[Surf Life Saving Queensland Annual Report ]

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1 [Surf Life Saving Queensland Annual Report ]

2 The life of the beach [Surf Life Saving Queensland] Queensland Surf Life Saving Clubs North Queensland Wide Bay Capricorn Alexandra Headland North Burleigh Port Douglas Ellis Beach Yeppoon Emu Park Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Burleigh Heads/ Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Queensland Patron His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AC, CVO, Governor of Queensland Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach North Barrier Forrest Beach Picnic Bay Arcadian Ayr Bowen Eimeo Mackay Sarina Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay Sunshine Coast Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Marcoola Mudjimba Maroochydore Dicky Beach Met Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula South Coast Coochiemudlo Point Lookout Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach Miami Beach Point Danger Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach Currumbin Bilinga Tugun North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay Notice of SLSQ Annual General Meeting Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of Surf Life Saving Queensland will be held at Surf Rescue House, Brisbane, on Friday 22 August 2003, commencing at 6.30 pm. Agenda: Present and Apologies Alternates (Proxies) Affi liation of Clubs and Branches Election of Councillors Presentation and Adoption of Annual Report and Financial Statements Appointment of Vice-Patrons Announcement of SLSQ Life Membership Awards i

3 Annual Report Contents Surf Life Saving - The life of the beach 3 Patrons and Offi cers 4 SLSQ President Ken Bird & CEO Brett Williamson 5 Honour Board 8 Sponsorship Achievements 10 Lifesaving Services 11 Life Saving Support Services 17 Australian Lifeguard Service 21 Community Education 23 Youth and Membership Development 25 Surf Sports 29 Marketing and Fundraising 34 Our Partners 39 Regional Highlights 41 Administration 43 Voluntary Offi cers 44 SLSQ Team 45 Boards and Committees 46 Lifesaving Patrol Activity 47 Membership 48 Surf Life Saving Awards 50 Competition Results 54 Financial Statements 58 1

4 The life of the beach Surf Life Saving - The life of the beach You won t find my heroes in comic books you ll find them on the beach My heroes don t wear masks or capes they wear red and yellow caps My heroes don t have x-ray vision yet they can spot danger from a mile My heroes don t leap over tall buildings that doesn t mean they can t fly My heroes don t fight for truth and justice they battle the wind and the waves My heroes aren t the kind that save the world but they did save my life 2

5 [ Surf Life Saving - The life of the beach] Surf Life Saving is primarily responsible for leading and managing the development of world class surf safety, lifesaving, and surf sports programs to fulfil its vision. OUR VISION Zero preventable drownings on Queensland beaches. OUR MISSION SLSQ be accepted as the leading provider of quality lifesaving services, education, sport and development in the aquatic environment. OUR PURPOSE We save lives, contribute to the fulfi lment of our members personal ambitions and serve the community. OUR ORGANISATION OUR ACTIVITIES Community Service Lifesaving and Rescue First Aid Training and Education Sport Leisure Volunteerism Citizenship Research and Development Charity Fundraising Personnel Development Youth Member Development Commerce Advocacy Consultancy Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) comprises of 59 affi liated Surf Life Saving Clubs in six Branches (regions) with more than 25,000 members. The organisation also includes Surf Life Saving Supporters Clubs with some 200,000 members. SLSQ is part of Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA). SLSQ S STRATEGIC PRIORITIES FRONTLINE FIRST!! Patrol Smart 7/52 Government / Industry Support Best Practice Organisational Structure Accreditation e fficient Systems Data Analysis Strategic/Commercial Partnerships Intelligence Capital Business Development Customer Research Training - Education Innovation Peak Body Advocacy 3

6 The life of the beach [ Patrons and Officers] PATRON His Excellency Major General Peter Arnison, AC, CVO, Governor of Queensland. VICE PATRONS Hon P Beattie MP; Hon M Reynolds AM MP; Hon T Barton MP; Hon S Bredhauer MP; Hon N Cunningham MP; Hon M Foley MP; Hon P Lucas MP; Hon T McGrady MP; Hon G Nuttall MP; Hon S Robertson MP; Hon M Rose MP; Hon R Schwarten MP; Hon J Spence MP; Hon R Welford MP; Hon D Wells MP; L Bell MP; D Boyle MP; Dr L Clark MP; L Cunningham MP; W Entsch MP; H Hobbs MP; R Hollis MP; Michael Horan MP; Hon D Jull MP; Hon R Katter MP; Hon V Lester MP; Hon V Lingard MP; K Livermore MP; T Malone MP; B M May MP; T Mulherin MP; P Neville MP; R Quinn MP; M Rowell MP; J Sheldon MP; F Simpson MP; Hon P Slipper MP; Hon A Somlyay MP; T Strong MP; W Truss MP; Dr D Watson MP. Cr B Abbot; Cr D Aldous; Cr G Baildon; Cr J Bell; Cr A Boulton; Cr J Boyd; Cr K Byrne; Cr J Byrne; Cr P Corones; Cr R Duffy; Cr J Leishman; Cr A Grosse OAM; Cr B Ludwig; Cr K McDuff; Cr T Mooney; Cr K Phillips; Cr D Seccombe; Cr J Soorley; Cr T Sorensen; Cr M Strelow; Cr M Vernardos; Cr J Woods. Commissioner B Atkinson; G Adams; J Amies; M Bracker; P Burrows; W Brewer; P Cornwell; B Cronin OAM; M Denton; Dr G Fitzgerald; K Freer; J Graham; B Grant; D Gschwind; T Hawkins; K Hilless; J Johnson; M Kinnane; C Macnaught; D Mactaggart; Sir F Moore AO; I Müller; G Northcott; J Noye; J O Hara; R Pelerman; L Perry OAM; D Power; Prof J Wilks; D Williams; S Wilson. LIFE MEMBERS SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND GB Andrews OAM; EC Avery*; J Barlow; PJ Berigan OAM; JJ Betts*; D Bird*; KC Bird; R Blackman*; K Bostock; DJ Boulton; WJ Broadhurst*; DW Brockhurst; R Brumley; NF Bullpitt MBE; DS Burchill; RA Burrell*; RJ Butler OAM; S Byrnes; J Church*; M Claybourne OAM*; KJ Collins; BF Coomber*; SV Costa*; Prof T Cramond AO OBE; S Crichton; WJ Daley*; W Darwen*; R Davidson OAM; JB Dearlove MBE; RP Devlin; VA Doig; AR Donaldson*; K Dunn; T Eldridge; CG Englert*; Assoc Prof PJ Fenner AM; R Findlater; DC Foreman; A Frizzell OBE OAM*; RJ Gear AM; JL Gordon*; IJ Grant; JE Gray*; RJ Harding OAM; CA Hargrave*; JW Harris; K Hart; J Hayes; NJ Heywood OBE; R Holden; C Honey*; K Hoskins OAM; N Howland; D Howlett*; DP Hoyland OAM; T Imrie OAM; A Inwood; D Johnson*; SA Johnson MBE*; J Jones; N Kelk; A Kennedy MBE*; MJ Klingner AM; DJ Lennox; PJ Madden; MM Mahon; WJ Massey; JG McCarthy*; HF McGrath*; G McKenzie OAM; JW McMaster AM DFC*; M McNeilly MBE; RA McPherson*; J Menico; Dr GS Merry AM; ME Mulchay; J Mullins*; A Nicholson; Hon GRF Nicklin*; HJ Nix*; WH Nixon OAM; AG Nixon*; K O Connell; S O Connor OAM; JD Oglivie OAM; AB Parkyn OAM; JC Paterson; FC Payne; R Pollard; CD Pratt*; RE Rankin AM; FC Richards*; P Roubin; JRW Sellars*; CG Smith; EJ Smith AM; C Sparkes; JH Spencer; JR Spender OBE*; JJ Stewart*; RC Tallon OAM; CE Taylor*; CJ Taylor OAM; MR Taylor*; R Thomas; B Thorne; FO Venning*; MA Webb OAM; HJ Weimer*; R Whitmore OAM; ST Wilcox OAM; A Williams*; Assoc Prof J Williamson AM; SW Winders MBE*; JR Winders OBE*; NS Woodroffe*; BF Wilkes*; R Wyeth; IJ Young; R Zillman*. * Denotes Deceased. PRESIDENT Ken Bird DEPUTY PRESIDENT Andrew Morland STATE COUNCILLORS North Queensland North Barrier Wide Bay Capricorn Sunshine Coast South Coast Point Danger EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Director Life Saving Director Life Saving Support Services Director Youth & Membership Development Director Surf Sports Director Finance & Property Appointed Director Appointed Director OFFICERS Aerial Services Board & Ski Communications Coaching Education First Aid Gear & Equipment Grievance Insurance IRB JRB Junior Activities (Lifesaving) Junior Activities (Surf Sports) Marine Stinger Research & Development Resuscitation Surf Boat Volunteer Coordinator APPOINTED OFFICERS Immediate Past President State Councillor to SLSA Hon Legal Advisor Auditors MAC Chairperson St John Liaison Offi cer Mike Libke Michael Clyde Warren Massey Doug Boulton Barrie Crichton Earle Smith AM Mark Fife Kevin Dunn Peter White Greg Keen David Crevola Jack Noye Gary Balkin Danny Hoyland OAM Noel Kelk Paul White Peter Roberts Graham McKenzie OAM Nicolette Lowe Ron Daly Lynne Bollen Doug Boulton James Gilroy Ken Hart Scott Byrnes Robert Holden Assoc Prof Peter Fenner AM John Hayes Jean Robson Craig Williams Sharon Crichton Ron Rankin AM Ken Bird Barry Cronin OAM Ernst & Young Dr Michael Tuch Chris Smith 4

7 SLSQ PRESIDENT & CEO [Ken Bird, Brett Williamson] On behalf of the State Council we are pleased to jointly present Surf Life Saving Queensland s (SLSQ) 73rd Annual Report and Statements of Financial Performance for season associated with introducing the new Australia Quality Training Framework (AQTF) aligned SLSA awards and certifi cation programs being launched next season. Our youth and leadership development programs continued to receive the attention deserved. It s certainly pleasing to note the exceptional talent coming through these programs. This augers well for our future. Brett Williamson (left) and Ken Bird The contents of this report are a testimony to a proactive, agile organisation and its wonderful people. It also highlights SLSQ s willingness to look in the mirror and to consider how we can better serve our customers (beach visitors) and contribute to the social and economic well being of the broader community. The report reinforces SLSQ s position as the these occurred at unpatrolled beaches, mostly benchmark for standards and outputs across the mid-week, reinforces SLSQ s resolve to continue diverse range of management and operational the roll-out of the planned Patrol Smart 7/52 activities which make up Surf Life Saving in the initiatives to assist us on the journey towards 21st Century. our vision of zero preventable drownings on Queensland beaches. Members and supporters should be proud of SLSQ s achievements and progress during the In line with the Frontline First!! strategic priorities, past year. SLSQ has focussed on supporting and building the capability of our frontline services and people. THE YEAR IN REVIEW Several reviews have been carried out during As a result of heavy concentration on SLSQ s the year, most notably, the review of our aerial Frontline First!! strategic priorities, we have seen services operations. the delivery of real improvements in lifesaving These reviews have greatly assisted SLSQ and beach safety services and developed in implementing enhancements to beach plans for further signifi cant enhancements for operations by putting more beaches under implementation in the year ahead. guard at more times. Our lifesavers and lifeguards, with increasing Considerable resources and effort has been support from SLSQ s fl eet of jet rescue boats, expended in the education and training of wave runners and the Westpac Life Saver Rescue members and the community. Some 17,463 Helicopters saved 3,166 lives, performed more SLSA awards have been processed during than 170,000 preventative actions and provided the year, and a further 40,051 people have 5,100 fi rst aid emergency care treatments. This participated in SLSQ s beach safety, awareness is obviously a wonderful effort in the context and educational programs. of serving over 30 million customers (beach visitors) a year. It is pleasing to note that the investment in becoming reaccreditated as a Registered Sadly however, there were 14 drownings and Training Organisation and our training one death resulting from a box jellyfi sh sting on systems and resources has positioned us our beaches during the year. The fact that all of well in readiness for the enormous challenges SLSQ has also expanded its research and development programs designed to turn the enormous amount of data we collect into intelligence. Already the analyses into coastal incidents, membership tends, and general operations have produced valuable facts used to design smarter, targeted services. There has been considerable attention given to reviewing SLSQ s governance and management systems over the past 12 months. Signifi cantly, the State Council has agreed to move towards a single governing Board of Directors (to replace the current duplicated State Council and State Executive system). The model being developed has a Board comprising a balance of portfolio and independent Directors. Work is underway now to review the composition, roles and functions of all the major Boards. The goal is to introduce the new governance system in season Staffi ng arrangements were also reviewed during the year and extra frontline personnel appointed in Tropical North Queensland (an extra Development Offi cer and Regional Manager) and the Gold Coast (an extra Development Offi cer). Noosa SLSC s 75 th Anniversary was celebrated by fi ve Presidents (from left) Alan Whelpton (International Life Saving), Ken Bird (Surf Life Saving Queensland), Ron Rankin AM (Surf Life Saving Australia), Ron Lane (Noosa Heads SLSC), and Doug Boulton (Sunshine Coast Branch). 5

8 The life of the beach SLSQ President and CEO The Surf Life Saving Foundation has certainly grown its marketing and fundraising programs to improve results from both traditional programs (eg Art Union, Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl, Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal) and a diversifying range of benefi ciary events and donor programs. Congratulations and thanks are extended to the SLSF Board under the chairmanship of Peter Burrows and staff under General Manager Andrew Thomas. Hopefully next year will see more national programs being managed by the SLSF. SLSQ has maintained strong relationships with the State Government. The Department of Emergency Services has been particularly supportive in fi scal terms, and provided welcomed advice and support in matters relating to accreditation and civil liability legislation reforms. Sport and Recreation Queensland has also continued its signifi cant assistance to our surf sports programs and events which continue to grow in terms of numbers of participants and national champions. The new beach safety signage, developed with the support of Golden Circle, provides beach goers with up to date information on daily conditions. Our signifi cant investment in developing e ffi cient information management systems continued, with major enhancements to SurfMate, e communications, carnival management, and awards processing. An overhaul of our website is also well advanced. Along with our colleagues at SLSA and other State Centres we have been very active in lobbying for civil liability legislative reform. This was a critical project given the prevailing global insurance market and trends in liability claims and premiums over recent years. Building closer and stronger ties with all local governments across the State has been identifi ed as a major priority to promote and reinforce best practice lifesaving services standards and systems, and to promote Surf Life Saving s contributions to the broader social and economic well-being of communities across the State. SLSQ Offi cers and staff have also consulted regularly with a wide range of peak industry and community forums on issues concerning water safety, marine stingers, tourist safety, emergency services, youth, child protection, volunteerism and sports to name a few. SLSQ personnel played a lead role in the special marine stinger task force established by the State Government. Another Queensland and Australian Tourism Award was added to our achievements this year this is wonderful recognition for the important role our lifesavers play in providing safe and enjoyable destinations for tourists. The good news is that the Commonwealth and State Governments around Australia have now passed legislation to reform civil liability and insurance practices, including volunteers liability. Unfortunately the new laws are not uniform across Australia, and the resultant patchwork arrangements will pose signifi cant issues for Surf Life Saving and other organisations providing public safety services across the nation. Unfortunately the challenge to secure affordable insurance still exists, despite our premiums having already increased 400% over the past three years. Further work on enhancing SLSQ s risk management systems has been undertaken. A Risk Management Advisory Committee, with external experts, has been established and is guiding the formalisation of the risk management framework, policy and actions to protect the well-being of our members and our customers, and to minimise litigation! Financially, SLSQ performed better than budgeted despite the challenges of making ends meet in a year of subdued revenue growth and increased operational costs. This positive fi nancial performance is a refl ection of SLSQ s strong fi nancial management and expenditure controls, and the better than budgeted support from the Surf Life Saving Foundation which assisted greatly. Obviously the challenge ahead is to achieve revenue to match the growing needs to expand our frontline services. In this regard, it s pleasing to see the benefi ts already of our investment in building The life of the beach brand which has been adopted nationally and is beginning to be leveraged quite effectively. Planning is underway for phase two of the campaign. Surf Life Saving Queensland again won the Australian Tourism Award for General Tourism Services. Ken Bird (President) and Elissa Keenan (PR Manager) collected the award for SLSQ. 6

9 SLSQ President and CEO FUTURE DIRECTIONS We see no shortages of challenges or opportunities ahead. SLSQ is now well positioned to build on the clarity of our strategic priorities and initiatives, focussing our attention and resources on implementing better, smarter lifesaving services, and remaining an organisation of choice for existing and potential members (and supporters). At the same time, we will need to coordinate and support more targeted recruitment and retention programs, particularly in some regional areas. All of these issues are inherent within the following Frontline First!! strategic priorities: Patrol Smart 7/52 Best Practice Accreditation Data Analysis Intelligence Capital Research & Innovation Peak Body Advocacy Training & Education Strategic & Commercial Partnerships e ffi cient systems Organisational Governance & Structure Government & Industry Support It is pleasing to acknowledge the high level of ownership and commitment from within the Association to forging ahead with SLSQ s Frontline First!! strategic plan and priorities. We will achieve these goals through tackling the challenges as a team, through innovation and creativity, good governance and prudent risk management. George Clarke (Picnic Bay) was awarded the 2003 Clive Hammond Medal for his service to Surf Life Saving. The 2002 winner Andrew Morland (Broadbeach) presented his award. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS SLSQ s successes throughout the year have been a real team effort that owes a huge debt to our frontline lifesaving members (our best ambassadors), our corporate sponsors and public supporters, government and, of course our committed and loyal State Offi cers and Advisors. We wish to thank the Councillors and Directors for their leadership and support. The commitment of staff, at all levels and in all locations throughout the State, in effectively managing the formidable demands of modern day Surf Life Saving has been impressive. Finally, thank you one and all for the honour and privilege of allowing us to head our wonderful organisation. The year ahead is shaping up to be as exciting and challenging as the past year. We look forward to working on behalf of all members to continue and accelerate the progress. SLSQ this year awarded Life Membership to fi ve members for their outstanding dedication to Surf Life Saving. President Ken Bird presented the awards to (from left) John Jones (Southport and Maroochydore), Robert Holden (Elliott Heads), Kevin Dunn (Kirra) and Barrie Thorne (Kirra). Robert Brumley (Etty Bay) was also awarded Life Membership. 7

10 The life of the beach [Honour Board] 2002 SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND LIFE MEMBERSHIPS John Jones Southport and Maroochydore Robert Holden Elliott Heads Kevin Dunn Kirra Barrie Thorne Kirra Robert Brumley Etty Bay 2003 AUSTRALIA DAY HONOURS Member in the Order of Australia Assoc Prof Peter Fenner AM Mackay Medal in the Order of Australia Shane O Connor OAM Surfer s Paradise 2003 QUEEN S BIRTHDAY HONOURS Medal in the Order of Australia Ron Davidson OAM Tallebudgera and Metropolitan Caloundra John Ogilvie OAM Northcliffe and Southport CENTENARY MEDALS Garth Andrews OAM Southport Barden Claffey Maroochydore Kay Cumming Yeppoon Hayden Kenny Alexandra Headland Treena List Ayr Brett Williamson Maroochydore Graham McKenzie OAM Bundaberg Arthur Parkyn OAM Mooloolaba Stephen Curtis Palm Beach Hayley Bateup Northcliffe CLIVE HAMMOND GOLD MEDAL George Clarke Picnic Bay CLIVE HAMMOND SILVER MEDALS North Queensland Amina Pitt (Port Douglas) North Barrier George Clarke (Picnic Bay) Wide Bay Capricorn Kay Cummings (Yeppoon) Sunshine Coast Michael Bates (Kawana Waters) South Coast David Clarke (Surfers Paradise) Point Danger Neville Gray (Kirra) CONRAD JUPITERS SUMMER SURF GIRL Toni Bingham-Rolls Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park SURF LIFE SAVING AWARDS Pelerman Queensland Lifesaver of the Year Peter Kingston Kurrawa Australian Lifesaver of the Year Peter Kingston Kurrawa Pelerman Volunteer of the Year Scott Byrnes Kirra Pelerman Instructor of the Year Jason Thompson Yeppoon Pelerman Examiner of the Year Daniel Potent Point Lookout Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Crewperson of the Year Gold Coast Brett Dorrington Coolangatta Sunshine Coast Nicholas Lindley Metropolitan Caloundra Queensland Lifeguard of the Year Sarah Bacon YOUTH AWARDS Cairns Lifeguard Service Pelerman Young Lifesaver of the Year Thomas Blennerhassett Etty Bay Pelerman Cadet Lifesaver of the Year Alanna Bodger Point Lookout Pelerman Nipper of the Year Maria-Lee Lewis North Burleigh Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship Nicolette Lowe Broadbeach Andy Frizzell OBE OAM Award Connie Pahl North Burleigh Pelerman Youth Development Club of the Year Alexandra Headland Australia Day Achievement Awards Corina Williams Coolangatta Nicolette Lowe Broadbeach Craig Roberts Maroochydore Kathy Brumley Ellis Beach Elliott Bates Alexandra Headland Drew Peters Maroochydore Jenny Crawford Mooloolaba Peter White Alexandra Headland 8

