COACHES & OFFICIALS
OFFICIALS
Officials ensure competitions are run in a safe and secure environment, while maintaining rules and regulations.
How to become an Official
In order to be an official, you must first be a member of a surf lifesaving club and be 16 years of age. If you would like to become an accredited Level 1 official, please contact Illawarra Branch on (02) 4228 3884 to find out when the next Level 1 Officials Course is taking place.
Re-Licensing
SLS NSW send out re -licensing forms to officials. Once you receive these, you complete and return with copy of your Officials log book to the Branch office. Endorsement by Branch will be completed by the Surf Sports Director and then your re-licensing application will be forwarded to SLSNSW.
Active Membership for Illawarra Branch Officials – BOSS
Each year Illawarra Officials are asked to indicate which Illawarra carnivals you would like to Officiate at. Please let our Branch Office know your availability.
SURF SPORTS COACHES
Surf Life Saving NSW Coaching Courses
Surf Life Saving NSW will announce dates and venues for various Surf Coach Courses throughout the season.
Please keep your eyes posted on our social media for upcoming Course Date.
Surf Sports Coach Nominations
For more information on how to become a Surf Sports coach check out SLSNSW
There is a wealth of information and resources available on the SLSNSW Coaching website to assist members in pursuing various coaching pathways.
Resources here include additional detail to the information provided above regarding pathways, info on how to be reaccredited if you are an existing coach, as well as instructions on how to access online training courses
SLSA Coaching Manual
Copies of the SLSA Coaching Manual are available to be purchased for $25 (incl. GST, plus postage) and can be paid for either by cheque or credit card.
To order a copy of the coaching manual please contact SLSA on (02) 9300 4000
COACHING RESOURCES
Coaching Manuals
SLSA have produced a number coaching manuals covering various disciplines.
These are available below and can also be found on the SLSA Members Portal
Training Plan
As part of the SLSA Coaching Online courses, you are provided access to training plans for various disciplines to assist in creating season training programs for your competitors. Below are some examples of these training plans: