Fitzroy SLSC December Newsletter

Hi everyone,

Summer is Here!!! Patrols kicked off well last weekend. Remember to show the new Bronzies in each patrol the ropes and give them opportunities to use their new knowledge!  Junior surf is going very well with large numbers attending on Sundays and senior trainings are beginning to pick up as exams finish. We would like to say a special congratulations to Piko (Ross) and Megan Peters, and Emma Crofskey and Joe Govier who have both had baby boys. We hope Xavier and George are doing well.

See you on the beach

Sophie Trolove

Vice Club Captain.

 

Congratulations

Well done to the successful candidates that have passed their bronze medallion. A special thank-you to Kylie Hall, Ella Michefski and Shaun Burton for your time and efforts spent in training our new lifeguards. The new bronzies are:

• Ben Wheeler
• Richard Coomber
• Dennis Holtkamp
• Angela Burton
• Luke Fisher
• Mitchell O'Neill
• Charli Luff
• Michael Watts

Patrols

Patrols have begun, so check the patrol roster and make sure you book your patrol dates into your busy summer schedule. Remember if you cannot make a patrol you must find a replacement and contact your patrol captain to inform them of this change.

Forecasted Budgets for events

Below are forecasted budgets for each event so people can start paying in to accounts.

Central Regional's               $80                             Central Regional IRB's         $80

Whangamata                       $180                           Northern Regional's             $190

Nationals                             $350                           IRB Nationals                       $400

Ocean Athletes                    $160

Christmas patrols

As Christmas falls on a weekend this year we have to provide a patrol service. Lifeguarding is the foundation of our club and we are in need of volunteers to be rostered onto patrol on Christmas day. If you can spare an hour or two on Sunday the 25^th please let either Piko, Sophie or Monique know. There will also be a roster in the Patrol tower where you can sign up.

Patrol uniforms

As State is the principle sponsor of Surf Life Saving New Zealand we are required to have everyone in the new State uniforms for patrols. If you have old uniforms come down on Friday night after the long distance event to trade them in.

Refresher

The refresher course date has been set for the 4^th of December starting at 12 noon. You need to complete this in order to compete or patrol this year.

Junior surf

Junior surf is well underway with huge numbers attending every Sunday. With such an influx of numbers we are requiring more and more equipment and more people to help out. Any donations or ideas for raising funds as well as any extra hands for Sundays junior surf sessions are welcome. We are also searching for a small group of parents to participate in the 'Pig in a Barrow' raffle fundraiser on 16 December 5-7pm. Last year this raised over one thousand dollars for junior surf and we are aiming for the same, if not more this year.

Subs

Just a reminder that subs are due. The bar is open on Friday nights after the long distance race so payments can be made then. There are also togs and rash shirts for sale too.

IRB training

For all those interested in upskilling by becoming either IRB crewmen or drivers then please let us know! We have a large group wanting to sit their drivers before Christmas. Remember you need 10 hours driving experience, a sound theoretical basis of motor maintenance and your radio operators to sit your drivers. There will be a meeting on the 2^nd of December at 7:30pm for all those interested in competing in IRBs this season. If you cannot make this meeting please contact Todd

Senior Guard School

There is an advanced guard course (formerly senior guard school) taking place at Fitzroy surf club on the weekend of the 17^th and 18^th of December. Pre-requisites to sit this qualification are as follows:

• SLSNZ Member
• Surf Lifeguard Award (refreshed)
• 17-years-old or above
• At least three seasons of active patrolling
• Senior Lifeguard Award - IRB Driver or IRB Driver Award (refreshed)
• Senior Lifeguard Award - Patrol Captain
• Marine VHF Radio Operators Qualification
• 800 metre pool swim in under 14 minutes
• Instructors Award (SLA or IRB)
• First Aid Level 1 OR 6400, 6401, 6402 OR 26551, 25411
• First Aid Level 2 OR 14472, 14470 OR 25411 OR 26552

The areas that are covered in the course include:

• SLSNZ structure and purpose
• Leadership and team work
• Advanced First Aid/patient treatment and care
• Risk management, crisis management and scene management
• Search and rescue
• Rock navigation
• Helicopter experience

Club Camp

Sadly due to exams our club camp has been postponed until later in the season. Instead the inaugural mountain bike champs was held. Placings were as follows: 1st Thomas Cole, 2nd Adam Fraser, 3rd Todd Velvin. Well done to all who participated.

