Past Members visit Semaphore SLSC
Semaphore SLSC was honoured to receive a visit from some very special past members. They were Bronzies, Club Captains and Club Officers back in the 60’s.
From left to right in the picture below: Brian ‘Slammer’ Simpson, John ‘Freaky’ Stevens, Fred Danielson, Robert ‘Fizzy’ Sangster, John ‘Goblin’ Klopp and Doug ‘Corky’ Anderson.
Time running out to get your Quiz night tickets!
Quiz night tickets will be on sale until Friday November 1st.
Tickets are $15 per head OR $130 per table of ten.
Lots of fun and prizes to be had. Best Theme Table, Best dressed, Coin Slide, Raffles.
Bring your GOLD coins for raffles, bribes and clues.
Don’t forget you supper basket.
Tickets can be purchased from www.stickytickets.com.au
Earning International Patrol Hours
Club legend and newest Club Life Member Neil Bisset is abroad at the moment. Of course, always ready, always vigilant – even on holiday! The Maldives are in safe hands…or are they?
Register for Nippers R & R Now
Our club has a long and illustrious history in R & R events and has enjoyed considerable success over the last couple of years. Like March Past, R & R is a non athletic event but it is competed at both State and Australian Championships with Medals at stake. Our head R & R trainer Raelene Donnell is highly regarded n the the Surf Life Saving Community and she will be supported by R&R medal winners from last year.
We are requesting registrations of interest for R & R this season.
If you competed in R & R in the 2018/19 season and are interested in 2 person or 5 person R & R
OR
If you are in U11’s this year and are interested in 2person R & R
Please send an E-mail to juniorsec@semaphoreslsc.com.au to register your interest and we will arrange a meeting to organise training.
About R & R
R&R is a competition based on the simulated rescue and resuscitation of a patient from the surf using the traditional belt and reel. It combines swimming, resuscitation skills, marching and drill with teams judged against set criteria.
There are two different forms of the event –
- 2 person (mixed sexes U11 – U13 )
- 5 person (mixed for ages U12 –U13)
Competitors are required to perform different roles depending on their position within the team.
From the beginning of the surf lifesaving movement until the mid-1980s, the R&R drill formed the basis of the bronze medallion assessment. All would-be bronze medallion holders were required to show proficiency in each of the positions in the 6 person drill.
While no longer part of the bronze medallion assessment, R&R competition has continued to be held at surf carnivals throughout Australia. It is one of only two events that have been held at every Australian Surf Champs since their inception – the other being the surf race.
Junior Update 24 Oct
The Big News this week is that BOARD TRAINING is finally starting on Friday night. Muster on the grass to sign in from 4:45 for a 5pm start.
Remember that you must have acquired an Age Group competition proficiency last season or this season to attend Board Training.
Weathers not looking too great for the weekend again but we will try to get some preliminary proficiencies and competition proficiencies done. They are required to be completed and entered with Surf Life Saving SA before the 1st carnival entry closing date 12th November 2019
Training Timetable
Board Training – 4:45pm Friday 25th Oct – Sign-in and grab a board on the southern side the club
March Past Training – 12pm Saturday 26th Oct meeting on the southern side the club
Nipper Training – 12:45pm Saturday 16th Oct muster on the southern side of club
Rostered Jobs
This week the rostered jobs are
Board Washing – Under 9’s
Post Training BBQ – Under 13’s
Nippers Season Handbook and Policy Handbook – Delayed 1 Week
The Nippers Season and Nippers Policy Handbooks have beeb delayed by 1 week so it is now expected to be distributed at the on 2nd November 2019 with the Policy Handbook to follow shortly after.
It is our hope that this handbook will serve as a first point of call for information about Semaphore SLSC 2019/20 Season. The combination of the Season and Policy Handbooks should clarify all things to do with the Surf Life Saving SA and Semaphore Nippers programs.
If you have any questions in the mean time please see your Age Group Manager, Junior Convenor (Ian Biggs) or Junior Surf Secretary (Steph Breden)
Nipper Proficiencies
Before being able to attend Carnivals this season all nippers U9 to U13 must attain their preliminary and competition proficiencies. These proficiencies are set by Surf Life Saving Australia and are not negotiable.
U8’s will need to complete their preliminary proficiencies before the first carnival with their competition proficiencies usually not required until just after Christmas as their first lot of water events are usually included in the January Carnival.
Meeting the preliminary proficiencies will allow a nipper to compete at carnivals in every event except open water events.
