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Membership & Admin For all updates regarding your member-
ship, administration and finance.
Copyright © 2016 Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club, All rights reserved.
34-36 Alexandra Parade, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558 | p (07) 5443 1298 | f (07) 5443 8963 | [email protected]
March Edition 2017
President Report
The
Dear Members
The competitive part of the season is well underway, with surf
lifesaving’s competition events ramping up. The recent Youth State
Championships held at Hervey Bay SLSC in early February were the
first.
Congratulations to our Junior Activities competitors on their close 2nd
placing to Alex Headland SLSC. The Junior Activities Board,
Coaches, Age Managers, Officials and supporters have worked hard to
keep at the top of the competition ladder to match their last 2
successive wins. The team demonstrated great club spirit,
determination, friendship and resilience and our club is proud of the
great result achieved.
Building on the wonderful results at the Youth Championships, the
club took out 3rd place overall at the Qld State Surf Rescue Champs
held at Dicky Beach SLSC on 25th – 26th Feb. Coaches Lenore Grice
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Surf Sports Find out what the current activities
and updates are.
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Junior Activities All the updated details on Junior
events and activities.
Inside this issue
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Lifesaving Everything you need to know about
patrols and updates from the team.
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Events & Promotions Key dates for upcoming events you need
to have in your calendar.
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(First Aid) and Maddi Korac (Champion
Lifesaver) with their skilled charges
represented the club well by taking out 1st
Place in the Open Mixed and U19 First
Aid, 2nd place in U15 First Aid and
placing 3rd in U19, U17 and U15 Female
Champion Lifesaver events.
On behalf of all club members, I wish
every competitor at the upcoming State
and Aussie surf lifesaving championships
good luck, and hope that you achieve your
goals which you have trained so hard for
this season.
In these final weekends of the patrol
season members are reminded that the
club needs you to fulfil your patrol
commitment to meet our service contracts
with the Sunshine Coast Council and
SLSQ. If you can’t make your patrols
make sure you find a sub and advise your
Patrol Captain what you organised.
The newly engaged Lifesaving
Development Officer has been busy since
starting, having set up an online booking
system for clients and marketing the
business to the local community and
businesses. So far two First Aid courses
have been completed and a number are in
the pipeline. If you are aware of a
business that requires staff to be skilled in
first aid or CPR then suggest that they
contact Maroochy First Aid Training for a
solution to their training needs.
Once again I congratulate our Grants
Officer, Kim Musgrove, on securing funds
to purchase a Patrol Rescue board and
patrol defib.
Last weekend was memorable with a
number of events held that celebrated our
members, past and present.
Saturday we dedicated the latest IRB to
much admired club member, Glynn
Topfer OAM. The IRB named the ‘Mr
Toppy’ was christened with champagne
and is ready for active service.
Sunday morning started with a High Tea
event run by Summer Surf Girl, Darcey
Starr-Thomas and her team. The event
was a great success and all who attended
thoroughly enjoyed it. Darcey would
like to thank major Sponsors
HelloWorld Maroochydore and Panda
Pearls for their support of the day.
11:00 am Sunday the club launched the
“Robby T” in memory of much loved
Australian Champion and Black Swan,
Robbie Thomasson. The new boat was
sponsored by Cyril & Diane Thomasson
and Ralph Devlin, combined with funds
raised by the Boat Section at the 2016
Aussies Mad Monday event organised
by Melissa Carnie and her fellow
Female Open Boat crew, and hosted by
Tony Scanlon, Surf Air Beach Hotel.
It was great to see the excellent
coverage of the launch of the “Robby T”
in today’s Sunshine Coast Daily
Steve Wieland
0409 497 912
Maroochydore
Beach Preventions
Maroochydore
Beachgoers
280
Preventions
4,709
beachgoers
From September 2016 to May 2017 every
weekend and public holiday, surf lifesaving
activities on the beach are always carried
out by our volunteer lifesavers.
Paid SLSQ lifeguards patrol during the
week and keep our Sunshine Coast visitors
safe.
Patrol Statistics
for the month of
February:
Surf Life Saving
Maroochydore
0
Rescues
Total Maroochydore
Rescues
Total Maroochydore
First Aids
48
First Aids
Life Governor Ralph Devlin AM, Pauline & Glynn Topfer OAM and Life Governor Mal Pratt launching “Mr Toppy”
Michelle (Helloworld), Darcey Starr-Thomas and Amanda (Panda Pearls)
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Lifesaving
"High Distinction" is the way Ollie
Hoelsher summarises his patrol's
331/346 result for our second
inspection. Great job Patrol 4 and we
remain on track for our goal of a 'top 5'
finish in the Buhks-Wilkes, with two
inspections to go.
Please remain diligent with equipment
checks; these are easy points that we
should not miss. The case scenarios are
more difficult to maximise, but our
LSDO, Ray Johnson, will be dropping
in on patrols for the rest of the season to
refresh the behaviours that inspectors
are ticking off. He has the check list so
please take advantage of his visits.
Letters will be sent out in early March
to all patrolling members who've missed
patrols through January or February
without informing their PC or posting
on Facebook for a sub. If you are in that
category, please contact your PC to
advise of your make up patrol plans and
"save a tree".
Maroochy First Aid Training is
operational and the feedback from
clients so far has been overwhelmingly
positive. We're a start-up business in a
competitive market but Ray is reaching
out to the community and
Maroochydore SLSC is branded in all
he does.
The current bronze squad will only yield
6 new members to our patrols. Many of
us came through eras where every
course was 20-25 strong. Clearly we are
being well beaten by Maroochydore
South (Alex), and Maroochydore South-
South (Mooloolaba) in recruiting for
courses. The marketing now in place
for First Aid Training and Ocean St
Markets will help but we are always
open to suggestions from our best
assets - YOU. If you're interested in
becoming a trainer, please let the
Lifesaving Admin Office know. If
you want to do a new award (i.e.
ATV, IRB, FA, ARC, PC, etc) also
let the Office know as courses are
organised on demand.
Kim Musgrove, has done it again - a
new defibrillator and 3 new rescue
boards will soon be added to our
gear steward's inventory courtesy of
grants. Fingers crossed for grant
applications in place for a tractor in
the next few months to help towing
capabilities in the sand.
Three boards are now stored next to
the fuel bunker where the IRBs live.
These can be used through the day
by members but must be back on
those racks between 5pm and 6am
for "After Hours Emergency Use".
Please advise the Office if these are
damaged so repairs can be arranged.
Finally, another impressive
performance from a first time
patroller. Roy-J Olive pulled two
patients out of a rip including a
pregnant woman, after conditions
became difficult north of the flagged
area just after low tide on Feb 25.
His father Gary, and Ethan Irvine
also made rescues in that event
which reinforced to all of Patrol 14,
the importance of having "eyes on
the water" at all times on patrol.
See you on the beach.
Scott Steele. - 0458 003 622
DOLS - Director of Surf Lifesaving - Scott Steele
CTO - Chief Training Officer - Brad Kildey
IRBC - Inflatable Rescue Boat Captain - Drew Moles
Club Supervisor - Mike Dwyer
Lifesaving Contacts
Join our private Facebook group - search for:
Maroochydore Volunteer Lifesavers
Or you can visit the website if you
are looking for a current copy of the
Patrol Calendar and Patrol Team rostered dates.
Need to swap a shift?
Peter joined MSLSC as a Lifesaver in 1957 and
at 75 years of age he still has a passion for saving
lives 60 years later!!
Recently a female had pranged her yacht on a
sandbank off Shorncliffe and had to swim back to
shore against an outgoing tide.
Lucky MSLSC Member Peter Molineux was out
and about that day on his surf ski and was able to
come to the recuse by towing her back to shore
safely!!
Great rescue story Peter. Its good to hear you’ve
still got it!
