SLSNZ Surf Rescue Magazine December 2010

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surf rescue Celebrating 100 years of Surf Life Saving

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State is getting behind the organisations that help make the water safer and that bring New Zealanders together around water sports. It’s about keeping our community safe, and like Surf Life Saving New Zealand, we’ve been part of the kiwi community for over 100 years. That’s why we’re reaching out to everyone and saying, “Come on in, the water’s fine”.

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ImAGE: Double surf ski rescue event, Gisborne, 1942

Welcome to the Summer of the Surf Lifeguard. It promises to be a glorious celebration of a century of patrolling the beaches of New Zealand. It is also going to be one of the longest in our history - from Labour Weekend to a very late Easter (for the Northern clubs). It was in the summer of 1910 that the first reels were placed on the sand at New Brighton and Lyall Bay. From there surf lifesaving took off and is still going strong today. Surf lifesaving is probably the best import we have ever received from our Australian cousins. They started the movement three years before us on Bondi Beach and we wanted to give it a go. Well, in the last century we have. We have outstripped every other country with our dedication and passion to save lives. No country has been more innovative than New Zealand. We’ve tried jet boats (too expensive), helicopters, alloy cans and neoprene tubes to name a few. We asked the world to come and show us their techniques in the 1960s and 1970s, and we transformed our rescue service as a result of the knowledge gained. Now in 2010/11 we are simply the best. Our training skills are second to none and our competitive edge is renowned on both sides of the Tasman and internationally. We have just had a team of New Zealanders in Turkey rowing and swimming the fearsome straits of the Dardanelles and with our Australian mates we will be back there and in competition for the ANZAC year 2015. But that is all in the future. Now is the time to celebrate here in New Zealand, our past, present and future. We have a magnificent book, Between the Flags: 100 Years of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand out for Christmas. A dazzling travelling exhibition that will visit the main centres, clubs and coastline towns over the next five months, and then the great National Champs in March 2011. What a summer and what an organisation. Can I take this opportunity to congratulate every Surf Lifeguard and nipper in New Zealand for what you do and who you are. Have a great summer and a safe summer knowing that you are in an organisation for life and one that at the ripe old age of 100 is still feeling younger than ever. Go well.

Bob Harvey, QSO, JP President, Surf Life Saving New Zealand

Image: On patrol at Whangarei Heads, Circa 1980s.

Disclaimer Surf Rescue is the official magazine produced by Surf Life Saving New Zealand Incorporated (SLSNZ), designed/published by MO Design Co. Advertising statements and editorial opinions expressed in the magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the organisation, its executives, the Board or the committees or the publisher or its staff unless expressly stated. Any communications can be forwarded to Surf Life Saving, see contact details below.

Surf Life Saving New Zealand PRESIDENT Mr Bob Harvey, QSO, JP Board Mr Graeme Cullen (Chairman), Mr Michael BassettFoss, Mr David Lean JP, QSO, Mr Warwick Bell, Ms Nicki Nicol, Mr Tom Hart

Chief Executive

100 seasons’ greetings to you all Welcome to another exciting edition of Surf Rescue magazine, the pre-eminent publication of Surf Life Saving New Zealand. This season marks the historic centenary celebration for our wonderful organisation and as a result you’ll find Surf Rescue jam-packed with details of exciting events and activities that are planned throughout the country for you to enjoy.

Grant Florence

Business GENERAL MANAGER - BUSINESS Vacant GENERAL MANAGER - CLUB DEVELOPMENT Mark Weatherall GENERAL MANAGER - PROGRAMMES & SERVICES Nathan Hight

It’s going to be a massive summer ahead for Surf Life Saving but that’s not to say there hasn’t been plenty to write home about over the last 12 months. Inside you’ll find a recap of some great triumphs for our members both on patrol and in their sporting pursuits, together with touching stories of ordinary kiwis doing extraordinary things. With our organisational change in place and all the momentum and goodwill in the world behind us, we look forward to another 100 years of dedicated service to New Zealand communities and all the fun, camaraderie and personal fulfilment that it will entail. After all we are in it for life.

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Features

once upon a time in 1910

a group of community leaders gathered around the light of a smoky kerosene lantern in a New Brighton schoolroom and the movement known as Surf Life Saving was born.

centenary Events & Promotions

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100 years is a lot to celebrate, catch up with the “Between the Flags” travelling exhibition, buy the beautiful coffee table book or grab your collectors series special edition stamps today.

NAtional Champs bring back the march past This exciting showcase will celebrate all that is Surf Life Saving today and all that Surf Life Saving has been over the last 100 years, including a blast from the past as clubs are invited to bring out all their old uniforms, flags and reels for the March Past.

Emily & Liam Save Samoa

Festival Of surf SPORT 9 days, 6 countries, 32 provincial teams, 1 beach...bring it on!

The DHL Awards recognise contribution and excellence over the last 12 month period.

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Two kiwi kids pay it forward and help stricken families in Samoa recover from the devastating Tsunami.

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A good start, a stutter and what’s next for our Ironman as he battles it out with the best of the best.

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Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Chief Executive, Grant Florence, reviews the 2010 Annual General Meeting, discusses organisational change and encourages members to celebrate the centenary year.

Kiwi Team’s Record Haul at Worlds in Egypt

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Surf Life Saving is grateful for the continued support of our principal funder the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board. Over the last ten years the New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has, through their annual grants process, allocated over $20m to Surf Life Saving. Without this support we would struggle to sustain the level of service currently provided by Surf Lifeguards throughout New Zealand. Thank you. SURF LIFE SAVING | surf rescue | dec 2010

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Surf Life Saving’s everyday heroes are recognised.

National Jandal Day strikes again!

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Mike Janes takes on Kellogg’s BP surf Lifeguard & rescue of the Year

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Once upon a time 1910 The first Surf Life Saving clubs officially formed in New Zealand were New Brighton (July 1910) and Lyall Bay (August 1910), followed that summer by Worser Bay, Castlecliff and St Clair.

Lifeguards are a very special breed of person. Unselfish, team players, with a love and healthy respect for the ocean.

1915 The Nelson Shield was first won by the Napier team in February 1915. The competition, for 7 man teams, was based on military training.

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Image: Taylors Mistake 6 man Team

Drowning was once known as the “New Zealand death”. Swimmer after swimmer was dragged into the nation’s notorious surf by rips and currents. Many died there as untrained beachgoers made futile attempts at rescue. That began to change in 1910 when a group of

Jet Boats, though heavy and expensive to operate

community leaders gathered around the light

took the thinking further. In 1978 the lighter and more

of a smoky kerosene lantern in a New Brighton

nimble Inflatable Rescue Boat, already trialled by

schoolroom in Christchurch. All were concerned by a

several clubs, became recognised officially as the tool

rash of drowning deaths at their local surf beach. As

of the future that every club could operate.

a result of this they formed New Zealand’s first Surf Life Saving club. Their decision sparked a centurylong legacy of heroic service on the beach.

starting throughout the country. During both World Wars women helped patrol the beaches while the men were away fighting. When the men returned the women were often excluded from the clubs and as a result formed their own separate clubs. It wasn’t until the late 1970s that the last male

Today people are more mobile and the New Zealand weekend no longer has “sorry, closed today’’ in the windows of shops and restaurants. In the last ten years we’ve also observed residential property development and new coastal walkways providing access to beaches that were previously remote and recreational equipment are accessible and affordable

respect for the ocean are the type of people who join

in a way that they weren’t in the past.

to a wider family is what we are all about.

December 1910. Within a few years other clubs were

dictated where people swam.

isolated. Children’s wetsuits, boogie boards and other

shape the kiwi way of life. In that same summer more

Australia, appeared on patrol at Lyall Bay Beach in

we patrolled for many years. Roads and tramlines

Unselfish, team players, with a love and healthy a surf club. The camaraderie and sense of belonging

and Castlecliff. The first reels, brought over from

Bricks and mortar and the line and reel defined where

Lifeguards are a very special breed of person.

That night was the start of a movement that would clubs were formed at Lyall Bay, Worser Bay, St Clair

The next 100 years...

The Duke of Edinburgh once said of lifesavers, “Look at the surf lifesavers… they pay a subscription to their clubs for the privilege of risking their necks to save others”.

For Surf Life Saving, it’s about responding to these and many other changes. Beach patrols are just one tool in Surf Life Saving’s armoury. As the New Zealand representative of the International Lifesaving Federation, we are the organisation charged by Standards NZ with ensuring

This is an organisation that has bonded together

water safety signage in New Zealand meets the

young men and women in competition and in rescues

international standard - all aquatic environments are

like no other. In the surf and the long hours on the

important to us.

beach this remarkable organisation has developed life long friendships that span generations and families.

only club allowed women to join. For decades the reel was the icon of Surf Life Saving. It sat in the centre of the beach, and was used

Public education programmes, our school programmes and partnering with other aquatic organisations to improve swim and survival skills are all part of how we work to prevent drowning and injury in New Zealand.

in nearly every rescue. It dominated a long era of

With State Insurance’s help we’re mapping the

discipline and precision.

beaches we don’t currently patrol and building

Competition spawned from the military precision of the techniques used with the line and reel. This discipline and military precision held surf lifesaving competition together.

a unique and comprehensive database, not just of the risks but with the ability to map the sea floor and predict wave and current action in the changing environment. We work with local councils to implement effective solutions – from signage,

It was the 1970s before the way of life set up by the

emergency rescue equipment or establishing a

early lifeguards was fundamentally changed. A wave

training programme for local residents.

of support for new rescue techniques arose and surf lifesaving took a giant leap forward from the reel and line that had been its mainstay for decades.

Bringing this vast array of information we’re gathering to life will be a web-based reference in real time. The weather, the best place to swim, surf,

Lifeguards could now roam the beach in search of

fish, dive or even where you can buy your fish bait

swimmers in danger. No longer were they tied to the

on the way to your destination will all be available at

centre of the beach by the line and reel, but able to

the touch of a button.

run to patients with fins and rescue tubes in tow.

It’s about making the day better and having more people access our favourite playground safely.

1932 The NZ Surf Life Saving Association was formed on 7 August, 1932 when the Royal Life Saving Society delegated to it the conduct and control of all surf lifesaving activities.

1932 The first ladies club was formed at Milford in March 1932. Muriel Brown was one of the founding members of the Milford club. All clubs are now mixed gender.

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Between the Flags The Exhibition Surf Life Saving and State Insurance bring you Between the Flags - an exhibition to celebrate the dedication and leadership of our volunteers in this centenary year.

21 October 2010 – 2 November 2010 Near Te Papa, Wellington Waterfront, in front of Macs Brewery, Wellington

The travelling exhibition began on Wellington’s

The BP IRB interactive ride is a great challenge and is

waterfront in October and will spend 5 months

the first of its type in the world. This custom designed

travelling north and south to eventually end in Dunedin

simulation gives an insight into just what is involved in

at Easter for the St Clair Centenary celebrations.

driving an IRB through the surf, finding a distressed

The purpose built container is state of the art with its

swimmer and returning safely to shore. A purpose built hull made by Arancia, Mercury

which capture the stories of the people, the milestones

outboard engine and 50 inch Plasma screen bring

and a history of each club over the last 100 years.

the simulation to life. Surf Life Saving’s IRB guru Dave

from members and clubs and provides a broad and

E! N 11 November 2010 – 17 November 201 GO New Plymouth Waterfront near the D Wind Wand Reserve AN N E 20 November BE 2010 – 29 November 2010

Lower Lawn area, Soundshell, Marine Parade, Napier

own generator, air conditioning and bank of computers

All factual information has been painstakingly collected

4 November 2010 – 8 November 2010 Otaki Museum, Otaki

Hickey has been involved from the outset and already has ideas about it being used as a training simulator.

detailed account of the summer holidays, day trips to the

Come and share the experience and the stories at a

beach, fierce sporting competition, heros and tragedies

venue near you and help celebrate and support Surf

that make up the rich history of Surf Life Saving.

Life Saving in New Zealand and your local community.

When on site the covered area includes an interactive rip model, Inflatable Rescue Boat Ride and touch screen technology for all ages to enjoy.

