Awards of Excellence 2019 - Finalists Announced

In preparation for our annual Awards of Excellence, we’re pleased to announce the full list of all awards finalists.

Please join us in congratulating all of the finalists that have been selected across the categories below!

The winners of each category will be announced at the Red & Yellow Ball on August 24th. If you haven’t already got your ticket, you can register for the event through our booking system:
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We can’t wait to share a wonderful evening with you all.

Open the circular here.

AWARDS FINALISTS

Surf Life Saver of the year
Brian Burrowes (West Beach)
David Forrest (Grange)
Jacinta Day (Seacliff)

Youth Surf Lifesaver of the year
Cameron Eckert (Semaphore)
Jessica Trezona (Christies Beach)
Sam Ralph (Grange)

Volunteer of the Year
Bly Bayliss (Seacliff)
Kylie Ellison (Brighton)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach)

Club of the Year
Goolwa
Henley
Seacliff

Lifeguard of the Year
Cooper Forest (Henley)
Riley Irvine (Somerton)
Ryan Davidson (Seacliff)

Athlete of the Year
Ben Zuill (West Beach)
Kian Bird (Grange)
Kiara Bedford (Aldinga Bay)

Youth Athlete of the Year
Cooper Bristow (Christies Beach)
Kayla Roe (Grange)
Stella Benger (West Beach)

Coach of the Year
Bly Bayliss (Seacliff)
Craig Nicholson (Grange)
Sean Mckenzie (Semaphore)

Official of the Year
Jim Urdanoff (Grange)
Marg Lamerton (Somerton)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach)

Assessor of the Year
Kate Perry (Pt Noarlunga)
Richard Nurmi (Christies Beach)
Roy Menner (Henley)

Trainer of the Year
Ash Clarke (Seacliff)
Chloe Paterson (Somerton)
Laura Campbell (Christies Beach)

Community Education Program of the Year
UniSA Surf Safety Program (Grange)
Snippers (Henley)
Beach for all (Seacliff)

Nipper of the Year - male
Angus Miller (Christies Beach)
George Gribble (Moana)
Oliver Cenko (West Beach)

Nipper of the Year - female
Lilija Zampatti (Semaphore)
Tillie Zeitz (South Port)
Zalii Reid (Port Noarlunga)

Advisory Committee Announcements - Committee Members

Following up on the announcement yesterday of our committee chair positions, we’re now pleased to announce all of the committee member appointments.

Our Advisory Committees play a hugely important role in the development and success of surf life saving here in SA. The committee members take on a on a significant role behalf of our members, and we’re exceptionally thankful for their vital contribution to these positions.

After a thorough nomination process, the Board of Surf Life Saving South Australia have endorsed the following members of our State Advisory Committees.

1. Development Advisory Committee (Chair + 5-7 members)

Chair Development Advisory Committee: Adam Luscombe

The Chair and CEO to approach new members of the Development Advisory Committee. (To be formally appointed by the Board)

2. Education Advisory Committee (Chair + 5-7 members)

Chair Education Advisory Committee: Kate Perry (2 years)
Member Education Advisory Committee: Andrew Henry
Member Education Advisory Committee: Deklan Soeroes
Member Education Advisory Committee: Kate Kolarovich
Member Education Advisory Committee: Richard Nurmi
Member Education Advisory Committee: Roy Menner

1 and 2 year terms will be determined by the Committee at their first meeting.

3.  Lifesaving Advisory Committee (Chair, Powercraft Officer, ASO, Radio Officer + 3-5 members)

Chair Lifesaving Advisory Committee: Glen Gallagher  (2 years)
Aerial Services Officer: Mike Hartas (2 years)
Powercraft Officer: John Charles (1 year)
Radio Communications Officer: Cal Silcock (1 year)
Member Lifesaving Advisory Committee: Andy Bedford (1 year)
Member Lifesaving Advisory Committee: Cameron Smith (1 year)
Member Lifesaving Advisory Committee: Neil Wilson (1 year)
Member Lifesaving Advisory Committee: Brian Burrowes (2 years)
Member Lifesaving Advisory Committee: Ian Grant (2 years)

1 and 2 year terms will be determined by the Committee at their first meeting.

4. Surf Sports Advisory Committee (Chair, Chief Referee + 7-9 members)

Chair Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Pat Larven (2 years)
Chief Referee: Richard Crowe (1 year)
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Adam Luscombe
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Bly Bayliss
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Brett Watson
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Christine Newberry
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Ingrid Cobiac
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Matthew Perriman
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Natasha Tunney
Member Surf Sports Advisory Committee: Robert Reid

1 and 2 year terms will be determined by the Committee at their first meeting.

We congratulate all committee members on their appointments, and thank them greatly for their commitment and contribution to the continued development of surf lifesaving in South Australia.

Circular #C19037 Advisory Committees

Advisory Committee Announcements - Chair Positions

We are pleased to formally announce the appointments of our new Advisory Committee Chairs. Our Advisory Committees play a hugely important role in the development and success of surf life saving here in SA. The Committee Chairs take on a very significant role in leading the committees on behalf of our members, and we’re exceptionally thankful for their vital contribution to these roles.

After a thorough nomination process, the Board of Surf Life Saving South Australia have endorsed the following members as chairs of our State Advisory Committees;

Adam Luscombe - Chair Development Advisory Committee

Kate Perry - Chair Education Advisory Committee

Glen Gallagher - Chair Lifesaving Advisory Committee

Pat Larven - Chair Surf Sports Advisory Committee

Welcome aboard team!

We’ll be announcing the full list of successful committee member appointments tomorrow (Wednesday July 31st).

In the meantime, please read on to learn more about the new committee chairs.

Adam Luscombe - Chair Development Advisory Committee

Adam is well placed to lead our newly formed Development Advisory Committee, having joined the movement almost 30 years ago and being involved in many facets of surf lifesaving during that time. As the General Manager of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, SLSSA Board member, Chair of the LWC2018 Organising Committee as well as past Chair of the Junior Surf Sports Panel and member of the Surf Sports Advisory Committee, Adam brings the much needed skills, experience & passion to lead a dynamic and innovative team on this newly created committee.

Kate Perry - Chair Education Advisory Committee

Kate Perry is a Life Member of Port Noarlunga SLSC with extensive knowledge in training and education. She’s provided a significant contribution to Surf Life Saving SA through a number of different roles and positions, including as an assessor, chief instructor, Development committee member, Life Saving Advisory committee member, first aid facilitator and an education engagement officer. In her personal life Kate is qualified Early Childhood Teacher. Her extensive involvement with surf lifesaving will prove exceptionally valuable to this role.

Glen Gallagher - Chair Lifesaving Advisory Committee

As Squadron Leader and Deputy Air Base Executive Officer at Edinburgh Air Base, Glen is an experienced leader and manager responsible for base aviation safety, airfield engineering, airfield operations and emergency management.  Glen holds a Bachelor of Technology (Aeronautical Engineering), Master of Engineering Science (Aerospace Engineering), Masters of Systems Engineering (Weapons and Ordnance) and Advanced Diplomas in Government Management and in Aviation.  On top of this he enjoys his role as Club Captain at North Haven SLSC where his three young daughters are involved as nippers and he is a member of EOG in the RPAS team.

Pat Larven - Chair Surf Sports Advisory Committee

With a background in human resource management, Pat is a well respected figure in surf sports over recent years. Under Pat’s leadership over the past two years, the Surf Sports Advisory Committee has initiated considerable change and significant improvement and with exciting times ahead Pat’s collaborative approach will steer the committee beyond 2020.