Golden Oldie Rescue
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Membership & Admin Director of Administration and Membership
Narelle Souter
General Administration & Enquiries
Lauren Mulholland & Chelsea Roxburgh
Youth Development Officer
Ben Ellwood 0450 241 118
Membership
& Admin Contacts
Go Girls Congratulations to Phoebe Wills-
Grace and Sarah Bryan who are
Maroochydore SLSC’s
representatives at the 2017 Breaka
Youth Excellence Program from
Friday 7th to Sunday 9th April
2017, at Maranatha Recreation
Camp, Yandina. Sarah and Phoebe
will work along with other young
lifesavers to develop their strengths
and capacity to be leaders and
shapers of our club’s future. Have
fun girls and we look forward to
hearing about your experiences
when you get back.
YEP
Mudjimba Island Thank you to all who attended our last YEP event
to Mudjimba Island. Our youth team manned the
IRB's and travelled across for a well worthwhile
adventure to the Island, perfect clear and flat
conditions made snorkling around and walking
onto the island the perfect get away.
Whilst on Mudjimba our youth lifesavers assisted
a stranded and injured woman ashore. I would
like to congratulate them all on their professional
response. It is fantastic to see our young members
running their own social activities and being able
to implement their lifesaving skills set in an
instant.
The next YEP event will be held on Saturday 18
March 6:00pm till 9:00pm, for dinner and games
at the club.
Future Strategic Plan Thank you to the club members who
responded to the Future Strategic Plan
survey sent out in January. Results
are back and an informal workshop
for members to come long and discuss
the results will be announced after
Aussies
Go Alyce and Jordan! Well done to Alyce Burnett placing
first in the K1 500 and K2 500 AND
Jordan Wood placing first in the K2
1000 at the 2017 Canoe Sprint and
Marathon National Championships.
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Club Chaplain Clive Herald
She has found a peace with Jesus
and has faith enough to accept that
she will be welcomed into heaven
when her time comes.
She even told me she will have a
glass of nice red waiting in years
ahead when my own time comes.
Death is something we all face at
some time, and for some sooner
rather than later. She has time to
consider and make peace with her
God, but sadly for many that
opportunity is never taken up
Food for thought.
God bless
Clive Herrald
Over the last couple of weeks I
have had to spend time with several
people who have recently been told
they have a terminal condition. The
most upsetting was with a 41 year
old mother with a 7 year old son.
She has pancreatic cancer and has
between 6 weeks and maybe 6
months to live.
Husband is still in shock, but it is
amazing how the lady has accepted
her fate.
She is not a particularly religious
person but spending an entire day
with her just last week she has an
inner strength and in her own
words, she is ready.
Spread the word...
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club is now
offering First Aid courses to the community through
Maroochy First Aid Training. All proceeds will
benefit the volunteer surf life savers within the club.
Courses can be booked online at:
http://www.maroochysurfclub.com.au/first-aid/
Go Ella!
Ella Brown has just contested the Nutri Grain
Series final at North Cronulla. This was Ella’s
second year in the series. Unfortunately Ella has
struggled with injury for most of the season and
was unable to complete a lot of the training
required to be up with the front runners.
Ella showed great character in her racing and
continues to be a positive, disciplined and
approachable leader to our youth.
This experience will only serve as a positive for
Ella, she will be back stronger and fitter than ever.
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Surf Sports
The competitive season is almost over
with State and National titles being
contested just weeks away. All the
training is now about to pay dividends,
so enjoying the ride.
Aussie and Youth titles are just around
the corner with a planned briefing and
uniform pack meeting to be scheduled
in the coming weeks. The National’s
uniform strip has been finalised and the
Aussies Dinner logistics are being
sorted. Briefing times will be
advertised.
We are still in dire need of IRB
personnel to cover the 12 shifts the
Club has been allocated at the
National titles. The shifts are only 3-
4 hours, please if you have Drivers or
Crewies award we really need your
help. You can contact Stuart Travers
m.au for more details.
