Covid Update 20 Nov
As highlighted in the last update, Government direction can change quickly and dramatically. Accordingly, we will soon be returning to similar restrictions that were in place before Thursday’s COVID lock down.
So, to reinforce where we are as a Club effective midnight Saturday 21 November 2020 until advised otherwise:
Sport and Education
- Club gym will remain closed (this will be reviewed early next week);
- Change rooms and showers are closed (other than essential toilet use);
- All training activities are suspended with no Club equipment to be removed from the Club for personal use;
- Carnival events scheduled for remainder of November 2020 will not go ahead as planned; and
- Face to face proficiencies and training activities (i.e. Bronze Course) are postponed.
Bar and Bistro next week will continue to trade however:
- Bistro will take place Thursday and Friday nights with bookings essential and a 10 person maximum per booking in place;
- Club hours will change on Saturday 28 November 2020 (4pm to 8pm);
- Club capacity will be significantly reduced with the reintroduction of the 4m2 rule;
- No standing consumption of alcohol (inside and outside);
- Seated dining only; and
- All members and non-members must sign in on entry and on exit
For further clarity, this weekend as the lock down remains in place on Saturday the bar will not be open and no training will occur. The bar will however be open from 4pm Sunday 22 November 2020 under the rules highlighted above.
In the interest of public safety, roving patrols with reduced numbers have been authorised for Saturday and will occur as roving patrols only for all future patrols until advised otherwise. Club Captain Andrew Edwards will coordinate this with individuals as required.
Further targeted information will be provided through our social media, website and text/email facilities to keep you updated. For further SA Government Restrictions information https://www.covid-19.sa.gov.au/recovery
Stay safe and stay connected.
Training and Assessment update
Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club was excited to be able to open its doors to the first Bulk Bronze Assessment on Saturday 20 October 2018. 18 young people stepped from SRC to Bronze Medallion Holder from 3 separate clubs. The majority completed their Logbook by 5pm on the day. Congratulations to all and welcome to being a Bronze Medallion Holder at Semaphore Emily, Taya, Cameron, Jasmin, Brigid, Mykenzie, Emma, Charlize. We look forward to having you continue to patrol our beaches. Good luck to our 3 SRC’s undertaking their assessment on 28 October 2018.
Those interested in gaining any qualifications this year please email Jennie on instuctor@semaphoreslsc.com.au please note Bronze and SRC training is taking place most weekends and we can organise to link you in.
IRB Course due to start in December 2018
Interested in getting your IRB Drivers Qualification? Ensure that you have been building your crew hours in the water and undertake your boat license. Here is a course to support you, run by a Glenelg Member. Please note that you can apply direct to Services SA for a boat licence test if you would prefer. Please register interest for the course and ensure that you have updated your online portal with your Boat Licence number.
BOAT LICENCE COURSEThursday 1 November 20187.00 pm sharp at Glenelg Surf Club
$10 Surf Bronze holdersPlease mention your club’s name when booking$50 General Public
Cash only on the night
Photo ID to be produced eg Drivers licence
Minimum age 16Reply promptly if interested in attendingThese sessions fill very fast – limit 30See following site for handbook and practice questions
Junior Weekly Report
This weeks junior report includes
- No Bags Upstairs
- Weekly Duties
- Weekly Training Times
- U13’s Information
- 1st Junior Carnival Info Update
- Juniors Facebook Group reminder
- Calendar of Events
NO BAGS/BACKPACKS UPSTAIRS
As reinforced at muster last Saturday no bags/backpacks are to be left upstairs on the landing under any circumstances. Bags can be left under the stairs where they are not a hazard for members or visitors. Please help us keep our new club safe and tidy.
Any bags left upstairs will removed as they are a safety hazard.
