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“The Beachouse” Lock-in – Friday 2nd November

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Somerton & Glenelg SLSC Fund Poster

The Somerton SLSC Fund-raising committee are pleased to advise that after last year’s success, the Club are again providing a lock-in at The Beachouse, Glenelg for only $22 per child. Tickets will be available for purchase on: -Member Registration Day – Saturday 13th October – 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. -Friday Night Bistro –  Friday 19th October -1st day of Nippers – Saturday 20th October -Friday Night Bistro – Friday 26th October -Nippers – Saturday 27th October Or by emailing Rob McBride, Hon. Secretary – info@somertonslsc.org.au  Or contact Lauren Arriola on Mbl: 0431 583 398 or email:  lauren.arriola1@gmail.com  

Member Registration Day – Saturday 13th October – NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

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C patrol

Registration will be held at the Somerton Surf Club upstairs in the Bistro from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Saturday 13th October.  New members welcome – club members will be on hand to answer all your queries about our junior (nipper) program, Patrols, Awards, Proficiencies and social membership.  PLEASE NOTE THAT IT IS ALSO 1ST DAY OF PATROLS; so come ready to be vigilant. Limited merchandise will be available as some new stock is still to arrive.  Our fund-raising committee will be on hand to sell you tickets to the famous “Beachouse” lock-in coming up in November and raffle tickets.  See you there!  All enquiries to info@somertonslsc.org.au Rob McBride, Hon. Secretary – Marty Coombe, Club Registrar  

Nikki Coombe mentors for SLSSA Youth Camp

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Flinders Camp Photo

During the week of the 10th -13th of July Surf Lifesaving SA held the Flinders Youth Development Camp at Edowie Station, 50 kms north of Hawker. The intention of the camp is to take young lifesavers out of their comfort zone of the beach and to present some challenges to broaden their horizons. This is a continuation of the development process for the SLSSA youth which also includes opportunities at 11 to 14 years old to attend camps at Encounter Bay. Fourteen surf lifesavers, aged 14 to 17, and five supervisors, lead by Steve Cornish, made the trip. A range of surf clubs from across the state were represented by a youth member including Brighton, Port Elliot, Whyalla, Henley, Grange, …

Volunteer of the Year awarded to Mel Millsteed

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SLSSA held their annual Awards of Excellence on Sunday 5th August at a luncheon held at Port Noarlunga SLSC. Somerton SLSC had nominated a number of members for various awards. It is with pride that Mel Millsteed was the worthy recipient of SLSSA Volunteer of the Year Award. Unfortunately, Mel was unable to attend the Awards of Excellence function due to illness but President, Steve Miller, gratefully accepted the award on her belhalf. Below is an excerpt from Club’s nomination. Mel’s contribution to Somerton Surf Life Saving Club has been outstanding for as long as I have known her. Her contribution to the Club and Surf has included; • Trainer/assessor over a number of years • Somerton leadership roles & …

Somerton performs at National Pool Rescue Championships

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Somerton SLSC’s Pool Rescue Team put in an amazing performance at the National Pool Rescue Championships held recently at the SA Aquatic & Leisure Centre. They finished equal 23rd with neighbouring club, Brighton SLSC, on 27 points. A big thank you must go to John Fielding who co-ordinated the competitiors and events with the assistance of Mark Williams and Barry Jones. Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club has won the 2012 Australian Surf Life Saving Pool Rescue Championships on 223 points following an action packed final day of competition at the South Australia Aquatic & Leisure Centre in Adelaide. Not far behind, Northcliffe SLSC finished in second place on 204 and Wanda SLSC finished narrowly in third with 203.5 points. More …