Welcome to November's Blu-ing

Welcome to the November issue of the Blu-ing Newsletter we hope you enjoy reading the content from all contributors.

So what’s news? 

Nippers at South Maroubra has proven a real hit with record families joining the club. As it stands now younger age groups are officially closed. Older age groups such as under 12 & 13’s will be considered on a case-by-case basis as they head towards SRC qualifications. 

Still on nippers, how fantastic is it to see the number of competitors supported by Coaches and Water Safety during the week at training, thanks so much to those volunteers. In recognition of significant family gatherings during Friday training and on the suggestion of Director of Competition, Shane, we will be opening the club bar for a 'once a month Friday Socials' 5pm to 8pm, promoting family get togethers and perhaps a Friday feed. dates are listed in the Newsletter below.

Club Competition, carnivals and training are all up and running and how great is it to see big numbers in the water, on the sand and in the boats! Sunday Surf swim starts next Sunday, can’t wait to see everybody pop on down and participate in the handicapped fun. Well done to coaches, sweeps and the leadership team for competition.

Strategic Plan for the next 5 years has been completed and will soon be published on our website. The plan allows us to work towards aspirational targets and a roadmap on how to get there, exciting stuff and thanks to former SLSNSW CEO & Life Member Phil Vanny AM for his contribution.

Covid has seen some changes to club operations including only DOUBLE VACINATED members being permitted to enter the club. Proof of vaccinations remains in place with a copy of certificates to be sent to the Vice President Linda (vp@southmaroubrasurfclub.com.au). Once sighted, certificates will be destroyed and members will be listed as approved on an internal secure document. This proof allows members clubhouse access including Friday and Sunday bar service, fob key access if in fact the member has one etc.

Fob keys are the approved method of entering the club. We highly recommend all members purchase one for $20 if they wish to have access to the club 7 days a week. Access to the club is restricted to day light hours with Patrolling Members, General having access to front and beachside entrance doors and male/female changerooms and toilets. Gold Members, Gym Members have additional access into the club gymnasium 6am to 8pm 7 days per week.

We’re looking for your help! Further to the recent email sent to you, we know how well our members and families are connected to sportsmen and women. We are currently asking you to think hard and long about a connection you or a family member, friend might have with a profile current or former sportsperson. NRL, Cricket, Olympian, Commentators, Marathon participants, Ironmen and Women, Paralympians and more are all the targeted speakers! Our sportspersons day provides vital funding for all those competitors wearing club colours at sporting events around the country so if you can help we’d love to hear from you office@southmaroubrasurfclub.com.au 

Sunday Socials. With the heat of summer soon to arrive don’t forget our downstairs bar, beer garden and grass area welcomes you, your families and friends. 11am to late afternoon, you’ll find entertainment and an affordable brew or two! Make a date and pop on down, Uber is nice and affordable.

A message from Barry and Lesley our caretakers, please do you bit to look after the club. It could be as simple as keeping toilets clean after use, washing feet of sand before entering, helping to maintain the wonderful new north and south grass areas, washing off equipment after use (and not on the grass), putting garbage in the bins. Barry has said, if its not ok at home then its not ok at your club!

Please keep up to date on all the big issues by joining our South Maroubra Surf Club and Nipper facebook sites plus flick on to our website for more details about your club including room hire for you parties, functions. You won't find a cheaper and better pace to have your special event. For Bernie Kelly room hire enquiries, you’ll find information on our website and by emailing office@southmaroubrasurfclub.com.au 

See you soon

Paul ‘Stretch’ Fownes APM OAM
Club President

PS ...

A final reminder to all renewing members that membership fees were due before the 30th of October to ensure that you are covered by the SLSA insurance.

Active members who have not renewed will be archived from the system at the end of the month, and are no longer able to patrol.

You can renew online through the SLSA Members Area. In order for the Club to approve your renewal you will need to make sure you complete both the renewal form through the Member Area as well as pay your renewal fees.

More information about renewing and member costs can be found in the Join section of the website. Don’t forget the U18 members fees (including Cadets, Active 15-18 and Nippers) can be partially subsidised by the NSW Active Kids voucher