Your 2014/15 Semaphore Surf Lifesaving Club membership expires this Saturday 28 November 2015. Your 2015/16 membership will start from will start 29 November 2015. If you have forgotten to renew your membership this year now is the time to get back on board!
Remember the club draw is now up to $900 and is being drawn this Sunday 29 November 2015 between 5:30pm – 6:30pm and you need to be a current member to be eligible.
Hi Everyone.
Congratulations to Ella Andrews (U12’s) who finished 2nd in the 13 and Under Seacliff Swin Paddle Run (SPR) on Sunday. A great effort and congratulations to everyone who competed in the event we had representation from Sand crabs to Seniors. We also congratulate Nic Schulz who finished third in the Under 17 race. Well done to everyone who took part in the event.
Red Cross Blood Drive – please take time to read this article and roll your sleeve up to help save a life, it maybe some close to you! http://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/main/news/2015/11/red-cross-blood-drive/
We wish everyone traveling to Robe this weekend for the Senior a safe journey and look forward to seeing you all back on Sunday afternoon for the members draw.
Coming Up this week
Cheers
Pat
0419816911
Back to back carnivals – aren’t we a lucky group!
Senior Carnival 3 will be held at South Port SLSC on Sunday 6th December.
This will be an individual and team carnival so looking to be a busy (and possibly long) day.
Events to include:
Individual – sprints, flags, 2k run, swim, iron, ski, board
Team – beach relay, board relay, taplin, cameron, swim team, double ski
As this is the first carnival after the end of the 2014/15 financial season (Nov 30) can all competitors please ensure membership plus competition levy for the current season has been paid prior to entering in this carnival.
Nominations for any/all events to be sent through to Kerry Schulz at kschulz1000@gmail.com by Tuesday 1st December 5pm.
The Robe carnival is nearly upon us! By now – if you are staying at Tarooki, you would have received an invoice from the club for your accommodation ($26pp per night) and dinner Saturday night ($10pp). If you could please arrange payment as soon as possible it would be much appreciated.
Breakfast on Saturday and Sunday can also be provided if you are interested at $3pp (payable to Craig Lienert) and will include toast, cereal, pancakes, juice.
Trailer loading will occur from 6.30-7.30pm on Thursday with all those competing responsible for loading own craft (please organise for someone to do this for you if unavailable). Thanks again to Craig who will tow the seniors trailer. He will be heading to Robe at lunchtime on Friday and is able to provide a training session from 5pm Friday afternoon for those that are down there and keen to test the conditions.
The carnival on Saturday 28th November is not due to start until 11.30am with water events to be first. Team events will only occur if there are three or more teams per event/age group. Can all competitors please be on the beach for 10.30am for a group warm-up.
Team Managers for the day are Neville Schulz (U17s and above) and Daryle Rigney (U14s/15s). Thank you to both for your support.
Robe Carnival. For accommodation please contact Craig Leignert. The club will provide you with an invoice which can be paid normally through the club. It will include breakfast and dinner on Saturday. The carnival will start at 10 and they will position themselves along the beach to where the conditions are best. All age groups and Masters will be competing. I will bring a portaloo for number 1s only. Boat Packing will be Thursday after the last training session at 1830.
Next Carnival after Robe will be Dec 13 which does not include Masters and will be the first of the State selection carnivals. This will be important for the U19M and U23W crews.
Thanks to Paul Johnston for doing the trailer bearing ahead of Robe.
Thanks Aaron
We are looking for an experienced duty manager to join our team!
The successful person must have:
This is a casual position working on a rostered basis.
Please forward your resume and cover letter to sslsc@bigpond.net.au or call Megan on 0410 671 979 for further details.
Hi Everyone.
A huge thank you to everyone involved with the carnival on Sunday, kids, parents, officials and water cover, It would not have been possible without your help and the support of all our members – THANK YOU
Congratulations to all our competitors and well done to everyone!
Coming Up
Cheers,
Pat
0419816911
This season’s Medibank Wave Warriors Junior Challenge will be held on Saturday 5th December at Henley SLSC.
This event is for U9s-U15s and includes a swim, board, iron and sprint.
Registration is $45 per individual competitor and $35 per additional member from the same family. The event entry fee covers entry into all races, as well as a competitor goody bag which is loaded with plenty of cool stuff like a Fluro Safety Rash Vest (SLSA approved), trucker cap, stickers and lots more amazing stuff!
To find out more and register please go to the following link:
http://www.wavewarriors.com.au/events/HENLEY-SA-6.htm
This year, before the Junior Challenge commences Medibank will be hosting an Ocean Swim Run which is open to everyone from 5yrs – 40+yrs. This event will be held at 7.30am (sign in from 6.30am) and has a $30 entry fee.
To find out more and register please go to the following link:
http://www.wavewarriors.com.au/index.php?page=oceanswim
On Saturday 21st November we will be holding a Club Marathon.
The format for this event will be board, swim and run (500m for juniors, 1k for seniors).
All proficient members (those in juniors need to have completed their timed swim) are encouraged to ‘have a go’.
Marshaling will be at 3.15pm for a 3.30pm start.
All of those that complete the marathon will be given a raffle ticket. Tickets will be drawn upstairs at the conclusion of the event with 5 prizes awarded to 5 lucky participants. You don’t have to win the marathon to win a prize!
The Robe Carnival (Seniors and Boats) is to be held on Saturday November 28th. This year the SSSC have granted senior carnival status to the event meaning that competitors will accrue points as per other senior carnivals.
Entries are being taken for the following senior events: –
Individual – sprint, flag, swim, iron, ski, board
Team – board relay, ski relay, beach relay, taplin (3 person). Teams are gender specific with U14s/15s able to be combined.
PLEASE NOTE: although nominations will be taken for all these events, a final decision on events to be conducted (and point allocation) will be made considering numbers and conditions.
If you are interested in competing in either the senior or boat events can you please email Kerry Schulz – kschulz1000@gmail.com with the events you wish to compete in by Tuesday 24th November 5pm.