2 December 2010 – 11 December 2010 Rose Gardens, Gisborne 14 December 2010 – 19 December 2010 Taupo 23 December 2010 – 2 January 2011 Williamson Park, near the Whangamata Surf Life Saving Clubhouse 7 January 2011 – 12 January 2011 Auckland

The Exhibition captures the history of our Surf Life Saving clubs

Interactive rip model, Inflatable Rescue Boat ride and touch screens.

14 January 2011 – 19 January 2011 Orewa Domain, near the surf club, Orewa 25 January 2011 – 7 February 2011 Marine Parade/Grace Avenue Carpark, Mt Maunganui NOTE: This location coincides with the Festival of Surf Sport 11 February 2011 – 14 February 2011 Auckland Viaduct, Auckland City 10 March 2011 – 14 March 2011 New Brighton Beach, Christchurch NOTE: This location coincides with the State National Surf Life Saving Championships 17 March 2011 – 29 March 2011 Science Alive Museum, Christchurch City

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Kaka Point March Past Team

2 April 2011 – 12 April 2011 Dunedin

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“ Through two World Wars and the Great Depression, Surf Life Saving grew and evolved. It bonded a beach culture of camaraderie and fierce competition with skill and a will to serve and save lives.“

Between the Flags 100 years of Surf Life Saving The Book Between the Flags is the centennial publication of Surf Life Saving New Zealand. It is the outcome of more than three years of work and includes more than 5,000 photographs and stories researched and retold from the cuttings, clippings and voices of those that were there. Over the last 100 years, Surf Life Saving has grown

This is their story. It is told in the words and photos

from humble beginnings on the shores of suburban

of the characters and competitors themselves and

beaches in Christchurch and Wellington to become

they are as relevant today as they were when they

one of New Zealand’s most honoured and respected

first stood looking out to sea, searching for an

volunteer organisations.

upraised hand.

New Zealand has thousands of beaches and millions

These are the words and memories of the men

visit them each year but they can be a deadly

and women who came from ordinary lives to do

playground. From the roaring West Coast surf to

extraordinary things.

the treacherous East Coast rips, it is easy to be swept into danger and Surf Lifeguards are often the difference between life and death.

Between the Flags is a beautiful book made up of more than 400 pages of photographs and stories depicted in a clean and contemporary style.

Through two World Wars and the Great Depression, Surf Life Saving grew and evolved. It bonded a beach culture of camaraderie and fierce competition with skill and a will to serve and save lives.

Edited by Bob Harvey with the assistance of Pam Ryan, Marilyn Moffatt, Dick Glover and Miri Young, this book brings together a century of tales, voices and memories.

Between the Flags tells the story of this history. At its heart is the tale of 50,000 lives saved but it is also about the friendship, teamwork, tears and triumphs that are the cornerstone of Surf Life Saving’s success. Gifted photographs, memorabilia, personal albums and diaries from long forgotten archives, libraries and museums capture the essence of an organisation that has become part of a nation’s identity.

With so many familiar faces and stories, it is a must for every member’s home - past and present. With limited numbers available get in quick to avoid missing out on this unique and significant record of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand.

Call 0800 782 677 to order or jump on-line at: www.nzpost.co.nz/surf

The last 100 years has seen Surf Life Saving reach beyond the beach and into this country’s psyche. The stoic lifeguards standing between the fluttering red and yellow flags are now part of our national identity.

1940 While many male surf club members were away at war, new lady members took their place on patrol to ensure NZ’s beaches were kept safe.

BUY your copy today!

100 year commemorative Book

$49.95

8 100 year 2011 Calendar

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Other centenary stuff is available to buy including the Surf Life Saving Centenary Calendar and Surf Bear...

NZ Post

Commemorative Stamp Series

Each year NZ Post selects worthy subjects for its commemorative stamp series. In this new stamp release, New Zealanders pay tribute to the Surf Lifeguards, instructors, coaches and supporters who have grown the community organisation of Surf Life Saving from humble beginnings to an integral part of New Zealand society. The five stamp series depicts Surf Lifeguards in action - patrolling beaches and rescuing swimmers in heavy surf on beaches up and down the country. The image of the beach activities taking place under the watchful eye of the stoic Surf Lifeguard represents the thousands of members who have volunteered to keep our beaches safe. Launched at a private function at Parliament in early November the series of stamps and presentation packs are available through NZ Post and other stamp retailers. Stamps can be purchased as sheets of 25 or individually. The first day cover with five stamps attached and presentation pack incorporating the first day cover and a stamp set can also be purchased.

100 Year Calendar A 2011 calendar capturing 12 full size black and white images of historic Surf Life Saving moments. Cover features the New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club in front of its original pier.

NZ Post estimate up to 4 million stamps will be sold allowing the Surf Life

Measures 305mm x 305mm (610mm when open)

Saving message to be carried around the world. You can help make the

and includes a practical date pad with key dates.

series a success by ensuring your summer mail carries the story of the

Order on-line now at: www.nzpost.co.nz/surf

Surf Lifeguard. Go to your NZ Post store or purchase online today!

100 Year Surf Bear Properly attired in 1920s togs, the Surf Life Saving bear has proven popular in the past. Available early December through Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

Order on-line now at: www.nzpost.co.nz/surf

1948 The “21” Club’s first meeting was held at St Clair on 18 February, 1948. The club was open to qualified members who have 21 years continuous service in surf lifesaving.

Order on-line now at: www.nzpost.co.nz/surf 100 year Surf Bear

$15

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Order Form

To order simply...

I would like to purchase the following centenary merchandise...

1. Indicate below the products and quantities you require: Description

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Stamp sheets (25 stamps per sheet)

Book Between the Flags $49.95 each

60c - Surf lifeguard

$15.00

$1.20 - Inflatable Rescue Boat

$30.00

$1.90 - Ski paddlers

$47.50

Life Member and President Bob Harvey has captured the first 100 years of our summers in a contemporary style. Over 400 pages of beautiful photos in a hard covered book telling stories of the people, the heroism and changes in New Zealand’s communities. Between the Flags is the centennial publication of Surf Life Saving New Zealand. It is the outcome of more than three years of work, more than 5,000 photographs gathered, stories researched and retold from the archives of pictures, cuttings, clippings and voices of those that were there.

$2.40 - Surf boat crew

$60.00

$2.90 - March Past

$72.50

Stamp first day cover

$9.50

Stamp presentation pack

$19.90

Centenary Teddy Bear

$15.00

100 Years of Surf Life Saving Calendar

$15.00

Centenary Book: Between the flags

$49.95

Please add $10 for couriers in NZ

Total NZ$

For orders of more than 3 units please phone 0800 782 677

100 Year Centenary Surf Bear $15.00 each

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A 220mm tall Teddy Bear in traditional Surf Life Saving togs and red & yellow beanie!

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100 Year Calendar $15.00 each A 2011 calendar capturing 12 full size black and white images of historic Surf Life Saving moments. Cover features the New Brighton Surf Life Saving Club in front of the original pier. Measures 305mm x 305mm (610mm when open) and includes a practical date pad with key dates.

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NZ Post Commemorative Stamps First Day Cover - $9.50 Presentation Pack - $19.90 Stamp Sheets [25] - $15 - $62.50* New Zealand Post is celebrating the vital role that Surf Life Saving plays with the release of the ‘100 Years of Surf Life Saving’ stamp issue. The issue depicts the heroic volunteers in action - patrolling beaches and rescuing swimmers in heavy surf on beaches up and down the country. * price depends on denomination

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1950 The NZ team won its first test series against Australia in February 1950. The NZ team captain was Joe Clark.

1956 The NZ Surf Life Saving team competed as a demonstration sport at the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games. Duncan Laing was the NZ team captain.

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State National Surf Life Saving Championships 2011 Are you heading to the centenary Nationals in Christchurch this summer? Image: March Past display at the New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships, Wellington.

The State National Surf Life Saving Championships is the pinnacle event of our season and will be held from 10-13 March 2011 on New Brighton Beach - the birthplace of Surf Life Saving in New

Centenary Grand Parade In celebration of our centenary, this summer’s Nationals will see the

Zealand.

reinstatement of a historic tradition - the March Past.

The first Royal Life Saving competition for the prestigious Nelson

The March Past was traditionally the heart and soul of a surf

Shield was held in 1915 at Hawkes Bay, followed by competitions between clubs and districts during the 1920s around the country. In 1932 the newly formed Surf Life Saving Association of New Zealand attempted to hold their first National Championships at Foxton. 100 competitors turned out from all over the country but the championships were abandoned when a westerly gale and huge

carnival. Every Surf Life Saving club team needed magnificent March Past costumes, a brilliantly painted reel and a grand silken club flag to compete. The standard bearer led their club team in, proudly holding the club flag in a leather socket draped around their neck. Behind them 11 of their team mates, men, women and juniors, marched in unison

seas meant crews couldn’t lay buoys. The next year’s Nationals at

with the music.

Takapuna were more successful.

The sight of hundreds of lifeguards swirling into the beach arena,

‘Going to the Nationals’ resulted in many fond memories for clubbies

flags flying and feet kicking sand before them was amazing to

as they travelled to 29 beaches around the country in search of titles

behold.

and good times.

Last held in 1998, the March Past is an iconic memory in the history

This year’s event will see almost 1,500 athletes compete over

of Surf Life Saving. Its spirit will live on once more with the Centenary

four days. From the Masters (over 30s) through to New Zealand

Grand Parade at the 2011 Nationals as clubbies young and old will

representatives these championships will be one of the biggest

have the opportunity to represent their clubs in this special event.

ever held.

To encourage all clubs to participate the Grand Parade will not be

To celebrate the centenary and this historic occasion, Surf Life

judged. The emphasis will be on participation, not formality! Just

Saving is creating a festival atmosphere including a large covered

keep these guidelines in mind as your club starts to talk about and

Dome that seats 350 people, a custom designed merchandise

prepare over the summer:

initiative, entertainment throughout the weekend, a café and a bar

• Each club will need a club flag and flag bearer to lead their team

to reflect on the wins and the unlucky breaks as the sun sets on the horizon. The Nationals are one of the highlights of our centenary celebrations and are sure to embrace the camaraderie and competitive spirit that is ever present at this event. All members are welcome to participate and celebrate 100 years of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand.

• Maximum of 12 people per team (less than 12 is fine) • Reels are not compulsory but you are welcome to march with one if you bring it to Christchurch • You can wear old style March Past costumes (get that moth ball smell out first), competition togs or a club uniform - your choice

This exciting showcase will celebrate all that is Surf Life Saving

The Grand Parade will be held during the lunch break on the Sunday

today and all that Surf Life Saving has been over the last 100 years,

at the Nationals (weather and conditions permitting) and yes, there

including a blast from the past as clubs are invited to bring out all the

will be March Past music!

old uniforms, flags and reels! So get your favourite woolen one-piece out, the old club banner or the prized R & R reel, and let your true colours shine through. While you’re there, be sure to take a stroll down memory lane at the ‘Between the Flags’ travelling exhibition which will be housed just next to the Dome. This year’s State National Surf Life Saving Championships promise

21 Club members and Life members will have the opportunity to march behind the 21 Club or New Zealand flag.

Please register your interest to take part with Haley McMahon: haley.mcmahon@surflifesaving.org.nz Final entries by Friday, 11 March 2011 at the Nationals.

to be memorable – are you booked in?

1968 BP (formerly Europa) started their 40 year support of Surf Life Saving after the Worser Bay SLSC surfboat was damaged in the rescue of Wahine passengers and replaced with the sponsored and aptly named“Miss Europa”.

1978 During the trials for the new Arancia IRB at Piha in late 1978, the first rescue using an IRB was performed. IRBs now account for over 60% of all rescues.

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Nine days, six countries, thirty-two provincial teams, one beach. The Festival of Surf Sports is the biggest international surf lifesaving event outside of the World Champs and is at Mount Maunganui this summer. Kicking off on 29 January 2011 with the Northern Regional Championships and finishing nine days later with the glamour event of the New Zealand Surf Life Saving calendar, the Lion Foundation Surf League, this extraordinary sporting extravaganza will showcase some of the best Surf Lifeguards in the world and will test their fitness, skills and competitive edge to the limit. As part of the 2010/11 Surf Life Saving centenary celebrations, the Festival of Surf Sport is a great opportunity to recognise and honour the huge role that competitive sport has played in the growth and development of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand.

