All on the beach

IRB Carnival Report

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Just when you thought the Surf Season was finished a few hearty soles (11 of us) ventured down to Somerton for the 1st IRB Carnival (4 in total this year plus States) on Sunday 4th May. Some very good results overall fielding teams in the Opens , Masters & Females in near perfect conditions.  Highlight of the day being Nick Penny (Driver) & Ben Mahney (Crew) coming first in their heat of the Mass Rescue.
Tube Rescue :
Masters : Too cold for them !!!!
Opens : Driver – Ryan Sullivan , Crew – Ben Mahney , Patient – Nick Penny
The boys got off to a flyer with and finished a healthy 3rd in the heat , and 5th in the final.
Mass Rescue :
Masters : Driver – Neil Bisset , Crew – Mick Kenny , Patients – Sean Kenny & Bec Franklin
Gee if you want to see some fantastic sprinting off the beach start line, check our Neil & Micks’s running style !!!!! , the boys managed to finished 4th in their heat and 5th in the final
Opens : Driver – Nick Penny , Crew – Ben Mahney , Patient – Sean Kenny & Bec Franklin
What a start , the boys finished 1st in their heat , but due to an over zealous official, got picked up on a technicality and was D.Q.’d , watch this space as the they will be a force to be reckoned with.
Team Rescue :
Opens : Drivers – Ben Mahney & Mick Kenny , Crews – Sean Kenny & Nick Penny , Patients – Trent Bampton & Bec Franklin
The teams tried very hard but again got pinged on another technicality and was subsequently DQ’s  , BUT as least Trent Bampton ended up in the ocean as a patient !!!!
Straight Single Rescue :
Masters : Driver – Neil Bisset , Crew – Mick Kenny , Patient – Bec Franklin
Unfortunately we missed getting the patient to the start line in time before the start and so were DQ’d , pity as we were HOT FAVOURITES for this event !!!!!
Opens : Driver – Nick Penny , Crew – Ben Mahney , Patient – Bec Frankin
Reckon the boys got 4th in their heat and 5th in the final.
Females : Driver – Bec Franklin , Crew – Sean Kenny , Patient – Trent Bampton
Our first ever female IRB Driver in competition , great stuff Bec  , finished 4th in the heat.
With Dot Moffat as our Official on the beach , Georgia Kenny as the team manager , Ailsa & Carmel as the catering officers we all had a great day ,NEXT CARNIVAL PORT NOARLUNGA , SUNDAY 18th MAY why not come down to support or better still take part !!!!
P.S. Terry Purdie , your left over chocolate donuts and pastries were fantastic along with Ailsa’s hot pumpkin soup.

Boat License Course

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Thursday 29 May 2014
7.00 pm sharp at Glenelg Surf Club
$5 Surf Bronze holders
$35 General Public
Cash only on the night
Photo ID to be produced eg Drivers licence
Minimum age 16
Priority will be given to Surf Bronze holders
Please mention your club’s name when booking
Bookings by email only to
qmby@optusnet.com.au
Reply promptly if interested in attending
These sessions fill fast

See following site for handbook and practice questions

http://www.sa.gov.au/topics/transport-travel-and-motoring/boating-and-marine/boat-operators-licences-and-permits/applying-for-a-boat-licence

Semaphore SLSC Constitution Update

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Throughout season 2013/14 the Semaphore SLSC Board of Management has been undertaking a process of updating the constitution.  The updated version of the constitution has been developed using the best practice templates provided by Surf Lifesaving Australia and Surf Lifesaving South Australia.  A number of other clubs in South Australia have already adopted this template.  By adopting a constitution that aligns with the state and national bodies, Semaphore SLSC will ensure that all of its policies and procedures remain up to date.  The Board of Management is now seeking feedback on the draft constitution.  There will also be an information session for interested members to discuss the draft in detail.  The aim is to send out the final draft constitution to members with the Agenda for the 2014 AGM.  The updated constitution can then be discussed and voted on at the AGM.

Feedback can be forwarded to dalewelsh0@gmail.com or nbisset@bigpond.net.au

Semaphore Club Constitution with new membership categories (model template)

 

Senior Surf Sports Committee

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The Senior Surf Sports Committee are meeting tonight from 6.30-8pm (at the latest) to discuss our winter training program and the upcoming State Pool Rescue Championships. If you are keen to be involved with our committee (in any capacity) please join us at this meeting. We would particularly like a rep from the Masters group to join so we ensure all are included in planning. If you would like to know more please contact Karin Humphrey at kaz412@bigpond.com or on 0403221592

Gym Users

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Any members who are using the gym facilities in the club rooms must remember the requirements expected from you.
You must ensure you are signing in and out of the gym every time you use it and ensure the gym is tidy at all times.
Please remember only members who are financial and have been through an induction are allowed to use the gym facilities.
Thank you

IRB Carnival this Sunday (4th of May)

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Anyone interested in taking part in the IRB Carnival at Somerton this Sunday morning (4th if May) please contact Ryan Sullivan (IRB Captain) on 0407 375 799 or RSullivan@blubuilt.com.au
Looking for IRB drivers, crew members and patients!
Be on the beach at 7:30am for a 9am start and events should be wrapped up by lunchtime.
Should be a great day, would love to see as many Semaphore spectators down there supporting our crews!

SA Pool Rescue Competition 2014

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Anyone interested in competing in the 2014 SA Pool Rescue Competition click on the following link to find out all the details!

 

http://www.surfrescue.com.au/docs/C14031%20Pool%20States.pdf

2014 Australian Titles in Perth!

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Well done to our three club members, Bryanna Bisset, Jack Wells & Nic Schulz  who competed at Aussies this year.
They all did really well, with each one coming away with personal bests for this event.
The conditions on Monday and Tuesday were very average to say the least, but by the time Miss B arrived in Perth, conditions were perfect for her ski event where she finished in 11th place in her heat. Other highlights were Jack making it through to the semis in the swim, and Nic to the quarters in the board race.
Thanks to all the supporters and coaches and those from other clubs who provided assistance to our team on the beach.

Members Draw!

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The members draw will be this Friday the 11th of April between 6:30 – 7:30pm. The money up for grabs is back to $50, see you there!

New Website!

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We are pleased to announce the release of our new Semaphore SLSC website!

This new format will allow for a more interactive and continuously updated website that should become your number one place to find any information regarding Juniors, Seniors, Training, Patrol, Events and much much more!

We chose to release this new website during the off season so that we are able to determine and fix any issues that might arise in the early stages but also so that we can head into the 2014/15 season fully prepared with a whole new approach to communication!

A weekly bulletin will continue to be sent weekly, however will contain all the information that has been uploaded onto the website and will have links that will redirect you to the website.

This is a new process for all of us so please bear with us as we continue to fine tune the process.

If you notice any issues or have any feedback with the new website please email them to website@semaphoreslsc.com.au or feel free to contact me at georgiarobbins47@gmail.com or on 0408 841 160. After all this website is designed to be as user friendly and informative as possible for both club members and the general public.

Finally a huge thank you to our very own Semaphore Member Rhys Moult who put endless amounts of work into building and designing this new website, it is an incredible achievement and we just cannot thank you enough!

Thanks for your cooperation!

Georgia Robbins

Communication Officer