Family fun day

Don't forget our family fun day Sunday the 11^th. Breakfast will start at 8am with fun games and activities to follow. Numbers needed for catering let Nikki or Faith know.

Pool champs

Well done to the team who travelled to Hamilton for the Pool Championships at the end of October. There was large variation in the age of the competitors and our team did very well.

 

Club training sessions All sessions at Fitzroy Beach unless stated otherwise	Morning	Afternoon
Monday	Swimming 6am Highlands Pool	Kayaking/Ski 4:30 Beach or 4-square
Tuesday		Board 4pm bronze whalers 6pm silver surfers and gold coasters Kettlebells 5:15pm clubhouse Sprint Training 5.30pm - Meet at club
Wednesday	Swimming 6am Highlands Pool	Kayaking/ski 4:30 Beach or 4-square
Thursday		Board 4pm bronze whalers 6pm silver surfers and gold coasters Sprint Training 5.00pm - Meet at club
Friday	Swimming 6am Highlands Pool	Long distance board and ski 4:30pm (See schedule)
Saturday
Sunday	Sprint Training 9am - Meet at club (Rookies upwards) Junior Surf 10am	Club Run 4pm

Fitzroy long course series:

• 2 December Board, 9 December Ski, 16 December Board, 23 December Ski

Clubrooms - The clubrooms are not open as private functions  are being held on Saturday 4, Friday 9^th and 10^th December.

 

"BREKKIE at the BEACH" Christmas Family Fun

The Surf club is having a Christmas Family Fun Morning on Sunday 11 December.

The fun starts from 8am - come on down for a Xmas breakkie, the more the merrier.....it would be great to see all families there - be part of your club

See the delicious menu below:

Item	Price
Crepes/Pancakes - choose your topping from plain, maple syrup, sugar, lemon, cream, bacon, banana	Ranging from $5-$8
Croissants with jam	$3.50
Savoury croissant  (bacon, tomato and avocados)	$6.00
Fruit kebab sticks - watermelon, marshmallows, pineapple, grapes	$2
Bacon and poached eggs on chunky cut toast	$5
Toasts - plain, fruit, (gluten free available) with butter, jam, honey or marmite	$2 for 2 pieces
Hash browns	$2
Tea	$2
Fruit juice	$2
Coffee	Price on day

Then it will be fun and games (depending on the weather) - IRB rides, sandcastle competition etc

We may even get a visit from Santa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If you cannot make the delicious breakfast come on down from 10am however  we'd love to see everyone there, even if just for a coffee, it's a chance for existing members to welcome newbies!...and newbies to meet other club members!

We need to know approximate numbers for catering so please can you reply to this email by Tuesday 6 December or let Nikki or Faith know next Sunday.

 

 

WInter training is well under way now, but it is never to late to join in.

Ron is paddling at the river on Monday and Wednesday so if you are interested please call him. All future and current ski paddlers should be doing these sessions.

The club swimming is going well with good numbers, his is a fitness session and we will be focusing on pool events later on. All swimmers and board paddlers should be swimming in a squad. If you are interested in a squad call Glenn Anderson or Todd.

The club run is also going really well, this is for all ages and levels. We leave the beach at 4 pm so dont be late. Parents are more than welcome to come and run or walk as well. The bar is open after this run/walk at 5pm for those that will need to be refreshed.

If anybody needs a hand with their winter training program call one of the following, Ron, Emma or Todd and they will be able to help you.

Swimming starts this week at the aqautic centre on Thursday night at 7pm

The Patron of Fitzroy Surf Club Brian Velvin is honoured in the New Years Day Queens Honours List.

Follow the link for the article on Brian.

http://www.slsnz.org.nz/Article.aspx?id=14421&Mode=1