ellis beach slsc issue 4 newsletter november / december€¦ · newsletter issue 4 november /...

Mission Statement

To provide the highest quality lifesaving services at Ellis Beach through education, training, and personal development to

members and community alike within a family based atmosphere

Ellis Beach SLSC NEWSLETTER

Issue 4

November / December 2010

Dates to

Remember!! CLUB PLANNING

MEETING

FEBRUARY 12TH

ALL WELCOME MORE INFORMATION TO

FOLLOW

Pool Rescue Comp

Venue TBA

28 May 11

Fastest Man on Sand

Yorkeys Knob

29 May 11

Palm Cove Ocean

Endurance Classic

25 Jun 11

Mission Beach Carnival

23-24 July 11

Port Douglas Carnival

13-14 Aug 11

Ellis Beach Carnival

27-28 Aug 11

Cairns Carnival

17-18 Sep 11

Patrol and First Aid

Comp

8 Oct 11

NQ Branch Championships Etty

Bay

15-16 Oct 11

Ellis Beach Surf

Lifesaving Club Ph: (07) 4055 3695 Fax: (07) 4059 1634

Email: [email protected]

COMMUNICATION After receiving some feedback on how members

would like to receive club information, you will now have a choice on the

communication method see below!

Starting from December 2010 the choices are:

Email - as information comes in

Newsletter - distributed monthly during the off season

Web page - www.ellisbeachslsc.com - to be updated weekly with information from emails

and circular links from the SLSQ website. This will be up to the individual to check.

If you are not wanting to receive emails anymore

please let Peta know via email at [email protected]

Please note that this means you will not receive

emails from the club unless they are urgent and all members are needing to be informed.

Did you know?

Ellis Beach SLSC is on Facebook the page is called Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club what a great way to keep in

contact with other members!! There is also a Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Cadets/

Seniors page as well!

mailto:[email protected]


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Sausage Sizzle This is a great opportunity for us, as a club to raise some extra funds. Volunteers are needed to man the BBQ at Dan Murphy‘s Smithfield on Sunday 19 Dec 10, even just an hour of your

time is very much appreciated.

When: 19th December

Where: Smithfield Shopping Centre

Time: 10am—3pm

What to bring: Club shirt

PLEASE EMAIL [email protected] TO REGISTER OR RING GARY W

(0448558890) WITH WHEN YOU CAN HELP.

Surf Appeal Week

Thank you to all the Families and Members that helped during the Surf Appeal Collection

Week. Those club members raised money for the club over the two Saturday‘s at the Shopping Centre‘s and the Sunday stroll on the Esplanade. Well done to all the families and

members who got out an supported this fund raising opportunity.

Fundraising is an important part of how Ellis Beach is able to

purchase extra equipment. We rely on the time of our

members to raise the money at any of the opportunities in

this section. Ideas and suggestions are always welcome!

Piccones IGA—Edge Hill If you stop by the IGA in the Brinsmead Shopping Centre at Edge Hill, be sure to ask them to give you purchase point to the Ellis Beach SLSC. The more points we get the more donation we receive.

FUNDRAISING


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PATROL CORNER Things to remember when on patrol!

REMINDER Wash out ATV & IRB

at the end of patrol.

If you can‘t make

your patrol you can swap with another member who has the same awards as you.

Remember to wear

your full uniform when on patrol, this

includes you cap!!

Patrol uniforms are

only for the beach, so please remember a change of clothes.

Place all hand held

radios in the chargers, making sure the orange light

In the hut on the cupboard doors is the Patrol roster with a scenario to do for each patrol until the end of season. Please make sure you go through these as it is important to keep your skills up, instead of leaving it to the proficiency once a year. It is also a good refresher and makes your patrol go much quicker.

Stinger drags are well under way, but did you know? drags are only to be commenced in the wind is blowing 15 knots or less with waves 0.5 meters or less? Remember to still record in the Marine Stinger Log Book ―too rough to drag‖ with all other relevant details.