11 Honour Board SURF SPORTS AWARDS Presidents Cup Alexandra Headland Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships Mooloolaba XXXX Premiership Series Mooloolaba XXXX Queensland Endurance Championships Alexandra Headland Tip Top Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championships North Burleigh Kellogg s Nutri-Grain InterBranch Surf Challenge South Coast Branch XXXX North Australian Championships Arcadian Coach of the Year Paul Davies Tallebudgera Rookie Coach of the Year Rick Van Kampen Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Official of the Year Craig Williams Tugun The Carbine Club of Queensland Youth Competitor of the Year Pierce Leonard Surfers Paradise OTHER AWARDS Queensland Training Awards High Achievement Award Joel Nagy (Indigenous Lifeguard Program) Maroochy Shire Council Australia Day Senior Sports Award Stephen Short Maroochydore Maroochy Shire Council Sports Administrator Award Shane Dalziel Mooloolaba and Alexandra Headland Caloundra City Council Junior Sports Award Amy Blokkeerus Metropolitan Caloundra Caloundra City Council Sports Administrator Award Simon Richards Metropolitan Caloundra Noosa Shire Council Community Event Award Peregian Beach Gold Coast City Council Young Citizen of the Year Award Jaye Newton Kurrawa 2002 Sunshine Coast Sportstar of the Year Kristy Munroe Alexandra Headland Rookie Official of the Year Anthony Green North Burleigh Team Manager of the Year Michael Bates Kawana Waters Peter Lacey Memorial Shield Competitor of the Year Jennifer Parry Maroochydore Photos - left to right Queensland and Australian Lifesaver of the Year - Peter Kingston (Kurrawa) Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship winner - Nicolette Lowe (Broadbeach) Queensland Volunteer of the Year - Scott Byrnes (Kirra) Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl - Toni Bingham-Rolls (BHMP) 9

12 The life of the beach [Sponsorship Achievements] TELSTRA SIGNS THREE YEAR SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH SURF LIFE SAVING SURF LIFE SAVING AND ERGON ENERGY BRING THE LIFE OF THE BEACH TO REGIONAL QUEENSLAND In 2003, Surf Life Saving announced its fi rst national partnership with Telstra, Australia s leading telecommunications and internet services company. Telstra s national sponsorship has great long-term potential for Surf Life Saving across Australia and is designed to align with all fi ve levels of the Surf Life Saving movement benefi ting National, the States, Branches, Clubs and our members. This sponsorship will enable Surf Life Saving to continue to deliver three of its key grassroots programs on a national level. Programs such as the Telstra Beach to Bush Program, Telstra Secondary School Surf League and Telstra Junior State Championships will all enhance the active participation of children in local communities; develop practical skills and surf safety knowledge; and assist in the recruitment of future surf lifesavers. These programs will be complimented with the establishment of the Telstra Junior Achiever Award, which will annually recognise the outstanding contribution of a young lifesaver. In addition to their sponsorship of our youth programs, Telstra will also establish an assistance fund for Surf Life Saving Clubs to help them equip their beaches at the start of each season. This will particularly aid smaller Clubs that often struggle to fi nd funding to deliver their volunteer lifesaving services. Surf Life Saving is proud to be aligned with Australia s leading telecommunications company and we look forward to working with Telstra to make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of Australian children and the future of the Surf Life Saving movement. Beach Week was developed specifi cally for regional Queensland to encourage the community to enjoy the life of the beach. Surf Life Saving and Ergon Energy this year cemented a major extension to a vital partnership, designed specifi cally to help lifesaving in regional areas of coastal Queensland. Surf Life Saving services in regional Queensland have traditionally faced numerous challenges in public safety, including isolated beaches, marine stingers, extremely large areas of coastline to cover, and smaller numbers of lifesavers on the beaches. With the launch of a signifi cant three year sponsorship arrangement with Ergon Energy in 2002, Surf Life Saving is working to extend and improve services in regional areas, and promote the vital role of lifesavers in these regions. Ergon Energy has supported Surf Life Saving for the past three years, and have extended this to become a major regional partner of Surf Life Saving. This partnership will now include a unique and targeted regional program to help extend lifesaving services in central and north Queensland, which will provide direct support to Clubs and members, as well as ongoing community education, research and beach safety management. A major public awareness and participation program, Beach Week, has also been developed. Beach Week is specifi cally for fi ve coastal regions of Queensland to encourage the community to enjoy The life of the beach. The Beach Week celebrations are held each year in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and Bundaberg and represent a commitment to improving lifesaving services in these areas. The Beach Week celebrations include school surf safety talks, beach cleanups, beach art competitions and displays, surf fun clinics, special coaching clinics with star Surf Sports athletes, and public activities as part of the Beach Fest. Ergon Energy and XXXX also host a special Sportsmen s Luncheon in some areas to raise funds for local Clubs. Surf lifesavers also offer free community health and safety training in CPR (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation) all designed to encourage the community to get out and get involved. The new national sponsorship with Telstra will benefi t every level of the Surf Life Saving movement. Beach Week, is a week long promotional and educational campaign designed specifi cally to encourage coastal communities to celebrate The life of the beach, and an important part of the relationship between Ergon Energy and Surf Life Saving in Queensland. 10

13 [Lifesaving Services] HIGHLIGHTS AND MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS Patrol Smart initiatives continue to be developed and implemented. Weekend winter patrols implemented by Alexandra Headland SLSC an outstanding initiative to make beaches even safer. Extended service provision including 4WD, Rescue Water Craft, and mobile patrols performed by Kirra SLSC. Surf Life Saving Clubs patrolled for an extended period to June (season of 11 months) in response to a longer than average stinger season. Port Douglas SLSC again patrolled for 12 months of the year. Arcadian and Picnic Bay SLSC s both patrolled two beaches one each on Magnetic Island as well as on the Strand in Townsville. All Clubs in the Wide Bay Capricorn region extended their patrol hours over the busy Christmas period from 9.00 am 6.00 pm. Yeppoon and Emu Park extended their hours even further from 8.00 am during this peak period. Bundaberg SLSC patrolled two beaches throughout the season. Surfers Paradise Surf Life Saving Club continued to patrol 6.00 am to 6.00 pm during the summer season. Development of public safety training standards introduced into existing lifesaving training. Upgrade of the Gold Coast Command Communications Centre (SurfCom) to incorporate a range of new technologies that have increased the effi ciency of the service to provide a high level of coordination for lifesaving resources deployed in the Gold Coast region. Introduction of a Gold Coast Duty Offi cer to provide frontline support to Clubs and support services operating on the Gold Coast. Assessment and endorsement of a twin hull IRB as a potential alternative to existing craft. Patrol and Operation Guidelines developed with all Clubs in Queensland. Annual Marine Stinger Symposium conducted in Cairns to workshop fi ndings in relation to dangerous tropical jellyfi sh. Further workshops were conducted in Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and the Whitsundays as part of the Queensland Government Irukandji Jellyfi sh Response Taskforce. Development of community education resources on behalf of the Queensland Government Irukandji Jellyfi sh Response Taskforce. Ongoing monitoring of new beach patrol signage. SLSA has endorsed the continued use of this new signage. Development of a Lifesaving Body Board as water safety equipment, particularly suitable for younger lifesavers monitoring swimmers in patrol areas. Successful initial accreditation of Coochiemudlo and Eimeo Surf Life Saving Clubs with the Department of Emergency Services (DES). Successful re-accreditation of all Queensland Clubs and Branches. Development of new Surf Life Saving Training Manual. Deployment of support staff for lifesaving, including new position of Operations Manager and Lifesaving Development Offi cer. Lifesaving Patrol Activity (inclusive of all SLSQ services): Lives Saved (Rescues) 3166 Preventative Actions 170,288 Resuscitations 39 First Aid Treatments 5154 Marine Sting Treatments 2137 PATROL SMART 7/52 The goal of zero preventable drownings on Queensland beaches continues to be the focus for lifesaving services and initiatives. The development of the Patrol Smart 7/52 plan aims to minimise preventable deaths, as Queensland beaches are faced with increasing beach visitations seven days a week, 52 weeks of the year. Drownings and near drownings are still occurring at unacceptable levels the majority during mid week periods and at locations and times outside the current scope of SLSQ operations. This is abhorrent to everything Surf Life Saving stands for, and is unacceptable. The Patrol Smart plan is central to all lifesaving services and helps us move closer to our vision of zero preventable drownings on Queensland beaches. The Patrol Smart plan focuses on eleven strategies to ensure Surf Life Saving provides the world s best service delivery across all areas. This year there have been signifi cant achievements across each initiative: Expand Services Arcadian, Picnic Bay, Bundaberg, Point Lookout, and Kirra provided secondary patrol areas. Secondary patrol areas were also trialed by Coolum Beach, Alexandra Headland, Maroochydore, Tallebudgera, and Southport. Rescue Water Craft (wave runners) services increased on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts, with a total of four units operating on each of the two coasts. Patrol times have also increased on weekends and public holidays during the Christmas school holiday period. SLSQ lifeguard services were expanded in Townsville, Cairns and Bribie Island. Sunrise to Sunset Patrols This strategy aims to reduce drownings in areas and times outside standard patrol hours where there has been a high number of drownings or near drownings in the past. Surfers Paradise continued patrols from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm during peak periods with support from the Rescue Water Craft service. Other areas identifi ed to trial sunrise to sunset patrols include Burleigh Heads, Kurrawa, Southport, Mooloolaba, Maroochydore, and Noosa Heads. 11

14 The life of the beach Lifesaving Services Integrated and Coordinated Services Duty Offi cers were appointed on the Gold Coast to oversee the coordination of all Surf Life Saving services and resources to ensure there was effective coverage and service delivery. SurfCom implemented on the Gold Coast to enhance communication and coordination of services. Camera Safety Systems Researching new camera technology to identify the most cost-effective expansion of camera surveillance along the coastline. New camera trials conducted on Gold Coast. Helicopter Patrols A review of the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service to identify the most effi cient and cost-effective means of aerial services delivery. Jet Rescue Boat Patrols (JRB s) A review of existing JRB services identifi ed the need to stagger patrol commencement and fi nish times to increase the scope of overall JRB patrols. JRB patrols conducted during peak school holiday periods on Sunshine Coast. Rescue Water Craft Patrols (RWC s) The RWC s have proven to be a most effective one operator craft for surveillance and rescue, which is refl ected in the number of rescues and preventative actions performed during the season. Extra units based on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts. Service agreements developed between Clubs and RWC services am to 6.00 pm patrols commenced on the Gold Coast. Personalised Customer Service Patrol Smart workshops conducted throughout Queensland focusing on customer service to the beach. Silver Medallion Patrol Captain courses were upgraded. Central Communications Gold Coast SurfCom upgraded to become a world class communication centre. Development and upgrade of Sunshine Coast Communication Centre to be implemented for the start of next season. Our Surf Life Saving services saved 3166 lives this year across Queensland. TROPICAL LIFESAVING The beaches of northern Queensland provide a unique operational environment for surf lifesavers. While the uniqueness of this environment has always been recognised, there has been an increase in awareness of the issues facing our northern lifesavers in the past year. Catering for the special needs of Tropical Lifesaving services have been identifi ed as a key issue for Surf Life Saving to address and a series of strategic planning forums have been conducted. The result has been the development of a draft Tropical Lifesaving Plan aimed at delivering better services both to the community and our members. This plan will be implemented next season. VOCATIONAL EDUCATION & TRAINING (VET) The Australian Qualifi cations Framework (AQF) provides a national framework for all education and training qualifi cations. The aim of the AQF is to: Provide consistent qualifi cations. Encourage easier access to qualifi cations. Provide fl exible pathways for achieving qualifi cations. Surf Life Saving Queensland has become a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). Under our scope of delivery, we offer qualifi cations in Assessment and Workplace Training, Community Recreation, Public Safety, Advanced Resuscitation, Defi brillation, First Aid and CPR. Under the new system, Training Offi cers will now be known as Trainers and Examiners will be known as Assessors. Our goal is to have all our members qualifi cations recognised under the AQTF, ensuring their qualifi cations are recognised in their workplace, anywhere throughout Australia. Innovation Surf Life Saving trialed many new pieces of equipment and methods of delivery to improve lifesaving services across Queensland. Develop Better Lifesavers Queensland Patrol and Operations Manual developed as a reference tool for Patrol Captains and patrol members. New training manual developed in line with industry training and accreditation standards. SLSQ gained Registered Training Organisation status. Course resources and workbooks developed for SLSA awards. Gold Medallion prerequisite and assessment criteria reviewed. Development of lifesaving gear and equipment quality auditing system. Developing better lifesavers is a priority in the Patrol Smart 7/52 plan. 12

15 Lifesaving Services DES ACCREDITATION This year saw the re-accreditation of all six Branches and 57 affi liated Surf Life Saving Clubs. This accreditation recognises Clubs as White Water Rescue Units under the Department of Emergency Services (DES). The accreditation also recognises the Clubs abilities to provide quality lifesaving services on the beaches of Queensland, and in return the DES provides each Club with a grant payment to offset the costs associated with these services. These initiatives were implemented to enhance Surf Life Saving s risk management strategies to ensure the safety of our lifesavers while using this vital piece of lifesaving equipment. Accreditation of our two new Clubs Eimeo Surf Life Saving Club affi liated with North Barrier Branch, and Coochiemudlo Island Surf Life Saving Club affi liated with South Coast Branch, was also achieved. These Clubs have been under probation for the past two seasons and this year received endorsement from the Department of Emergency Services as Accredited White Water Rescue Units of Surf Life Saving Queensland. There are now 59 affi liated and accredited Surf Life Saving Clubs. TRAINING MANUAL REVIEW This year, Surf Life Saving Australia established a manual review panel to review and develop the 32nd edition of the Surf Life Saving Training Manual. The manual will be released in August 2003 and will provide our members with nationally accredited training under the Australian Recognition Framework. The publication of a First Aid and Emergency Care Manual (due for release in 2004) will also form part of the introduction to the Certifi cate II and Certifi cate III in Public Safety training. NATIONAL ASSESSORS WORKSHOP In mid 2003, a National Assessors Workshop was conducted, designed to educate key facilitators in each state in the rollout of the new Assessors (Examiners) and Trainers Facilitation guide and resources. Participants were given a facilitation guide to assist in upgrading their qualifi cations into the new nationally recognised competencies. From this conference Assessors Upgrade courses and Trainers Upgrade courses will be rolled out throughout Queensland prior to the commencement of the season. LIFESAVING EDUCATION - AWARDS The Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion is the key award and standard required for volunteer surf lifesavers to become active patrolling members. This season 1654 members obtained this prestigious award. Most signifi cantly, our members achieved a total of 17,463 lifesaving awards this season. INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT (IRB) RISK MANAGEMENT Surf Life Saving continues to review the IRB Risk Management Strategy, and this year a number of new initiatives were identifi ed: Reintroduction of the IRB Crewman award syllabus. Implementation of a Powercraft Code of Conduct. New assessment and training guidelines. IRB personal training logs. Profi ciency guides. Trainee workbooks and examination resources. IRB assessment of surf size. Local operator checks. OH&S and injury reporting. IRB risk management checklist. Trial of new twin hull IRB. The Emergency Beach Beacon was developed for unpatrolled areas to make beaches safer. (Photo by Adam Ward, The Courier-Mail). RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Throughout the season, Surf Life Saving trialed many new pieces of lifesaving equipment and techniques to continue to develop lifesaving services across Queensland. Development of new communications systems and infrastructure on the Gold Coast, now known as Gold Coast SurfCom. This state-of-the-art communication framework provides an enhanced system of coordination and deployment of all lifesaving services and appliances. Emergency Beach Beacon prototype developed for unpatrolled beaches. Further development of Surf Life Saving s Australian Beach Safety and Management Program (ABSAMP) incorporating SurfGuard as a system that will provide information on real time and forecast surf, beach and weather conditions at all patrolled areas, specifi c to each beach. This model will be designed specifi cally to meet the operational needs of lifesavers, lifeguards, surfers, and general beach users by providing information on hazards associated with current and forecasted surf conditions and calculating the associated level of risk up to several days in advance. This surf forecast model will be integrated with data on drownings and rescue incidents to enable greater analysis and improvement of lifesaving services. Development of best-practice coastal safety signage for local governments and coastal land agencies. Lifesaving Body Boards endorsed as new rescue equipment. These boards can be used as a support device for rescues carried out by our younger members and can also be used to maintain on-water surveillance. Gemini Infl atables twin-hull IRB endorsed as new rescue equipment. The Newk s Rescue Water Craft sled reviewed to improve performance and durability. 13

16 The life of the beach Lifesaving Services New method of Infl atable Rescue Boat (IRB) patient pickup developed by Alexandra Headland SLSC members is currently being trialed throughout Australia. This new pick up provides an easier method of patient retrieval from water by IRB crew members. These members also identifi ed a new IRB patient lift and carry technique. Trial of water-resistant radio earpieces for marine craft operators. New spinal board retrieval technique developed. The following Queensland Clubs that received valuable lifesaving equipment this year as part of this program: All Terrain Vehicles Port Douglas, Broadbeach and Pacifi c. Outboard Motors Redcliffe, Bundaberg, Pacifi c, Tannum Sands, Surfers Paradise, Peregian, Bribie Island, Southport and Maroochydore. RWC s Two for SLSQ Support Services. EMERGENCY CARE In season , lifesavers throughout Queensland displayed exceptional skill and diligence in the treatment of 5,154 fi rst aid cases and 39 lifesaving resuscitations. Signifi cant achievements in the area of emergency care this year included: Queensland surf lifesavers once again excelled in the provision, teaching and examination of fi rst aid. The delivery of industry recognised fi rst aid courses has experienced a period of rapid growth since obtaining accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Rescue Water Craft are a vital part of the lifesaving network, used to save more than 700 lives this year in Queensland. SLSA YAMAHA SURF RESCUE PROGRAM The Yamaha Surf Rescue Program is a national initiative developed by Yamaha and Surf Life Saving to enable Surf Life Saving Clubs, Branches and States to purchase discounted Yamaha surf rescue equipment. The range of surf rescue equipment includes Yamaha All Terrain Vehicles (quad bikes), Yamaha Rescue Water Crafts (wave runners) and Yamaha Outboard Motors. First aid room risk management audits of all Clubs were conducted this year throughout the State. In the coming season these will become biannual inspections for all Clubs, to ensure that our excellent standards of workplace health and safety are maintained. Regional Peer Group Counselling courses conducted for existing and new volunteer counsellors. Oropharyngeal Airways were implemented as part of the Surf Life Saving Advanced Resuscitation Certifi cate. An Advanced Resuscitation Certifi cate (ARC) Training and Assessment package was developed to assist our Trainers and Assessors. Next season will see the introduction of spinal board retrieval in the new Training Manual. The pre-requisites for the Surf Life Saving defi brillator award were reviewed to ensure compliance with industry requirements. Queensland lifesavers have the highest qualifi cations in fi rst aid and emergency care. 14

17 Lifesaving Services Marine Stinger Statistics Jellyfish 1990/ / / / / / / / / / / / /03 Stings: Physalia bluebottle Sightings: 1,176 6,200 1,224 13, ,770 2,027 21,745 3,468 12,748 1,260 11,433 3,171 12,111 2,978 12, ,135 3,247 14,128 1,358 5, , ,007 Stings: Cyanea hair jelly Sightings: 198 9, , ,96 8, , , , Stings: Catostylus Blubber Sightings: 271 4, , , , , , , , , , Stings: Chironex Box Jelly Sightings: Stings: Carukia Irukandji Nettings: MARINE STINGER RISK MANAGEMENT This year saw a signifi cant decrease in the number of marine stings (2137 treatments) compared to 7,200 reported stings the previous year. Of these, four were box jellyfi sh and Irukandji stings, while a further 389 were blue bottle stings. The highest number of stings recorded was during the month of November. Tragically, there was one fatality of a young seven year old boy while swimming off the waters of Wongaling Beach (near Mission Beach, North Queensland) in an unpatrolled area. A box jellyfi sh stung the young boy. Significant Achievements The Queensland Government established an Irukandji Taskforce, which Surf Life Saving is involved with. The Taskforce formed two working groups to focus on training/education and research. Under the auspices of the Irukandji Taskforce, SLSQ developed a multilingual marine stinger brochure and poster for tourism operators, accommodation providers and local governments. Annual Marine Stinger Symposium conducted in Cairns held to workshop fi ndings in relation to dangerous tropical jellyfi sh. Further workshops were conducted in Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton, and the Whitsundays. The Federal Government donated $100,000 for Irukandji research, a further $50,000 was donated by the Thyne Reid Education Trust and $100,000 donated from the Great Barrier Reef Research Foundation this year. New stinger net enclosure guidelines for operators were developed. Lifesavers continue to collect jellyfi sh specimens for further research. Due to the large number of stakeholders involved, it was agreed a collaborative and coordinated approach to this issue be adopted. The Taskforce achieved signifi cant results through the this coordinated approach, along with two working groups a Research Working Group and a Prevention and Response Working Group. Surf Life Saving has been an active participant in both the Taskforce and its working groups, in particular through the development of a range of educational materials, which included brochures, multilingual information, posters and a website AUSTRALIAN BEACH SAFETY AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM The Australian Beach Safety and Management Program (ABSAMP) was established in 1990 as a joint program between Surf Life Saving and the Coastal Studies Unit, University of Sydney. The main aims of the program are to: Develop a comprehensive, standardised and scientifi c information base on all Australian beaches with regard to their location, physical characteristics, access, facilities, usage, rescues, physical and biological hazards, and level of public risk under various wave, tide and weather conditions. Expand and improve the management and safety services of all Australian beaches, and to assist other countries to develop similar programs. Queensland Government Irukandji Taskforce The Queensland Government Irukandji Taskforce was established in response to a severe stinger season, and in particular, the fatalities of two international visitors from Irukandji Jellyfi sh Syndrome in the season. Tourism Queensland coordinated the fi rst meeting of government, research, medical, tourism and other agencies (including Surf Life Saving) to respond to this issue which was having dire effects on the tourism industry in North Queensland. Smarter, more targeted lifesaving services are helping reduce tragedy on our beaches. 15

