COMMS TO MEMBERS

G'day to all our members,

On Tuesday night (16/3) our Executive Committee held its monthly meeting.

We made decisions regarding the operations at our club in light of the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and available information. The Executive committee resolved that:

PATROLS ARE ON. Proper social separation is to be practiced. Proper process and procedure will be posted and updated each Friday afternoon on the notice board in the first aid room. CONTACT YOUR PATROL CAPTAIN IF YOU ARE UNWELL.
PLEASE bring your own toilet paper and soap, ours is being stolen from our bathrooms.
Our caretaker has been asked to increase cleaning and sanitisation and all members should be extra vigilant in cleaning areas such as the first aid room
Nippers presentation day is postponed until further notice
Friday night BBQ's are suspended until further notice
The club end of season thank you BBQ and farewell to our old club is postponed until further notice
Bronze Squads postponed. Andrew Hjorth will provide personalised communication to relevant members
Our Gym is CLOSED
Surf Boat Rowing is suspended until further notice
Individual water activities will continue until advice states otherwise
IRB crew training will continue
Bar will remain open at this stage. NO CASH, card only
Presentation night in May to be rescheduled and new date advised once known
I urge all our members to stay engaged and continue to use the beach and the water
As club head coach, in light of all winter sports be postponed or cancelled, my advice is to get your surfboard and hit the water while it is still warm and safe from COVID-19.

ADVICE FOR PATROLLING MEMBERS – UPDATE FROM BRANCH

Clubs must ensure we meet the minimum requirements as per your Life Saving Agreement.
Branch recommends reducing patrolling numbers to a standard to cover the attendance numbers on your beach but not going under the LSA minimum requirement
If possible splitting patrols to reduce the members exposure on patrol, the clubs can still give members the full allocation of patrol hours under these conditions.
Reduce activities and gatherings with in the club and do patrol change overs external to the building.
If members are unwell the should stay away from the club and other members.
Ensure PPE is available for members if required, myself and the Duty officers will have face marks to hand out for the weekend. These are to be used if there is any risk to exposure not just when on patrol.
Do not treat any persons suspected of having COVID19

Additional and up to date information is also available via the branch website at http://surflifesaving.net.au/pages/covid-19-updates.php

Any questions throughout the weekend Adrian Hill (Director of Lifesaving) and Tracey Hare-Boyd (Acting President ) will be available and can be contacted as follows:

Adrian Hill Tracey Hare-Boyd
Via Radio: Northern Beaches 11 Via Radio: Northern beaches 20
Mobile: 0414 560 884 Mobile: 0416 042 465

General message below for all members:

Pay attention to hand hygiene. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, and avoid touching your face
Practice cough etiquette by coughing or sneezing into your elbow or using a tissue. Dispose of the tissue into a bin and then wash your hands afterwards
Avoid close contact with others, such as touching, shaking hands, hugging and kissing
Regularly wipe down surfaces
Face masks are not recommended for use by members of the public, although anyone who wants to be cautious can of course choose to wear one
If you feel unwell and develop a fever or shortness of breath, a cough, sore throat or respiratory illness do not come to work, surf club, patrols or events and contact your doctor

Further Information Regarding COVID-19
If you are unsure about Coronavirus and need further information, please click on the links below:

We will continue to update our members as changes occur.

Stay safe!

Bryce Munro.
President