Minutes of the BOARD OF LIFE SAVING CONTROL GENERAL MEETING,
held at "SURF HOUSE" – 64 Smith Street, Wollongong,
Tuesday 5 NOVEMBER 2002.
The meeting opened at 7:15 pm with Richard Walsh in chair.
1. PRESENTDon Allan, Barry Allen, Jeff Banks, Ron Bradley, Gina Crick, Gerald Davies, Dave Denton, David Eadie, Evan Griffiths, Darren Heath, John Heath, Chris Kubara, Jeff Lucke, John Masters, Anne Nell, Les Nichols, Carlos Pestana, Bill Seay, Adrian Walsh, Richard Walsh, Lou Whant & Bobo White.
2. APOLOGIESJeff Body, Peter Halloran, Larry Jennett, Mick Hichey, Rob Lumby, John Meehan, Alan Parsons, Margaret Ryan, Mark Ryan, Ken Sweeny Mathew Sweeny, & Jeff Venning.
3. CONFIRMATION OF MEETINGS – 1 OCTOBER 2002
The meeting confirmed the minutes of 1 October 2002.
4. BUSINESS ARISING FROM THE 1 OCTOBER 2002 MEETING
4.1item 4.5 – Honorary Gear Steward
Bill Wonson has done a tremendous job with the Branch's gear trailer. Thanks Bill.
4.2item 4.6 – Scrutineering Course – Jim Starkey
Reminder - the scrutineering course will be run at Towradgi – 30 November & 1 December 2002. Must have a Level 1 Officials accreditation to be eligible to do the course. Names required.
5. CORRESPONDANCE
5.1item 46 – Male found taking Photos at Nipper Carnival
Clubs should maintain vigilance after a man was found at a carnival at Wanda taking inappropriate photos of children. Man was arrested.
5.2Late corro – Letter of endorsement – G Chapman
With this letter from Thirroul Gary Chapman has all the necessary paperwork to be accepted to the Board. The meeting endorsed Gary Chapman as a competition member of the Board.
6. REPORTS6.1 Director of Lifesaving
Written report attached.
The meeting recommended to the Branch that the SW Club Premiership Series be treated the same as Illawarra Carnivals and that competitors must competed in these carnivals with the same obligations & restrictions.
6.2 Patrol Director
Radio base operating well. Clubs have an obligation to have an open beach and not take the easy option and close the beach even when the beach is quite safe.
6.3 Deputy Director of Lifesaving
There has been some letters sent to the Branch on the BHP Competition and now a meeting with the BHP Panel can be convene. Meeting - Wednesday, 13 November 2002, 7 pm at Surf House.
Clubs must use rescue gear that was passed at Gear Inspection and not use unscrutinised gear. The Club has a responsibility to get non-scrutineered gear checked.
6.4 Examination Director
See Richard’s report.
6.5 Education Director
People can get in touch with Carlos Pestana:- Phone 4274 6246, Mobile 0412 877 916, .
6.6 Competition Director
A Boat Sweep Accreditation course was held before the StanwellPark carnival - Lou to compete paperwork.
ACTION:LW
Helensburgh – Stanwell Park Carnival went very well. Gear trailer worked well, and the probational officials shown plenty of talent and promise. Well done everybody.
- Mason rescue board being made available for the branch, Executive to decide how the board will be given away.
- IRB competition not going ahead 1/1/03 at this stage. Further discussion planned.
- Over 40's competition not being introduced at this stage.
- 16 competitors are allowed in craft events – increased from 15.
- Mason's Lifesaving Relay to be held at State Championships most likely Friday, team to include 1 female & 1 U/16's.
- Illawarra Branch's IRB commitment to State Championships is 2 IRB's & 2 crews.
- Restricted events in the BJA have changed from 5 per Branch to 2 per club.
- Champion Lifesaver competitors to use Rescue Board for the patrol scenario and a racing board for the other leg.
- Under 16's not to paddle skis or row surfboard.
- Reinstatement of 30 – 34 years at State Championships – passed at State Council.
The meeting recommended that the Branch purchase a "Laser Range Finder" to ensure the correct laying of carnival buoys.
ACTION:RW& Branch
The meeting decided to recommend to the BJA that they change their rule on the number of Branch carnivals children having to attend to be eligible to start at the Branch Championships from 3 to 2.