Surf sports test a Surf Lifeguard’s skills and have kept our athletes in prime condition for over 100 years. They also help build team camaraderie and club spirit – factors that all Surf Lifeguards rely on when charging into the ocean to save lives. The Festival of Surf Sport presents a unique opportunity to bring New Zealand and international surf lifesaving competitors, members and their families together with the general public to celebrate the sport of surf lifesaving on the big stage. Be on hand to witness the drama as it unfolds and help support Surf Life Saving New Zealand in its all-important centenary year.

Sat 29 Jan

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Northern RegionAL Championships [ NRCs ] This highly participated event is the last major competitive warm up for Nationals, producing some quality competition and a healthy dose of drama. With over 1,000 Surf Lifeguards in action, see the best from the Northern regions and the occasional Southern competitor lock horns and battle it out for island supremacy.

Saturday & Sunday 29 - 30 January 2011

DHL International Surf Challenge With six countries gunning for glory, the DHL International Surf Challenge promises to be an epic battle for our New Zealand team. Tensions will run high as the much-fancied Australians fight to retain their title across all surf lifesaving disciplines in this three test series.

Monday - 31 January Wednesday - 2 February Friday - 4 February 2011

NZ Patrol Teams Championships The NZ Patrol Teams Championships showcase the extraordinary teamwork and skill required to be a Surf Lifeguard. A new format involving a series of scenariobased assessments will identify and crown the best club based patrol team in the country. Be there as the challenge unfolds.

Thursday - 3 February 2011

Under 14 & Under 16 National Provincial Championships Watch the young guns come out to play as the under 14 and under 16 National Provincial Championships roll into town. As the little brother to the Lion Foundation Surf League and the curtain raiser to the 3rd Test of the DHL International Surf Challenge this event presents a unique opportunity to catch tomorrow’s brightest stars in action on the big stage for the first time. Friday - 4 February 2011

Lion Foundation Surf League Surf League was established by Surf Life Saving New Zealand as an elite series for the top one percent of its athletes. Its purpose was to pit the best Surf Lifeguards in the country against each other to ensure that those who prevailed were the best of the best. Don’t miss New Zealand’s top guns as they square off against the World All Stars Team in this marquee event. Saturday & Sunday 5 - 6 February 2011

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Six Surf Lifeguards Circumnavigation of NZ in an IRB As part of our centenary celebrations a team of passionate lifeguards led by Ash Matuschka and Andrew Lancaster, will attempt to circumnavigate New Zealand in the Surf Life Saving Centenary Circumnavigation. The voyage will kick off in January 2011 and consist of 33 legs touching down not only in the major centres, but also taking our centenary celebrations to some of our country’s most remote locations. All completed within 40 days – and within the 3.8 metre confines of a specially modified IRB. “We decided as a small group of clubbies that we wanted to attempt something significant to help celebrate our centenary. For us, the circumnavigation is about celebrating today’s generation and looking ahead towards the next 100 years. While we are 73 individual clubs, we are all united and we all do the same thing. We want the circumnavigation to touch all parts of our country and help tell the Surf Life Saving story, past and present” said Ash Matuschka. Completing the circumnavigation is no mean feat - it means 40 continuous days in a wetsuit, confined to an IRB, battling the elements and whatever else may come their way. The team attempted a trial run from Mairangi Bay to Ruakaka and back in April – a distance of 90.2km. It was after two 3.5 hour legs that they realised the toll it was going to take on their bodies and have since taken measures to ‘harden up’! Trans-Tasman solo rower and Mairangi Bay Surf Lifeguard Shaun Quincey has been working closely with the team, mentoring and bestowing the wisdom of his experiences. If successful, this will be the first time a full circumnavigation of New Zealand has been completed in a craft less than 4m in length. A similar attempt to circumnavigate our shores was attempted in 1992 by Daisy Lean and his team of 27. It was a brave and valiant effort however after day one of their expedition, they were forced back to shore after encountering atrocious weather conditions.

1988 75 Gisborne lifeguards helped in the rescue operations after Cyclone Bola caused devastating floods on the East Coast and Poverty Bay on 7 March 1988.

The Surf Life Saving centenary voyage is scheduled to begin on Wednesday, 5 January 2011 and will see two crews travel 5,194km of stunning New Zealand coastline. The team will consist of six drivers, a safety manager, mechanic, doctor and a land based support person. Their gear list is substantial: two IRBs on the water at all times and back up equipment readily available for each boat, two land-based support vehicles, VHF radios to ensure teams keep in contact with the VHF Avalon base and enable both IRBs to stay in contact at all times throughout the voyage. Tracking equipment will be installed in both boats allowing remote tracking, by the support team and other maritime safety capabilities. Chart plotters will be on board each IRB allowing the drivers to follow all the ‘way points’ marked on nautical charts, a path which has been carefully and strategically selected by the team. “There’s no doubt this is a big challenge – we’ve got the ‘best laid plans’ but as any lifeguard knows when you’re up against the elements you’re completely at nature’s mercy. We’re as prepared as we possibly can be but we also know to expect the unexpected. We want this challenge to capture the spirit of who Surf Lifeguard’s are” said Matuschka. The 40 day trip will capture the essence of Surf Life Saving, giving lifeguards, surf clubs and everyday kiwis the opportunity to be part of our centenary celebrations.

Find out more at: www.sixsurflifeguards.org.nz

1988 World Champs hosted in NZ.

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Name: Ash Matuschka

Name: Matt Buswell

Why I’m part of the circumnavigation: This trip

Why I’m part of the circumnavigation: This is a

will pay tribute to the efforts of those who have been

chance for me to see New Zealand’s coastline in a

involved in surf lifesaving over the past 100 years. It’s

unique way and undertake an adventure of a lifetime. To

also a great way to welcome the next 100 years of

visit some of the most remote areas and surf clubs in

lifesaving in New Zealand.

New Zealand within the space of 40 days will be unreal.

What surf lifesaving means to me: I truly believe

What surf lifesaving means to me: Over time it has

that the skills and qualifications gained from surf lifesaving

developed into more than what it initially was to me - a

have helped shape me into the person I am today.

sport. There is a sense of duty and accomplishment knowing that together, volunteer lifeguards across New Zealand make beaches a safer place for the community to enjoy. The people involved with surf lifesaving and

Name: Andrew (Slim) Lancaster

the friendships I’ve formed keep me coming back year

Why I’m part of the circumnavigation: Being able to

after year.

acknowledge and celebrate all those who have come before us, while continuing to raise the profile of surf lifesaving in New Zealand is an opportunity not to be

Name: Jason Harvey

missed. Completion is also something to look forward to, reaching the goal and enjoying it with some of our

Why I’m part of the circumnavigation: New Zealand

best mates will be an amazing feeling.

has one of the most beautiful, remote and diverse coastlines in the world, which few of us get the chance

What surf lifesaving means to me: Being in and

to fully explore. The opportunity to test myself against

around the water, with great people while being able to

the elements, share all the experiences with my fellow

provide a valuable service to my community - it’s a very

lifeguards is one not to be turned down!

rewarding part of my life that’s helped define me as

What surf lifesaving means to me: Surf lifesaving

a person.

means taking advantage of all the opportunities this great organisation has to offer. It means countless hours patrolling the beach, training younger members

Name: Blake Ingram

and fulfilling committee roles. But mostly it’s the

Why I’m part of the circumnavigation: What a

friendships made and relationships formed that are the

challenge!

single biggest reason I continue to be involved.

What surf lifesaving means to me: Surf lifesaving provides me with a way to give back to my local

Matai Bay

community by helping provide a safe environment at the

Ahipara

beach. The fact I get to make great friends and have fun

Whangarei Heads

doing it is just a bonus.

Port Charles Muriwai

Auckland Start / Finish Mt Maunganui

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Whakatane

Name: Anthony Morgan Why I’m part of the circumnavigation: Ever since I

Hicks Bay

Gisborne

read the original story of the guys that attempted this

New Plymouth Napier

journey, I’ve wanted to do something similar for surf

Wanganui

lifesaving. This is the perfect opportunity for me to

Paekakariki

do that.

Riversdale

Nelson Wellington

What surf lifesaving means to me: Surf lifesaving

Karamea

represents 100 years of history and I am ready for a

Kaikoura

massive challenge to lift the profile of the organisation in

Greymouth

its centenary year.

Okarito

Christchurch

Haast Milford Sound

Timaru

Doubtful Sound St Clair Te Waewae Bay

2010 Surf Life Saving Celebrate 100 years since the first lifesaving patrols started in NZ.

Nugget Point

Bluff

Half Moon Bay

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Centenary Gala Dinner The stars came out to shine for the Surf Life Saving Centenary Gala Dinner which was held on 18 September in The Great Room at the Langham Hotel in Auckland. Over 520 members of all ages joined together to celebrate 100 years and honour our wonderful organisation as we prepare to embark upon the Summer of the Surf Lifeguard 2010/11. Kicking off with rousing addresses from Surf Life Saving’s President, Bob Harvey, the Speaker of the House, Dr The Rt Hon Lockwood Smith and the Governor General himself, The Rt Hon Sir Anand Satyanand, the night was always going to be entertaining.

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Throw a few bubbles, some great food and a good old fashioned disco dance in the mix and you’ve got the recipe for a cracking event that did not fail to deliver. Feedback from members was very positive and all in all the Gala Dinner was a fitting and memorable start to our centenary celebrations. A big thank you to the organisers and in particular Malcolm Beattie and Marilyn Moffatt who gave a huge amount of time and effort to make the night an astounding success. Joint Patrons of Surf Life Saving New Zealand, Their Excellencies, The Rt Honourable Sir Anand Satyanand, GNZM, QSO, and Lady Susan Satyanand attending the Gala Dinner.

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DHL Volunteer Day Surf Life Saving clubs in New Zealand and Australia were on the receiving end of DHL volunteer help again this year as part of DHL’s Volunteer Day. Over 30 DHL employees had their work cut out for them at Red Beach, Muriwai and Piha clubs offering a days hard manual labour – and even had blisters to show for it. The good-willed DHL volunteers completed a multitude of jobs on each clubs ‘to do’ list. After a stormy start to the day – the weather cleared up enough for Muriwai SLSC to put their volunteers to work planting 150 native trees and shrubs to help combat erosion – that was after they’d cleaned and scrubbed the club to within an inch of its life. At Red Beach DHL volunteers picked up where they left-off last year when they built a retaining wall and painted the lower level of the club – this year painting the club’s inside foyer. At Piha – volunteers re-sanded the patrol tower, gear sheds were cleaned out and the boat shed was prepped for another busy summer ahead. DHL has been a proud supporter of Surf Life Saving New Zealand since 2003. The partnership continues to be one of the largest corporate sponsorships for Surf Life Saving, and significantly contributes towards the ongoing costs associated with training, uniforms, rescue gear and equipment.

DHL Volunteers shifting at Muriwai.

From 16 to 26 September this year, around 30,000 employees, customers and business partners in over 100 countries took part in DHL Volunteer Day. “DHL welcomes the opportunity to continue to work alongside Surf Life Saving to keep our beaches safe. The partnership with Surf Life Saving is one that we are extremely proud of,” said Gary Edstein, Senior Vice President Oceania, DHL

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“We are also extremely happy that our staff in New Zealand can help prepare kiwi beaches for the summer, creating a tremendously positive impact on local communities,” added Terry Ryan, Senior Vice President, DHL Supply Chain, South Pacific. A great and productive day was had by all – and the camaraderie that is so apparent between our members and DHL volunteers continues to grow – as does our appreciation for our corporate sponsors – thanks DHL!