18 The life of the beach Lifesaving Services SLSQ has focussed on supporting and building the capability of our frontline services. ABSAMP is based on integration of a scientifi c understanding of beaches, their hazards and usage, together with the expertise in beach safety management and resources of Surf Life Saving, using the latest technology for data management and analysis. The program has already had wide application and impact on the management of Australian beach safety systems, and will play an increasing role in their management, particularly as growing coastal development, population and tourism all demand accessible, yet safe, beaches for public recreation and tourism. The complimentary Coastal Auditing program has been developed by Surf Life Saving since 1998 in response to greater numbers of drownings and increased risk exposure to the public from development and increased accessibility of the coast. More and more local governments, private developers and others are now accessing the Coastal Auditing program with an interest in promoting a safe environment. The objectives of the program are primarily to identify hazards on the beach and in the adjacent infrastructure to improve the safety of the coastal environment for all users and reduce the litigious liability of those in control of this environment. The combining of the ABSAMP data capture program and associated reporting systems, and the Coastal Auditing program offers a number of signifi cant opportunities, including: Improved beach safety and public enjoyment of beaches through improved information availability. Improved support for local foreshore/beach managers in terms of risk assessment and management plans. Better public information with regard to beach characteristics, risks and services. Information base for operational systems (incident reporting and lifesaving information logging). Assistance with the design and delivery of more effective, targeted, smarter lifesaving services. LIFESAVING EXCELLENCE AWARDS This year, Surf Life Saving introduced new Lifesaving Excellence Awards to reward Clubs, groups of members, individuals, and members of the community for excellence within the Surf Life Saving movement. They are also designed to encourage Clubs and individuals to pursue innovation and excellence in service delivery. Our Clubs and members assist and excel in the delivery of lifesaving services in many different ways. The majority of these publicised incidents occur through rescues, however some of our fi nest lifesaving actions are in the form of research, development and preventative measures ensuring the beaches are safe and our lifesaving service standards remain high. The people who change and shape the future of lifesaving services are now rewarded for their efforts and excellence within Surf Life Saving. Lifesaving Excellence Awards were presented this year as follows: Commendation for Lifesaving Development Awarded to Gemini Infl atables for the development of the new twin hull IRB. Commendation for Individual Excellence in Lifesaving Awarded to Peter Anderson (Surfers Paradise) for his outstanding achievement in completing more than 600 patrol hours this past season. Commendation for Group or Club Excellence in Lifesaving Awarded to Kirra SLSC for outstanding lifesaving service delivery incorporating extensive roving patrols and assisting neighbouring Clubs in addition to their own beach patrols. FIVE YEAR DROWNING ANALYSIS An analysis of surf related drownings on Queensland beaches over the past fi ve years has been completed. The review compares the fi gures and aspects of different variables within each drowning (eg. date, location, day of week, time of day, age, sex, nationality, and distance from nearest lifesaving service). This review, along with our lifesaving services and awards trend analysis, will form a basis to the development of future lifesaving service systems in Queensland. When comparing all fi elds and aspects of the 72 drownings in the past fi ve years, the most common factors are as follows (although no one drowning actually had all these characteristics): Swimming between Burleigh and Southport, January to April, being male and from an international origin, in the year age bracket, swimming outside the 8.00 am 4.00 pm timeframe, within 1 kilometre of a lifesaving service (or where a lifesaving service usually is during patrol hours). Swimming between Maroochydore and Noosa, December to April, being an Australian male aged in the year age bracket, swimming within 1 2 kilometres of a lifesaving service, in lifesaving hours of 8.00 am 4.00 pm during the midweek period. Other fi ndings of the drowning review included: The statistics show that in the past fi ve years, 48 drownings have occurred during midweek periods, while 24 were on weekends. Half these drownings were during school holiday periods, although none were school aged children. International tourists remain a high risk group. In the past fi ve years, 33 drownings were international tourists. 36 were Australian residents. 57% (41) of these drownings have occurred within one kilometre of a lifesaving service. Of these, 60% (25) have occurred between the patrol hours of 8.00 am to 5.00 pm, while the remaining 40% were outside patrol hours, but within one kilometre of where a lifesaving service usually is (during patrol times). SLSQ s Coastal Auditing System is used to improve beach safety. 16

19 [Life Saving Support Services] Life Saving Support Services Patrol Activity (inclusive of all services): Lives Saved (Rescues) 940 Preventative Actions 6610 Resuscitations 3 First Aid Treatments 17 Marine Sting Treatments 1 LIFE SAVING SUPPORT SERVICES REVIEW As part of SLSQ s Frontline First!! strategies, Surf Life Saving has undergone an extensive review of lifesaving services over the past year. This has included the six metre IRB, Communications Centres (SurfCom) and the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service. The results of these reviews include a signifi cant investment into the Gold Coast SurfCom this year and a commitment to duplicate this capability on the Sunshine Coast next season. Surf Life Saving will also move to a two base, single aircraft operation for the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service next season and commit to the refurbishment of the six metre rigid hull Infl atable Rescue Boat (IRB) in the Townsville region. Surf Life Saving remains committed to ensuring its services are both effective and cost effective, while meeting the needs of our customers the beach going public across Queensland. JET RESCUE BOATS (JRB S) Jet Rescue Boat Patrol Activity Patrol Hours Distance Travelled Rescues Prevent Actions Boat Tows First Aid Cases Marine Stings Resus Cases JRB ,730.9 NM JRB ,123.8 NM JRB ,409.8 NM JRB ,796.1 NM Total 2,605 17,060.6 Nautical Miles 229 2, The Jet Rescue Boat Service provides a quality surveillance and rescue platform to the beachgoing community, and continues to provide a quick response to major incidents that may occur within and beyond the break along the beaches of South East Queensland. All members of the JRB service remain a very dedicated group of lifesavers who are focused on maintaining Patrol Smart initiatives and strategies. The operations of the JRB Service have again been reviewed and a number of strategies implemented to ensure that each craft is operated in the most effective manner and in coordination with other Support Service units and Club services, particularly black-spot areas including: The Tweed Bar area Currumbin Alley and Creek Tallebudgera Bar and Creek Northern end of the Gold Coast including Southport Seaway and South Stradbroke Island Caloundra Bar and Happy Valley area Maroochy River and northshore Coolum to Noosa stretch of open beach Noosa northshore These unpatrolled areas have been highlighted as busy beaches during peak periods that require lifesaving services. The JRB service is vital in servicing these areas, providing roving patrols and performing many preventative actions before people get into trouble. One of the strategies of the JRB service is to stagger patrols to ensure no crossover of resources, and there is a craft operational during all outgoing tides, when the majority of rescues occur. Signifi cantly, the JRB s are also working closely with the local Water Police and as a result have been involved with mid week school holiday patrols, and a number of after-hours callouts (tasked on 19 separate occasions) this year. 17

20 The life of the beach Life Saving Support Services The Rescue Water Craft (RWC) are a vital piece of lifesaving equipment, performing many rescues in unpatrolled areas. RESCUE WATER CRAFT (WAVE RUNNERS) Rescue Water Craft Patrol Activity Lives Saved (Rescues) 706 Preventative Actions 3703 Resuscitations 0 First Aid Treatments 5 Marine Sting Treatments 0 Significant achievements of the Rescue Water Craft Service (RWC) A comparison with the statistics shows that volunteers using RWC s have again provided a vital lifesaving service outside the fl agged areas in addition to supporting (Club) beach patrols. RWC s are heavily used in preventative work, with a focus on reaching people in remote areas before they get into trouble. A fourth Rescue Water Craft has been introduced on the Gold Coast at Kirra to patrol the southern end of the Gold Coast (Bilinga to Duranbah). This new craft is fully operational with a full complement of drivers (all achieved within one year). Training of Queensland Water Police in white water operations commenced this year. Training of Townsville lifesavers and lifeguards. Six monthly inspections of craft by Queensland Transport. Providing rescue demonstrations and recommendations for improvements to representatives from Yamaha, Japan. Trials of new equipment radio, mat attachments, navigation lights, oil, waterproof fi rst aid kit, and waterproof bags. As part of our Patrol Smart 7/52 priorities, the RWC service has been expanded to support the Club beach patrols. A summary of the development of this service is as follows: January people on the fi rst training course formed the basis of the RWC Committee starting with three RWC s shortly after. Early drivers six RWC s patrolling. August drivers eight RWC s patrolling. May new drivers trained on the Gold Coast this year total now 100 with 75 on the roster of four RWC s. Sunshine Coast has trained 20 new drivers this year now 58 trained drivers, with 43 on the roster of four RWC s. Townsville has trained 10 drivers (however at this time, the lifeguard craft is not yet operating voluntary patrols). New initiatives developed this year for RWC patrols Winter patrols in May and June. After hours call out capacity in selected areas. Night training with the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service. A Protocols/Guidelines Notice for weekday holiday patrols developed and adopted for working in conjunction with Council lifeguards and Club patrols. Expansion of service areas and service times in most areas. Better coordination of RWC s within the Life Saving Support Services on the Gold Coast. The improvement that SurfCom has made to coordinated operations on the Gold Coast will be emulated on the Sunshine Coast next season, leading to an even greater expansion of services. 18

21 Life Saving Support Services Midweek patrols during School Holidays patrols also proved extremely effective: January 2002 Searches 0, Rescues 119, Preventions 400, Patrol days 26 September 2002 Searches 1, Rescues 23, Preventions 4 7, Patrol days 10 January 2003 Searches 3, Rescues 49, Preventions 124, Patrol days 27 WESTPAC LIFESAVER HELICOPTER RESCUE SERVICE Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Patrol Activity Lives Saved (Rescues) 5 Preventative Actions 376 Aerial Services Review Very signifi cantly, a major review of SLSQ s aerial services operations was undertaken during the year. SLSQ s appreciation is extended to the external advisors (John O Hara, Alison de Groot, and Professor Jeff Wilks) who carried out the review. The review highlighted the value of aerial services within the overall lifesaving and beach safety systems, and recommended changes to improve the cost effectiveness and effi ciencies of our helicopter operations within the patrol smart 7/52 goals. Many options were investigated, with the end result seeing a rearrangement of the service to operate with one aircraft and one crew over South East Queensland. Funds freed up through this rearrangement have been diverted to provide extra on-beach and on-water lifesaving patrols and resources to put more beaches under guard at more times. Callouts (both SLSQ and non-slsq) 94 The Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service remains an important component of Surf Life Saving s surveillance and preventative support services. The service retains a non-compromising safety culture and the basic training for new crew members is highly recognised by other helicopter rescue services. Significant achievements Crew training conducted Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET), Dangerous Goods, and Crew Resource Management (CRM) Courses. Major cliff rescue at Mt Maroon, Boonah in September. Signifi cant surf rescue at Peregian Beach in April. Performed three medical evacuations and provided support for Queensland Police Service, Queensland Ambulance Service and Queensland Fire and Rescue Service during the Toyota Fraser Island Fishing Classic. Development of new training resources. New fi tness test developed comprising of run, swim, patient recovery, strength and survival tasks. Training and instruction manuals on rappelling operations and Helicopter Crew Instructors Training Manual updated. Five Year Service Badges awarded to Paul Brennan (Surfers Paradise) and Daniel Thompson (Tugun). The six metre IRB remains a valuable part of the lifesaving patrol network in the Townsville area. SIX METRE RIGID HULL INFLATABLE RESCUE BOAT (IRB) This year, as part of the Patrol Smart plan, a review of the six metre rigid hull IRB in Townsville was also undertaken. Recommendations to improve the operation of the IRB included the following areas: Hours of operation. Areas requiring surveillance. Reporting protocols with external agencies and Surf Life Saving Clubs and lifeguards. Interaction with beach patrols. Training of existing crew and identifi cation of potential new crew. An upgrade of existing outboard motors and maintenance of the hull. This rigid hull IRB will continue to operate in the Townsville area, with the service including patrol and surveillance to all bays on Magnetic Island, including stopovers at Horseshoe Bay, Alma Bay and Picnic Bay to liaise and interact with lifeguards and Club patrol members. Through the support of a Department of Emergency Services grant, the outboard motors will be replaced before the start of the new summer season and a full maintenance service of the hull will be carried out. The Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service is important for surveillance and preventative patrols. This craft has been identifi ed as an asset by external agencies such as the Coast Guard, Water Police and Townsville City Council to provide an enhanced surveillance and rescue platform for the Townsville and Magnetic Island area. 19

22 The life of the beach Life Saving Support Services The All Terrain Vehicles (ATV s) are becoming more common on the beaches of Queensland, performing roving patrols outside fl agged areas. ALL TERRAIN VEHICLES (ATV S) The number of All Terrain Vehicles (ATV s) purchased by Surf Life Saving Clubs and lifeguard services has greatly increased over the past few years, highlighting their value as an effi cient lifesaving apparatus. The ATV s are particularly important for roving patrols outside the fl agged areas. Surf Life Saving, in conjunction with Yamaha Australia, has developed an ATV Facilitators Course. This will be presented to our members to provide them with the appropriate qualifi cations to enhance the skills of operators when operating the vehicle within the beach environment whilst carrying/towing lifesaving equipment. The initial course for ATV operators was conducted in early COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK SurfCom This year, Surf Life Saving implemented perhaps the most exciting, revolutionary new system to save lives on our beaches. The goal was to design and implement a fully integrated communication system. The result is the new SurfCom operation, now successfully implemented on the Gold Coast. SurfCom is a state-of-the-art communications system designed to improve the monitoring and coordination of lifesaving services and reduce emergency response time. The SurfCom system allows integration between midweek services (council lifeguards) and weekend patrols (beach patrols, Rescue Water Craft, Jet Rescue Boats and the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service). SurfCom is a purpose-built, fully integrated radio, telecommunications and IT network. It features GPS (Global Positioning System) to map the static and mobile arms of Surf Life Saving at any given time, allowing response and rescues to be coordinated quickly and effectively. SurfCom has already been introduced very successfully on the Gold Coast and will be fully operational on the Sunshine Coast at the start of next season. The system is equal to the technology used by the Queensland Ambulance, Fire and Rescue, and Police Services communication centres. As a result, the SurfCom initiative is the only dedicated surf and beach surveillance and communications network in Australia. This system is exclusive to Surf Life Saving in Queensland. All other states, along with some affi liates of the Department of Emergency Services are looking at this project as we continue to push the benchmark higher with communications, response tasking, asset tracking and live time data recording. Through the Gambling Community Benefi t Fund, SLSQ received more than $15,000 to upgrade the facilities and infrastructure of Gold Coast SurfCom. Surf Life Saving worked with the Queensland Department of Emergency Services, Queensland Police, Air Services Australia and the Gold Coast City Council to develop the Zetron Acom Digital Console Switch system. Acom technology is used by Police and Emergency Services Australia wide including Air Services Australia and the AMSA Search and Rescue coordination in Canberra, and is considered state-of-the-art for emergency service communications centres. Regional Radio Communication Radio communication for lifesaving services continues to be expanded throughout regional Queensland. A regional communications review (for Branches and Clubs north of the Sunshine Coast) will include systems infrastructure and training with the aim to trial a Surf Rescue Communications Centre. The initial site proposals include Townsville and Cairns waterfront esplanade areas. Bottom left - Radio communication is a vital part of lifesaving services in all regions of Queensland. Bottom right - SurfCom is the only dedicated surf and beach surveillance and communications network in Australia and represents an exciting Smart State initiative. 20

23 Lifeguard Patrol Activity [Australian Lifeguard Service] Lives Saved (Rescues) 281 Preventative Actions 96,094 Resuscitations 8 First Aid Treatments 2,021 Marine Sting Treatments 652 Council By-Law Enforcement 33,412 The Surf Life Saving professional lifeguards remain the finest in Australia, setting the benchmark for aquatic safety standards in this country. Today, Surf Life Saving Queensland provides the lifeguard service to 16 local governments and private enterprise in the State, operating under the banner of the Australian Lifeguard Service. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS Quality Assurance of all Queensland lifeguard services, operated under the Australian Lifeguard Service, maintained through Sci-Qual International. Cairns contract has extended for a further three years with the implementation of the Esplanade lagoon development similar to Southbank Parklands. Extension of two year contract for Townsville City Council (total fi ve year contract). Participant in the Consultative Committee for the Thuringowa Lagoon Riverway Project. Consultation with Mackay City Council in relation to a lagoon style development. Expansion of Bribie Island lifeguard service to include weekend winter patrols. All Wide Bay Capricorn lifeguard services now include September school holidays. Surf Life Saving lifeguards continue to perform their duties admirably, performing thousands preventative actions and reducing the number of rescues required. There were also a number of remarkable rescues throughout Queensland, resulting in lifeguards being recognised publicly for their achievements including two lifeguards on Stradbroke Island nominated for bravery awards. Surf Life Saving lifeguards are the benchmark for many lifeguard services around the country and the world. Surf Life Saving conducts successful exchange programs with the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, United Kingdom, France and Huntington Beach, California USA, as well as various interstate programs around Australia to standardise all of Australia s lifeguard services and provide a uniformed approach to services across the nation. Surf Life Saving provides uniform safety signage across all beaches patrolled by lifesavers and SLSQ lifeguards. Cairns region lifeguard services The Cairns region lifeguard service has gone through a period of signifi cant growth with the inclusion of the Cairns Esplanade Lagoon into the scope of lifesaving service provision. The lagoon has become one of the key attractions in the region. Our lifeguards continue to provide a key element to the provision of a safe coastal environment, in particular the management of risks associated with marine stingers. Townsville region lifeguard services Townsville City Council has expanded the service to include a full time position on Magnetic Island and has approved a two year option on the current contract. This service provision now brings the total up to fi ve years on this contract of the 13 years that Surf Life Saving has provided the lifeguard service in this area. Mackay region lifeguard services Mackay City Council has accepted a three year contract for the provision of beach services with a review in 2004 to possibly expand to include outer lying beaches within the city such as Cape Hillsborough, Slade Point and Bucasia. Mackay City also has exciting developments with plans underway for the city to establish a lagoon style development as well as a wave pool, all of which will require lifeguard supervision. 21

24 The life of the beach Australian Lifeguard Service South Bank Parklands lifeguard services The South Bank Parklands and associated aquatic area continue to be one of the premier destinations in Brisbane maintaining a high level of popularity with residents and visitors alike. The concept of bringing the beach to the city has certainly captured Brisbane s imagination and South Bank remains the centre point of much of the city s social and recreational activity, this makes the South Bank lifeguard service one of the busiest service locations in Australia. AUSTRALIAN LIFEGUARD SERVICE IN QUEENSLAND Location Years of Service No. Beaches patrolled Sarah Bacon (Cairns Lifeguard Service) was named the 2003 Queensland Lifeguard of the Year. (Photo courtesy of The Cairns Post). Wide Bay Capricorn region lifeguard services Calliope Shire Council has taken up the option of September school holiday services to come in line with Livingstone and Burnett Shires. Service provision will include September, Easter and Christmas school holidays totalling 12 weeks per year. Bribie Island lifeguard services The Bribie Island Chamber of Commerce and Surf Life Saving have formed a partnership to extend the existing summer service to provide a lifeguard service on weekends outside the traditional patrol season (May September), ensuring aquatic supervision is provided at Bribie Island for twelve months of the year. Stradbroke Island lifeguard services The Stradbroke Island lifeguard service is maintained on behalf of the Redland Shire Council and operates in conjunction with the Point Lookout SLSC. The lifeguard service on Stradbroke Island has evolved in recent times through a process of conducting a series of audits and risk assessments to deliver lifesaving services and provide appropriate information to the community through signage and education programs. Cairns City Council 14 years 8 beaches, plus lagoon Townsville City Council 13 years 9 beaches, plus lagoon Mackay City Council 12 years 5 beaches Burnett Shire Council 11 years 6 beaches Calliope Shire Council 11 years 1 beach Hervey Bay City Council 11 years 1 beach Livingstone Shire Council 11 years 2 beaches South Bank Parklands 11 years 1 lagoon Cooloola Shire Council 10 years 1 beach Redland Shire Council 10 years 2 beaches Sarina Shire Council 10 years 1 beach Cardwell Shire Council 8 years 1 beach Douglas Shire Council 8 years 1 beach Hinchinbrook Shire Council 8 years 1 beach Johnstone Shire Council 8 years 1 beach Miriam Vale Shire Council 8 years 1 beach SLSQ Lifeguards David Anthony and Josh Potent have been nominated for Bravery Awards for a rescue they performed on Stradbroke Island. The board used was smashed and broken on the rocks during the rescue. (Photo by Campbell Scott, The Sunday Mail). 22

25 [Community Education] HIGHLIGHTS AND MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS The implementation of a total quality system for Nationally Recognised Competencies. The induction of 27 Licensed Providers. Increase in all Awards and Competencies delivered by Surf Life Saving. Continued success with the Indigenous Lifeguard Programs. Excellence in the delivery of Surf Education and Beach Awareness Programs. COMMUNITY EDUCATION PARTICIPATION Senior First Aid 1218 Surf Rescue 240 Resuscitation/CPR 1262 Advanced Resuscitation 240 Certifi cate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training 134 Australia Post Beach to Bush 11,971 Tallebudgera Beach School 10,000 Presentations and Promotions 14,986 Total Participation 40,051 COMMUNITY EDUCATION PROGRAMS Surf Life Saving regained its Registered Training Organisation (RTO) status allowing us to once again offer nationally recognised competencies to our members, and to the general public. Under our RTO Status, Clubs and private businesses have been invited to join Surf Life Saving s community education programs as licensed providers. This has proven to be extremely viable in extending the reach of our educational programs. Currently, Surf Life Saving has 27 licensed providers operating under our RTO status offering quality training to the public. These licensed providers represent Surf Life Saving and provide education in the areas of Senior First Aid, CPR, Advanced Resuscitation, Defi brillation etc. Most signifi cantly, Surf Life Saving has this year delivered, assessed and processed almost 3,000 people with nationally recognised competencies. Surf Life Saving has developed a Total Quality System (TQS) allowing us to concentrate on the most important part of this development providing quality training by fully qualifi ed instructors. Training our Members Surf Life Saving is currently implementing a nationally recognised training system for our patrolling members. This will enable members to be recognised with vocational training qualifi cations for the time and effort they spend as lifesavers. This process will benefi t not only the individual members of Surf Life Saving, but positively reinforce our position as the authority in the fi eld of aquatic safety and rescue. The Indigenous Rookie Lifeguard Program continues to be extremely successful. INDIGENOUS LIFEGUARD PROGRAM This year, Surf Life Saving has continued the highly successful Indigenous Lifeguard Program. A new program was conducted in Townsville and a second program in Brisbane. The Indigenous Rookie Lifeguard Program was developed after identifying a lack of indigenous representation within the Surf Life Saving movement. The fi rst Townsville program has been completed with the trainees soon to graduate as fully qualifi ed professional lifeguards. The program is designed to teach young indigenous people not only the skills they will need to work as professional lifeguards on the beach, but skills in leadership, communication and team work they can take into all areas of their life. A second Indigenous Lifeguard Program also commenced in Brisbane this year with ten trainees showing huge potential to become future lifeguards, and a willingness to learn all they can about the aquatic safety industry. Surf Life Saving s Indigenous Lifeguard Program continues to be a showcase, with funding provided by the Queensland Government as part of the Breaking the Unemployment Cycle initiative. The program was recognised at the 2003 Queensland Training Awards with participant Joel Nagy, a graduate from the inaugural program receiving a Special Achievement Award for his dedication and exceptional efforts shown towards his involvement in the pilot program. Joel has gone on to become a senior lifeguard at South Bank Parklands and part time trainer of the current Indigenous Lifeguard Program. INVOLVEMENT IN THE TRAINING INDUSTRY The continual roll out of these exciting programs such as the Indigenous Lifeguard Program and Community Education, allows Surf Life Saving to be a major provider of quality training in the vocational training sector. As a result, Surf Life Saving is constantly expanding our involvement in the training industry. 23

