The Role of the ASRL South Australia

THE ROLE OF THE AUSTRALIAN SURF ROWERS LEAGUE The committee of the ASRL-SA work for and on behalf of all surf rowers regardless of whether they are members of the ASRL or not. Gains and improvements, which have been made to date, are enjoyed by all. Your committee is continuously working with the management of SLSSA and board of Surf Sports to improve our sport and many improvements and changes have been made in a relatively short period of time. Some of these include, from a National as well as State perspective: -
 

• Two competition areas at large carnivals

• Gate cans

• Round robin format

• Softer elimination cuts

• ASRL Boat panel reps at Aussie champs

• Direct liaison with SLSA and SLSSA

• VB Cup sponsored competition at State and National level

• Surfboat Competition for women

• Increased TV exposure: ASRL Open, VB Cup

• ASRL luncheon at Jupiter’s Casino

• Grand-Prix Series – Trophies and Prizes

• Certificate of recognition for all finalists at Aussie Champs

• Port Augusta Super Series with prizes and extra competition

• Monthly meetings where each club can have their input

• SA has it’s own IRB and gear provided to us by SLSSA

• Provided radio’s for carnival use

• Web site full of SA boat information and photo

• Internet Website www.asrlsa.com.au

• ASRL Hall of fame

• South Australian ASRL Hall of Fame

As you can see, significant progress has been made and there is more in the pipeline. We encourage all surf rowers to become members of the South Australian ASRL or ASRL and make our voice stronger.