REPORT - Surf Life Saving Tasmania

2017 - 2018

ANNUALREPORT

02 Who We Are – Clubs, Units, Services & Members

03 2017-18 Snapshot

04 Presidents Report & CEO Report

06 Board of Directors & Life Members

07 Patrons, Executives & Committees

08 Lifesaving Operations

10 Member Education

12 Development

14 Community Engagement & Education

18 Public Training and Consulting

19 Honours and Awards

20 Surf Sports

22 State Representative Teams

24 State Championship Results

38 Celebrating our Clubs, Marine Rescue Units & Volunteers

41 Supporters

CONTENTSWhy We Exist

Tasmania is an island with an extensive accessible

coastline. There are 1,269 accessible mainland

beaches and 348 on the 5 islands off the Tasmanian

coastline. SLST exists to develop practices in

education, prevention and rescue, to meet a target

of zero preventable drownings and to set the

benchmark for aquatic rescue in Tasmania.

Our Mission

To save lives, create great Australians and build

healthy and safe communities.

How do we fulfil our mission?

The majority of our services are provided by

trained volunteer surf lifesavers and marine

rescue groups who help provide safer aquatic

environments for the community to enjoy in a

number of ways:

• Volunteer patrols and callouts;

• Lifeguard services for councils,

schools,community events;

• Community education, water safety awareness

and participation events;

• Community events such as the Falls Festival,

regattas, Dark Mofo Solstice Swim and

community triathlons.

Strategic Intent (2015-2020)

• Saving Lives 365

• Healthy Surf Life Saving Clubs and Volunteer

Marine Rescue groups

• Government Recognition

• Financial Security

• Effective State Organisation

• Involving all Australians

• Learning for Life

• Active for Life

• Innovating Surf Life Saving

SURF LIFE SAVING CLUBS 1 Bicheno SLSC

2 Boat Harbour Beach SLSC

3 Bridport SLSC

4 Burnie SLSC

5 Carlton Park SLSC

6 Clifton Beach SLSC

7 Devonport SLSC

8 Launceston LSC

9 Kingston Beach SLSC

10 Penguin SLSC

11 Port Sorell SLSC

12 Scamander SLSC

13 Somerset SLSC

14 Ulverstone SLSC

VOLUNTEER MARINE RESCUE SERVICES15 Sea Rescue Tasmania

16 Freycinet VMR

17 Tamar Sea Rescue

18 Central Coast Marine Rescue & Training

19 Kingborough VMR

20 Wynyard VMR

21 St Helens VMR

SERVICESRWC Support Operations

Swift / Flood Water Rescue

North-East Jet Rescue Boat Service

North-West Jet Rescue Boat Service

746patrolling surf lifesavers

105Marine Rescue

924Nippers

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81First Aid Treatments

30,000People reached via Community

Awareness Programs

1,186People TRAINED IN

FIRST AID & CPR

22,000Volunteer Patrol Hours

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AND SERVICES SNAPSHOT

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F R O M T H E P R E S I D E N T

& CEO

Amber is the 2017-18 Surf Lifesaver of the Year

“My single greatest achievement is to promote surf lifesaving to my community. I did this by working with the local high

school to create awareness, not only through education about water safety and survival skills but also the valuable role that

surf lifesaving plays our local community and how they can become part of something bigger than themselves to help their

community. One of the current challenges I see within surf lifesaving is inclusion, not only for people with a disability but

also those of our most “at risk” groups, for example immigrants. After attending the recent SLSA Inclusion and Accessibility

Conference, I can see a need to implement inclusion programs in my community. The Starfish Nippers program, as well as

targeted education for other “at risk” groups, will help to overcome this challenge.”

AMBER LOONE DEVONPORT SLSC

SLSC SNAPSHOT

On behalf of Surf Life Saving Tasmania (SLST ) and our members it is a pleasure to present the 2017-2018 Annual Report to our valued members, partners and stakeholders. This report provides a snapshot of the range of services and programs delivered by SLST, our 14 Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC’s), 7 Volunteer Marine Rescue (VMR) groups and 3 Support Services.

SLST has traditionally been the means by which the

general public have able to enjoy patrolled beaches

knowing that their safety is of paramount importance.

This remains one of our major aims but as the public

has become more mobile, they are venturing into areas

beyond the patrolled areas i.e. the “Flags”. To deliver on

our vision, continue to remain relevant to our stakehold-

ers and water users, SLST is delivering programs and

services “beyond the flags” outside its tradition domain.

In saying this it must be stressed that our ‘traditional’

club based organisation will always be an important

and critical component, without which SLST would not

be able to support our objectives and vision of zero

preventable drownings.

With this in mind, our mission is “To save lives, create

great Australians and build healthy and safe Commu-

nities”. We will do this via our 9 identified strategic

directions previously mentioned in this report. This is a

move towards being a relevant lifesaving organisation

365 days of the year rather than the traditional summer

months. Whilst this is simple to say it is not quite that

easy to achieve.

As you can see surf lifesaving is no longer just confined

to its traditional area of the patrolled beach. This of

course brings with it a number of issues which we will

need to address. One of the major issues facing SLST

and in deed surf lifesaving across Australia in general

is that being a volunteer based organisation, we are

placing ever increasing demands on our members. SLST

continues to work to make life easier for our volunteers

whilst bringing fun back through, programs, systems and

a Support Officer for volunteers.

This of course has a financial implication as to how all

this can be sustainably funded into the future. SLST is

As you will read throughout the Annual Report, SLST has

extended its lifesaving services beyond the traditional

flags to providing an all risks all hazards interoperable

inland, inshore and offshore rescue service throughout

Tasmania with the overall objective to reduce the rate

of preventable drowning in Tasmania. To achieve this,

we continue to work extend lifesaving coverage across

coastal and aquatic environments to match community

needs and the expectations of all stakeholders by

providing quality lifesaving services and be a support

agency to Tasmania Emergency Services.

TO ACHIEVE THIS, WE NEED TO:

• Integrate lifesaving and emergency rescue

services based on needs and capabilities uli-

tising best practice systems and technologies;

• Be rescue ready 365 days a year for emer-

gencies and integrated into state, regional and

local emergency management systems;

• Continually educate and train our lifesavers

by ensuring best practises and procedures;

• Educate the community about water safety

and provide training in lifesaving skills;

• Contribute to the delivery of the Australian

and Tasmanian Government’s Water safety

strategies.

continuing to work diligently to ensure that it has a sus-

tainable revenue stream which is not totally dependent

on Government funding in order to survive. We provide

training to outside organisations in the areas of first aid,

CPR courses, risk management services, consulting,

contracting lifeguard services, motor boat and PWC

licence courses. These activities assist in our objective

of educating the general public in lifesaving skills, with

all surplus’s used to support programs for members and

delivering lifesaving services to the community.

The achievements mentioned in this report would not

have been possible without the tireless work by our

We have progressed the Tasmanian Government’s

desired outcome to deliver a world class inland, inshore

and offshore rescue service. This has provided Tasma-

nia with a coordinated one stop shop for all volunteer

aquatic rescue capabilities. We have put in place proto-

cols with Tasmania Police for the ability to be called out

to any response whether that be a boat in distress along

the coastline, search and rescue operations to surge

capacity in large scale natural disasters.

SLST is continuing to work with a number of schools to

use our risk assessment/management app when taking

students on out of school activities/excursions. This

enables schools/teachers to plan the activity, ensure

the safety of their students and manage any associated

risk while stream lining paperwork. We aim to support

schools in providing students with the experiences we

enjoyed growing up and life lessons learnt from these

Offcampus activities. The aim is having this capability

available in all Tasmanian schools and hopefully moving

Australia wide.

Both these initiatives are an indication of SLST

ability and desire to make available its knowledge and

understanding of lifesaving into practical applications

which reduce risks of potential injuries and importantly

drowning. Throughout this report, you will read about

the programs we are delivering to our members,

community providing with skills for life with clear

educational and development pathways which in turn

provide lifelong opportunities to be employable and

develop valuable skills

volunteer members, directors, officers, their families,

staff, our partners and supporters who have all assisted

us progress towards our vision and the safety of those in

the aquatic environment.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the State Govern-

ment, our valued partners, Surf Life Saving Australia and

all supporters who have contributed to help us.

President Stephen Godfrey

Chief Executive Officer Tony van den Enden

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B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S L I F E M E M B E R S & S T A F F

SLS TASMANIA

Patron

The Governor of Tasmania, Her Excellency Professor the Honourable Kate Warner AM

Vice Patrons

The Premier of Tasmania, the Honourable Will Hodgman

The Mayor of Burnie, Alvwyn Boyd

The Mayor of Central Coast, Jan Bonde

The Mayor of Clarence, Doug Chipman

The Mayor of Devonport, Steve Martin

The Lord Mayor of Hobart, Sue Hickey

The Mayor of Kingborough, Steve Wass

The Mayor of Sorell, Kerry Vincent

The Mayor of Launceston, Albert van Zetten

The Mayor of George Town, Bridget Archer

The Mayor of Waratah-Wynyard, Robby Walsh

The Mayor of Latrobe, Peter Freshney

The Mayor of Glamorgan Spring Bay, Michael Kent

Life Members

1942 JH Henry*

1949 DJ Wilson*

1950 WT James*

1952 AD Sloane+*

1954 NB Wilson OAM+*

1955 AG Norton*

1960 AC Hardy*, BD Shipp*, AV Dumbleton*

1967 CE Rector AM+*

1968 H Wilson BEM+*, KO Lyons*

1969 LS McDonald OAM+*, KC Knight BEM+

1971 BG Cole*, HB Overall*, ND Davies*

1975 WA Furey OAM*

1976 RA Smith OAM+, ER Smith OAM*

1980 PC Hyland, AN Marsden

1985 DP Coleman, NR Viney OAM

1987 BE Lovelock*

1991 RD Blake OAM

1994 GR Lyons OAM+, B Norton-Smith, JL Hickey

1996 E Smith

1997 GJ Owens, B Edwards

2000 S Gray

2001 P Kenny

2004 J Whitehouse OAM

2006 J Kenny, S Godfrey, D Marsh, G Marsh, G Rollins

2011 G Bird

2014 L Norton-Smith, J Kay, S Kay

2015 J Lyons

2016 J van der Woude, A Eustace

* Deceased + Australian Life Member

Volunteer Officers & Committees

Finance and Audit CommitteeMichael Stolp, Don Marsh, Stephen Godfrey, Joss Fenton (Independent)

Lifesaving

Lifesaving ExecutiveJulian Hickey (Chair/State Officer) Philippa Lohrey, Abbey Fairbrother, Simon Eade, Brian Grant

State Duty OfficersAndrew Fogarty, Paul Hawkins, Boyd Griggs, Tony van den Enden, Chris Jacobson

State Radio AdvisorGreg Bird

Surf Sports

Surf Sports ExecutiveJulie Kay (Chair/State Officer), Don Marsh, Jeremy Norton, Tim Blair, Barney Reardon, Craig McKinnon, James Lyons

State Appointed Positions & Committees

Auditors KPMG

Legal AdvisorsIan Fullagar

HistorianKen Knight BEM

Meritorious Awards CommitteePaul Kenny, Don Marsh, Brett Norton-Smith, Lyn Barratt, Stephen Godfrey.