ACTION:RW& BJA
Some members where concerned by the financial burden on families with the $22 entry fee for the SW South Coast Series. The other concern was that there are only 2 local carnivals outside the SW Club Premiership Series where children could qualify for the Branch Championships.
6.7 Radio Adviser
Communication protocol has improved.
Because there has been no feedback from State, Clubs can install channel 5.
6.8 Power Craft Adviser
Written report.
6.9 Branch Delegate Report
No report.
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7. GENERAL BUSINESS
7.1MSB Boat Licences
Gina Crick is the convenor of the testing of the MSB boat licences. Gina is in charge of the paperwork and scheduling test dates. All tests will be held at Surf House. IRB drivers must have their MSB card with them whenever they drive IRBs including proficiency days.
7.2Scrutineering Criteria
Letter to be sent to State Centre to clarify scrutineering procedures and criteria to be used for scrutineering competition equipment this season. It has been a couple of years since we have had any correspondence on this topic.
ACTION:BW
7.3District Supervisor – Austinmer
Anne Nell volunteered to be the District Supervisor for Austinmer. The meeting endorse Anne as the District Supervisor for Austinmer. Anne Nell's mobile – 0411 036 100.
7.4New Branch Directory
The Branch has a new Branch directory – there are some errors in the book. No Coalcliff information and Carlos Pestana Education Directory.
7.5IRB Coach
If IRB competition recommence Clubs will have to have special IRB Coaches who will have to have Level 1 accreditations.
7.6Intercity Carnival
Change of dates – now 18 & 19 January 2003.
7.7Board Proficiency
December last meeting before Board proficiencies expirer. Richard examines proficiencies before meeting - candidates must have completed the question sheets associated with the Guedel airways.
ACTION:RW
7.8SLSA – National Update (E-Newsletter) - summary
Newsletter attached.
8. NEXT MEETING
Next Board meeting, Tuesday, 5 DECEMBR, 7:15 pm at Surf House.
MEETING CLOSED at 9:10 pm
Bobo White
Secretary.
SEND REPORTS to Bobo's email address -
Attachments:
- Director of Lifesaving's report
- Power Craft Report.
- National Newsletter (email)
Director of Life Saving Report 5/11/02
1)Clubs that have signed off early for the first patrol of the season will be deducted 40 points from the BHP Patrol Competition and 40 points for each time clubs sign off early. Clubs that have continued to sign off early will be placed before the Judiciary to explain their actions. Sandon Point SLSC to be sent letter to appear before Judiciary for sign off of 4.37pm on the 6th October, 2002. This leaves the beach un-patrolled for 20min this clearly unacceptable.
2)Proficiencies – Appears from State council Meeting that Clubs are now able to preform proficiencies for their own clubs only NEW awards need to have an external examiner. As such return to last years practice for proficiencies is recommended.
3)Competition – Issues of competitors not being endorsed by Branch to attend carnivals outside the Illawarra when a Illawarra carnival is being held. Permission must be sought from Illawarra Branch for competitors to go outside the Illawarra when a Illawarra carnival is on.
4)Carnival entries for all carnivals must be endorsed by the CLUB or BRANCH to be accepted to compete.
5)IRB – State is not providing any written clarification of relationship of the IRB and the Beach being closed. As such I propose the following –
- That a fully operational IRB remain a minimum component of Patrol equipment and Clubs be subject to any regulation in regards to that requirement.
- It is at the discretion of the Patrol Captain on the day, that if a fully operational IRB is not available that the Patrol Captain make it known to Illawarra Surf that the IRB is un operational, make every effort to rectify the situation as soon as practical and make a decision if the beach should be open or closed depending on the surf condition and crowd at the time.
6)I would like to Thank the Clubs for their effort in relation to the IRB’s the last weeks of patrol has seen the highest percentage of operational IRB’s on the beaches
7)Board Proficiencies – All those yet to do it make a time ASAP – you will not be able to complete exams after the 31st of December if you don’t. Don’t Forget to complete the OP Airway work book before turning up to get reassessed.
8)New EXAM papers are available through Surf House or can be email to you. Exam module is having problems converting data. May have to send hard copies of paperwork to State Centre to be processed.
