Head to the canteen after training this Saturday and grab your Chiko roll! Limited numbers so get in quick.
Canteen is open from 1130 -1230 and after training from 1430pm.
We will have hot chips, wedges, nachos, hot dogs, toasties, drinks and ice blocks.
Come grab a bite to eat and help support the club.
Thanks to
Thank you to everyone who attended the parents information session last week, you can download a PDF of the presentation here, and as promised please remember these dates leading up to Christmas:
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Event |
Date | Location |
| Making Ginger Bread People* | Sun 13 November | Club Rooms Time TBC |
| Being Part of our Float at the Port Pageant* | Sat 19 November | Port Adelaide after training |
| Junior Disco (U7-U16) | Sat November 26 | Club Rooms 6.30-9.30pm |
| Father Christmas Arrives (All Ages) | Sat December 10 | At the conclusion of training |
| Joint Junior Training (U9-13) | Sat December 2017 | Port Elliott |
| Training Resumes after Xmas Break (All ages groups) | Sat January 7 2017 | Semaphore |
| *For the Under 7 &*8’s |
We are pleased to announce that we have secured Age Group Managers for both the Under 7s’ and Under 9s’
Under 7 – We have a group of five thank you to Kate Griffin, Sarah Davies, Andrew Davies, Kerry Mc Connell and Trevor Wilkinson
Under 9 – We have Bruce Moseley and Brenton Zampatti
Again if you are able to help in anyway please let me know.
Wednesday 26/10 – Junior Pool Swimming
Largs Bay Swim Centre Victoria Road Largs Bay 7-8pm Cost $4.00 This is open to proficient members from last season.
This will include new members and Under 9’s once we undertake our proficiency assessment. A reminder a parent must be present whilst your child swims
Friday 28/10 – Junior Board Training
Board Training for Under 10- 13 4.45pm-6.00pm at the club. This is open to proficient members from last season.
This will include new members and Under 9’s once we undertake our proficiency assessment. A reminder a parent must be present whilst your child trains
Saturday 29/10 – Junior Training
March Past Training starts at 12.00pm Under 9-Under 13 Start 12.45 pm on the lawn, for come and try please ensure you register upstairs and receive you top and cap prior to training commencing. from 11.30-12.30 and three people from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Hopefully we will swim this weekend and start some of our proficiencies.
Thank you
Pat Larven
0419816911
The Semaphore Surf Lifesaving Club is hosting cake stall fundraisers at the Woodville Bunnings Store on the following dates:
We are seeking help from any member to bake some cakes, slices and biscuits for the stall. Please no goods that contain ingredients that require refrigeration e.g. cream.
We are also able to sell jams and preserves if that is preferable.
If you could assist, please bring your goodies upstairs to the club on the Saturday beforehand (a list of ingredients is needed for the label which we are required for food safety requirements).
For further information please contact:
Hi Everyone
This week we are still looking for volunteers to help with the Under 6 & 7’s (sand crabs). If you can assist in any way please let me know.
Other happenings include:
Wednesday 19/10 – Junior Pool Swimming
Largs Bay Swim Centre Victoria Road Largs Bay 7-8pm Cost $4.00 This is open to proficient members from last season.
This will include new members and Under 9’s once we undertake our proficiency assessment. A reminder a parent must be present whilst your child swims
Friday 21/10 – Junior Board Training
Board Training for Under 10- 13 4.45pm-6.00pm at the club. This is open to proficient members from last season.
This will include new members and Under 9’s once we undertake our proficiency assessment. A reminder a parent must be present whilst your child trains
Saturday 22/10 – Junior Training
Start 12.45 pm on the lawn, for come and try please ensure you register upstairs and receive you top and cap prior to training commencing. from 11.30-12.30 and three people from 2.30pm-4.30pm
Don’t forget we have a parents and caregivers information session upstairs in the club from 3.30pm at the conclusion of training.
Thank you
Pat Larven
0419816911
The weekend of 15th/16th saw a number of members travel up to the Gold Coast to take on the Iconic Coolangatta Gold, an endurance Iron Man race based off the movie of the same name from 1984. Saturday was the short course race comprising of a 14.1km Ski paddle, 2.1km beach run, 2.5km ocean swim, 6.1km Board Paddle finishing with a 7.1km Beach run and Nic Schulz took the race on as an U19. He executed a great consistent race placing 13th out of the U19s and 17th overall for the day. He was the fastest South Australian to complete the course.
