Juniors in their pink rashies

Juniors news from Pat

Message from Pat

“A warm welcome to everyone including our 47 come and try kids last weekend.

To assist us with our come and try kids, if anyone has any spare hi-vis tops that they can donate for these potential new nippers, it would be greatly appreciated. Please bring them upstairs and give them to one of the ladies on the registration table. With the weather predicted for Saturday we are expecting more come and try participants this weekend and if you have any spare hi-vis tops we will be very pleased.

This week we will again have pies, pasties, sausage rolls, donuts, coffee and salad rolls available from 11am upstairs have the a sausage sizzle at the end of training again this week and the cost for the sausage sizzle will be a $1.00 a sausage.

The lolly shop will be open at the conclusion of training this Saturday and thanks to Trudy for organising it, the lolly shop this week will be covered by the Under 11’s.

We congratulate those who competed in the ski and board series last weekend in Southport and a reminder to any Under 13’s and Under 14’s if you are interested in getting involved please speak with Karin on 0403221592.

Canteen Manager
As mentioned last week we are still looking for a canteen manager and anyone interested in taking on the role please contact Pat on 0419816911 or speak to me on Saturday.

Uniforms
The uniform shop will again be open from 10.45am to 12.15pm.

March Past and R&R
As mentioned last week if you are interested in finding out more about either march past or R&R please make sure you speak with your age group manager.

Bronze
Anyone interested in finding out what is required to do your bronze please let me know.

Senior training camp

OPEN TO ALL SENIOR MEMBERS SRC AND ABOVE (beginners to experts, male and female).

SEMAPHORE CLUB TRAINING AND SURFING CAMP. Next weekend on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 October. Approximate cost is $22 a night (camp is two nights)at Chiton Rocks surf club.

Don’t know how to paddle a board or ski in waves? Now is your chance, there will be multiple training sessions a day to learn the basics or hone your skills.

Please get in contact with Nick Penny 0423757900 or Karin Humphrey 0403221592 if you are interested in coming. Sorry for the late notice but we had trouble getting final confirmation from the booking agency.

Look forward to seeing everyone there to get the season started

Beach Training

Beach training with Jeff Bampton will re-commence this Sunday 12th October at 10am.

This is open to all U14s, Seniors and Masters.

Come along if you would like to improve your beach fitness as well as techniques in the disciplines of sprints, relays and flags.

 

flags out the front

First Aid State Champs

First Aid State Champs are to be held on Saturday 15th November (venue and time to be confirmed).

We are looking for members that are keen to participate in this event. First aid is a two person team event where competitor’s must utilise their first aid skills over a 12 minute scenario.

We are also looking for a coordinator that would be interested in developing a first aid squad over a number of years. You will be given assistance in learning and understanding how the event works.

First aid is run from U14s up to Open.

If you are interested in competing or coaching the event please contact Karin Humphrey on 0403221592

Board and Ski Series – Event 1

Event 1 (of 2) of the 2014/15 Board and Ski Series is almost upon us! Event 1 is to be held at Southport SLSC on Saturday 11th October.  Marshalling will be at 8.30am for a 9am start with an approximate finishing time of 11am.

This event is open to all male and female U13/14/15 (board only) and U17/19/Open/Masters (board and ski) competitors.

If total numbers competing across all clubs are sufficient the aim is to have 3 races per age group per discipline.

Are you keen to compete?  If so, please contact Karin Humphrey on 0403221592 or at kaz412@bigpond.com prior to Tuesday 7th October 12pm.

What a great way to kick off the season!

 

Please note – Event 2 is to be held on Saturday 25th October at Christies Beach SLSC.  Marshalling for this event will be at 1.30pm for a 2pm start with an approximate finishing time of 4pm.

Feel free to nominate for both events when you contact Karin.

Requests for changes to the Patrol Roster

We have received several emails requesting changes to the patrol roster, such as changes of qualification (SRC to Bronze etc) and changes to patrol groups. If you have any queries about the roster or are someone wishing to be added please email patrols@semaphoreslsc.com.au by Wednesday the 1st of Oct as this is when any changes will be finalised and the final roster will be released shortly after.

Thanks for you cooperation and looking forward to a great season ahead!

*please note that only requests or queries sent in written form to the above email address will be taken into consideration*

get in a boat

Applying for a Boat License workshop 7pm October 16, 2014

Thursday 16 October 2014

7.00 pm sharp at Glenelg Surf Club
$5 Surf Bronze holders

Please mention your club’s name when booking

$35 General Public
Cash only on the night
Photo ID to be produced eg Drivers licence
Minimum age 16

Bookings by email only to
qmby@optusnet.com.au
Reply promptly if interested in attending

These sessions fill fast – limit 30
See following site for handbook and practice questions

 

http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-motoring/boating-and-marine/boat-operators-licences-and-permits/applying-for-a-boat-licence

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Training times for boats this week

Monday – Wednesday 5-6.30pm. U19 and U 23 (regos) plus A Crew members
WACO crew Tuesday 5.30 till 6.30 ( regos)
Ladies Thursday 5-6.00pm
Sunday 9.30 am all crews we will sort out all training times so as to suit all involved and we still need to sort out the U 23 Female crew so all ladies are welcome down Sunday morning and have a go.
Steve Sims
Boat Captain

Uniform shop open this weekend.

Time to think about getting organised for the start of the season.
Patrol Uniforms and Club bathers will be available for purchase from the club this Saturday September 13 9.30am – 11.30am and Sunday September 14 9.30am – 11.30am.
There are also a few ‘sale’ items available but you’ll need to get in quick to get the best pick of these.

Sky

3 training courses on Saturday 20 September.

On Saturday 20 September 2014 there will be 3 Training courses.
Spinal Board Management (9am until 1pm)
ATV course from (1pm until 2pm)
Pain Management (2:30pm until 4:30pm).
There will be workbooks to complete prior to attending.
Please register your interest with Michael Kenny on mckenny@internode.on.net”