Patrol attendance is beginning to slump
in some areas and as per policy if you
miss 2 patrols your nomination for the
upcoming events will be withdrawn, so
please if you are one who has slipped
make-up your time before your actions
wreck your competitive season.
Congratulations to the First Aid and
Surf Rescue teams for their outstanding
performances in their recent State
qualifying titles.
Full Club results can be found on the
website for recent events.
Entry info is also available on the
website
“ ONE CLUB ”
Coach Welcome to the time of year we have all
been looking forward to and working
towards.
This season is a short one, but as a group
we have completed strong training
blocks and are progressing at a pleasing
rate. This has been the best season of
training I have witnessed from the senior
group. The vast majority have
enthusiastically applied themselves to
what’s been asked of them and should
be poised to compete strongly at the
Aussies.
With State and Aussies so close, athletes
really need to be looking after
themselves; nutrition, body maintenance
(stretch, physio) and ensuring the body
is getting enough recovery with sleep
and staying out of the midday sun.
You have worked hard for the last 8
months, give yourself every opportunity
of achieving your goals!
Director of Surf Sports - Rob Elford
Coach - Nathan Greig
Team Manager - Stuart Travers
Masters - Larissa Hallam
Surf Sports Contacts
Youth State Titles
The Youth Team travelled to Hervey Bay for the
State Titles in February. Unfortunately we were
not able to defend our Title, finishing a close
second to Alexandra Headland. This was the 9th
year in a row we have managed to finish in the
top 2 (overall point score). Our consistency over
this period far exceeds all the opposition.
The team performed strongly, I’m proud of the
performances and sportsmanship on display from
our members. We have a great group of young
athletes who have done themselves and the club
proud.
Joey McMenamin again led the way with 6 gold
medals. The under 14 age group Joey is a part of
managed to claim gold in all water based team
events. It’s great to see the boys do so well,
hopefully we will soon see them do this in the
Senior ranks.
Changes to Squad
Schedule
U11 -13’s are finished for the season. Enjoy
your break, we will recommence board training
in August.
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AUSSIES
25 MARCH-2APRIL, 2017. NORTH KIRRA
BEACH,GOLD COAST
In 2017 The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
will head back to North Kirra Beach from 25 March until 2
April. Across 9 days, over 7000 Surf Life Savers from 313
surf clubs will compete in over 400 events from Youth,
Open and Masters categories. Download Timetable.
Dates for Aussies 2017:
Youth Championships – 25-26 March
Masters Championships – 27-28 March
Opens Championships – 29 March – 2 April
All Lifesaving Events will be held from March 27 – April 1
and all Board Riding events will be held from March 27-31.
Download a calendar of key dates.
Maroochydore Masters
Maroochydore Masters competed in the Sunshine Coast Branch
Masters on the 11th Feb 2017 in Big Surf at Alexandra Head-
lands. With some impressive results:
1st Surf Ski Relay: Peter Madden, Peter Mitchell and Craig
Vipond
1st Surf Swim: Stuart Louth
2nd in Beach Flags and Sprints: Yoshinao Nagamizu
1st in Surf Race, 2nd on Rescue Tube and 2nd in Ironman:
Andrew Keegan
1st in Beach Run and Rescue Tube; 2nd in Surf Race: Harry
Pegg
1st in Surf Ski: Craig Vipond
1st in Beach Sprint: Glen Wilson
3rd in Beach Sprint and 2km Run: Deb Steele
Overall Maroochydore finished 7th!
Don’t forget to enter for Aussies via the Team Manager.
Masters Training
Board Training continues Saturday mornings
with Jobbo at 7am from the club.
Check out the Maroochydore Masters Facebook
Page to keep up to date with training activity.
