No Junior Swimming training this Wed 6th Feb
Due to Squad time trials being conducted there will be no Junior Swimming training at Largs Bay Swim Centre this Wednesday 6th February. Things will return to normal next week.
Junior Weekly Report
The junior part of the shed has now been completely packed up, a HUGE thanks to those members of JONES PATROL for coming in early helping to clear everything out last Friday (Australia Day)
Board Training
As usual this Friday 5:00pm for a 5:15pm start
Semaphore Training as Usual for U7’s and U8’s
Training for the U7’s and 8’s will be available as usual at Semaphore with our U7’s Age Group manager. Muster to be on the Grass across from the Patrol Shed on the Northern side of
the main club building.
Todd will be taking care of both groups so please volunteer to help him where you can. Don’t wait to be asked!!
Branch Finale – 3rd February
It’s finally here. The branch series finale at Southport SLSC. This Carnival will see the Branches compete against each other. That’s right well be on the same side as Grange, West Beach, and Henly Beach
I’m pleased to announce or Branch Cap Colour is ‘RED’
Nominations have been taken and Team allocations will be sent via E-Mail later in the week
Please Note: We require 1 Official AND 1 Water Cover person at any one stage so bring your gear and we’ll organize a roster that morning.
The proposed schedule for this carnival is:
Please Note as you can see from the supplied maps access to parking is restricted and there is a large walk from the parking area so please allow plenty of time to ensure you make the start of the first event.
Junior Carnival 3 – Normanville – 11th February
Our 3rd Junior Carnival for 2018 is located at Normanville on 11th of February. The preliminary event schedule has been released and is provided below for your information.
As many families choose to stay at or around Normanville for the weekend, training on Saturday 10th February for U8’s to U13’s will be at Normanville SLSC at 11am, with marshalling on the grass area at 10:45am. We will need to provide our own water cover for this training so any qualified Parents or Siblings that can help in this regard would be greatly appreciated.
On the day of Carnival, we will again require Water Cover,2 People at any one time at least 1 of them a Bronze Medal Holder. Please send nominations to Paul Breden, patrols@semaphoreslsc.com.au . Big thanks to those who have already offered their assistance.
In addition Semaphore is also required to provide 5 Officials for this carnival so anyone able to help in this regard please contact Junior Convener, Bruce Moseley 0428 580 507.
***Change to Dinner Saturday***
I have enough people interested to arrange a booking for Dinner on the Saturday Night prior to the carnival. We have however been contacted by the Normanville SLSC who will have their bistro open on Friday and Saturday Night. I intend to book our dinner at their club rather that the Normanville Pub, that is after some due diligence on their capacity or unless there is a huge vote against it. A menu will be available shortly.
Junior Presentation Day – 12th March (Day after State Champs)
Junior Presentation Day will take place on Monday 12th March (Adelaide Cup Day) with all groups in attendance U7’s all the way through to Under 13’s. Timings TBC but the day will involve the following:
- Shaving Cream Fight on the Beach (beware parents if you’re on the beach your fair game, trust me, I learnt the hard way!)
- BBQ
- Presentations for each age group
Upcoming Notable Dates –
3 Feb – U9 – U13 Branch Carnival Finale – Southport
U7 – U8 only Training Semaphore
10 Feb – U8 – U13 Junior Training – Normanville
U7 Training Semaphore
11 Feb – Junior Carnival – Normanville
24 Feb – Junior Qualifying – Grange
10/11 Mar – Junior State Championships – Glenelg
12 Mar – Junior Presentation Day U7 – U13
For a printable version of these upcoming dates with details use the following link: 31/1 Update – Nippers Calendar and Assoc Info
Finally a special thank you to all the patrol & Club members for their help on Friday cleaning up the junior side of the club.
Junior Weekly Report
Board Training
No Board training on Australia Day.
Nippers Training ***** Start Time 10:am*****
Given the extreme temperatures this Saturday Junior Training has been brought forward to 10:00am in order to evade most of the heat. Muster at the usual spot at 9:45am.
Post Training BBQ – U7’s
BBQ after training this week to be run by the U7’s, with volunteers required as usual.
Nipperthon 2018 – 28th January
Nominations are still open for SLSSA’s Nipperthon at West Beach SLSC on this Sunday 28th January. Marshalling from 8:30 with the events startin at 9am. Nipperthon is an Ironman style event open to Age Groups U’9s – 13’s with separate events for both individuals and teams of 2-3. Registration is required. More information and to resister use following link. SLSSA Nipperthon ’18
If you require the use of a Club Board to compete please see Steph Breden (Junior Sports Secretary) on Saturday or send her a Text message on 0429 046 362 for details.
