South Melbourne Life Saving Club The Seahorse August 2012

South Melbourne Life Saving Club The Seahorse – August 2012 Welcome to 2012-2013 Season The SMLSC Committee welcomes all members to the new season and we look forward to seeing you all at one of the many events or activities over the coming months. The Annual General Meeting of SMLSC was held on Thursday 16 August and our new Committee was elected: President – Christine Cardwell Secretary – Anni Gardiner Club Captain – Alison Porter Rescue Services Manager – Chris Veal Nipper Coordinator – Heather Cameron Training and Development – David Porter Powercraft Manager – Gordon Porter General Committee – Maureen O’Keefe General Committee – Liz Pratt

Life Membership to Gordon Porter Congratulations to Gordon Porter who was awarded Life Membership of SMLSC at the AGM. Gordon has been a member since a Nipper and has progressed through the ranks quietly but with purpose. He was elected to Committee in 2000 and has since held the position of Powercraft Manager. With this role comes the responsibility of training IRB drivers and crews (amongst others) a mandatory part of our patrol service. He manages all matters pertaining to rescue craft efficiently both for patrol and competition.

There are still a number of positions that were not filled so if you know of anyone who is interested in being involved at a Committee level please contact Christine or Anni to discuss.

Victorian IRB State Team Once again this year, South Melbourne was represented in the IRB Victorian State team with Gordon, Steve and Lucy being selected to represent Victoria at the Australian Titles. Gordon and Steve beat both QLD and NSW alongside Williamstown to take 1st place in the Teams Rescue and 2nd place in the Rescue Race. For the third year in a row Victoria earned the overall bronze medal, only 1 point behind NSW, with QLD taking the Gold.

Steve Johnson, Lucy O’Brien and Gordon Porter, in State Team gear with their 3rd place medals.

Gordon has participated in all aspects of club life and continues to support all operations/programs which the club undertakes. He is also one of our Patrol Captains a role he has carried out with great dedication. He has received recognition for his outstanding patrol service/work on several occasions. Gordon is a great role model to our youth membership and continues to encourage members about the importance of improving their lifesaving skills. Gordon is an exemplary member and we look forward to this continuing in the years ahead.

Get on Board – New Building Update The SMLSC Building Committee met with representatives from the City of Port Phillip on 14 August. The CoPP is in the process of appointing the Architect to design our new building. We will then be able to meet the Architects for initial discussions and the start of this exciting development for South Melbourne LSC

South Melbourne Life Saving Club - William Crawford Pavilion, Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park

South Melbourne Life Saving Club The Seahorse – August 2012 Member Registration Day

Victorian Pool Competitions:

Saturday 8th September 11am – 3.00pm We are holding a members registration day at the Club. All members are encouraged to come down and complete the process of reregistering as well as bring your friends to join up for 2012-2013. Further information in relation to fees and payment methods will be provided shortly via email, as well as on the website. Please note that all members 18 years of age and over MUST obtain a Working with Children Check before their membership application or renewal can be processed. Apparel You will be able to order apparel on the day including our new range of bathers for senior members.

Victorian senior pool competitions are continuing for those who were 11 years of age or older on 1st January this year, with the second carnival held on Sunday 26th August. The Senior Victorian State Championships will be held on Sunday 7th October. It would be great if we could get a larger SMLSC team for this event so that we can enter some relay teams. We are also able to hold additional Club training sessions at MSAC prior to the event Please contact Mary on El: [email protected] or M: 0409 219 985.

If you have any questions or need any further information please contact: Belinda Porter, Registrar, SMLSC T: 0458 776 122 E: [email protected]

South Melbourne put in a great effort last weekend in Adelaide (17 - 19 August). Our three competitors, Shane Gore, Jessica De Girolamo and Chris Veal, came home with four medals and a number of personal best (PBs) times. Shane Gore has a full set of medals, finishing 1st in Masters 200m Obstacles, 2nd in Masters 100m Manikin Tow and 3rd in the Masters 50m Manikin Carry, he also placed 4th in the 100m Manikin Carry and teamed up with Chris Veal to compete in the Open Line Throw. Chris won a bronze medal in the 100m Manikin Carry with Fins and achieved five PBs to finish in the top ten in most of his events over the weekend. Jessica De Girolamo also swam PBs with very strong results.

Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Course Monday 1st – Friday 4 October 2012 We will be conducting our first BM/SRC course for 2012 at the Club from Mon 1st –Fri 4th Oct. The sessions start at 8.45 and finish by 4.00pm. For further information and to register (before 21/9/2012) please contact Belinda Porter, T: 0458 776 122 E: [email protected]

2012 Australian Pool Rescue Championships:

As always, South Melbourne was very well represented by Officials with Barbara and Jim Morgan and Mary Veal making the trip to SA to judge the events. Thanks also to Stephanie De Girolamo who made herself available to help out by attending the Team Manager briefings. As we now have a number of younger members graduating to the senior ranks of pool competitions, hopefully next years team will be larger which will allow us to pick up some points in the relay events.

