Training opportunities at Semaphore SLSC

Wanting to increase your skills or maintain your current qualifications?  There are many training opportunities coming up at Semaphore SLSC.  Click HERE for a full list of training programs and dates.

Online Proficiencies are up and running

Online Proficiencies are available now!

Please use this guide to help you complete your online proficiency. Patrols will be commencing on Saturday 13th October so use this month to prepare.  SRC’s undertaking their Bronze Medallion in October do not need to complete SRC Proficiency. All patrolling members are required to complete Child Safe online.

https://help.sls.com.au/SLSA-Members-Area-Guide-v1.pdf

First Aid Course – September 23rd

Surf Life Saving SA is running a members First Aid Course at Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club on Sunday 23 September.

Please note that you will need to complete the online course for this award prior to the day of the course The course is offered at a reduced rate of $105 for Surf Life Saving members.

Those registered to undertake their SRC or Bronze Medallion can register for this course for only $50.

To book as a member of the club please use this link: http://e.mybookingmanager.com/E58214245144499   For those wanting to gain their Bronze Medallion or SRC please register your interest at instructor@semaphoreslsc.com.au  Contact Surf Life Saving SA on 8354 6900 to advise that you are registered for your Award with Semaphore to gain the reduced rate.  Please await confirmation from the Chief Instructor that you have been booked into a Bronze/SRC Training Course.

 

Beach Management Course

Beach Management Course at Surf Life Saving SA on Saturday 23 September 2018.

Great qualification for Patrol Captains and Vice Captains and those interested in taking these positions on in the future.

You will gain a Bronze Medallion by undertaking this course.

Membership Renewal time

If you are keen to join the Semaphore SLSC or are ready to renew your membership there are a couple of ways you can do that.  You can join or renew online straight away.  But if you prefer the face to face experience we will be having our annual Membership Registration Day on Sunday 23rd September between 2 and 5pm.

Come down and say hello and we will support you to join or renew online.

To get things sorted online before then click HERE.

Below is an outline of this year’s Membership fees:

 

2018/19
Regular With Competition Fee*
Family  (2 Active or social + unlimited junior/cadet, active 15-18 years or active concession in the same household) $300 $390
Junior (5-13 years of age)

Cadet (SRC 13-15 years of age)

Active (15-18 years)

Active (concession or apprenticeship/traineeship)

$120 $175
Active (18+ years) $160 $215
Social $135
Supporter $55

If you have forgotten either your Username or Password, please follow the options contained within the link.  Once logged on, please select the ‘Membership’ Tab at the top of the page & proceed to the ‘Renewals, Payments & Transfers’ option.

Should you have any questions please don’t hesitate to email secretary@semaphoreslsc.com.au

 

Updated Club Contacts

Well it was certainly an exciting time at the Club this week with the unveiling of our new signage and a live weather cross from Nine News.

There are many new developments at the Club to coincide with the new look building.

Please note the following new emails for Club Communications and enquiries:

1st Junior Report for Season 2018/19

The 2018/19 season is just around the corner with our 1st training planned for 6th October 2018.  More information will be sent soon but this is what we know so far:
  • Training will muster on the lawns on the southern side of the clubrooms at 12:45 sharp
  • Training activities to start at 1pm, either on the beach or other as required
  • Training will generally finish at 3pm, but on occasion there will be planned club events after this time like a club swim, iron person or run, with a few fun activities thrown in to the mix.
  • There may be instances where we move training due to conditions (e.g. heat) but this information will be released via SMS prior to the day.
  • We are in the process of setting up a Facebook group specifically for junior parents to increase Information flow.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank those who completed our short survey regarding last year’s program. The Junior panel will review the responses soon and act accordingly.  One area that was highlighted was surrounding the amount and quality of information. We will be drilling down further in this area soon with a follow up survey.
 
Junior Equipment Moving day – Assistance Required
Calling all Nipper families – We can finally move the Junior Equipment back in to the Clubrooms and require assistance for couple of hours to do so.
When: Sunday 16th September at 12pm. 
Text Steph Breden on 0423 046 362 if you can help out.
 