Board of Directors

PresidentStephen Godfrey

Director of FinanceMichael Stolp

Elected DirectorsDon Marsh, Graeme Rollins

Appointed DirectorsGeoff Wieczorski, Lyndall Johnson, Gabe Gossage

Staff

Chief Executive OfficerTony van den Enden

Executive Support OfficerKaryn Blakey

Lifesaving and Services Manager/Operations ManagerBoyd Griggs

Education, Development and Surf Sports Manager/

Training and Community Programs ManagerLeanne Johannesen

Rescue Services CoordinatorPaul Hawkins

Administrative Support OfficerJacqui Hughes/Isaac Steele

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LIFESAVING OPERATIONS

Lifesaving services in clubs and support services

continues to underpin all other activities. The number

of hours and training our members commit is just

amazing and a big thanks goes to all those volunteers

whether they have completed one hour or hundreds of

hours your time is precious and whatever you give is

respected and valued.

PATROLLING

Our 14 Surf Life Saving Clubs and 7 Marine Rescue Units

are patrolling more than thirty beaches and numerous

waterways around the state. This dedication allows

us to work towards or our vision of “zero preventable

deaths in Tasmanian waters”. The 2017-18 year has

been a busy one, with 93 rescues performed and 1077

preventative actions conducted by our volunteer

members. Across the state a total of 21,758 volunteer

patrol hours were completed by our surf lifesavers,

these hours included beach patrols, water safety for

community events and our support operations.

SUPPORT OPERATIONS

Support Operations have responded to more than thirty

activations in the last twelve months.

As our relationship with the other Emergency Services

continues to grow, our members dedication and

commitment is seen as second to none in the state and

we are also leading the country in the relationships we

have with the state based emergency services sector,

as we become the main support service for inland,

inshore and offshore rescue. This can’t be achieved

without the dedicated work of specialist teams of Marine

Rescue members, Floodwater Technicians and club

based Emergency Response Teams a big thanks to those

members that go over and above on many occasions.

RESCUE SERVICES

This year saw our Marine Rescue Units and Emergency

Response Teams deployed 32 times to respond to

emergencies around our coastline. Whilst this was less

than in previous years there was an increase in patrol

hours which gave an increased presence which in turn

allowed for our members to be pro-active in delivering a

message of safety first for our aquatic waterway users.

This year also provided opportunities for skills

development within the area of Flood Swift Water

Rescue (FSWR), with an international contingency from

the UK and North Carolina arriving in early December

to train members from Tasmania and interstate in ‘best

practice’ FSWR techniques. This has been followed up

with further local FSWR training courses with almost

every club/service involved.

As in previous years the Certificate I I Coxswains and

associated Marine Rescue courses have continued again

with several members completing the full coxswains’

course after eighteen months of operational training.

There were also a number of new members completing

their crew and senior crew qualifications.

In total 116 units of competency were issued to our Marine

Rescue Services members from the Cert I I Coxswain

MAR package.

TRAINING

Training of our members with both accredited training

and skills maintenance of current qualifications is

paramount to our success. Our members are well

trained and assessed through a continual improvement

process coordinated by the trainers and assessors in

the clubs and units. Our volunteer trainer and assessors

dedication to the continual improvement of our members

skills and awards is to be highly commended.

AQUATIC RISK AND SAFETY CONSULTING

SLST Support Operations has once again been seen

as leading in the international risk management and

lifeguard training with services delivered in Fiji for a

recent television program. This has not just been the

services for the show but also a number of community

programs within schools and villages in Fiji. We are also

looking to expand this service over the coming years to

more international communities providing skills for life

and leaving a positive legacy..

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Our community service commitments continue to grow

with events for MONA such as the Nude Winter Solstice

Swim, our international partnerships and a number of club

and unit based programs supported around the state.

EQUIPMENT

We have been lucky enough to replace our older Yamaha

Jet Skis for our Rescue Water Craft service the new

BRP SeaDoo jet skis are a welcome addition to our fleet

and the ongoing support of BRP to enable the purchase

is very much appreciated. The work and hours

Andrew Fogarty as the RWC Coordinator does is just

astounding and a big thanks goes to him for leading this

area of our activities.

MOVING FORWARD 2019 AND BEYOND

As we move closer to the third decade of the 2000s

there are exciting times ahead with technological

advancement with paperless patrols, digital radio

tracking for real time incident information into other state

government run systems, the ability to have a Surfcom

platform for the first time in the state, an expansion of our

international programs but all of this can’t be done without

the dedicated volunteers that underpin our movement.

L I F E S A V I N G

OPERATIONS

Rescue Statistics

Type Total

No Gear 11

Rescue Tube 20

Rescue Board 32

IRB 18

Other 12

Total Rescues 93

First Aid Statistics

Type Performed Total

Fractures/Dislocation 2

Major Wounds 2

Minor Cuts/Abrasions 42

Minor Marine Stings 9

Resuscitation 24

Spinal 1

Total First Aid 80

Preventative Actions

Type Total

Lost Children 9

Preventions 1057

Searches 11

Shark Alarm 0

Total Preventative Actions 1077

Emergency Response System Activations – 13SURF (SLSC and Marine Rescue)

Type Total

Broken Down Vessel 14

Drowning 1

Flare Sighting 2

Missing Person - Water 5

Missing Vessel 1

Injury 1

Rescue 2

Other Vessel Incident 5

Total 13SURF Activations 31

Volunteer Patrol Hours 2016-17

2 1 , 7 5 8Public attendance at patrolled beaches

1 4 4 , 3 9 9

Allison is the 2017-18 Volunteer of the Year

“With my children being involved with Nippers, their amazing coaches and the struggle to ensure adequate water safety

each week, I decided there was nothing stopping me from getting my Bronze. As a non-swimmer I received so much

encouragement and advice from club members and after a year of swimming, at the beginning of 2017/18 I was ready to take

on my Bronze training. I am a strong believer that people should never stop learning and challenging themselves. I love that

the surf lifesaving movement starts this learning process from Nippers and provides opportunities to adults as well with no

prior experience.”

ALLISON KABLE PENGUIN SLSC

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In 2017/18, SLST’s key focus for Member Training was innovation. A number of initiatives have commenced specifically designed to reduce administration burdens for all. Throughout the year volunteers and the staff supporting them introduced some new ways of doing things with the intention of freeing them to do what they enjoy and deliver more quality training to members. Credit must be given for the ongoing commitment to improve administration of member training, as it is believed that the work happening behind the scenes within clubs and state office with regards to administration and reducing ‘red tape’, is having a positive effect.

Over the next three years we aim to improve technology

for training and assessment, improve volunteer

support, upskill trainers and assessors and recruit

and retain 15% more. By building capacity in member

training, and as we grow as an emergency service, the

ultimate aim is to have more skilled Lifesavers around

Tasmanian waters.

Improvements were had in the uptake of members using

online learning in 2017/18. A promising 72% of proficient

lifesavers completed their Bronze Medallion Skills

Maintenance online. These members will be able to log

into a dedicated portal this season and access a range

of other flexible online learning tools and even complete

theoretical components of new awards such as First

Aid and Advanced Resuscitation online. This will work to

reduce the challenges experienced by clubs as a result

of Trainer availability and the requirement for ongoing

often weekly commitment during busy summers.

The efforts of clubs and services, and their Trainers

and Assessors have been a significant factor in being

able to provide a strong community service across the

state. Surf lifesaving club and volunteer marine rescue

group members have been trained in 385 surf lifesaving

awards and 885 units of competencies. A number of

members have also accessed additional training via our

Public Training arm of the organisation (for example,

First Aid and CPR).

141 newly qualified Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze

Medallion holders contributed to the overall number

of front line lifesavers resulting in 746 members

volunteering nearly 22,000 hours in 2017/18.

The enthusiasm to attain advanced awards continues

to grow. More members have taken on Emergency Care

awards such as First Aid and Advanced Resuscitation,

during the season. There has also been a noticeable

increase in the number of IRB Drivers trained to the

newest VET standards. This shows members are

utilizing the educational pathways available to them

and there are now more members with the skills,

better equipped to deal with the many demands as an

emergency service.

Rescue Services - Learning and Development

SLST’s capabilities to operate ‘beyond the flags’ also

continued to develop in 2017/18. SLST Rescue Services,

that brings together Marine Rescue, Emergency

Response Teams (ERT) and now Flood and Swift Water

Rescue trained volunteers contribute to and are

committed to providing ‘world class’ inland, inshore and

offshore search and rescue services.

A significant investment in training and education

for Flood and Swift Water Rescue in 2017/18 saw 38

members embark on a pathway in Flood and Swift Water

Rescue. Through familiarization training in Flood and

Swift Water, as well as TasTafe inviting SLST to be part

of a nationally accredited course, 4 Leaders in this area

emerged. They later headed a team of 16 lifesavers,

motivated to be part of the development of SLST Rescue

Services, attend an Advanced Lifesaving Development

Camp and complete a 3-day nationally recognized

training in White-water Rescue. Alongside the training

for members, the 2017 SLST Flood Rescue Symposium

showcased the ability and benefits of utilizing world-

wide networks and experts in flood rescue to ensure the

development of International Standards. 56 delegates

from USA, UK, New Zealand and representation from

every state across the country attended.

Opportunities for current Marine Rescue and ERT

members to obtain qualifications in maritime

operations continued in 2017/18. Through an ongoing

partnership with Marine Rescue Queensland (VMRAQ)

116 units of competency from the Cert II in Maritime

Operations package were delivered to members. This

covered and developed skills in engineering, shipboard

safety and seamanship.