26 The life of the beach Community Education Surf Life Saving is currently represented on the following boards: QEMS (Queensland Emergency Management Systems) Austswim CPR 2000 Recreational Training Queensland Public Safety ITAB Queensland Water Safety Council Coastal Water Safety Committees in every region. SURF SAFETY EDUCATION We also continue to deliver Surf Education programs to both public and private school sectors and many other user groups including international colleges. This year almost 22,000 students have been involved in these vital programs. Beach to Bush Program The Australia Post Beach to Bush program was conducted from November 2002 in rural schools and local communities to educate almost 12,000 children on all areas of aquatic safety including pools, rivers and dams. In 2004, the Year of the Outback, the Australia Post Beach to Bush campaign targeted rural areas as far north as Karumba and as far west as Mt Isa, Winton, Charleville and Cunnamulla, truly taking our surf lifesavers from the beach to the outback regions of the state. The six tour areas included Gold Cost to Cunnamulla, Sunshine Coast to Charleville, Bundaberg to Longreach, Townsville to Mt Isa, Cairns to the Gulf of Carpentaria and through the Darling Downs. This year saw the introduction of exciting changes and new initiatives to the program including: Changing the timing from August to November (the fourth school semester before the busiest period on our beaches - the Christmas school holidays). The inclusion of an additional launch tour prior to the week-long program. New specifi cally branded Beach to Bush patrol uniforms worn by all team members on tour. The Australia Post Beach to Bush program recorded its fi fth anniversary this year. The program continues to lead the way in aquatic safety education and is one of Surf Life Saving s most signifi cant educational initiatives. In 2003 Surf Life Saving welcomes Telstra as the new national sponsor of the Beach to Bush Program. This new three year sponsorship will help ensure Surf Life Saving to continue to deliver vital aquatic safety information to regional communities across Australia. The Telstra Beach to Bush will run from November 2003 and will target remote areas in Queensland which have never before been reached by Beach to Bush. While the specifi c routes are still being planned, the 2003 Beach to Bush program will visit schools as far north as Thursday Island and as far west as Camooweal and Birdsville. The six proposed tour regions for 2003 are Thursday Island, Charters Towers, Mount Isa, Dalby, Charleville and Toowoomba. Staying Alive Program The successful Staying Alive Program continued this year reaching more than 150,000 tourists at the Gold Coast Airport and a further 70,000 via information placed in accommodation houses. Almost nine million tourists have now been reached with vital surf safety information as part of this program in 15 years. Regional Tours Surf Life Saving undertook a regional tour to Thursday Island, upon an invitation from the Mayor this year, to develop new initiatives to support the local community. Surf Life Saving has had a unique relationship with the people on Thursday Island and a review is currently underway regarding the establishment of an Indigenous Lifeguard Program to incorporate other outer Torres Strait Islands. This would be an exciting venture which Surf Life Saving is keen to pursue. CPR 2000 The mission of CPR 2000 is to contribute to signifi cant improvements in survival from sudden cardiac arrest by training Queensland adults in single operator adult Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). The CPR 2000 model provides for the delivery of training to the community through a network of volunteer peer trainers. The program allow the members of the community to access CPR training through a system that is deliberately designed to remove many of the barriers that been identifi ed with traditional training programs. The goal is to increase the number of Queenslanders with these valuable lifesaving skills. The Beach to Bush program remains the largest educational campaign of its type in Australia, reaching almost 12,000 school children in regional and remote areas. Evesham State School, with just nine students was the smallest school visited this year. Surf Life Saving Queensland is proud to be associated with this worthy program and of our lifesavers who have taken on the role of peer trainers in their local communities. 24

27 [Youth and Membership Development] HIGHLIGHTS AND MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS Support maintained from the Reuben Pelerman Benevolent Foundation beyond the fi ve year contract. The Foundation continued to fi nancially support the youth development and leadership programs this season. Inclusion of representatives from other states into Queensland Youth Development programs. Surf Life Saving New Zealand Northern Region have already expressed interest in participating in our programs. Increasing number of graduates from our leadership programs taking on senior positions within their Clubs, Branches and Surf Life Saving Queensland. Several former State and National Camp participants being employed by SLSQ and other States. New youth retention program (QUAY Program) designed by Craig Roberts from Maroochydore SLSC. Working With Children Checks well entrenched into Surf Life Saving with more than 4000 members undertaking the screening process already. Recruitment resources disseminated to Clubs to support local campaigns. Funding received from IMPACT for the introduction of a new Youth Educational Program in the Yarrabah Community in North Queensland. Excellent nominees for the Youth Awards and the positive profi le of the state winners at the SLSQ Awards Night. External programs maintained including City Nippers, Youth Action Program and CAPS Program (Challenges and Pathways in Sport). Annual Membership Trends Analysis review completed. Australia Day Achievement Medals awarded to eight members who have contributed signifi cantly to Youth and Membership Development. Five Branches ran Youth Development Programs this season. Investigation into Certifi cates in Leadership underway. Maria-Lee Lewis (North Burleigh) was named the 2003 Pelerman Nipper of the Year. (Photo by Geoff McLachlan, The Sunday Mail) Surf Life Saving remains a vital community service, great Australian pastime and a unique and internationally recognised sport. The Association relies on its volunteers who are the lifeblood of the organisation for future success. The safety and development of our members remain the fi rst and foremost priority in our activities. The main role of our projects in the Youth and Membership area is to provide opportunities for all our members to develop their ability to interact and work with one another, while learning the leadership skills that will ultimately improve the safety of our beaches. While lifesaving services are our core business, the quality of person we have in our organisation and how we develop them also determine our success. Most positively, over this last year, we have seen some of our younger members make the transition from a participant in youth activities to becoming leaders within various levels of the movement. YOUTH AWARDS Many dedicated and committed members were recognised at a regional and state level through the support of the Reuben Pelerman Benevolent Foundation. All state winners were recognised at the SLSQ Gala Awards Night held in Brisbane and regional winners of the Pelerman Cadet Lifesaver of the Year and Pelerman Young Lifesaver of the Year were recognised at their respective Branch presentations. YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Pelerman State Leadership Development Camp The State Leadership Camp for members aged years was held in the bush at Ripley for the fourth year. This concept has proven to be a huge success and through extensive support from the Australian Air Force Cadets we have been able to continue delivering a unique leadership experience for our future leaders. 40 participants from all over Queensland attended the three day program. Next season will see the camp return back to the surf environment. 25

28 The life of the beach Youth and Membership Development The Pelerman Lifesaver of the Camp was awarded to Tenielle Richards (Mooloolaba), Best Team Player to Ashleigh Della Bianca (Alexandra Headland) and Camp Encouragement Award to Nicholas Tozer (Pacifi c). SLSQ awarded Pelerman Scholarships to six members for their outstanding contribution to the camp: Paul Coxon Heidi Potent Ben Waddell Claire Parry Kirra Hartland Kristy Hamilton Arcadian Point Lookout Yeppoon Maroochydore Rainbow Bay Rainbow Bay Pelerman State Development Camp (Cadets/Juniors) This program follows on from the junior program and is designed for year old members. The camp was held in conjunction with the State Junior Development camp at Currimundi Recreation Camp in December youth members attended with seven leaders and other special guests. The Pelerman Lifesaver of the Camp was awarded to Elliott Davidson (Port Douglas), the Best Team Player was awarded to Tammy Humphreys (Alexandra Headland), and Camp Encouragements were awarded to Chris Hodgkinson (Point Lookout) and Zac McEvoy (Redcliffe Peninsula). Pelerman State Junior Development Camp This program is designed to provide life skills, team and confi dence skills, interpersonal skills and lifesaving skills for 13 year old members. The program culminated in a State Camp held at Currimundi Recreation Camp late last year. 54 members and seven leaders, along with a number of special guest speakers and coaches, participated in the camp. The successful Pelerman Scholarship winners were: Mitchell Duffy Alexandra Headland Cameron Walle Currumbin The successful Pelerman Scholarship winners were: Tom Barry Kirra Ryan Johns Kawana Waters Tom Whiteley Port Douglas David Wellington Ayr Lachlan Campbell Sunshine Beach Beau Jackson Point Lookout The Pelerman Lifesaver of the Camp was awarded to Toby Keegan (Rainbow Beach), Best Team Player was awarded to Luke Campbell (Point Lookout) and the Camp Encouragement Award presented to Ailsa Gillett (Redcliffe Peninsula). Branch Development Camps Leah McGrath Maria-Lee Lewis Wallis Bintley Sarah Dormer Dylan Oswald Redcliffe Peninsula North Burleigh Arcadian Southport Cairns Five Branches in Queensland conducted development programs in their regions over the past 12 months. More than 160 young lifesavers aged between 12 and 17 years attended these regional programs and a further 50 members aged between 15 and 25 assisted with the delivery of these vital programs. This season saw a positive increase in the regional programs, which in turn allowed more young lifesavers the opportunity to participate and learn from the experience. Top left - Eight young lifesavers represented Queensland at the Kellogg s National Leadership Development Camp this year. Bottom left - Almost 50 young lifesavers aged between attended the Pelerman State Development Camp. Top right - The Pelerman State Junior Development Camp trained our leaders of the future again this year. 26

29 Youth and Membership Development The City Nipper Program provides city children with the opportunity to become involved in Surf Life Saving. KELLOGG S NATIONAL LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAMP Eight Queensland members were selected to attend the National Leadership Camp held in January These members have also contributed greatly to their Club, Branch and State development programs conducted during the season: Claire Parry Maroochydore Angela Henderson Marcoola Chris Hodgkinson Point Lookout Ben Waddell Yeppoon Dean Johns Kawana Waters Paul Coxon Arcadian Kirra Hartland Rainbow Bay Rachel Barwick Redcliffe Peninsula SIR ADRIAN CURLEWIS SCHOLARSHIP The prestigious Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship was this year awarded to Nicolette Lowe from Broadbeach. The Scholarship is designed to build leadership skills and knowledge in Australians who choose to pursue leadership roles at Club, regional, state and/or national levels. Nicolette has already commenced her 12 month leadership program with SLSA and SLSQ. PAN PACIFIC YOUTH EXCHANGE PROGRAM Four members were selected this season to represent the Queensland Government and Surf Life Saving in the Pan Pacifi c Youth Exchange Program to Osaka (Japan). The successful members were: The cultural experience and youth exchange program ran for 11 days and these members were able to participate in the program through the support of the Reuben Pelerman Benevolent Foundation. SOUTH BANK CITY NIPPERS PROGRAM Two aquatic safety educational programs were conducted this season at South Bank Parklands with approximately 130 young children experiencing the activities of our nipper program in the heart of Brisbane City. South Bank Parklands continued their welcomed fi nancial contribution to this vital educational program. YOUTH ACTION PROGRAM The fi ve schools involved in the Youth Action Program (YAP) have continued to foster the program well within their schools. Elanora SHS, Pine Rivers SHS, Gympie SHS, Loganlea SHS and Mossman SHS provide a Surf Life Saving program as part of their school curriculum. Their involvement has assisted greatly in recruiting new members to our local Surf Life Saving Clubs as well as further educating and up- skilling the students in the program with vital lifesaving skills. IMPACT YOUTH ORGANISATIONS REDUCING CRIME Surf Life Saving continues to sit on the IMPACT Task Force, which coordinates youth projects focusing on reducing crime. This season, through the funding received for the introduction of the Yarrabah Surf Education Program in Queensland, we have been able to provide resources, education and instruction to the Yarrabah Indigenous Community. This program continues through to the end of Tim Elmore Tamara Scutts Joshua Potent Drew Peters Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Point Lookout Marcoola Queensland lifesavers were selected to participate in the Pan Pacifi c Youth Exchange Program to Osaka (Japan). From left, Drew Peters (Marcoola), Joshua Potent (Point Lookout), Tamara Scutts (Alexandra Headland), and Tim Elmore (Maroochydore). 27

30 The life of the beach Youth and Membership Development The membership trends analysis has identifi ed priority recruitment and retention areas for the year ahead. MEMBER PROTECTION AND WELFARE The Queensland Government Working With Children Check (WWCC) is well entrenched into Surf Life Saving operating systems, however Clubs need to continually review their members (new and old) to ensure they have complied with the screening requirements. The WWCC compliments our existing Member Protection Policy and Codes of Conduct and as an organisation we are committed to continually educating our many members on these important procedures. More than 4000 WWCC screening applications have now been processed by Surf Life Saving. Our priority is to ensure that our policies and procedures contribute to a safe and friendly environment for children and young people. The Commission for Children and Young People have developed a Working With Children kit which offers additional guidance to our Clubs and Branches. RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAMS Surf Life Saving remains committed to supporting recruitment campaigns across the State. Clubs have been supplied with recruitment resources to assist in their endeavours to recruit new members. The Join the life of the beach theme continues to be embraced in our recruitment activities. MEMBERSHIP TRENDS ANALYSIS The safety and development of our members remains the fi rst and foremost priority. LIVING IN HARMONY The employment of an Indigenous Development Offi cer in the North Queensland Branch this season through the Living in Harmony grant program, has enabled Surf Life Saving to target further indigenous communities on Thursday Island and other local communities. Additional funding is being sought through the Australian Sports Commission for further programs on Thursday Island and Palm Island. Through the efforts of volunteer member Craig Roberts a new retention program was designed for year olds which was trialed with the Maroochydore SLSC. A promotional CD-ROM was designed to provide an overview of how the program can be effectively utilised by Clubs in Queensland. The QUAY Program (Queensland Active Youth) was presented to a number of Queensland Branches this season, providing Clubs with an alternative program for their younger members to participate in. Over the past ten years Surf Life Saving Queensland has had a general overall membership growth with the highest being recorded at the end of the season at 26,561. This season, total membership fi gures have dropped slightly with a total membership for the being 25,008 members (a decrease of 5.85%). Two year membership comparison These fi gures below identify the Active Cadets age group as an area for attention. Our priority will be to ensure that the transition from the U14 aged groups to the Cadet ranks is a smooth transition and the focus from Clubs needs to place a priority on retaining these young people as they move into the senior category. Our members are our greatest resource and Surf Life Saving at all levels, Club, Branch, State and National, need to continually review and monitor our trends and implement targeted programs that address recruitment and retention issues to ensure we continue to deliver superior lifesaving services. Two year membership comparison Category season season + / - % Junior Activities % Cadets % Juniors % Seniors % Active Reserve % Award % Overall 26,561 25, % 28

31 [Surf Sports] HIGHLIGHTS AND MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS Queensland competitors featured heavily in the Australian representative teams with 17 members selected. Queensland won the Alan Whelpton AM combined Interstate Championships trophy. Queensland Junior team won the Interstate Championships. Surfers Paradise retained the Australian Championship title for the fourth consecutive year. Successful Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships staged at North Kirra. The 2003 Tip Top Queensland Junior Championships at Southport was the largest junior Surf Sports event ever conducted in Queensland. More than 1700 students participated in the Fuji Xerox Secondary School Surf League program across Queensland. Queensland s High Performance Program continues to help our athletes and coaches achieve outstanding results at regional, state and national level. Successful conduct of the inaugural Beach Night Carnival Fastest Man on Sand under lights at Mooloolaba. Regional Athlete Development Clinics conducted throughout Queensland. Funding secured from Sport and Recreation Queensland under the Coach Mentor Program. Michelle Steele (Elliott Heads) became the fi rst competitor from regional Queensland to secure a contract in the national Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Series. The season proved to be a very successful and busy year for Surf Sports programs and activities in Queensland. Our athletes continued their dominance at Branch, State and National levels with six of our Clubs fi nishing in the top ten places at the Australian Championships. It remains evident that Queensland not only has the best competitors in the country, but that the range and quality of activities delivered here are superior. The development of our athletes, coaches and offi cials remains a top priority in Queensland with the continued delivery of support courses and programs throughout the State. The 2003 Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships are the blue ribbon event of the Surf Life Saving calendar, while the XXXX Premiership Series continues to showcase our top athletes in the most professional State run competition in Australia today. REPRESENTATIVE TEAMS Outstanding performances by our athletes this year is refl ected by the dominance of Queensland competitors featuring in Australian representative teams. Tri-Nations Test Series New Zealand The team featured 12 Queensland competitors out of 17 named in the team. Clint Robinson (Maroochydore) Captain, Kirsty Holmes (Kawana Waters), Shannon Eckstein (Surfers Paradise), Zane Holmes (Kawana Waters), Ky Hurst (Tugun), Kristy Munroe (Alexandra Headland), Jennifer Parry (Maroochydore) and the Kurrawa Surf Boat Crew Peter Mackie, Peter Atkins, Ross McPhillips, Luke Taylor and Martin Fletcher (Sweep). Shane Dalziel (Alexandra Headland) was appointed coach of the team. Australia won the series despite tough competition. German Cup Four Queensland competitors were selected for an Australian Development team to contest the German Cup. This international competition was predominantly a pool rescue event. The team consisted of Queensland athletes Kristy Cameron (Surfers Paradise), Shannon Eckstein (Surfers Paradise), Chris Keong (Kawana Waters) and Kristy Munroe (Alexandra Headland). John Baxter (Maroochydore) was appointed coach of the team. 29

32 The life of the beach Surf Sports Australian Interstate Championships Queensland s Senior and Junior Cyclones teams contested the Australian Interstate Championships at Clifton Beach, Tasmania, in January This year the tide was turned when our Queensland Junior Cyclones team defeated New South Wales Blues by 11.5 points. The senior XXXX Cyclones team was pipped at the post by New South Wales by a mere 8.5 points and will be looking to avenge the title at next year s championships in Victoria. With a great combined effort by both teams, Queensland secured the Alan Whelpton AM Combined Interstate Pointscore Trophy, as the overall Champion State. OUR MAJOR EVENTS The XXXX Premiership Series attracted the world s best competitors to every round this summer. Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships The 2003 Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships, held at North Kirra in early March, were the highlight of the State competition season. In near perfect weather conditions, thousands of top lifesavers from all over the State competed in a weeklong sporting extravaganza. The event included the Laerdal Queensland Surf Rescue Championships, Fuji Xerox School Surf League, Yalumba Queensland Masters Championships and the open event the Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships. As the last major event before the Australian Championships, competitors from Clubs throughout the State were given the opportunity to race against the best of best. The Championships were again open to interstate and overseas competitors attracting athletes from America, South Africa, Japan and New Zealand as well as home grown talent from New South Wales and Victoria. Entries for the Championships continue to grow with more than 3600 competitors racing in over 400 events this year. The Tip Top Queensland Junior Championships were a showcase event of our talented junior lifesavers, featuring more than 1500 competitors. The Championships contribute signifi cantly to the tourism industry with more than 7000 spectators, competitors, coaches, offi cials and team managers attending. Channel Nine televised the event in a delayed telecast that was also broadcast by WIN Television across regional Queensland. Mooloolaba won the 2003 Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships, while the best result for a regional Club was from Tannum Sands who fi nished in 14th place. XXXX Premiership Series One of the most strongly contested series in Australia, the XXXX Premiership turned up the heat on the beaches this summer. The world s best athletes contested six gruelling rounds of competition, with the fi nal round held in conjunction with the Queensland Championships. This season also marked the 30th anniversary of the partnership between Surf Life Saving and XXXX in Queensland. The venues for XXXX Premiership Series were Dicky Beach, Mackay, Tugun, North Burleigh, Noosa Heads and North Kirra. The series was again open to interstate and international competitors and designed to reward athletes who maintain outstanding achievements over the entire summer season. Used as qualifying rounds for some events for the Australian Championships, competition at each round of the XXXX Premiership Series was fi erce. With a great team performance, Mooloolaba took out their fourth consecutive XXXX Premiership title, after claiming victory over Tugun and North Burleigh. Tip Top Queensland Junior Championships Our young lifesavers were given their chance to shine at the 2003 Tip Top Queensland Junior Surf Life Saving Championships. This year, due to an increase in competitors, the Championships were run over three days of tough competition. It was the largest event ever held in Queensland for young lifesavers. This year the Championships attracted more than 1500 talented junior lifesavers from 53 Surf Life Saving Clubs who competed for State honours in 62 events. The competitors were aged in the U11-U14 age categories. The event, held at Southport, was forced to move to Coolangatta on the second day of competition when conditions became unstable. Competition was then moved back to Southport for fi nals day when conditions improved. This was an outstanding effort by the Southport workforce, Coolangatta SLSC, offi cials and competitors for successfully moving the carnival twice and ensuring the safety of our junior members remained paramount. North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club took out their third consecutive Tip Top Queensland Junior Championships beating their closest rivals, Alexandra Headland, by 30 points. The best result from a regional Club was Emu Park who fi nished in 17th place. Competitors from all regions competed exceptionally well, refl ecting a positive future for Surf Sports competition. 30