Sunday saw Willis Leirnert complete the Youth Challenge comprising a 500m beach run, 400m swim, 500m Board paddle and finishing with a 500m run. At just 12 years of age Wilis raced a great race against competitors from some of the big clubs from Queensland and was right in the middle of the field. He really enjoyed the experience of racing against some of the best competitors from across the country.
We also had our open team compete in the long course event on Sunday. The team of Laurence Fletcher, Sean McKenzie, Nick Penny and Leigh Pilkington completed the grueling event in a competitive position of 7th place, in conditions that many have said to have been the toughest they have raced in. Laurence completed the 23km ski leg while battling into a strong head wind for 17 of the 23km. Sean had to swim in rough conditions that made it hard to get into a good rhythm, and saw him start to get hypothermia by the end of the 3.5km swim. Nick Penny completed the 6.1km board paddle in a very competitive time while battling winds that were turning more cross shore as the event went on. To finish the race Leigh completed the run after just overcoming a knee injury weeks before the race, and wasn’t sure if it would cause him difficulties while racing.
Well done to all of our local representatives. You’ve done Semaphore proud!
Willis Lienert is set to become the youngest member of Semaphore Surf Lifesaving Club ever to compete at Coolangatta Gold, one of the most challenging endurance races in surf sports. 12 year old Lienert will take part in the Youth Division.
Lienert will be joined by several other members. Sean McKenzie, Laurence Fletcher, Nick Penny and Leigh Pilkington will compete in the Open Long Course event. Nic Schulz will tackle the short course event in the U/19 division. The seniors have spent the winter months training on their boards and skis, racking up plenty of kilometres in bad weather and on many occasions in the dark. A typical week of training has included more than 60km on the board and skis, 5-6km swimming 5 times a week and 3 hours of running. Willis has been training hard in the pool.
Coolangatta Gold takes place on October 15th and 16th, with Lienert competing on the 2nd day. The Youth Division race includes a 300m run, 400m swim leg, 400m run, 500m board leg and run to the finish line. With the amount of preparation Lienert has done for this event he’s going to be in great shape for the upcoming surf season. His involvement is likely to inspire other juniors at the Club to give the iconic event on the Gold Coast a go in future years.
Hi Everyone,
Thank you for getting the season off to a great start. A reminder we are still looking for volunteers to help with the Under 6 & 7’s (sand crabs) and Under 9’s age groups. If you can assist in any way please let me know. It’s a great way to be involved in your child’s development and an opportunity to give back to the Club that will give so much to your child.
We have been a great fundraising opportunity coming up at Westfield West Lakes – Thursday October 13 and Friday October 14. We will have a Jet Ski on display and would like to see if we can roster people on for a couple of hours to rattle the cans and raise some money along the way. I would like to see if any of our R&R team members would be available on either day to give a demonstration. This invitation is extended to all club members and we would greatly appreciate it if we could staff our display on both days. Westfield has generously come on board for two years as a major sponsor of the club. We get the chance to be on display to the community for these two days, raising our profile and much needed funds. Please wear your club colours. Contact me if you can assist in any way.
This week sees the start of club training and we have the following:
Wednesday 12/10 – Junior Pool Swimming
Largs Bay Swim Centre Victoria Road Largs Bay 7-8pm Cost $4.00 This is open to proficient members from last season.
This will include new members and Under 9’s once we undertake our proficiency assessment. A reminder a parent must be present whilst your child swims.
Friday 14/10 – Junior Board Training
Board Training for Under 10-13 4.45pm-6.00pm at the club. This is open to proficient members from last season.
This will include new members and Under 9’s once we undertake our proficiency assessment. A reminder a parent must be present whilst your child trains.
Saturday 15/10 – Junior Training
Start 12.45 pm on the lawn, for come and try please ensure you register upstairs and receive you top and cap prior to training commencing. Canteen helpers this week Under 11’s we require one person from 11.30-12.30 and three people from 2.30pm-4.30pm.
Thankyou to everyone for your patience with the canteen on Saturday. We were overwhelmed by the support you all gave and it will be back again next week from 11:30am -12:30pm and 2:30 -4:30pm. Due to the success of the toasties they will be back again next week for $1!
Don’t forget next Saturday we have a parents and caregivers information session upstairs in the club from 3.30pm at the conclusion of training.