UNIFORMS: If you do not have a complete patrol

uniform (this includes your cap! ) please email Peta at

[email protected]

Message from the Club Captain

Patrolling our beaches was the sole reason for the formation of Surf Life Saving Clubs in the early years. Just look at how much it has grown in the last Century,

there are so many different areas in our organisation that you’ll never be short of one

to choose from!

I thought the article on the next page would help clarify the significance of what it means to be a patrolling member, to the greater community and each individual we

speak to on our beach, we do have an effect.

Having said this, please note there will be changes to some aspects of patrol for next season. Remembering it is a team effort I would like thank our Patrol Captains and Patrol Members for their time and efforts so far this season. With one month of the

patrolling season left and the peak part of our stinger season starting, our continued

vigilance is important.

Also just a reminder to our members that the Patrol Captain on duty at that time has final say on patrol duties, the goings on of the beach and patrolling members roles, it is a big responsibility to undertake and I sincerely thank those members who stepped

up this season.

Have a great summer and as always please don’t hesitate to contact me with any

questions or ideas!

Renee :0)

Marine Stinger Enclosures going in from November

1st.

Don’t forget with the nets going in patrol hours

change to

0900-1330 and 1330-1800


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PATROL INFORMATION A century of protecting beachgoers. 31/01/2007. ABC News Opinion http://www.abc.net.au/news/opinion/items/200701/s1836176.htm]

A century of protecting beachgoers

By Sean O'Connell

Australia‘s first surf life saving clubs appeared on Sydney‘s ocean beaches in 1907. By-laws which had banned bathing in daylight hours since the 1830s were repealed between 1902 and 1905, in response to the increasing popularity of surf-bathing, and a growing conviction that bathing in appropriate clothing was not an immoral act. The impact these changes had on local beach culture was swift: beachgoers entered the surf in rapidly escalating numbers. The surf was new to most surf-bathers, and many could not swim, so with its increasing popularity, came more drownings and consequent attempts at rescue.

By the summer of 1906-07, Sydney was obsessed with the question of the safety of the surf. Local councils provided lifelines on most beaches, but these were often in poor condition, or placed inappropriately on the beach. The councils, State Government and media considered a range of suggestions to improve the safety of the beaches, including placing a wire across the beach for bathers to grab if they got into difficulty, or introducing floating buoys.

It was in this environment that surf life saving clubs first emerged, their regular patrols a welcome relief to the concerns of the local authorities and nervous bathers alike. On 18 October, 1907, representatives from these clubs, together with members of other interested groups met to form the Surf Bathing Association of New South Wales (SBANSW), the organisation now known as Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA).

One hundred years later, SLSA has grown to become a diverse organisation and Australia‘s largest water safety and rescue authority, with more than 110,000 members and made up of 305 clubs and many other organisational entities such as branches, state centres and support services.

Surf sports, nipper programs and the community education programs which SLSA conducts are all aimed to raise community awareness of surf safety, and to improve the skills and abilities of surf lifesavers, in an attempt to provide a safe beach and aquatic environment throughout Australia.

In recognition of 100 years of service, the Australian Government has declared 2007 to be the Year of the Surf Lifesaver, celebrating the more than 520,000 people who have been rescued, and the countless thousands more lives improved in so many different ways through active involvement in the surf lifesaving movement.

The value of these services to the Australian community has been independently estimated at more than $1.4 billion per year and each year, Surf Life Saving members spend more than 1.4 million hours patrolling Australian beaches. The number of hours spent 'behind the scenes' in training, administration and associated activities is many times that amount.

2007 Year of the Surf Lifesaver recognises this significant contribution and provides an historic opportunity to for everyone who has had a beach experience to commemorate the history, celebrate the centenary and consolidate the future position of Surf Life Saving in Australia and ensure that these unsung heroes can go on saving lives for the next 100 years.

Sean O'Connell is communications manager for Surf Life Saving Australia.

