Hello Clubs

Just a few quick and timely reminders.

Please pass on to your members and as always let me know if there are any questions.

I will be on leave Thursday and Friday attending the State SLSNZ National Champs!

I'm there in a volunteer capacity, supporting the mighty Titahi Bay SLSC, but look forward to seeing some (most) of you there and hearing how your clubs are going.

Good luck to everyone coaching, competing and supporting!

See you on the beach

Zoë

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Shark Sighting Policy and Procedures

With the fatal attack at Muriwai last week, it may be possible that people visiting the beaches may be more on the lookout for sharks. There may be some mistaken sightings and some actual sightings, and the attached policy should be enforced regardless. Please forward to your patrol captains. This is currently available on the SLSNZ website and in section C of every clubs Patrol Operations Manual.

What I would like to add is that sightings should be attempted to be confirmed by sight from land. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEND ANY VESSEL TO INVESTIGATE OR DRIVE THE SHARK AWAY. In the best case scenario the shark is scared out of the area, but more than likely it will simply force the animal to dive deeper (and hence not be visible anymore) and worst case scenario it frustrates or antagonizes the shark and this results in a negative interaction between the vessel (person on vessel) and the shark. It is recommended that the animal's movements are simply monitored.

New Zealand Team Management positions available

Surf Life Saving New Zealand invites applications for the following roles in our high performance programme for 20 month fixed term positions (April 2013 to November 2014) - click on a role to download the PD:

• New Zealand Manager
• New Zealand Physiotherapist
• New Zealand Development Manager
• New Zealand Development Physiotherapist

This is an exciting opportunity to be an important part of our high performance programme and the defence of the World Championships title won last year in Adelaide. We are looking for exceptional candidates with the experience and determination to create a winning environment for our high performance athletes to excel in.

Visit www.surflifesaving.org.nz/jobs for more information and please pass on to anyone you know interested.