M E M B E R

EDUCATION

MEMBER AWARDS TOTAL ISSUED

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID] 39

Bronze Medallion 82

Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) 83

Contribute to team effectiveness 14

Crew small powercraft in a rescue operation 51

First Aid [AID] 54

IRB Crew Certificate 37

Maintain safety at an incident scene 8

Make a presentation 10

Operate and maintain a small powercraft and motor for rescue operations 23

Operate communications systems and equipment 83

Prepare maintain and test response equipment 23

Provide advanced resuscitation 56

Provide basic emergency life support 83

Provide basic life support 57

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] 148

Provide first aid 56

Provide work skill instruction 10

Resuscitation [AID] 62

Search as a member of an aquatic search team 8

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue 8

Silver Medallion Beach Management 14

Silver Medallion IRB Driver 9

Spinal Management 21

Surf Aware One 115

Surf Aware Two 115

Surf Play One 5

Surf Play Two 14

Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed) 59

Surf Safe One 112

Surf Safe Two 101

Surf Smart One 72

Surf Smart Two 74

Undertake beach safety management activities 14

Work autonomously 14

CR 20

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment 2


Provide advanced first aid 1

Provide advanced resuscitation 2

Provide basic life support 4

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation [CPR] 3

Provide first aid 4


RCC/RPL 10



Grand Total 1764

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The ongoing development of our members is crucial to keep members involved and motivated, we have achieved this in a number of ways this past season and have also been working to expand further in the upcoming years.

Some of the development programs we have run this

past season included the Lifesaving Development Camp,

an Advanced Lifesaving Camp, Flood and Swift Water

Rescue Symposium and on water training, the Maritime

Training package and Search and Rescue Exercises.

These development opportunities have seen many of our

members provided with local, national and international

presenters and trainers providing best practice for their

areas of expertise.

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT - NIPPERS

The surf lifesaving junior development program or

Nippers is a program that introduces children aged

between 5 and 13 years to surf lifesaving. Every Surf

Life Saving Club around Tasmania offers a nippers

program. The program develops the youth of today

into our future lifesavers. In 2017/18 a total of 608

Junior Education Awards were presented to members

aged between 5 and 13 years. This represents a 5.75%

increase on awards gained from the previous year.

Volunteer Coaches and Age Managers play vital roles

in the delivery of Nipper programs in clubs, working

with Nippers to develop their surf lifesaving and sport

skills by providing fun, safe and organised activities to

enhance their knowledge of the ocean and provide them

with skills for life.

JUNIOR SURF LIFESAVER OF THE YEAR

The Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year award is based on a number of achievements including, the nominees’

involvement in surf lifesaving during the current season, their history in surf lifesaving, their achievements during

the previous 12 months including leadership roles, lifesaving and sporting achievements and contribution to

other community organisations. The 2017/18 Junior Surf Life Saver of the Year was announced at the Junior State

Championships, with this year’s award presented to Jonte Armitstead of the Port Sorell SLSC.

SLST LIFESAVING DEVELOPMENT CAMP

In 2018, Surf Life Saving Tasmania ran the fifth annual Lifesaving Development Camp for surf life savers aged sixteen

to twenty one. The camp is a seven day live in program to develop and enhance the knowledge and skills of young

people to the next level. Whilst at the same time preparing them to take on more responsibility in their patrol teams,

their own clubs and the wider community. This is achieved by providing the young people who attend the Lifesaving

Development Camp with a higher level of award training, and exposure to exciting, fast-paced simulated lifesaving

scenarios. Camp attendees used the standard patrolling equipment to manage “No Notice” scenarios that became

more complex as their skills developed. Successful participants of the Lifesaving Development Camp received SLSA

awards in First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation, Spinal Management, IRB Crew and IRB Drivers (if applicable).

The Lifesaving Development Camp once again provided great development opportunities for our members from

planning, setting the camp program, coordination of the camp, delivering the training, assessing the training, learning

new skills, getting lots of awards that are going back to the clubs and straight on to the beach as well as making sure

there was a bit of fun.

FLOOD AND SWIFT WATER SYMPOSIUM

The Flood and Swift Water Symposium delivered in November and December of 2017 brought together experts in the

field from Surf Life Saving Great Britain (SLSGB) and the North Carolina Fire Department (NCFD). The members from

SLSGB provided the most up to date information on the hydrology and characteristics of flood water with the NCFD

members providing a great insight into the management of incidents and practical on water skills.

SLSA NATIONAL LEADERSHIP COLLEGE

Ulverstone SLSC lifesavers Nicholas and John Wood, represented Tasmania at the SLSA National Leadership College

held in February 2018. This program is designed for young people moving into leadership roles within their cubs. The

National Leadership College is a week-long intensive training course focused on guiding participants to finding their

own leadership style. The focus of the College is for participants to develop skills and capabilities that will enable

them to play a key role in the future of the surf lifesaving movement.

M E M B E R

DEVELOPMENT

Sam is the 2017-18 Open Athlete of the Year

“The highlight of the 2017-18 year for me was winning every open ski event at the Tasmanian Open State Championships,

including the single ski, double ski, mixed double ski and ski relay. The single ski event was my eleventh championship

win in this event, whilst the double ski championship, with my brother Tom, was the eighth in this event. The Australian

Championships this year were also a highlight as I reached the final of the Open Men’s single ski and Open Men’s double ski

finals, both for the seventh time. I enjoy giving of my time to grow and develop our junior members and assisting to raise the

standard of surf ski paddling in Tasmania.”

SAM NORTON BURNIE SLSC

SLSC SNAPSHOT

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SLST facilitated community programs give us as a whole organisation greater opportunities for people to become connected through standalone, side by side and adhoc programs promoting surf safety education and awareness as a crucial part of breaking the drowning cycle. The aim is to support and empower local clubs to open their doors to a wider audience and to be inclusive of all members of their community regardless of their background and ability, and to be able to offer a range of opportunities that meet their individual needs and wants.

Our programs extend far beyond just sport itself and definitely ‘Between the Flags’. We appreciate the role in

bringing communities closer together, deliver social and cultural impacts and promote social cohesion. We are

passionate about ensuring that everyone benefits from the positive outcomes of all our community programs and

we continue to celebrate our community awareness efforts as we educate more than 30,000 people each year

about coastal and aquatic safety, with approximately 17,500 being youth in 2017/18.

SURF SURVIVAL

SLST is an organisation with a strong history and

plays a significant role in articulating Australia’s

national identity. Through the delivery of the Surf

Survival Program within High Schools, SLST provided

members from identified low-socio economic and

at-risk communities with the opportunity to develop

physically, socially and emotionally. The skills and

abilities developed through the program are not only

specific to surf lifesaving and therefore allow for

growth and development in other aspects of their

lives. For example, using non-surf life saving craft

for rescues and incorporating lightweight craft and

surfboards. Surf Survival is just one of SLST’s programs

designed to embrace all Australians regardless of their

ethnicity, religious or cultural background, gender or

socioeconomic status.

In 2017/18, SLST delivered Surf Survival to over 200 High

School students. Alongside the practical program at the

beach, SLST showcased the various pathways offered

to youth through careers fairs and expo-type events.

An example of which is the MyEd program delivered at

Bayview Secondary College, the objective of what was

to engage and connect industry, agencies, partners,

organisations and the community to create meaningful

pathways and experiences to support student

aspiration. SLST received recognition for ‘helping our

college create connections about the world of work and

flick the career pathway switch on with our students’

(Gill Berriman, Principle Bayview Secondary College).

TEACHERS ENDORSEMENT

SLST launched the Teachers Endorsement program

in 2017/18 with the aims to build and formalise

partnerships with schools to ensure long term

involvement in SLS programs within the educational

setting - leading to safer beaches through a greater

understanding of beach safety and the training of future

surf lifesavers.

Whilst SLST has been working with schools and colleges

for many years, the endorsement meant that teachers

are empowered to instruct students and play an

active role in the delivery of accredited and non-VET

accredited surf life saving programs for students.

Recognition must be given to Hobart College who

embedded surf life saving so heavily into its timetable

that it meant that Outdoor Recreation students achieved

qualifications such as the Bronze Medallion (Certificate

II in Public Safety (Aquatic Safety)), Surf Rescue

Certificate, First Aid and CPR, as well as obtaining their

Recreational Motor Boat License. Another example

of great work would be at Triabunna District School,

whereby grades 8 to 10 will be working towards

achieving the Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue

Certificate qualifications with the intention of building a

core group of volunteers and young leaders to head up

the formation of a Surf Life Saving Club at Raspins Beach

in Orford in the future.

HIGH SCHOOL SURF LEAGUE

This years popular High School Surf League returned

to Kingston Beach and Preservation Bay in Penguin

once again. This program aimed for high school

students has been running for a number of years,

growing in popularity and evolving to include a number

of new events that further complement the exciting

competition program. The High School Surf League is all

about inclusivity, participation and fun. Ultimately, the

program is designed to introduce students to surf life

saving skills and competition in a challenging format,

enabling students to put their abilities to the test

against the surf environment and students from other

local schools. The High School Surf League encompasses

activities relating to ocean swimming, beach sprints and

flags, board paddling and surf rescue disciplines. In 2018,

13 schools and 174 students participate across the state.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

On the same wave – Multicultural Programs

SLST has been working with Tasmania’s various

multicultural communities for more than 10 years, amd

has continued to offer new arrivals, more recently

including Afgani, Syrian and Iraqi Refugees with an

introduction to our Beach culture with an 'at the beach'

aquatic safety program. Family's and youth were

targeted by the Migrant Resource Centre, CatholicCare

and Save the Children and invited to participate in the

programs on offer. The sessions brought many young

people and their families together to socialise, be active,

whilst learning how to be safe at the beach. Programs

were run out of both Long Beach, Sandy Bay and

Bellerive Beach.

STARFISH NIPPERS – AN OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL

SLST has been worked hard in the summer of 2017/18

to provide children with disabilities the opportunity to

take part in Nipper activities. Earlier this year, 20 surf

lifesavers volunteers their time to work on-on-one with

14 children with disabilities as Long Beach, Sandy Bay,

through the Starfish Nippers Program, which involves

swimming, catching waves, beach runs and exercises

whilst using modified and fit for purpose equipment.

Each participant was allocated a Lifesaver Buddy to

build a level of trust and familiarisation with someone

and to maintain consistency as they are guided through

the program. In the future, SLST hope to see integration

of carers into the SLS volunteer workforce, so they too

are developing their aquatic safety skill set and having

fun at the same time.

The aim of the program is to start to change behaviours

and address the differences between perceived and

real barriers that often put off those with a disability

or those who care for someone with a disability visiting

the beach. Through the program SLST wanted to give

all involved the ability to access the water and support

them on that journey to enjoy the array of natural

environments that Tasmania has to offer.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

HEALTHY HOBART FAMILY DAY EXPO

Healthy Hobart is a free program of sport and other

exercises presented by the City of Hobart Council and

Healthy Tasmania. In October 2017, SLST were invited

for a second year to be part of the Family Day Expo at

Long Beach Reserve, Sandy Bay alongside organisations

including Women’s AFL and Hobart Hurricans. The

initiave was developed with the aim to make it easy and

enjoyable for Tasmanian’s to be more active, connect

with local clubs and live a healthy lifestyle. It was great

to see over 65 people of all ages and abilities getting

involved on the day.

AGFEST goes VR

In May, AGFEST was a great place for SLST to promote

aquatic safety awareness. The SLST team gave people

advice on rips, rock fishing, alcohol and swimming,

inland waterways and how to keep children safe this

Summer. In line with the national campaign ‘Don’t Risk

the Rip’ AGFEST patrons were invited to learn about

rips through the lens of Virtual Reality goggles. As a

site on the AGFEST Learning Trail the stall featured a

display of resources for schools and the community, and

also proved a hit for groups of young school children

and young families. SLST were also to hand to answer

questions relating to boat safety and to signpost

the public to Marine and Safety Tasmania legislation

regarding lifejackets and lightweight craft.

C O M M U N I T Y

ENGAGEMENT

BEACH TO BUSH

Australia’s most popular primary aged surf education

program continued within Tasmanian Primary Schools

earlier than usual in 2017 enabling us to extend our

reach to more schools and children across the state.

Beach to Bush targets the states youngest at risk group

as it has been determined that the best way to help keep

children safe at the beach is to take the lessons to them.

Between October and December, 2,626 Grade 1 and 2

students received a lesson on surf safety from Surf

Life Saving Tasmania’s volunteer Lifesavers. Word of

mouth and promotion through the likes of the Tasmanian

Department of Education Swimming and Water Safety

Program definitely proved a positive recruitment

mechanism as over 50 visits (49 schools plus additional

private community group bookings) were scheduled

around the state for our team of Lifesavers to share

their knowledge and years of expertise and experience

with their communities.

Throughout the Beach to Bush presentations, there

were plenty of lighthearted moments as children were

given the opportunity to pose in the iconic red and

yellow shirts and put on zinc cream while also getting

water safety tips from our lifesavers before they hit the

beach and waterways.

READY.SET.RESCUE

To offer a pathway to primary aged students, middle-

primary ages accessed our Ready.Set.Rescue program,

which provides children with a practical lifesaving

activity at their nearest beach or waterway, delivered by

accredited surf life saving sport coaches and promotes

health and wellbeing.

The Ready.Set.Rescue initiative is an accredited

Australian Sports Commission Sporting Schools

Activity. This Summer the program was promoted to

332 schools (DoE, Catholic and Independent) via the

Swimming and Water Safety program networks and

public training courses. In Term 4 (2016/17 and Term

1 (2017/18), we reached a total of 786 Grade 3 to 6’s

through half and full day ‘carnival-type’ programs at

schools in Wynyard through to South Arm. Alongside

the on-the-beach activities, some schools chose to

take advantage of the in-classroom offers and we saw

one school, Cambridge Primary School, take a whole

school approach to the program and First Aid and CPR

for Students was delivered through classroom sessions

over a number of weeks to the younger age groups.

SURF LIFE SAVING IN SCHOOLS

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SLST’s Professional Lifeguarding Services has showed positive growth in 2017/18 as more schools and community groups contract us to provide Lifeguard Services. Community Lifeguards were privately booked on 93 occasions, providing water safety for approximately 27,000 beach users and equating to 1,363 Lifeguard water safety hours.

WEEKDAY PATROLS

In 2017, SLST once again provided its services via a

weekday patrol at Long Beach, Sandy Bay alongside the

scheduled continuation of the Clifton Beach Lifeguard

Service – a seven day-a-week lifesaving service

provided in partnership with the Clifton Beach SLSC and

the proactive Clarence City Council over the summer

school holiday period. Additionally, SLST saw the short-

term formation of a third service trialled short term at

Lauderdale Beach.

At Sandy Bay, the Lifeguards provided a patrol service

whilst educating the public on water safety messages.

In addition, assessed community interest in an ongoing

service and the potential extending the service to cover

weekends and public holidays. Alongside the service,

Community Education programs took place. This also

included the offering of SLST’s Beach Wheelchair for

the duration of the service. In hope of creating a ‘hub’

for aquatic activities within close proximity to and

therefore accessible for many from the Hobart CBD.

EVENT SAFETY

Dark Mofo nude swimmers took the plunge for the annual

MONA Nude Solstice Swim whereby 30 Lifesavers

supervised a record number of naked swimmers (over

2,200) as they galloped into frosty 7-degree Celsius

waters. A record number of participants meant a larger

workforce than in previous years. Another key event

supported by SLST is The Falls Festival as a team of

Volunteer Lifesavers man a 7am to 7pm service at

Marion Bay for Festival go-ers to be able to enjoy the

beach safely over the New Year Period. The 15th annual

Falls Festival at Marion Bay attracted more than 16,000

patrons and record numbers hit the beach.

C O M M U N I T Y

ENGAGEMENT

Nicholas is the 2017-18 Youth Surf Lifesaver of the Year

“My greatest accomplishment within Surf Life Saving in the past three years is obtaining my Trainers and Assessors awards.

This qualification has presented me with many new opportunities, challenges and overall has influenced my life greatly and

taught me and endless amount of things, impacting on myself as an individual. As a result of being able to deliver training, I

have been given the opportunity to deliver lifelong skills that influence the lives of others, which in turn indirectly or directly

influence the community. Not only are these skills lifelong, but they are lifesaving. I have been teaching not only people

younger than me, but much older, how to save lives.”

NICHOLAS CANALES PENGUIN SLSC

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PATHWAYS IN LIFESAVING

Another highlight of the season was that SLST were

able to provide casual employment opportunities and

a career pathway in lifesaving. The reintroduction

of the Beach to Bush program three years ago has

certainly seen a growth in capacity in being able to

deliver statewide Community Programs. Equally,

and undoubtedly as a result of the Lifesaving

Development Camp program, our youth continue to

develop skills in areas such as advanced emergency

care and beach management. We have seen these

individuals are transferring these skills applying

themselves professionally through Professional

Lifeguarding pathways. Each year, seasonal recruitment

opportunities are becoming increasingly more

competitive, and 2018/19 is tipped to be another big year

to allow for expansion and to further the opportunity to

engage with other communities, including Tasmanian’s

with disabilities and visitors to the state.

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Surf Life Saving Tasmania has continued to grow sustainable revenue streams to support the organisation and deliver on our strategic priorities. In particular, we have focused on areas that support our mission to save lives, create great Australians and build healthy and safe communities.

With our years of experience keeping the community

safe and saving lives, we are applying this knowledge

and experience to provide relevant training and

education in areas such as first aid, risk management,

use of power craft/ boating, also through community

education programs for all ages and lifeguard services.

PUBLIC TRAINING & CONSULTING

In October 2017, SLST became a licensee of Lifesaving

Victoria (LSV) for the delivery of Public Training.

This came a year after the move to LSV for Member

Training. This was strategic decision by SLST, as it was

recognised that to maintain position as a professionally

perceived training provider, that commercial services

were due a major revamp. Internal management and

processes of this area of the organization was reviewed,

staff (administration and trainers) were invested in

and in doing this we are confident we are providing

exceptional customer service and a more professional

offer to the community. This is shown in the increase

in delivery of public training courses to the Tasmanian

Community through publicly scheduled courses and for

private clientele.

In 2017/18, SLST issued 1,093 (824 in 2016/17) AQTF

Nationally Recognised Qualifications and 2,501 Units of

Competencies (2,106 in 2016/17) in First Aid, CPR, Pool

SLST AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

SLST celebrated the outstanding contribution of our clubs and volunteers during the 2017-18 season at the Awards of

Excellence on the 4th August 2018, hosted by the Penguin SLSC.

The night highlighted the commitment and outstanding achievements of our volunteer members to surf lifesaving and

their dedication to our mission to save lives, create great Australians and build healthy and safe communities.

Our Awards of Excellence Winners

Lifeguard and ASIDE. In addition, as a Marine and Safety

Tasmania (MAST) Endorsed Training Provider SLST

delivered 395 Boat License and 326 Personal Water

Craft Endorsements to 538 Tasmanian boaters (an 8.5%

increase from 2016/17).

TRAINER APP

The implementation of a new innovative way of

assessment has seen administrative efficiencies

demonstrated, and through the use of a dedicated

Trainer App, candidate’s qualifications are able to be

processed at the course venue in real time. Meaning the

candidate can receive their certificate electronically

within minutes of completing the course. Reducing the

administrative burdens experienced by our Commercial

Trainers, and also by the saving of time processing

through seamless electronic automated processes, has

seen them ‘championing’ this concept in their own clubs,

where we will see the roll out of the Trainer App for

Volunteers initiated next season.

ASIDE

Tasmania is blessed with over 4,882km of coastline,

incorporating over 1,200 accessible beaches. The ASIDE

course provides teachers, surf instructors and other

outdoor recreation members the training to develop

their knowledge and skills to be able to supervise people

in a dynamic open water environment.

The Aquatic Safety in a Dynamic Environment (ASIDE)

or more commonly known, the ASIDE Course is ideal for

teachers and support staff associated with activities

taking place at beach locations. It is also recommended

for beach industry representatives such as Walking

Premier Club Port Sorell SLSC

Volunteer of the Year Allison Kable, Penguin SLSC

Surf Lifesaver of the Year Amber Loone, Devonport SLSC

Youth Surf Life Saver of the Year Nicholas Canales, Penguin SLSC

Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year Jonte Armitstead, Port Sorell SLSC

Trainer of the Year Christopher Jacobson, Carlton Park SLSC

Assessor of the Year Bridget Fasnacht, Kingston Beach SLSC

Athlete of the Year Sam Norton, Burnie SLSC

Youth Athlete of the Year Ned Lennox, Carlton Park SLSC

Surf Sports Team of the Year Burnie SLSC Masters Boat Crew

Official of the Year Craig Rogerson, Clifton Beach SLSC

Coach of the Year Shane Askew, Burnie SLSC

Guides and Surfing Instructors as well as those involved

in aquatic tour operations. This qualification continues

to be recognised as the minimum qualification for those

who wish to participate in beach/ water activities

adhering to the Tasmanian Department of Education

Guidelines. The practical and theoretical sections of

the award equipped 335 candidates with the skills to

supervise structured recreational activities at aquatic

venues/ environments, increased their awareness and

knowledge around student safety, surf awareness,

rescue techniques and CPR.