Branch Finale – 3rd February
The branch series carnivals will culminate in a finale on 3rd February at Southport SLSC. This Carnival will see the Branches compete against each other. That’s right well be on the same side as Grange, West Beach, Henly, and North Haven. Competitors from each Branch will be issued with a Branch Cap to compete in and to identify the different teams.
** Please Note that training for the U7’s and 8’s will be available as usual at Semaphore with our U7’s Age Group manager. Muster to be on the Grass across from the Patrol Shed on the Northern side of the main club building.
Nominations have been taken and more details will hopefully be available this week
The proposed schedule for this carnival is:
Junior Carnival 3 – Normanville – 11th February
Our 3rd Junior Carnival for 2018 is located at Normanville on 11th of February. The preliminary event schedule has been released and is provided below for your information. Please let your Age Group Manager if you will be available to compete at this Carnival.
As many families choose to stay at or around Normanville for the weekend, training on Saturday 10th February for U8’s to U13’s will be at Normanville SLSC. Time TBC. We will need to provide our own water cover for this training so any qualified Parents or Siblings that can help in this regard would be greatly appreciated.
On the day of Carnival, we will again require Water Cover, 2 People at any one time at least 1 of them a Bronze Medal Holder. Please send nominations to Paul Breden, patrols@semaphoreslsc.com.au . Big thanks to those who have already offered their assistance.
In addition Semaphore is also required to provide 5 Officials for this carnival so anyone able to help in this regard please contact Junior Convener, Bruce Moseley 0428 580 507.
** ROI for Dinner at Normanville Hotel***
Please register your interest in having Dinner at the Normanville Hotel on the Saturday evening prior to the Carnival by 12pm Sunday 28th January to Steph on 0429 046 362 (please include number of people). If we get enough interest we will try to arrange a reserved area well as ask them to open their kitchen early to cope with us all.
Junior Presentation Day – 12th March (Day after State Champs)
Junior Presentation Day will take place on Monday 12th March (Adelaide Cup Day) with all groups in attendance U7’s all the way through to Under 13’s. Timings TBC but the day will involve the following:
- Shaving Cream Fight on the Beach (beware parents if you’re on the beach you’re fair game, trust me, I learnt the hard way!)
- BBQ
- Presentations for each age group
Upcoming Notable Dates –
28 Jan – SLSSA Nipperthon – West Beach
3 Feb – U9 – U13 Branch Carnival Finale – Southport
U7 – U8 only Training Semaphore
10 Feb – U8 – U13 Junior Training – Normanville
U7 Training Semaphore
11 Feb – Junior Carnival – Normanville
24 Feb – Junior Qualifying – Grange
10/11 Mar – Junior State Championships – Glenelg
12 Mar – Junior Presentation Day U7 – U13
***Club Champ dates TBC
For a printable version of these upcoming dates with details use the following link. Nippers Calendar & assoc Info
Stay safe in the hot weather. See you on the beach!
Junior Weekly Report
So Nippers isn’t all about Surf Sports.
When we get the chance, like Saturday with the cooler temp, we also teach what we call Surf Ed. Here we see some Under 7’s and Under 8’s learning about D.R.S.A.B.C.D. (that’s Danger, Response, Send (for help), Airway, Breathing, Compressions, and Defibrillation).
Surf Ed is taught at different levels depending on the Age Group with a view for our Under 13’s to be ready to complete their Surf Rescue Certificate training at 14 years of age. Once completed they are ready to join a patrol group and be eligible to provide water cover for Junior carnivals and training.
A huge thanks to Brad Tunbridge for running these very valuable Surf Ed sessions on Saturday.
It’s worth noting any students who are Club Members and have completed a Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion can have these awards recognised by registering them with their school VET Coordinator to gain SACE credits. See the following for more information Surf Life Saving and SACE.pdf
Board Training
The Hot Weather Policy has been invoked and Board training has been cancelled this Friday 19th January.
Please ensure that your child’s contact details (mobile and E-mail) in the Surf Life Saving SA Members Portal are up to date as this is how we confirm changes.
Nippers Training – Will go ahead as usual, however if the forecast changes more information will be released.
Post Training BBQ – U13’s
BBQ after training this week to be run by the U13’s, with volunteers required as usual.
