1st September 2011

elaine@thatscomputing.com.au, 0417 799953

1. Nipper News

SURF SPORTS and TRAINING NEWS Please find attached information regarding upcoming events on the sports calendar.

* Bluhat Burleigh Swim/Run Series

* Fastest Man on Sand Series

* Junior Coolangatta Gold (U14, U15 & U17 age groups)

Anyone interested in competing please contact Janita at JuniorActivities@miamibeachslsc.com.au or mobile 0405 385 106 prior to close of entries.

Also training with Wes and Jade will commence next week starting 31/8/11. Sessions are as follows

* Wednesday - Gym & Fitness 5.30 - 6.30am

* Friday - Board & Swim 4pm - 5.30pm. This session is for high performance competitors only

* Saturday - Beach & Water 10am - 11.30am. This session is open to all age groups (U8-Masters) and all ability levels.

Please note: Every member must sign the attendance book prior to the commencement of each session.

2. Captain’s Corner

Important Dates

Date	Time	Event
Sunday 4th September	7:00 am	First Proficiency, at the club. Come with workbook and pool swim complete
Saturday 10th September	8:00 am	First IRB Proficiency (RSVP closed)
Sunday 11th September	8:00 am	Second IRB Proficiency (RSVP closed)
Sunday 11th September	9:00 to 11:00	Club sign on and Pool Swims (Junior and Senior) at Miami High School Pool for new and existing members
Sunday 11th September	8:00 am	Bronze Squad commences
Saturday 17th September	8:00 am	Patrol Season Opens – first patrol commences

Proficiency This Weekend

The first proficiency is this Sunday 4th September – start registering with Bryan from 7:00 am upstairs, all registrations need to be complete by 7:30 am for an 8:00 am start.

You will need to bring the following:

* Print-out indicating that you have completed the Theory Paper online;

* Signed record of Pool Swim;

* Proof of membership (receipt or card as issued); plus

* Club togs and cap.

Attached are instructions for completing the Theory Paper online. If anyone has any problems with the online theory paper get in contact with myself, Annissa (0402527235) or Bryan (0413751540). If you completed your pool swim at the club sign on last Sunday a copy of your signed pool swim will be at the club.

Pre-Proficiency Refresher

A refresher will be offered on Saturday morning for anyone wanting to brush up before Sunday’s proficiency. This will be at 9:00 am; afterwards we would like to run a gold coin sausage sizzle for anyone interested. If you are coming along to the refresher on Saturday can you please drop me an email or text so that we have an idea of numbers.

IRB Proficiency

All those that requested IRB proficiency dates of 10th or 11th September have been registered. This season Miami Beach will be joining Burleigh at North Burleigh for IRB proficiency. Therefore we will need to ensure all equipment is set up to be over at North Burleigh for an 8:00 am start – more details will follow next week, be prepared for an early start.

Bronze Squad

Our next Bronze Squad will be kicking off Sunday 11th September, if you are interested or know of someone that is, get in contact with me, Annisa or Bryan before then so that the appropriate paperwork can be raised.

IRB Driver Course

We have an opportunity to participate in an IRB Driver course for anyone interested in obtaining this award, at this point dates have not been finalised, however it will commence sometime during September. Any member interested in participating in this course please contact me or David Ward ASAP.

Patrol Rosters

Patrol groups and rosters have been finalised for this season and are attached to this bulletin. If I have missed anyone, firstly please accept my apologies and secondly let me know so that I can rectify the situation. This season we will have only one voluntary patrol day, Christmas Day, all other days are rostered. Double patrols have been rostered for all public holidays and long weekend. Nick Boike or myself are available to answer any questions regarding the rosters.

Again if anyone has any questions or concerns please get in contact with me.

Wayne Austin, 0419 287 976, captain@miamibeachslsc.com.au

3. From Chief Training Officer, Bryan Durham

Our Assistant Chief Training Officer, Annisa Colley, and I will be sharing the communications with regard to training, education, and development opportunities for Miami Beach members in preparation for, and during the forthcoming season.

It’s still my turn!

a) Proficiencies

Hopefully, all have read the Newsletter of a few days’ ago, and are considering doing their proficiency on line. If you have any difficulties, please call Annisa (0402527235) or me (0413751540). Make sure that you have first really read the instructions.