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Junior Activities
Director of Junior Activities - Kirk Jarrott
Secretary of Junior Activities - Natalie Jarrott
Junior Team Manager - Steve Rychvalsky
Junior Activities
Contacts
Our Maroochydore Nippers did our
club proud with their gracious
conduct in defeat and in victory at
the recent State Championships at
Hervey Bay. Tenacious, was one of
many words that described some of
our nipper’s amazing efforts. Despite
us not winning the event, every
Competitor, Age Manager, Official,
IRB crew, Team Manager Steve,
coaches Bugsy and Glen certainly
lifted the bar when it comes down to
a team moving in one direction and
achieving an incredible result.
Congratulations also go to Alex
Headland who have been working
hard especially in the sand this year,
their competitor engagement has
certainly paid handsome dividends.
Hervey Bay Surf Club were perfect
hosts and did an amazing job for
such a small dynamic club. I'd also
like to thank Queensland SLS for
putting together one of the best run
State Carnivals that I have been to in
26 years.
Our mighty under 8’s to under 10’s
contested he Sunshine Coast Branch
Championships last Sunday (5th
March) at Redcliffe Beach. No doubt
they will have some fun for their last
carnival which will conclude their
2016/17 season.
The Cadet Age group (U14 to U15) are
training hard, ready to peak for the
Youth National Championships being
held at North Kirra on Sat 25th and
Sun 26th March. We welcome all our
Nipper families to come down and
cheer them on especially on Sunday
when the exciting Cameron Relay
finals are on.
Finally, congratulations to those who
competed in Surf Rescue last weekend
at Dickys Beach, really testing their
knowledge on the first aid side of “our
business”.
On behalf of our awesome Nipper
committee, I wish all Nippers and their
families a safe and happy off-season
and we all look forward to seeing you
again next summer.
My best in lifesaving,
Kirk Jarrott
Nipper Break-up
After a big season we look forward to seeing
everyone at the Nipper Break-up!
Sunday 9th April
Twin Waters Resort Aqua Park
All age groups - From 9am
Presentation of awards and break-up party
SOCIAL MEDIA
To keep up to date on what is happening with
Nippers, make sure you are connected via
Team App. Team App is free! If you have not
yet registered, use the Team App - How to
Guide to get started! Also you can find us on
Facebook “Maroochydore Nippers”.
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Director of Marketing and Promotions
Fran Boulton
Events &
Promotions Contact
Events & Promotions
Upcoming
Club Events Make sure you have the following key
club event dates saved in your
Calendar.
Summer Surf Girl
TRIVIA NIGHT
Friday 7 April 2017
Save the date. Sponsorship
opportunities available. Send your
expression of interest to Darcey if you
are keen for a Trivia Night!
Email [email protected] or
message Maroochydore 2016/2017
Summer Surf Girl
MSLSC Annual Sports Lunch
IRONMAN LEGENDS
Friday 14 July 2017
Save the date. Expressions of interest
can be sent to Fran Boulton
Updates on events will be posted on
the Clubbies Facebook page leading
up to each event.
THANKS
Grill’d Grill’d have counted up all the to-
kens for the month of January and
they we’re pretty stoked to be able to
hand over a $100 donation to Maroo-
chydore Surf Life Saving Club.
“We hope that the $100 can come in
handy and that being a part of the
Local Matters program has helped
you drum up some extra awareness
and support in your local communi-
ty".
Grill'd Sunshine Plaza
Get your friends together and book a table for an
awesome evening and support our 2017
Maroochydore Summer Surf Girl Darcey Starr-
Thomas!!
http://surfgirl.com.au/
Join us at the culmination of the 2017 Summer
Surf Girl program with a celebratory Gala Ball as
winners are announced and total funds raised by
the 13 entrants from around Queensland.
6:30pm pre-dinner drinks (seated by 7pm)
Tickets include a three-course meal, beverages
and live entertainment. On sale until Friday 21
April. Over 18s event only.
NEW PLATINUM
SPONSOR MSLSC is excited to announce Surf Air Beach
Hotel as a NEW PLATINUM sponsor for the
2016-2017 season. A huge thank you from the
Club!
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Thank You to our Sponsors
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