SLSA Long Service Awards - John Meehan OAM & Jeffery Horne
Congratulations JOHN MEEHAN OAM 60 Years SLSA Long Service Award & JEFFREY HORNE 50 SLSA Long Service Award
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Both gentleman were presented with their respective pin & framed certificate at our 2018 AGM on Sunday 26 August.
John joined in 1957/58 season gained Qualifying Cert in 1957 & Bronze in 1959. The Meehan family name has a long & proud history in the club. John has held positions including Vice Club Captain, Publicity Officer, First Aid Officer, Judicial Committee. Assisted with fund raising including life savers appeal & bulli workers raffle. John has been a respected beach official at local, state & australian carnivals. John is a Life Member of SLSI, SLSNSW & SLSA.
Jeffrey or 'Fog' as he is known is a well liked colourful member of our club. He trained hard, raced hard & well you know partied hard
🤗. As a younger member he rowed in some great boat crews, winning Illawarra NSW & Australian medals - notably 3rd 1984 NSW Open Boat & 3rd 1990 AUS Reserve Boat. Represented Illawarra & NSW. Jeff is a Life Member of Bulli SLSC. Hard working member holding positions social organiser, club captain, senior vice president, deputy president & president (9 years).
Well done John & Jeff👏 thoroughly deserved!
2018 Annual General Meeting - Directors & Committee Members
Our 2018 AGM was held on Sunday 26 August in our club rooms at the surf club. Members voted & pleased to announce our 2018-2019 Board of Directors & Management Committee;
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
▪President: Keith Caldwell▪Deputy President: Dean Dudley▪Director of Administration: Paul Hennessy▪Director of Finance: Greg Miller▪Director of Life Saving: Markus Meier-Lindner▪Director of Education: Jamie Caldwell ▪Director of Surf Sports: Michael Locke▪Junior Chairperson: Shawn van Duin
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
•Administration Officer: Maria Caldwell
•Members Services Officer: Rebecca Colquhoun
•Support Services Officer: Dave Kohler
•Life Saving Officers: Jamie Thorpe & Nathan Flint
•Boat Captain: Adam Barlow
•Bronze Holders: Simon Jones Noel Freeman & Lincoln Costello
Welcome to our 2 new Directors Markus & Mick, both experienced lifesavers who will do a great job.
Massive thankyou to Scott (5 years) & Barry (2 years) on the roles & support you gave to our club. Life Saving & Surf Sports are 2 important sections within our club, Scott & Barry did an outstanding job, both unfortunately due to family & work commitments decided not to stand again, but in saying that both will still be active in the club.
Education Courses & Proficiency /Skills Maintenance dates
Education and Skills Maintenance/Proficiency Calendars
All patrolling members please note - 2018/2019 Lifesaving Season Induction and Briefing (Requirement for all patrolling members to attend including Patrol and Vice Patrol Captains). 16th September 2018.
See calendars below for more details.
Any enquiries or participants wish to book into new courses please email Director of Education Jamie Caldwell jamie.caldwell7@bigpond.com
Reminder 2018 Surf Club AGM this Sunday 26 August 4pm in club rooms
BULLI SLSC ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING is on this Sunday 26 August at 4pm 
🕓 at Bulli Surf Club
Annual Report from last season will be available for perusal
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You must be a 2018-2019 
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💳financial member to take on any role and/or vote.
Registrations for this purpose will be taken on Sunday at the club from 3pm 
🕒but we do prefer ONLINE registrations.
To renew your membership ONLINE and/or have new members to join, please go to Bulli SLSC website http://www.bullisurfclub.com.au and follow the instructions.
Winter Nipper Board training commences Sunday 19 August @ Wollongong Harbour
GET READY FOR IT - WINTER NIPPER BOARD TRAINING STARTS THIS SUNDAY 19 AUGUST
Confirming that pre-season nipper board training will commence at Wollongong Harbour this Sunday 19th August between 8.30-9.30am.
This training is targeted for competent paddlers and those planning to compete at the 2018 Sydney Water Surf Series commencing in late October. Under 9 through to U14 years welcome.