Meeting the competition proficiencies will allow a nipper to compete in all events at carnival.
In order to be eligible to attend the State Championship Carnival Nippers must meet both of the proficiencies listed above and complete all sections of the Surf Education Award for their age group (done as part of our Nipper Training). In addition U13’s, if not completing their SRC during the season, must complete the Resuscitation Certificate (AID) to be eligible.
Attire Requirements for ALL Training Sessions
The required mandatory attire for all training sessions are Broad Brimmed Hat, Long Sleeved Rashie /Training Top as well as;
Hi-Vis Top
Accepted colours are Yellow / Pink / Combination Pink-Yellow purchased from previous years State Titles. Green will not be accepted as per Surf Life Saving SA guidelines.
Club Caps
The club caps must be worn at all training sessions, this includes board training.
** Please note: members that do not meet these requirements will not be allowed to train**
Junior Calendar
| OCTOBER | |
| Saturday 12th October | Nipper training starts |
| Friday 25th October | Board training starts |
| NOVEMBER | |
| Wednesday 6th November | Junior pool training Starts (Largs Bay Pool) |
| Sunday 17th November | Junior Carnival #1 (Seacliff) |
| DECEMBER | |
| Sunday 1st December | Youth Teams U12 – U15 (Moana or Seacliff) |
| Saturday 14th December | Christmas break-up |
| Sunday 15th December | Junior Carnival #2 (Glenelg) |
| Saturday 21st December | West Beach Nipperthon |
| JANUARY | |
| Saturday 4th January | Nipper training resumes |
| Sunday 26th January | Junior Carnival #3 (Glenelg) Individual Events only – AM carnival |
| FEBRUARY | |
| Saturday 15th February | Junior Training U8 to U13’s (Normanville) Junior Dinner – 6pm Normanville Hotel |
| Sunday 16th February | Junior Carnival #4 (Normanville) |
| Saturday 22nd February | R&R State Champs (Semaphore) |
| MARCH | |
| Sunday 14th March | Junior States Day 1 (Pt Noarlunga) |
| Saturday 21st March | Junior States Day 2 (Seacliff) |
| Sunday 22nd March | Junior States Day 3 (Seacliff) |
Club Opening Hours this week
Due to a function being held at the Club this Saturday, the upstairs area of the Club will be unavailable from 5pm. Nippers BBQ and Bar will be unaffected but if you’d like to stay on beyond 5pm, a $5 Can Bar will operate from the training room downstairs.
Check out this week’s opening hours below.
NEW Junior Polos available this Saturday
Our Uniform ladies will have new Junior Long Sleeved Polos / Training Tops available on Saturday before training. At this stage only limited stock and sizing (size 6, 8 and 10) will be available.
See Bec or Heather at the uniform shop to purchase or pre-order a size for for the next order.
Price $30.00
Nippers March Past
OUR MARCH PAST PROGRAM NEEDS YOU
Our Club has a long and successful history in March Past and we strongly encourage participation in this non atheletic event. Whilst it is a non-athletic event it is still a competitive event at Surf Carnivals with medals awarded at State Championships. Last year our A Team took out the Silver Medal. The last couple of years we have fielded two March Past Teams and would like to continue to do so.
Any nipper in a competitive age group (U8’s to U13’s) can join in. No experience necessary.
Mandy Morphett our March Past Coach holds training on Saturday from 12pm. Meet her on the grass on the southern side the Club
About the March Past event
The March Past is an iconic event within the surf lifesaving movement. It has been part of surf carnivals since the earliest days and originally consisted of teams of 20. The March Past is an example of the significant impact returned servicemen had on the development of surf lifesaving and competition in the early days.
In past years, clubs were not able to compete at carnivals unless they fielded a March Past team or someone marching with the club standard. As the teams were comprised of competitors from other areas, carnivals used to stop while the March Past event was in progress.
The March Past event involves a team of 12 marching in formation around a set course in time with music. The team includes members carrying a reel, wearing a belt and carrying the club’s standard (flag).
Fundraising news
Xmas Raffle
Our Xmas raffle will be run shortly and we are looking for donations to fill the prize hampers. Any goods will be greatly appreciated as this is one of our main fundraising raffles of the year. If you can or if you know anybody who can donate a prize, gift or a voucher, please contact Mick Jarvis on corporate@semaphoreslsc.com.au
Quiz Night
Tickets are still available for this fantastic event. Saturday November 2nd at 6.30 pm $15 per person or $130 for a table of 10. Get in quick before you miss out.