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2020 ASRL Open - New Location, Same Great Event!

Australia's Premier Surf Boat Event Heads to New Location Australia’s premier surf boat event will be heading to a new location in 2020, bringing over 3000 competitors, supporters and event officials to the region.The 2020 Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) Open will be held at Mollymook Beach from 14 – 16 February 2020 and with almost 350 crews from 86 clubs competing at the 2019 event, thousands of surf life savers from far and wide will head to Mollymook for three days of exhilarating surf boat racing.It is the biggest stand-alone surf boat racing event in Australia with divisions of surf boat racing being contested including Open Male, Open Female, Reserve Male, Reserve Female, Under 23 Male, Under 23 Female,…

July 29, 2019

National Team Selection Event

The ASRL can confirm that the National Team Selection Event will be held at NORTH CRONULLA, NSW on Sunday 15 December 2019.Categories are;Open MaleOpen FemaleUnder 23 Male (Development Team)Under 23 Female (Development Team)The Australian team will compete against New Zealand in February 2020 at the ASRL Open. We can confirm there is a full carnival on the day before for crews to compete in. We are also proud to announce that the trials will be live streamed in full!More information including nomination process and other supporting activities will be released in the coming weeks. The ASRL are committed to delivering world class events, and the National Team Selection Event is a high priority of the ASRL.

July 25, 2019

DESIGN OUR LOGO AND WIN!!

ASRL 100 Year Emblem Competition - we need YOUR HELP! We want YOU to design a complete ASRL emblem to celebrate 100 years of Surf Rowing in Australia. This logo will be showcased across ASRL lines and incorporated in the singlet design for the ASRL series. Emblem can be drawn in any format (digital or freehand), as long as it is legible to be converted if necessary. 4 colours maximum in the produced design. Emblem to be submitted by 5pm Monday 17th of June with the winner announced at the ASRL AGM 29th of June REQUIRED ELEMENTS- Be legible on a singlet or other merchandise;- Incorporate current colour scheme;- square or portrait orientation WHAT IS PROVIDED- Current ASRL logo The…

May 27, 2019

NOTICE OF 2018 ASRL AGM and NOMINATION FORM

The ASRL Committee would like to notify all Members and interested parties of the date and location for the 2018 ASRL Annual General Meeting DATE: Saturday, 14 July, 2018 TIME: 10.00am LOCATION: Coogee Bay Hotel, Coogee NSW You can read the full Notice, details of ASRL Committee Positions up for nomination and download a Nomination Form by clicking HERE

May 10, 2018

ASRL Open 2018 - What you need to know

**15 FEB - LATEST UPDATE CIRCULAR - CLICK HERE ASRL Open Entry Dates: Friday 16 to Sunday 18 Feb Location: Elouera Sydney You can find the draft program of events by clicking HERE Entries close: Friday 2 Feb Cost: $40 per head U19 Rowers: Free entry and free ASRL Membership Late Entries: Friday 9 Feb carries a late fee making entry $60 per head Payment: Clubs/Crews will be invoiced on entry and full payment must be received prior to racing commencing as a requirement of entry Singlets & Caps: If you haven’t already received your new racing singlet and cap they will be available for collection at the Open. To collect you MUST have sent the attached sizing spreadsheet…

January 11, 2018

Win a NAVY Experience - Closes 2 Feb 2018

Team Navy and the Australian Surf Rowers League are giving YOU the chance to win a Navy experience in your state. This could be anything from having a look at submarines, simulator experiences, ships, boats, crafts, aircraft ... the opportunities with Navy are endless and Team Navy will be offering an experience for a crew PER STATE! (Team Navy will decide the experience per state) How to win: You need to create a 1-2 minute video highlighting the synergies between the comradery, teamwork and honesty demonstrated in surf boat rowers and navy personal. What similarities do you see between the Navy and surf boat rowing? Get creative! Key information is below:- Each state will have one winner for a full…