We are looking to have as many members as possible at our first proficiency on Sunday 4 September. Please arrive between 0700 and 0730 hrs, for an efficient sign-on, and bring your

* Proficiency certificate;

* Pool swim certification;

* Proof of Club membership for 2011-2012; and

* Club togs and cap.

Club and SLSQ policies dictate that there will be no exceptions to the request to be so equipped. Please don’t place us or yourself in a difficult situation.

For Proficiency update and run through, Annisa, and other Trainers will be available from 0900 hours, Saturday, 3 September, on the beach.

b) Bronze Medallion Course

Those wishing to join the course (including current, new and potential members) are asked to meet with Annisa at the Club upstairs on Sunday, 28 August at 1000 hours. Annisa will give a brief overview of requirements, and then all will go for a pool swim at Miami High.

All will meet Club Captain, Wayne Austin, there, and have the opportunity to make arrangements for this season’s membership.

At the minimum, bring togs and a $2 coin. The course briefing and swim will conclude by no later than 1200 hours.

c) IRB Proficiencies

Note the details in the previous newsletter. Please respond immediately, if you have not already.

d) IRB Drivers’ Course

Members interested in attending a course during September hosted by a neighbouring club are asked to advise David Ward or myself as soon as possible.

e) Next Training Advice.

Annisa and I will continue to update members on a weekly basis. All communications of a general nature will be via the Bulletin – as preferred by members!

4.

MIAMI SURF SPORTS

This week marks the official start of our training season. Following is the current training arrangements. We are catering for all levels of fitness and skill so please come along and make yourself known.

Bring Sunscreen and a water bottle to all sessions.

We are looking for Sponsors for all Surf Sports Training and Events so if you know anyone who can help please let us know.

Seniors and Masters Training

Wednesday mornings 5:15 am – 6:30am Strength and Fitness – wear gym gear and runners and bring swimmers for a quick dip after if time permits.

Saturday mornings 10:00am-11:30am Beach and Water- Swimmers, wetsuit if needed, board, Ski. We would like everyone to relax together after training and will have a bbq if there are enough interested? Need a bbq volunteer to help set up- anyone like to help?

Sunday mornings 7:30am-9:30am Ski Training - At Palm Beach Parklands (Pirate Ship) Bring own ski and paddle

Please ring me with any queries 0411844782 Alan

Nippers Training and Cadets to U19’s With Wes Berg

Training sessions with Wes and Jade will commence next week at Miami Beach SLSC. Sessions are as follows

 Wednesday - Gym and Fitness 5.30am - 6.30am (starting 31/8/11)

 Friday - Board & Swim 4pm - 5.30pm (starting 2/9/11). This session is open to high performance competitors only.

 Saturday - Beach & Water 10am - 11.30am (starting 3/9/11). This session is open to all age groups (U8-Masters) and all ability levels.- Possible bbq afterwards. Please meet at the Club prior to training. Every member must sign the attendance book prior to the commencement of the session.

MNM Training

All members are welcome to train with our neighbouring MNM clubs. Please contact me if interested,- the MNM schedule will be available with the newsletter.

Thanks, The Miami Surf Sports Team

New Level 1 Coaches

When you come to training sessions, please bring a pad and pen in a plastic satchel with a session plan,- warm up, main set, cool down etc. We will start or continue to work on your Session log etc.

5. Every Friday Celebrations

Open 4pm until late.

Open Mic Night with Matty B, BYO Instruments

Everyone welcome

Terry’s cooking – BBQ, Fish and Chips

6. Surf Safe Appeal

Important dates and important information that you all need to know for 2011.

* Door knock Appeal: 21 November – 4 December

* Street Appeal: 28 November – 4 December

CHANNEL 9 SURF SAFE APPEAL

In conjunction with our Appeal partner Channel 9, this year will see a revised format which is designed to provide additional support to SLSQ’s fundraising efforts. Therefore, we will not be holding our annual Channel 9 Telethon at Mt Coot-tha over the week-end of 3rd & 4th December 2011. However – the good news is that a revised Surf Safe Summer appeal will run for the 3 months of summer. We will still be engaging with clubs and members to produce our hand-over segments but we’ll provide you all with an overview of the new format once we have finalised all the details with Channel 9.