Please meet at the boat ramp with board, hi vis rash vest and wet suit and ensure registration for the new season is complete. Water safety is required.
Sebastian James @ Seb is our Junior Surf/Craft Coach for season 2018-2019 & he is excited with the talented kids he will be looking after.
Please contact bullinippers@gmail.com or Sebastian James @ Seb,on 0429 040 067 for any further enquiries.
Election of Junior Activities Committee for season 2018-2019
On Sunday 12 August 2018 in the club rooms our Junior Activities Section Election Meeting was conducted for the up coming season 2018-2019.
Congratulations and thank you to the below members that have taken on active roles with the nippers this season.
Yes there are still plenty of more roles to be filled, but these people will guide the nippers during the season. In saying that roles like age managers, water safety, bbq helpers, patrolling members, coaches, team managers, set up & pack up of beach activities volunteers...the list goes on. Many hands make lighter work!
2018-2019 Junior Activities Committee
Junior Chairperson * Shawn van Duin
Junior Vice Chairperson * Joshua Woodford
Secretary * Kate Morris
Treasurer * Kirk Mathie
Registrar * VACANT
Club Captain * Chad Carruthers
Vice Club Captain * Jamie Caldwell
Education Officer * Kylie Sharman
Surf Sports Officer * Simon Jones
Head Coach Sebastian James
Publicity Officer Carmen van Duin
BBQ Coordinator Nicole Staniforth
Clothing Officer Luanne Freeman/Virginia Miller
Gear Steward Joshua Woodford
(* indicates voting rights for Junior Activity Committee)
These members have volunteered their time and service to help Bulli Juniors achieve lifesaving skills & education, competitive reward, good sportsmanship & sense of teamwork as well as hope to provide much enjoyment throughout the Surf Season. The junior activities committee are a sub commitee to the Club's Management Committee (including Board of Directors) of the surf club.
With that in mind there will be some positive changes made this Season and note constructive feedback is always appreciated so as to improve the running of the Club.
2018 SLSA Pool Rescue Championships - 8 medals won!
Congratulations to our small team of 4 swimmers that contested the 2018 SLSA Pool Rescue Championships in South Australia.
Oustanding results
☆2 Gold 2 Silver 4 Bronze medals
☆BULLI SLSC places 14th in club pointscore
☆Australian record Holly
☆Zara & Holly represent NSW
AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION Holly Holmesby U14 Female 50m swim with fins including an Australian record time 20.29..outstanding Holly
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AUSTRALIAN CHAMPION Chelsea Jones U13 Female 50m Brick Carry
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Chelsea Jones 2nd U13 Female 50m with fins
Brayden Woodford 2nd U12 Male 2nd 100m Obstacles
Brayden Woodford 3rd U12 Male 50m with fins.
Chelsea Jones 2nd U13 Female 100m Obstacles
Holly Holmesby 3rd U14 Female 200m Obstacles
Holly Holmesby 3rd U14 100m Manikin Tow with Fins
Racing for NSW Zara had 3 relay swims placing 1x 1st & 2 x 2nd in each. Holly also picked up a 1st & 2 x 2nds in her 3 relay swims for NSW.
Brayden Woodford finished the closest of 4th's in his brick carry & Holly 4th also in her 50m manikin carry..
Zara Sharman also had a real solid 3 days of racing in the pool claiming 6th in her U17 Female 200m Obstacles, top 10 performances in the U17 Female 100m Manikin Tow with Fins & U17 Female 200m Super Lifesaver & 11th in the U17 Female 50m Manikin Carry. Zara also placed 8th U17 Female 100m Rescue Medley, 10th U17 Female 100m Manikin Carry & 11th U17 Female 50m swim with fins.ell done Zara u r a champion, your workload over the past month has been brilliant
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Congratulations Zara, Holly, Chelsea & Brayden
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Annual General Meeting 26 August 4pm Bulli SLSC
Hi Members
Your attendance is requested at the Annual General Meeting of Bulli Surf Life Saving Club.