P U B L I C

TRAININGH O N O U R S

& AWARDS

1,093

538

2,501AQTF qualifications

MAST accredited PWC and Boat Licences were completed with SLST

units of competency

FIRST AID 882

CPR 304

ASIDE 1,005

Chris is the 2017-18 Trainer of the Year

“I would like to continue to mentor our new trainers to assist and support them in becoming fully endorsed trainers. I believe

it is vital that we continue to offer courses to our members that are engaging and flexible. I would like to see members

challenging themselves by attaining new awards and getting involved with the every area of lifesaving. As lifesavers, our aim

is to prevent and protect the community from dangers in and around aquatic environments – the only way to achieve this is

to ensure that our members remain proficient in their qualifications, are adequately equipped to take on new responsibilities

and are ready to assist with educating club members and the public.”

CHRIS JACOBSONULVERSTONE/CARLTON PARK SLSCS

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Surf Sports participation has once again shown an increase in members and the wider community participating in a full surf sports calendar as highlighted below.

POOL RESCUE COMPETITION

SLST Pool Rescue Competition was attended by both

junior and Open competitors at the Burnie Aquatic

Centre. These events are a great way to hone our skills

over the winter months especially and with an expanded

national program being developed we are looking at

challenging our members to step up to the next level.

STATE WIDE CARNIVALS

A decision to revamp the carnival program and trial

different events this season saw some wins and some

opportunities for improvement and these learnings

have been put into the mix of how we will run events

next season.

Tasmanian Surf Life Saving Championships

Juniors were hosted under near perfect conditions

by Burnie SLSC and what a wonderful job the club did

with some standout individual performances from

competitors across the state.

The Open Championships were hosted by the Clifton

Beach SLSC it was great to get into the surf so as our

members skills can be tested. The Clifton members did

an outstanding job of hosting this event and they were

even able to dial up a nice wave for the weekend.

The Lifesaving champs were run at Carlton Park in some

very trying conditions with a strong onshore breeze

blowing for the 2 days a big thanks to all the officials

and competitors that attended and helped make this

event happen. The Champion Lifesaver events were

run as part of the open championships at Clifton Beach

this concept seem to be working well with an increased

number of participants.

The Masters Championships was once again hosted by

Bridport SLSC. It was great to see our older members

having a crack at many events and the whole event was

run in a spirit of fun and friendship which was great to

see. A big thanks to the host club for putting on a great

event and especially the after-event BBQ was a great

success and supported well by the other clubs.

ATHLETE & COACH DEVELOPMENT

Dan Norton-Smith and Shannon Eckstine ran an ironman

development program at the Devonport SLSC in January

this was supported by funding opportunities from SLST

and SLSA, it was great to see members come together

from different clubs and absorb a myriad of information

from these men. As part of this program there were

coach the coach sessions completed with a theory

session at the end of the day that was well supported by

our coaches, it was great to get an insight into the elite

athlete and coach and get a better understanding of how

this relationship works.

OFFICIALS

Officials are the backbone of surf sports events the

work they do most of the time goes unheralded a big

thanks to all of those officials whom have helped deliver

the surf sports event this past season. Julie Kay as

the State Surf Sports Officer must be thanked for all

the work and time she has put in to make sure that

the officials have the most up to date information and

carnival referees were allocated to all carnivals.

SURF BOATS

Although surf boat rowing in the state seems to be

progressing slowly with the number of crews on the

water the dedication to the sport of the members is to

be commended. The performance of the Burnie crews

at the ASRL championships was great with the masters

crew coming away with a medal.

TASMANIAN REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS

SLSA INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM

The interstates team this year travelled to Adelaide

in January 2018 with a number of great individual

performances and lots of team support. The

management group of Craig Sly, Liz Eustace, Deb

Williams and the ever reliable Dave Dowling must be

commended on a great trip and we look forward to

expanding on this in the next season

AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS

‘The Aussies’ travelled to Perth with a core group of

juniors and ski paddlers making the long trip across.

There were some great performances over there for

quite a small team, The TT Line must be thanked for their

sponsorship of cars, trailers and people on Spirit of

Tasmania vessels for the return trip across Bass Strait

their support is very much appreciated.

ENDURANCE SERIES

There were 3 endurance events conducted in 2017 with

the Somerset, North West and Surf Safari, these events

continue to be supported by our membership as well as

community members whom have a love of ski paddling.

Somerset, Burnie and the 3 southern clubs organized

the events this year and there support of surfsports

endurance events is a key component to the success of

these events.

OCEAN SWIMS

The Tasmanian Ocean Swim Series continues to grow

not only in events but also the number of participants

competing at the swims. All the clubs that host events

are thanked along with Don Marsh and his core group of

members that do all the leg work behind the scenes to

make this series come to life.

Surf Sports only exists because members and the

broader community support it by going to events, being

coaches, officials, age mangers or willing participants

so a big thanks to all of you and I can assure you

there are some changes happening that we think will

invigorate surf sports in the state.

S P O R T SSURF

EVENT PARTICIPANTS

Ocean Swim Series 1051

Junior Statewide Carnival 643

Combined U10 to Open 381

Junior State Championship 320

Open Statewide Carnivals 266

Open State Championship 177

Pool Championship 50

Lifesaving Championship 49

Masters Championship 48

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The TeamGeorgia Matthews, Miriam Boult, Maggie O’Leary, Ashya Rodman, Zia Mitchelmore, Andrea Smith, Lily Blair,

Shaeli Rodman, Ned Lennox, Jack Walton, Connor Polden, Will Cleaver, Tyler Raspin, Kane Symons, Tallow Peart,

Declan Saunders, Oscar Gibson.

ManagementElizabeth Eustace, Craig Sly, Debbie Williams,

David Dowling.

Interstate Team

Open Male Crew BurnieAdrian Norton (Sweep), Damien Pursell, Alex McKenzie,

Greg Doherty, Hamish Howe.

Open Reserve Crew BurniePaul Chamberlain (Sweep), Jamie Stubbs, Craig Mackinnon,

Michael Stolp, Simon Eade.

Under 19 Male CrewPenguin Adrian Norton (Sweep), Kate Watkins, Emma Norton,

Jacki Cooke, Lucy Muir-Wilson.

Surf Boat Rowers State Representative Teams

S T A T ER E P R E S E N T I T I V E

TEAMS

Management

Adrian Norton

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O P E N S T A T EC H A M P I O N S H I P RESULTS

Open Men’s Single Ski

1st S. Norton (BUR)

2nd T. Norton (BUR)

3rd N. Cross (BUR)

Under 15 Men’s Beach Flags

1st L. Fell (BRI)

2nd D. O’Neil (ULV)

3rd A. Mollison (BUR)

Under 15 Women’s Surf Race

1st P. Woodhouse (ULV)

2nd G. Harland (BUR)

3rd K. Reardon (CB)

Under 19 Men’s 3 Person Taplin

1st Carlton Park, Team A

2nd Ulverstone, Team A

3rd Burnie, Team A

Open 6 Persons Taplin Team

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Carlton Park, Team A

3rd Devonport, Team A

Open Women’s Single Ski

1st K. Randall (BUR)

2nd C. Dowling (BUR)

3rd A. Smith (CB)

Under 15 Women’s Beach Flags

1st E. Menzie (ULV)

2nd N. Bonney (PEN)

3rd P. Woodhouse (ULV)


1st A. Rodman (ULV)

2nd E. Best (ULV)

3rd C. Smith (BUR)

Open Men’s Surf Board Rescue

1st Carlton Park, Team B

2nd Burnie, Team A


Under 15 Men’s Beach Relay

1st Ulverstone, Team A

2nd Burnie, Team A

3rd Port Sorell, Team A

Under 15 Women’s Surf Team

1st Burnie, Team A


3rd Clifton Beach, Team A


1st Z. Smith (PEN)

2nd M. Wilson (CP)

3rd W. Aitken (KB)

Open Men’s 2KM Beach Run

1st M. Boult (KUR)

2nd P. Kay (CP)

3rd J. Fell (BRI)

Open Women’s Surf Board Relay


2nd Burnie, Team A

Under 15 Women’s Beach Relay

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Penguin, Team A

3rd Ulverstone, Team A

Under 17 Women’s Beach Sprint

1st M. Cooper (CB)

2nd E. Best (ULV)

3rd M. O’Leary (ULV)

Open Men’s Single Ski Relay

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Burnie, Team B

3rd Carlton Park, Team A

Under 15 Men’s Surf Board Relay

1st Burnie, Team A


3rd Burnie, Team B



2nd Devonport, Team A

3rd Carlton Park, Team B

Under 19 Men’s Surf Team


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Open Men’s Beach Sprint

1st Z. Smith (PEN)

2nd D. Saunders (DEV)

3rd D. Barrett (BUR)

Open Women’s Surf Board

1st G. Matthews (DEV)

2nd C. Dowling (BUR)

3rd M. Dickson (DEV)


1st E. Menzie (ULV)

2nd P. Woodhouse (ULV)

3rd O. Smith (PS)

Under 17 Women’s Iron Woman


2nd M. Boult (CB)


Open Men’s Surf Board

1st N. Lennox (CP)

2nd C. Boult (KUR)

3rd O. Gibson (CP)

Under 15 Men’s Beach Sprint

1st L. Fell (BRI)

2nd L. Cahill (BUR)

3rd D. O’Neil (ULV)

Under 17 Men‘s 3 Person Taplin





1st Z. Smith (PEN)

2nd D. Barrett (BUR)

3rd C. Polden (DEV)

Open Men’s Beach Flags

1st Z. Smith (PEN)

2nd K. Symons (CP)

3rd C. Boult (KUR)

Open Women’s Surf Boat

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Burnie, Team B

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Under 15 Women’s Cameron Relay

1st Burnie, Team A



Under 17 Women’s Rescue Tube Race

1st M. O’Leary (ULV)

2nd G. Matthews (DEV)

3rd E. Best (ULV)

Open Men’s Surf Boat

1st Burnie, Team A



Under 15 Men’s Cameron Relay


2nd Burnie, Team A


Under 17 Men’s 2KM Beach Run

1st F. Murfet (PS)

2nd J. Lyons (BUR)

3rd C. Van-Der-Ploeg (BUR)