Swim Training
Reminder that on Wednesday nights there is a weekly Nipper Swim Training session at Largs Bay Swim Center. This session is specifically for Nippers to increase their confidence and stamina for their ocean swims. It is available for U8’s to U13’s that are already competent swimmers. It is not a learn to swim class.
Training Starts at 7pm till 8pm, Cost is $4
Nipperthon 2018 – 28th January
West Beach is running its yearly Nipperthon on Sunday 28th January from 9am. Nipperthon is an Ironman style event open to Age Groups U’9s – 13’s with separate events for both individuals and teams of 2-3. Registration is required. More information and to resister use following link. SLSSA Nipperthon ’18
Branch Finale – 3rd February
The branch series carnivals will culminate in a finale on 3rd February at Southport SLSC. This Carnival will see the Branches compete against each other. That’s right, we’ll be on the same side as Grange, West Beach, Henly, and North Haven. Competitors from each Branch will be issued with a Branch Cap to compete in and to identify the different teams.
Please let your Age Group Manager know this weekend if you want to nominate. You ae required to have competed in a State Carnival this season (Pt Noarlunga or Glenelg) as well as one of the two branch carnivals to be eligible. Unfortunately, this Finale is restricted to the U9 to U14 Age Groups. Training will continue as usual at Semaphore on this day for U7’s and U8’s.
The proposed schedule for this carnival is:
More information to follow
Junior Carnival 3 – Normanville – 11th February
Our 3rd Junior Carnival for 2018 is located at Normanville on 11th of February. The preliminary event schedule has been released and is provided below for your information. Please let your Age Group Manager if you will be available to compete at this Carnival. More information will be provided as it becomes available
As many families choose to stay at or around Normanville for the weekend, training on Saturday 10th February for U8’s to U13’s will be at Normanville SLSC. Time TBC.
Upcoming Notable Dates
28 Jan – SLSSA Nipperthon – West Beach
3 Feb – Branch Carnival Finale – Southport
10 Feb – U8 – U13 Junior Training – Normanville
11 Feb – Junior Carnival – Normanville
24 Feb – Junior Qualifying – Grange
10/11 Mar – Junior State Championships – Glenelg
TBC – Junior Presentation Day
See you on the beach!!
New Volunteer Opportunity: Safeguarding Officers
Surf Life Saving SA have requested that each club has a minimum of 2 Safeguarding Officers per club Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club takes the protection of our members very seriously and want to ensure that we have a range of people across all areas that our young people aged under 18 are involved in. The Safeguarding Officer Role replaces the Nipper Safe Officer Role taking into account that legislation covers everyone under the age of 18. Those in the Role will be identified to members on our website, have their photo up in the club so they can be identified by new members and will deal with complaints raised by members regarding any issues around safety of children as well as being involved in supporting development of policies to keep the children and young people safe.
Safeguarding Officers are required to be aged 18 or over and have or be willing to undertake:
- Department of Social Inclusion Children’s Clearance
- Responding to Abuse and Neglect Certificate or Child Safe Environments Course
- Surf Life Saving Safeguarding Children Training Program – Next Training offered on Wednesday 17 January 2018
Semaphore Surf Life Saving Club would like to have a male and female identified within the Juniors Training, Seniors Training, Patrols and within the Awards Training Team. At this time Jennie Charlton and Sean McKenzie have been identified as the Board of Management Safeguarding Officers at this stage and will support any members in undertaking this role. Please contact Jennie on instructor@semaphoreslsc.com.au if you would like to know more about this role or would like to nominate yourself by Monday 15 January 2018 so we can book you into course.
Junior Weekly Report
Board Training
Continues as usual this Friday from 5pm. Meet on the grass from 4:45pm. Water cover volunteers required.
Nippers Training – Back to normal time this week 12:45pm for 1pm Start.
Post Training BBQ – U12’s
BBQ after training this week to be run by the U12’s, with volunteers required as usual.
Branch Carnival – 14th January
The next branch carnival is this Sunday (14th January) at Henley Beach SLSC. Sign on from 8:30am, with events starting at 9am with an expected finish time of 11am. The proposed event schedule for all age groups is as follows.
We will require 4 Water Cover volunteers 3 on Boards and 1 with a tube on the day. If you can help in this regard please text Ian Biggs on 0430 572 982.
Bacon and Egg Sandwiches will be available from the BBQ and the HSLSC Ocean view Restaurant will be open for breakfast from 8am -11:30, and Lunch from 12pm
Please Note: To be eligible to compete at the Brach Carnival Finale on 3rd Feb at Southport each nipper must have competed at a minimum of 1 Branch Carnival and 1 State Carnival.
