Surf Life Saving issues rock fishing safety plea

After numerous incidents in the past month, SLSA is appealing to all rock fishers to ensure they make safety a priority.

Applications for 2011 Telstra Assistance Fund now open

Applications are now open for the 2011 Telstra Assistance Fund, a program that helps to supply our frontline lifesavers with the essential equipment they need to conduct their lifesaving duties.

News Limited Equipment Fund applications closing soon

Applications for the 2011 News Limited Equipment Fund close on 29 May 2011! The fund will help clubs transition to new IRB equipment following the National IRB Review.

Volunteer Opportunity – Pass on your lifesaving skills to the people of Fiji

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) will be supporting a Surfing and Surf Lifesaver Education Officer assignment in Fiji, find out how to apply here.

2011 Coolangatta Gold coming soon

The iconic Coolangatta Gold will be held on Sunday, 25 September 2011. Details on entries and the course will be announced shortly so stay tuned to www.sls.com.au/coolangattagold

2011/12 KNG Series Trial dates announced 

Surf lifesavers will have the opportunity to compete for a place in the 2011/12 KNG Ironman Series when the trial takes place on 27-28 August 2011 at Noosa Heads in Queensland.

Entries for the 2011 National IRB Championships now open 

Get your entries in now for the 2011 National IRB Championships, to be held at Glenelg, South Australia from 29-31 July.

Run the Gold Coast Airport Marathon in July

Special early bird entry fees currently apply for this year’s Gold Coast Airport Marathon to be held on 2 – 3 July. Races include a marathon, half marathon, 10km run, 5km run/walk and two Junior Dash races for the kids (4km and 2km). Early bird fees apply until 1 June. www.goldcoastmarathon.com.au

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