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National Jandal Day Over 1000 jandal-clad Surf Lifeguards hit the streets fundraising for National Jandal Day on 3 December 2010, encouraging Kiwis to support Surf Life Saving as it celebrates one hundred years of saving lives. National Jandal Day has quickly become a fond part of our unique kiwi culture as New Zealanders jump at the chance to wear jandals while going about their every day business. Over 140 schools supported the popular appeal again this year with coin trails, mufti-days, sausage sizzles and discos the order of the day - all done in typical kiwi style while wearing New Zealand’s favourite footwear. National Jandal Day has been extremely well received by kiwis and raised over $260,000 in its inaugural year, $350,000 in 2008 and $352,000 in 2009 for Surf Life Saving. As Grant Florence, Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s Chief Executive puts it - “This summer is especially significant for Surf Life Saving as we pay tribute to the Surf Lifeguards who have watched over us for one hundred years. The New Zealand public has always supported our endeavors enthusiastically as we’ve worked diligently to meet the growing needs of our communities – and today we are the leading aquatic safety provider in New Zealand. It’s the public’s generosity that has helped us provide a world class service on our beaches - National Jandal Day is an extension of that support and we are eternally grateful for the donations we receive on this day each year”. Over the past 100 years Surf Lifeguards have saved more than 50,000 lives and volunteered over three million patrol hours on our nation’s beaches. The Surf Life Saving Centenary is a celebration of the legacy and dedication from the men and women who have served on the often dangerous beaches of our coastline.

“ This summer is especially significant for Surf Life Saving as we pay tribute to the Surf Lifeguards who have watched over us for one hundred years... It’s the public’s generosity that has helped us provide a world class service on our beaches” Grant Florence Chief Executive

we’ve raised Over

$1,000,000 in the last 4 yEars and counting...

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BP

42 years of Surf Rescue The capsizing of the inter island ferry – the Wahine in 1968 marked the beginning of BP’s long standing involvement with Surf Life Saving in New Zealand. Worser Bay SLSC’s surf boat was damaged during the rescue attempt that year and Europa (a then subsidiary of BP) sponsored a replacement boat, aptly named Miss Europa. The relationship evolved from there under both the BP and Europa brands predominantly through sponsorship of jet boats in the 1970s, medical scholarships and other club equipment.

Partner Update Without the continued support of our partners the valuable work we do in and around New Zealand communities would not be possible. From our large corporate sponsors to our local event coordinators and supporters - our partners’ commitment to helping us prevent drowning and injury in New Zealand is invaluable and we thank them all.

1990, or the green year as many people in Surf Life Saving recall it, was the year that all Europa branding was replaced and the BP/Surf Life Saving relationship became even stronger. That year saw a number of initiatives aimed at improving the development and integration of the IRB in lifesaving activity, including the launch of the BP Surf Rescue Challenge, the BP Experience and a dedicated full-time role to support the IRB as a front line rescue craft. It is staggering on reflection to see how quickly the IRB became established following the adoption of formal standards and endorsement of several brands by Surf Life Saving in November 1978. By February 1981 there were 27 clubs (more than a third) operating IRBs and by November 1982, three quarters of our clubs had IRBs. Today, there are 208 IRBs with 259 engines across the country. Maintaining and developing a fleet of identical craft ensures the most effective and efficient operation - the envy of many rescue and lifesaving organisations. The support of our partner BP has enabled the organisation to have the resources to continue to commit to and develop such an important part of today’s lifesaving service.

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DHL

State

In 2003 DHL adopted the red and yellow colours in more than one way. Their arrival as a partner marked a new dawn for Surf Life Saving as our brand awareness grew ten fold.

In June this year State Insurance took the plunge and announced the biggest sponsorship deal in its 100 year history - a deal that will provide critical resourcing to Swimming New Zealand, Surf Life Saving New Zealand and the New Zealand Ocean Swim Series.

DHL’s support provided us with a consistent uniform

Just patrolling the same 80 beaches for another 100 years won’t achieve our

and beach safety campaign that were heavily promoted

purpose of preventing drowning and injury in New Zealand. Patrols at the busiest

through the successful Piha Rescue television series.

beaches are part of the solution but reducing the drowning rates at the other

This exposure helped make Surf Life Saving one of the

400 beaches frequented by the public that aren’t patrolled requires a broader

most recognisable brands in New Zealand today.

approach and we need to continue to evolve our services and strategies.

Trusted, safe and secure are values that both

Surf Life Saving’s Coastal Safety Audit programme is one such strategy that will

organisations stand for and this alignment in thinking

come to life with State’s support. More than 100 beaches have been mapped

has seen the relationship go from strength to strength.

to date and a comprehensive web based portal using the wealth of data

DHL are a truly global organisation with operations

accumulated will ultimately capture up to 500 beaches. This will provide a vital

helping deliver safer beaches

in 220 different countries and territories, including 10 locations in New Zealand and over 500,000 employees

Insurance with you in the water

tool that will allow us to monitor the ever changing coastal environment and better advise the general public on the best places to swim, surf, fish or dive at any

processing more than 1 million customer transactions

given time.

every hour worldwide.

State’s support also provides a collaborative platform for Surf Life Saving and

DHL promotes excellence as the key sponsor of the ‘In

Swimming New Zealand to work with primary schools to ensure they are provided

if for Life’ Awards and the 2011 International Challenge which will see nine teams from seven countries

with the water safety programmes and support they need. This will enable both teachers and pupils alike to make better use of their local facilities be it their own

compete in a three test series at Mt Maunganui.

pool, the local community facility or our beaches.

DHL also supported the New Zealand Team at the

State are a key sponsor of our centenary celebrations and we look forward to

World Lifesaving Championships held in Egypt in

having them on board as we embark on another 100 years of service to

October 2010.

New Zealand communities.

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Partner Update continued... Charity Gaming There are a number of Charity Gaming Trusts that support Surf Life Saving, and without their support we could not provide the service we do. Charity Gaming Trusts operate gaming machines in licensed premises and nearly 40% of the income earned is made available to the community as donations from these trusts.

Chief Executive’s

REPORT Annual General Meeting – 2010

Organisational Change

The Annual General Meeting was held in Auckland

The organisational change that has been a

Pub Charity alone have really come to the party this year committing to the supply of 73 IRB engines - one for each club. Carrying a commemorative 100 years / Pub Charity logo the roll out of these replacement engines will begin shortly as we secure shipments.

on Saturday, 18 September 2010. The meeting

focus of many in Surf Life Saving and has seen

was held the morning after our Centenary Gala

us become a truly national organisation has

Dinner and before our Annual Awards function so

continued to progress pleasingly.

Changes to the Gambling Act in 2003 have resulted in significant declines in community grants of approximately $50 million over the last five years and as a result the life blood of many community organisations is under increasing threat.

Constitution of Surf Life Saving which was

For Surf Life Saving this loss of income has had an effect and we need to look at ways to retain this support. We encourage clubs and members to make submissions to local councils regarding gaming policy reviews, acknowledging the crucial role that local council and community funded donations play in sustaining our all important lifesaving service.

present that determined the quorum for

Significant supporters of Surf Life Saving include the Lion Foundation, Pub Charity, the New Zealand Community Trust and the Southern Trust.

Other Partners In addition to our major partners, there are a number of other organisations that make a significant contribution to the support of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand:

it was well attended as a result.

beginning to be realised across the country as a

and related Board elections under the new

result of the change that has been made.

adopted in September 2009.

As this change is bedded in and we complete our first full summer with it in place I am confident

In line with the constitutional changes each club

that we will continue to experience the benefits

had a direct vote on all matters of the Annual

and progress the change in a positive and value

General Meeting and it was the number of clubs

adding manner.

the meeting.

There is still much to do but a sincere thanks to those members who have assisted and provided

Of note, President Bob Harvey continues on into

very valuable input and assistance during this

his second year of his two year term.

significant period.

The new Board consists of: Michael Bassett – Foss Warwick Bell Graeme Cullen Tom Hart David Lean Nicki Nicol

• The twelve community trusts including the ASB Trust, Canterbury Community Trust and Otago Community Trust all provide support at a local level, collectively providing more than $700,000 a year.

The Board Appointments Panel that has been

• The New Zealand Lottery Grants Board has been a long supporter of Surf Life Saving with more than $2 million dollars annually.

re election) interviewed all applicants for the Board

• SPARC support our High Performance NZ team campaigns.

There are many examples of the benefits

This was the first Annual General Meeting

established in line with the constitutional changes (consisting of one representative of each of the 4 regions, plus an independent person and also one representative from the Board – not seeking positions and appointed Tom Hart and Nicki Nicol as the two appointed Board Members. The other members of the Board were elected by the club representatives at the meeting.

• Local councils make contributions towards the cost of Regional Lifeguard Programmes.

Subsequently the Board appointed Graeme

• In greater Auckland, the Auckland Regional Funding Board is an important partner of ten clubs and wider Surf Life Saving services in the area.

The annual meeting also received the 2010

We would also like to acknowledge the valuable contribution of Le Tan, Noel Leeming, Progressive Enterprises, Tip Top, More FM and Havaianas along with many other smaller local partners who are unfortunately too many to name here. You know who you are.

New Zealand’s website: www.surflifesaving.org.nz

Cullen to the role of Chairman of the Board.

Annual Report and Financial Statements. Copies of these are available on Surf Life Saving

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2009/10 Season 2008/09 Season 2007/08 Season

many volunteer organisations are finding it difficult to sustain their service due to falling numbers we continue to experience growth. This is testament to the fantastic work our lifeguards and members do towards our organisation’s commitment to drowning prevention. A summary of some of our key lifesaving efforts over the past 3 years show:

2009/10 2008/09 2007/08

Patrol Hours Preventatives

198,158 194,486 183,350 94,332 105.388 111,225

Searches

298 285 272

First Aids

1,789 2,010 1,618

Lives Saved

1,424 1,300 1,681

Surf Life Saving

Preventing drowning and injury in New Zealand

In addition our membership grew over 5% in the past year to in excess of 15,800 and the number of qualification awards also grew during the past year.

Our Birthday Finally a salute to all of our members who over the past 100 years have made Surf Life Saving the brilliant organisation it is today. As our centenary celebrations kick into gear it is a great time to reflect on the wonderful feats that have been accomplished over the last century and look forward to the next 100 years of service. Whether it is taking time to visit our travelling interactive exhibition “100 years of Lifesaving - Between the Flags” or purchasing a copy of our Centenary Book “Between the Flags” authored by our President Bob Harvey, I do hope you will find a way to celebrate this special occasion while having a safe and enjoyable summer.

Lives Saved

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REGIONAL ROUND UP

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Surf Life Saving has moved forward with the implementation of the organisational change approved last year. We have now successfully completed the transition from nine separate districts to one organisation under the governance of the Surf Life Saving New Zealand Board. A key aspect of this change is the appointment of Club Development Officers (CDOs) within each region who work closely with the respective Regional Business Managers and Programmes & Services Managers to ensure that local clubs and members have the support they need. Your first port of call - the CDOs have had a very busy winter working closely with their clubs as we all prepare for what will be an exciting and busy centenary season.

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Central Region

Eastern Region

Southern Region

As the first cab off the rank – the Central Region CDOs are well into their work.

The Eastern Region which encompasses the Coromandel, BOP and Gisborne areas was the second region to begin under the new structure.

The Southern Region CDOs are up and running and are working on the delivery of a number of exciting initiatives across the South Island.

for the summer season ahead. The team have had

One of the notable success stories thus far within

One such initiative is Surf Alive, a programme aimed

the opportunity to work with clubs and members in

this region is the desire for clubs to work closer

at recruiting and retaining Surf Lifeguards in the

a full planning cycle as they developed a programme

together, whether that be with lifesaving or sport

region. It has been successfully delivered across the

of activity for local areas and the wider Central

outcomes. We have seen some of the larger clubs

South Island and is something that we are looking

Region that resulted in a clear plan being established.

show a real willingness to support the medium to

at offering across the rest of New Zealand next

One example of a positive change was the moving

smaller clubs which was one of the key outcomes of

season. With the New Zealand Surf Life Saving

of some First Aid, VHF and Coaching courses to

the organisational changes promoted. The summer

Championships planned for New Brighton the CDO

earlier in the season so that they coincided with the

ahead is a busy one for this region as the Mount

team are also providing important support to the

school holidays. This gave younger members in the

plays host to the highly anticipated Festival of Surf

events team as we prepare for this very special

Central Region the opportunity to obtain their training

Sport and the Eastern CDOs will all be working hard

occasion in March 2011.

prerequisites well in advance of the patrolling season.

to ensure a very successful event is delivered.

