Portreath SLSC Surf Boat News

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Portreath Surf Boat

After a successful trip to the World Championships at Montpelier last September the surf boat crew are hoping to raise money through sponsorship to purchase a new surf boat from the Gallipoli 100 Surf Boat Event in Turkey.

They are hoping to get a ladies crew together and enter a lot more races this season, if any member would like to go along to a training session and have a taster please contact Stuart Cooper cooperconstructionsw@me.com

As well as taking part in the Surf League they will be doing the Mylor to Malpas 10km race and the Good Friday Race from Boscowen Park to King Harry Ferry.

2015 Surf Boat Series
Date Venue
Saturday 13th June Rd 1 Tenby, W Wales Event info
Sunday 14th June Rd 2 Porthcawl, Wales Event info
Saturday 11th July Rd 3 Watergate Bay, Cornwall Event info
Sunday 12th July Rd 4 Great Western, Nwq, Cornwall Event info
Saturday 12th September Rd 5 Devon TBC Event info
Sunday 13th September Rd 6 Devon TBC Event info

 

Gallipoli 100 Surfboat event – Surfboats in Turkey

http://www.gallipoli100.com.au/site/Surfboats_in_Turkey.asp

 

After the Gallipoli 100 event the UKSRL is making arrangements with the organisers to freight some of the surfboats from Turkey to the UK. If you would like more information on how to acquire a surfboat, contact UKSRL Secretary Becky Knowles for further information admin@uksrl.co.uk.

 

Nipper Update for February 2015

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Nipper Update February 2015

Welcome back after a short break at half-term.

Firstly let us say a big thank you to all of you for your support at Frostbite, whether you competed, helped poolside, coached or just helped to carry kit, you were a credit to the club.

Both weeks have shown where we have strengths and potential, and importantly where we need to focus our efforts to improve.

Our Nipper numbers are growing again but we can only grow if we have the coaches to facilitate an increased Nipper section and with the support of our club members and parents, please don’t be shy in letting us know if you want to help.

It is important especially for our younger members to be swimming more than Friday nipper nights, their strength and stamina in the water will impact on what they will be able to do in the sea.

The coaches got together over ½ term and discussed all the above with a view to how we continue to improve, thanks to those of you who fed in some useful ideas! As we try to get the balance right between competition and in being a surf lifesaving club.

Please keep an eye on the website and the notices at Nipper / Sandhopper sessions as we’ll be making important announcements regarding training times as we start to prep for Nationals at Millfield, we’ll start to register names straight away.

Thanks and enjoy your training

Herbie, Emma & the Coaching Team

European Championships 2015

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The Countdown has started!
European Championships 2015 – “Lifesaving 2015”  August 1st to 15th
Working in partnership with Surf Life Saving Wales we have secured the bid to host the European Life Saving Championships 2015.  The location will be South Wales with a central Athletes Village at the University of Swansea, the Still Water Events at the National Pool Swansea (within the University campus) and the Open Water Events at Aberavon Beach.
The National Team events
Will commence with registration on Saturday 1st August with day 1 of the competition on the 2nd August
The Inter Clubs
Registration is on the 8th August with competition starting  on the 9th

Key Points to note
Accommodation – Will be offered at the University of Swansea campus at very competitive rates with the option of Breakfast, Dinner and packed lunch. Reservations will not require payment until June. Booking will open on January 13th 2015 at www.lifesaving2015.com
A maximum of 1,000 beds available but over 1,000 participants expected for the Inter Clubs event so book early
Transport – Shuttle buses will operate between the University campus and Aberavon Beach to transport teams and supporters
Entry –  Online at www.lifesaving2015.com  will open March 2015 (date to be confirmed)
Eligibility        National Teams selected and entered by National Governing Bodies
Inter Club Teams selected and entered by Affiliated Clubs.                                                 Open to all SLSGB, SLS Wales and RLSS Affiliated Clubs

CALLING ALL OFFICIALS AND EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS
We need:-
Marshalls, Starters, Timekeepers, Finish Judges, Lane Judges, Turn Judges, Recorders, Event Results Assistants, Safeguarding Supervisors (training support provided) and a few of those wonderful people who can do anything whilst staying calm and just be there when needed.
Some of these roles will require a Category C National Qualification
We hope to start putting the teams together in the early new year so if you are interested to help please mail your details with a brief summary of experience and role preference to Jdean@slsgb.org.uk We have a limited number of free rooms that will be allocated on a first selected basis. All event officials will have free event uniforms and all meals provided.
Further detailed Event Information will be posted on the event website which will go fully live in the first week of January 2015  www.lifesaving2015.com

Youth Presentation Evening

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On Sunday evening, 21st December at 6pm, there is to be a presentation evening for all the youth members and a social get together with all club members welcome. The bar will be open and if members would like to bring along a plate of nibbles it will add to the festivities.

 

Don’t forget the Boxing Day dip at 11am followed by mince pies and mulled wine (tea and coffee as well) in the club house.

Nipper Presentation

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Just a reminder nipper presentation on Sunday 30th November 4pm – 7pm.  All nippers and their families welcome please bring a plate of food for the buffet.

Can all nippers that received trophies from last year please return them on Friday night at nipper training or bring them to the club house on Sunday.

Notice of EGM

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Portreath SLSC will hold an EGM 27th November 7pm at the surf club

We hereby give 21 days notice of an EGM. Following the resignation of our Club Chairman the Executive Committee have decided to hold an Extraordinary General Meeting.  This meeting will be conducted in the same way as our AGM.

If you would like to nominate yourself, or somebody else (with their consent) for the post of Chairperson, please email our club secretary Tessa Theobald on blackstuff@theobald39.fsnet.co.uk.  Closing date for nominations will be Thursday 20th November, nominations will then be advertised and votes taken by ballot on the evening of the EGM or via email (to the Secretary) for those out of the country or unable to attend the meeting.  All full members over the age of 18 are eligible to vote.

The Executive Committee

Portreath SLSC