Juniors Weekly Update

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Hi Everyone.

Coming Up this week

  • Board Training Friday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. This week will be at the Club.
  • BBQ this week Sand Crabs
  • Board Washing Under 12’s
  • This Saturday will have a club swim at the conclusion of training
  • Saturday December 12 – There will be no Junior Training at Semaphore with the carnival being held at Port Elliott on Sunday December 13. Junior Training (Under 9 – Under 13) will be held at Port Elliott from 1-3pm will be joining Port Elliott and training with them on the day, they have a sausage sizzle at their club at the end of training and a special visitor for the kids.
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Club Swim – Saturday 5th December

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On Saturday 5th December we will be holding a Club Swim.

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 swim will be given a numbered paddle pop stick. These are to be put in the container that will be on the bar upstairs. Prizes wil be awarded at the conclusion of the swim with 5 prizes awarded to 5 lucky participants. You don’t have to win the swim to win a prize!

Please note that at present we are expecting a temperature on Saturday of 38 degrees!!

Somerton Signature Challenge

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Registrations are now open for the 2015 Somerton Signature Challenge. Lots of improvements have been made to this years event and competitors are invited to register online and find out how the “Challenge” is evolving.

To be held on Sunday 20th December the Somerton Signature Challenge is a 16.5km Ironman/Ironwoman endurance event and includes three legs: – swim, board and ski with three run transitions.

The individual event components are;
• Swim – 1.6 km
• Run – 1.6 km
• Surf Ski – 5 km
• Run – 2 km
• Board – 3.2 km
• Run – 3.2 km

Participants can choose to compete in either the Somerton Signature open, masters or age group (U15, U17, U19) categories, the Somerton Signature Silver event that drops the surf ski leg (for those competitors that do not ski) or the Somerton Signature Team Relay category. Prior to the start of the event there will be an age group based ‘Dash for Cash’ for junior competitors in the under 11 to under 14 age groups.

Register now! Visit http://somertonsurfclub.com.au

Juniors Weekly Update

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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

  • Board Training Friday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. If unsure please feel free to ring me.
  • Wave Warriors at Henley Beach Saturday morning December 5 open to Under 9’s upwards to register or find more information go to   http://www.wavewarriors.com.au/events/HENLEY-SA-6.htm
  • Port Elliott Carnival Sunday December 13 – program schedule to follow soon
  • Saturday December 19 Final Training prior to the Christmas Break – Special Visit from Santa at the conclusion of training!
  • March Past Training starts at 12.15pm on Saturday for Under 9’s to Under 13’s, congratulations on your performance last week and we still have more places available to join in, please speak to Brooke, Kelly or myself
  • Come and try remains open to new people up until December 31 so it’s not too late to come and try!
  • Briefing on the lawn 1.00pm – Training finishes at 3.00pm
  • BBQ this week Under 9’s if you can help please speak to Pat
  • Board Washing Under 8’s
  • Uniform shop is open 11.30am -12.45pm
  • This Saturday will have a club marathon for Under 9 upwards at the conclusion of training.
  • Hi-Vis tops – purchase a new top on Saturday and trade in your old one and receive a $5.00 discount on the new one.

Cheers,

Pat

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Wave Warriors

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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

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Club Marathon – Saturday 21st November

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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!

Junior News

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Hi Everyone.

  • Board Training Friday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. If unsure please feel free to ring me.
  • A reminder March Past Training starts at 12.15pm on Saturday for Under 9’s to Under 13’s.
  • Briefing on the lawn 1.00pm – Training finishes at 3.00pm
  • BBQ this week Under 7’s if you can help please speak to Pat
  • Board Washing Under 12’s
  • Uniform shop is open 11.30am -12.45pm – Red Nipper Tops in Stock
  • Carnival helpers required – we need your help – forms are notice board upstairs please help make the carnival a success by volunteering an hour of your time.
  • Post Carnival meals from 5.30pm on Sunday Adults $10 Kids $7 all welcome including our Under 7&8’s
    • Chick or Beef Schnitzel, with chips, salad and your choice of gravy, pepper or mushroom
    • Warm Chicken salad
    • Fish and Chips
    • Beef Korma with rice
    • Vegetarian  burger with chips –

 

Cheers

Pat

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Club Swim Saturday 14th November

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Our whole club events continue!
On Saturday 14th November we will be holding a Club Swim.

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 swim will be given a raffle ticket. Tickets will be drawn upstairs at the conclusion of the swim with 5 prizes awarded to 5 lucky participants. You don’t have to win the swim to win a prize!

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Club Run Saturday 7th November

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Our first whole club event for the season is to be held on Saturday 7th November.
This will be the first of several and will be a Club Run.

All members are encouraged to ‘have a go’.
Marshaling will be at 3.15pm for a 3.30pm start.

All of those that complete the run will be given a raffle ticket. Tickets will be drawn upstairs at the conclusion of the run with 5 prizes awarded to 5 lucky participants. You don’t have to win the race to win a prize!

Nippers Weekly Update

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Hi Everyone.

 

It was great to see a large number turn out for our third week of the season and again a large number of come and try kids return for the their third week on the beach. Well done to those who completed their proficiency swims and again we will try to get through more swims this week.

 

Come and try remains open to new people up until December 31 so it’s not too late to come and try!

 

Hi-Vis tops – purchase a new top on Saturday and trade in your old one and receive a $5.00 discount on the new one.

 

  • Board Training Friday evening from 5.00pm to 6.00pm. Your age group manager will be in contact to let you know if you are able to participate on Friday evening. If unsure please feel free to ring me.
  • A reminder March Past Training starts at 12.15pm on Saturday for Under 9’s to Under 13’s.
  • Any Under 14’s not attending the Surf Camp this weekend – training as normal this weekend
  • Briefing on the lawn 1.00pm – Training finishes at 3.00pm
  • Board Rescue Training – Under 11 to Under 13 3.00-3.30pm
  • BBQ this week Under 12’s if you can help please speak to Pat
  • Board Washing Under 11’s
  • Uniform shop is open 11.30am -12.45pm
  • Carnival helpers required – we need your help – forms are notice board upstairs please help make the carnival a success by volunteering an hour of your time.

 

Cheers

Pat

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