January 11, 2018

2018 National Selection Event

Conducted by the ASRL for SLSA Date: Sunday Dec 3 2017 Location: Kurrawa QLD Final Crew Numbers Open Male 14 – Open Female 12 – U23 Male 15 – U23 Female 8 Format: Block 1: 3 Rounds of Point Score racing all divisions cutting to: Open Male 8 crews - Open Female 8 crews U23 Male 8 crews – U23 Female 4 crews Block 2: 1 Round of Point Score for OM, OF, & U23M with carry over points from the first Block so you accumulate your points from all 4 rounds to decide the final 4 crews in each division Block 3: All divisions with 4 crews race 3 times in a new Point Score shifting right one alley…

December 1, 2017

2018 National Team Selection Event - LIVE STREAM!!

LIVE STREAM: Sun, Dec 3 from 10:00am - 4:00pm AEDT (7am - WA, 8:30am - NT, 9am - QLD, 9:30am - SA, 10am - NSW/VIC/TAS) Who will be the next set of rowers and sweeps to represent Australia? This is the big one! The 2018 National Team Selection event, LIVE FROM KURRAWA!

November 29, 2017

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ASRL Newsletter #74 - October 2017

The ASRL Committee has released October Newsletter #74 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter contains news on National Team Selection, The Need to Talk to your Club President, ASRL Membership & Open Entry, and a Drugs in Sport update! All rowers are encouraged to have a good read. Newsletter #74 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. *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* ASRL Newsletter Newsletter #74 - October 2017 This newsletter will carry information on: National Selection Event…

October 20, 2017

2017 ASRL AGM Agenda, NOM's & more

ASRL Annual General Meeting 2017Date: Saturday, 22 July, 2017Time: 10:00 amLocation: Brighton Surf Life Saving Club147 The Esplanade, Brighton, SA Dear ASRL Member, Please find below the Agenda and attachments related to Notice of Motions, 2016 Minutes and a Proxy Form for the 2017 AGM, which will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday 22 July 2017 at the Brighton SLSC, 147 The Esplanade, Brighton South Australia. Special note; The 7.2 Revised Constitution and 7.3 Proposed Update Notice of Motions were approved at the 2016 AGM. Unfortunately they were not presented to the NSW Department of Fair Trading on time and we now have to re-present them at the 2017 AGM. The AGM and Rowers Forum,…

June 30, 2017

Notice of 2017 ASRL AGM

NOTICE OF 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETINGDate: Saturday, 22 July, 2017Time: 10:00 amLocation: Brighton Surf Life Saving Club147 The Esplanade, Brighton, SA *An open forum for all members will follow the AGM Call for ASRL Committee Nominations: In accordance with clause 28.1(a), the ASRL Committee hereby calls for nominations for President, Secretary and 3 Vice-Presidents. These positions are currently held by Bert Hunt-President, Natasha Tunney- Secretary (replaced Alexandra Hill) and Vice Presidents-Grant Wilkinson, Don Cotterill and Geoff Wilson (replaced Tim McFarlane). The Treasurer, Don Alexander, and 3 Vice-Presidents, Russell Lamb, Jay Parkin (replaced Suzie Mackinder) and Damien O’Shannassy (replaced Nathan Perry), continue in their current positions for a further 12 months. Nominations must be made in writing, signed by 2 ASRL…

May 25, 2017

ASRL Submission to SLSA on Future of Surfboats

Rowers from all sides of Australia have clearly vented their frustration on the real issues taking a toll on our sport. We see every day the results of the ever present Barriers to joining and remaining in the sport of Surf Lifesaving. We also feel the effect of another cancelled Aussies. The ASRL has just completed a nationally attended Forum where both issues were well debated. The attached letter is the result of this Forum and has now been sent to the Board of SLSA requesting their urgent attention and change. Copies of the Full submission with the mentioned Probationary Bronze and Major Event Matrix can be found attached below (*pdf reader required): DOWNLOAD: ASRL SUBMISSION TO SLSA - FORUM…

May 25, 2017

ASRL Newsletter #70 - March 2017

The ASRL Committee has released Newsletter #70 which should already be in your Inbox if you have subscribed. The Newsletter 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. Newsletter #70 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 #70 - March 2017 This newsletter will carry information on: ASRL Open ASRL National…

March 14, 2017

ASRL Open 2017 & Interstates - LIVE VIDEO FEED!

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 Stream: https://livestream.com/asrl/events/7015878 Facebook: Will be created LIVE at the…

February 16, 2017