Chris, Jess and Shane

South Melbourne Life Saving Club - William Crawford Pavilion, Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park

South Melbourne Life Saving Club The Seahorse – August 2012 2012 TTG Australian IRB Titles

Barb, Jim & Mary relaxing before their flight home!

Rescue 2012: The World Lifesaving Championship, Rescue 2012, is fast approaching; less than 90 days away! SMLSC will be entering teams in the Masters, IRB and InterClub (beach, pool & ocean events) competitions to take place in Glenelg, South Australia in November. Entries have been received from over 40 countries. SMLSC will need to finalise teams in the first week of October to enable all entries and registrations to be lodged in time. We have managed to secure a house in Glenelg for the duration of the championships. A shuttle service will operate to transport team members to and from the various event venues and public transport in Adelaide and is free for those who are entered. All event hospitality and entertainment, etc will take place in Glenelg. Full details of Rescue 2012 can be found on their website: http://rescue2012.com.au If you are 16 years of age (as of 7th November 2012) and you would like to be a part of our team, please contact Mary Veal E:[email protected] or M: 0409 219 985.

Missing paddle Have you seen an adjustable length Unfair Advantage paddle that has gone missing from the men’s change rooms during last season? Please contact Gordon Porter if you know where it is or have any information Ph: 0403 035 929

These titles were held at Ocean Beach, NSW at the end of July. With only one Men’s and Women’s team, South Melbourne was out to show that despite their small numbers (one of the smallest teams in the competition) they were not to be dismissed. . In what proved to be some very tough racing, Gordon, Steve and Chris (Alena and Lucy patients) achieved their best ever Aussies result, receiving 5th place in both the Rescue and Tube finals. Alison and Tiger (Alena and Lucy patients) also had an amazing result (in one of their first races as a team), making the Women’s Mass final and also achieving a 5th place. For this great effort the South Melbourne IRB Team was positioned 9th overall out of 48 clubs, a fantastic result for a team of just 7 people.

SMLSC IRB team L to R, Gordon (and Ryan), Steve, Alena, Lucy, Chris & Alison

Royal Melbourne Show Are you interested in volunteering for Life Saving Victoria at the 2012 Royal Melbourne Show? LSV is looking for volunteers 18 years of age or older to assist with manning a stand over 2 shifts a day, 9.30am – 2.30pm or 2.30pm to 7.30pm. You would be required to wear your full patrol uniform. If you are interested contact the Education Department at LSV.

South Melbourne Life Saving Club - William Crawford Pavilion, Beaconsfield Parade, Albert Park

South Melbourne Life Saving Club The Seahorse – August 2012

SOUTH MELBOURNE LIFE SAVING CLUB CALENDAR Day SEPTEMBER th Saturday 8

Activity

Time

Location

Member Registration Day

11.00am- 3.00pm

SMLSC

OCTOBER st Monday 1 nd Tuesday 2 rd Wednesday 3 th Thursday 4 th Friday 5 th Sunday 7 th Saturday 20 th Saturday 27

Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Course Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Course Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Course Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Course Bronze Medallion/Surf Rescue Certificate Course Victorian Pool Championships Working Bee @ the Club Woolworths Barbeque

8.45am – 4.00pm 8.45am – 4.00pm 8.45am – 4.00pm 8.45am – 4.00pm 8.45am – 4.00pm

SMLSC SMLSC SMLSC SMLSC SMLSC

10.00am

SMLSC Woolworths Sth Melb

NOVEMBER nd Friday 2 th Wednesday 7 – Tues 18 th Saturday 10 th Saturday 10 th Saturday 17 th Tuesday 20 th Saturday 24

Nipper Halloween Disco Rescue 2012

6.30pm

SMLSC Adelaide

Media Launch: New Building for SMLSC Apparel Sales Apparel Sales First Nipper Session Nipper Preliminary and Competition Swim Assessments

2.00pm

SMLSC SMLSC SMLSC SMLSC SMLSC

DECEMBER st Saturday 1

Woolworths Barbeque

5.45 – 7.00pm

Tuesday 18

Nipper Christmas Party

5.45

Woolworths Sth Melb SMLSC

JANUARY th Tuesday 15 nd Tuesday 22

Nipper Program resumes Nipper Intra-club carnival

5.45 – 7.00pm 5.45 – 7.00pm

SMLSC SMLSC

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