33 Surf Sports XXXX North Australian Championships The XXXX North Australian Championships is the largest Surf Sports event in regional Queensland. Staged in Mackay, at Harbour Beach, this year the Championships attracted more than 1200 competitors and offi cials to the region. Competition is open only to Clubs from the three northern Branches of Queensland and the Northern Territory and northern Western Australia Clubs. It showcases the best competitors in northern regions of the country. The event also doubles up as a round of the XXXX Premiership Series giving these athletes the chance to earn valuable series points. Competitors representing 20 Clubs north of Hervey Bay competed in the event. Arcadian won the overall Club Championship title blitzing their closest rival by 145 points. Queensland continues to dominate on the National and International Surf Sports stage. Woodstock Surf Boat Premiership This season a new surf boat premiership was introduced nationally, giving crews the opportunity to compete for prizes in local, state and national competitions. Based on a pointscore system, surf boat crews competed for the honour of best surf rowers in the country. Over a series of events, Clubs were allocated points for 1st to 12th positions with the overall winners in each category taking home cash prizes for their Club. In Queensland more than 120 crews and 600 competitors competed in the Open Male, Open Female, Reserve, U21 and U19 grades. Queensland crews dominated the Woodstock Surf Boat events at the Australian Championships winning four of the fi ve competition categories. Our Open Female, Reserve, U21 and U19 crews all won Gold at national level in Despite a successful surf boat series this season, Independent Distillers Australia, the makers of Woodstock Bourbon & Cola, have made a commercial decision to end their sponsorship with surf boat rowing. Surf Life Saving Australia is currently in the process of sourcing a new sponsor for surf boat competition next season. Fuji Xerox Secondary School Surf League The Fuji Xerox Secondary School Surf League program, now in its fi fth year, is becoming increasingly popular in the secondary school sports calendar. The League has been designed not only to teach students surf skills, but encourages teenagers to become involved in Surf Life Saving. Events contested include beach sprints and fl ags, surf swimming, board paddling and Ironman/Ironmaiden events. The League was open to all high school students aged years and more than 1700 students from 112 high schools participated in the competition throughout Queensland this year. The Fuji Xerox School Surf League gives students the opportunity to participate in Surf Sports activities in a fun and competitive environment. Australian Championships Competition at the 2003 Australian Championships was fi erce, with six Queensland Clubs fi nishing in the top ten places. Surfers Paradise again triumphed as the best competitive Club in Australia when taking their fourth consecutive title on 124 points. Surfers Paradise was victorious over Swansea Belmont (NSW), on 115 points, with Queensland s Northcliffe third on 103 points. Queensland athletes dominated the events with Shannon Eckstein winning his fi rst Ironman crown and legend Clint Robinson taking out his eleventh Open Male Single Ski title. Clint also took his Australian gold medal tally to 31 the highest of any competitor in the history of the sport. Queensland s Clint Robinson OAM remains the most successful competitor in Australian Championships history with a total of 31 gold medals to his name. Karla Gilbert, competing in her last Australian Championships, had a fairytale ending to her 21 year career, winning her third national Ironwoman title. With their outstanding performances throughout the championships Karla Gilbert and Clint Robinson were also named Female and Male Competitor of the carnival. In the Surf Rescue arena, Queensland claimed victory in every event. Our athletes took home gold in the Open Men s Champion Lifesaver, Open Women s Champion Lifesaver, Open First Aid, U19 First Aid, U16 First Aid and the Open Patrol Competition. This exceptional result demonstrates Queensland s skills in patrol and rescue techniques. NATIONAL RANKING SYSTEM This season Surf Life Saving Australia introduced a trial National Ranking System for all Open individual events. The system recognises consistent performance throughout the competition season for athletes at Branch, State and National level. Queensland athletes featured heavily in each event category with some outstanding results. The National Ranking System will be again used in the upcoming competition season. SPORT & RECREATION QUEENSLAND The Queensland Government s Sport and Recreation Division continued its ongoing fi nancial support to Surf Sports this season. Through this support we have been able to deliver superior programs helping to enhance areas of administration, coaching and athlete development. A number of Clubs and Branches were also successful this year in obtaining funding under the Club Development Program to assist with participation, education and training. 31

34 The life of the beach Surf Sports Volunteer Offi cials remain the backbone of our successful Surf Sports competition across the country. COACHING The development of quality coaching programs continues to be a major focus for Surf Sports in Queensland. There are now more than 272 qualifi ed coaches striving to maintain the consistent performances by our athletes at all levels. This season, one Level 2 and eight Level 1 Surf Coach Courses were held throughout Queensland. Sixteen emerging coaches took the next step in their coaching careers and attended the Level 2 Advanced Surf Coach to upgrade their knowledge and skills. More than 210 new coaches also attended Level 1 Introductory Surf Coach Courses. Signifi cantly, a large percentage of these participants came from regional Queensland Clubs, which is a promising sign for the future. QUEENSLAND OFFICIALS Offi ciating in Queensland continues to be amongst the best in Australia, with a high number of our offi cials selected for Queensland and Australian Championship duties. In the Year of the Offi cial, Surf Life Saving continued to recognise the invaluable contribution of Offi cials in keeping our competitions viable and vital, from the grass roots to the elite level. All Branches were active in conducting courses for new recruits across the State, providing members with greater opportunities to be involved in Surf Sports activities in their region. ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT CLINICS The future development of athletes in Queensland is a vital part of maintaining our dominance in the Surf Sports arena. This season a concerted effort has been made to involve local coaches in the development of Queensland competitors. This has helped expose the athletes to the best and new coaching concepts on a consistent basis. One of the major athlete development programs this year was to expose athletes in northern Queensland to the top state coaches. The Northern Queensland Coach and Athlete Development Program was a sixteen day tour of Clubs in the North Barrier and North Queensland Branches. The highly successful program involved more than 400 athletes and coaches from twelve of the thirteen North Barrier and North Queensland Clubs. Other Athlete Development Programs were held in Tannum Sands, Agnes Water, Moore Park, Elliott Heads, and Mooloolaba. AUSTRALIAN HIGH PERFORMANCE PROGRAM The Australian High Performance Program, funded by the Australian Sports Commission, aims to further develop future elite athletes. Competitors in the U16 to U19 age categories were given access to some of the best coaches in the country ensuring Queensland, and in turn Australia maintains and improves high quality competition. This season a squad of 50 athletes and ten coaches participated in four clinics covering fi tness and performance assessment, goal setting, drug education, motivation, video analysis, skill development, and pool rescue competition. Of these 50 competitors, 11 Queensland competitors were selected for the national Australian High Performance Program: Kirsty Holmes Kawana Waters Zane Holmes Kawana Waters Chris Keong Kawana Waters Kristy Cameron Surfers Paradise Clint Robinson OAM Maroochydore Luke Richmond Northcliffe Steven Meredith Mooloolaba Kristy Munroe Alexandra Headland Jenny Parry Maroochydore Shannon Eckstein Surfers Paradise Ky Hurst Tugun Shane Dalziel (Alexandra Headland) and John Baxter (Maroochydore) were also selected as coaches for this program. 32

35 [Tribute to Karla Gilbert] Champion Ironwoman Karla Gilbert fi nished her career on a high, winning gold in the Australian Open Ironwoman fi nal and being named the Female Competitor of the Championships. FAIRYTALE ENDING FOR OUR GREATEST EVER IRONWOMAN Australia s greatest Ironwoman, Karla Gilbert, this year celebrated a fairytale ending to a fantastic competitive career that spanned more than 20 years. Karla Gilbert gave it her all at the 2003 Australian Championships in the prestigious Open Ironwoman event take the coveted crown and win the event her last time competing in the sport. She also won her seventh Queensland Open Ironwoman title this year. Emotions ran high on the beach as competitors and spectators rose to their feet during the fi fteen minute event - the climax of the 2003 Australian Championships. A victorious Gilbert, waving to the crowd, tears running down her face, was absolutely ecstatic. This is the ultimate way to fi nish. I m just so happy. It is defi nitely my dream come true. I put everything I had into that race because I wanted to go out on top. This is defi nitely the greatest moment of my career and one I will treasure forever, the star of the Surf Life Saving movement said afterwards. While the home crowd was on her and sentimental favourite, Gilbert faced her toughest challenge ever, against the top 16 Ironwomen in the world, the elements of the surf, and the enormous pressure of going out on top. A near perfect race brought her back to the beach to the roar of thousands standing at every vantage point to watch this phenomenal champion in action for the very last time. I can t believe it is really over, Karla admitted a sentiment shared by all Australians who this year farewelled perhaps the greatest ever Ironwoman the country has known. Karla Gilbert retires a true champion of her sport, with the following included in her career s major achievements: Two World Ironwoman Champion titles (2002, 2000) Three Australian Ironwoman Champion titles (2003, 1994, 1993) Seven Queensland Ironwoman Champion titles (2003, 2001, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1994, and 1992) Seven National Ironwoman Series crowns (1996, 1997 Devondale; 1998, 1999, 2000 Meadowlea; 2001, 2002, 2003 Kellogg s) Female winner of the Coolangatta Gold (1992) Australian Team Representative 2002 World Championships (USA) 2001 GoodWill Games (Australia) 2001 World Games (Japan) 2001 Tri-Nations Series (South Africa) 1994 World Championships (England) Karla Gilbert reigned top of Ironwoman racing in Australia for more than a decade and fi nished with countless State, National and World titles to her name. 33

36 The life of the beach [ Marketing and Fundraising] HIGHLIGHTS AND MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS Continuation of the highly successful Heroes branding commercial around Australia. The commercial has won many Australian and International Advertising Awards for Surf Life Saving and BCM Partnership who created it. Queensland remains a driving force in bringing Surf Life Saving together with national unity in marketing and fundraising. Surf Life Saving Queensland welcomed its fi rst national partner, Telstra, into its sponsorship family. Yamaha was also signed as a national partner of Surf Life Saving. Castlemaine Perkins celebrated 30 years in partnership with Surf Life Saving Queensland. Negotiations commenced with another national partner, DHL (the worlds leading express and logistics company), to support grassroots Surf Life Saving activity. Beach Week, a new week long promotional and educational campaign supported by Ergon Energy, was launched in the Rockhampton and Bundaberg regions. Successful trademark licensing initiatives continued with Kmart selling Surf Life Saving branded merchandise across Australia. Queensland media awards presented to media throughout the State for their contribution to Surf Life Saving. The Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal, sponsored by Tip Top UP, saw record results raising more than $582,400.. Conrad Jupiters extended their support of the Summer Surf Girl program for another two years. This year the event raised more than $323,400 for Surf Life Saving Clubs in Queensland. Major Brisbane Donor acquisition introduced more than 2,400 new donors to the Surf Life Saving family. More than 500,000 Brisbane homes alerted to the need for funds. Guardians of the Surf expanded into New South Wales. More than 900 new Guardians introduced to Surf Life Saving. Record breaking Art Union sales of more than $1.1 million. STRENGTH IN UNITY Over the past two years Surf Life Saving Queensland has been pivotal in driving a united approach to the marketing and funding of Surf Life Saving services across Australia. Working with the national body (Surf Life Saving Australia) the strategy to merge the various state associations marketing activities into one brand has begun to pay dividends. The collaboration approach to sponsorships, reinforcing the one brand ( The life of the beach ) and establishing marketing benchmarks have resulted in some major corporate partnerships being established, is building on trademark licensing programs and raising our organisations profi le. Over the past year the introductions of Telstra and Yamaha as new national sponsors have contributed signifi cantly to our Queensland operations providing a direct benefi t to our Clubs and members. In addition negotiations have recently been completed for another major national partner. DHL, the worlds leading express and logistics company, will assist every patrolling surf lifesaver in Australia and will also be helping us to save the world by exporting our expertise to assist struggling lifesaving services throughout Asia and the Pacifi c. These national partners compliment the exceptional support from on Queensland sponsors. We are delighted to announce the renewals of Westpac and Channel Nine and the continued commitment from our partners who feature throughout this report. TRADEMARK LICENSING The licensing program (coordinated across Australia) took another positive step during the year with Kmart coming on board to become the major retailer of this developing revenue program. Children s clothing, featuring the Surf Life Saving logo proved to be the most popular but the range of apparel overall had moderate success. Over the next 18 months this program is expected to grow dramatically. Products carrying the Surf Life Saving logo also promote surf safety messages making this both a fundraiser and an educational initiative. THINK GLOBAL ACT LOCAL A commonly used term and easier said than done. While the Surf Life Saving Queensland marketing team have been busy coordinating State and National programs and campaigns we have also recognised the need to take 34

37 Marketing and Fundraising a more targeted approach in some cases for the future. In the later half of the year we have begun a restructure to allow for better focused marketing that will be tailored to address more regional issues in particular recruitment, surf safety, member support and fundraising. The most obvious fi rst step is to understand the differing needs/issues faced by Clubs and communities in central and north Queensland as opposed to the Sunshine coast and Gold coast with differing surf conditions, climate, safety factors and economics. The next year will see an even clearer marketing strategy that covers all from national, state, regional and local perspectives. The contribution of marketing is evident from Beach to Bush, to Beach Week through to School Surf Leagues and Queensland Championships all made possible through the endless commitment of our volunteers, who are our most prominent marketing tool, and the unwavering support of our corporate partners and donors. Newspapers Best Print Support - Surf Life Saving Best Print Story Surf Safety Education Best Print Support Surf Sports Best Regional Print Support Best Regional Print Support (non-coastal) Radio Best Radio Support Surf Life Saving Best Radio Support Surf Sports Best Regional Radio Support Best Regional Radio Support (non-coastal) The Gold Coast Bulletin Toowoomba Chronicle Sunshine Coast Daily Vince Habermann Bundaberg News Mail Longreach Leader B105 & Triple M News Brisbane RG Capital Radio Network Queensland 4BU & Hitz FM Bundaberg 4GR Toowoomba Television Best Television Support Surf Life Saving Best Television Support Surf Sports Best Regional Television Support WIN Television Sunshine Coast Jason Sintome Channel Nine Gold Coast Channel Seven Mackay Best Regional Television Support Non-coastal WIN Television Toowoomba Photography Best Photograph Surf Life Saving Best Photograph Surf Sports Lou O Brien Sunshine Coast Daily Tom Wyness Tweed Daily News Business leaders went Up the Tower to raise money for the Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal. QUEENSLAND MEDIA AWARDS Surf Life Saving again publicly recognised the many journalists, photographers and media centres around Queensland for their support and contribution to saving lives on our beaches. All regions of Queensland were recognised this year, with media being nominated in print, television, radio, and photography categories for both Surf Life Saving and Surf Sports. Awards were also presented to media in non-coastal regions, recognising their contribution to educating the public about surf and aquatic safety in western and rural Queensland. President s Award The 2003 President s Award for most outstanding achievement was presented to the Sunday Mail in recognition of their continued support in helping to promote the ideals and values of Surf Life Saving in Queensland. Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl entrants undertook surf safety education with school children as part of their fi nal judging. 35

38 The life of the beach Marketing and Fundraising SURF LIFE SAVING FOUNDATION SURF LIFE SAVING RESCUE APPEAL As our largest coordinated fundraising campaign, the 2002 Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal integrated an intensive media and promotional campaign, special events, direct mail, and the annual doorknock to bring our message to the fore and encourage contributions from all sections of the community. Thousands of volunteer surf lifesavers took to the streets and raised $381, in the statewide Doorknock, while corporates and personalities were put on patrol and sent up Surf Life Saving towers in the Queen Street Mall to raise funds in the annual Up the Tower event. The famous Brewery to Bridge Beer Relay was held in conjunction with the 12th National Festival of Beers, with Surf Life Saving named the sole benefi ciary. The community were encouraged to participate in Surf Life Saving s Boardies Day by making a gold coin donation to wear their boardies or favourite beachwear to work or school. With sponsorship support from Tip Top UP, media assistance from Channel Nine, WIN Television and the RG Capital Radio Network, and fi nancial help from the corporate sector and the local community, this year s appeal proved to be Surf Life Saving s largest fundraising and awareness campaign ever. The Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal raised an amazing $582,454.00, an increase of $32, on last year s total. Surf Life Saving thanks all Queenslanders for answering our volunteers call for help and assisting us in providing a safer beach environment during our busy season Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl winners (from left): Simone Petroff (Kurrawa) Summer Surf Girl Award for Innovation; Brooke Beggs (Tugun) Summer Surf Girl Runner-up; Toni Bingham-Rolls (Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park) Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl & Summer Surf Girl Fundraiser; Leeann O Keefe (Ayr) Summer Surf Girl Personality; and Bronte Potter (Bundaberg) Summer Surf Girl Fundraiser Runner-up. CONRAD JUPITERS SUMMER SURF GIRL Fifteen young Surf Life Saving ambassadors participated in the Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl event, raising an outstanding $323, for Surf Life Saving Clubs across Queensland. Toni Bingham-Rolls of Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club was crowned the 2003 Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl at a Gala Ball held at Conrad Jupiters on the Gold Coast in April. Toni also took out the title of Summer Surf Girl Fundraiser after raising a staggering $45, during her fundraising year. Thanks to the fi nancial support of Conrad Jupiters and XXXX, Toni Bingham- Rolls not only won a new car for herself, but also $12,500 worth of lifesaving equipment for her Club. Brooke Beggs of Tugun Surf Life Saving Club was named the 2003 Summer Surf Girl Runner-up and Simone Petroff from Kurrawa Surf Life Saving Club the winner of the Summer Surf Girl Award for Innovation. North Queensland surf lifesaver, Leeann O Keefe from Ayr Surf Life Saving Club took out the 2003 Summer Surf Girl Personality, a title voted for not by the judges but through a secret ballot by the entrants themselves. Bronte Potter (Bundaberg) was the Summer Surf Girl Fundraiser Runner-up. The judges also presented a special award the Judges Encouragement Award to Teri Frost from Emu Park, the youngest entrant in the Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl this year, who at just 17 years of age, impressed the judges with her maturity, life experience and amazing contribution to Surf Life Saving. All money raised through the Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl program goes back to each entrant s Club to help purchase and maintain safety equipment, train new and existing members and to deliver surf safety information through community educational programs. 36

39 Marketing and Fundraising Surf Life Saving was the benefi ciary of the International Women s Day Fun Run/Walk. BENEFICIARY EVENTS Over the past 12 months a number of companies and organisations generously nominated Surf Life Saving to be the fi nancial benefi ciary of their community events. Such opportunities represent an important revenue stream for the Surf Life Saving Foundation and enable the movement to be associated with a high profi le activity without committing numerous resources and underwriting the risk. These events also provide the platform for Surf Life Saving to promote its messages and services to a diverse cross section of the community. In the year, Surf Life Saving was aligned with three major benefi ciary events. Through our involvement with ontrack activities such as collections and ear plug sales, and participation in events such as the Honda Indy 300 Family Days and Miss Indy Breakfast, Surf Life Saving raised almost $30,000. With Indy s new sponsorship and subsequent renaming of the event to Lexmark Indy 300, Surf Life Saving looks forward to continuing our partnership with this major Queensland event in October Bruce Lynton Charity Ball In June the Bruce Lynton Group and the Royal Pines Resort came together for the third year in what has become a landmark charity event on the Gold Coast the annual Bruce Lynton Charity Ball. The who s who of the Gold Coast gathered for a night which has earnt the reputation as being one of the Gold Coast s social events of the year, and as the champagne fl owed so did the dollars for the three nominated charities. As one of the charities, Surf Life Saving received a share of the proceeds from the raffl e and the silent auction. Since the Surf Life Saving Foundation began its association with this event in 2001, the Bruce Lynton Charity Ball has donated signifi cant funds to Surf Life Saving to assist in funding much needed equipment and research. International Women s Day Fun Run/Walk Surf Life Saving has been the benefi ciary of the Honda Indy 300 for the past three years. Honda Indy 300 Surf Life Saving has been fortunate to be the benefi ciary of one of Australia s most recognised and successful events, the Honda Indy 300, for the past three years. The partnership with Honda Indy 300 not only provides an ideal avenue for Surf Life Saving to raise its profi le, but is a logical link from a tourism perspective with visitors to Indy using Surf Life Saving s services during their stay on the Gold Coast. To celebrate the 11th anniversary of the International Women s Day Fun Run/Walk and pay tribute to International Women s Day 2003, the Brisbane Road Runners Club joined forces with Surf Life Saving to conduct the event this year. The run/walk was held in March 2003 and attracted record crowds to South Bank Parklands with more than 4,000 females of all ages and fi tness levels coming together for either a leisurely stroll or an energetic fi ve kilometre run along the Brisbane River. After the race, all participants received a free breakfast thanks to support sponsors of the event including Kellogg s, Alfred E Chave and Golden Circle. As the sole benefi ciary, Surf Life Saving will use the proceeds from the event to assist in the funding of lifesaving services across Queensland next season. 37

40 The life of the beach Marketing and Fundraising DONOR PROGRAM Building on the existing donor database has continued to be a priority for the Surf Life Saving Foundation over the past year. A major acquisition campaign was undertaken in February 2003 in the Brisbane area. The Brisbane metropolitan householder campaign was well supported by radio and print media and was backed up through a television Community Service Announcement (CSA). This campaign was successful in achieving a heightened awareness of the need for funds and consequently, more than 2,500 new donors were welcomed as Surf Life Saving supporters. Continual development and improvement of the donation program has resulted in an increase in responses to regular donor communication and appeals. The Great Brisbane Duck Race was a new initiative developed as part of the Surf Life Saving Foundation s Art Union. ART UNION The Surf Life Saving Art Union has continued to grow this year with record breaking sales of more than $1.1 million for the June Art Union. Sales through telemarketing and professional sellers have also seen a marked increase in the past 12 months. The strategy of special bonus prize draws to attract automatic credit card/prepayment buyers from the database continues to be a successful marketing strategy for the Art Union. September 2002 saw the inaugural Great Brisbane Duck Race as part of the Brisbane Riverfestival. The second annual Duck Race will again be held in September 2003 as part of Riverfestival. There will once again be four Surf Life Saving Art Unions in the fi nancial year as well as the continuation of the Annual Duck Race as part of the Riverfestival. During the next year, database acquisition programs will continue in an effort to further increase the number of current supporters to Surf Life Saving. GUARDIANS OF THE SURF The Guardians of the Surf program has seen a marked increase in support in the past twelve months. The program was expanded to include two new support levels of Gold and Platinum ($520 and $1040 per year respectively). This has been supported with a number of existing supporters upgrading their memberships. With the expansion of the program into New South Wales and an increase in direct mail acquisition in both Queensland and New South Wales, more than 800 new regular supporters have been introduced to Surf Life Saving this year. In the next 12 months, the Guardians of the Surf program will continue to be expanded with Queensland and New South Wales and further expansion into Australian Capital Territory and South Australia will commence with funds raised going back to the donors own State. The Beach Walk at Surfers Paradise was a successful new initiative developed by Surf Life Saving and the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau to encourage international visitors to enjoy our beautiful beaches. 38