The team have just completed a full year under the new structure and have worked hard across the areas of Business, Programmes/Services and club Development to ensure their areas are well prepared

1 Northern Region The Northern Region is the last of the four designated regions to change over to the new organisational structure. With the agreement of a transition plan being finalised we will be looking to appoint CDOs for the local areas in this region in the not too distant future.

CDOs

Lachlan Knighton Coromandel Mike Lord Opotiki to Mt Maunganui Jeremy Lockwood Gisborne to Tologa Bay David Beattie Hawkes Bay to Riversdale Scott Roberts Christchurch Steph Laughton Otago & Southland Hannah Mayer Rarangi to Kotuku Brent Harvey Capital Coast Andy Cronin Wanganui to Waitara

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Question: How does a Club Development Officer support a club and how can clubs each seek their own specific form of support they need? ANSWER: Clubs have become a direct stakeholder in their relationship with Surf Life Saving with each developing their own agreement of what support they will receive from their dedicated CDO. How do we do this? Club Pulse. What is it? Club Pulse is about reducing work loads and is a tool clubs can adopt only if they choose. It provides accountability – it captures how the CDO will assist the club in its goals and ultimately become part of the performance measure against the benefits promoted from the organisation review. In short, it holds Surf Life Saving accountable for providing support to a club. Club Pulse is split up into four key areas:

Clubs working closer together... While the organisational change is still being rolled out, we are starting to see some really exciting changes taking effect…. One in particular is that of clubs working closer together. The CDOs have been active in working with clubs to bring them closer together – through identification of challenges and needs the CDOs are in a good space to

a People, financial stability and framework

help facilitate solutions across clubs.

b. Club operations, member communication and development

A really good example of this is the support Worser

c. Membership satisfaction, club priorities and annual goals

Bay SLSC are receiving from its fellow Capital Coast

d. Opportunity for the club to provide direct feedback on Surf Life Saving’s performance

clubs. Maranui, Lyall Bay and Paekakariki have all

Just on half of the clubs in New Zealand have been taken through the tool by their respective CDOs. Each aspect/question is given either a Green (completed and in place) Orange (in progress) or Red (not started) mark. The results so far can be seen below:

expressed a willingness to support Worser Bay as it develops its lifesaving plan for the next 3 years including a mixture of both skills and expertise as well as man power on the ground. Further north New Zealand’s top sporting club Mount Maunganui along with its neighbours Omanu Beach SLSC have been very active in supporting the smaller clubs of Opotiki, Pukehina and Maketu with the provision

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of sporting equipment. The Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service alone gave 13 boards to Maketu. These are just two examples of some of the work that is going on and the willingness of clubs to support and help

THE TOOL BOX

each other for the greater good!

The Club Pulse Tool Box is a collection of over 120 templates, documents and programmes that clarify best practice in four key areas of club administration: • • • •

Finance Communication Sport and Lifesaving Governance

This information is currently held on Surf Life Saving’s computer system. Each CDO can readily access it at any stage for their club – there are also plans for a number of the tools to be added to Surf Life Saving’s website. SURF LIFE SAVING | surf rescue | dec 2010

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Emily & Liam help rescue Samoa On 7 September 2009, Liam Porter and Emily Pol, two (then) 7 year old junior surf members from Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club were woken up to the news that there was a Tsunami warning after a major earthquake. After watching the news and seeing that Samoa had been hit causing major devastation they wanted to help.

Emily and Liam together wrote lots of letters to the newspapers and TV stations to help spread the word, and their Mums asked friends all over New Zealand for their children to help out with pocket money. After opening a BNZ account, the two, along with their younger siblings, went down and invested $2 each - a good start. After a strong campaign, and appearances in newspapers and on Breakfast TV they finished up with nearly $94,000! Thanks to the generosity of Papamoa House of Travel and BNZ, Liam and Emily were able to fly to Samoa with their Mums in September this year, where they met a team from Red Cross who showed them the 8 new family homes and water tanks that their fundraising efforts had built. They were also given lunch by a family who had lost 13 family members in the Tsunami and wanted to say thank you for helping them rebuild their life after the terrible disaster. Next on the agenda for Emily and Liam is setting up their account ‘‘Small Change”, and teaching the children of New Zealand how easy it is to help with only a little donation. The two are also working towards eventually becoming lifeguards when they turn 14, says Emily “When I grow up I want to be a lifeguard just like my Mum and Dad because I want to always be able to help people that need it”. Emily & Liam - grinners are winners.

Emily and Liam are two very inspirational young members of our organisation that we are very proud of. If you dream it, you can achieve it!

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Turkish Lifesaving an account by Arie Moore:

Rowing a surf boat into North Beach on the Gallipoli Peninsula was a surreal experience, and one we will never forget. While in Turkey the team took part in two carnivals with local rowers, spent a lot of time at the beach and discovered what an amazing country Turkey is.

located on was split up into a number of private beaches that you had to pay around $30 to visit. Then there were nets to keep everyone in a contained area with the lifeguards in a tower with a loud hailer (like our Officials at Nationals). Very different from New Zealand.

Our trip started at the Bosporus University Beach, which is located about an hour out of Istanbul on the Black Sea. Over 100 people drown at this beach every year, including two in the 10 days before we landed.

The next week we spent at the Gallipoli Peninsula, staying in the only hotel anywhere near where the ANZACs landed. While preparing for our swim across the Dardanelles, we also managed to fit in a full day tour of the battlefields along with more training and rowing into North Beach.

On the day we arrived there was half a foot of surf, little wind, and the temperature was around 34 degrees. The whole beach environment is vastly different to what we experience in New Zealand. The stretch of beach we were

The highlight of the tour was a service for our fallen New Zealand Surf Life Saving members. Hearing the last post played at Chunuk Bair, which is the

New Zealand memorial, was moving for our whole team and hit home the history of Gallipoli. The 2015 event is a surf boat relay around the peninsula and is going to be even bigger. This will involve 100 surf boats and is on the centenary of the Gallipoli landings. After spending 2 weeks in Turkey with 3 Australian teams we can honestly say this is an opportunity not to be missed, and strongly recommend that all clubs take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. We also want to recognise Paul Murphy and Military History Tours for organising this trip for everyone.

The team that travelled to Turkey from Lyall Bay way: Martin Robinson (Manager), Dylan McKee (Captain), Ray Stoddart, Arie Moore, Brad Lawson, Alex Weir, Nicole Taylor, Leza Papps, Chantelle Cowlrick, Kelsey Moffatt, Michael O’Connor, Amy McMullan, and Catherine Gibbons. Photo: Leza Papps

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Getting people out of the water is their business. Getting the boats into the water is ours. For 100 years, Surf Life Saving New Zealand has been rescuing people from the treacherous waters around our coastline. And for 42 years, we’ve been helping – with a sponsorship that has enabled SLSNZ to build up its fleet of over 190 Inflatable Rescue Boats. On reaching its centenary year, SLSNZ deserves the congratulations and thanks of all New Zealanders. That includes all of us at BP – we’re proud to be associated with an organisation of brave men and women who have saved more than 1,400 lives in the last year alone.

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BP Surf Rescue Awards 2010

Surf Rescue & Lifeguard of the Year It was 7pm on New Year’s Day and surf lifesaver Chris Parker was packing up his gear after another long day patrolling Kariaotahi Beach, south of Auckland, and was getting ready to meet his parents for dinner. As he took in the signature red and yellow flags at the end of

Also at the awards, Shaun Smith, a 54-year-old Papamoa Surf

the day, he’d noticed a beachgoer wading near a dangerous rip

Lifeguard, won the prestigious Lifeguard of the Year award.

and warned him to be careful ‘‘but he ignored us’’. That started a chain of events that led to Parker being honoured by Surf Life Saving New Zealand for the ‘‘Rescue of the Year’’. The 21-year-old, who is studying for a degree in geology, was the only lifeguard at the beach when he was alerted by members of the public that there was someone in trouble about 100m offshore. After calling for urgent backup, Parker decided he had no choice but to launch the IRB, which he did with assistance from

Smith has volunteered 33 years of service to the Surf Life Saving organisation, having gained his bronze medallion in 1977. He spends nearly every day of the year at his club – summer and winter – and he attends every surf carnival and is responsible for event safety. He also oversees fundraising and team management at carnivals and trains new lifeguards. Article by Michael Donaldson, Sunday Star Times

a member of the public. Battling a 3m swell, he reached the swimmer, who was wearing a windbreaker and ‘‘climbing the ladder’’ – a term used by Surf Lifeguards to describe the initial stages of drowning. Parker couldn’t get the swimmer into the boat so threw him a rescue tube and hoped he could hold on to it until another lifeguard arrived. He was just about to abandon the IRB to attempt a tube rescue when Thomas Goer, of North Piha, arrived at the beach after responding to the call for help. Parker had to leave the swimmer to pick up Goer. Even then, the pair struggled in treacherous conditions to get the swimmer into the boat and Goer had to jump overboard and tow him with a rescue tube. Parker was pleased he and Goer had been honoured for their rescue but added: ‘‘It’s not just recognition for this rescue but for rescues that all of us do every week through summer.’’ Rescue of the Year winners Thomas Goer and Chris Parker with Lifeguard of the Year Shaun Smith

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DHL IN IT FOR LIFE AWARDS

IMAGE: Nikki Cox - International Performance of the Year

A celebration of Surf Life Saving took place in Auckland at the Maritime Museum on 19 September 2010 as national honors were awarded to past and present Surf Lifeguards at the 2010 DHL ‘In it for Life’ Awards. Over fifty of New Zealand’s elite Surf Life Saving members were officially recognised for their hard work and dedication to Surf Life Saving. Over the past 100 years Surf Lifeguards have saved

the majority of their lives involved in Surf Life Saving

more than 50,000 lives on our nation’s beaches – and

and that admirable commitment deserves national

during the summer of 2010/11 Surf Life Saving will

recognition. The summer of 2010/11 is an important

celebrate the legacy of dedication and leadership,

time for Surf Life Saving as we prepare to celebrate

from the men and women who have served

the centenary of Surf Life Saving in New Zealand – it

New Zealand.

is the men and women that have received these

Surf Lifeguards have met the growing needs of our communities and today we are the leading aquatic safety provider in New Zealand, constantly evolving to provide a world class service on our beaches. Forty Service and Distinguished Service Awards were presented along with eight Life Member Awards celebrating volunteer work spanning many decades.

Diego Pedrioli - Instructor of the Year, being presented his Award by Mark Foy, Director of Marketing & Strategy Oceania DHL.

awards today that are the backbone of our wonderful organisation.” said Grant Florence, Chief Executive Surf Life Saving New Zealand. Award categories included DHL Volunteer of the Year, Surf Coach of the Year, Official of the Year, Examiner of the Year as well as Distinguished Service and Life Members Awards.

Pru Casey from Warrington SLSC was awarded Volunteer of the Year and Kurt Wilson from Papamoa took out Coach of the Year, while Nikki Cox was recognised for her impressive performance at the 2009 World Games in Taiwan. “The DHL Awards of Excellence pay tribute to the valuable time and effort our members dedicate to making our beaches a safer place. Many have spent

Kurt Wilson, Coach of the Year with his Father Wally Wilson, Surf Life Saving Life Member.

