The ASRL are proud to announce that STEPHEN GRAY is the latest member to receive ASRL Life Membership.
Stephen received his Life Membership at 2020 ASRL Annual General Meeting on 27 June 2020.
You can read more about Stephen and his contribution to Surf Rowing by clicking HERE
The ASRL would like to say THANK YOU to Don 'Bristles' Alexander, who has chosen not to renominate for the position of ASRL Treasurer.
Thank you for all that you’ve contributed to within the ASRL / Life Saving and surf rowing. It will certainly not be forgotten.
You can read more about Don and his incredible contribution to the ASRL and Surf Rowing in general by clicking HERE
The 2019/20 ASRL Annual Report is now available to members and Interested parties.
The Annual Report can downloaded by clicking HERE
Invitation to Tender For Content Production and Distribution of Australian Surf Rowers League
National Surf Boat Events
Australian Surf Rowers League (ASRL) is looking to engage an agency/individual to assist in content production and distribution for its national surf boat events.
The ASRL is responsible for running two events each year.
The tender document can be viewed by clicking HERE
Submissions due 17 July 2020.
With greatest of sadness we wish to inform you all of the passing of Graeme James Knox, AKA The Zom peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday 27th May after a tragically Short battle with Cancer.
Zom was a Giant in the Sport of Surfboat Rowing both here and abroad, leaving a legacy of positive change to Racing we as Rowers enjoy to this day.
Zom Loved his family and his extended family of Boaties all over the World. In recent times Zom had made the microphone “his Own” as one of our Sport’s Premier Boat Race Commentators’ across all levels of Competition.
TO READ MORE ABOUT 'THE ZOM' AND HIS LEGACY TO SURF ROWING, PLEASE CLICK HERE
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Read moreEach season at the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, it has been our practice in the boat area, to pay our respects to those of the surf boat fraternity who have passed away since the previous season, called the 'Moment of Reflection' This year, due to the cancellation of the 2020 Aussies, we are acknowledging those who have passed with a video via the ASRL website and social media channels, where we can still pause to quietly reflect on our surf boat mates. We sincerely thank those who have assisted in providing…
Read moreThe Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting today advised against holding non-essential, organised public gatherings of more than 500 people. In light of this advice, Surf Life Saving Australia is cancelling the 2020 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships. The annual championships were due to be held on the Gold Coast in Queensland from April 18-26, with over 6,000 competitors and thousands more family, friends and spectators expected to attend the event. “We have been monitoring the situation closely and adhering to the advice of the Federal Government and other relevant authorities since the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus,” said SLSA President Graham…
Read moreOn behalf of the ASRL Committee and Carnival Referee Tamara Brawn we would like to thank everyone for their support of 2020 ASRL Open. Our officials were amazing, the work party excellent and the water safety crew outstanding. Below are the results from Saturday and Sunday. Thank you to the following supporters of this eventTeam NavyDestination NSWSurf Life Saving AustraliaShoalhaven City CouncilMollymook Surf Life Saving Club Inc.SATURDAY FINALSU19 FEMALE (note equal 2nd placing)1 Mona Vale Drifters2 South Port Stormies2 City of Perth City Five4 Somerton Stormers5 South Curl Curl Bumps and Humps6 St Kilda SalamandersU19 MALE1 Northcliffe Tornadoes2 Queenscliffe Blue Car Keys3 Palm…
Read moreASRL Statement - 17 January 2020 As previously noted your ASRL Committee have been in contact with all the stakeholders re the suitability of Mollymook hosting Team Navy ASRL Open since bushfires devastated parts of the NSW South Coast. We have now received written confirmation from the RFS and Shoalhaven City Council letting us know that Mollymook is the preferred venue for the Open. However, we are currently updating a final safety plan in consultation with local authorities, and we expect this to be completed in the next 72 hours. This is encouraging news and we ask boaties from across Australia to attend…
Read moreASRL Statement - 6 January 2020 We have all seen the devastation which is currently occurring around the country by bush fires. Our thoughts are with all those affected by these fires and especially our members who have been directly impacted. Many of us on the George Bass Surfboat Marathon witnessed first hand what effect these fires can have. With the Team Navy ASRL Open being held at Mollymook in approximately 5 weeks time the ASRL is aware of the situation in that area. We are in contact with all stakeholders including the RFS and local authorities. We are currently talking and listening…
Read moreSurf Life Saving Australia have released the program for #aussies2020Please note;* The surf boat referee will advise the morning of competition, the order of events* Please use this as a GUIDE ONLY, please check with the surf boat referee frequently throughout each competition day for any changes to the timetable below* Continue to monitor the SLSA members portal for updates* Please contact SLSA for further questions if you have anyMonday 20 AprilAll Masters events, start to finishTuesday 21 AprilOpen Male and Open Female Short Course, start to finishWednesday 22 AprilRounds for Reserve Male, Reserve Female, Under 23 Male and Under 23 FemaleLifesaver…
Read moreThe ASRL Committee and Event Referee Tamara Brawn have confirmed that the order of racing for 2020 ASRL Open is the SAME AS PREVIOUS YEARS!FRIDAY 14 FEBRUARYAM - Masters rounds to finalsLate morning - Reserve Male and Reserve FemaleMid afternoon - InterstatesSATURDAY 15 FEBRUARYAM - Under 19 Male, Under 19 Female and Under 23 FemaleLate morning - Open Male, Open Female and Under 23 Male3 x rounds of Tran Tasman (AUS v NZ) throughout the daySUNDAY 16 FEBRUARYAll categories elimination and finalsPLEASE NOTE - Confirmed block times will be made available closer to the event.Entries are NOW open! https://carnival.sls.com.au/ and entries close 2 February.Any…
Read moreEach year Surf Life Saving Australia and Surf Life Saving New Zealand select an Open Male, Open Female, U23 Development Male & U23 Development Female surf boat crews to represent their country in the annual Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Test Series. The 2020 Trans-Tasman Surf Boat Test Series will be held on Saturday 15th February at Mollymook Beach, NSW with the 3-test series to be run alongside the ASRL Open program. Crews selected to represent their country will not appear on the normal ASRL Open program in their respective division until Sunday’s racing. To be considered for selection crews must nominate through…
Read moreAustralia'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…
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreASRL 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…
Read moreThe 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
Read more**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…
Read moreTeam 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…
Read moreConducted 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…
Read moreLIVE 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!
Read moreThe 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…
Read moreASRL 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…
Read moreNOTICE 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…
Read moreRowers 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…
Read moreThe 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. …
Read moreLive 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…
Read more2017 ASRL Open Final Information This newsletter will carry information for the 2017 ASRL Open: Order of Events/Cuts Check In Process Live Stream Information Area Splits ASRL App In Use - How to Download Red Handed is Back Order of Events / Cuts Note: the order of events and number of rounds may alter based on surf conditions and other factors. Up to date information will be provided on the ASRL website, Facebook page and app, as well as notice boards on the beach. Friday 17 February Masters Report Time: by 6.30am (check-in available 3.30- 5.30pm on Thursday 16th at the club)Sweeps Meeting: 7am Start…
Read moreThe 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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