2024 SLSSA Awards of Excellence Finalists

The Surf Life Saving SA Awards of Excellence recognises and celebrates the achievements and contributions of our members throughout the season across a wide range of categories.

This season we were thrilled to receive well over 100 nominations from 17 clubs, which is a reflection of the depth and high calibre range of members involved in our organisation state-wide.

Congratulations to the below finalists (listed in alphabetical order).

Surf Life Saver Of The Year
Hayley Hosking (Seacliff SLSC)
Dave Lucas (Brighton SLSC)
Will Piper-Bamber (Chiton Rocks SLSC)
Daniel Scadden (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)

Volunteer Of The Year
Shayan Gunawardena (West Beach SLSC)
David Jansen (Normanville SLSC)
Bella Jose (Glenelg SLSC)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)

Club Of The Year
Aldinga Bay SLSC
Glenelg SLSC
Normanville SLSC
Seacliff SLSC

Youth Surf Lifesaver Of The Year
Tom Breen (Goolwa SLSC)
Lucas Garlik (Chiton Rocks SLSC)
Lachlan Larven (Glenelg SLSC)
Josh Warne (Glenelg SLSC)

Young Member Of The Year
Mia Alexander (Normanville SLSC)
Nicholas Davis (West Beach SLSC)
Grace Ellis (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Rose Fry (Beachport SLSC)
Morgan Phillpotts-Jones (Christies Beach SLSC)

Athlete Of The Year
Cooper Bristow (Christies Beach SLSC)
Katie Natt (Seacliff SLSC)
Leila Nazimi (West Beach SLSC)
Maguire Reid (Port Noarlunga SLSC)

Youth Athlete Of The Year
Aiden Carberry (West Beach SLSC)
Olive Charleson (Semaphore SLSC)
Elsie Parsons (Glenelg SLSC)
Cara Saville (Seacliff SLSC)

Surf Sport Team Of The Year
Brighton U15 2p R&R (Brighton SLSC)
Glenelg Grenades (Glenelg SLSC)
Seacliff Lifesaver Relay (Seacliff SLSC)
Sam West & Tina Hards (Christies Beach SLSC)

Coach Of The Year
Steve Collaton (Brighton SLSC)
Rebecca Creedy (Glenelg SLSC)
Charles Sheffield (Grange SLSC)
Peter Tidswell (Glenelg SLSC)

Official Of The Year
Gary Abed (Aldinga Bay SLSC)
Marg Lamerton (Somerton SLSC)
Darcy Lines (Port Noarlunga SLSC)
Paul Rothwell (Christies Beach SLSC)

Trainer Of The Year
Hayley Hosking (Seacliff SLSC)
Julie Moran (Beachport SLSC)
Tim Riley (Grange SLSC)
Cassie Wilmot (Goolwa SLSC)

Assessor Of The Year
Hannah Darling (Grange SLSC)
Ian Grant (Port Elliot SLSC)
Siobhan Jackson (Christies Beach SLSC)
Peter Kerrison (Moana SLSC)

Community Education Program Of The Year
Beach Smart Program (Beachport SLSC)
Kurruru Culture Hub (North Haven SLSC)
Same Wave Program (Port Elliot SLSC)

Winners will be announced at the 2024 Awards of Excellence event.

Event Details
Date: Saturday 15th June 2024
Time: 6:30 PM (for a 7:00 PM start) - 11:45 PM (formalities conclude at 9:30 PM)

Location: Adelaide Convention Centre - Panorama Ballroom

Tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CPECF

2024 Japan-Australia Lifesaver Exchange Program

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Japan-Australia Lifesaver Exchange Program.

Based on a strategic partnership between Japan Lifesaving Association (JLA) and Surf Life Saving Australian (SLSA) established in 2007, JLA invites lifesavers from across Australia each year to the Japan-Australia Lifesaver Exchange Program.

The programs include surf patrol, coaching, and instructing water safety programs for students. The aim of the program is to enhance local safety management and prevent drowning on Japanese beaches.

While the exchange program has not been held for the past three years due to COVID, all parties are now able to provide this opportunity again.

• Program 1: Iwai Seaside Camps

  Dates:

  20 July 2024 - 13 August 2024 (25 days)

  Who:

  Seeking four (4) members to attend. Ideally looking for two (2) male and two (2) female members.

  Activity description:

  To be educating and taking Japanese junior high school students through basic skills for water safety and survival.

  Requirements:

  • Be a minimum of 20 years of age.

  • Experience as a lifeguard or in senior roles on patrol.

  • Have some experience in teaching junior lifesaving skills.

  • Must have a current passport.