© 2010 Australian Broadcasting Corporation Copyright information: http://abc.net.au/common/copyrigh.htm

Privacy information: http://abc.net.au/privacy.htm

http://www.abc.net.au/news/opinion/items/200701/s1836176.htm

http://abc.net.au/common/copyrigh.htm

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CONGRATULATIONS

Well Done Frazer!!!!! Congratulations to Frazer Eaton who recently competed at the World Surf Life Championships in

Egypt.

Frazer competed in the Open Beach Sprints coming 13th, the event had a total of 180 competitors!! As well as the Beach Flags with a result of 15th from 156 competitors!!

So congratulations to Frazer, the club is very proud of you!

Nth Qld Branch Championships

Congratulations to all the competitors who attended the Port Douglas Nth Qld Branch Championships a wonderful day was had by all.

Also congratulations to the following Juniors who won their respective Age Group at the Carnival

Well done to all!

Ella Goddard U8 Female

Jacob Booij U10 Male

Brody Scott U12 Male

Luca Godfrey U13 Male

Megan Kreuter U13 Female

Stephanie Garner U15 Female

Tiarrn Raymond U17 Female

Tiarrn Raymond Open Female

David Chapman Open Male

Matt Sinclair 30-39 Masters Male

Laura Garner 40-44 Masters Female

Left: Frazer and Brad Eaton at the pyramids

Right: Frazer competing in the Flag event

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CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations to our Club Captain

Congratulations to Renee Ruthenberg for being selected as Queensland recipient of the Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship supported by Surf Life Saving Australia.

The aim of the Sir Adrian Curlewis Scholarship is to provide an environment in which individuals can harness the knowledge, experience and networks provided by SLSA to grow as an leader

and individual, with benefits for the individual and surf life saving.

The Ellis Beach SLSC Committee on behalf of all the members of our club congratulate Renee and being selected.

Well done and good luck with your future endeavours.

CONGRATULATIONS COOLANGATTA GOLD COMPETITORS!!!!

Congratulations to Kirreina Raymond (under 14 yrs), Tiarrn Raymond (under 17 yrs), David Chapman (Open Male), Matt Sinclair (30 to 39 yrs male) and Ian Parmenter (40

yrs +) who all competed at the Coolangatta Gold event on the 7th November 2010.

Coolangatta Junior Gold

Kirreina Raymond – Completed the ocean swim with a great swim but due to the very rough conditions did not make it out on the board

Tiarrn Raymond – placed 4th in the Under 17 yrs female

Coolangatta Gold, which comprised of 1st leg 23km ski, 2nd leg 0.65km run, 3rd

leg 3.5km swim, 4th leg 4km run, 5th leg 5.5km board, 6th leg 10km run

David Chapman – placed 40th out of 59 competitors in the Open male with a time of 5:37:00

Matt Sinclair – placed 21st out of 24 competitors in the 30 to 39 yrs male with a time of 6:42:59

Ian Parmenter – placed 26th out of 56 competitors in the 40+ yrs male with a time of 6:07:58

What a fantastic effort by them all well done!

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GENERAL INFORMATION

PARENTS CAN YOU PLEASE KEEP AN EYE ON THE CHILDREN CROSSING THE

ROAD AT THE CLUB. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT AN ADULT IS WITH THEM AT

ALL TIMES.

THE CLUB CANNOT STIPULATE THE URGENCY FOR THIS, AS THERE HAS

BEEN SOME CLOSE CALLS WITH CHILDREN NOT BEING SUPERVISED BY

ADULTS WHILST CROSSING THE ROAD.

IT HAS ALSO BEEN NOTICED THAT

SOME MEMBERS ARE CROSSING THE DOUBLE LINES TO TURN TO PARK, THIS

IS NOT ALLOWED SO PLEASE ALSO

REFRAIN FROM DOING THIS.

