Statewide Country Carnival in Denmark and special invitations
Denmark Surf Life Saving Club (DSLSC) Newsletter WA Surf Club of the Year 2018
January Edition 2019 No. 05
Happy New Year from all of us to all of you. It's going to be a big one and we are starting it off in the biggest way possible... by hosting the WA SunSmart Country Carnival.
Australia Day Long Weekend
Ocean Beach, Denmark
Here are some quick key points:
This is a major event on the SLSWA program
All 30 clubs from across WA will attend
Over 800 competitors, 80 officials and 2500 spectators
Under 8s up to Masters
Runs over three days
Beach events on Saturday afternoon
Boats and water Sunday morning
Little nippers U8 and U9 on Monday morning.
Read on for more details ...
2019 SunSmart Country Carnival
If you think the beach has been busy these last two weeks - the Country Carnival will be massive. There'll literally be thousands of people at the beach and we'll be hoping for great weather and perfect water conditions.
Clubs from all over the State will be here and the beach, carpark, accommodation, and just about every other area - will be packed.
The event programs are now available online. Check them out and put your name down to participate.
Monday 28 January- Little Nippers Country Carnival ( U8 & U9) - Ocean Beach, Denmark.Event program
Enrolments close: 11pm Monday 21 January
Registrations are made via our Club - you can go online (see the link in Nipper News) or see your Age Group Manager or folks at the beach this coming weekend.
NIPPER NEWS
Important Info Nippers (U8-U13) requirements for Country Carnival.
Competition evaluation – a timed open water swim of between 100 and 288m depending on the age group. To be conducted during Nipper Activities on Sunday 13th January. Please ensure your child is at the beach on the 13th, otherwise they will not be able to compete at the carnival.
Online registration at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YWF32KG before Tuesday 15th January. This is the only way to register.
Note: U6 and U7 do not compete at this level. There will be no Nipper activities at Ocean Beach for these age groups on the 27th January.
Program outline has been posted to TeamApp.
On Patrol
It's been pretty hectic at the beach over the Xmas & New Year break. With sunny & warm weather, crowds have been up with consistently 200 plus people at any given time and up to around 450 (yikes).
A permanent rip/ gutter has settled in down to the left of the surf club and we've had a roving patrol looking after this spot constantly talking to people who're wanting to swim in this area.
Prevention/education is the key as many people are still unaware of the dangers of rips and are first time visitors to Ocean Beach. We've already had well over a dozen rip rescues mainly using the surf rescue boards.
"Swim between the flags" and "Don't swim near the rocks & rips" are our two most used preventative phrases.
Thankfully we've had happy & well behaved crowds with lots of people enjoying our coast & hospitality.
Big thanks to all our amazing volunteers doing amazing work - educating & preventing - as well as rescuing and first aid (minor cuts & bee stings mainly).
We're all very proud seeing our members keep our public safe with a smile.
Swim safe folks
Lee Brampton - Club Captain
Education
Ask any one who has done a course with us and they'll tell you what a great sense of achievement it is. Not only that, what you learn could help save someone's life. Our courses are free to members so we really hope to see more clubbies upskill this season.
We are currently seeking expressions of interest for those who would like to complete the following advanced training certificates
Pain Management
Senior First Aid
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques
Spinal Management.
We will be running courses for this in January – March.
Interested candidates please email Rae : rae@raepowys.com.au and they'll be notified when courses are booked.
Caught on Camera Clockwise - Rae Powys at the Xmas Day swim, with her "Look, no hands" expression - or is it her "wow - it's deep" face.
The Surf Club Version of Cross-Dressing with Darryl Salisbury from Freo.
Our youngest Nipper, Maya Woodruff.
Latest SRC Recipients
Well done to the great group that gave up the first week of their school holidays to do their Surf Rescue Certificate. We love to see our youngsters progressing in skill levels and becoming role models for those coming up through the ranks. We look forward to seeing you on Patrol. Big thanks to Deb Edmondson and her able assistants for putting in the time to train these newest cadets.
Hoodie Heaven
Everyone is raving about our new hoodies "So soft" they say, "Such good value", "So cool" - well, warm actually.
Make sure you get yours quick smart.
See Del at the beach - Sun 13th Jan. They are $50 each and are selling fast.
More new Merchandise coming soon.
Who's Who in our Zoo Here's two more of our wonderful Crew.
First Aid Officer – David Rae
What’s your Day Job? Community Paramedic with St John Ambulance, supporting volunteer ambos from Cranbrook to Walpole. Number of Children? Henry 6yrs & Will 2yrs. How long have you lived in Denmark? Martha, Henry and I moved down from Perth 5 years ago. How long have you been a member of our Club? We’re newbies - I did my Bronze and Henry did his first season in Nippers last year. What do you love about it? Being part of the community and it made me start swimming again. What’s important about your role as First Aid Officer? I’m just learning, but we probably shouldn’t run out of bandaids this season. What are you famous for? On a holiday with Martha’s Canadian friends, my first priority when we arrived at the holiday house was cleaning the toaster within an inch of its life. Now, any overzealous cleaning I do is referred to as:
“The Full David Rae”.
Water Safety Co-ordinator -
Bo Wong
What’s your Day Job?Photographer Number of Children? Three of them, Sylva (19) Jetta (14) and Felix (12). How long have you lived in Denmark?Five great years. How long have you been a member of our Club? This is my second season, but it’s Jetta’s 5th season so I have lurked on the periphery awhile . What do you love about it?The people! I love the diversity and warmth of our surf club, it’s like no other. What’s important about your role as Water Safety Co-ordinator? Water Safety, I think the name says it all! What are you famous for?With the encouragement of the clubbies, going from being a scaredy cat of waves into a swim obsessed ocean lover.
Martin's Birthday
This Saturday 12th Jan
You Are Invited
Martin's second home and second family is our Club (some may say it's been known to be his first). Come along, have a dance, give Martin a hug and say cheers to him as he celebrates seven decades of life.
Saturday 12th January
Martin's 70th Birthday party - At the Clubrooms - members and Martin's friends invited
Sunday 13th January
Nippers Program re starts
Registrations being taken for Country Carnival
11am Community Swim
Spanish food - Sundowner 4-7pm Clubrooms - all welcome
Saturday 26th- 28th January
WA SunSmart Country Carnival - Ocean Beach
See article this newsletter for more info
No Nipper program
