Bronte Life Saving Energy Record
With installation of solar power the Club has contributed to the environment with the following contributions:
Kg of CO2 saved 1462kg
Energy Total 1.387 MWhr
We have quite a full newsletter this time as we have Branch and State results for both senior and junior sections. Also there is some news re members and activities coming up.
Patrols
Don’t forget the Australia Day long weekend holiday next Monday where patrols are rostered.
This
coming weekend's patrols are:
Saturday
16 February
Patrol 2, 9.00am - 1.30pm
Patrol 6, 1.30pm - 6.00pm
Sunday
17 February
Patrol 9, 8.00am - 11.30am
Patrol 13, 11.15am - 2.45pm
Patrol 17, 2.30pm - 6.00pm
Cadet
Patrols Sunday 17 February
Patrol 4, 8.00am - 10.30am
Patrol
5, 9.00am - 11.30am
Patrol 6, 10.00am - 12.30pm
Don’t forget that Easter is just around the corner and patrols are rostered over the 4 days of the holiday period from Good Friday to Easter Monday inclusive. Check out the web to see when you are on.
Any queries re patrols should be directed to David Fleeting, Manager
Lifesaving or your patrol captain.
Remember the same rules apply as last season. Miss too many patrols and you are out; arrange substitutes or let your patrol captain know if you can’t make it; the usual common courtesy.
Education/Proficiencies
An IRB crewing course is to be held soon depending on interest. If interested please contact David Jones or Sam Wilson who will be running the course. If that fails contact the office and I will pass on.
New
Bronte Members Forum - Have you tried it ... give it a go.
Our new Bronte Members Forum is now online
and can be accessed from the menu bar on the Bronte Surf Club Website.
This forum gives all Club Members up to date information on Patrol
changes, Nipper News and Club related issues.
The
Nippers, Patrols and Members Noticeboards are open to all members
to post discussions and reply to messages.
The
Business, Education, Administration, Competition and Newsletters will
have messages posted by Management only and can be viewed by all members.
We hope you enjoy our new Forum and look forward to hearing from you
online.
To
Register for the Forum:
1. Once you enter the forum you are requested
to add your User Name and Password. If you have not Registered before,
click on the 'register' link at the bottom of the page.
2.
Follow the prompts to agree to the forum rules and then you may 'Register'
with your own choice of User Name, Password and Valid Email Address.
3.
Once you complete the registration you will be sent an email to verify
your email address. Once you receive this email, click on the 'To
complete your registration, please visit this url' link and this
will direct you back to the forum site and activate your membership.
4.
You will be asked to enter a Unique Bronte Password. The password
for this season is: surfclub104 all in lower case.
You
are now a Registered Forum Member. For future visits to the forum
you will need your User Name, Password and Unique Bronte Forum Password.
Club
Shop - Web Site
New gear has arrived including polo shirts which look very smart as well as some T-Shirts with Club logo and “Bronte – Where God Surfs” on the back. They look good and are attractively priced. See Roley, Peta or even me at the office.
Also the latest in race gear – Men’s skins/race shorts (okanooeys) - special price $70 (normal retail price up the Junction is $120).
Bob Woodger Memorial Carnival and Spreading of Ashes
The Woodger family along with Bronte SLSC invites R&R teams to take part in an event to honour Bob Woodger.
Date: Sat 15th of March
Where: Bronte Beach
Time: 9am – R&R dry run-throughs commence
Midday – spreading of Bobs ashes
R&R trophies will be awarded from the R&R NSW panel.
Finger food will be provided and drinks will be available at the bar in the surf club. So come and join us for a session of R&R in the lead up to Aussies and to celebrate the life of Bob Woodger.
Not all members may have known Bob but he certainly was the leader of our R & R section at Bronte Surf Club for at least the last 11 years.
This carnival is being organised by the N.S.W. R. & R Panel for Surf Life Saving, as a tribute to Bob and his family for all his hard as a State and National Official. His service is going to be recognised by the National Panel of R & R at this years Australian Championships. The carnival is also a means to demonstrate to the community the old form of rescue and resuscitation. It is also an opportunity for clubs travelling to the Aussies to have a last work out in front of some of the National Judges. The R & R Panel are also going to hand out their annual trophies to the award teams from the N.S.W. State Titles.
It would be appreciated if there could be club members present for any part of the day, but particularly during the spreading of the ashes.
All queries to Col McDermid on mobile 0411 135 927.
Club Ball
Don’t forget the ball coming up – the date is Saturday 31st May at the Randwick AJC (that’s the racecourse for you non-horsey types). It will be a function to remember.
Dress is black tie so the sheilas can really get dolled up. The Deltones 50th year, great food and entertainment will be just some of the highlights. Tables are all but sold out so get moving. Organize your table of ten now. Also to those who have booked a table, please get your money in. See Jim & Pat.
Competition
This is going to be lengthy as we have to report branch and state for nipper and senior Club. Some great results across the board so here goes.
Senior Branch -
In a great result Bronte won the premier event, the Open Taplin Relay – well done to all involved. Other results included.