- All exam paper work must be handed in to Surf House that means the Form 14 (not 14a or 14b or any other form) correctly fill out and signed by two examiners as well as a copy of the proficiency book filled out and signed by the club representative and by the examiners present. If it not filled out correctly it will be sent back to the club and will not be processed. Cliff or myself will not be fixing other peoples mistakes.
- To organise an exam the chief instructor can organise through the Club examiners, the club examiner can organise an external examiner if possible. If not Call the Exam Director if he is not available call me to attempt to organise and examiner. Form 14 still must be in surf house 14 days prior to exam date via CPL or hardcopy.
Richard Walsh
Director of Life Saving
Attachment
To: Illawarra Branch – Board of Life Saving Control
From: Gerald Davies – Illawarra Branch Power Craft Adviser
Date: 4th November, 2002
Subject: November – Report
IRB DRIVER TRAINING
Clubs requiring assistance with IRB driver training please contact myself.
YAMAHA OUTBOARD OFFER
Circular expected out in two weeks detailing offer.
BRANCH RWV’s
RWV’s have been doing roving patrols during Sunday Patrol Hours.
You can ring me on 0411 102 033 to discuss these issues.
SURF LIFE SAVING AUSTRALIA - NATIONAL UPDATE
Surf Life Saving Australia,
Number 1 Notts Avenue, Bondi Beach NSW 2026,
Australia, Ph 02 9130 7370.
LATEST NEWS
Well it's been a big month at Surf Life Saving Australia with the signing of no less than four new sponsorship deals!
To kick off in the boating arena Independent Distillers in association with Woodstock Bourbon & Cola are proud to announce a significant partnership with SLSA. Woodstock Bourbon have entered into a naming and products rights with Surfboat rowing and Surf Life Saving. The first event of the series is expected to kick off on the 15th & 16th of December 2001. For further information click here....
On Tuesday October 29 SLSA joined partnership with GlaxoSmithKline and Panadol. A variety of initiatives have been launched including the participation of Panadol at the Australian Championships along with a user donor program to kick of in February. More news to follow in the next few months.
Yamaha have also come to the rescue this month with the supply of new rescue equipment. Get ready for an early Christmas!
Long term sponsor Kellogg's are also back on board this summer launching their "Surf Safe Summer” initiative on National Lifesaver Day, December 1.
Surf Life Saving Australia and our State Offices are proud to announce an association with BareZone sunscreens. The BareZone sunscreen includes a range of products that uses revolutionary clear zinc which makes it a natural alternative (avoiding chemical UV absorbers).
The association will allow Surf Life Saving to:
· Use a natural product
· Raise funds from royalties from retail sales
For further information and direct orders please contact your State Centre or phone 1300 786 600
SLSA Telephone donation line.
From the 14th of November a telephone donation line will be initiated for the public to donate to surf lifesaving at any time or the day or night and that number is 1300 78 20 20.
Westpac Altitude cardholder incentive program:
From November people who donate to Surf Life Saving Australia using their Westpac Altitude Card will receive two reward points for every dollar they donate.
Best Western Hotels
As part of a worldwide effort to give back to the communities in which Best Western does business, Best Western,Australia is participating in Best Western for a Better World?. This community service initiative is taking place in all Best Western offices and hotels throughout the world during the week November 4? 8, 2002. Best Western Australia, as the exclusive accommodation partner for Surf Lifesaving Australia will be helping to raise $250,000 for the organisation. Each of Best Western's 250 hotels, motels, resorts and apartments in Australia will act as collection points for donations to Surf Lifesaving Australia.
New Life Members: Surf Life Saving Australia would like to congratulate our newest life members: David Clark (WA), Phil McGibbon (Vic), Neil Morarty (Vic), John Griffiths (WA), William Gaynor (WA.
The Rip Curl Girl Scientific Sizing Study
Rip Curl Girl's scientific sizing study hits the road Australia wide this summer. Starting in December, Rip Curl in conjunction with AdelaideUniversity will be conducting a ground-breaking survey of Australia female bodies. The survey will measure 45 physical characteristics of thousands of girls aged between 12 & 24 years. The project will involve a team of 8 people plus volunteers in 12 measurements days spread over two months along Australia's east coast. Rip Curl is offering all participants a free Rip Curl Tee, a competition draw and a 15% discount off their next Rip Curl Purchase. Dates and Venues QLD - Surfers Paradise Beach, Dec 7-9, 10am-6pm. NSW - Warringah Mall, Sydney, Dec 12-15, 10am-8:3pm. VIC - Highpoint Shopping Town, Melbourne, Jan 22-24, 10am-5:30pm. VIC - Rip Curl retail outlet, Torquay, Jan 25-27, 10am - 6pm. For further details check out the RipCurl Website
Sydney Northern Beaches Carnival entries will now be process electronically, this includes all carnivals. The program will go live on Monday November 18. To register your clubs email . Further information can be provided via e-mail.