Time: 4.00pm Sunday 26 August 2018
Venue: Club Rooms, Bulli Surf Life Saving Club
Agenda:
1. Apologies;
2. Confirm and adopt the minutes of the 2017 AGM;
3. Business Arising from the 2017 minutes;
4. Presentation of 2017-18 Annual Report and Financial Statement(available for perusal from 3.30pm)
5. Election of Club Officers for Season 2018 - 19;
6. Motion to continue affiliation with SLSA, SLSNSW & SLSI;
7. Long Service Award Presentations(2)
8. General Business - Urgent and/or tabled matters only.
A full list of Office Holder positions to be filled for the 2018 - 19 Season was attached to a club email sent out eralier this week. If unsure of any roles please contact either Club President Keith Caldwell 0414-258295 or Paul Hennessy Director of Administration 0425-298418
Nominations for those positions are requested in writing please and via email to: bullisurfclub@gmail.com
Note also please that Club membership fees for Season 2018 - 19 are now due.
Active(18+), Reserve Active, Long Service - $70.00
Junior(15-18years) - $70.00
Award Member - $70.00
General - $60.00
Gym Fee(Patrolling and Surf Sports members) - $50.00
Memberships can be renewed online(preferred option) by visiting Bulli Surf Life Saving Clubs website:
Memberships can also be renewed at Bulli Surf Club from 3.00pm, prior to the Annual General Meeting.
Members will need to be a financial member for the upcoming Season to be elected to an office holder position and/or vote at the Annual General Meeting.
Kind Regards
Paul Hennessy
Director of Administration
Bulli Surf Life Saving Club
M: 0425 298418
Junior Election Meeting - Sunday 12 August 4pm Bulli Surf Club
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES ELECTION MEETING SUNDAY 12 AUGUST 4PM AT BULLI SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
Dear Members
This important meeting is scheduled for Sunday 12 August 4pm in the club rooms at Bulli Surf Life Saving Club. Please take the time to read this email as season 2018-2019 is fast approaching and we as a club pride ourselves as being a very well structured organisation leading into each season.
The Junior Activities Section is known as Bulli Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities and is a sub committee of of Bulli Surf Life Saving. The Junior Activities Committee through their Chairperson report to our Board of Directors.
The Board shall ensure that all aspects of Bulli Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities including administration and duties of officers are in accordance with the Rules Regulations and Policies of the Club Surf Life Saving Illawarra, Surf Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving Australia.
The Junior Activities committee shall be responsible for the conduct and co-ordination of all matters relating to Junior Activities and provide Junior Activity members with an educational and teaching experience in a wide range of skills within the aquatic environment and to prepare Junior Activity members for their eventual transition to the patrol involvement of surf lifesaving.
The Junior Activities committee consist of
Junior Activities Chairperson
Junior Activities Deputy Chairperson
Junior Activities Administration Officer/Secretary
Junior Activities Finance Officer/Treasurer
Junior Activities Member Services Officer/Registrar
Junior Activities Lifesaving Officer/Club Captain
Junior Activities Assistant Lifesaving Officer/Deputy Club Captain
Junior Activities Education Officer
Junior Activities Surf Sports Administration Officer/Junior Competition Secretary
Of course there are other important roles that need to be filled as well including BBQ Coordinator Gear Stewards and Clothing Officer.
As the season progresses Age Managers & Water Safety personnel are also required to make sure that activities undertaken have quality control and safety for our kids participating.
So please have a think about how you can assist the club for this coming season you don't have to have kids involved to take on any role within the club. These roles & responsibilities are required to be filled to make sure that the junior activities section runs smoothly.
If you feel that you could assist the junior activities section in a role & not sure what you need to do please don't hesitate to contact either one of us below to answer any of your questions.
Shawn van Duin 0425-265589 Junior Chairperson
Keith Caldwell 0414-258295 President
Paul Hennessy 0425-298418 Director of Administration
Once you have decided to take on a role your nomination needs to be in writing as an email to Paul Hennessy our Director of Administration hennessys@tpg.com.au. If there are no nominations in writing at the meeting nominations can come from the floor of members in attendance at the meeting.