Helpful websites

For those members that are doing a lot

of travelling for sports you may find

these websites handy.

http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/schools_and_juniors/juniors/get_involved/local_sporting_champions

http://www.sportrec.qld.gov.au/Funding/Overviewofallfundingprograms/YoungAthleteAssistanceProgram.aspx

Dogs At The Club

Just to let members know that the club

on the weekends is a dog free zone,

could members not bring their dogs to

the club. Also where the children are

training and between the flags are also

a dog free area. We have had an

incident where a dog has attacked one

of our Patrolling members so the

Committee has decided that dogs are

not allowed at the club and the training

area.

It is also a Surf Lifesaving Policy as

well that no dogs are allowed between

the red and yellow flags.

Sorry for any inconvenience.

Stinger Suits

All junior members from Under 6 to Under 14 years

are to wear a stinger suit whilst they are training at

the beach with the club. If children do not have a

stinger suit, then they will not be allowed to train

until they have one

Keep the club clean!!

Please can everyone remember to pick up their

rubbish and keep our club tidy. We do not have a

cleaner at the club, this is done by the caretaker.

Your help with keeping the club clean would be

greatly appreciated!!!








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NORTH AUSSIE RESULTS

North Aussies Age

Champions!!!!!

David Chapman—Open

Megan Kreuter—U13

Tiarrn Raymond—U17

Congratulations to the Juniors for winning the overall points at the North Australian Championships!!!

Also congratulations and thank you to all those competitors, parents, officials and water safety who made up the Ellis Beach contingent, the

club is very proud of you!!!!!!!

Congratulations to the Ellis Beach members who were award Annual Awards at the recent NQ Branch Presentation held at the Shangri-La.

Ellis Beach recipients included:

Pelerman18 to 25 Renee Ruthenberg

Trainer of the Year Lorraine Dunnett

Assessor of the Year Graham Boothe

Official of the Year Jeremy Godfrey

Champion Life Saver U13 Dean Williams

Champion Life Saver U14 Jordan Bromley

Well done and awards/recognition well deserved

NQ Branch Awards

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GENERAL INFORMATION CONDOLENCES

To the Ellsworth family, our thoughts are with you all at the passing of John. Who was

responsible for obtaining boards, (both competition and rescue) and skis for the club during his

time with Ellis Beach and his time, commitment and dedication will always be fondly

remembered.

As the competition and scheduled training season draws to a close and the beaches are closed due to stingers it is a reminder that Ellis Beach SLSC does operate 12 months of the

year.

Members are our most valuable resource so it is important that we don‘t lose contact with you. So please if you change or have recently changed your email address please let us know. So

you can keep abreast of events coming up our monthly club newsletter.

CONTACT UPDATE DETAILS

CLUB SUPPORT

A reminder that Surf Life Saving represents the Australian way of life – from our active, outdoor lifestyle to our love of beaches, our community spirit and our strong sense of

mateship. We believe these qualities that sum us up as nation are the qualities that make Surf Life Saving ‗Australian for life‘.

2011 QLD COUNTRY TEAM

Congratulations to the following members on making the North QLD State Teams for this season!

Under 13 Megan Kreuter Georgia Fry Luca Godfrey Emma Jackson Georgia Valente Darcey Starr-Thomas

What an amazing achievement and good luck to you all at the inter branch carnival !!!

Under 17 Tessa Jackson Tiarrn Raymond Karla Mills Frazer Eaton

Under 14 Jordan Bromley Soraya Scott Brodie Lambert

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GENERAL INFORMATION

Sale of private boards

I have had a few queries from members looking to buy second hand Nipper Boards.

Anyone wishing to sell their Nipper board are invited to advertise in our newsletter.

I know you might be waiting till after the State Championships, so there is no rush but at least expressions of interest can be sought.

Just send an email to the Club for inclusion in the Newsletter.

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Congratulations to all the Juniors who received an award at the junior presentation last Saturday.

Thank you to all the parents, sponsors, Age Managers, Club Captain and support staff.

I cannot thank you enough for the work and effort you have put into the Juniors this year. They are a great bunch of budding little Life Savers.