  Ideally would have the following:

  • Eager and passionate with lifesaving spirits.

  • Positive in local cultures and able to communicate with local members.

  • Can speak and understand the Japanese language, or at least try to learn Japanese.

  • Understands or prepared to understand the working cultures in Japan and work and be prepared to work full-time during the period.

  Notes:

  • Attendees will receive some compensation from Japan Lifesaving of approx. $60 per day (AUS).

  • Support for International Transportation costs up to $1,000 (AUS) to be provided by Japan Lifesaving. SLSA will assist in the coordination of flights etc once participants are selected.

  • Meals and local stays will be provided by Japan Lifesaving Association. Excluding out of hours personal entertainment etc.

• Program 2: Beach Patrol – Izu Peninsula

  Dates:

  7 - 11 August 2024

  Who:

  Seeking two (2) members to attend.

  Activity description:

  To join in and be part of patrol activities at local surf lifesaving clubs in Izu Peninsula.

  Requirements:

  • Be a minimum of 20 years of age.

  • Experience as a lifeguard or in senior roles on patrol.

  • Must have a current passport.

  Ideally would have the following:

  • Eager and passionate with lifesaving spirits.

  • Positive in local cultures and able to communicate with local members.

  • Can speak and understand the Japanese language, or at least tries to learn Japanese.

  • Understands or prepared to understand the working cultures in Japan and work and be prepared to work full-time during the period.

  Notes:

  • Attendees will receive some compensation from Japan Lifesaving of approx. $60 per day (AUS).

  • Support for International Transportation costs up to $1,000 (AUS) to be provided by Japan Lifesaving. SLSA will assist in the coordination of flights etc once participants are selected.

  • Meals and local stays will be provided by Japan Lifesaving Association. Excluding out of hours personal entertainment etc.

Circular:

#Circular 70/2023-2024

Nomination deadline:

Please complete the Expression of Interest via the online forms below by no later than Sunday 2 June 2024.

Program 1: Iwai Seaside Camps

Program 2: Beach Patrol - Izu Peninsula

Note: All successful applicants will require endorsement of their state/territory body. Please note that club may also be contacted.

Further details and enquiries can be directed to Shane Daw via shane.daw@sls.com.au

2023/24 SLSSA Sports Awards

Surf Life Saving SA was pleased to recognise the 2023/24 Summer Champion Athlete winners and Team Event Pennant winners at the 2023/24 SLSSA Sports Awards night.

Congratulations to the following award winners:

2023-24 SUMMER CHAMPION ATHLETE WINNERS

U8 Female - Olivia Sadler (Somerton SLSC)

U8 Male - Eli Fielder (Grange SLSC) and Logan McRae (Seacliff SLSC)

U9 Female - Madeline Reynolds (Grange SLSC)

U9 Male - Joshua Murrow (Port Noarlunga SLSC)

U10 Female - Parker Copley (Semaphore SLSC)

U10 Male - Abel Clifford (Semaphore SLSC)

U11 Female - Grace Burton (Grange SLSC)

U11 Male - Xavier Dalton (Glenelg SLSC)

U12 Female - Mia Weston (Glenelg SLSC)

U12 Male - Jackson Brooks (Glenelg SLSC)

U13 Female - Zara Newmarch (Grange SLSC)

U13 Male - Mitchell Small (Glenelg SLSC) and Jimmy Toivonen (Grange SLSC)

U14 Female - Jessica Osborn (Glenelg SLSC)

U14 Male - Harrison Carberry (West Beach SLSC)

U15 Female - Asta Mickan (Grange SLSC)

U15 Male - Robert Burfield (Grange SLSC)

U17 Female - Edie Benger (West Beach SLSC)

U17 Male - Chase Corbett (Port Noarlunga SLSC)

U19 Female - Katie Natt (Seacliff SLSC)

U19 Male - Maguire Reid (Port Noarlunga SLSC)

Open Female - Katie Natt (Seacliff SLSC)

Open Male - Maguire Reid (Port Noarlunga SLSC)

Masters Female - Leila Nazimi (West Beach SLSC)

Masters Male - Ted Clark (Brighton SLSC)

2023-24 TEAM EVENT PENNANT WINNERS

Beach - Grange SLSC

Board - Grange SLSC

Ski - West Beach SLSC

Swim - Seacliff SLSC

Taplin/Cameron - Glenelg SLSC

Surf Boat - Glenelg SLSC

Lifesaving Events - Grange SLSC

March Past - Seacliff SLSC and Semaphore SLSC

Youth R&R - Seacliff SLSC

Senior R&R - Seacliff SLSC