Australian Lifeguard Service SA - applications open

Applications are now open for appropriately qualified persons to be considered for the position of Professional Lifeguard with the Australian Lifeguard Service (ALS) in SA.

This is a great opportunity to lifeguard the metropolitan and regional beaches of SA. Services may be provided to Holdfast Bay Council area (Glenelg) and Alexandria Council area (Goolwa), additional work will be available to support schools and events throughout the season. There is a possibility of Lifeguard Services also being implemented at Semaphore for the period of the sand carting for Dept of Environment and Water.

You will find the Circular #C19041 positions vacant/applications open in the Circular section of this website.

Board Announcements: Adam Luscombe and Rae Lawson

Given the skills mix on the SLSSA Board, the Chair proposed appointing two Directors to fill specific skill sets, as per the constitution. It is therefore with great pleasure that we announce Adam Luscombe and Rae Lawson's appointments to the Surf Life Saving SA Board. Welcome, Adam and Rae!

Adam Luscombe

Adam is a previous board member of SLSSA with excellent skills and experience in facilities management, major events and environmental management. Adam joined the movement almost 30 years ago and has been involved in many facets of surf lifesaving during that time. As the General Manager of the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre, newly appointed Chair of the Development Advisory Committee, 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 a wealth important skills, experience & passion to the board.

Rae Lawson

Rae is the current President of Henley SLSC (3 years), is part of the SLSA Leadership Masterclass program, and has held senior management roles including sales, marketing and business development for multi-nationals. Her 30 year career of working within the FMCG (fast moving consumer goods) industry has seen her work with companies like Smith’s Snackfoods, Sara Lee Corporation, Sanitarium and Bayer as well as 14 years running her own consultancy business assisting small start up businesses. She has a bachelors degree in marketing (RMIT), a post grad in management (Macquarie School of Management) and she’s just completed the Grad Certificate in Business Administration through UniSA with the SLSA Leadership Masterclass. These skills, qualifications and extensive experience, coupled with her passion for Surf Lifesaving make her an excellent addition to the SLSSA board.

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:
e.mybookingmanager.com/redyellow2019

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)