Weekly Duties
Canteen – Under 11’s
2 Parents to assist in the Club kitchen post training – please remember you need enclosed shoes.
Board Washing
Under 12’s – Wash’em down and rack them ready for next week
Weekly Training Times
All these training sessions begin with a meeting at the usual muster place
Board Training – Friday 4:45pm
RnR Training – Saturday 10:55am
March Past – Saturday 11:55am
Nipper Surf Training – Saturday 12:45pm
U13’s Information
Extra Training Opportunity
An opportunity has presented itself for U13’s to train with the youth/senior group on Wednesday nights at Wests Lakes. Participants must be prepared to paddle on a mal, and while boards are available to be loaned from the club, you must organise the pick up of a mal from the club prior to training.
To participate you must contact Sean McKenzie on 0428 953 000.
SURF Ed Requirement – CPR Training
As part of the Surf Ed for U13’s this year it is a requirement for RnR States and State Champ Competitors to have attained a SLSSA CPR Certificate. This Training will be available on 2nd December 2018 at the Club. Please Email Steph at juniorsec@semaphoreslsc.com.au to confirm your attendance. Please let me know if there is no possibility of being able to attend this scheduled training.
**Note** If you have attained an SRC Certificate this training is not required.
Ist Junior Carnival – Glenelg
The first Junior Carnival is on Sunday 18th November at Glenelg. Next week your Age Group Managers will be requesting nominations for this Carnival. It is important that you consider your response as this year SLSSA will not allow late entries. Only the nominated juniors entered into the Event System will be allowed to compete. Conversely if you nominate and don’t show you may adversely effect a team event. The events scheduled for this Carnival are shown below.
** Update** It may be likely that there will be no RnR competition at this carnival and That MachPast will be moved to the end of the Day. It has been identified that the ability for competitors and there supporting parents to be on thebeach at the required times are a potential issue. There will be allot of space dedicated in normal parking areas to storage for the international teams visiting for The World Surf Life Saving Championships scheduled for the same week. http://www.lifesaving2018.com
Reminder – Semaphore Juniors Facebook Group
Semaphore SLSC Juniors now have their own Facebook group. This is a closed Facebook group meant for Parents of Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Nippers and we will be posting all Junior Training and Carnival information via this group throughout the season. Use the link below to request access.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Sema4Nippers/
Please note that you will be asked 2 questions which will allow us to ensure that members of the Group are restricted to Parents/Guardians. This is to ensure the privacy of our Nippers should we post photos etc. Only those confirmed as members from the questions will be granted access.
Junior Calendar
Sat 17th Nov Port Christmas Pageant
Sun 18th Nov Junior Carnival #1 (Glenelg)
Sat 8th Dec Youth Carnival-Water Events (Seacliff) PM carnival (incl U12/13’s)
Fri 14th Dec Youth Carnival-Beach Events (Seacliff) from 5pm (incl U12/13’s)
Sat 22nd Dec Christmas Break-up
Sun 5th Jan Nipper Training Resumes
Sun 13th Jan Junior Carnival #2 (South Port) incl U14/15’s
Sat 26th Jan Nipperthon (West Beach)
Sun 10th Feb Junior Carnival #3 (Pt Elliot)
Sat 16th Feb R & R States (Grange)
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)
Junior Weekly Report
This weeks Junior report includes
- Weekly Duties Allocation
- Board Training Info
- RnR Training Info
- March Past Training Info
- 1st Junior Carnival Info
- Juniors Facebook Group reminder
Weekly Duties
Canteen – Under 10’s
2 Parents to assist in the Club kitchen post training – please remember you need enclosed shoes.
Board Washing
Under 11’s – Wash’em down and rack them ready for next week
Board Training – Friday 26th October
Sorry for the false start for Board Training last week, short of any serious weather warnings there will be Board Training this Friday. Meeting at 4:45pm at the usual muster spot and moving to the the beach around 5pm for around 1 hour.
SAFETY NOTES:
– Club cap is now mandatory at all training sessions including board training.
– Only Surf SA Accepted HiVis are allowed.
– Only those nippers who have completed their proficiency swims can participate.