Age Group Managers and Assistants
We are still searching for volunteers to fill the following roles:
Under 7’s (Sandcrabs) Age Group Manager 
Under 10’s Assistant Manager (Adult) 
Under 11’s Assistant Manager (Adult) this will be shared with Shane Griffin who cannot commit to every week.
Other (SRC etc) Assistants  – *** Any SRC’s or SRC Trainees*** that are interested in helping with an age group please send an E-mail to juniorsec@semaphoreslsc.com.au Please indicate your preference for a particular age group or if you simply wish to assist with water cover etc.
 
Age Group AGM Assistant  Other (SRC etc) Assistants
Under 7’s Vacancy Ella Andrews
Under 8’s Ian Biggs Brenton Zampatti
Under 9’s Todd Bampton Jason Ellul Cooper Clee
Under 10’s Sean Kenny Vacancy Fiona Keane
Under 11’s Brooke Moseley Shane Griffen/Cassie Linday Brigid Keane
Under 12’s Brad Clee Bianca Williams
Under 13’s Jacko Mahney Luke Zillie & Zoe Schultz
BUT IT DOESN’T STOP THERE!!!
This year we are impressing on all parents that we want your active involvement in training.  No Life Saving experience required.
So make sure you wear something you can get wet, and get set to have some fun with our youngsters.
 
Specialist Coaches 
We wish to thank Jeff Bampton and Brad Tunbridge for volunteering to do some work in this space.  Jeff for Beach and water skills and Brad for some Surf Ed training – D.R.A.B.C.D (CPR etc).
I would also like to re invite nominations for this crucial role.  If you have any interest in passing on your skills contact us at juniorsec@semaphoreslsc.com.au.  Again I stress this is not to be a full-time role. We are happy to work in with you and your availability.  
 
March Past
We are looking for a coach or coaches for March Past. Kelly and Brooke have announced their retirement from March Past Coaching this year.  We wish to thank them for their patience and persistence over the last few years.  Our A Team won a Bronze medal at States last season no doubt due to all your had work.  Thanks Again, You will be missed.  This, however, leaves us with a large hole as far as March Past is concerned.  Send your details to juniorsec@semaphoreslsc.com.au if interested in filling this crucial role.  I don’t recall ever not fielding a Junior March Past Team so getting this up and running before the first carnival would be great.
 
IMPORTANT SEASON DATES
*Officially Confirmed by SLSSA
Sat 6th Oct Nippers Training Starts
Sun 18th Nov Junior Carnival #1   (Glenelg*)
Sun 13th Jan   Junior Carnival #2   (South Port*)
Sun 10th Feb  Junior Carnival #3   (Pt Elliot*)
Sun  24th Feb Junior States Day 1 (Somerton*)
Sat  23rd Mar Junior States Day 2 (Pt Noarlunga*)
Sun 24th Mar Junior States Day 3 (Pt Noarlunga*)

Youth Group BBQ

A reminder that there will be a Youth Group information BBQ Sunday 23rd September 11am.  Come along to hear about the exciting season ahead.

Please RSVP to Luke or Georgia on 0431376722 or 0429066138 before the day.

 

Many hands certainly did make light work!

Thank you to all of those Members who came down to help with the shift into our redeveloped Clubrooms.  It was a massive effort and gets us off to a great start as Season 2018-19 draws closer.

We are so very close to opening the doors to the public.  It will be wonderful to share our new facilities with the wider community.

Keep an eye out for updates over the coming days and weeks!

Youth Development Group: Meet & Greet

Hi All,

Luke Zille and Georgia Kenny will be in charge of running the Youth Development Group this season, with a focus on creating a strong team environment and maximising the number of members in the U13-U17 age groups.

On Sunday the 23rd of September the Youth Development Group is having a short information session at the Semaphore Surf Club from 11am-12pm, offering an opportunity to meet coaches, mingle and hear about what the youth group will be doing this season. It would be great to see as many of you there as possible and for those who may know somebody wanting to join the club, please invite them along. For those unable to attend the relevant information will be sent out as to ensure nobody misses out.

Please RSVP by the 12th of September to luke_zille@yahoo.com.au or on 0431376722.

For those with any questions please feel free to contact me at luke_zille@yahoo.com.au or on 0431376722.

Kind Regards

Luke Zille & Georgia Kenny