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ASRL Open - Live Video!

It's official ... the Team Navy ASRL Open will be available worldwide .... LIVE!!!! The Team Navy ASRL Open along with the Interstate Championships and the Tran Tasman competition will be live streamed with live panel discussions, beach interviews, multiple cameras and expert commentary! The live stream broadcast schedule is below: Friday 19 February3:30pm - 5:30pm AEST (approx finish time)2016 Interstate Championships including a live panel to preview the event Saturday 20 February9:30am - 12:30pm AEST (approx finish time)2016 Tran Tasman competition including the final word from each crew and live action from the early rounds of the Under 23 Female, Open Men and Open Women. Sunday 21 February9:30am - 2:00pm AEST (approx finish time)All Quarter Finals (pending event timing),…

February 9, 2016

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 #60 - January 2016 We hope that you all had a safe and happy Christmas period! Hopefully…

January 19, 2016

Calling all Officials - 2016 ASRL Open Nominations

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 >>

December 2, 2015

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 >>

December 1, 2015

ASRL 2016/17 Membership Info

ASRL Membership by State: 2016/17 CREW MEMBERSHIP ~ COMING SOON PLEASE CHECK AGAIN SOON ~ SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE Individual membersObviously we still have the individual member category for non-rowing members. This remains at $15 and is available on the website under the Membership category.Cost is: • $15 Membership Only - no singlet - you can purchase online HERE Any other Membership questions: please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

October 29, 2015

ASRL Open 2016 Update

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 will shift into the new “A” Reserve…

October 29, 2015

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 you will receive 1 x Token At the ASRL Short Course Championship event at Manly attending…

October 29, 2015

2016/17 ASRL Crew Membership, Navy Series and Open Entry

ASRL Membership by State: 2016/17 Crew Membership In each of the States we have worked with the State based rowing body to set out the list of fee and how each State will work. It is very important that whoever from your club does the event entries understands the process. The ASRL has been included in the Surf Life Saving Carnival Manager System (URL: http:carnival.sls.com.au). Browse to this URL and select ASRL from the available list. If your club does not know their club log in please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for assistance. A number of ASRL boat carnival events can be found within the ASRL carnival system including the Navy Series for every State Crews entering State based or the ASRL Open must complete these entries through the…

October 29, 2015

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Key Dates for 2015/16 Season

Update on Key Program Dates for the 2015/16 Season: These key dates are now locked down: a) Navy Season Launch: Surfers Paradise Sat 5 Dec. Hard hitting competition for allb) Navy Youth & Open Relay event: Surfers Paradise Sunday 6 Decc) SLSA National Selection Event: Elouera Sunday 20 Dec. Test crew selectiond) National Youth Development crew selection: Manly Carnival Sat 23 Jane) Navy Manly carnival: Sat 23 Jan. Open all divisionsf) ASRL National Short Course Championship: Manly Sunday 24 Jan. Open and age divisionsg) ASRL Open: Shellharbour Friday 19 to Sunday 21 Feb Any further updates will be posted as they become available

October 29, 2015

ASRL SURFBOAT SERIES STRENGTHENS WITH TEAM NAVY ONBOARD

NAVY will celebrate its ongoing relationship with surf lifesavers from across Australia with the official launch the 2015/16 Team Navy Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) season on the Surfers Paradise 5-6 December 2015. The first round of competition in the series marks the start of the eighth year of Navy's naming rights. More than 300 surf rowers from 60 crews across Australia will be competing in men's, women's, masters' and junior sections. Lieutenant Commander Don Hogarth, Manager Team Navy, said the partnership with ASRL was a mutually beneficial one. He said Team Navy's relationship with the ASRL allowed surf lifesaving clubs to compete all across Australia and also boosted Navy's profile, helping gain community support. "By nurturing the sport, Navy…

September 2, 2015

ASRL Newsletter #57 - Aug 2015

Key Program Dates:Noting the requirement to provide key events for both the senior and youth crews we have developed a program with some key events designed for all. The key dates are now locked down: Navy Season Launch: Surfers Paradise Sat 5 Dec Hard hitting competition for all Navy Youth & Open Relay event: Surfers Paradise Sunday 6 Dec Major days racing: Nth Cronulla Sat 19 Dec. Open all divisions SLSA National Selection Event: Elouera Sunday 20 Dec. Test crew selection National Youth Development crew selection: Colloroy Young Guns Sat 9 Jan Navy Manly carnival: Sat 23 Jan. Open all divisions ASRL National Short Course Championship: Manly Sunday 24 Jan. Open and age divisions ASRL Open: Shellharbour Thursday 18 to…

August 21, 2015

2015-16 Committee and 2015 ASRL Annual Report

The ASRL AGM was held on the Gold Coast on Saturday 18 July 2015 and the Committee positions for the forthcoming season have been decided: Congratulations to the following members who were successful for this coming season:President – Bert HuntSecretary – Alex HillVice Presidents – Tim McFlarlane, Don Cotterill, Grant WilkinsonThey will join The Treasurer, Don Alexander, and 3 Vice-Presidents, Nathan Perry, Mick Lang and Geoff Matthews, who continue in their current positions for a further 12 months. For those Members interested, the 2015 ASRL Annual Report is now avilable for download by clicking HERE

July 20, 2015

ASRL State by State Forum 2015

As mentioned in the recent Newsletter the ASRL Committee are now underway in running out a State by State member Forum. Adding significant importance to these Forums is the fact that we have now also been endorsed to be part of running out the SLSA National Review of Surf Sport and Recreation as it sits within the overall organisation. These Forums will be must attend so you are now invited to read the discussion topics that we will be covering in each location. We have been endorsed by SLSA to be part of the process to run out the SLSA National Review of Sport and Recreation within SLS to all rowers around the country. This is a significant organisational review…

July 2, 2015

ASRL Committee 2015-16 Season - Nominees

The ASRL AGM 2015 is being held at Tweed Heads & Coolangatta Surf Lifesaving Club, Gold Coast Qld, on Saturday, 18 July 2015. The ASRL constitution requires a vote for the President, Secretary and Three Vice Presidents in odd numbered years, (2015) and the Treasurer and three Vice Presidents in even numbered years (2016). Nominee Resumes are available for download below. No vote is required for the position of Treasurer; Don Alexander and three Vice Presidents; Nathan Perry, Mick Lang and Geoff Matthews.No vote for the position of Secretary is required - Alexandra Hill is the only nomination. There are 2 X Nominations for the position of President, Bert Hunt and Gary Watts - a vote is reqiured. There are…