To maintain continuity in the current uncertain times and with the support of Club Presidents, SLSSA has postponed its Board elections until its November AGM. They were to be held in May.
Any member interested in nominating for a Board Directors role this year does not need to nominate now, further information will be sent closer to the November AGM to seek nominees. Thank you.
Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation all club activities have been cancelled until further notice. This includes the bar, bistro, gym and all training sessions.
The Board of Management would like to thank everyone for their support and wishes everyone well during this unprecedented time.
Surf Life Saving South Australia have now advised that Day 2 & 3 of the State Championships scheduled for the following weekends (21st and 22nd March – Juniors and 28th and 29th March – Seniors) has also been cancelled.
More details regarding this update are available on the SSLSA website HERE
Planning is underway for a club event next Saturday 21st March. It is in the early planning stages but please keep the day free. More info to follow.
SLSSA have also advised an update regarding Aussies will be released SLSA later tonight.
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Surf Life Saving South Australia have advised that Day 1 of the State Championships scheduled for this weekend (14th March – Juniors and 15th March – Seniors) has been cancelled.
More details are available on the SSLSA website HERE
Board training and March Past training will go ahead this evening (13th March). If unwell please do not attend.
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Are you interested in being a Surf Life Saving Training Officer?
Training Officers play a critical role in surf clubs, up-skilling members and putting our patrol members on the beach. A diverse group of trainers is needed to make this happen. We are particularly in need of Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC) trainers.
If you hold a Bronze, IRB or ARTC award you are eligable to undertake the training to become a Training Officer for that particular award.
Surf Life Saving South Australia is offering a 3-day course on the 13th, 20th and 27th June (attendance at all 3 days is compulsory).
If you are interested in attending please contact: kate.powell@surflifesavingsa.com.au
If you would like to talk to someone at the club about what it is like to be a Training Officer and what is involved, you can talk to Heather Eckert, Mick Kenny or Andrew Spencer (Bronze trainers) or Mick Jarvis or Neil Bisset (Subject matter experts).
Board Training – muster at 4:45pm for a 5:00pm start
March Past Training – Friday 6:15pm – A Team Only
Junior State Champs 14th March & 21st-22nd March
A quick note about how State Championships work before we get into the detail of the events.
At State Championships medals will be awarded to those who place 1st, 2nd and 3rd in any event (team and individual). Points will also awarded to the club for anyone who places in the top six of any event (team and individual). Points accumulated over the three days go towards the club competition, with the winning club announced at the end of States. So whether you are competing as an individual or as part of a team, you are also helping accumulate points for the club. Above all, remember to try your best, support each other and have fun!
Day 1, 2 & 3 of Junior State Championships are scheduled over two consecutive weekends. Day 1 will be on 14th March and Day 2 & 3 on the following weekend (21st & 22nd March).
Nominations for all three days are closed
** No Late Entries can be Accepted**
The detailed schedule of events for Day 1 is below. Detailed schedules for Days 2 & 3 will be available in next week’s newsletter.
DAY 1 – Saturday 14th March ~ Port Noarlunga SLSC
Events held on Day 1 are either staged as a qualifying competition for Days 2 and 3, and others are competed to medals (see the schedule below for details). Please note that this program is subject to weather and beach conditions on the day. The order of some events may change and as such competitors should be on the beach ready to compete from the start of the day in case their event is held earlier than expected.
All Semaphore competitors are asked to be on the beach from 7am. There will be a-lot of set up required and many hands make light work. There will also be a group warm up for all kids which is a great way to start and day and get rid of any of nerves.
Please note that it is common for Day 1 to run overtime as there is more of a focus on marshalling and recording results than other carnivals. It is hoped that the RFID bracelets issued earlier in the year will reduce the burden in these areas, however you should be prepared just in case.
DAY 2 – Saturday 21st March ~ Seacliff SLSC
Day 2 is largely made up of individual events with the exception of March Past and the Junior All Age Taplin Relay.
The Junior Taplin Relay is made up of a competitor (any gender) from each age group. The relay starts with U8 and U9 competitors completing wade legs, followed by U10 and U11 completing a board leg and finally U12 and U13 completing swim legs.
Age group leaders will talk to those who have been nominated to participate in the Junior All Age Taplin Replay.
Event
Age Groups
Type
Details
March Past
–
–
1st event of day
Junior All Age Taplin Relay
All
To medals
Last event of day U8/9 Wade – U10/11 Board – U12/13 Swim.
Beach Sprint
All
To medals
Those qualified from day 1
Beach Flags
All
To medals
Those qualified from day 1
Swim
All
To medals
Board
All
To medals
Ironperson
U11, U12 & U13
To medals
Those qualified from day 1
DAY 3 – Saturday 22nd March ~ Seacliff SLSC
Day 3 is made up primarily of team events, the highlight being the Junior All Age Beach Relays.
Each club enters a male and female Junior All Age Beach Relay teams, made up of a competitor from each age group.
Age group leaders will talk to those who have been nominated to participate in the male or female Junior All Age Relay.
Event
Age Groups
Type
Details
All Age Beach Relay
All
To medals
1st event of day 1 team per club per gender.
Beach Relay
All
To medals
Surf Teams
U9 – U13
To medals
Swim
All
To medals
Cameron
All
To medals
Board Relay
U9 to U13
To medals
U9 & U10 those qualified from day 1
Wade Relay
U8 – U10
To medals
Junior State Champs Dinner / Wrap Up – 22nd March
Once the competition wraps up on the beach why not head back to the Club for a meal and wrap-up of Junior State Champs.
Simple meals are available Sunday night at the Club from 5:30pm with a member discount.
Don’t Miss It!!!
Nipper Breakup / Presentation Day – 4th April
Join us to celebrate and wrap up this year’s season at Presentation Day.
Presentations include junior participation medals; coaches awards; and male and female age group runners up and champions for 2019/20. The male and female SLSSA Nipper of the year nominees will also be announced.
Draft Schedule Includes:
12:00pm – Lunch (Gourmet BBQ or other TBA)
12:45pm – Presentations Start
2:30pm – Traditional Shaving Cream / Whipped Cream Fight
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