R&R Training is suspended for the foreseeable future. Given the close proximity that R&R competitors need to operate at as well as the possibility of Covid-19 transmission among unvaccinated children under 12 it has been decided to suspend both 5 person and 2 person R&R Training for the present time.
We will let you know when or if they will recommence this season.
We welcome Largs Bay Swim Center as a Bronze Sponsor of Semaphore SLSC. Many of our Club’s members have enjoyed a long relationship with the Center and this has lead to this great business coming on board as official Club Sponsors.
Many of our Nippers currently enjoy the learn to swim classes with some already graduated to the squad programs and as such have joined the majority of our Youth and Senior competitors.
In fact we would urge any Nipper wanting to be successful in surf competition, if not currently undertaking learn to swim or squad sessions, to do so. It is one of the most important skills in Surf Life Saving. Just because you can stay afloat in a pool doesn’t mean you can complete a 150m open water proficiency swim.
We even have a Club swim nights as part of the centre’s Aussies Squad on Wednesday nights from 7pm, or once graduated from the learn to swim program we have a squad for our Nippers simply to assist in building endurance for surf swimming.
Contact the Centre on 8341 6062 to ask about the right session for you or your children.
With the recent changes in COVID restrictions we are pleased to announce that we will be able to have presentations as one group this year. We will be utilising the downstairs area (similar to christmas breakup) to facilitate the forecasted number of attendees.
We are looking forward to seeing all our Nippers receive their Surf Ed or Participation Certificates as well as their Team Member Medals and celebrate our age group champions and runner-ups, as well as our age group Coaches and Club Person award recipients .
With in the next 24 hours you will receive a text or E-mail requesting RSVP information which will allow us to cater appropriately for lunch which will consist of the following offerings.
Approximate Timeline
Following presentations the club will remain open to all members to celebrate the 2021 Season.
ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND but please RSVP
As usual the Club will be hosting a Post Carnival Dinner with a short presentation of how the age groups preformed on the day. Simple no fuss meals at special prices. **members discount not applicable on post carnival meals**
Orders will be taken from 5:30pm with presentations to take place around 6pm.
POST CARNIVAL MENU – ADULT serve $12 KIDS serve $10
As many of you may know the second Junior Carnival is scheduled for this this coming Sunday (13th Dec) and will be held at Grange SLSC.
Whilst at this stage we have not heard that the event is approved by Health SA, planning is continuing as if it was.
All competitor entries have been made and are now closed. It is possible that both March Past and R&R events will go ahead this weekend more information will be available by Saturday.
Full Carnival Schedule Available HERE
Carnival Site Map Available HERE
WHAT PARENTS NEED TO KNOW.
Surf SA wishes us to remind you of your required compliance with thier COVID Safe or COVID Management plan (pending the SA Health decision). As such if you do not wish to comply, you should not attend.
Assigned COVID Marshals are volunteer parents just like you & any abuse will not be tolerated.
Parents should bring their own shade (such as big hat or umbrella) – it is not ok for you to enter the field of play to use the Club tents as this puts us in breach with SAPOL.
There may be a restriction on number of parent/carers pending outcome of COVID Management plan application.
Unlike last time where a ticket was required for spectators to attend, Surf SA will be supplying wristbands to each club based on the number of competitors. They have put this in place to properly enforce the 1 spectator per competitor allowance. AND ALL attendees will need to complete the COVID-SAfe check in process using the events QR code
Kids Loving Surf Life Saving as an activity??
Looking for School Holiday activities for your kids??
Did you know that VACSWIM runs a program inconjunction with Surf Life Saving SA right here out of Semaphore SLSC every January??
VACSWIM runs summer holiday swimming programs for children aged 5 – 13 years old. The program helps children develop water awareness, safety, confidence and skills. Sessions are held at over 120 locations across the state and are delivered by our providers – Royal Life Saving, Surf Life Saving SA, YMCA, Hallet, Town of Gawler, Tatiara District Council and Innovative Leisure Management.
VACSWIM Program runs for 7 days (Weekdays – Mon 4th – Tue 12th Jan) Sessions are 45 mins | Semaphore location cost – $55 per child
Online enrolments are now open and will close at 5.00pm on Sun 20 Dec.
SEE BELOW FOR HOW TO ENROL
For further information, please call the Surf Life Saving SA VACSWIM team on (08) 8354 6996 or email vacswim@surflifesavingsa.com.au
To Enrol Your Child:
Choose the level that is appropriate for your child based on the chart below as a guide (children are assessed on the first day by instructors to see if they need to be moved up or down a level)
For an overview of what children learn at different ‘Surf and Survive’ levels. CLICK HERE
Visit www.vacswimsa.com.au and type your location into the map on the home page. SEMAPHORE This will zoom in and show the available VACSWIM programs nearest to you. If you only wish to see beach locations or only pool locations, check the ‘filter by location’ buttons on the top left.
To view more details about a certain location (dates, cost, etc.) click on the red location pin and it’s ‘View More’ button.
When you are ready, press the green ‘Click to book online’ button to be taken to the booking portal of the program provider for that location (e.g. Royal Life Saving, Surf Life Saving SA, YMCA, etc.) and complete your booking.
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
Bar and Bistro next week will continue to trade however:
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.
The Semaphore SLSC uniform shop is offering a special season opening training pack for Nippers, at the discounted cost of $60. This pack contains everything you need to kick your child’s season off. To pre-order please fill in the on-line order form below. Please pay when you collect your pack from the club uniform shop.
If you only need particular items, our uniform shop will be open as usual from 11am before Nipper training on Saturdays.
The uniform shop is located in the boat shed under the main club, near the change rooms.
Stay tuned for details of a Semaphore online uniform shop, to come later this year.
1 Nippers Long Sleeved Training Top
1 Hi Vis Singlet
1 Broad Brimmed Hat with Logo
Semaphore SLSC has celebrated Christmas early with a special visit from Santa himself. His elves were also very busy handing out treats to the youngsters.
Water Cover members were so excited about his pending visit they dressed up for the occasion. Thanks to all of those volunteers who made the day special for our nippers and their families.
Full sized Santa photos are available for download. Simply email juniorsec@semaphoreslsc.com.au to get a link and password. Your child’s name and Age group must be included before access to photos can be granted.
There will be no canteen this weekend.
Pies, Pasty’s and sausage rolls will be available in the morning with a BBQ following training.
The summer $5 deal is back: Sausage, Drink and a Zooper Dooper.