Congratulations to the following people for becoming proficient for the season:

Naish Allen, Craig Andrews, Ella Andrews, Jake Andrews, Cory Bampton, Seth Bartlett, Jaime-Lee Biggs, Neil Bisset, Sam Brown, Amy Buck, Clarice Clee, Cooper Clee Jackson Clee, Tracey Clee, Jo Davey, Marty Davidson, Erin Dixon, Keon Doecke, Andrew Edwards, Laurence Giannetta, Jake Golding, Matt Grygorcewicz, Stephen Harris, Neli Hickman, Tully Hickman, Danny Humphrey, Mick Jarvis Samuel Jarvis, Paul Johnston, Luc Lindsay, Megan McDonald, Michaela McDonald Moult, Sean McKenzie, Jack Newman, Katie Newman, Jess Oxley, Damien Puyenbroek, Nathan Ramsay Teagan Richards, Tyler Richards, Wanga Robbins, Tyson Sarunic, Chloe Short, Tom Short, Andrew Spencer, Andrew Tonks, Brad Tunbridge Connor Tunbridge, Erin Tunbridge Bob Tunney, Tina Williams, Brenton Zampatti, Lilija Zampatti.

That is nearly half of our patrol roster signed off already! Further opportunities will be available on your upcoming rostered patrols but feel free get them done as early as you can – I think we can knock it off by the end of the month.

Thanks to Michael Kenny and Andrew Spencer for assessing.
Well done everyone!

A reminder about IRB Crew and Driver Proficiencies this Friday the 6th November at 5pm at the club. This will be the easiest way to get proficiencies out of the way so if you can get there, please do.

Andrew Edwards, Patrol Captain

SLSSA are looking for expressions of interest for the Insurance Review Working Group.

The group is critical to ensuring an appropriate and cost effective insurance program is implemented in South Australia.

If you are interested please see attached further information, as well as the terms of reference and position description.

Come up to the club after seniors training and enjoy a bacon and egg roll or the big Sema4 brekkie. Click here to view the full morning menu.

The regular after Nippers menu will be available after training, with the addition of Vegan Dim Sims, available for $1.20 each; 5 for $5 or chips and 3 Vegan Dim Sims for $6.50. Click here to view the full lunch menu.

The canteen is open to members and the public.

The 1st carnival for the season is not far away! Seacliff will host the 1st junior carnival on Sunday 15th November.

Can all Nippers please advise their Age Group Managers by Saturday 31st October if they intend to compete at the upcoming carnival.

The format for the 1st two carnivals is as follows:

• 8AM – 11:30AM U8-U10 Competitors
• 12:30PM – 4PM U11-U12 Competitors

* March Past will be held in between the two sessions at Carnival 2 only.
Please note parents/spectators will be limited if approval for +1000 person event is NOT given by SA Health.

Below is a list of all of the carnivals for the 2020/21 season.

1. Sunday 15th November – Seacliff SLSC
2. Sunday 13th December – Grange SLSC
3. Sunday 31st January – Glenelg SLSC
4. Sunday 21st February – Normanville SLSC

State Championships – Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st March – Seacliff SLSC

The Lifesaving Competition Events Panel will be conducting a R&R Coaching Workshop.

When and where?
Sunday 8 November
9am-12noon
Brighton SLSC

Who should attend?
Current & aspiring R&R coaches, particularly junior R&R – could include Age Group Managers (U10 upwards). No experience necessary – everyone welcome.

What will be covered?
Event rules & procedures for both 2 person & 5 person R&R
Key coaching points

Next steps?
The Lifesaving Events Panel intend to develop a coaching mentor system to help new Clubs get involved where they currently do not have club based expertise.

How to RSVP?
Please RSVP by Fri 6 Nov by clicking on the event (Sun 8 Nov) on the SLSSA Calendar & simply add your name & email via the blue ‘SIGNUP’ button at the top then click ‘SAVE’

Look forward to seeing lots of representatives attending this workshop to continue to grow R&R within SA.