Swim Training
Nipper Swim Training at Largs Pool will recommence for 2018 on 17th January 2018.
Training Starts at 7pm till 8pm, Cost is $4
5 Person RnR Training
The RnR State Carnival is tentatively scheduled for 17th Feb 2018 (tbc) at Grange Surf Lifesaving Club. Any U13 or U12 Nippers interested in training in 5 person RnR in order to compete need to contact Steph Breden via email stephpaul@adam.com.au for further details. This will be the last call for interested parties.
Please Note: Given the time frame it will be imperative that a commitment be made to attend all scheduled training sessions between now and the carnival.
Nipperthon 2018
West Beach are running their yearly Nipperthon on Sunday 28th January from 9am. Nipperthon is an Ironman style event open to Age Groups U’9s – 13’s with separate events for both individuals and teams of 2-3. Registration is required. More information is available via the following link: SLSSA Nipperthon ’18
Upcoming Notable Dates
17 Jan – Swim Training Resumes
28 Jan – SLSSA Nipperthon – West Beach
3 Feb – Branch Carnival Finale – Southport
10 Feb – U8 – U13 Junior Training – Normanville
11 Feb – Junior Carnival – Normanville
24 Feb – Junior Qualifying – Grange
10/11 Mar – Junior State Championships – Glenelg
TBC – Junior Presentation Day
2018 Semaphore SLSC Calendar on sale
The 2018 Semaphore Surf Life Saving Calendar is still available over the bar or via the uniform shop.
Reduced Price of $12
Youth Development Update
Hi All,
After thought and consideration as of the first Saturday in 2018, youth development trainings will now be shortened to 1 hour and will begin at 10 AM and conclude at 11 AM. From 11am to 12pm there will be Board rescue session for those interested, whilst we are looking at also getting some boats and IRBS’s down for those who would also like to try that for an hour.
The U13’s will be joining us as they begin to transition into the group for the following season. I look forward to setting new record numbers!
For those who do iron person training in the morning with Sean, Jacko Mahney will take a gym session from 10-11am to add another element of training whilst giving a better chance to warm up and recover. Those who are unable to attend iron training or not quite confident enough will be on the beach with myself.
Look forward to seeing you all out there.
Luke
Junior Weekly Report
Happy New New Year to all, it’s time to get back on the beach for some surf fun!
Board Training
Board Training will be on this Friday night. Meet on the grass next to the Club at 5pm for a 5:15pm start.
Nippers Training
Nippers Training resumes on Saturday 6th January at this stage at the normal time of 12:45pm. However if the weather is as hot as forecast Nippers will start earlier with a modified program. Should the forecasted temperature in Saturday’s Advertiser be 38 degrees or over then training will start at 11am. This will also be confirmed via E-mail and SMS on Friday Night/Saturday morning so keep an eye out.
Post Training BBQ
With the canteen now closed until next season, a BBQ will be will be available post training, with Under 11s the first Age Group to assist with cooking and service.
Branch Carnival Sunday 14th January
The next branch carnival is next Sunday 14th January ant Henley Beach SLSC. Sign on from 8:30am, events start at 9am with an expected finish time of 11am. Click the link below for details.
Branch Carnival 2 Event Schedule
Branch Carnival Finale
The branch carnivals held this season will culminate in a finale scheduled for February 3rd at Southport SLSC. At this finale, a whole branch will be considered as one team. For us that means the Western Branch with our teammates being Henley Beach, West Beach, Grange, and North Haven. All branch members that have attended 1 Branch Event as well as 1 State Carnival will be eligible to participate. The new format will focus on a new Branch versus Branch format creating a competitive environment for all branch members. (inclusive not exclusive)
Details:
Date – Saturday 3rd Feb
Time – 7.30am Marshalling / 12.30 Presentation
Cost – Fee Event ( Branch Caps will be provided for each event )
Venue – Southport SC
Branches – Western vs Holdfast vs Midcoast/Southern
Ages – Under 9 to Under 14
Events – 7 Events (each competitor can be selected for a maximum of 4 events)
Click on the link below for further details:
One last thing – welcome back for the second half of the season and remember please be surf and sun smart.
See you on the beach!
Under 13’s prepare for transition into Youth group
As of the first training back on January 6th, U13s are asked to train at 10am on Saturdays with the youth development group until the end of the season.
This will assist with their transition into the youth group.
Thanks,
Luke Zille