Hi Clubbies
It's been a very busy last few weeks here on the Capital
Coast.
Our summer staff have applied, trialled and been appointed
(Beach Ed Instructors and very soon all Regional Lifeguards), the
National Lifeguard School will be held in Taranaki this year (with
13 of the nearly 60 applicants coming from the Central Region),
held our first sporting event of the season and have had great
attendance at development courses across the area!
Speaking of which…
Saturday 11th November is the next Into to Surf
Coaching course.This will be held at Worser Bay
SLSC. Registrations to me ASAP
zoe.canvin@surflifesaving.org.nz
Surf Lifeguard Award Exams start this weekend:
- Sunday 11th November at Paekakariki- we have 26 new
lifeguards registered to attend!
- Saturday 24th November at Levin-Waitarere
- Sunday 2nd December at Lyall Bay
- Tuesday 15th January 2013 at Maranui
- Saturday 19th January 2013 at Otaki
- Sunday 10th February 2013 venue TBC
All exams start at 9am with the pool assessment completed first.
To register candidates for an exam please complete the attached
exam registration form.
All our courses and events can be found on the activity calendar
here.
Capital Coast "Ice Breaker", Saturday 27th
October
With a typical blustery Northerly blowing through the event was
moved to Worser Bay. 24 competitors braved the wind and chilly
waters to test their pre-season training regimes, paddling their
way around a 400m course.
Thanks to everyone who came along on the day - officials,
helpers, parents, competitors. Was a great kick start to the
season!
Top Competitors on the Day:
Open Men: Tyler Maxwell, Lyall Bay
U19 Men: Jack Manners, Lyall Bay
U16 Men: Ben Manners, Lyall Bay
Open Women: Kelsey Moffat, Lyall Bay
U19 Women: Karley Maxwell, Lyall Bay
U16 Women: Hayley Cox, Lyall Bay
November Events:
- Whitehorse #1-Sunday 18th NovemberatPaekakariki
(Boat, canoe and craft). Watch this space!
- Junior Surf #1- Sunday 25th November atWorser
Bay
New Sport Manual
The new Surf Sport Manual is available for download or
purchase. Head to the SLSNZ sport page via www.slsnz.org.nz to down load a
copy or log into PAM and order a copy through the SLSNZ shop.
National Events
Registrations are now open for the Surf Boat Seriessport.surflifesaving.org.nz/events/surf-boat-series/
SLSNZ also has information available to Boat Crews that wish to
try out to represent New Zealand in the Trans-Tasman Surf Boat
Challenge in February 2013
sport.surflifesaving.org.nz/high-performance/welcome/
Patrols/ Refreshers
You should have started work on your patrol rosters by now. I'd
like to see these completed and back to me by November
18th.
If you think you may have an issue with completing the minimum
patrol period please let me know ASAP.
The 2012/2013 Refresh documents have been circulated.
Remember if you wish to compete at any events this season you
must be refreshed toenter.
This is also a good time to make sure all your club contact
information is up to date on the database.
Administrators - Please take the time to update all
club info on PAM and on your own website/Facebook
page.
Stolen Gear
In early October 2012 the following equipment was stolen from
the Worser Bay Life Saving Club gear shed:
- 2 x CHD (purple top and white base) carbon fiber 10'6"
competition boards are near-new and in very good
condition
- 2 x CHD 215mm wing blade carbon fiber ski paddles
- 1 x hose reel with hose & fittings
Worser Bay SLSC will pay a cash reward for the safe return of this
kit
If you have any information regarding this missing equipment
please contact Grant Rae, Chairman, Worser Bay Life Saving Club, ph
0274 455862
If your club is interested in purchasing some good
quality surf fins, then check this deal out!
Pivot Marketing have a deal for clubbies on Red Back
fins-Minimum order of 20 per club at $39.95 each
Check out www.pivotmarketing.co.nz
for this and other specials
Rescue 2012
Hope you have been keeping up to date with our teams in
Adelaide
Updated on points, top
5 (after pool events - beach events to come):
Youth division
1 Australia 274 pts,
2 NZ 236 pts,
3 Spain 219 pts,
4 Canada 153 pts,
5 Japan 131 pts.
Open:
1 Italy 211 pts,
2 NZ 194 pts,
3 Germany 148 pts,
4 Australia 144 pts,
5 France 143 pts.
Check out the SLSNZ High Performance FB page for live updates
from Jamie Nilsson and the team!
https://www.facebook.com/slsnzhp?fref=ts
And here's a wee video Elyse Robert whipped up last week
(supporters vid for the team) https://vimeo.com/53103410
Final Word…
The final word goes to Marty McDowell from Titahi Bay SLSC and
to Emma Roberts from Lyall Bay SLSC.
Marty recently won the Porirua Sports Person of the year Award and
Emma was awarded the Wellington East Girls College Sports Person of
the Year.
Top work clubbies!
If you know of any other accolades awarded to club members, let
me know, and let's get the recognition flowing!
See you on the beach
Zoë
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Zoë Canvin
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Club Development Officer
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Surf Life Saving New Zealand
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