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

PT Parking

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

Information for all our Nipper & Sandhopper parents

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Thank you all for entering this years Nipper Christmas Gala – There are TWO sessions this Friday 11th December.

Session One is for

our Sandhoppers and children born in the years 2008,2007 & 2006 Only 6pm – 7pm

Session Two is for children born 2005, 2004 & 2003 and those children who regularly swim in session 3 7.15- 8pm

Please remember your Christmas Hats, we look forward to seeing you!

If there is any questions please contact me direct

Thanks Chris

David Thomas

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It is with great sadness to report that our former member and Club Captain , David Thomas has passed away.
David , a former National beach and flag champion was an inspirational member of the club during the 80’s and 90’s and represented our club at Regional , National and International events . David also represented the sport of surf life saving at county and international level .

Our thoughts are with all family members at this sad time .

Alan Harris, Chairman