Regards
Keith Caldwell
President
Zara Sharman & Holly Holmesby named in 2018 NSW Pool Rescue Team
After some great performances at the recent SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships ZARA SHARMAN U17 & HOLLY HOLMESBY U14 have been selected in the NSW Inter-State Team to contest the Interstate Championships at the upcoming Australian Pool Rescue Championships in South Australia.
Zara had an outstanding meet winning 2 Gold, 4 Silver & 2 Bronze in U17 & Open individual events. 1st in U17 200m Super Lifesaver & Open Female 100m Manikin Tow with Fins, 2nd U17 50m Manikin Carry, U17 100m Manikin Tow with Fins, U17 100m Rescue Medley, U17 50m Freestyle with Fins, 3rd U17 200m Obstacles & U17 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
Holly swam great as well collecting 1 Gold, 2 Silver & 2 Bronze medals 1st 50m Manikin Carry, 2nd 200m Obstacles, 2nd Line Throw, 3rd Female 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay & 3rd Female 4 x 50m Medley Relay
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👍👍🏊♀️🏊♀️Congratulations ladies!
3rd in SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships Youth Point-Score
Great results by our team of 19 athletes that competed at the 2018 SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships @ Woy Woy.
It was a fun 2 days for all, some their first experience at pool rescue. 14 of the 19 athletes won medals, yes a bonus but to compete with your friends & achieving personal best times is what we strive for. Thankyou to our coaches, managers & parents that supported this weekend. Special thanks to our pool setters, time keepers. Big thank you to Josh Woodford our bus driver & Scott Gordon head pool setter.
Individual:
U12 Brayden Woodford 1st 100m Obstacles, 1st 50m Brick Carry, 2nd 50m with fins
U13 Chelsea Jones 1st 50m Brick Carry, 2nd 50m Freestyle with fins, 2nd 100m Obstacles
U14 Holly Holmesby 1st 50m Manikin Carry, 2nd 200m Obstacles
U15 Jade Timbrell 2nd 50m Manikin Carry
U17 Zara Sharman 1st U17 200m Super Lifesaver & Open Female 100m Manikin Tow with Fins, 2nd U17 50m Manikin Carry, U17 100m Manikin Tow with Fins, U17 100m Rescue Medley, U17 50m Freestyle with Fins, 3rd U17 200m Obstacles & U17 100m Manikin Carry with Fins
Teams:
U12/U13 Patient Tow 2nd Chelsea Jones & Imogen James
U14 Line Throw 2nd Holly Holmesby & Piper Kohler
U14 Line Throw 3rd Emily Gordon & Jade van Duin
U14/U15 Female 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 3rd Jade van Duin, Jade Timbrell, Piper Kohler & Holly Holmesby
U14/U15 Female 4 x 50m Medley Relay 3rd Emily Gordon, Holly Holmesby, Jade Timbrell & Jade van Duin
U12/U13 Male 4 x 50m Medley Relay 3rd Caleb Sharman, Brayden Woodford, Zane Hammersley & Bowen Willebrands
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TOTAL CLUB MEDAL COUNT
☆6 GOLD
☆12 SILVER
☆6 BRONZE
3rd place in the Youth Point-score
Surf Life Saving Illawarra Awards Club of the Year - BULLI SLSC
What a great night at the Surf Life Saving Illawarra Awards of Excellence last Saturday night (23 June) at the Novotel North Beach.
25+ members celebrated BULLI SLSC being announced 'Illawarra Surf Life Saving Club of the Year'
Club President Keith Caldwell said, "Another great night for our club & its members. The Club of the Year award is for every single member from age 5 to 92 old, they all deserve this recognition & i am so pleased to see the reward for their commitment & passion towards building this club to what it is, a family friendly environment engaging in all aspects of a surf club administration, lifesaving, member development & education, surf sports & junior activities. One area i am proud of is our community engagement/involvement. We have some really outstanding members, this club is a big part of my life & family & which i am proud to be President."
