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Members are reminded that general hours of access to the Surf Club are 5.30am - 8.30pm. Access outside these hours are for special events or if approved by the executive committee.

Office hours as at 21 September 2019:
Monday 4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 4pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 10am
Sunday 8am - Midday

Presidents Report

Our season is in full swing now, the beach is getting busier and our patrols are busy doing a great job on the beach. Thanks to all our patrol members
Nippers has been busy with some great weather to start the season. Our nipper competitors have started their carnivals with some excellent results. To all our age managers ,helpers and coaches well done you're doing a great job starting the season
Special shout out to the education team. It's a busy time of the season and they are working full steam ahead with new squads and getting proficiencies done. They are always looking for more trained helpers so why not contact Andrew Hjorth and find out if you can help?
Just yesterday three of our competitors were selected in Sydney Northern Beaches Interbranch Team. Zac Wasley, Eliza and Luka Monnock. Well done you guys, a great achievement
Mike 'EGGMAN' and Al Montgomery, can be found every Sunday at the nippers BBQ. These blokes along with their bans of helpers are doing an incredible job. They are the first there in the morning preparing and the last to leave after packing up. Thanks lads, we appreciate your effort!
We have a new caretaker until our clubhouse is demolished. You will see Sam Bruton around the club. Say g'day if you bump into him
Our executive committee have been working on our main agenda at the moment which is preparing for the construction of our new club , especially our budgets for the coming seasons. This is important because of the big change we will experience in income and expenses

BAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED.
Sunday trading at the bar starts this weekend. We really need more bar helpers as we are getting low on our bar volunteers. It's a great way to meet people and really simple to serve behind the bar. You would only be needed two hours every 6-8 weeks. If you can please help out, please contact bar.manager@monavaleslsc.org.au

See you on the beach
Bryce

Education

Proficiencies (Skills Maintenance)
Thanks for all those who attended the first two dry proficiencies. We believe these have been very successful. If you have not provided your eLearning certificate please don’t do not forget to email a copy to chief.instructor@monavaleslsc.org.au.

For those who have not done their dry proficiency the last session will be 2:00pm Saturday 9 November 2019. So we know who is coming, could you please click on the link https://signup.com/go/PspCike to register.

Don’t forget to complete the e-learning component of your proficiency at any time. Just log onto members area of SLSA website. Please ensure you bring along a copy either on your phone or a print out.

We continue with wet proficiencies with the final list of dates below as follows. Please make sure you organise your diary and complete as soon as possible.

2:00pm Saturday 2 November 2019 (assessor Noel Moran)
10:00am Saturday 9 November 2019 (assessor Paula Tocquer
10:00am Sunday 17 November 2019 (assessor Geoff Bateman)
2:00pm Sunday 23 November 2019 (assessor Andrew Hjorth)
10:00am Sunday 1 December 2019 (assessor Ross James)
10:00am Sunday 8 December 2019 (assessor Liam Bailey)

Courses
The current Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and Bronze Medallion (BM) courses are now full and no further enrolments are possible. We will be holding another Bronze course starting January 2020, if you are interested please send through your details to chief.instructor@monavaleslsc.org.au

Congratulations to all MV team whom competed at Newport Carnival last Saturday. You all should be very pleased with your off season progress and the coaches were very impressed.

Special mention to our team mates Eliza Monnock, Luka Monnock and Zac Wasley whom have been recognised by the Sydney Northern Beaches (SNB) Branch selectors. They have been successfully selected to be part of the team representing SNB Branch at the 2019 Interbranch championships on 6 and 7 December in Bulli.

This is a tremendous achievement as it has been many many years since Mona Vale has anyone selected let alone three athletes.

Mass Rescue Mean No Holiday for Hero Lifesavers

Alex Taylor from Mona Vale SLSC, Jemima McGahey from Palm Beach SLSC and a group of their friends, most of whom are volunteer surf lifesavers, were on a camping holiday at the Booti Booti National Park south of Forster over the October long weekend and have emerged as unsung heroes after performing back-to-back rescues.

Please click on link https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/news/mass-rescues-mean-no-holiday-hero-lifesavers to read the entire story.

Nipper News

We are enjoying a sunny start to the season. Great to see everyone!

We are hosting a ‘Hawaiian’ themed welcome night this coming Saturday 2nd November. We would love to see all our old families there and welcome the new members! It will be a fun night for the family. See flyer below in upcoming events for further information..

Beginner board training with club President and head coach, Bryce Munro, commenced Sunday 27 October. If you would like to participate, increase your confidence on the board and do not currently take part in club training, please meet at the club house (beach side) ready for a 7:30am start. Any bronze proficient parents will be required to assist with water safety.

Dee Why Bennett Board Carnival Wrap Up
What a perfect way to start the junior carnival season, with blue skies and a bit of shore break keeping us on our toes at Dee Why Beach on Sunday 20 October.

With 40 competitors from Mona Vale lining up to participate. We had our youngest water babies in the U9’s giving it their first go in the surf, through to our seasoned competitors in U14’s on their new mals. kids competed in individual board races, mixed board relays and an all age board relay team to cap off the day.

After a winter of training, so pleasing to see everyone getting stuck back into racing and lots of smiles and fun being had across the beach. Also some great results coming through in each age group.

As always thank you to all our support parents filling a vast number of duties across the beach. Without your assistance we simply cannot compete, so thank you.

Zone Bowling Fundraising Program - Nipper Bowl for Bucks
Zone Bowling have partnered with Surf Lifesaving Sydney Northern Beaches offering club members $11 for a game of ten pin bowling bowling (usually $16.90 per game).

Please contact secretary@monavaleslsc.org.au to obtain a membership card and take advantage of this great price with each game bowled earning money for our club.

Please note the bar is still open on every Friday from 4:30pm. Come down and have drink at the clubhouse with your mates - you can also collect your club sticker or keyring if you are yet to do so.

THE MVSLSC MELBOURNE CUP CALCUTTA!

Come and join us at the club this Sunday November 3 for a fantastic afternoon. If you love a beer, a laugh and a punt then this is the afternoon for you.

Buy a horse and have your name drawn, form a syndicate or just come along and check out this great Australian tradition.

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