Juniors Weekly update

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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

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Local lads do our Club proud at Coolangatta

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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!

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Semaphore Members set to challenge themselves at Coolangatta Gold

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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.

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🍞Cheese Toasties order of the day for October 15

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Get on down to our Canteen before training this Saturday and buy one of Semaphore Bakeries hot pies, pasties, sausage rolls and donuts. (In fact why not one of each 😜🍩.
We will also continue with our cheese toasties for $1. The cheapest cheese toasty in town.
After training, our hot chips, nachos, wedges and hot dogs will be available.

When placing your order and waiting for your pick up, remember that he canteen crew are all volunteers. Thank you for your support.
U11’s have canteen volunteer duty this week.

Juniors Weekly Update

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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

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2016/17 Here We Come!

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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:

  • Pool Swimming starts Wednesday October 12 at the Largs Bay Swim Centre at 7.00pm for Under 10’s to Under 13’s
  • Board Training start Friday October 14 at 5.00pm at the Club for Under 10’s to Under 13’s.
  • (Under 9’s will be able to join pool swimming and board training once they have completed their proficiency qualifications)
  • At the conclusion of training we will have a club run – all age groups and parents welcome 1 or 2 km

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

Saturday Canteen is Back in 2016

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In 2016/17 season we are very excited to have the canteen available. The hours of operation will be 1130-1245 with a reduced menu and after training 3pm – approx. 430pm. We will be running with a different special each week, so keep your eye out for our “Canteen Special” posts. Our first special will be cheese toasties for $1, help support the club and come in early for a cheese toastie.

Other menu items  will include pies, pasties, sausage rolls and donuts from Semaphore Bakehouse, ham salad rolls, yoghurt and muesli, wedges, nachos, hot chips, drinks and chocolate bars.

It is always busy on the first week with all the new come and try nippers and the sign on desk busy with memberships making it the ideal time to get yourself and the kids a cheap, pre-training munchie.

Each week an age group will be rostered to help out in the canteen and Under 12’s are the first cab off the rank.

 

 

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Toys wanted for kids corner in the Bistro

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If you have any toys, in good shape, and safe for the littlies that you are willing to donate to the club to go into Kids Corner in the Bistro, please contact Abbie Kemp.

 

Abbie Kemp – Operations Manager

Military Road, Point Malcom Reserve, Semaphore Park – SA 5015

P: (08) 8449 8088   l     M: 0401680768

Bar and Bistro positions vacant.

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We now have some exciting positions to fill for the upcoming season

1 x Junior floor staff
1 x Qualified duty manager, RP badge is essential
1 x Bar staff
All positions are casual

Contact Abbie for more information.

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