Others awards on the night to our members included;
Surf Sports Club of the Year
Volunteer of the Year Keith Caldwell
Trainer of the Year Scott Gordon
Facilitator of the Year Jamie Caldwell
Surf Sports Team of the Year George Bass Surf Boat Marathon Crew
Junior Athlete of the Year Lucas Ottaway
Coach of the Year Scott Jones & Jake Hogarth
Highly Commended Young Athlete of the Year Zara Sharman
2018 Surf Life Saving Illawarra Awards of Excellence - Club Nominations
The 2018 Surf Life Saving Illawarra Awards of Excellence will be on Saturday 23 June Novotel Wollongong Northbeach.
The Awards of Excellence recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements contributions and accomplishments of members and clubs in all aspects of Surf Life Saving for the 2017 2018 season.
Its also 100 Years celebration of the formation of the Illawarra Branch.
Ticket prices are:
Adults $85.00
Children 13-17 years $45.00
Children 0-12 years $35.00
6.30pm for a 7pm start
Dress Code is evening attire no jeans please
RSVP Tuesday 19 June. You can purchase your ticket by visiting https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=378543&
Once you have purchased your ticket if you could also send a message to bullisurfclub@gmail.com to advise our club of your attendance.
Congratulations to the following members who are our club nominations this year;
Club of the Year
Ted Marshall Life Saver of the Year Markus Meier-Lindner
Volunteer of the Year Keith Caldwell
Patrol Captain of the Year Scott Gordon
Junior Activities Volunteer of the Year Carmen van Duin
Trainer of the Year Scott Gordon
Facilitator of the Year Jamie Caldwell
Surf Sports Team of the Year George Bass Surf Boat Marathon Crew
Junior Athlete of the Year Lucas Ottaway
Young Athlete of the Year Zara Sharman
Coach of the Year Scott Jones & Jake Hogarth
Surf Sports Club of the Year
Patrolling Club of the Year
It has always been a great night and we try and get 2 tables of club members attending to support our nominees, plus those from other clubs.
Club Awards Dinner - 2 June Bulli Workers Club
Saturday 2 June saw our annual Awards Dinner at Bulli Workers Club.
A good rollup of members, guests & sponsors enjoyed a very socialble night acknowledging our members achievements in all areas of our surf club. DVD's were shown highlighting the season that just passed.
NO LIVES LOST whilst our surf club members patrol Bulli Beach in 105 Years - what a great achievement!
Our award winners on the night included;
‘Owen Mercer Memorial Patrol Team Efficiency Award’
Patrol 5 Garry Arnold Jason Colquhoun Glen Meznaric Shelby Cresswell Joel Meznaric Holly Colquhoun Isabella Dark Callum Sweeny Euan Colquhoun (all Bronze) & Ciaran Flynn Aiden Colquhoun Corban Brown Kyan Windeyer (all SRC)
100% Patrol attendance & patrol commitment
25 members were acknowledged for their 100% patrol attendance & patrol commitment
Education Awards
Close to 70 members received lifesaving/education awards during the season
Rookie Patrol Member of the Year (Male & Female)
Euan Colquhoun & Bronte Sweeny
Patrol Member of the Year (Male & Female)
Glen Meznaric & Jason Colquhoun (dual winners)
Eden Taylor
Russ Jones Trophy (Best performed boat crew):
Open Men & U23 Men Boat Crews Shane Geloven, Heath Mercer, Dean Roberts, Dan Porra, Ben Lowe, Fraser Worthington & Barry Lowe Albert Smeaton Iszak Lunney Kyle Mercer & Lachlan O’Grady
President’s Award:
Scott Gordon & Markus Meier-Lindner
‘Ken Baker’ Surf Sports Athlete of the Year
Zara Sharman
Dave Fletcher Memorial ‘Quiet Achievers’ Trophy
Simon Jones
Bulli Workers Club Trophy:
Shane Geloven & Jamie Thorpe (dual winners)
U16 ‘Jack Horne Memorial’ Club Person of the Year
Callum Sweeny
U19 ‘Fred Dunn Memorial’ Club Person of the Year
Zara Sharman
‘John Bruton Memorial’ Club Person of the Year:
Keith Caldwell
2018 Aussie Championships @ Western Australia - results
Here is a wash up of our results at the 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships @ Scarborough Beach Western Australia.