Ras Gil -
4th Open Beach Sprint
5th Open Flags
Anthony Carroll -
3rd 2km beach run
1st Open Board Riding
1st Open Malibu Riding
Siobhan Mccarthy -
2nd 2km Beach Run
Stefanie O’Grady -
1st u/17 2km beach run
Olivia Miley-Dyer -
2nd u/17 2km beach run
1st Open Ladies Board riding
Phoebe Miley-Dyer -
3rd u/17 2km beach run
2nd Open Ladies Board riding
John McCarthy -
2nd u/19 Board race
1st u/19 Ski
Julia Tyrrell -
2nd u/19 Board race
2nd u/19 Ski
Reserve Boat - 3rd
Mal Allen -
1st O/24 Surf race
3rd Open Surf race
Ashleigh Bond -
2nd Open Ladies Surf Race
3rd Open Ladies Ironwomen
Other Results included 3rd in the u/15 R&R, 3rd in the ski relay, 2nd in nthe Open Double Ski.
Nipper Branch Results -
The Bronte Nipper competed with distinction and all results are on the web site. However notable performances produced 35 medals with 11 gold, 9 silver and 15 bronze. Of particular note was the fact that Bronte won the all age relay comprising Sophie Stuart Jones, Lucas Anderson, Tanner Atkins, Max Hendrie, Lewis Radley, Will Patterson and Eddie Jones – great result.
Also Sam Fleeting produced some outstanding individual results winning the U/14 Ironman and U/14 Board race.
I would like to mention more individuals but the sheer bulk of success of the Bronte Nippers is just too large. Congratulations to all involved especially all age managers, Craig Bartlett and Lindsay Cotterill and of course the kids themselves.
Senior State Championships (report from Graham Ford) -
The State Championships held at Swansea Belmont last weekend provided some great results for Bronte.
Despite the lack of surf on the finals day, our team put in a great effort.
Our Ski Relay Team of Tom Woodriff, Chris Kilmurray and Bruce Hopkins made the final and narrowly missed a medal.
Chris backed up in the Open Ski and made the final coming 9th in a very hot field. Julia Tyrrell had a great paddle on the ski to take 4th in
The U19 final, and John McCarthy flew home to miss a medal in his final taking 6th place.
In the open surf swim Mal Allen had a fantastic swim, but was pipped out of the Gold by Allum of Cronulla to take 2nd and than Nathan Smith got ahead of Mal in the over 24 swim. Ashleigh Bond made the open ladies surf swim final and despite being out of the placings wasn't far off the pace.
Our under 15 ladies Hannah Griffin, Millie McGuiness, Pheobe and Olivia Miley-Dyer had a great swim to take 3rd place in the surf teams and Pheobe, Millie and Olivia also made the board relay final finishing a very credible 7th place.
In the Surf Board riding competition held the Sunday before, when there was a small surf and Pheobe won the U15 age group, which was a fantastic effort and Olivia came 2nd in the open women’s board. Harries narrowly missed a gold in the open men’s surf board final taking 2nd place and was 3rd in the Malibu.
In the 2km beach run Stef O'Grady had a great run, despite not being well coming 4th and Siobhan McCarthy also took 4th place in the open ladies beach run.
In the flag competition, Raz Gill made her first open final, taking 7th place, and also ran well in the open women’s sprint final.
Our open women’s R&R Team had mixed fortune narrowly missing the final , but special mention goes to Simone McDermid who swam in the belt for the first time, which was unbelievable and our own R&R coach Lynne Burke jumped into 2nd line.
In the boat area Simon's reserve crew narrowly missed the final 16, but John Wards Crew of Connor, Matt, Nigel and Campbell had a great carnival and missed the final by one spot coming 8th in the State which is a great result for them with Aussies only 3 weeks out.
Although the team struggled without any waves (it was like a lake) they achieved some outstanding results, and hopefully Scarborough Beach in WA will have a surf.
Nipper State Championships -
The Bronte Nippers again competed with distinction at Swansea Belmont in some trying conditions in pretty average weather.
Unfortunately I don’t have a full and detailed list of results by name but can report that Bronte obtained the following:
u/11boys Beach Relay - 3rd
u/12 boys beach relay - 2nd
u/13 boys flags - 3rd Will Patterson
u/14 boys board - 2nd Sam Fleeting
u/8 girls wade relay - 2nd
u/9 girls beach relay - 1st
u/11girls beach relay - 3rd
Mixed 5 person R&R - 2nd
Well done Bronte – you all competed with distinction and I’m sure had a lot if fun up Newcastle way.
Upcoming Carnivals -
Only one left (3rd – 6th April – Australian Championships, Perth) and it’s the one that counts. We are only sending a small team across – costs are very prohibitive to justify a large team. It’s still costing a bomb!
The container is coming on Tuesday 18th March and is being loaded that evening. It will be gone by 2pm the next day so what’s left out won’t be going. All competitors to be at Club at 6pm for loading.
Board Lockers
The Board of management has endorsed the recommendation by the sub-committee regarding the installation of board racks in the men’s change room. There will be sufficient space for approximately 28 boards. Designs for the racks are currently being investigated.
Important Dates
Junior Ocean Swim - Sunday 30th March
Sportsman’s Lunch - Friday 18th April
Anzac Day - Friday 25th April
Veterans Day Re-Union -Sunday 27th April
Annual General Meeting - Sunday 10th August (to be confirmed)
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