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Dhl Instructor Of The Year

DHL COACH OF THE YEAR

Gudsell Trophy

Diego Pedrioli

Kurt Wilson

Awarded to the club with the highest number of Surf

Club Chief Instructor for Wainui SLSC Mentor to other guards, helping them achieve their SLS Instructor Awards Patrol Captain and often helped other patrols when short providing leadership and mentoring development Gisborne District Examiner (gained Examiners Award 2009-10 season)

Head Coach at Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club Runs the mid-week programme October-March with up to 160 members Led a team of 59 Ocean Athletes in 2010 Head Coach for the 2010 BOP U16 Interdistrict Team Member of the SLSNZ Coaching Advisory, PSLSC Surf Sports and PSLSC Junior Surf Committees

Papamoa SLSC Lifeguard Awards gained. 44 Surf Lifeguard Awards

London Trophy Waipu Cove SLSC Awarded to the club with the highest number of Surf Lifeguard Awards gained as a ratio of membership

DHL Official of the Year

DHL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR

Wayne Franich

Pru Casey

Event Referee for SLSNR Member of the SLSNR Sports Operational and SLSNZ Surf Official Advisory Committees Mentor who commits significant time to identify and develop other individuals through a surf officiating pathway

Dhl International Performance of the Year Nikki Cox Awarded for her impressive performance at the 2009 World Games, Taiwan: Gold in the Board Race, Silver in Board Rescue, Bronze in Ironwoman

87 hours of voluntary patrol (Oreti, Warrington) Member of Warrington, St Kilda & St Clair Clubs 50 hours of supervising Club Health, Oreti Beach Swim training session support 4 days/week Board Member for Surf Life Saving Otago Representative Team Selector Regional Guard Assessor

20 Surf Lifeguard Awards 5 Instructor Awards 24 Refreshed Members

2010 SPECIAL AWARD WINNER Innovation Award Tim Jago Started seeking funding for Muriwai Clubhouse and quickly determined that 10 clubs in the Auckland region have building projects totalling $20m over the next 8-10 years. Realising this would be a major hurdle for clubs to fund, Tim investigated and established a unique “joint funding agency” – “joint club” approach working with multiple funders and clubs to assess their acceptance and the results to date have been very positive. A truly innovative approach to solving a real problem faced by many clubs in Surf Life Saving.

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30 SLSNZ SERVICE AWARDS Stephen Butler Member of United North Piha 1978-current

John Chapman Member of Orewa 1973-current

Steve Dickson Member of Paekakariki 1998-current

Ross Harvey Member of Paekakariki 1967- current

Barry Coleman 47 years of continuous patrolling since age 15

Benjamin Flynn Member of Paekakariki 1992- current

Bryan Faulknor (also receiving Distinguished Service Award)

Chris Gurr (also receiving Distinguished Service Award)

David Godfrey Member of Muriwai 1982- current

Mark Godwin Member of Waihi Beach 1972- current

Douglas Henderson (also receiving Distinguished Service Award)

Ann-Marie Housiaux Member of Otaki 1995- current

Andrew Kent Member of Levin-Waitarere 1997-2001 then a member of Mairangi Bay 2002- current

Pamela Ryan Member of Fitzroy 1978-1993 then a member of Lyall Bay 1993-2002

Shelley Kerr Member of Mount Maunganui 1972- current

Richard Murray Member of St Clair 1980-current

Shane Radovanovich Member of Titahi Bay, Noosa Heads & currently a member of Paekakariki

Allan Mundy (also receiving Distinguished Service Award)

Valarie Morrison Member of Scorching Bay Ladies, Worser Bay, Muriwai, Ftizroy & currently a member of Mairangi Bay

Antony Mason Member of St Clair 1984- current

Matt Warren Member of Paekakariki 1985-2005; 2008-current

Michael Taylor Member of Riversdale 1999-current

Arthur Turchie Member Lyall Bay 1985-current

Jenny Royal Member of Otaki 1984-current

Vaughan Skiffington Member of Ruakaka & currently a member of Red Beach

Nicole Taylor Member of Opotiki & currently a member of Lyall Bay

SLSNZ DISTINGUISHED AWARD WINNERS John Bryant Member of St Clair, Waimari, South Brighton & currently a member of Mount Maunganui Team Manager, Coach, Patrol Captain Board/Committee Member 22 years Received District Service Award in 2001 Received SLSNZ Service Award in 2002

Graeme Cullen Member of Waihi Beach & currently Mount Maunganui Received various District Awards SLSNZ Honorary Vice President & Board Member Received SLSNZ & Club Service Award

Kevin Moran Member of Caswell Bay, Gower, Wales Instructor, Patrol & Club Captain Board/Committee Member 20 years Received Club Distinguished Service Award in 1999 Writer of various Manuals/Programmes 10 years ILS Research Advisor National Director Surf Survival 20 years Received SLSNZ Service Award in 2004

Brent Warner Member of Mount Maunganui 1981-current Team Manager, Patrol Captain & Club Captain Rookie Lifeguard Coordinator Board Member 5 years Received various District/Club Awards & Club Life Membership in 2007

Dale Wills Member of Paekakariki 1959-current Instructor, Team Manager, Coach & Surf Official Board/Committee Member 17 years Club Captain & Club Chair Received District Service Award in 1985 District Distinguished Service Award 2009 Received SLSNZ Service Award in 2009

Douglas Henderson (also awarded Service Award) Member of Kaka Point 1985- current Club & Patrol Captain 23 years Board/Committee Member 23 years Surf Official, District Examiner Patrol Inspector, Event Referee/Carnival Controller Received District Service Award in 2003 District Distinguished Service Award 2010

Sydney Jago Member of Westshore, Oreti, Rarangi, St Kilda, Waihi Beach & Pacific Team Manager, Surf Official District/SLSNZ Organising Committee Sound 51 years District Board member 6 years Received District Service Award SLSNZ Champs Announcer 36 years Received SLSNZ Service Awards in 2007

Bryan Faulknor (also awarded Service Award) Member of Kiwi & Currently a Member of Ocean Beach Kiwi Instructor, Team Manager, Coach Club committee member 25 years Current Club Treasurer Received District Service Award in 2002 District Distinguished Service Award 2003 Received District Life Membership in 2009

Chris Gurr (also awarded Service Award) Member of South Brighton & Currently a Member of Red Beach Instructor, Team Manager, Coach & District/National Surf Official Club Board/Committee Member 17 years Coach/Asst Coach of District Teams 4 years Received District Service Award in 2010

Alan Coates Member of East End, Omanu & currently a Member of Mount Maunganui Patrol Captain, District Event Referee, Surf Official & Gear Steward Board/Committee Member 3 years Received various District Awards & District Life Membership in 2006

Allan Mundy (also awarded Service Award) Member of Mount Maunganui & Currently a Member of Omanu Beach Club President, Instructor Patrol Captain Board/Committee Member 10 years Received Club Life Membership in 2005

Wayne Franich Member of Orewa 1976-current Gear Steward, Team Manager & Surf Official Board/ Committee Member 8 years Club Captain & Club Chair Received various District Award & Club Life Membership in 2008

Bob Mercer Member of Muriwai 1968-current Instructor, Patrol Captain & Surf Official Received various District & Club Received Club Life Membership 2008

Carol Quirk (also awarded Life Membership)

31 SLSNZ LIFE MEMBERSHIPS Robert Ferguson Member Eastern United & currently United North Piha Club IRB Instructor, Patrol Captain, Surf Official President 6 years Received various District Awards & Club Life Membership Received NZLGB Lifeguard of the Year 1995

John Hook Member of Paekakariki 1975-current Team Manager, Club Treasurer & Club Captain Board/Committee member 27 years Received various District Awards & Club Life Membership

Greg McClurg Member of Worser Bay, Ocean Beach Kiwi and Currently Taylors Mistake Instructor, Team Manager & Surf Official 3 years Board/Committee member 16 years Club Chair 4 years Received various district awards & Club Life Membership Napier McFedries Member of Otaki 1963-current Instructor, Team Manager , Coach & Patrol Inspector Board / Committee Member 37 years Received various District Award & Club Life Membership

Wally Wilson Member of South Brighton 1974-current Club/District Team Manager, Club President & Patrol Captain Board / Committee Member 33 years Received Club Life Membership in 1998 Received various District awards and a Club Life Membership

David Clarke Member of Lyall Bay 1958-current Club President, Coach, Club Captain & Surf Official Received Club Life Membership in 1988 Received various District Awards SLSNZ Board 5 years

Warren Clow Member of Fitzroy 1957-current Instructor, Coach & Surf Official Board / Committee Member 18 years Received Club Life Membership in 1997 District President 1 year

Napier McFedries Member of Otaki 1963-current Instructor, Team Manager , Coach & Patrol Inspector Board / Committee Member 37 years Received various District Award & Club Life Membership

Carol Quirk Member of Paekakariki & currently a member of Lyall Bay Coach, Patrol Captain & Club President District Life Membership 1990 SLSNZ President 1992-1994

Life Members of Surf Life Saving New Zealand Norm Ingram *1945 Peter Coira *1946 Frank Chapman *1948 W (Bill) Griffin QSM *1950 W (Bill) Gerrie *1951 Alex Ross *1951 Alan Gardner *1953 Bernie McIvor *1958 F (Paddy) Ryan QSO *1959 L (Jim) Sutherland *1960 Harry Dickson *1961 H (Duke) Gillies MBE *1962 N (Toby) Berge *1963 Fred Jackson *1964 John Whisker *1965 Jack Blakeley MBE *1966 J D Hunter *1967 Colin Jones *1968 Stan Mason *1968 Muriel Brown MBE *1971 H (Ken) Farey OBE *1971 A (Bert) Ryan *1972 A (Albie) Veart MBE, MC *1972 Kenneth Morse 1973 George Perry MBE *1973 Cedric Mentiplay *1974 Bart Dennehy QSM *1976 Ivan Wilson MBE, MC *1976 Roy Pearce *1977 H E (Eddie) Millar QSO *1978 Ron Spooner *1978 Earl Coleman QSM *1979 W (Bill) Mason *1979 John Chapman QSM *1980 Pat Ellison MBE 1980 Maurice Miller *1981 Murray Haxton QSM *1982 Vic Simonsen *1982 W (Bill) Anderson *1983 Alan De Costa MBE *1983 Cyril O’Neil QSM *1984 James Ferguson *1985 Barry McLean 1986 Fred Mitchell QSM *1986 J (Allen) Lee MNZM 1987 H (Bert) McCarthny 1987 Denis Black ONZM 1988 W (Bill) Gorely 1988 Ken Mitchell *1988 Ivan Kilroy *1989 Brian Rudd MNZM, JP *1989 David Poppelwell 1990 Jim Wakelin 1990 Peter Fitzsimmons OBE 1991 Ian Greenwood MNZM 1991 Basil Vertongen QSM 1991 R (Dick) Glover 1992

I (John) Honnor OBE 1992 Mervyn Restall MNZM 1992 Colin Benbrook 1993 Barry Turpin QSM *1993 E (Brian) Velvin 1993 Jim Campbell 1994 John Constable 1994 Malcolm Beattie MBE 1995 Dan Harris QSM 1995 Neale Ames QSM 1997 Louis Jordain 1997 John Thomas 1997 Ian Given 1998 R (Bob) Harvey QSO, JP 1998 Peter Steffensen *1998 Neil Reid MNZM 1999 Brian Cairns 2001 W (Graeme) Matheson 2002 Donald Cutler 2003 Robert (Bob) Dickson 2003 John Porter 2003 Ross Malyon QSM 2004 Joost Brinck 2005 Noel Kay 2005 David Lean QSO 2005 Dennis Hall 2006 Russell Hodder 2006 Bob Rogers 2006 Kent Jarman 2007 Alan Larsen 2007 Ian Maclaine 2007 Peter Thorpe 2007 Raymond Trilford 2007 Denis Cooksley 2008 Alan Thompson 2008 Graeme Danks 2009 David Emett 2009 Peter Gibbons 2009 June McGregor QSM 2009 Brian Quirk 2009 Ted Varcoe 2009 David Clarke 2010 Warren Clow 2010 Robert Ferguson 2010 John Hook 2010 Greg McClurg 2010 Napier McFredries 2010 Carol Quirk 2010 Wally Wilson 2010 * Deceased

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Kiwi Mike Janes Competes in the Kellogg’s Surf Series New Zealand surf lifesaver Mike Janes lined up with the elite of the sport after he was given a wildcard entry into the lucrative Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series which kicked off in November. The 26-year-old was a late inclusion after he narrowly

The inclusion of Janes, Coolangatta Gold champion

“I was coming back into the beach

missed directly qualifying for the five round event at a

Caine Eckstein and Australian Ironman champion Pierce

and nose-dived my board” a gutted

preliminary trial. New Zealand Ironman champion Daniel

Leonard alongside defending series champion Shannon

Janes explained. “I fell off and had

Moodie missed out, after competing in the series last

Eckstein, last year’s runner-up Hugh Dougherty, all-time

to scramble back on but then I was

year, while top Ironwomen Maddison Boon and Nikki Cox

greats Ky Hurst and Zane Holmes and rising stars Ali Day

at the back of the pack and was just

also didn’t make it.

and Matt Poole gives the born again series the strongest

chasing from there. These guys are just

field in the sport’s history.

so good that if you give them an inch,

Janes credited the enormous endurance training he put in

pretty soon you’ll be a mile behind and

with coach Phil Clayton for paving his way into the series

After being declared one to watch by Ironman legend Guy

which focusses on longer races this year - “I thought

Leech in the lead up to the season opener at Currumbin

I had a pretty good trial, particularly on the Saturday

on the Gold Coast Janes finished a credible 12th in the 20

Janes is now on 10 points, 17th

when I picked up a couple of fourths, but I rolled my

strong mens field beating home some of the sport’s best.

overall, and plans on spending some

ankle heading into the swim on the Sunday and thought I’d blown it” Janes said. “There were something like 59 people going for just six wildcard spots so I was pretty pumped when I heard the news.”