41 [Our Partners] Surf Life Saving has made a significant advance in the area of sponsorship over the past year through the integration of our State bodies to a truly national sponsorship brand. The new national approach has enabled Surf Life Saving to pursue new financial partnerships with major corporations who retain a national perspective and seek Australia-wide coverage from their sponsorships. Surf Life Saving recently welcomed Telstra as our fi rst national partner. Telstra s three year sponsorship will enable Surf Life Saving to deliver key programs and services to the Queensland community over the next three years. While the main focus on sponsorship in the past year has taken on a national approach, Surf Life Saving still recognises and maintains many local partnerships which play a vital role in delivering specifi c programs and activities. These include Castlemaine Perkins and Westpac who combined have supported Surf Life Saving in Queensland for almost six decades; and other major partners including Golden Circle, Channel Nine, Kellogg s and Ergon Energy. The past year, Tip Top continued their support of the Queensland Junior Championships at Southport and extended their sponsorship of Surf Life Saving s major fundraising and awareness campaign, the Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal. Best Western came on board as Surf Life Saving s preferred hotel chain and Conrad Jupiters maintained their level of support for Surf Life Saving s largest Club-based fundraising campaign, Summer Surf Girl. MAJOR SPONSORS Westpac Telstra Queensland Government Channel Nine Westpac has been a partner of In 2003, Surf Life Saving welcomed The Queensland Government has January 2003 marked the ninth year Surf Life Saving Queensland since Telstra as a new major partner. continued to demonstrate support of Surf Life Saving s partnership with 1976 and although the most visible The purpose of this new corporate of Surf Life Saving services in Channel Nine. As our exclusive example of their sponsorship is partnership is to implement a range Queensland. The Queensland television partner, Channel Nine was the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter of programs that directly impacts Government s funding has assisted instrumental in helping to deliver Rescue Service, they also support on a large cross section of the Surf Life Saving with voluntary beach our public campaigns again this lifesaving services, beach patrols, community and assists Surf Life patrols across the State and, through year. Channel Nine s on air support educational programs and youth Saving in delivering key programs. funding from the Department of included televising Community development initiatives. These programs include the Telstra Emergency Services, has helped Service Announcements (CSA s) for Westpac s support of Surf Life Saving was particularly highlighted during the 2002 Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal. Westpac staff and customers raised $15, through participation in events such as Up the Tower and Boardies Queensland Junior Championships, the Telstra Beach to Bush Program and the Telstra Secondary School Surf League. Over the next 12 months, Telstra will also be establishing a Surf Life Saving Assistance Fund to assist purchase new equipment and extend lifesaving services. Support from the Offi ce of Sport and Recreation has also assisted the movement in delivering Surf Sports events, and coaching and athlete development programs throughout the Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal, Surf Life Saving Heroes campaign, new sunscreen Bare Zone as well as the production and placement of a CSA to support SLSQ s newest fundraising event, the Great Brisbane Duck Race. Day, and through over the counter needy Clubs; implementing a Telstra Queensland. Channel Nine also produced and donations and Club collections at Junior Achievement Award; and televised a highlights package of the local Westpac Branches. Westpac will be introducing a National Youth Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland also matched all staff donations Forum with the aim to discuss and Championships and provided dollar for dollar through their develop retention strategies for additional support to activities matching gifts program. youth within Surf Life Saving. such as the Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl, SLSQ Awards Night, Surf Sports events and Life Saving Support Services (including the Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service). 39

42 The life of the beach Our Partners Kellogg s The 2003 Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships once again demonstrated Kellogg s commitment to Surf Sports competition in Queensland. The three day event, sponsored by Kellogg s, saw record competitor numbers of the best talent in the country competing for a State title. As Queensland s largest carnival outside the Australian Championships, the Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships was a showcase sporting event for not only Surf Life Saving, but also for Queensland attracting over 7,000 spectators, competitors, coaches, and offi cials to the Gold Coast. The 2003 Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Queensland Championships also saw the introduction of a new initiative, the Kellogg s Kids Club. The purpose of the Kids Club was to reward some of our young nippers for the contribution they made to Surf Life Saving over the past season and introduce them to senior Surf Sports competition. These young stars of tomorrow also had the opportunity to meet some of Surf Life Saving s top athletes, and went into the draw to win a Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Nippers Board for their Club. Above and beyond their obvious commitment to the development of Surf Sports in Queensland, over the past twelve months, Kellogg s has also invested in Surf Life Saving community fundraising programs and helped fund uniforms for our patrolling members. XXXX In 2002, Castlemaine Perkins celebrated their 30 year partnership with Surf Life Saving with the introduction of a limited edition, jointly branded XXXX Gold 30 Can Pack, which was sold through liquor retail outlets in Queensland. Castlemaine Perkins also ran a promotion to highlight this milestone within Surf Life Saving licensed Clubs throughout Queensland, with Club patrons given the opportunity to win $100,000 just by purchasing a XXXX Gold or Bitter during the month of July. In addition to the 30 year celebrations, Castlemaine Perkins continued their support of Surf Life Saving s premier Surf Sports series, the XXXX Premiership Series, and major Club fundraising event, the Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl. They also provided product for a number of Surf Life Saving events throughout the year. Golden Circle This truly Australian company has maintained its commitment to beach safety by continuing to fund signage on beaches patrolled by Surf Life Saving services across the State. This funding ensures that we maintain our professional image on patrolled beaches and that our signage remains standardised and easily identifi ed by the beach going public. Golden Circle also helped deliver our key surf safety messages, through the production and erection of a highly visible billboard situated on the Pacifi c Motorway over summer, to support the surf safety campaign using the If we can t see you, we can t save you theme. Ergon Energy Ergon Energy has showcased its support of Surf Life Saving, particularly in regional Queensland, through the introduction of a weeklong promotional and educational campaign, Beach Week. Beach Week was designed specifi cally to promote beach safety and encourage regional coastal communities to celebrate their local beaches. Over the next 12 months Beach Week will be held in Cairns, Townsville, Mackay, Rockhampton and Bundaberg to promote Surf Life Saving and its surf safety messages. Ergon Energy also supports the delivery of Surf Life Saving s regional recruitment campaigns. SPONSORS Tip Top Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal Queensland Junior Championships Nipper Promotion Conrad Jupiters Summer Surf Girl RG Capital Network Offi cial Radio Network Campaign promotion Surf Safety, Recruitment, Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal and Surf Sports events Fuji Xerox 2002 Secondary School Surf League Australia Post 2002 Beach to Bush Program Yalumba Offi cial Wine Supplier Queensland Masters Championships BCM Partnership Offi cial Advertising Agency Creation of public awareness campaigns Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal, Surf Safety, and Recruitment WIN Television Offi cial Regional Television Network Campaign promotion Surf Safety, Recruitment, Surf Life Saving Rescue Appeal and Surf Sports events Best Western Offi cial Hotel Chain Cause related marketing campaign Panadol Cause related marketing campaign Yamaha Yamaha Surf Rescue Vehicle Program Woodstock Surf Boat series 40

43 NORTH QUEENSLAND Surf Life Saving Clubs patrolled for an extended period to June (season of 11 months) in response to a longer than average stinger season. Port Douglas SLSC again patrolled for 12 months of the year. 50% increase in awards processed this year. A youth development program was run that included a two week tour of the Gold Coast to see the differences in lifesaving services between north and south east Queensland. An indigenous program developed for Thursday Island and Yarrabah communities funded through a $50,000 grant from the Federal Government s Living in Harmony program. [ Regional Highlights] All Clubs have individual patrol plans designed to refl ect the specifi c needs of their beach. Successful tender by Surf Life Saving for the Cairns City Council professional lifeguard service that includes the new lagoon have greatly enhanced the profi le of Surf Life Saving as well as providing employment and career opportunities for lifesavers. A new tri-series was successfully initiated for Surf Sports competition. 30 new Offi cials attended a Level 1 Coaching Course. Thomas Blennerhassett (Etty Bay) named Pelerman Young Lifesaver of the Year. Amina Pitt (Port Douglas) received the Clive Hammond Silver Medal for outstanding service to Surf Life Saving. NORTH BARRIER Greater interaction between all Clubs and the North Barrier Branch. Arcadian and Picnic Bay both patrolled two beaches one each on Magnetic Island as well as on the Strand. Bowen and Sarina, unfortunately, have both struggled to secure active members this season, but through the amazing dedication of their members, have continued their patrols. Some members at both Clubs patrolled for almost 200 hours each this season. Recruitment and retention remains a high priority and the area of Youth and Membership development is an area to expand in future years. Beach Week is a new initiative developed specifi cally for regional Queensland by Surf Life Saving and Ergon Energy. Beach Fest was held at Palm Cove as part of the Cairns celebrations this year. George Clarke (Picnic Bay) received the Clive Queensland Pelerman Instructor of the Year Hammond Gold Medal for his outstanding award given to Jason Thompson (Yeppoon). contribution to Surf Life Saving. Rhiannon Wilson (Bundaberg) won the Appointment of a new Regional Manager and prestigious Queensland and Australian Development Offi cer, both based in Townsville. Champion Female Lifesaver event. Assoc. Prof. Peter Fenner AM (Mackay) Michelle Steele (Elliott Heads) became the awarded Member in the Order of Australia. WIDE BAY CAPRICORN The Branch was renamed Wide Bay Capricorn (formerly South Barrier Branch). All Clubs extended their patrol hours over the busy Christmas period from 9.00 am 6.00 pm. Yeppoon and Emu Park extended their hours even further from 8.00 am during this peak period. fi rst competitor from the region to compete in a national Surf Life Saving series (Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series). Michelle also took a bronze medal at the Australian Championships. She then capped off a remarkable season by fi nishing in top place in the SLSA ranking system for the Open Women s Beach Flags. She was also ranked fourth in the Open Women s Beach Sprint. The SLSA ranking system is determined by awarding points to placegetters in all carnivals Bundaberg SLSC patrolled two beaches. conducted throughout the year. All Clubs increased the scope and frequency of roving patrols, outside the traditional fl agged areas. Tannum Sands won gold in the U19 Boat Race, and a silver medal in the U16 First Aid Competition at the Australian Member awards courses successfully Championships. conducted. Bundaberg s 180+ years Boat Crew won gold Youth camp successfully conducted. at the Australian Championships. New Surf Sports Premiership Series successfully conducted across four rounds. SUNSHINE COAST SLSQ Life Membership awarded to Robert Clubs have developed a fi ve year lifesaving Holden (Elliott Heads). plan resulting in fewer rescues and more Kay Cumming (Yeppoon) and Graham preventative actions. McKenzie OAM (Bundaberg) awarded Alexandra Headland introduced year round Centenary Medals. beach patrols, starting winter patrols this year. 41

44 The life of the beach Regional Highlights Extension of lifesaving services at North Coolum, and between Maroochydore and Alexandra Headland. New IRB patient pick up technique developed and adopted for inclusion in the new SLSA Training Manual for the coming season. Sunshine Coast Daily promotion was very successful with Marcoola SLSC winning a new Rescue Water Craft for patrols. Successful youth camp conducted. Noosa Heads celebrated its 75th anniversary. Alexandra Headland named Pelerman Youth Club of the Year. Michael Bates (Kawana Waters) received the Clive Hammond Silver Medal for his contribution to Surf Life Saving. Ron Davidson OAM (Metropolitan Caloundra) received an Order of Australia Medal in the Queen s Birthday Honours list. Alexandra Headland won the President s Cup for their achievements in Surf Sports competition. SOUTH COAST Extended patrols continued during peak periods. SurfCom implemented very successfully on the Gold Coast. Branch Lifesaving Plan developed and introduced. Beach Walk initiative developed and implemented very successfully with support from the Gold Coast Tourism Bureau. Kurrawa s Peter Kingston named the Queensland and Australian Lifesaver of the Year. Queensland Pelerman Nipper of the Year awarded to Maria-Lee Lewis (North Burleigh). Pelerman Cadet Lifesaver of the Year awarded to Allana Bodger (Point Lookout). Dan Potent (Point Lookout) named Queensland Instructor of the Year. David Clarke (Surfers Paradise) received the Clive Hammond Silver Medal for his contribution to Surf Life Saving. John Ogilvie OAM (Southport and Northcliffe) and Shane O Connor (Surfers Paradise) presented with Order of Australia Medals. Second Lifesaving Development Offi cer appointed to the Gold Coast region. POINT DANGER Increase in roving patrols between Clubs on the southern end of the Gold Coast. Tallebudgera supported Neptunes (Royal Life Saving) Club to patrol Tallebudgera Creek. Outpost patrols implemented between Kirra and North Kirra. Increase in Rescue Water Craft patrols and subsequently, more qualifi ed drivers trained. Increased participation in Patrol Captains course. More than 4700 awards processed. The 2003 Tip Top Queensland Junior Championships attracted more than 1500 nippers from all over the State. North Kirra hosted the Kellogg s Nutri- Grain Queensland Championships, Laerdal Queensland Surf Rescue Championships, and Yalumba Queensland Masters Championships. Coolangatta hosted the XXXX Endurance Championships, and were the back-up beach for the Tip Top Queensland Junior Championships. This Club also held the trials for the national Kellogg s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series. Kirra recognised with a Lifesaving Excellence Award for their outstanding lifesaving service delivery incorporating extensive roving patrols and assisting neighbouring Clubs in addition to their own beach patrols. Scott Byrnes (Kirra) named the Queensland Volunteer of the Year. Nev Gray (Kirra) received the Clive Hammond Silver Medal for his contribution to Surf Life Saving. Brett Dorrington (Coolangatta) named Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Crewperson of the year (Gold Coast). Rick Van Kampen (Tweed Heads & Coolangatta) named the Rookie Coach of the Year. The Gold Coast Beach Walk is proving extremely popular with local lifesavers spending time with our international tourists. 42

45 [Administration] GOVERNANCE SLSQ s governance system has been reviewed and the State Council has agreed to move towards a single governing Board to be known as the Board of Directors. The proposed model is being designed to eliminate the current double layer of governance which exists with the State Council and a State Executive. The aim is also to articulate clearly the different obligations and responsibilities of governors (Directors) and management (staff). It is anticipated that the new governance system will be introduced for the season, after consultation with stakeholders on the proposed model. RISK MANAGEMENT Considerable attention has been given to enhancing SLSQ s risk management systems during the past year. Most signifi cantly, a Risk Management Advisory Committee (RMAC) has been established, comprising external and internal experts in areas of occupational health & safety, legal, insurance, risk, quality assurance, marine tourism and business. The RMAC has focussed on formalising a risk management policy and framework as a platform for a systematic review and remedy of risks. A special Club safety audit project was commenced during the year with our insurance brokers. A self assessment tool Better Safer Surf Clubs has also been introduced to assist Clubs audit their performance (and conformance) associated with a wide range of administrative and operational requirements. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS Further enhancements have been developed and incorporated into SLSQ s information management systems. The web enabled SurfMate database is functioning very well and assisting in the effi cient management of membership, statistics, awards and surf sports carnivals. SLSQ s e communications has also increased signifi cantly and our web-site ( is currently being reconstructed to improve functionality and speed. CONSTITUTIONAL MATTERS The model Club and Branch constitutions have been updated to ensure compliance with Association policy amendments and requirements of the Association Incorporation Act. Discussions are continuing with the Offi ce of Fair Trading to clarify matters relating to voting rights for Active Bronze Medallion qualifi ed members under the age of 18. SUPPORTERS CLUBS The need to align Supporters Clubs more closely within the Surf Life Saving family has been identifi ed. As part of the proposed improvements to SLSQ s governance, it is intended to establish a new major Supporters Clubs Board/Committee within SLSQ s structure. This will no doubt improve communication and support for Supporters Clubs. INSURANCE Surf Life Saving continues to face increasing insurance premiums and uncertainty in this area. Positively however, SLSQ s risk management, best practice and workplace management procedures are now resulting in fewer insurance claims. Very positively, the total number of claims lodged this year is less than the previous year. The total cost of claims has been reduced. The average cost of claims is less than the State average. The average claim duration is less than the previous year. JUDICIARY Such is the complexity of disciplinary matters now facing Surf Life Saving in Queensland, the Committee held parallel hearings for the fi rst time ever this year. The Committee has been called upon to deliberate on matters as diverse as dishonesty, confl ict in sport, member misconduct and the competence of surf sports offi cials. The Committee has acted decisively and professionally and must continue to reinforce the good name of Surf Life Saving in Queensland. Members of this great Association must always have in mind that their actions are closely observed by members of the public. They must be accountable for everything they do in the name of Surf Life Saving. Considering our large membership, disciplinary matters are few; and this is a credit to all members of the Surf Life Saving movement in Queensland. MANAGEMENT (STAFF) Members and supporters can be proud of the efforts and achievements of our dedicated staff of SLSQ and the Surf Life Saving Foundation. In line with SLSQ s Frontline First!! strategic direction, the staff structure was reviewed. Additional staff were deployed to support frontline services and programs. We welcomed Peter Roberts (Regional Manager NQ), and new Development Offi cers Craig Roberts (Research/Lifesaving), Elliott Bates (NBB) and Drew Peters (GC). Peter Dawes was redesignated as Operations Manager and Anne Stünzner appointed as Executive Manager to focus on driving risk management, administration and information technology initiatives. Andrew Thomas position as General Manager of the Surf Life Saving Foundation was also confi rmed. Sadly, we lost Andrew Werner as Base Pilot (Sunshine Coast) as his position became redundant with the new Westpac Life Saver Helicopter Service arrangements. Our appreciation is extended to Andrew for his dedicated service over nearly 5 years. Congratulations are extended to Ian Maccoll (Manager Art Unions & Special Events) who clocked up 20 years of service. There is great cooperation and coordination of effort between SLSQ and Branch staff. This is adding value to SLSQ s support for Clubs throughout the State. VALE We offer our deepest respect and sympathy to the relatives and friends of Surf Life Saving members who have passed away this year. We also extend our sympathy to members of the Association who have suffered bereavements in their families during the year. 43

46 The life of the beach [Voluntary Officers] Ken Bird President Andrew Morland Deputy President Mark Fife Director Lifesaving Assoc. Prof. Peter Fenner AM Marine Stinger Offi cer Nicolette Lowe First Aid Offi cer James Gilroy IRB Offi cer Jean Robson Resuscitation Offi cer John Hayes Research & Development Offi cer Scott Byrnes Director Lifesaving (Junior Activities) Peter White Director Youth & Membership Graham McKenzie OAM Education Offi cer Kevin Dunn Director Life Saving Support Services Col Neil RWC Offi cer Ken Hart JRB Offi cer Danny Hoyland OAM Aerial Services Offi cer Paul White Communications Offi cer Greg Keen Director Surf Sports Robert Holden Director Surf Sports (Junior Activities) Craig Williams Surf Boat Offi cer Noel Kelk Board & Ski Offi cer Ron Daly Gear & Equipment Offi cer Mike Libke President North Queensland Michael Clyde President North Barrier Warren Massey President South Barrier Doug Boulton President Sunshine Coast & Insurance Offi cer Barrie Crichton President South Coast Earle Smith AM President Point Danger Ralph Devlin Judiciary Chairman David Crevola Director Finance & Property Jack Noye Appointed Director Gary Balkin Appointed Director 44

47 [SLSQ Team] Brett Williamson Chief Executive Offi cer Heidi Evans Executive Assistant - CEO Andrew Thomas SLSF General Manager & Deputy CEO (SLSQ) Kathy Gilbert Receptionist Lisa Mullins Receptionist Anne Stünzner Executive Manager Michael Hornby Marketing Manager Elissa Keenan Public Relations Manager Tamara Dent Corporate Liaison & Special Events Manager (SLSF) Kent Madders Marketing Offi cer - South-East Queensland Bronwyn Glass Marketing Offi cer - Regional Queensland Kerry Allen PA to Marketing Manager Peter Dawes Operations Manager George Hill Lifesaving Services Manager Fiona Hanvey Assistant - Lifesaving Craig Roberts Development Offi cer - Lifesaving Sharon Brennan Development Offi cer - Youth & Membership Judy Wright Awards Clerk Bob Starkey Lifeguard Operations & Education Manager Rebecca McCabe Assistant - Lifeguard Operations & Education Russell Bennett Chief Pilot - Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Perry Elliott Crew - Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Brendan Kelly Information Systems Administrator Christian Holmes SurfMate Support Offi cer John Brennan Surf Sports Manager Rebecca Richard-Preston Assistant - Surf Sports Andrew Bolt Development Offi cer - Surf Sports Brendan Geaney Finance Manager Lenie Smit Accounts Offi cer Maxine Wallace Payroll Offi cer Peter Roberts Regional Manager - North Queensland Elliott Bates Development Offi cer - North Barrier Bill Horsford Development Offi cer - North Queensland Paul Smith Regional Manager - Sunshine Coast & Wide Bay Capricorn Byron Mills Development Offi cer - Sunshine Coast Craig Holden Development Offi cer - Wide Bay Capricorn John Dibetta Regional Manager - Gold Coast Stuart Hogben Development Offi cer - Gold Coast Drew Peters Development Offi cer - Gold Coast 45

