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 25th
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
4th 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 2nd 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
17th and 18th 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 11th.
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.
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Club training sessions
All sessions at Fitzroy Beach unless stated
otherwise
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Morning
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Afternoon
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Monday
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Swimming
6am
Highlands Pool
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Kayaking/Ski
4:30
Beach or 4-square
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Tuesday
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Board
4pm bronze whalers
6pm silver surfers and gold coasters
Kettlebells
5:15pm clubhouse
Sprint Training
5.30pm - Meet at club
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Wednesday
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Swimming
6am
Highlands Pool
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Kayaking/ski
4:30
Beach or 4-square
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Thursday
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Board
4pm bronze whalers
6pm silver surfers and gold coasters
Sprint Training
5.00pm - Meet at club
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Friday
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Swimming
6am
Highlands Pool
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Long distance board and ski
4:30pm (See schedule)
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Sprint Training
9am - Meet at club (Rookies upwards)
Junior Surf 10am
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Club Run
4pm
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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
9th and 10th December.