Call out for Water Cover this Friday for board training any assistance in this area is greatly appreciated.
R and R Training
RnR Training is back this Saturday for all Nippers from Under 11 to Under 13. There are 2 time slots that are available
Before Training 11am OR After Training 3pm
Meet Coaches Raelene and John at the usual muster spot just before these times.
Whats RnR you ask – R&R is a competition based on the simulated rescue and resuscitation of a patient. It combines resuscitation skills, marching and drill with teams judged against set criteria. There are RnR Competitions at every carnival and there is a State Carnival scheduled for 16th Feb 2019, at which medals are awarded.
Want to know what its all about come and have a look
March Past Training
Straight after RnR Training Match Past training is on. Meet Coach Mandy at the usual Muster Spot around 12:55pm to head to the Beach for March Past. March Past is open for all competing Nippers from Under 8 to Under 13’s.
Again a March Past competition is held at all carnivals and at State Championships for medals.
The March Past is an example of the significant impact returned servicemen had on the development of surf lifesaving and competition in the early days. In past years, clubs were not able to compete at carnivals unless they fielded a March Past team or someone marching with the club standard. March Past maintains the growth of club spirit, mateship, the carrying of the flag, the club colours, consolidating the trade mark of surf lifesaving in Australia and around the world.
March Past competition provides a platform for discipline and club spirit throughout surf clubs of Australia, consolidating its long and successful history and future.
Ist Junior Carnival – Glenelg
The first Junior Carnival is on Sunday 18th November at Glenelg. Next week your Age Group Managers will be requesting nominations for this Carnival. It is important that you consider your response as this year SLSSA will not allow late entries. Only the nominated juniors entered in to the Event System will be allowed to compete. Conversely if you nominate and don’t show you may adversely effect a team event. The events scheduled for this Carnival are shown below.
Reminder – Semaphore Juniors Facebook Group
Semaphore SLSCJuniors now have their own Facebook group. This is a closed Facebook group meant for Parents of Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club Nippers and we will be posting all Junior Training and Carnival information via this group throughout the season. Use the link below to request access.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/Sema4Nippers/
Please note that you will be asked 2 questions which will allow us to ensure that members of the Group are restricted to Parents/Guardians. This is to ensure the privacy of our Nippers should we post photos etc. Only those confirmed as members from the questions will be granted access.
Junior Calendar
Fri 26th Oct Board Training
Sun 18th Nov Junior Carnival #1 (Glenelg)
Sat 8th Dec Youth Carnival-Water Events (Seacliff) PM carnival (incl U12/13’s)
Fri 14th Dec Youth Carnival-Beach Events (Seacliff) from 5pm (incl U12/13’s)
Sat 22nd Dec Christmas Break-up
Sun 5th Jan Nipper Training Resumes
Sun 13th Jan Junior Carnival #2 (South Port) incl U14/15’s
Sat 26th Jan Nipperthon (West Beach)
Sun 10th Feb Junior Carnival #3 (Pt Elliot)
Sat 16th Feb R & R States (Grange)
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)
Training News
SRC & Bronze Medallion Training Last Weekend
Last weekend (5th to 7th of October) approximately 30 of our young members, undertook their SRC & Bronze Top-Up training. In what must surely be record numbers in one intake, the students & trainers committed to 3 days of long and intensive training both in & out of the water. Whilst the weather was pleasant outside of the water, feedback was that each of the students now understand what it is like to be a Polar Bear!!
As a club, Semaphore is extremely proud that such a large percentage of our junior/youth members are transitioning from competition to patrolling members. Given we primarily exist as a Community Volunteer Service Organisation, such large numbers augurs well for the coming years.
Many thanks to Heather Eckert as the principal trainer for the three days. Heather was ably and gratefully assisted by several volunteers handling water cover and other tasks. Thanks also to Jennie Charlton and her team for helping co-ordinate such a monumental achievement. The feedback from all the students was extremely positive both on the training itself as well as our new Training Facilities.
Well done everyone!