Thank you
Pat Larven
Junior Co-ordinator
0419816911
A reminder that junior training starts this Saturday 8th October.
To avoid the queues you can register and pay online now but if you need assistance you can register and pay on Saturday at the Club from 11am.
You must complete the health declaration forms prior to training whether you are an existing member or not please get there early to complete these. Briefing on the lawn at 12:45pm for a 1.00pm start and a 3pm finish.
The canteen will be open prior to training from 11:30am-12:45pm with a reduced menu and after training 3pm – approx. 4:30pm. We will be running with a different special each week, so keep your eye out for our “Canteen Special” posts.
Other dates to remember:
I am pleased to announce that if you pay your membership and competition levy on Saturday you will receive a free Pink Hi-Vis Training top. You will need to speak to me about this (stocks are limited so get in quick).
Any questions or queries please give me a call on 0419816911
Pat Larven
It’s only four weeks to the start of the new season! We know that you’ve spent the whole winter pining for the beach but the wait is almost over. On October 8th the nipper season gets under way. You can pre-pay your membership fees now online. We will have the ability for you to pay at the club in person, but filling out your renewals and paying online will mean less standing around in lines on renewal days.
For those thinking about starting Surf Life Saving or coming back after an absence, Come and Try is on again this year and is only $15 per child for three weeks of Come and Try and we will take that cost off your child’s membership fee when you join up. For more info or to share with your friends, download the Come and Try Flyer.
This season’s Pool Rescue State Championships were held on the weekend of the 16th and 17th July at the SA Aquatic Centre at Marion.
Semaphore had one of its largest groups of competitors ever (16 in total) and as a result we finished 4th on the overall leader board. Although we are still waiting for the official results/points to come through from SLSSA this is definitely a very impressive result!
Outstanding efforts by all that attended with a massive medal tally of 27 comprising of 8 Gold, 14 Silver and 5 Bronze!!
Medals included:
– U12 Female 100m Obstacle – Ella Andrews – SILVER
– U12 Male 100m Obstacle – Will Larven – SILVER
– U17 Female 200m Obstacle – Bianca Williams – SILVER
– U17 Male 200m Obstacle – Danny Humphrey – BRONZE
– U17/19 50m Obstacle Relay – Danny Humphrey/Cooper Lienert/Nic Schulz/Bianca Williams – GOLD
– Open 50m Obstacle Relay – Trent Bampton/Kyle Thomas/Rhys Krauter/Sean McKenzie – SILVER
Danny Humphrey/Cooper Lienert/Nic Schulz/Bianca Williams – BRONZE
– U19 Male Line Throw – Cooper Lienert/Kyle Thomas – BRONZE
– U12 Female 50m with fins – Ella Andrews – SILVER
– U12/13 Female Patient Tow with fins – Ella Andrews/Sarah Edwards – SILVER
– U12/13 50m Medley Relay – Ella Andrews/Sarah Edwards/Will Larven/Charlize Williams – SILVER
– U17 Female 50m with fins – Bianca Williams – GOLD
– Open Male 50m with fins – Rhys Krauter – GOLD
Sean McKenzie – SILVER
– U17 Male 100m Manikin Tow with fins and rescue tube – Nic Schulz – BRONZE
– Open Male 100m Manikin Tow with fins and rescue tube – Sean McKenzie – SILVER
– U17/19 50m Medley Relay – Danny Humphrey/Cooper Lienert/Nic Schulz/Bianca Williams – SILVER
– Open 50m Medley Relay – Nic Schulz/Trent Bampton/Rhys Krauter/Sean McKenzie – GOLD
– U17 Male 50m Manikin Carry – Danny Humphrey – GOLD
– Open Male 50m Manikin Carry – Rhys Krauter – GOLD
Sean McKenzie – SILVER
– U17/19 25m Manikin Relay – Danny Humphrey/Cooper Lienert/Nic Schulz/Bianca Williams – SILVER
– Open 25m Manikin Relay – Danny Humphrey/Rhys Krauter/Nic Schulz/Sean McKenzie – GOLD
– U17 Male 100m Manikin Carry with fins – Danny Humphrey – SILVER
Nic Schulz – BRONZE
– Open Male 100m Manikin Carry with fins – Sean McKenzie – GOLD
Rhys Krauter – SILVER
A big thank you to all of those that came out and supported and helped out with officiating, volunteering and timekeeping. As usual Semaphore had more than their required quota!
