Category Archives: Lifesaving

Membership Deal – SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre

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The Somerton SLSC and the South Australian Aquatic and Leisure Centre have recently established a partnership which will hopefully be of benefit to the club, it’s members and the SAALC. Somerton is already holding coached swimming sessions at the SAALC on Thursday evenings from 7:30-9:00pm and a specialist session on Monday evenings for pool championship competitors. Somerton members are required to pay the entry fee to the SAALC for these sessions. However, the SAALC are offering Somerton members a very special deal on membership to help with this cost. Until the end of June, Somerton members are able join as a member at the SAALC and receive a 20% discount on the usual cost of membership. In addition, the joining …

Congratulations New Brozies

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Congratulations to Somerton’s newest Bronzies; a little chilly in the water today but all survived and passed their assessment. Well done Charlie Fletcher, Jesse Tarasuik, Matt Book, Holly Tull and Lucy Smith. Thank you to the Assessors, Steven Rypp (West Beach) & Karen Willmott (Seacliff). A big thanks to IRB driver, Maddy Mcbride for providing water cover. Congrats also to Lucy Manning who passed her Bronze on Thursday night at Seacliff. And finally thanks Rob for being a great instructor!!!

Senior Presentation Night – Saturday 11th May 2013

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Join your fellow club mates in celebrating the summer of 2012/13. Provided will be a three course sit down meal including tap beer, house wine and soft drinks. Open to all members and partners. 6.30pm for a 7pm start. Cost: $40 per person Dress: Cocktail Tickets available from the Friday night Bistro and the Kiosk. Limited to 120 tickets.

Aplications Open For RWC Operators Support Service Crew (Jet Ski)

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The Rescue Water Craft (RWC) Service conducts regular surveillance patrols and rescue missions in the Metropolitan, Mid South and Far South Coast areas. The RWC Service works closely with the volunteer beach patrols of clubs and actively supports the SLSSA strategy of making South Australian beaches safer. The Service works closely with other support service groups eg, Lifesaver Jet Rescue Boats and Westpac Lifesaver Helicopter Rescue Service. We are currently seeking applications from suitably qualified and proficient Surf Life Savers to undertake training and operational duties as part of this Service. This is a demanding and challenging position. As a RWC Operator you will be expected to complete rostered volunteer RWC patrols on weekends and public holidays, attend training sessions …

Boat Licence Course – Monday 4th March 2013

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All clubs are invited to send members down to the Glenelg SLSC for a Boat Licence Course being held in the first week of March. Monday 4th March 2013 7.00 pm sharp at Glenelg Surf Club $5 Surf Bronze holders $35 General Public Cash only on the night Photo ID to be produced Minimum age 16 Bookings by email only qmby@optusnet.com.au Only 30 spots available Boating Handbook for prereading http://www.sa.gov.au/subject/Transport%2C+travel+and+motoring/Boating+and+marine/Marine+publications/South+Australian+Recreational+Boating+Safety+Handbook  Please reply by email if you would like a spot or two.   Brenton Quimby Glenelg SLSC