Under 19 Men’s Double Ski


2nd Burnie, Team A

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Open Men’s Beach Relay

1st Burnie, Team A



Open Women’s Surf Race


2nd M. O’Leary (ULV)

3rd J. Richardson (CB)

Under 15 Women’s Iron Woman


2nd G. Askew (BUR)

3rd K. Reardon (CB)

Under 17 Women’s Single Ski



3rd M. Boult (CB)

Open Men’s Surf Race

1st M. Boult (KUR)

2nd N. Lennox (CP)

3rd C. Boult (KUR)

Under 15 Men’s Iron Man

1st J.J. Littler (DEV)

2nd Z. Hadley (ULV)

3rd S. Foley (BUR)


1st K. Symons (CP)

2nd N. Lennox (CP)

3rd J. Lyons (BUR)


1st J. Raspin (CP)

2nd M. Boult (KUR)

3rd C. Polden (DEV)

Open Men’s Rescue Tube Race


2nd J. Walton (ULV)

3rd M. Boult (KUR)

Open Women’s Surf Team

1st Clifton Beach, Team A

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U/15 Women’s Rescue Tube Race

1st G. Harland (BUR)


3rd M. Biggar (BUR)

Under 17 Women’s Surf Board


2nd M. O’Leary (ULV)

3rd M. Cooper (CB)

Open Men’s Double Ski

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Burnie, Team B

3rd Burnie, Team C

Open Women’s Surf Board Rescue

1st Burnie, Team B

2nd Burnie, Team A




2nd E. Menzie (ULV)

3rd K. Reardon (CB)




3rd A. Rodman (ULV)

All Age Lifesaver Relay


2nd Burnie, Team A

3rd Burnie, Team B

Open Women’s Rescue Tube Race

1st K. Randall (BUR)

2nd J. Cook (BUR)


Under 15 Women’s 2KM Beach Run


2nd K. Reardon (CB)

3rd A. Mitchelmore (CB)

Under 17 Women’s 2KM Beach Run

1st M. Cooper (CB)

2nd A. Rodman (ULV)

3rd Z. Mitchelmore (CB)

Open Men’s Iron Man

1st M. Boult (KUR)

2nd C. Boult (KUR)

3rd N. Lennox (CP)

Under 15 Men’s 2Km Beach Run

1st J. Armitstead (PS)

2nd L. Fell (BRI)

3rd L. Cahill (BUR)

Under 15 Women’s Surf Board Rescue


2nd Burnie, Team A


Under 17 Women’s Surf Board Rescue



3rd Ulverstone, Team B

Open Men’s Surf Team




Under 15 Men’s Rescue Tube Race

1st S. Foley (BUR)

2nd Z. Hadley (ULV)

3rd I. Malley (BUR)



2nd Burnie, Team A




2nd M. Boult (KUR)

3rd C. Polden (DEV)

Open Men’s Surfboard Relay



3rd Burnie, Team A

Under 15 Men’s Surf Board

1st L. Cahill (BUR)

2nd J.J. Littler (DEV)

3rd O. Pooley (CB)


1st F. Murfet (PS)/ D. Saunders (DEV)

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3rd J. Lyons (BUR)

Under 19 Men’s Single Ski

1st C. Polden (DEV)

2nd J. Raspin (CP)

3rd J. Lehman (BUR)

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Open Women’s Single Ski Relay

1st Burnie, Team A

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Under 17 Women‘s Surf Team


2nd Clifton Beach, Team A

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Under 17 Mens’s Double Ski

1st Carlton Park, Team B




1st E. Bell (PS)

2nd M. Black (CP)

3rd G. Rankin (BHB)

Open Mixed Double Ski

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Burnie, Team D

3rd Burnie, Team C

Under 15 Men’s Surf Board Rescue


2nd Ulverstone, Team B

3rd Burnie, Team C


1st N. Lennox (CP)

2nd J. Walton (ULV)

3rd O. Bailey (DEV)

Under 19 Men’s Single Ski Relay


2nd Burnie, Team A

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Under 17 Women’s 3 Person Taplin



Under 17 Women’s Surf Board Relay



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Under 17 Women’s Beach Relay



Under 19 Women’s Single Ski

1st E. Bell (PS)

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Open Women’s 3 Persons Taplin Relay


2nd Burnie, Team A



1st S. Foley (BUR)

2nd Z. Hadley (ULV)

3rd I. Malley (BUR)


1st J. Walton (ULV)

2nd K. Symons (CP)

3rd F. Murfet (PS)


1st M. Boult (KUR)

2nd C. Polden (DEV)

3rd J. Raspin (CP)

Under 17 Women’s Double Ski

1st Devonport, Team A


3rd Clifton Beach, Team B

Under 19 Mixed Surf Boat

1st Penguin, Team A


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Under 19 Women’s Rescue Tube Race

1st M. Black (CP)

2nd E. Bell (PS)

3rd G. Rankin (BHB)


1st E. Bell (PS)

2nd M. Black (CP)

3rd G. Rankin (BHB)

Open Women’s 2KM Beach Run

1st E. Bell (PS)

2nd C. Jones (CP)



1st Burnie, Team A


3rd Burnie, Team B

Under 17 Men’s Single Ski

1st N. Lennox (CP)

2nd D. Saunders (DEV)

3rd T. Peart (CP)

Under 19 Men’s Surf Race

1st M. Boult (KUR)

2nd J. Raspin (CP)




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Under 19 Women’s 3 Person Taplin


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Open Women’s Beach Flags

1st E. Bell (PS)

2nd A. Rodman (ULV)

3rd M. Cooper (CB)



2nd Ulverstone, Team B

3rd Burnie, Team C

Under 17 Men’s Single Ski Relay






2nd Burnie, Team B

3rd Burnie, Team A

Open Women’s Beach Relay

1st Burnie, Team A

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1st Z Hadley (ULV)

2nd I. Malley (BUR)

3rd J.J. Littler (DEV)


1st N. Lennox (CP)

2nd J. Walton (ULV)

3rd O. Gibson (CP)


1st Burnie, Team A

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Open Women’s Beach Sprint

1st E. Bell (PS)

2nd C. Jones (CP)

3rd M. Black (CP)

Under 15 Men’s Surf Teams


2nd Burnie, Team B

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1st J. Walton (ULV)

2nd N. Lennox (CP)

3rd A. Smith (CP)



2nd Burnie, Team A


Open Women’s Double Ski

1st Burnie, Team A





2nd Burnie, Team A







1st E. Bell (PS)

2nd M. Black (CP)

3rd G. Rankin (BHB)

Open Women’s Iron Woman


2nd M. O’Leary ULV)

Under 15 Women’s 2Km Beach Run


2nd K. Reardon (CB)


Under 17 Men’s Surf Team





1st M. Black (CP)

2nd E. Bell (PS)

3rd M. Lohrey (KB)

Club Points

Burnie SLSC (BUR) 767

Ulverstone SLSC (ULV) 583

Carlton Park SLSC (CP) 462

Devonport SLSC (DEV) 265

Clifton Beach SLSC (CB) 248

Port Sorell SLSC (PS) 132

Kurrawa SLSC (KUR) 92

Penguin SLSC (PEN) 50

Kingston Beach SLSC (KB) 39

Bridport SLSC (BRI) 32

Boat Harbour Beach SLSC (BHB) 19

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J U N I O R S T A T EC H A M P I O N S H I P RESULTS

Under 10 Male Beach Flags

1st B Sargent (CP)

2nd W Mackinnon (CP)

3rd C Stirling (BUR)

Under 10 Female Beach Sprint

1st G King (BUR)

2nd A Fehlberg (BUR)

3rd A Parsons (ULV)

Under 11 Male 1 KM Beach Run

1st E. Wood (CP)

2nd C. Fell (BRI)

3rd C. Dennis (PS)

Under 11 Female 1 KM Beach Run

1st M. Towns (PEN)

2nd T. Hoiberg-Cox (BHB)

3rd I. Laborico (KB)

Under 08 1KM Team Event

1st Port Sorell SLSC

2nd Carlton Park SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC

Under 08 Female Beach Flags

1st M Barratt (CP)

2nd K Waller (CP)

3rd E Woodhouse (BHB)

Under 9 1 KM Team Event

1st Clifton Beach SLSC

2nd Kingston Beach SLSC

3rd Carlton Park SLSC


1st I Douglas (PS)

2nd M Kolabinski (CP)

3rd L Christie (PS)

Under 10 Male Beach Relay

1st Carlton Park SLSC

2nd Burnie SLSC

3rd Port Sorell SLSC

Under 10 Female Cameron Relay

1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Clifton Beach SLSC

3rd Devonport SLSC



2nd Penguin SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC


1st G Delaney (PEN)

2nd G Culhane (BRI)

3rd H Temple (ULV)


1st D Widger (PS)

2nd H Prebble (PS)

3rd J Graauw (PS)



2nd Devonport SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC


1st J Evans (CB)

2nd K Waller (CP)

3rd J Stubbs (CP)

Under 09 Female Beach Relay


2nd Bridport SLSC

3rd Clifton Beach SLSC

Under 10 Male Beach Sprint

1st W Mackinnon (CP)

2nd B Sargent (CP)

3rd T Savage (ULV)

Under 10 Iron Women

1st G King (BUR)

2nd G Malley (BUR)

3rd L Fullarton (CB)


1st E. Wood (CP)

2nd C. Dennis (PS)

3rd S. Teinaki (BUR)


1st Ulverstone SLSC

2nd Burnie SLSC





3rd Burnie SLSC


1st M Barratt (CP)

2nd M Fehlberg (BUR)

3rd E Kuylaars (CB)


1st J Evans (CB)

2nd K Moore (BUR)

3rd J Stubbs (CP)


1st I Douglas (PS)

2nd M Petterwood (BRI)

3rd A Reynolds (BUR)

Under 10 Male Cameron Relay


2nd Penguin SLSC


Under 10 Female Surf Board

1st G. King (BUR)

2nd A. Fehlberg (BUR)

3rd H. Kable (PEN)



2nd Port Sorell SLSC

3rd Devonport SLSC


1st H. Temple (ULV)

2nd G. Culhane (BRI)

3rd E. Anders (BUR)


1st R Stolp (CP)

2nd A Palmer (DEV)

3rd J Graauw (PS)

Under 08 Open Cameron Relay

1st Penguin SLSC


3rd Burnie SLSC


1st Penguin SLSC

2nd Ulverstone SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC



2nd Bridport SLSC


Under 10 Iron Man

1st J. Armistead (PS)

2nd W. Mackinnon (CP)

3rd S. Powell (PEN)