To the U14‘s good luck in the future as you are leaving the juniors and moving into the Cadet ranks. I wish you well with your patrol duties and hope you continue to have fun at the Club and

on the beach at Ellis.

A big thank you and congratulations to Melinda Jackson a worthy recipient of the Junior Club Person 2010.

Again a big thank to our Sponsors:

Trinity Auto Group

Preston Law

Cool Waters Holiday Village

Pinnacle Roofing

Public Trustee

Ochre Restaurant

I was most impressed seeing the smiles on all the Nippers faces when receiving a Participation Award.

I look forward to seeing you on the beach next season!

Gary Williams

Junior Activities Chairman

Junior Presentation

Note from our Junior Activities Chairman

FROM THE JUNIORS

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Junior Awards Presented

Champion of Champions Soraya Scott

Champion Boy (tie) Brodie Lambert &Jordan Bromley

Most Carnival Points Brody Scott (107)

Junior Club Person Melinda Jackson

U8 Age Champion Male Ryan Booij

U8 Runner Up Age Champion Male Oliver Kurukchi

U8 Age Champion Female Jada Zammit

U8 Runner Up Age Champion Female Ella Goodard

U8 Most Improved Male Kenji Thomas

U8 Most Improved Female Makayla Viney

U8 Coaches Award Douglas Ridley

U9 Age Champion Male Adam Clarke

U9 Runner Up Age Champion Male Kento Moote

U9 Age Champion Female Ebony Crowe

U9 Runner Up Age Champion Female Sophia Valente

U9 Most Improved Male Kayden Wagstaff

U9 Most Improved Female Sarah Niebling

U9 Coaches Award Rikki Clarke

U10 Age Champion Male Jake Priestly

U10 Runner Up Age Champion Male Jacob Booij

U10 Age Champion Female (Tie) Claudia Sinclair & Devon Ridley

U10 Most Improved Male Noah Perez

U10 Most Improved Female Tara Buls

U10 Coaches Award Matthew Niebling

U11 Age Champion Male Harrison Valente

U11 Runner Up Age Champion Male Wilson Harris

U11 Age Champion Female Grace Adams

U11 Runner Up Age Champion Female Bronwyn Bradley

U11 Most Improved Male Ben Jackson

U11 Coaches Award Alex Burrell

U12 Age Champion Male Brody Scott

U12 Runner Up Age Champion Male Joshua Anderson

U12 Age Champion Female Cassidy Bromley

U12 Runner Up Age Champion Female Emily Houston

U12 Most Improved Male Connor McDonald

U12 Most Improved Female Makayla Greenwood

U12 Coaches Award Mikayla Crowe

U13 Age Champion Male Luca Godfrey

U13 Runner Up Age Champion Male Dean Williams

U13 Age Champion Female Megan Kreuter

U13 Runner Up Age Champion Female Georgia Fry

U13 Most Improved Male Lachlan Jackson

U13 Most Improved Female Darcey Starr-Thomas

U13 Coaches Award Rohan Lambert

U14 Age Champion Male Jordan Bromley

U14 Runner Up Age Champion Male Brodie Lambert

U14 Age Champion Female Kirriena Raymond

U14 Runner Up Age Champion Female Soraya Scott

U14 Most Improved Male Sebastian Koch

U14 Most Improved Female Lucy Chapman

U14 Coaches Award Patrick Dwyer

FROM THE JUNIORS

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THE MASTERS PADDOCK A quick plug for the Masters competition, for those not aware, there is a competition for the over 30s male and female that you can compete in, if eligible.

Eligibility Criteria:

Must be over 30;

Must have a bronze medallion and be proficient;

Must have performed qualifying number of patrol hours (this is pro rata based);

Reasonable fit; and

Must be prepared to enjoy yourself.

When:

The Masters compete on the Sat afternoon of a carnival and is broken into age categories. 30 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; and 55 plus

Disciplines:

It covers all surf disciplines Swim, Craft and Beach.

You are not required to do all events if you want to just Swim or do beach that is fine.

