Rescue 2016

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Portreath SLSC are competing in Holland at Rescue 2016, Masters, Open, Youth and Surf Boat Crew.

Well done to everyone, some fantastic results.

12th September 2016

A huge day at the World Championships today in Netherlands. Today our club really stuck it to the World, proving that anything is possible and to never give up on your dreams.

Charlotte Chucky Savage making a Quarter final in the Women’s Open Ski missing out on the Semis by one place.

Emily Eddison just missing out in the finals of the Open Women Beach Flags racing her first international event with such confidence.

Tom Bolt towing his way into 11th place in the world in the Rescue Tube Rescue, after many heats, with draggers Lewis & Josh

And Charlie & George getting a silver in the Open Men’s Board Rescue.

Today, Portreath proved dreams can be chased and caught with a little bit of confidence, belief and courage.
The team here are buzzing, we thank all the lovely kind words from our supporters back home and we will try and keep you updated as much as possible. Bring on tomorrow! #greenarmy

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2016 SLS GB Nationals at Portreath SLSC

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Now that we have all safely returned from an amazing week in Exmouth for Nationals our focus now turns to Senior Nationals this weekend at Portreath. This is billed as the pinnacle event on the Surf Life Saving calendar seeing the best in the best compete for the coveted titles.

The weekend kicks off on Friday for an International Event, England v Wales. This is then followed in the afternoon by an exciting elimination event; the Golden Flag which has a healthy £500 cheque included in the last flag on the beach to grab!

We then progress onto the main event, Senior Nationals. Starting each day at 9am. Come down and watch the best in our country compete in each discipline, exciting to watch and inspiring for our young athletes. There will be a drone filming throughout the weekend with live coverage played back to the club, first time we’ve done this so very exciting.

There will be full refreshments over the course of the weekend with the legend Paul Hancock & his wife Andrea taking up the BBQ gauntlet. Bar will be open from 2pm each day.

Sunday evening it’s time to let your hair down with the ‘After Party’ this will be open to everybody over 16yrs, no tickets required. Disco and bar until 12.

Thank you to everyone that has already pledged offers of help, if you are free and would like to be involved in the team please get in touch. We would be grateful for any donations of cakes over the weekend please.

Lets make it a good one, Go Green Army!

The British Senior Surf Life Saving Championships at Portreath on Sunday: Picture by Colin Higgs
The British Senior Surf Life Saving Championships at Portreath on Sunday: Picture by Colin Higgs

Members use of Social Media

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Important Notice

During the last meeting the use of social media was a topic for discussion and it is important that it is used in the appropriate manner. Social media is such a great tool to promote the club,  but we must be aware of what we all post and consider everyone within the club. The sharing of photographs is a great way for parents and friends to catch up on competitions and training and used to enhance the reputation of the Portreath SLSC. However, if you are taking individual pictures of children could you please ask the parents of the child permission before they are tagged and put on social media sites. We are in no way trying to stop photographs as they are a massive part of what we all do at Portreath Surf Lifesaving Club, but just ask that we are aware and common sense is used to prevent any issues. If you do see anyone at the beach taking photographs of our children could they be made aware to the coaches or ourselves as we are within our right to challenge those individuals. Thank you for your continued support in keeping all our children safe and allowing them to enjoy the beach and club.

 

Steve and Andrea

Child Protection Officers

Parking at the Club

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BEACH PARKING

We hope that you and your families have enjoyed the first sessions on the beach – great to see so many happy faces.?

We would love to invite you all to park on the beach, however for safety reasons – which are of paramount importance to us for you and your children, we have to make rules.

 

During club training priority for the limited number of beach spaces are for those who are coaching sessions, those with prior permission from the committee and active committee members who may need access to the clubhouse for many reasons. All entrance and exits must be clear at all times for emergency services and please NO double parking. Also please allow space for gear (skis and boards etc) to be removes and returned to the clubhouse.

 

Parking on the hill and on the main road is free and of course there is the car park.

 

Your co-operation regarding the above is much appreciated and would greatly contribute to the smooth running of the PTSLSC.

 

Thank you

PTSLSC Committee

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SLSGB National Stillwater Events Millfield 2016

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PORTREATH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB CROWNED NATIONAL STILLWATER CHAMPIONS 2016

 

Last weekend over 1000 competitors travelled from all over GB to compete in the National Stillwater competition in the 50 meter Pool at Millfield School in Somerset.

 

The little Cornish village of Portreath sent 2 teams of amazing youngsters aged between 7-13 yrs(nippers) and 13-18yrs (youth), who have been training conscientiously throughout the winter for this event.

As you can imagine it was overwhelming for some of our little ones to be faced for the very first time by a 50 meter pool as we don’t have one in Cornwall for them to train in. They proved how big their hearts were after the warm-up by constantly smiling, supporting their team and taking part in every event. There were 25 Nipper Teams in the competition totalling over 700 children and our Portreath Nipper Team came an amazing 7th!

 

Our Youth Team were one of 23 dedicated teams taking part in this year’s National Stillwater Event – the competition was strong. In true Portreath style the team gave it their all showing skill, sheer strength and pure determination. The racing was phenominal with nail-biting spectating right to the very end!

The results were read in reverse order, Portreath Youth were Crowned National Stillwater Champions 2016 – truly exceptional!!

 

A HUGE shout out to our Nipper-Juniors who competed in both events over 2 days – your stamina is absolutely unbelievable.

 

Finally – THANK YOU to our leadership team of loyal managers, coaches, those behind the scenes, helpers and parents who voluntarily give their time to this growing sport to maintain our youngsters fitness, social skills and very importantly they teach sea awareness – so very necessary when growing up in our beautiful Cornish peninsula.

 

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Nipper Stillwater at Millfield

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British Nipper Lifesaving Pool Championships 2016

Saturday 16th April 2016

Millfield School

 

Information for Nippers & Parents

  • Meet at 8am for club registration and PHOTO!
  • Warm up begins at 8:30am
  • First event begins 9:00am
  • Sponsored Club T shirt will be given
  • Please wear club kit or club colours green/black/white if you do not have any
  • Your son/daughter will require a Portreath Club swim hat these will be available to purchase at the event, cost is £5
  • Your son/daughter will require a swimming costume and goggles spare if you have some! fins and two towels.
  • Packed lunch, some suggested Items to include, fruit, x2 small bottles of water and squash. Sandwich, small pasta/rice pot, cereal bars (chocolate will melt!) and any of their favourite food. We are there a long time!
  • Nippers please do not bring expensive (mobile phones, etc) items to the pool as PTSLSC cannot be responsible for any lost items.

Any parents that would like to help during the event please see Andrea at the start of the event help is also required in the pool to place the manikins so please bring a swimming costume!!

Message From event organiser regarding seating – Due to the large numbers we are going to have split competitors and spectators. Spectators will be directed to the bridge side of the pool and teams down the score board side and onto the balcony. Marshalling will have to be done in the foyer before entering the pool.

We look forward to seeing ALL 42 Nippers there GO GREEN ARMY!!!

Chris Hewitt

Nipper Manager