However the second round held in cold waters at Bondi Beach in Sydney wasn’t so memorable when a costly mistake on the board leg saw the kiwi hopeful come home at the back of the pack.

that’s exactly what happened.”

long hours with coach Phil Clayton to iron out some technical hitches in the lead up to the third round at Coolum in Queensland.

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Kiwi Lifesavers Grab Golden Haul in Japan a. NZ Zealand A Team ready to race in Japan at 2010 Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Challenge. b. Katrina Madill receives her gold medal after winning the Board Race at the 2010 Sanyo Bussan International Lifesaving Challenge.

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New Zealand surf lifesavers came away with four gold medals from the Sanyo Bussan Lifesaving Challenge in Japan on 5 September 2010. The eight-strong kiwi contingent - competing as a

As well as the gold haul, New Zealand picked up

national development team - also finished second

seven silver medals and four bronze, finishing on

behind Australia in the overall standings.

384 points, 19 behind Australia. Hosts Japan were

Christchurch sprinter Chanel Hickman led the

third on 326.

charge in her first international competition, winning

Madison Boon finished second in the Ironwoman

the beach sprint at the Nanki Shirihama venue and

race while Janes was second in the board race and

backing up later in the day with a win in the

in the Ironman.

beach flags.

“Surf Life Saving and our members and

Mount Maunganui’s Katrina Madill joined in the gold

stakeholders are all very proud of what our young

rush by winning the female board race, heading

team achieved in Japan” General Manager of

home top Australian Ironwoman Bonnie Hancock.

Programmes and Services Nathan Hight said. “The

Dylan Dunlop-Barrett (New Plymouth), Wainui’s Toby Harris and Midway pair Mike Janes and Cory Taylor then teamed up to capture a fourth win in the men’s tube rescue. Co-coach Carl Newman said the New Zealand team faced huge hurdles but they competed superbly. “It was a really tough environment for our athletes with the heat but each of the team members really fronted up. Other teams had 12 athletes competing so to achieve these results with only an eight-strong team was remarkable.”

athletes involved had a great opportunity to race at international level - that was a new experience for many of them. Each of them fronted up in difficult conditions against good opposition, and now have their hands up for future honors.”

New Zealand Results Women Beach Sprint: Chanel Hickman 1; Surf Teams Race: Wannan, Boon, Madill 3; Board Race: Katrina Madill 1, Madison Boon 4; Beach Relay: Boon, Wannan, Hickman, Madill 2; Ironman: Madison Boon 2; Taplin: Boon, Wannan, Hickman, Madill 2; Beach Flags: Chanel Hickman 1, Katrina Madill 12; Board Rescue: 3; Tube Rescue: Boon, Wannan, Hickman, Madill 4. Men Beach Sprint: Toby Harris 3; Surf Teams Race: Dunlop-Barrett, Janes, Taylor 2; Board Race: Mike Janes 2, Cory Taylor 6; Beach Relay Janes, Dunlop-Barrett, Taylor, Harris 6; Ironman: Mike Janes 2; Taplin: Janes, Dunlop-Barrett, Taylor, Harris 2; Beach Flags: Toby Harris 3; Cory Taylor 14; Board Rescue: 2; Tube Rescue: Janes, Dunlop-Barrett, Taylor, Harris 1. Overall Australia 403 New Zealand A 384 Japan 326 USA 315 Great Britain 296 Japan B 229 Canada 180 Hong Kong/China 171

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Lyall Bay dominates State NZ Pool Lifesaving Championships Wellington’s Lyall Bay club effortlessly captured the overall club title for a fifth year in a row at surf lifesaving’s State New Zealand Pool Championships held in October 2010.

In their home pool at the Wellington Regional

Piha pool specialists Nicholas Adams and Kirsty

Aquatic Centre in Kilbirnie, Lyall Bay’s 83-strong

Wannan helped lift their club’s open points tally

squad of athletes accumulated 1192 points over the

while St Clair’s Stephanie Laughton - a noted IRB

three-day event.

racer - showed her versatility in the pool. There was

Gisborne’s Waikanae club finished second with 874 points, while Paekakariki and Mount Maunganui scored 674 and 489 respectively. Though Lyall Bay was a serious force, the individual stars of the carnival were Titahi Bay’s John Gatfield, who dominated the open men’s arena, and Midway teenager Chris Dawson. Gatfield won the 50m swim with fins title in 20.66, the 200m swim with obstacles in 2:01.98, the 100m rescue medley in 1:10.81 and the 50m manikin carry without fins in 36.38.

even some outstanding success for the southernmost surf lifesaving club in the world, Invercargill’s Oreti SLSC, with team members Simon Cook, Luke Davies, Richard Harris and Thomas Howie winning the 4x50m medley relay from Mairangi Bay and Piha. Harris then backed up to win the 100m manikin tow with fins in 1:03.26 from James Verreault (Mairangi Bay) and Rhys Applegarth (St Clair), while Laughton, from St Clair, headed home her sister Carla in the women’s race.

Dawson won the open 100m manikin carry with fins and picked up a string of podium finishes in the under-19 grade. He was later named as the male athlete of the carnival, with South Brighton’s Marina Macartney the top female. The 20-year-old won the open 50m manikin carry without fins, helped South Brighton win relay gold and grabbed two silver and four bronze medals. With the 12-strong New Zealand team away competing at the world championships in Egypt, an a: Steph Laughton from St Clair attempts the clip in of the manikin before starting the long haul back up the pool at the 2010 State New Zealand Pool Lifesaving Championships. PHOTO: Jun Tanlayco.

under-20 Australian development side also scored some strong results in the open grade. Sam Bell led a clean-sweep of the medal positions in the 200m super lifesaver event, heading home compatriots Tim Schofield and Leigh Ryan, while Rachelle King, Jessica Lauricella and Emily Chaffey emulated that result in the women’s division.

b b. Australia Under 20 and Waikanae (Gisborne) competitors fight it out in the blue ribbon ‘line throw’ event where competitors must reel in a rope then throw in to their partner 15m down the pool and pull them to safety (world record is under 10s… try it!) PHOTO: Jun Tanlayco.

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Andy McMillan, Glenn Anderson and Steve Kent celebrate winning the Mens Tube Rescue with the teams signature “black fins” arm gesture at the World Life Saving Championships, Egypt, October 2010.

Kiwi Lifesavers Record Historic Gold Rush

A massive last-day effort saw the New Zealand Surf Lifesaving team come within an inch of snatching the overall title at the world championships in Egypt on 9 October 2010. The team collected a record nine gold medals, ten silvers and four bronzes in a withering finish and ended just 24 points adrift of Australia’s 800-point winning tally.

it to Australia on the last day was fantastic. I was a pretty proud kiwi and it was a great feeling.” The nine gold medals were the most New Zealand has captured since they won the world title on home sand in 1998 and four more than the team was able to take out in 2008 in Germany or 2006 in Australia. Australia have won every world championship since 1998 and 2010 was shaping up to be the year for the kiwis. The kiwi campaign got off to the perfect start when New Plymouth sprinter Paul Cracroft-Wilson held off Japan’s Masato Ueki and South African Ryle De Morny to win the beach flags title. Maintaining New Zealand’s proud record in that discipline, following

As a heavy 1m swell pounded Alexandria’s Mamoura

on from 2008 winner Ben Willis and three-time

Beach, the Antipodean teams again fought out a

champion Morgan Foster.

two-team duel to leave third-placed Germany more than 200 points adrift.

And that was just the beginning. Mount Maunganui’s Chelsea Maples, who was controversially disqualified

“I’ve been to five world championships and that was

in the women’s flags, made amends by winning

by the far the best effort we’ve made” New Zealand

the beach sprint, heading off Australian rival Laura

co-captain Glenn Anderson said. “We’re a bit gutted

Shorter and South African Mandi Maritz.

to come so close but the way we stood up and took

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“We’re a bit gutted to come so close but the way we stood up and took it to Australia on the last day was fantastic. I was a pretty proud kiwi and it was a great feeling.” NZ Captain Glenn Anderson

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Taranaki’s Ayla Dunlop-Barrett then held off Australian

The pair combined with Dunlop-Barrett and Julia

Ironwoman star Kristyl Smith to win the surf race

Toomey for fourth in the women’s beach relay,

and Hawkes Bay’s Dan Moodie out-duelled a star-

Dunlop-Barrett and Maples were fourth in the

studded field to win the men’s board race.

women’s board rescue and Anderson and Morrison

Moodie’s final-day efforts were particularly impressive,

were fourth in the men’s board rescue.

just beaten into second by Australian Shannon

The New Zealand Surf Life Saving Team’s focus now

Eckstein in the glamour Ironman race, but helping

turns to home shores when the DHL International

New Zealand end the championships on a high in the

Surf Challenge comes to main beach, Mt Maunganui

final team relay.

31 January – 4 February 2011 as part of the Festival

Moodie, Andy McMillan, Anderson and Kevin

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of Surf Sport.

Morrison combined to win the fifth gold of the day in the men’s taplin relay, heading off Australia’s Eckstein, Thomas Nolan, Chris Allum and Downie Langthorne. They brilliantly bent the rules by splitting the swim leg in two, with McMillan tagging Anderson halfway through and the kiwi captain powering home, completing the last run leg as well, to win by 50m. Moodie, Anderson, Morrison and Cracroft-Wilson also won silver in the beach relay, behind surprising winners Egypt, on their home beach. The New Zealand women’s taplin team also finished second, while Andy McMillan and Nikki Cox grabbed bronze medals in the men’s surf race and Ironwoman

a. Samantha Lee, Ayla Dunlop Barrett, Rachel Clarke and Julia Toomey are number one after winning Gold in the women’s 4 x 50m obstacle relay.

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b. Chelsea Maples: GOLD in womens beach sprint. c. Paul Cracroft Wilson with Japanese beach flags star Masato Ueki after winning the Beach Flags.

races respectively. Cox couldn’t defend her world board race title she won two years ago, finishing fourth, with Maples a spot behind her in fifth.

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World titles for East End crew

Top Taranaki IRB crew East End are on top of the world after completely dominating the Lifesaving World Interclub titles in Egypt during October 2010. The Andrew Cronin led team - which also featured

A crew from Hawkes Bay’s Waimarama club -

his wife Emma, James Moorwood and Geoff Cronin

Michael Harman, Ben Cross, Tim Cox and Greg

- took out the single rescue, mass rescue and tube

Lay - also picked up silver in the tube rescue event,

rescue titles in lake-like conditions at Alexandria’s

although they had bad luck with disqualifications in

Mamoura Beach.

other events.

It continued a proud record for New Zealand crews

East End’s dominance was such that they didn’t drop

at the worlds, two years after Mairangi Bay’s Danny

a race throughout two heats, semifinals and finals in

Morrison and Cameron Alison picked up two golds

each of the three events - an extraordinary 12-race

and a silver in Germany.

winning streak.

