The ASRL Committee has just released Newsletter No. 73. It contains important information regarding the recent AGM outcomes and the latest Survey Results. If you haven't already received the Newsletter in your Inbox, you can download a copy from our document repository HERE. If you haven't already subcribed to the ASRL Newsletter and could like to, please click HERE

on 03 August 2017

NOTICE OF 2017 ASRL AGM AND CALL FOR COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS

ASRL 2017 AGM to be held Saturday, 22 July, 2017 at 10:00 am. Location: Brighton Surf Life Saving Club, 147 The Esplanade, Brighton, SA. For full details and Committee Nomination Forms - click HERE

on 25 May 2017

ASRL SUBMISSION TO SLSA ON THE FUTURE OF SURFBOATS

The ASRL has just completed a nationally attended Forum where the barriers to joining and remaining in the sport of Surf Lifesaving and the effect of another cancelled Aussies were well debated.

As a result of this Forum the ASRL has submitted a letter to the Board of SLSA requesting their urgent attention and change. To view the submission and read more, click HERE

on 25 May 2017

ASRL Newsletter #70 - March, 2017

The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #70 for March 2017 which contains news on ASRL Open, ASRL National Short Course Championship, ASRL AGM, ASRL Committee changes, National Pointscore Leaders and a Report of Trip to Represent Australia! All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. You can access the Newsletter by clicking HERE

on 14 March 2017

ASRL OPEN 2017 - Everything you need to know & LIVE FEED info!

The ASRL Committee have updated information, providing everything you need to know about this weekends ASRL Open 2017 at Shellharbour (Friday 17 to Sunday 19 February)

<< CLICK HERE FOR ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW >>

LIVE VIDEO STREAMING OF THE WEEKENDS EVENTS ARE ALSO AVAILAbLE, COMMENCING FRIDAY AFTERNOON (Friday 17th February 3:45pm - 6:00pm - NSW time)

<< CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE LIVE VIDEO FEEDS >>

on 16 February 2017

ASRL Newsletter #69 - January 2017

The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #69, which contains important information regarding the upcoming ASRL Open and the National Short Course Championships. You can read the Newsletter by clicking HERE

on 19 January 2017

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Live Stream Information The ASRL are investing heavily in the live stream and we ask that you share the links with your family and friends. All the links will show the same content, some people just prefer to use different platforms. INTERSTATES Friday 17th February 3:45pm - 6:00pm (NSW time, don't forget to convert to your location) *approx finish time DIRECT LINKS: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ss2vZrMzSg Live Stream: https://livestream.com/accounts/17478779/events/7015859 Facebook: Will be created LIVE at the start of the stream and will pop up as a notification + on news feeds ASRL OPEN FINALS DAY Sunday 19th February - 10:00am - 2:00pm (NSW time, don't forget to convert to your location) *approx finish time DIRECT LINKS: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWPT7vg-VIg Live…
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ASRL Newsletter #69 - Jan 2017
The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #69 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter contains important information regarding the upcoming ASRL Open and National Short Course Championship. All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. Newsletter #69 is below. For those of you who haven't received the Newsletter, or if you are having difficulty reading the Newsletter below on a mobile device - you can view the online version HERE. Why not subscribe and receive the Newsletter directly! Click HERE to subscribe. ASRL Newsletter Newsletter #69 - January, 2017 This newsletter will carry information on: ASRL…
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ASRL Newsletter #67 - November 2016
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ASRL Newsletter #66 - October 2016
The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #66 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter contains important information regarding Changes to the SLSA Surf Sports Manual, New Female Racing Divisions and more. All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. Newsletter #66 is below. For those of you who haven't received the Newsletter, or if you are having difficulty reading the Newsletter below on a mobile device - you can view the online version HERE. Why not subscribe and receive the Newsletter directly! Click HERE to subscribe. ASRL Newsletter #66 October 2016 This newsletter…
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The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #65 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter contains important information regarding the ASRL AGM results, ASRL Forum and Proposed . All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. Newsletter #65 is below. For those of you who haven't received the Newsletter, or if you are having difficulty reading the Newsletter below on a mobile device - you can view the online version HERE. Why not subscribe and receive the Newsletter directly! Click HERE to subscribe. ASRL Newsletter Newsletter #65 - July 2016 ASRL Newsletter No: 65 August 2016 This…
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ASRL Newsletter #64 - June 2016
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ASRL Newsletter #62 - April 2016
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The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #61 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter contains heaps of new season information, rowing news and stories from around the Clubs. All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. Newsletter #61 is below. For those of you who haven't received the Newsletter, or if you are having difficulty reading the Newsletter below on a mobile device - you can view the online version HERE. Why not subscribe and receive the Newsletter directly! Click HERE to subscribe. …
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ASRL Newsletter #60 - January 2016
The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #60 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter contains heaps of new season information, rowing news and stories from around the Clubs. All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. Newsletter #60 is below. For those of you who haven't received the Newsletter, or if you are having difficulty reading the Newsletter below on a mobile device - you can view the online version HERE. You can also download a PDF version by clicking HERE Why not subscribe and receive the Newsletter directly! Click HERE to subscribe. ASRL Newsletter Newsletter…
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The ASRL is now calling for nominations from all Officials to nominate to attend the ASRL Open on the 19 to 21 February at Shellharbour. Officials are asked to complete the attached nomination via the Survey Monkey link below << CLICK HERE FOR ASRL OFFICIAL NOMINATION FORM >> Please also click on the medical form below NOTE: your nomination will not be considered unless a medical form has been submitted << CLICK HERE FOR THE MEDICAL FORM >> Further information - Download the SLSA Circular << HERE >>
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National Team Nominations
Crews are reminded that they must complete the Official SLSA nomination form to be eligible to compete for selection as the 2016 Australian Surf Boat Test Team. The selection trial will be held at Elouera on Sunday 20 Dec commencing at 8am. No other restriction applies and any crew that completes the nomination form will be included into the draw. For selection into The Australian Surf Boat Team, all nominations must be submitted via the Survey Monkey link by: 11pm, Sunday 13th December 2015 (link below). << CLICK HERE FOR THE NOMINATION FORM >> Further info: download this SLSA Circular << HERE >>
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ASRL Open: As we close on organising the Open some key decisions have now been made: Racing Divisions: We are excited to announce that at this year’s Open we have added two female divisions. This means that 8 divisions of racing will take home medals against the standard 6 of the past. Divisions are: Open Male Open Female “A” Reserve Male “A” Reserve Female U23 Male U23 Female U19 Male U19 Female The U19 Female is a complete new division Open Female will commence racing as the one division. After 4, 5 or 6 rounds the top 24 point score crews will split into the Open Female division while the next 24 crews…
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Win a new Surfboat for your Club!
The ASRL Committee have now confirmed that we will put a brand new surfboat up for grabs as a prize that will be drawn at the ASRL Open. The boat must be and remain prominently branded "Team Navy" for a minimum of 3 years. This is how the competition will work: At each Navy event day conducted in WA, SA, Tas, Vic & Qld (NSW Crews see item 7 below) each attending crew will receive 2 x Tokens into the draw At the Season Launch held on 5 Dec at Surfers Paradise attending crews will receive 2 Tokens At the Sat of Manly carnival…
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2016/17 ASRL Crew Membership, Navy Series and Open Entry
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Key Dates for 2015/16 Season
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