Surf Sports Committees

CMT members should appoint a group of interested and involved members who have a passion for surf sports to an SLSC Surf Sports Committee. The span of the committee should be to consider coaching and development pathways, high-performance pathways, athlete support, gear and equipment policies and fundraising activities. This committee assists the surf sports cohort of a club in attaining their competitive goals (for example, funding assistance for new surf boats, skis or funding to offset costs of attending national events).

A well-organised Surf Sports Committee can significantly influence the overarching recruitment and retention success of an SLSC, which translates broadly into patrol capability and capacity. It can also ensure a strong and positive culture is developed and perpetuated within the SLSC from among the competitive group and those keen to support and follow their progress.
Your SLSC Surf Sports Committee may also form competition or selection subcommittees.

The network of volunteer Branch DOSSs regularly meets with the SLSNSW Surf Sports Manager to discuss significant matters relating to surf sports within NSW and advises the SLSNSW representatives of the national surf sports committees.

The SLSNSW SSC consists of the SLSNSW Director, all SLSNSW Branch DOSSs and up to five independent members appointed for a 3-year term who do not otherwise sit on the SLSNSW or SLSS Board or SLSNSW State Council.

The purpose of the SSC is to provide strategic leadership for surf sports activities to support effective decision-making at all levels of SLSNSW. The committee is responsible for supporting and informing the overall strategic development, growth and management of SLSNSW’s surf sports activities related to SLSNSW’s strategic priorities.

The SSC meets quarterly and as required or as directed by the SLSNSW Board. Refer to the latest SLSNSW Regulations and SLSNSW Standing Committees Charter for more information on the committee and its structure. Also, refer to the expression of interest requests from SLSNSW if you wish to join this committee as an independent member.

You can send feedback for this committee to SLSNSW Surf Sports team.

The SAC is a group of elected volunteer lifesaving sports advisers from each state, the SLSA Surf Sports Athlete of the Year and independent skill-based (non-voting) members appointed by the Chair who regularly meet to represent the views of SLS members on nationally significant matters relating to surf sports.

The Surf Sports Chair role is responsible for supporting and informing the overall strategic development, growth and management of SLSA sport to meet SLSA strategic priorities. These priorities include growing participation, enhancing the development and performance of athletes, coaches and officials, technical advice and facilitation of national sporting events.

The SAC meets at least two times per year and as required or as directed by the SLSA Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or President. Refer to the SLSA Regulations and expression of interest requests from SLSA within SLSNSW communications for more information.

You can send feedback for this committee to SLSNSW Surf Sports team.