48 The life of the beach [Boards and Committees] EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATION & IT RISK MANAGEMENT ADVISORY JUDICIARY LIFE MEMBERS & HONOURS MERITORIOUS AWARDS & LIFESAVING SELECTION CONSTITUTION FINANCE & PROPERTY SLSQ AUDIT YOUTH & MEMBERSHIP DEVELOPMENT LIFESAVING MEDICAL ADVISORY STATE EDUCATION ADVISORY PANEL BOLS/BOSS FINANCE RESEARCH & ETHICS LIFE SAVING SUPPORT SERVICES JET RESCUE BOAT RESCUE WATER CRAFT COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS AERIAL SERVICES OPERATIONS GROUP HELICOPTER REVIEW PANEL AERIAL SERVICES MANAGEMENT GROUP SURF SPORTS SELECTION PANEL R & R PANEL STATE COACHING STATE COMPETITION OFFICIALS ADVISORY PANEL MASTERS COMPETITION SURF BOAT PANEL ATHLETE ADVISORY PANEL MARCH PAST K Bird (Chair), A Morland, M Fife, G Keen, K Dunn, P White, D Crevola, J Noye, G Balkin, B Williamson B Williamson (Chair), K Brumley, B Sheret, K Eggleshaw, T Duncan, R Cross, K Barnes, D Boulton, L Bollen, A Stünzner, P Roberts, P Smith OAM, J DiBetta, C Holmes, B Kelly, P Barwick, J Roehrig, K Taylor B Williamson (Chair), Prof J Wilks, J Provan, R Hughes, N Bos, J Keogh, B Cronin, S Falvey, A Stünzner, P Dawes R Devlin (Chair), R Whitmore OAM, K O Connell, D Boulton, J Stubbs OAM, T Harland, R Tallon OAM, S Crichton, L Bollen, K Deephouse, I Young K Bird (Chair), J Menico, R Whitmore OAM, D Hoyland OAM, G McKenzie OAM, R Butler OAM, I Young M Fife (Chair), S Crichton, G Soden, P Kingston, R Wonson, P White R Tallon OAM (Chair), R Devlin, J Hayes, H Stokes, K O Connell, S Crichton, J Provan, B Williamson D Crevola (Chair), B Glister, S Maitland, J Provan, A Morland, B Geaney D Crevola (Chair), K Bird, M McDonald, B Williamson, A Thomas, B Geaney P White (Chair), K Brumley, S Duncan, N Ward, J Crawford, L Fledger, C Williams, E Bates, D Peters, G Cahill, B Crichton, S Brennan M Fife (Chair), S Byrnes, J Curtin, R Dingle, G McKenzie OAM, G Soden, P Kingston, R Wonson, N Lowe, Assoc Prof P Fenner AM, J Gilroy, P White, J Robson, J Hayes, K Dunn, M Dwyer, G Hill, B Horsford, E Bates, C Holden, B Mills, D Peters, S Hogben, B Starkey Dr M Tuch (Chair), Medical Personnel, M Fife, G McKenzie OAM, N Lowe, J Robson, Assoc Prof P Fenner AM, G Hill G McKenzie OAM (Chair), R Dingle, T Pashalis, M Dwyer, N McKinley, L O Toole, M Fife, G Hill M Fife (Chair), G Keen, D Burchill, R Tallon OAM, C Williams, S Crichton, K Bostock, A Inwood K Bird (Chair), Dr M Tuch, B Doig, M Davis, L Hogg, M Fife, N Lowe, Assoc Prof P Fenner AM, G McKenzie OAM, G Hill K Dunn (Chair), D Hoyland OAM, G Lehmann, B Tune, T Hoppe, K Hart, B Collins, M Truskett, G Long, T Irvine, G Minter, P White, R Greaves, E Bennet, D O Reilly, M Fife, G Hill, R Bennett, A Werner K Hart (Chair), G Minter, T Hoppe, T Irvine, K Dunn, B Eggins, M Fife, G Hill C Neil (Chair), A McNeilly, P Whitty, C Bull, D Griffi ths, P Guilfoyle, T Hipwell, K Dunn, M Fife, G Hill P White (Chair), R Greaves, R Chalk, D Irvine, P Crabbe, J Goughan, M Truskett E Bennett (Chair), A McNeilly, R Bennett, D Hoyland OAM, B Collins, K Dunn, G Lehmann, G Hill, P Dawes J O Hara, A de Groot, Prof J Wilks B Williamson (Chair), R Bennett, M Hornby, B Geaney, G Hill G Keen (Chair), R Holden, P Brougham, J Galea, B Molloy, J Schmith, R Griffi ths, B Walsh, N Kelk, P Roberts, R Daly, J Gilroy, C Williams, P Connell, G Topfer, M Williams, K Munroe, J Brennan, A Bolt G Keen (Chair), R Holden, N Kelk, B Walsh, B Crichton H Williams (Chair), G Shaw, R Tallon OAM, A Nicholson, S Ridland, K Bostock, J Taylor, F Major, S Byrnes, E Williamson, G Crawford, L Harris P Roberts (Chair), J Ogilvie, B Dowker, T Dowker, W Flanagan, J McKinless, C Holden, L Green, M Paton, C Coles, A Bolt, J Brennan P Connell (Chair), G McKenzie OAM, S Byrnes, R Tallon OAM, A Inwood, J Brennan Panel appointed as required C Williams (Chair), D Cotterill, P Winton, B Stone, J McKinless, G Keen, J Brennan J Brennan (Chair), B Dowker, M Williams, A Jackson, D Mercer, K Munroe, S Hanson, P Turner R Findlater (Chair), R Tallon OAM, G McKenzie OAM, M Buckingham, G Raddel, G Brown, A Bolt 46

49 [Lifesaving Patrol Activity] CLUBS RESCUES FIRST AID WITHOUT RESCUE RESCUE PREVENT MARINE MINOR MAJOR IRB RWC OTHER TOTAL RESUS GEAR TUBES BOARD ACTIONS STINGS F/A F/A TOTAL NORTH QLD Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach BRANCH TOTAL , NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach Arcadian Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen Eimeo Mackay Sarina BRANCH TOTAL , WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg , Elliott Heads , Hervey Bay BRANCH TOTAL , SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads , Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach , Marcoola Mudjimba , Maroochydore , Alexandra Headland , Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Met Caloundra Bribie Island , Redcliffe Peninsula BRANCH TOTAL , ,293 SOUTH COAST Point Lookout , Coochiemudlo Southport , Surfers Paradise , Northcliffe , Broadbeach , Kurrawa , Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach , Miami Beach North Burleigh , Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park , BRANCH TOTAL , POINT DANGER Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach Currumbin Tugun Bilinga North Kirra Kirra , Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay BRANCH TOTAL , GOLD COAST TOTAL ,137 36, ,303 CLUB TOTAL ,945 67, ,484 1, ,116 Jet Rescue Services , Rescue Water Craft Services , Aerial Rescue Services M IRB Rigid Hull LSSS TOTAL , VOLUNTARY SERVICES ,885 74, ,485 1, ,133 SLSQ LIFEGUARDS , , ,021 GRAND TOTAL , , ,137 2, ,154 47

50 The life of the beach [Membership] CLUBS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS ACTIVE ACTIVE ACTIVE AWARD LIFE ASSOCIATE HONORARY CADET JUNIOR SENIOR MEMBER MEMBER LONG SERVICE RESERVE ACTIVE F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M NORTH QLD Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach TOTAL NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach Arcadian Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen Eimeo Mackay Sarina TOTAL WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay District TOTAL SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Mudjimba Marcoola Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Met Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula TOTAL SOUTH COAST Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobby Beach Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park TOTAL POINT DANGER Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach Currumbin Tugun Bilinga North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay TOTAL GOLD COAST TOTAL RURAL CLUBS Toowoomba TOTAL GRAND TOTAL Lifesavers on Patrol Total Female Membership Total Male Membership GRAND TOTAL MEMBERSHIP ,007 10,472 14,536 25,008 48

51 Membership CLUBS CLUB MEMBERSHIPS NIPPER NIPPER NIPPER NIPPER NIPPER NIPPER NIPPER TOTAL BRANCH PAST ACTIVE PROBATIONARY UNDER 8 UNDER 9 UNDER 10 UNDER 11 UNDER 12 UNDER 13 UNDER 14 MEMBERSHIP F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M NORTH QLD Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach TOTAL ,148 NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach Arcadian Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen Eimeo Mackay Sarina TOTAL ,816 WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay District TOTAL ,847 SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Mudjimba Marcoola Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Met Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula TOTAL ,002 SOUTH COAST Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobby Beach Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park TOTAL ,846 POINT DANGER Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach Currumbin Tugun Bilinga North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay TOTAL ,324 GOLD COAST TOTAL ,170 RURAL CLUBS Toowoomba TOTAL GRAND TOTAL ,008 Total Female Nipper Membership Total Male Nipper Membership TOTAL NIPPER MEMBERSHIP ,603 3,954 7,557 49

52 The life of the beach [Surf Life Saving Awards] Gold Medallion Advanced Basic Life Bronze Examiner Examiner Examiner Examiner Rescue Examiner Examiner Surf Defi brillator Emergency Care Examiner Advanced Resuscitation Support Medallion First Aid IRB Radio Water Vehicle Resuscitation Rescue Lifesaving F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M NORTH QUEENSLAND Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach Arcadian Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen 1 2 Eimeo Mackay Sarina WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water 2 3 Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Mudjimba Marcoola Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Metropolitan Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula SOUTH COAST Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park POINT DANGER Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach (Qld) Currumbin Tugun Bilinga North Kirra 7 12 Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay RURAL CLUBS Toowoomba CLUB TOTAL COMMUNITY AWARDS State TOTAL GRAND TOTAL

53 Surf Life Saving Awards Helicopter Crewman Helicopter Examiner Helicopter Instructor IRB Crewman JRB Crewman JRB Driver JRB Skipper ORB Crew ORB Specialist Crew Radio Operators Rescue Water Vehicle Operator Resuscitation Resuscitation CPR F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M NORTH QUEENSLAND Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach Arcadian Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen 1 3 Eimeo Mackay Sarina 5 4 WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon Emu Park 9 Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Mudjimba Marcoola Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Metropolitan Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula SOUTH COAST Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park POINT DANGER Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach (Qld) Currumbin Tugun Bilinga 8 12 North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay RURAL CLUBS Toowoomba CLUB TOTAL COMMUNITY AWARDS State TOTAL GRAND TOTAL

54 The life of the beach Surf Life Saving Awards Senior First Aid Silver Medallion IRB Drivers Silver Medallion Life Support Silver Medallion Patrol Captain Silver Medallion Radio Controller Surf Awareness One Surf Awareness Two Surf Rescue Surf Safety One Surf Safety Two Surf Smart One Surf Smart Two F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M NORTH QUEENSLAND Port Douglas Ellis Beach Cairns Etty Bay Mission Beach NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach Arcadian Picnic Bay Ayr Bowen Eimeo Mackay Sarina WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park Bundaberg Elliott Heads Hervey Bay SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach Mudjimba Marcoola Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters Dicky Beach Metropolitan Caloundra Bribie Island Redcliffe Peninsula SOUTH COAST Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park POINT DANGER Tallebudgera Pacifi c Palm Beach (Qld) Currumbin Tugun Bilinga North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Rainbow Bay RURAL CLUBS Toowoomba CLUB TOTAL COMMUNITY AWARDS State TOTAL GRAND TOTAL

55 Surf Life Saving Awards Training Offi cer Training Offi cer Training Offi cer Training Offi cer Training Offi cer Training Offi cer Training Offi cer Unit One Surf - Rescue Water Training Offi cer - First Aid - IRB - JRB - Radio - Resuscitation - Surf Rescue Awareness Vehicle F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M F M NORTH QUEENSLAND Port Douglas Ellis Beach 2 Cairns 1 1 Etty Bay Mission Beach NORTH BARRIER Forrest Beach 1 Arcadian 1 1 Picnic Bay 1 2 Ayr 1 1 Bowen Eimeo 1 Mackay 1 Sarina WIDE BAY CAPRICORN Yeppoon 1 2 Emu Park Tannum Sands Agnes Water Moore Park 3 2 Bundaberg 1 Elliott Heads Hervey Bay SUNSHINE COAST Rainbow Beach Noosa Heads 1 1 Sunshine Beach Peregian Beach Coolum Beach 1 1 Mudjimba 1 1 Marcoola 2 Maroochydore Alexandra Headland Mooloolaba Kawana Waters 1 1 Dicky Beach Metropolitan Caloundra Bribie Island 2 2 Redcliffe Peninsula SOUTH COAST Point Lookout Coochiemudlo Island 2 Southport Surfers Paradise Northcliffe Broadbeach Kurrawa 1 2 Mermaid Beach Nobbys Beach Miami Beach North Burleigh Burleigh Heads/Mowbray Park 1 3 POINT DANGER Tallebudgera 3 Pacifi c Palm Beach (Qld) Currumbin Tugun 1 1 Bilinga North Kirra Kirra Coolangatta Tweed Heads & Coolangatta 1 1 Rainbow Bay RURAL CLUBS Toowoomba CLUB TOTAL COMMUNITY AWARDS State TOTAL GRAND TOTAL Total New Lifesaving Awards ,463 53

56 The life of the beach [Competition Results] XXXX PREMIERSHIP SERIES NOVEMBER MARCH 2003 Champion Club 1. Mooloolaba 2. Tugun 3. North Burleigh Woodstock Open Male Surf Boat 1. Kurrawa 2. Tugun 3. Currumbin Woodstock Open Female Surf Boat 1. Kurrawa 2. Tallebudgera 3. Sunshine Beach Open Male Surf Race 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Dean Mercer (MOOL) 3. Jason Samuelson (PB) Open Female Surf Race 1. Jennifer Parry (MDRE) 2. Karla Gilbert (SP) 3. Britt Collie (MDRE) Open Male Single Ski 1. Nicholas Crilly (N) 2. Nathan Baggaley (N) 3. Steven Meredith (MOOL) Open Female Single Ski 1. Sharlene Kelly (KW) 2. Jo-Anne Whatley (MDRE) 3. Jasmin Cohen (MDRE) Open Male Board 1. Bruce Taylor (NB) 2. Paul Wotherspoon (N) 3. Zane Holmes (KW) Open Female Board 1. Kirsty Holmes (KW) 2. Reen Corbett (MOOL) 3. Kylie Brazier (AH) Open Male Sprint 1. Andrew Bolt (BI) 2. Scott McPhee (TS) 3. Brett Robinson (CURR) Open Female Sprint 1. Jasmine Foster (CURR) 2. Fiona Hynes (TUG) 3. Hayley Atkins (SP) Open Male Beach Flags 1. Simon Harris (SP) 2. Peter Roberts (MOOL) 3. Andrew Bolt (BI) Open Female Beach Flags 1. Michelle Steele (EH) 2. Summer Hamson (MOOL) 3. Lisa Baker (MOOL) Open Ironman 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Dean Mercer (MOOL) 3. Shannon Eckstein (SP) Open Ironwoman 1. Tanya Weingarth (KW) 2. Genevieve King (MOOL) 3. Reen Corbett (MOOL) U19 Ironman 1. Jamie McGuiggan (SP) 2. Dylan Newbiggin (MC) 3. Corey Jones (MC) U19 Ironwoman 1. Alexandra Bannon (AH) 2. Tahlia McLeod (KW) 3. Emily Watts (TUG) U16 Ironman 1. Pierce Leonard (SP) 2. Ryan Lysaught (NB) 3. James Stewart (NB) U16 Ironwoman 1. Chelsea Mackenzie (MOOL) 2. Gemma Newbiggin (MC) 3. Chloe Jones (MC) 2003 LAERDAL QUEENSLAND SURF RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS NORTH KIRRA, FEBRUARY Champion Club 1. Northcliffe 2. Point Lookout 3. Maroochydore Open Patrol 1. Northcliffe 2. Point Lookout 3. Bribie Island U16 Patrol 1. Point Lookout 2. Forrest Beach 3. Alexandra Headland Open Male Champion Lifesaver 1. Brett Dowker (N) 2. Drew Moffrey (N) 3. Trent Rowe (N) Open Female Champion Lifesaver 1. Rhiannon Wilson (B) 2. Hayley Cahill (N) 3. Teresa Hutton (DB) U19 Male Champion Lifesaver 1. Finley Taylor (N) 2. Clifford Rodd (NB) 3. David Madden (TUG) U19 Female Champion Lifesaver 1. Emmy-Rose Curtis (ARC) 2. Jenaya Bodger (PL) 3. Alicia Fretton (N) U16 Male Champion Lifesaver 1. Michael White (AH) 2. Trent Johnson (FB) 3. Timothy Venz (MOOL) U16 Female Champion Lifesaver 1. Leonie Keen (PL) 2. Cara Tessmann (AH) 3. Kelli Bennett (EH) Open First Aid 1. Dicky Beach A 2. Maroochydore C 3. Broadbeach U19 First Aid 1. Broadbeach B 2. Maroochydore A 3. Broadbeach A U16 First Aid 1. Maroochydore A 2. Tannum Sands 3. Maroochydore C 2003 KELLOGG S NUTRI-GRAIN QUEENSLAND SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS, NORTH KIRRA, FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 2 Champion Club 1. Mooloolaba 2. Surfers Paradise 3. Maroochydore Open 6 Person R&R 1. Maroochydore A 2. Bribie Island A 3. BHMP A Open Female 5 Person R&R 1. BHMP A 2. BHMP B Open Male 5 Person R&R 1. Maroochydore A 2. BHMP A 3. Bribie Island A U19 5 Person R&R 1. Kirra A 2. BHMP B 3. BHMP A U16 5 Person R&R 1. Bribie Island A 2. BHMP A 3. Tugun A Open Belt Race 1. Maroochydore 2. Alexandra Headland 3. Maroochydore U19 Belt Race 1. Mooloolaba 2. Picnic Bay 3. Metropolitan Caloundra U16 Male Tube Race 2. Kyle Samuelson (PB) 3. Guy Ingram (KW) U16 Female Tube Race 1. Tegan Blandford (AH) 2. Rachael Walker (MOOL) 3. Courtney O Keefe (AH) Open Male Surf Race 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Ky Hurst (TUG) 3. Dean Mercer (MOOL) Open Female Surf Race 1. Jennifer Parry (MDRE) 2. Karla Gilbert (SP) 3. Elise Gibbons (KW) U19 Male Surf Race 1. Daniel Lysaught (NB) 2. Sean McBean (MOOL) 3. Alan Dunne (DB) U19 Female Surf Race 1. Alexandra Bannon (AH) 2. Belinda Bryce (MOOL) 3. Tahlia McLeod (KW) U16 Male Surf Race 1. Paul Hickey (MOOL) 2. Ryan Lysaught (NB) 3. Pierce Leonard (SP) U16 Female Surf Race 1. Bianca Lee (AH) 1. Tegan Cole (AH) 2. Gemma Newbiggin 3. Leonie Keen (PL) Restricted Surf Race 1. Dean Mercer (MOOL) 2. Jason O Pray (MDRE) 3. Mark Williams (N) Open Male Surf Teams 1. Maroochydore A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. North Burleigh A Open Female Surf Teams 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Maroochydore A U19 Male Surf Teams 1. Mooloolaba A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Metropolitan Caloundra A U19 Female Surf Teams 1. Kawana Waters A 2. Alexandra Headland A 3. Tugun A U16 Male Surf Teams 1. North Burleigh A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Tugun A U16 Female Surf Teams 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Metropolitan Caloundra A Open Ironman 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Dean Mercer (MOOL) 3. Steven Pullen (AH) Open Ironwoman 1. Karla Gilbert (SP) 2. Tanya Weingarth (KW) 3. Kristy Cameron (SP) U19 Ironman 1. Jamie McGuiggan (SP) 2. Philip Ramage (NB) 3. Corey Jones (MC) U19 Ironwoman 1. Tahlia McLeod (KW) 2. Alexandra Bannon (AH) 3. Belinda Bryce (MOOL) U16 Ironman 1. Pierce Leonard (SP) 2. James Stewart (NB) 3. Adam Bennetts (S) U16 Ironwoman 1. Chloe Jones (MC) 2. Cara Tessmann (AH) 2. Chelsea Mackenzie (MOOL) 3. Gemma Newbiggin (MC) Open Male Taplin Relay 1. Northcliffe A 2. Maroochydore A 3. Mooloolaba B Open Female Taplin Relay 1. Maroochydore A 2. Surfers Paradise B 3. Mooloolaba A U19 Taplin Relay 1. Metropolitan Caloundra A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Mooloolaba B 54

