Southern Breaks www.christitiesbeach.com www.christitiesbeach.com Proudly Supported by: May 2015 Club Dinner CHRISTIES BEACH The Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc is a registered Good Sport Club Promoting Responsible Service and Consumption of Alcohol PAGE 2 March Birthdays: Happy Birthday Surf Life Saving and Christies Beach SLSC Events Dates to the following club members: May 2015 Sun 3rd IRB Carnival 1 - Moana Sun 17th IRB Carnival 2 - Port Elliot Christoper Bailey Cassanda Deroussent Debra Ellis John Hall June 2015 Sun 6th - Mon 8th IRB Carnival 3 Southern States Challenge Portland, Victoria Tina Hards Sun 21st IRB Carnival 4 - Brighton Chris Heath Sat 27th - Sun 28th - Pool Rescue State Championships Faradah Hudson Linda MacKay Andrew Miller Sven Molenaar Steve Pollard July 2015 Sun 5th - IRB State Championships Christies Beach Fri 17th - Sun 19th IRB National Championships Omar Ryan Sidney Sweet Tara Vivar Antonio Vivar-Richichi Michaela Wait Rhyan Whitely Our club’s facilities are available for hire for private functions and events such as If you have any submissions for the June edition of Southern Breaks, please email them to stephejhards@gmail.com by Friday 5th of June. SOUTHERN BREAKS Birthdays Weddings Training Events Corporate functions Check the calendar on our website for availability. www.christiesbeachslsc.com.au MAY 2015 Sun 3 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 IRB Carnival 1 - Moana IRB Carnival 2 - Port Elliot 24 31 JUNE 2015 Sun Mon 1 Tues 2 Wed 3 Thurs 4 Fri 5 Sat 6 IRB Carnival 3 Southern States Challenge Portland, Victoria 7 8 IRB Carnival 3 Southern States Challenge Portland, Victoria IRB Carnival 3 Southern States Challenge Portland, Victoria 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 218 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 IRB Carnival 4 Brighton 28 Pool Rescue State Championships Pool Rescue State Championships 29 30 PAGE 4 From The Prez It continues to be a busy time for most around the club and I am sure most of you have seen the new paint colours to the entrance. A big thank you to all those who stepped forward to help and a big thank you to Chris Heath for the donation of the paint. We have some great new and old photo’s covering a number of walls in the club. Thanks to Kerryn, Tina and Karla for arranging. The feedback has been positive. A great night was had by all at the Club Dinner. I hope everyone caught up for a chat to plan next season. The IRB team have started their competition season in nice conditions at Moana a couple of weeks ago with some good surf making for some spectacular racing. I dropped in for a while and saw Christies Beach leading the charge - very good to see. The beach looked great and Danny Powell did a great job organising the event. On Sunday, May 17, we held the Club planning day to discuss plans for future club extensions and opportunities currently available. The outcome of the meeting was very positive and a clearer picture for all of us to move forward. More information will be made available as we progress. On Sunday, July 5th, we are holding the IRB “Rubber Duck State Titles”. Last year was big! Come down, help out and enjoy the racing. Surf Life Saving offers so much for members to be involved; you can learn so many new skills which can help you throughout your life. Gaining your Bronze Medallion or First Aid Certificate can help you gain your fist job. Patrolling the beach will show prospective employers that you are responsible and can be trusted. Being involved in competition gives you a healthy mind, body and attitude. Involvement on a committee teaches leadership skills. If you are someone who is sitting back wanting to get more out of life but don’t know where to start, just get involved, you never know where it may lead. “Remember, treat others the way you want to be treated” Respect and you will be respected! Grant Brown President SOUTHERN BREAKS From the Secretary I would like to thank The Original Beach Road Markets, IGA Christies Beach and The City of Onkaparinga for their support this season. The Original Beach Road Markets For over 5 years The Original Beach Road Markets has given us the opportunity to fundraise via 4 allocated BBQ’s. We have been lucky to have a good time of year and have raised over two thousand dollars each season. Many thanks to those that assist with theses BBQ’s. The Original Beach Road Markets also have a preputial trophy for the unsung hero. The person behind the scene always helping always there when needed. It is an award which has a lot of debate but can only be awarded to one person. The Beach Rd Markets also made a donation to the juniors to help with equipment this year IGA Christies Beach IGA Christies Beach has supported Christies Beach SLSC for over 10 years, sponsoring junior shirts, the Peter George Surf Boat and the juniors through the Community Chest Program. This is where a percentage of the profit from items which display the Community Chest label, which are sold at IGA Christies Beach, goes into a fund and is distributed by IGA Christies Beach to various sporting clubs and