COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) UPDATE
19th March 2020
To all our participants, carers and especially volunteers around Australia and New Zealand.
Everyone is going through restrictions in everyday life due to the Corona Virus and the DSA is no exception. As our two nations combat the dilemma, we too have had to cancel many events, therefore restricting our ability to put smiles on dials.
Our nations will eventually combat this hideous issue and we will come back even stronger in changing the lives of so many people. We may be closing down events for the foreseeable future until authorities tell us it is safe to carryout our impeccable programs.
Be assured that we are not going anywhere, only growing stronger, yet aware of the welfare of our supporters, being you and your friends. Our attempt to establish our nineteenth branch in Tasmania has been postponed until later this year, yet again we will put in the efforts to bring this amazing organisation to all Tasmanian’s with a disability wishing to have a go at surfing.
Please take care and look after yourselves, as we look forward to a new and even more exciting 2020-2021 season. Until then stay safe.
Yours sincerely
Gary Blaschke
DSAA National President
UPDATE 1 FEB 2021: Each DSA branch has made it’s own decision whether or not to run events during the 2020/2021 season based on current health guidelines and restrictions and also practicality. Please check your local branch for any updates.
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NATIONAL BRANCH
- NATIONAL AGM, August 2021 (TBA)
NSW BRANCHES
Far North Coast
- SUBJECT TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS & REGULATIONS.
- Saturday October 17th, 2020 Main Beach, Evans Head.
- Saturday November 21st, 2020 ” Keenan Klassic” Turners Beach, Yamba.
- Saturday December 5th, 2020 ” Hands on Day” Clarkes Beach, Byron Bay.
- Saturday February 6th, 2021 ” Cocky Classic” Coast Guard Tower Beach, Kingscliff.
- Saturday March 20th, 2021 Lennox Head. Cancelled due to poor weather condition’s.
- Saturday April 15th, 2021 Rob West Dunga Day, Minnie Waters Fundraising Day.
- Sunday April 16th, 2021 “Caroline Classic” Minnie Water Main Beach.
All Far North Coast events – sign-in for local volunteers by pre registration, arrival at 8.00am / sign-in for participants will be by pre registration at staggered intervals to adhere to covid safe operational procedures.
Mid North Coast
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
All Mid North Coast Branch events – sign on Volunteers at 8.30 am / sign on Participants at 9.am.
Hastings
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
For cancellations please listen to MMM 100.7 or check out Hastings DSA Facebook page.
Call Jen 0410 313360 or John 0448 509754 or information.
All Hastings Branch events – sign on Volunteers 9.am / sign on Participants 9.30am.
Hunter
All Hunters events – sign-in for volunteers at 8.00am / sign-in for participants between 9-10am.
Central Coast
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon
All Central Coast events – sign-in from 9am.
Sydney
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
South Coast Saturday 9th November
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
All South Coast events sign on for Volunteers 8.30am / sign on for Participants 9.00am
QLD BRANCHES
Gold Coast
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
All Gold Coast events held at Len Wort Park/Flat Rock Beach, Currumbin.
Sign-in for volunteers from 8.00am; sign-in for participants from 8.30am; surfing starts approx 9.30am. BBQ usually from approx 12.30pm.
Sunshine Coast
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon
All events – sign-on from 8.00-8.30am for volunteers and surfers. 9am surfing starts through to lunchtime. Free BBQ lunch for all.
WA Branches
Perth
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
Volunteers required from 6.30 am until 2pm at Leighton Beach Fremantle
South West
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon
Great Southern
- 16th January 2021
- 20th February 2021
- 13th March 2021
- 17th April 2021
VIC BRANCHES
Ocean Grove
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
Mornington Peninsula
- NOTE: ALL 2020/2021 SEASON EVENTS ARE CANCELLED DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS & RESTRICTIONS AROUND COVID-19. WE LOOK FORWARD TO GETTING BACK IN THE WATER FOR 2021/2022 SEASON.
Great South Coast Victoria
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon
Bass Coast Inverloch
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon
All events are held at Inverloch Surf Beach, off the Inverloch Surf Life Saving Club (11am-3pm)
Our registration opens at 10am if you haven’t already registered online which you can do by heading to www.eventbrite.com.au and search Inverloch.
SA BRANCH
South Australia
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon
NZ BRANCH
New Zealand
- 2020-2021 Season dates coming soon