Under 10 Female Surf Board Relay

1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Devonport SLSC



1st J. Littler (DEV)

2nd A. Cumming (CP)

3rd C. Fell (BRI)


1st Burnie SLSC


3rd Ulverstone SLSC

Under 08 Open Swim/Wade Relay


2nd Penguin SLSC


Under 08 Female Wade

1st M Barratt (CP)

2nd F Harris (PS)

3rd M Fehlberg (BUR)

Under 09 Male Surf Board

1st M Stretton (PEN)

2nd A Bishop (CB)

3rd W Botterill-James (KB)


1st I Douglas (PS)


3rd T Lowe (PS)



2nd S. Powell (PEN)

3rd W. Mackinnon (CP)

Under 10 Female Surf Race

1st L. Fullarton (CB)

2nd G. Malley (BUR)

3rd G. King (BUR)




3rd Bridport SLSC

Under 11 Iron Woman

1st G. Foley (BUR)


3rd M. Towns (PEN)

Under 08 Male Wade

1st A Towns (PEN)

2nd R Stolp (CP)

3rd T Winn (CP)

Under 10 Female 1KM Beach Run

1st A. Fehlberg (BUR)

2nd G. King (BUR)

3rd A. Parsons (ULV)

Under 09 Male Surf Board Relay

1st Penguin SLSC

2nd Ulverstone SLSC





3rd Kingston Beach SLSC


1st L. Jackson (ULV)


3rd M. Smith (PEN)


1st G King (BUR)

2nd H Emmett (DEV)

3rd A Fehlberg (BUR)

Under 09 Male Swim/ Wade Relay

1st Ulverstone SLSC

2nd Penguin SLSC


Under 09 Female Swim/Wade Relay





1st A.Towns (PEN)

2nd J. Graauw (PS)

3rd A. Palmer (DEV)


1st M Fehlberg (BUR)

2nd A Wickham (BUR)

3rd E Kuylaars (CB)


1st J Stubbs (CP)

2nd J Evans (CB)

3rd O Turale (DEV)


1st M Dennis (BRI)


3rd A Clingeleffer (CB)


1st Penguin SLSC

2nd Ulverstone SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC


1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Devonport SLSC


Under 09 Male Wade

1st M Stretton (PEN)

2nd W Botterill-James (KB)

3rd J Horton (ULV)

Under 09 Female Wade

1st M Petterwood (BRI)

2nd T Lowe (PS)

3rd I Douglas (PS)



2nd Ulverstone SLSC

3rd Penguin SLSC

Under 10 Female Surf Team

1st Burnie SLSC


3rd Devonport SLSC

Under 11 Iron Man


2nd J. Lawson (BUR)

3rd E. Pregnell-Hyland (CP)


1st M. Towns (PEN)

2nd P. Kuylaars (CB)

3rd H. Temple (ULV)

Under 10 Male Surf Race



3rd E. Mott (BUR)

Under 12 Female 1KM Beach Run

1st C. Clingeleffer (CB)

2nd Z. Appleby (CP)

3rd D. Petterwood (BRI)



2nd E. Wood (CP)

3rd J. Bailey (CB)



2nd Ulverstone SLSC

3rd Bridport SLSC

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1st N. Ray (BUR)

2nd J Latham (ULV)

3rd F. Powell (PEN)

Under 12 Male Surf Board Rescue


2nd Penguin SLSC

3rd Ulverstone SLSC


1st Burnie SLSC


3rd Bridport SLSC

Under 12 Female Surf Board Rescue



3rd Burnie SLSC


1st Bridport SLSC


3rd Burnie SLSC

Under 13 Iron Man

1st M. Chislett (CP)

2nd D. Cahill (BUR)

3rd D. Reardon (CB)


1st G. Foley (BUR)


3rd B. Van Der Ploeg (BUR)


1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Somerset SLSC

3rd Bridport SLSC


1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Ulverstone SLSC



1st A. Peart (CP)

2nd R. Cahill (BUR)

3rd C. Biggar (BUR)


1st M. Dove (ULV)

2nd Z. Drane (BUR)

3rd D. Petterwood (BRI)



2nd Z. Munday (BUR)



1st E. Pregnall Hyland (CP)

2nd A. O’Grady (CB)

3rd J. Lawson (BUR)


1st D. Reardon (CB)

2nd D. Cahill (BUR)

3rd L. Mackinnon (CP)


1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Boat Harbour Beach SLSC

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2nd Burnie SLSC

3rd Somerset SLSC


1st C. Moore (ULV)

2nd L. Douglas (PS)

3rd J. Latham (ULV)

Under 12 Male Surf Team

1st Burnie SLSC






3rd Boat Harbour Beach SLSC


1st E. Menzie (ULV)


3rd C. Duggan (CP)




3rd Burnie SLSC



2nd Burnie SLSC



1st S. Fell (BRI)

2nd T. Shires (SOM)

3rd L. Ercole (BRI)


1st G. Askew (BUR)

2nd S. Fell (BRI)

3rd A. Burbury (PS)


1st Ulverstone SLSC

2nd Burnie SLSC



1st J. Armitstead (PS)

2nd C. Humphris (ULV)


Under 12 Iron Woman

1st A. Giuliani (CP)

2nd M. Chapman (CB)

3rd Z. Appleby (CP)


1st Burnie SLSC




1st D. Cahill (BUR)

2nd M. Chislett (CP)

3rd R.Jopson (PS)

Under 13 Men Surf Board Rescue



3rd Burnie SLSC


1st S. Fell (BRI)

2nd M. West (SOM)

3rd G. Askew (BUR)


1st Kingston Beach SLSC

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1st C. Moore (ULV)

2nd L. Douglas (PS)

3rd O. Winn (CP)



2nd Ulverstone SLSC




2nd M. Chapman (CB)

3rd Z. Appleby (CP)


1st E. Menzie (ULV)


3rd C. Duggan (CP)

Under 13 1Km Team Event

1st Burnie SLSC


3rd Somerset SLSC


1st M. Chislett (CP)

2nd D. Cahill (BUR)

3rd J. Mollison (BUR)


1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Somerset SLSC



1st Burnie SLSC





2nd Burnie SLSC

3rd Penguin SLSC


1st D. O’Neil (ULV)

2nd A. Burbury (PS)

3rd T. Bailey (DEV)




3rd Burnie SLSC

Under 14 Iron Woman


2nd Z. Munday (BUR)

3rd E. Menzie (ULV)


1st D. Cahill (BUR)

2nd J. Teinaki (BUR)

3rd L. Dobson (ULV)


1st Burnie SLSC


3rd Burnie SLSC


1st S. Fell (BRI)

2nd M. West (SOM)

3rd A. Sargent (CP)


1st Ulverstone SLSC


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3rd Burnie SLSC



2nd Ulverstone SLSC

3rd Penguin SLSC


1st M. Dove (ULV)

2nd M. Chapman (CB)

3rd W. Thomson (PS)



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-


1st Burnie SLSC

2nd Devonport SLSC

3rd Port Sorell SLSC Under 11 Female



2nd Burnie SLSC


Surf Board Rescue

1st Penguin SLSC

2nd Bridport SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC


1st G. Askew (BUR)

2nd S. Fell (BRI)

3rd A. Sargent (CP)

Under 12 Iron Man

1st A. Peart (CP)

2nd R. Cahill (BUR)

3rd J. Clothier (CP)


1st Ulverstone SLSC






3rd Burnie SLSC



2nd E. Menzie (ULV)

3rd Z. Munday (BUR)


1st Ulverstone SLSC

2nd Burnie SLSC


Under 14 Iron Man

1st O. Pooley (CB)

2nd J. Armistead (PS)

3rd T. Woodhouse (ULV)



2nd Burnie SLSC



1st J. Walton (ULV)

2nd J. Armitstead (PS)

3rd O. Pooley (CB)


1st A. Peart (CP)

2nd J. Clothier (CP)

3rd R. Cahill (BUR)

All Age Beach Relay


2nd Burnie SLSC

3rd Bridport SLSC



2nd M. Chapman (CB)

3rd N. Gula (BHB)


1st Ulverstone SLSC

2nd Burnie SLSC



1st D. Cahill (BUR)

2nd L. Mackinnon (CP)

3rd M. Chislett (CP)



2nd C. Armistead (PS)

3rd T. Woodhouse (ULV)

Under 13 Iron Woman

1st G. Askew (BUR)

2nd S. Fell (BRI)

3rd A. Sargent (CP)




3rd Burnie SLSC

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2nd L. Stephenson (CB)

3rd A. Parker (ULV)


1st Ulverstone SLSC




1st A. Burbury (PS)

2nd C. Humphris (ULV)



1st Ulverstone SLSC

2nd Burnie SLSC

3rd Burnie SLSC


1st Ulverstone SLSC



Under 14 Men Cameron Relay

1st Ulverstone SLSC



Club Points





Clifton Beach (CB) 328

Penguin (PEN) 191

Bridport (BRI) 180

Devonport (DEV) 102

Boat Harbour Beach (BHB) 71

Kingston Beach (KB) 51

Somerset (SOM) 48

OUR MISSION IS TO SAVE LIVES, CREATE GREAT AUSTRALIANS AND BUILD HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITIES.