Charities. IGA Christies Beach also assist us with all our BBQs by supplying all goods needed at cost price. City of Onkaparinga The City of Onkaparinga has been a major supporter of the Christies Beach SLSC for a long time, providing grant opportunities, presentation of awards for services to community, supporting events and sponsoring events. Richard Nurmi Secretary PAGE 6 From The Club Captain The winter months are approaching and many members of the club have settled into having their weekends back and getting the jobs done around the house that have been put off over summer. Although much of the activity at the club has quietened down, there are several areas of the club which are still very active. The IRB team have been busily training on Saturdays and Sundays and competed in their first carnival of the season at Moana beach on the first weekend of May. If you are interested in being involved in the team, please contact Kate Southern for more details. Patrick and Lee in action Pool State Championships Also over the winter period, SLSSA will hold the SLSSA Pool State Championships. This event will be held at Adelaide Aquatic centre at Marion on the last weekend in June. The Pool Championships is a State Title event involving U12, U13, U14, Open and Masters Competitors. The pool events include straight forward freestyle races, obstacle races, relays, rope throws, manikin and brick carrying races. Training has commenced and is on Thursday nights. We encourage any member who is interested in competing to start training now. For more information, please contact Tina 0408339637 or Grant Brown 0433001409. Polar Bears Another wintertime activity around the club is Polar bears. Polar Bears has a long tradition in our club and has been continued on by Huee. Polar bears involves enjoying the cool winter ocean, basically going for a dip in very cold ocean water and then enjoying a lovely warm shower and some soup to warm up. Members are encouraged to brave the cold and only go in with bathers and a rashie, but for a small gold coin fine, you may don a wetsuit. This winter activity is open to all club members. Nippers and their parents are encouraged to join in. Polar Bears start on the first Sunday of Winter, meeting upstairs in the clubrooms at 9am to take a plunge in the ocean at 9.15 - 9.30am. Tina Hards Club Captain SOUTHERN BREAKS From the Bar Manager Congratulations to the following new bar members who recently completed their RSA training: Rob Mackay, Niki Percival, Shonie Nurmi, Lee Heath, Chris Pemberton and Sharyn Loller. They are now starting to work behind the bar on a Friday night. The bar is continuing to run well and a big thank you to Katie, Amy, Lorraine, Amanda, Lee, Chris and Holly working the bar! Unfortunately we said good bye to Skye Harwood who has served the club for a number of years behind the bar and Jo Walker also having to step down last month. We wish them all the best for the future and appreciate their service over the years. Remember I am always on the lookout for volunteers to work behind the bar, so if you are interested in helping please contact me on 0425 323 065 and I can provide all the required information. Thank you to Ray White Christies Beach (Shop 3, 33 Beach Road Christies Beach) for donating a dozen bottles of red wine, which we have been including in the Friday night meat raffle as a prize. From the Function Coordinator Functions are getting quieter now with the cooler months coming, but we still have a number booked in, along with club events. Remember the club is available to hire for your next function. With great club members’ rates and a variety of options to cater for your needs. If you have family and friends who are looking for a venue, please don’t forget to recommend your club. For more information please email ChristiesbeachSLSCbookings@gmail.com or ring 0411 474 166 with details and we can get back to you. Otherwise check out the website and calendar for availability at http://www.christiesbeachslsc.com.au/ . Painting of the Club You may have noticed the club has gone under a make over the past month with a new paint job. I would like to thank Tina Hards, Chris Heath, Danny Powel and Kerryn Amos for assisting me in painting the club. A big thank you also to Cameron Davidson from CD Commercial Painters for donating the paint. Nathan Amos Bar Manager and Functions Coordinator PAGE 8 Expressions of Interest Jet Rescue Boat (JRB) Crew The JRB is a rapid, motorised response unit, which assists Surf Life Saving patrols by providing regular coastal surveillance and by performing rescue missions. SLSSA currently has two (2) JRBs allocated to patrol the following regions: 1 x JRB stored at West Beach, to patrol the metro region – also has a dedicated tow vehicle 1 x JRB stored at Lonsdale, to patrol the mid coast region – also has a dedicated tow vehicle SLSSA is currently seeking applications from suitably qualified members (Surf Life Savers) to undertake training and operational duties and to become a member of this Service. Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria: Be physically fit; Be of the age of at least 18 years; Be a financial member of an affiliated Surf Life Saving Club; Be proficient in the minimum awards as outlined below; Attend and pass the JRB Operator’s fitness assessments. To be considered for this position, you must hold and be proficient in the following awards: Bronze Medallion Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate Apply (Senior) First Aid Certificate [SLSA or other; Driver’s license (and the ability to tow a JRB trailer); Demonstrated IRB crewing experience will be particularly well regarded, but not essential. If interested contact Richard rmnurmi@iprimus.com.au or sms 0421122513. RWC (Jet Ski) Operators Applicants must meet the following minimum criteria: Be physically fit; Be of the age of at least 18 years; Be a financial member of an affiliated Surf Life Saving Club; Be proficient in the minimum awards as outlined below; Attend and pass the Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Operator’s fitness assessments as set. To be considered for this position, you must hold and be proficient in the following awards: Bronze Medallion Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate Apply (Senior) First Aid Certificate [SLSA or other] Boat license Driver’s license (and the ability to tow a RWC trailer) Demonstrated IRB driving experience will be particularly well regarded, but not essential. If interested contact Richard at rmnurmi@iprimus.com.au or sms 0421122513. SOUTHERN BREAKS Assessors Course SLSSA will be conducting an Assessor Training Course which is scheduled for Sunday 28 June and Saturday 4 July at Surf Central. This course is for people who are already current experienced training officers and who wish to become assessors. There will be some pre-course work (questions to be responded to in the Learner Guide) and three probationary assessments to be completed post-course. Candidates must attend both days. If interested, please contact Richard at rmnurmi@iprimus.com.au or sms 0421122513. Training Officers Course SLSSA have will run a Training Officer Course on 18 July at Surf Central. Anyone interested in becoming at training officer please contact Richard rmnurmi@iprimus.com.au or sms 0421122513. There are some prerequisites. New SRCs and Bronzie Congratulations to our new SRC’s - Steed Carter, Angus MacKay, Chloe Amos, Jessica Trezona and our new Bronzie - Sayra Stevenson. Thank you to Paul Trezona for instructing them. PAGE 10 Christies Beach SLSC 2014/2015 Awards Congratulations to the following award winners whose achievements and services to the club were celebrated at the annual Club Dinner on May 16th. Best Club Person: Nathan Amos Other nominees: Marco Ozzella, Jane Bristow, Ron Harwood, Julie Locker President’s Trophy: Kerryn and Nathan Amos Captain’s Trophy: Christine Hill Aussie Home Loan Club Spirit Award: Linda MacKay Other Nominee’s: Nathan Amos, Joanne Farry Best First Year Member: Faridah Hudson Other Nominee’s: Ebony Mango, Markos Kavarnos The Original Beach Rd Markets Quiet Achiever Award: Joanne Farry Other Nominee’s: Julie Locker, Linda MacKay Most Outstanding Competitors: Masters: Earl deLeeuw Other Nominee’s: Julie Locker, Leroy Bang Cadet: Karla Brown Most Improved Competitors: Masters Boat Crew Female Cadet: Charly McMullan Male Cadet: Billy Gregory Most Patrol Hours: Richard Nurmi Best Cadet Club Person: Daniel Birch-Smith Other Nominee: Harrison Hards SOUTHERN BREAKS Artie Fergusson Youth Recognition Award: Harrison Hards Cadet Encouragement Awards: Ryelie McMullan and Abbey Bristow Champion Patrol: Captain - Nathan Amos Vice-Captain - Julie Locker IRB Driver – Chris Heath IRB Crew – Dannion Hards ARTC – Kerryn Amos Bronze- Shona Dudley Bronze – Chris Pemberton Bronze- Ken Niemann Bronze – Richard Nurmi Bronze – Karla Brown SRC – Caitlyn Rothwell Appreciation Awards: Stephen Hards, Peter deLeeuw, Robyn deLeeuw, Josh Farry, Ray Roberts, Kate Southern, Linda MacKay, Lee Jones, Nathan Amos, Ron Harwood, Hubert Deroussent, Cassie Deroussent, Chris Heath, Robert MacKay, Jane Bristow, Julie Locker. PAGE 12 Photo of the Month Katrine Hildyard, member for Reynell and CBSLSC member, presents Earl deLeeuw with the Club Champion’s trophy at the club dinner this month. Whilst the award seems to glow as much as its donor and recipient, behind them, the Club Captain informs Earl’s brother, Russell, that he only missed out on the award by one point. Photo by Madeleine Nurmi. From the History Preservation Project Remember how things were done in the old days before WHS or even OHSW were common acronyms in our vocabulary? Stuart Thomson recently submitted photos of some alterations to the craft racks in the old club rooms during the mid to late 1980s just to remind us. Fortunately Stuart, Grant and Martin all survived unscathed. SOUTHERN BREAKS Proudly Supported by: Your Company’s Logo Here email Grant Brown at gbironman01@gmail.com for more information on sponsoring Christies Beach Surf Life Saving Club If you are a club member and would like to list your business in the Business Directory, please email your details to stephejhards@gmail.com.
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