The kids get a buzz out of seeing their parents compete as well, especially in the all age relay.

Whilst Ellis Beach does not have a large contingent of Masters it is a great group and all enjoy competing and supporting each other on the Saturday afternoon.

All new masters are warmly welcomed. You may want to work towards your fitness and gaining your award for next season.

For more information see Renee Ruthenberg (Club Captain) or Gary Williams.

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THANK YOU!!!

Ellis Beach SLSC would like to extended a very big thank you to Peter Niebling, the Pincipal

Dealer/Director of Trinity Auto Group and a member of the Ellis Beach SLSC. For the last two

years has paid the entire price for the long sleeve rash shirts, for both adults and children,

including artwork and freight. This gives the club the entire profit from selling the rash shirts.

Don‘t forget, if you are looking to buy a new car, see Peter at Trinity Auto Group!

Well Done!!

Thank you and well done to all our members who held positions within the club this season. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated and results were very

well deserved!!

If you are interested in taking up a position within the club or would like to know

more about a certain position please don’t hesitate to ask someone already holding the position or feel free to contact Renee on 0421 231 402 or

[email protected]

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SENIOR PRESENTATION

AGE Champions

Masters Female Champion Laura Garner

Masters Male Champion Matt Sinclair

Open Female Champion Elin Harnebrandt

Open Male Champion David Chapman Under 19 Female Champion Rani Parmenter

Under 19 Male Champion Alex Christensen & Mitchell Barnett Under 17 Female Champion Tiarrn Raymond Under 17 Male Champion Liam Williams

Under 15 Female Champion Stephanie Garner

Under 15 Male Champion Lachlan Kreuter

LIFE MEMBERS

Nil

JOHN MENICO AWARD

Renee Ruthenberg

CLUB PERSON Julie Young

PATROL HOURS

Gary Williams

Jesper Koch

Alan Tansey

MOST WATER SAFETY HOURS

Jesper Koch

The awards were announced at the Club Dinner which was held at Ochre Restaurant. Congratulations to all the recipients.

CADETS/SENIORS NEWS

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CADETS/SENIORS NEWS I would like to give a big thankyou to the Cadets, Seniors and Masters for the past season. We again successfully won all of the Branch Carnivals, NQ Branch Championships and the XXXX Cup. Well done everyone and it has been a pleasure to be your Team Manager. Sorry I was unable to attend the Nth Australian Championships this year but I am sure you made us proud. It would be great if we could have a few of the Cadets, Seniors and Masters to attend the QLD State Senior Titles next year on the 25th to 27th March 2011 at Kurrawa SLSC.

I would like to remind all club members of the important work and thank all the Cadets, Seniors, Masters, Officials, Assessors and Trainers do each year for the club by way of giving their time from Patrolling, Water Safety at Carnivals and on Sundays, Officialling, Assessing and Training of Patrolling members. Some of these members have taken on more that one role within the club and are also constantly helping the club with fundraising and working bees. If it was not for those members giving their time towards the club by keeping the beaches safe, fundraising and working bees the club would not be as successful as it is in lifesaving and competing. Thank you to all of those members for giving their precious time towards helping the club in the past season.

Thank you to all the Cadets, Seniors and Masters and their families for their help throughout the last season in my role as Team Manager. This has been my third year as the Senior Team Manager and I have enjoyed my time in that role (even though it can be very stressful at times). In the past 3 years the Cadets and Seniors have won every Branch carnival, NQ Branch Championships, XXXX Cup and they have also won for 2 years the Seniors at Nth Aussies. What a successful 3 years you have all had well done.

It is that sad time of year again when we see Cadets and Seniors moving on towards Uni or other work opportunities. We will miss those members but wish them all the best in their ventures next year and we hope that they keep in contact with the club and come and see us when they are back on holidays. For those members that are staying in Cairns we hope to see you all again next season.

I hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, please drive safely if travelling anywhere over the festive season and take care. See you all in the 2010/2011 season.

From the Senior Team Manager

Peta Grant

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