Surf Life Saving Club
Saving Lives Since 1908
Surf Life Saving Club
News
July 2011
New Committee elected at last AGM
At the last AGM the new committe took over the running of the club for the next few years.
Once again Brad Kinniard was elected President, however this one of but a few positions that remain the same from last season.
Gavin Skeffington was elected Vice President, Carol-Ann McGary Secretary, Hugh Reedman Treasurer, James Callender Club Captain. Some new faces this year are Gavin Johns Juniors, Tara Neal Juniors, Renae Wood helping with rego's.
Some of the Old faces are Lee Howes, Mick Gilmour, Dave Tape Lindsay Guy, Janine Reedman, Cathy Graham, Steve Cook and Zac Stanborough.
July 2011
New Constitution Passed
This year a new constitution was advertsied and excepted at the AGM. This was done simply to update some of the wording previoulsy outdated in the past one.
To view the new constitution click here
August 2011
Fees set for 2011/12 season
At the August committee meeting the fee structure for the coming season was set.
All agree that the surf club is still the cheapest sport compared to the others sports we play ie: Soccer, Rugby League, Rugby Union, AFL, Basketball etc.
One fee allows you to participate all season in club activities with full access with training and equipment.
The fees are as follows:
Active Patrolling Member $70.00
Associate Member $150.00
Nipper Member $70.00
Nipper Parent $70
Gym Member $125.00
Aug 2011
Newcastle SLSC to host its first Ocean Swim.
This season will see Newcastle host our first Ocean Swim from Nobbys to Newcastle.
The day will consist of a 2.2klm swim from Nobbys to Newcastle, there will also be a junior swim from Newcastle Ocean Baths to Newcastle Beach
This will be an open event to the public and will become an annual event/Fund raiser for the club.
This will be held in Dec 18th 2011.
See Lee Howes for details
Aug 2011
New Calendar Released
This years calender has now been completed. With much work from Tara Neal you can now print or view the complete 2011/2012 season events. To obtain a copy of this calendar go to the "Calendar" Tab
Aug 2011
Special General Meeting Held
On Wedsnesday 14th Sept a special meeting was held to discuss the changing of our club cap from Black & White quarters, to a plain Black Cap with a white stripe across the centre from front to back and a white band around the edge of the cap. This was proposed because 3 other clubs have a cap identical to our current cap.
It is believed that the change of the cap will give Newcastle SLSC its own identity. There was a vote held on the night resulting with the cap being changed, this was a close vote at 9 votes for and 8 against
Again this year PWC are supporting our club in many ways!!
All NIPPERS will be provided with a long sleeve t-shirt and quick dry cap to ensure sun safe awareness within our club. We have sourced a great supplier that has been able to provide a long sleeve shirt and cap within the allocated budget, however we understand that some families would prefer a broard brim hat. We are asking that all families who would prefer this to e-mail me ASAP so that we can price this product.taraneal@bigpond.com Please understand that there may be a few $$ that the family may need to pay towards the cost of the BROARD BRIM HAT as it will be more expensive.
The reason a quick dry cap was chosen was because we felt the kids were more likely to wear it consistantly while on the beach and in and out of the water....the duration of Nippers is generally 2hrs and we have tried to cover the SLIP(long sleeve shirt) SLOP (sun cream - to be applied prior to nippers) SLAP (hat) Seek (tents will now be on the beach for the kids not on the hill for spectators) moto...as we are all well aware of the damage the sun can do. We know and understand that fashion isnt everything but we wanted something that would be used and not thrown in the bottom of a bag.
PLEASE e-mail me ASAP so that we can get a price as the BROARD BRIM hat will only be purchased for those who have ordered it- there will be NO extras ordered !!
IMPORTANT DATES
AGE managers training --Wednesday 5th Oct - 6pm Newcastle club house
Nipper Pool Proficiency--MANDATORY -- SAT 8th Oct - Newcastle Forum Pool Newcastle uni @ 3pm
NO POOL PROFICIENCIES WILL BE COMPLETED ON FIRST DAY OF NIPPERS!!!!!
FIRST DAY OF NIPPERS- SUN 9th OCT - be there 9.30 for a 10am start!!!
The last proficiency date has been released for the Nippers this will be held at the Newcastle Ocean Baths on Sunday 16th Oct at 9.00am. Remember if you have not done your water proficiency you will not be allowed to particpiate in the water events.
The pool has free entry and we ask everyone to meet at the Western End of the 50m Pool.