57 Competition Results U16 Cameron Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. North Burleigh B Open Male Board Rescue 1. Northcliffe B 2. Maroochydore D 3. Tugun C Open Female Board Rescue 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Alexandra Headland A U19 Male Board Rescue 1. North Burleigh B 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Palm Beach B U19 Female Board Rescue 1. Kawana Waters A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Alexandra Headland A U16 Male Board Rescue 1. North Burleigh C 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Northcliffe B U16 Female Board Rescue 1. Point Lookout A 2. Metropolitan Caloundra A 3. Alexandra Headland B Open Male Board Race 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Bruce Taylor (NB) 3. Jared Wiseman (N) Open Female Board Race 1. Kirsty Holmes (KW) 2. Briohny Callaghan (N) 3. Reen Corbett (MOOL) U19 Male Board Race 1. Jamie McGuiggan (SP) 2. Alan Dunne (DB) 3. Daniel Carruthers (TUG) U19 Female Board Race 1. Emily Watts (TUG) 2. Shelly I anson (SP) 3. Elise Gibbons (KW) U16 Male Board Race 1. Ryan Buck (NB) 2. Adam Bennetts (S) 3. Harrison Moncrieff (NB) U16 Female Board Race 1. Bianca Lee (AH) 2. Gemma Newbiggin (MC) 3. Elizabeth Pluimers (S) Open Male Board Relay 1. Northcliffe A 2. Maroochydore A 3. Mooloolaba B Open Female Board Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Southport A 3. Mooloolaba A U19 Male Board Relay 1. Tugun A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. North Burleigh A U19 Female Board Relay 1. Kawana Waters A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Alexandra Headland A U16 Male Board Relay 1. Southport A 2. Mooloolaba B 3. Tugun A U16 Female Board Relay 1. Tugun A 2. Alexandra Headland A 3. Southport A Open Male Single Ski Race 1. Nathan Baggaley (N) 2. Nicholas Crilly (N) 3. Steven Meredith (MOOL) Open Female Single Ski Race 1. Sharlene Kelly (KW) 2. Jasmin Cohen (MDRE) 3. Jo-Anne Whatley (MDRE) U19 Male Single Ski Race 1. Dane Kennedy (PB) 2. Dylan Newbiggin (MC) 3. Adam Jeffrey (NB) U19 Female Single Ski Race 1. Patrice Robertson (PB) 2. Shelly I anson (SP) 3. Claire Parry (MDRE) Open Ski Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Alexandra Headland A Open Double Ski 1. North Burleigh A 2. North Burleigh B 3. Alexandra Headland A U19 Double Ski 1. North Burleigh A 2. Palm Beach A 3. BHMP A Open Mixed Double Ski 1. North Burleigh A 2. Kurrawa B 3. Mooloolaba A U19 Mixed Double Ski 1. Surfers Paradise 2. BHMP A 3. Palm Beach A U19 Ski Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. BHMP A 3. Mooloolaba A Open Male Surfboard Riding 1. James Lewis (N) 2. Nicholas Chalmers (SP) 3. Adam Yates (BHMP) Open Female Surfboard Riding 1. Jade Kolkka (N) 2. Erin Wilkinson (S) 3. Peppie Simpson (NH) U19 Male Surfboard Riding 1. Nicholas Chalmers (SP) 2. Glen Vidler (MDRE) 3. Gregory Wilson (NB) U19 Female Surfboard Riding 1. Jade Kolkka (N) 2. Shelley Wilkins (MDRE) 3. Tara Ferguson (SP) U16 Male Surfboard Riding 1. Adam Bennetts (S) 2. Chris Bennetts (S) 3. Daine Robinson (TUG) U16 Female Surfboard Riding 1. Samantha McGowan (CB) 2. Lucy Killip (CB) 3. Eris Johnson (CB) Woodstock Open Male Surf Boat 1. Currumbin Barbarians 2. Noosa Heads A 3. Tugun Hammers Woodstock Open Female Surf Boat 1. Alexandra Headland B 2. Sunshine Beach Girls 3. Kurrawa Winas Woodstock Reserve Grade Surf Boat 1. Noosa Heads A 2. Kurrawa B 3. Tannum Replacements Woodstock U21 Surf Boat 1. Rainbow Bay Black 2. Maroochydore A 3. Dicky Beach A Woodstock U19 Surf Boat 1. Tannum Sands A 2. Maroochydore Rug Rats 3. Bundaberg Clowns Open Male Beach Sprint 1. Brett Robinson (CURR) 2. Ryan Hoffman (SP) 3. Andrew Bolt (BI) Open Female Beach Sprint 1. Jasmine Foster (CURR) 2. Courtney Gowen (MDRE) 3. Hayley Atkins (SP) U19 Male Beach Sprint 1. Scott McPhee (TS) 2. Alan Finch (MKY) 3. Joseph Sodenkamp (BI) U19 Female Beach Sprint 1. Hayley Atkins (SP) 2. Michelle Steele (EH) 3. Hollie Martin (N) U16 Male Beach Sprint 1. Matthew Hills (TS) 2. Jordan Lack (TUG) 3. Christopher Lindeman (MP) U16 Female Beach Sprint 1. Kate Juniper (KWA) 2. Grace Scantlebury (KWA) 3. Megan Slattery (BHMP) Open Male Beach Flags 1. Simon Harris (SP) 2. Andrew Jackson (MDRE) 3. Matthew Hills (TS) Open Female Beach Flags 1. Michelle Steele (EH) 2. Deanne Wilkinson (SP) 3. Courtney Gowen (MDRE) U19 Male Beach Flags 1. Matthew Williams (MC) 2. Scott McPhee (TS) 3. Joseph Sodenkamp (BI) U19 Female Beach Flags 1. Michelle Steele (EH) 2. Lisa Baker (MOOL) 3. Hayley Atkins (SP) U16 Male Beach Flags 2. Jordan Lack (TUG) 3. Matthew Hills (TS) U16 Female Beach Flags 1. Mina-Jae Hore (MDRE) 2. Elizabeth Lawrence (MOOL) 3. Grace Scantlebury (KWA) Open Male Beach Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Currumbin A 3. Tannum Sands A Open Female Beach Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Currumbin A 3. Maroochydore A U19 Male Beach Relay 1. Bribie Island A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Forrest Beach A U19 Female Beach Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Mooloolaba A 3. Northcliffe A U16 Male Beach Relay 1. Southport A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Tugun A U16 Female Beach Relay 1. Kurrawa B 2. Tugun A 3. Maroochydore A Open March Past 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. Coffs Harbour A (NSW) 3. Tugun U21 March Past 1. Forrest Beach A 2. Kirra A 2003 TIP TOP QUEENSLAND JUNIOR SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS SOUTHPORT, APRIL 4-6 Champion Club 1. North Burleigh 2. Alexandra Headland 3. BHMP U11 Female Board Race 1. Kelly-Ann Perkins (DB) 2. Shauni Meuwissen (AH) 3. Casey Windshuttle (C) U12 Female Board Race 1. Kristina Carberry (NB) 2. Courtney Martin (BHMP) 3. Chloe Davies (BHMP) U13 Female Board Race 1. Cara Brown (B) 2. Erin Way (BHMP) 3. Hannah Jacobsen (SP) U14 Female Board Race 1. Melanie Hawkins (SP) 2. Amy Kennedy (MDRE) 3. Tegan Cole (AH) U11 Male Board Race 1. Jackson Maynard (CURR) 2. Nathan Thomas (TUG) 3. Sam Grigg (NH) U12 Male Board Race 1. Samuel Hunt (NB) 2. Cale Allan (SP) 3. Taylor Redwood (SB) U13 Male Board Race 1. Beau Farrell (MDRE) 2. Brett Eames (SB) 3. Benjamin Kennedy (MDRE) U14 Male Board Race 1. Rowan Simpson (NH) 2. Cameron Gordon (K) 3. Sean Dalziel (K) U11 Female Beach Flags 1. Alika Bedford (BHMP) 2. Lauren Penny (NH) 3. Christina Butschle (SAR) U12 Female Beach Flags 1. Courtney Langer (MC) 2. Kristina Carberry (NB) 3. Hayley Wyper (BHMP) 55

58 The life of the beach Competition Results U13 Female Beach Flags 1. Maighan Brown (SP) 2. Ashlee Moore (KW) 3. Bernadette Mackay (SB) U14 Female Beach Flags 1. Teniele Richards (MOOL) 2. Megan Slattery (BHMP) 3. Belinda Hammett (N) U11 Male Beach Flags 1. Mitchell Williams-Swain (TH&C) 2. Jamie Anderson (BBCH) 3. Benjamin Mispelhorn (NB) U12 Male Beach Flags 1. Joseph Collin-Soo (EMU) 2. Ben Collison (MB) 3. Thomas Reiken (BI) U13 Male Beach Flags 1. Aaron Rolfe (BHMP) 2. Aaron Stubbs (KURR) 3. Heath Dundas (AH) U14 Male Beach Flags 1. John Lane (SP) 2. Adam Hoy (MAR) 3. Luke Krauss (BHMP) U11 Ironmaiden 1. Emily Hodge (NB) 2. Stacey Smith (KW) 3. Brigette Seymour (AH) U12 Ironmaiden 1. Chloe Davies (BHMP) 2. Joyah Takefala (BHMP) 3. Kristina Carberry (NB) U13 Ironmaiden 1. Hannah Jacobsen (SP) 2. Cara Brown (B) 3. Jamie Green (NB) U14 Ironmaiden 1. Tegan Cole (AH) 2. Amy Kennedy (MDRE) 3. Paige Cooper (NB) U11 Ironman 1. Jackson Maynard (CURR) 2. Ben D Arcy (AH) 3. Jacob Butler (TH&C) U12 Ironman 1. Christopher Friend (AH) 2. Cale Allan (SP) 3. Dale Kleinschmidt (AH) U13 Ironman 1. Myles Cummins (TUG) 2. Jack Bruton (N) 3. Dev Lahey (SB) U14 Ironman 1. Dane Keillah (TUG) 2. James Dennett (NB) 3. Timothy Wilkinson (SP) U11 Female Beach Sprint 1. Alika Bedford (BHMP) 2. Zoe Riikonen (PL) 3. Courtney Daunt (T) U12 Female Beach Sprint 1. Sophie Hoffmann (CURR) 2. Kristina Carberry (NB) 3. Bianca Gauder (BHMP) U13 Female Beach Sprint 1. Bernadette Mackay (SB) 2. Ashlee Moore (KW) 3. Alana Welch (CURR) U14 Female Beach Sprint 1. Megan Slattery (BHMP) 2. Jodie Wiseman (MOOL) 3. Teniele Richards (MOOL) U11 Male Beach Sprint 1. Dylan Murray (AH) 2. Corey McDonald (NB) 3. Mitchell Williams-Swain (TH&C) U12 Male Beach Sprint 1. Tyler Thurtell (T) 2. Joseph Collin-Soo (EMU) 3. Tyler Green (MB) U13 Male Beach Sprint 1. Aaron Rolfe (BHMP) 2. Anthony Symons (BBCH) 3. Joshua Grima (HB) U14 Male Beach Sprint 1. John Lane (SP) 2. Brett Theobald (S) 3. Jarrod Stevenson (CURR) U11 Female Surf Swim 1. Emily Seebohm (MOOL) 2. Shenna Swinfi eld (NH) 3. Ellee List (AYR) U12 Female Surf Swim 1. Joyah Takefala (BHMP) 2. Kristina Carberry (NB) 3. Amber Ives (NB) U13 Female Surf Swim 1. Hannah Jacobsen (SP) 2. Jamie Green (NB) 3. Cara Brown (B) U14 Female Surf Swim 1. Courtney Simpson (SP) 2. Paige Cooper (NB) 3. Candice Adams (NB) U11 Male Surf Swim 1. Ben D Arcy (AH) 2. Jackson Maynard (CURR) 3. Ryan Forster (TUG) U12 Male Surf Swim 1. Jackson Bailey (N) 2. Christopher Friend (AH) 3. Dale Kleinschmidt (AH) U13 Male Surf Swim 1. Jack Bruton (N) 2. Dean Woods (ARC) 3. Brett Eames (SB) U14 Male Surf Swim 1. Dane Keillah (TUG) 2. Jake Ethell (CURR) 3. James Wilkie (MDRE) 2 Man R & R 1. Picnic Bay A 2. Southport B 3. Southport D 5 Man R & R 1. Tugun A 2. Southport A 3. Arcadian A U11 Beach Relay 1. TH&C A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Bribie Island A U12 Beach Relay 1. Tallebudgera A 2. Mermaid Beach A 3. Bribie Island A U13 Female Beach Relay 1. BHMP B 2. Northcliffe A 3. North Burleigh A U14 Female Beach Relay 1. Mooloolaba A 2. Alexandra Headland A 3. BHMP A U13 Male Beach Relay 1. BHMP A 2. Marcoola A 3. Forrest Beach A U14 Male Beach Relay 1. Currumbin A 2. Bribie Island A 3. Surfers Paradise A U11 to U14 Beach Relay 1. BHMP A 2. Tallebudgera A 3. Mermaid Beach A U11 Board Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. Dicky Beach A 3. Palm Beach A U12 Board Relay 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Sunshine Beach A U13 Female Board Relay 1. Southport A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Peregian Beach A U14 Female Board Relay 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. North Burleigh A U13 Male Board Relay 1. Sunshine Beach A 2. Maroochydore A 3. North Burleigh A U14 Male Board Relay 1. North Burleigh B 2. Southport A 3. Surfers Paradise A U11 Board Rescue 1. Noosa Heads A 2. North Burleigh B 3. Emu Park A U12 Board Rescue 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Northcliffe A U13 Female Board Rescue 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Bundaberg A U14 Female Board Rescue 1. TH&C A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Kawana Waters A U13 Male Board Rescue 1. Maroochydore B 2. TH&C A 3. Sunshine Beach A U14 Male Board Rescue 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Southport A U11 Cameron Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. Tugun A 3. Noosa Heads A U12 Cameron Relay 1. BHMP 2. Metropolitan Caloundra A 3. Northcliffe A U13 Female Cameron Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Alexandra Headland B U14 Female Cameron Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Kawana Waters A 3. Maroochydore A U13 Male Cameron Relay 1. Maroochydore A 2. Northcliffe A 3. North Burleigh A U14 Male Cameron Relay 1. Maroochydore A 2. Alexandra Headland A 3. North Burleigh B March Past 1. BHMP A 2. Tugun A 3. Picnic Bay A U11 Surf Team 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. Dicky Beach A 3. North Burleigh A U12 Surf Team 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. BHMP A 3. Northcliffe A U13 Female Surf Team 1. Southport A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Alexandra Headland A U14 Female Surf Team 1. Alexandra Headland A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Surfers Paradise A U13 Male Surf Team 1. Northcliffe A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Sunshine Beach A U14 Male Surf Team 1. BHMP A 2. Alexandra Headland A 3. North Burleigh A U14 Female Champion Lifesaver 1. Emily Keating (DB) 2. Alison Glenny (TUG) 3. Kate Thornton (AH) U14 Male Champion Lifesaver 1. Troy Davis (DB) 2. Adam Lyons (N) 2. Adam Trama (NH) U11-U14 Female Boardriding 1. Tiana McNeven (TUG) 2. Sam McGowan (CB) 3. Ella Courtney (NH) U11-U14 Male Boardriding 1. Chris Bennetts (S) 2. Chris Friend (AH) 3. Rowan Simpson (NH) 2003 AUSTRALIAN SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS KURRAWA, MARCH Champion Club 1. Surfers Paradise 3. Northcliffe U19 5 Man R&R 2. Kirra Open Surf Belt Race 1. Jason O Pray (MDRE) Open Male Surf Race 1. Ky Hurst (TUG) Open Female Surf Race 3. Jenny Parry (MDRE) 56

59 Competition Results U19 Male Surf Race 2. Daniel Lysaught (NB) 3. Jack Carmine (MOOL) U16 Female Surf Race 2. Jessica Roberts (MC) Over 24 Restricted Surf Race 1. Mark Williams (N) 2. Stephen Short (MDRE) Open Male Surf Team Race 1. Maroochydore A 3. North Burleigh A Open Female Surf Team Race 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Maroochydore A 3. Mooloolaba A U19 Male Surf Team Race 2. North Burleigh A U19 Female Surf Team Race 1. Kawana Waters A 2. Alexandra Headland A U16 Male Surf Team Race 1. North Burleigh A U16 Female Surf Team Race 1. Alexandra Headland A 3. Tugun A Open Ironman 1. Shannon Eckstein (SP) 2. Dean Mercer (MOOL) 3. Steven Meredith (MOOL) Open Ironwoman 1. Karla Gilbert (SP) 2. Penny Turner (SP) Under 19 Ironman 1. Dylan Newbiggin (MC) 3. Ben Dean (SP) U16 Ironman 1. Pierce Leonard (SP) 3. Ryan Lysaught (NB) U16 Ironwoman 2. Chelsea Mackenzie (MOOL) Open Male Taplin Relay Race 1. Tugun A 2. North Burleigh A 3. Mooloolaba A Open Female Taplin Relay Race 1. Northcliffe A 2. Surfers Paradise A 3. Mooloolaba Open Male Board Race 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Simon Musgrove (N) Open Female Board Race 1. Hayley Bateup (N) 2. Reen Corbett (MOOL) 3. Kristy Munroe (AH) U19 Male Board Race 1. Hugh Dougherty (TUG) 2. Adam Jeffrey (NB) 3. Phil Ramage (NB) U19 Female Board Race 2. Shelly I anson (SP) U16 Female Board Race 3. Elizabeth Pluimers (S) Open Male Board Rescue 1. Maroochydore B 2. Northcliffe A 3. Tugun A Open Female Board Rescue 1. Surfers Paradise A 3. Mooloolaba A U19 Male Board Rescue 1. North Burleigh B U19 Female Board Rescue 3. Alexandra Headland A U16 Male Board Rescue 1. Kawana Waters A U16 Female Board Rescue 3. Southport A Open Male Board Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. Tugun A 3. Northcliffe A Open Female Board Relay 1. Surfers Paradise A 2. Northcliffe A U19 Male Board Relay 1. North Burleigh A 2. Surfers Paradise A U19 Female Board Relay 1. Tugun A U16 Male Board Relay 1. North Burleigh A U19 Male Surf Board Riding 3. Nicholas Chalmers (SP) U19 Female Surf Board Riding 2. Jade Kolkka (N) U16 Male Surf Board Riding 1. Chris Bennetts (S) Woodstock Open Male Boat Race 2. Currumbin Barbarians 3. BHMP 88 s Woodstock Open Female Boat Race 1. Kurrawa A Woodstock Reserve Grade Boat Race 1. Kurrawa A Woodstock U21 Boat Race 1. Rainbow Bay Black 2. Dicky Beach A 3. Alexandra Headland A Woodstock U19 Boat Race 1. Tannum Sands A Open Male Single Ski 1. Clint Robinson (MDRE) 3. Brad Rodgers (NB) Open Female Single Ski 1. Britt Collie (MDRE) 2. Hayley Bateup (N) 3. Kristy Cameron (SP) U19 Male Single Ski 1. Jeremy Tibbits (MOOL) 2. Jacob Clear (BHMP) U19 Female Single Ski 1. Emily Watts (TUG) 2. Patrice Robertson (PB) Open Mixed Double Ski 2. Northcliffe A 3. Kurrawa B Open Single Ski Relay 2. Maroochydore A 3. Northcliffe A Open Double Ski Relay 1. Maroochydore A 2. Kurrawa E 3. Kurrawa F Open Male Beach Sprint 1. Brett Robinson (CURR) 3. Ryan Hoffman (SP) Open Female Beach Sprint 3. Jasmine Foster (CURR) U19 Female Beach Sprint 2. Setina Greenwood (SP) U16 Male Beach Sprint 1. Jordan Lack (TUG) Open Male Beach Flags 1. Simon Harris (SP) Open Female Beach Flags 2. Michelle Steele (EH) U19 Male Beach Flags 3. Matthew Williams (MC) U19 Female Beach Flags 3. Hayley Atkins (SP) U16 Women Beach Flags 3. Elizabeth Lawrence (MOOL) U19 Female Beach Relay 2. Surfers Paradise A U16 Female Beach Relay 2. Mooloolaba A Open March Past 1. Alexandra Headland A Open First Aid 1. Dicky Beach A 2. Maroochydore A U19 First Aid 1. Maroochydore A 2. Broadbeach A U16 First Aid 1. Maroochydore A 2. Tannum Sands A Open Patrol Competition 1. Northcliffe 2. Point Lookout Open Male Champion Lifesaver 1. Brett Dowker (N) 2. Drew Moffrey (N) Open Female Champion Lifesaver 1. Rhiannon Wilson (B) 3. Hayley Cahill (N) Open Patrol Competition 1. Northcliffe A 2. Point Lookout A NATIONAL RANKING SYSTEM Open Ironman 1. Shannon Eckstein (SP) 2. Zane Holmes (KW) 3. Dean Mercer (MOOL) Open Ironwoman 1. Karla Gilbert (SP) Open Male Ski 3. Brad Rodgers (NB) Open Female Ski 2. Kristy Cameron (SP) 3. Britt Collie (MDRE) Open Male Board 1. Zane Holmes (KW) 2. Jamie Mitchell (NB) 3. Simon Musgrove (N) Open Female Board 1. Britt Collie (MDRE) 2. Reen Corbett (MOOL) Open Male Surf Race 2. Ky Hurst (TUG) Open Female Surf Race 1. Jennifer Parry (MDRE) Open Male Sprint Race 1. Brett Robinson (CURR) 3. Andrew Bolt (BI) Open Female Sprint Race 2. Jasmine Foster Open Male Beach Flags 1. Simon Harris (SP) Open Female Beach Flags 1. Michelle Steele (EH) 2003 AUSTRALIAN INTERSTATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, CLIFTON BEACH, (TAS), JANUARY XXXX Cyclones Team Sam Hamilton (TUG) Daniel Lysaught (NB) Scott McPhe (TS) Michelle Steele (EH) Shelly I anson (SP) Elise Gibbons (KW) Ky Hurst (TUG) Zane Holmes (KW) Simon Harris (SP) Kristy Munroe (AH) Jennifer Parry (MDRE) Courtney Gowan (MDRE) Martin Fletcher (KWA) Peter Mackie (KWA) C Peter Atkins (KWA) Ross McPhillips (KWA) Luke Taylor (KWA) Junior Cyclones Team Aaron Rolfe (BHMP) Jack Bruton (N) Brett Eames (SB) Beau Farrell (MDRE) Ashlee Moore (KW) Cara Brown (B) Hannah Jacobsen (SP) Jamie Green (NB) John Lane (SP) Luke Meuwissen (AH) Dane Keillah (TUG) James Dennett (NB) Megan Slattery (BHMP) Meagan Nay (N) Tegan Cole (AH) Melanie McKinless (AH) Ryan Lysaught (NB) Pierce Leonard (NB) Michael Bates (KW) Matthew Hills (TS) C Chelsea Mackenzie (MOOL) C Gemma Newbiggin (MC) Elizabeth Pluimers (S) Elizabeth Lawrence (MOOL) 57

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75 Surf Life Saving Queensland Acknowledgements - Design: wcd.com.au Print: Printcraft Photography: Surf Sports photography by Harvie Allison Photography and Sporting Images

76 [Our partners in saving lives major sponsors of SLSQ ] Surf lifesavers have now saved 89,092 lives since 1930 in Queensland In the season, our Surf Life Saving services in Queensland have: Saved 3166 lives Performed 170,288 preventative actions (before a rescue was needed) Treated 5154 fi rst aid cases Performed 39 lifesaving resuscitations Treated 2137 marine stings There are 25,008 members of Surf Life Saving Clubs in Queensland. Surf Life Saving Queensland 18 Manning Street South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia Phone: (07) Fax: (07) slsq@lifesaving.com.au