“It was great to come over and make sure New

“It was a unique experience to be racing against all

Zealand remained at the top of the world, following

these other international crews and we’re very proud

on from Danny’s efforts in 2008” Cronin said. “We’ve

of our achievements” Cronin said.

got a proud heritage in IRB racing in this country and the standard of racing in New Zealand held us in pretty good stead against the international crews. We were pushed but because of the tough competition at our own national championships, we were able to come through.”

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Sports Talk Surf Life Saving have been working hard to set up some great events for you – the members! We asked you what you wanted, you told us and now we’re taking action...

You told us you wanted larger, more diverse events… This summer Surf Life Saving is bringing you an incredible nine days of action with “The Festival of Surf Sport” at Mount Maunganui in January. We know the number and location of events can create logistical and financial challenges for our clubs and clubbies. This year, all members have an opportunity to see and be part of the full spectrum of events – from Under 14s through to the best in the world at the International Surf Challenge… all in the same place over nine days of exciting action. Check out the promo in this edition of Surf Rescue or go online to: www.surflifesaving.org.nz

Our surf officials told us they wanted a more timely and transparent appointments process… This season applications for Surf Official and Event Assistant positions for all National and Regional Championship events were sent out to all of our members who had officiated at events or attended a Level One Surf Officials course in the past three years. A committee of both paid and volunteer members selected the Event Referees, who in turn selected the Surf Officials and Event Assistants for their areas. These appointments for the season were communicated with the Surf Officials and Event Assistants in September to make travel arrangements and planning easier for our volunteers.

You told us you wanted more excitement at our key national events… A large focus has been placed on the ways in which Surf Life Saving can add value to the competitive and spectator experience offered to our members at our national events. This season will see the inclusion of on beach technology with a big screen showing live replays, athlete profiles and much more during selected days at the Festival of Surf Sport. An event ‘hub’ environment with the 30m (diameter) Dome at Nationals and central hubs at both the Festival of Surf Sport and Oceans 11’ will become a focal point where competitors and spectators alike can feel part of the action. Custom designed event merchandise will also allow clubbies to take a memento home as a keepsake for the pool room.

Our competitors told us that the quality of surf officiating is THE most critical factor influencing the quality of competitive experience they get from participating in events… Surf Life Saving have helped our key national event officials (Event Referees etc) come together to plan for the summer and create a blueprint to become a high performing officials team that will lead the delivery of high quality officiating this summer and beyond.

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Our clubs and coaches told us they wanted event entry information, programmes and online entries earlier… On 1 November entries were opened for ALL National Championship events across the country. This initiative was put in place to provide early information for Team Managers so they can plan and coordinate their teams as effectively as possible. Entry memos, draft programmes and meeting times are available on featured event pages on Surf Life Saving’s website: www.surflifesaving.org.nz/eventpages

Our club administrators told us it was time consuming to enter event codes using the online entry system… Surf Life Saving have created an IT application in the entry process to make entering athletes easier for club administrators. A drop down tool has been created to quickly tick all events you wish to enter a member into.

Our clubs and members told us they wanted greater transparency around how major national events get awarded to different beaches…

Our high performance athletes, managers and coaches told us they want greater transparency on the national team selection process…

Surf Life Saving have been busy investigating best

We have had a record number of applications for

practice and will launch a national event expression

selection to the New Zealand and New Zealand

of interest process early next year that will encourage

Development teams which are expected to be

clubs to team up with local councils and other partners

announced shortly, following conclusion of the

to bid for our marquee national events. Through this

High Performance Trial at Mount Maunganui on 4

process we’ll assess various options for key event

December 2010 (excluding the Surf Boat crews that

venues and tenures. We aim to award key events for

will be announced following the Surf Boat Series at

the next two seasons and release a two year event

Whangamata on 2 January 2011).

calendar by the middle of 2011.

The teams will then compete against the best in the world as we host the DHL International Surf Challenge

Our competitors and coaches told us we need some new event ideas to help retain and attract talent in our sport…

as part of the Festival of Surf Sport. This is also the first

Surf Life Saving has identified a number of exciting

positions for Team Managers and coaches for both the

opportunities that we are considering for our membership. Any opportunity we pursue will have desired outcomes of a) increased public profile for surf sport and b) fill a gap in our existing event pathway and

major event of our two year campaign to win the 2012 World Championship by beating the Aussies on their own turf at Adelaide in November 2012. Two important selection processes will be open to the membership soon for the 2012 World Championship. During December we’ll be advertising for management New Zealand and New Zealand Development Squads. Then early next year we’ll open the selection process for the New Zealand and New Zealand Development Squads which will be selected after Nationals.

therefore optimise the journey from racing as a nipper right through to being the best in the world. We hope to announce the fruits of this labour over the coming summer months so stay tuned.

See you on the beach this summer!

SURF LIFE SAVING | surf rescue | dec 2010

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Education Programmes The beach and coastal environment in New Zealand is high risk, with significant potential for injury or loss of life by drowning. On average, over 3,000 people require assistance from Surf Lifeguards and 27 people drown at the beach each year.

Beach Ed

Active Communities

Beach Ed is a theoretical and experiential based

Active Communities is a SPARC lead initiative aimed

programme where students learn about surf and

at increasing participation and challenging behaviour

beach safety from experienced Surf Lifeguards.

in relation to physical activity at local and

Surf Life Saving’s purpose to ‘prevent drowning and

and messages.

injury in New Zealand’ is achieved as much through

Surf to School

education as it is through lifeguard services and we have a number of education and awareness initiatives. These initiatives support the development of knowledge and skills to enhance safer attitudes and behaviours in, on and around the water and are

It continues to be the flagship programme delivering to over 50,000 school students plus their parents and teachers annually. Beach Ed is designed specifically for primary and intermediate students and aims to deliver “a safe, fun and educational day at the beach”. It is user friendly and ensures delivery is consistent in style, content

While Beach Ed is about children learning while attending a day at the beach, Surf to School sees the Surf Lifeguard travel to the school to deliver a water safety programme in the classroom.

delivered through three primary channels:

Surf to School is available for schools in the Waikato,

1. Practical, experiential programmes and resources

greater Auckland and Northland. The diversity of

2. Integrated communication using marketing and media 3. Direct (face to face) engagement with Surf Lifeguards on patrol or at events

these audiences means that this resource is not intended as a “one size fits all” programme. Rather it has been developed to ensure that it can be adapted to meet the needs of unique school communities, the types of beaches they use and the types of activities

Following is a summary of the practical and

they get into while at the beach.

experiential programmes we have on offer in

State Kiwi Swim Safe

2010-11. A real focus has been to partner and

regional levels.

Surf Life Saving is involved in two Active Communities’ projects: Wai Wise This project aims to educate target populations and facilitate opportunities for the skill development necessary to participate in water based sport. It is based in Waitakere and aims to facilitate education programmes and pathways for individuals and organisations to be introduced to a club environment. Partners in this project are SPARC, Sport Waitakere Water Safe Auckland, Safe Waitakere and Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

Waikato River Alive This project seeks to increase water based sporting opportunities to predominately Maori communities on the iconic Waikato River from Meremere to Port Waikato. Partners in this project are SPARC, Counties Manukau Sport, Water Safety New Zealand, Waka

collaborate with other agencies. This has not only

State Kiwi Swim Safe is a comprehensive programme

Ama New Zealand, Surfing New Zealand, Community

helped us reach more people, but has also helped us

designed to give school teachers the necessary skills,

Leisure Management, Huakina Development Trust,

reach the right people.

knowledge and confidence to deliver a programme

Franklin District Council, Waikato District Council and

that reflects the aquatic requirements of the New

Surf Life Saving New Zealand.

Zealand Curriculum. With the support of State Insurance, Surf Life Saving New Zealand has collaborated with Swimming New Zealand and Aquatic Education New Zealand to design this programme. Beach Ed and Surf to School form modules within this exciting new venture aimed at increasing both swimming ability and survival skills.

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Member Education Update IRB Qualification Changes

New Manual

Advanced Lifeguard Award

There have been a number of small changes to the

The IRB Manual is being replaced this season with

Historically the Advanced Lifeguard Award (ALA) was

IRB qualifications recently that have been brought

the new Powercraft Manual. The Powercraft Manual

accomplished through completion of a number of

about as a result of:

is the key resource for the IRB Crewperson Module

qualifications after the Senior Lifeguard School. The

• Changes to the Surf Lifeguard Award – removal of

and Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver. This new

Senior Lifeguard School has changed in name and

manual also sees the inclusion of Rescue Water Craft

content to become the National Lifeguard School

(RWC) material.

(NLS). Changes to the Lifeguard Pathway have

IRB material • Reduction of cross over for the crew and driver qualifications • A push to increase the quality of education for our members • A new Powercraft Manual Changes to the IRB qualifications include: Name changes • IRB Crewperson Module, previously the IRB Crewpersons Award • Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver, previously the IRB Driver Award

Along with the Powercraft Manual comes an IRB Workbook (free with every manual purchase) with two sections, the first covering material for the IRB Crewperson Module and the second covering material for the Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver. All relevant parts of the workbook must be

• Surf life Saving Member • Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)

• At least three seasons of active patrolling

Chief Examiner’s Meeting

• Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver or IRB Driver

In July a Chief Examiner’s meeting was held in

• Senior Lifeguard Award – Patrol Captain

to generate consistency in the Surf Lifeguard Award

Award (refreshed)

• First Aid Level 1

nationwide. This year the meeting focussed on the

• Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification

roles and responsibilities of the Chief Examiner,

• 800 metre pool swim in under 14 minutes

examiners and the Club Development Officer

• Instructors Award (SLA or IRB)

• Current member of a Surf Life Saving Club

(CDO) for the Surf Lifeguard Award. Key content

Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver (SLA-IRBD)

from the Chief Examiner’s meeting is passed to all

Before you are able to attend an exam for (SLA-IRBD)

instructor briefing. It is important that all examiners

you must have all of the prerequisites:

and instructors wishing to be active attend this

• 16 years of age

briefing each year. Next year will see a similar meeting

• IRB Crewperson Module

for IRB qualifications.

and be currently refreshed)

follows:

• 17-years old or above

IRB Crewperson Module (remains the same):

• Surf Lifeguard Award (held for at least six months

The prerequisites for attendance to the NLS are as

qualification.

Wellington. The meeting is an annual event created

• Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)

completion of the NLS and all the prerequisites for it.

completed before attending an examination for either

Prerequisite changes

• 14 years of age

meant that the ALA is now gained through successful

other examiners via the annual local examiner and

This season sees the inclusion of the Instructors Award as a prerequisite. Next season will see the inclusion of First Aid Level 2 as a prerequisite once consistent first aid levels have been established nationwide within Surf Life Saving.

Coaching Courses Coach education is in full swing this season with many Introduction to Surf Coaching and Developing

• Current member of a Surf Life Saving Club

Surf Coach courses already completed. This season

The main difference now is the inclusion of the IRB

will also see the second Competitive Surf Coach

Crewperson Module as a prerequisite for the Senior Lifeguard Award – IRB Driver. Resources for IRB instructors are now available online at: www.surflifesaving.org.nz

course run (Wellington end of November) and a pilot Performance Surf Coach course (end of the season, venue TBC). For information on registration for any courses see the Surf Life Saving website: www.surflifesaving.org.nz

SURF LIFE SAVING | surf rescue | dec 2010

Two great kiwi icons partnered up again this year as Surf Life Saving was the grateful recipient charity at Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park. Surf Lifeguards were out in force at both the Christchurch (27 November) and Auckland (11 December) events selling light-sticks and Santa hats and giving away chocolate treats. For Surf Life Saving it was a wonderful opportunity to partner with such a high profile event leading into New Zealand’s summer and helps ensure beach safety is top of mind over the busy holiday season. Surf Life Saving will also benefit from funds raised at the events. Surf Life Saving New Zealand would like to express sincere thanks on behalf of all its members and clubs to Coca-Cola for its continued commitment and support helping keep New Zealand’s favourite playground safe.

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