LIFESAVING
OH&S and Risk Management
The National Board of Management is currently reviewing the first drafts of the OH&S/ Risk Management & Rehabilitation policies. The draft policies are located on the SLSA lifesaving page and comments are welcomed to State Centres by mid November 2002.
National Lifesaver Day
As in previous years, National Lifesaver Day will be held on 1 December 2002. Primarily the day will be used to launch the National Surf Safety Report at a national level, however, clubs, branches and states are also encouraged to conduct activates on the day relating to the theme of public safety and volunteer lifesavers.
Policy Review
SLSA has released a policy review timetable that outlines the season that each national policy is to be reviewed. Policies to be reviewed this season
include:
1.1 Junior Activities & Water Safety,
1.6 New & Modified Equipment,
1.7 Rescue Tubes, 3.2 First Aid Management of Aquatic Neck Injuries,
3.5 Hepatitis Vaccinations,
3.7 Defibrillation,
4.1 Outboard Motor Specifications,
4.2 Inflatable Rescue Boats,
4.3 Propeller Safety Guards,
5.2 Anti Doping,
5.3 Restricted Events.
Written submissions on suggested changes should be sent to your State Centre by mid January for inclusion in the review.
Around the corner
December will see the launch of the Yamaha sponsorship to clubs as well as the release of nomination forms and criteria for the 2002 Lifesaver and Volunteer of the Year.
COMPETITION
Competition Dates:
Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa BeachQueensland, 18-19 March 2003. Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, Kurrawa BeachQueensland, 20-23 March 2003.
Interstate Championships, Clifton Beach, Tasmania, 18-19 January 2003.
Aussies Powercraft Requirements
As implemented at the 2002 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, clubs are reminded that to enter the 2003 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, clubs must supply powercraft operators and craft on a 'pro-rata' scale, based upon the number of competitors entered per club:
Surf Life Saving Australia are continuing with the powercraft subsidy surf lifesaving clubs, which provide suitable gear and equipment. Clubs outside the designated radius from KurrawaBeach are eligible to receive an additional $100 subsidy for providing a fully equipped IRB for the duration of the Championships. Clubs including and from Noosa Head SLSC in Queensland to Yamba SLSC in New South Wales are not eligible for the additional $100 subsidy. For further information click here.....
National Ranking System
SLSA has recently launched a National Ranking System for 2002/3 season. The rankings will be posted on the website and sent to appropriate media agencies and Surf clubs on:
1. 1st December 02
2. 15th January 03
3. 1st February 03
4. 1st March 03
5. 1st April 03 (The final National Ranking's will be published for the 2002/03 season)
For more information go to or contact your State Centre Competition Department or Grant Baldock National Competition Manager at Surf House on (02) 9130 7370.
IRB Competition
The Australia Council reviewed the IRB Risk Management Inquiry implementation plan status at its October meeting. It also reviewed preliminary injury data for the last twelve months. It was noted that a significant decrease in workcover claims had been experienced in the period since IRB competition had been suspended. It resolved to hold over the discussion on the reintroduction of IRB competition pending further analysis of injury data and other implementation issues. Full details and recommendations are listed on the IRB inquiry web page
SURF SPORTS
On October 19-20 Surf Sports Australia held the first trial event for the 2003 Kellogg Nutri-Grain IronMan Series. To see the full list of selected athletes
Surf Sports Australia are pleased to announced Independent Distiller Australia (IDA) have become the sponsors of the Woodstock National Surf Boat premiership. Further info for will be distributed to shortly and keep an eye on the SLSA web site. The Woodstock National SurfboatPremiership will be professionally managed by Sail Australasia in partnership with Surf Sports Australia and delivered with the assistance of the various SLSAState representatives.