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M A S T E R S& L I F E S A V I N G

C H A M P I O N S H I PRESULTS

110 years min. Mixed Surf Board Relay

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Bridport, Team A

3rd Burnie, Team B

200 years min. Mixed Beach Relay

1st Bridport, Team A



Over 30 Womens Iron Women

1st A. Lakeland (BUR)

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Over 40 Mens Surf Board

1st J. Lennox (CP)

2nd A. Chapman (CB)

3rd B. Burbury (PS)

Over 40 Womens Beach Flags

1st S. Patterson (BRI)

2nd C. Woodhouse (ULV)

3rd M. Austin (CB)

Over 50 Mens Beach Sprint

1st D. Littler (PS)

2nd G. Howell (BRI)

3rd B. Griggs (CP)

Over 60 Mens 1KM Beach Run

1st B. Parsons (ULV)

2nd D. Marsh (CP)

3rd R. Kelly (CB)

Over 50 Mens Single Ski

1st D Russell-Green (CP)

2nd S. Kay (CB)

3rd D. Littler (PS)

120 years min. Ski Relay

1st Burnie, Team A



Over 30 Mixed Board Rescue

1st Burnie, Team A


3rd Burnie, Team B

Over 30 Womens Surf Board


2nd L. Taylor (BHB)

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Over 40 Mens Surf Board Rescue

1st Port Sorell, Team A

2nd Clifton beach, Team A


Over 40 Womens Beach Sprint


2nd C. Woodhouse (ULV)

3rd A. Street (BRI)

Over 50 Mens Surf Race

1st D. Russell-Green (CP)

2nd D. Littler (PS)

3rd S. Kay (CB)

Over 60 Mens Beach Flags


2nd R. Kelly (CB)

3rd M. Manning (CP)

Over 50 Mens Iron Man


2nd D. Littler (PS)

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120 years min. Surf Teams

1st Burnie, Team A



Open Mixed Double Ski

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Burnie, Team B


Over 30 Womens Surf Race


2nd L. Taylor (BHB)

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1st J. Fell (BRI)

2nd A. Chapman (CB)

3rd J. Lennox (CP)

Over 40 Womens Double Ski

1st Burnie, Team A

2nd Carlton Park/Clifton Beach , Team A

Over 50 Mens Double Ski



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1st D. McCulloch (ULV)

2nd S. Angilley (ULV)

3rd M. Clingeleffer (CB)



2nd R. Von Stieglitz (BRI)

3rd D. Littler (PS)

120 years min. Taplin Relay

1st Burnie, Team A


3rd Bridport, Team A


1st S. Blizzard (BUR)

2nd N. Whelan (CB)

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1st L. Taylor (BHB)

2nd A. Lakeland (BUR)

3rd K. Angilley (ULV)


1st L. O’Neil (ULV)

2nd C. Mackinnon (CP)

3rd J. Lennox (CP)

Over 40 Womens Single Ski

1st M. Austin (CB)

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2nd N. Whelan (CB)

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2nd R. Kelly (CB)

3rd M. Manning (CP)



2nd J. Price (BUR)

3rd C. Taylor (BUR)

150 years min. Mixed Single Ski Relay



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2nd J. Fell (BRI)

3rd N. Whelan (CB)



2nd L. Taylor (BHB)




2nd J. Fell (BRI)

3rd C. Taylor (BUR)


1st C. Woodhouse (ULV)

2nd M. Austin (CB)

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2nd J. Price (BUR)

3rd J. Fell (BRI)


1st D. Marsh (CP)

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2nd J. Price (BUR)

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150 years min. Taplin Relay



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Over 50 Womens 2 KM Beach Run

1st A. Coombe (BRI)

2nd S. Morgan (BRI)

Over 30 Womens 2km Beach Run


2nd L. Taylor (BHB)



1st M. Askew (BUR)

2nd S. Morgan (BRI)

3rd K. Harland (BUR)


1st C. Woodhouse (ULV)

2nd M. Austin (CB)

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1st J. Lennox (CP)

2nd L. O’Neil (ULV)

3rd T. Dawe (BRI)


1st D. Marsh (CP)

2nd R. Kelly (CB)

3rd M. Manning (CP)


1st K. Harland (BUR)

2nd M. Askew (BUR)

3rd A. Coombe (BRI)

160 years min. Beach Relay

1st Bridport, Team A




1st G. Van Galen (CB)

2nd T. Dawe (BRI)

3rd D. Dowling (PS)

Over 50 Mens 2km Beach Run

1st G. Howell (BRI)

2nd R. Boult (CB)

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1st J. Lennox (CP)

2nd L. O’Neil (ULV)

3rd T. Dawe (BRI)

150 years min. Mixed Surf Teams



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Over 50 Womens Single Ski

1st M. Askew (BUR)

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1st M. Askew (BUR)

2nd K. Harland (BUR)

3rd C. Findlay (CP)

Over 40 Womens 2KM Beach Run


2nd A. Street (BRI)

3rd M. Austin (CB)

Over 50 Mens Surf Board Rescue



3rd Clifton Beach, Team B


1st D. Marsh (CP)

2nd M. Manning (CP)

3rd B. Parsons (ULV)

Over 50 Womens Surf Board Rescue

1st Burnie, Team A


150 years min. Mixed Surf Board Relay





1st A. Coombe (BRI)

2nd W. Shelton (CP)

3rd K. Harland (BUR)


1st Burnie, Team A

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1st R. Von Stieglitz (BRI)

2nd G. Howell (BRI)

3rd D. Littler (PS)


1st D. Marsh (CP)

2nd M. Manning (CP)

3rd B. Parsons (ULV)

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SLST IS AN ORGANISATION WITH A STRONG HISTORY AND PLAYS A SIGNIFICANT

ROLE IN ARTICULATING AUSTRALIA’S NATIONAL

IDENTITY.

MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIP - Club Points



Clifton Beach SLSC (CB) 180

Bridport SLSC (BRI) 162




LIFESAVING CHAMPIONSHIP - Club Points

Clifton Beach SLSC (CB) 73.5

Kingston Beach SLSC (KB) 53

Carlton Park SLSC (CP) 22.5




Under 17 Mens Champion Lifesaver

1st F. Murfet (PS)

2nd N. Reardon (CB)

3rd K. Symons (CP)

Under 17 Womens Champion Lifesaver

1st M. Cooper (CB)

2nd E. Chapman (CB)

3rd Z. Mitchelmore (CB)


1st G. Rankin (BHB)

2nd C. Boyce (KB)

3rd M. Black (CP)

Open Mixed First Aid




Under 15 Mixed First Aid




Under 17 Mixed First Aid



3rd Clifton Beach/Carlton Park SLSC

Open Mixed Patrol Competition




Under 15 Mixed Patrol Competition



Under 17 Mixed Patrol Competition



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Open Mens Champion Lifesaver

1st A. Chapman (CB)

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Open Womens Champion Lifesaver

1st J. Richardson (CB)

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Under 15 Mens Champion Lifesaver

1st M. Knowles (ULV)

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1st K. Reardon (CB)

2nd K. Cubit (KB)

3rd H. Berry (CB)

M A S T E R S& L I F E S A V I N G

C H A M P I O N S H I PRESULTS

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O U R C L U B S , M A R I N E R E S C U E A N D V O L U N T E E R S

CELEBRATING

After a recruitment campaign at the local primary school,

Port Sorell SLSC saw a great crop of newcomers share

the beach with us. The atmosphere at the Club had a

definite sense of community about it and this drove the

committee to adopt a new vision statement as the first

part of developing a new club improvement plan: “Bringing

the Community to the Beach”. Our summer markets,

partnerships with U3A and the Men’s Shed, and the local

Park Run, are important elements of ensuring relevance to

the immediate community.

Thanks to the support of the Tasmanian Community

Fund, the Central Coast Council and the hard working

volunteers from the Penguin SLSC, Preservation Bay is no

longer the only patrolled beach on the North-West Coast

without a playground.

The addition of a playground means families can come to

the safety of a patrolled beach whilst also having another

area for children to play. It also means the area can be used

in all seasons, not only during the summer months.

Launceston LSC Patrol Team Team 2018

This one of the Launceston Patrols during last season for

a Kayak event. Launceston LSC Members performed 3

rescues, 72 assists, 1 missing person search and performed

3 first aids in their 16 patrols around Northern Tasmania.

Pictured:

Tony Harrington, Anthony Duda, Kate Wakefield, Geoff

Lyons, Sarah Lyons, Trent Hadley, Michelle Brook,

Zane Hadley & Ashley Brook

Earlier this year, 20 surf lifesavers volunteered their time

to work one-on-one with 14 children with disabilities at

Long Beach, Sandy Bay, through the Starfish Nippers

Program, The program involves swimming, catching waves,

beach runs and exercises whilst using modified and fit for

purpose equipment.

In April to June 2018 volunteer surf lifesavers travelled

to Fiji to deliver water safety programs to Fijian school

children. This program provides our volunteers with

the opportunity to share and develop their knowledge

internationally whilst building strong relationships with

the community. The program further supports SLSA’s

commitment to reduce drowning incidents world wide as a

member of the Internation Life Saving Federation.

In attempting to revive tradition of Australia Day Carnivals

that for years were part of the Surf Life Saving Calendar,

the Ulverstone Club decided to conduct a Community Day

at the club; featuring basic surf lifesaving competition

events for members and the public, a swim from the club

to the Leven Yacht Club, music and food. It was estimated

that over the day hundreds of people attended. Such was

the amount of positive feedback received that the club

has vowed to continue with this event when it doesn’t

clash with SLST endorsed statewide carnivals. Such

community support is integral to the success of the club

and the wider movement.

Surf Life Saving Tasmania continues to provide

opportunities for our volunteers to extend their training and

expertise to areas outside of the traditional red and yellow

flags. The Advanced Lifesaving Development Camp program

was designed to introduce white-water rescue skills,

knowledge and industry techniques to participants, further

embracing our strategic priority of – Learning for Life.

A record number of swimmers dived into the cool waters of

the River Derwent to celebrate the winter solstice. Our surf

life saving club volunteers once again braved the morning

chill to provide water safety for this event which forms part

of the annual MONA Dark Mofo Festival.

This year saw our Marine Rescue Units and Emergency

Response Teams deployed 32 times to respond to

emergencies around our coastline. The highlight for St

Helen’s Marine Rescue was their response to a Mayday call

in January 2018, the vessel was taking on water. The three

crew are alive today due to the co-ordination and execution

of the emergency response by marine rescue volunteers.

The Carlton Park Surf Festival on 25th November provides

pre- season competition for SLST members and an

opportunity for the public to participate in surf sports. The

Surf Festival offered a range of events such as an ocean

swim, stand up paddle board, surf ski and board races.

The popular Healthy Horizons Fun Run was followed by

entertainment from local musicians and meals provided by

a variety of local food vans. With almost 500 competitors

on the beach during the day, the Carlton Park Surf Festival

is an outstanding promotion for surf lifesaving.

Freycinet VMR members were invited to take part in the

opening of the new boat ramp at Swansea. Tidal limitations

on the old ramp restricted launching of the unit’s 5.6m

rescue vessel to the top half of the tide.

The new ramp provides all tide launching and paves the

way for the unit to build capacity with a larger vessel

offering greater weather protection for volunteers.

The ‘A Day on the Beach’ celebrations on Australia Day is

about pride in being Australian—enjoying sport, summer,

the beach and being active. But most importantly, ‘A Day on

the Beach’ is about the community. The event has grown in

popularity over the more than a decade it has been running

and typically attracts between 8,000 and 12,000 people

to the action-packed day. Patrolling members are the key

safety service on the day and provide water safety services

to Kingston and the surrounding beaches.

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SLST acknowledges support from the following entities during 2017-18

AND ALSO PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY

NATIONAL

SUPPORTED BY AFFILIATED WITH

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