WOW 4 seasons of weather over the week long event, weather & surf forecast of swell increasing, weather conditions including heavy rain, increasing strong winds, lightning/thunder on Sunday....the right decision was made & all events were brought forward to complete on the Saturday. The Australian Surf Life Saving Championship Competition Committee has confirmed that the finals package for the event will be conducted on Saturday 21 April 2018 in light of poor weather conditions forecast for Sunday 22 April.
We thank the athletes, team managers, Scarborough Surf Life Saving Club, City of Stirling, Police and the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) for their input, feedback and support of this decision.
First up we had 5 youth athletes race at the 2018 SLSA Youth Championships at Scarborough Beach WA. All you can ask is to have a go, race hard, respect all & be proud to represent BULLI SLSC. Well Holly Holmesby, Coen Taylor, Max Ottaway, Jeremy Woodford & Lucas Ottaway did what was asked in bucket loads.
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Australian finalist;
# Lucas Ottaway 9th U14 ironperson
# Lucas Ottaway 12th U14 swim
# Jeremy Woodford 16th U14 swim
# Holly Holmesby 13th U14 ironperson
# Holly Holmesby 7th U14 swim
#U15 Male Cameron Relay (11th)...Jeremy Woodford, Max Ottaway, Coen Taylor & Lucas Ottaway
Thankyou to our parents who supported our youth athletes over the past 2 days of competition at Aussies. Thankyou to Penny Ottaway, Sean Taylor & Karen Holmesby acting as team managers plus these 3 along with Paul Ottaway as iron person handlers...great couple of days
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🌞...extra support from Karen's mum & dad plus Leanne Taylor👏
#Aussies2018
#proudtobebullislsc
#thankyousupportteam
Now over to our boats where we had the Open & U23 Men racing. The wash up from the Open Men's boat final...wow what a cluster....2 false starts then malfunction & sounding of starting machine (whilst crews rowing through gate cans it goes off) led to a long time of frustration on the beach for spectators & crews. The guys rowed great looking likely for a 2nd place...but the swell gods had other ideas, bang crash & ultimate spectacular roll causing damage to the boat, battery lost & most importantly the safety & wellfare to our crew. Dean Roberts did suffer an injury (couple of cracked ribs)....Dean is in good spirits👍Not the best way to finish Aussies, but as someone said...'shit happens'! For the record Bateman's Bay SLSC looked great all weekend along with our guys & deserved their win in the Open Men's final.
Officially our Open Men DNF
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We had a little chat with the Boat Referee
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Congratulations to all the crews in the Open Boat final...it took a long time.
The club is proud of the boys as always. Big effort guys Shane Geloven (sweep), Dean Roberts, Heath Mercer, Ben Lowe & Fraser Worthington.
Our U23 guys raced well all weeeknd & a bit of luck deserted them in the final, off the beach last, rowed their guts out to get back into the race, but the early effort took its toll, claiming 6th in the final. Well done boys Barry Lowe (sweep), Albert Smeaton, Iszak Lunney, Kyle Mercer & Lachlan O'Grady.
Big thank you to John Allan @ TOLL GROUP, Matthew Murrell @ MURRELLS FREIGHT LINES & PACIFIC NATIONAL for assisting us with the transportation of craft/boats over to WA, it was great apreciated!!
Big thank you to our surf/craft coaches Scott Jones & Jake Hogarth for your efforts through out the season & all of our boat sweeps that assisted during the season.
PS Special mention to Kaimana Fittock, a patrolling member of the club & raced up until the NSW Championships with Bulli SLSC. Kai decided to race for Wanda SLSC at Aussies after we didn't have any other older aged athletes going over to WA (due to national swimming & other commitments) & she really wanted to do team events. What a carnival she had claiming 2 individual & 3 team medals in the U17 & U19 age category. Congratulations Kaimana, well done for your hard training during the season.2019 & 2020 Aussie Championships back on the Gold Coast
‘The Aussies’ is the largest surf sports event of its kind and includes over 7,000 athletes from 311 clubs around the nation competing in more than 400 beach and ocean events. The announcement follows the successful Championships held at Scarborough beach in Western Australia, which concluded today.
Next year’s Masters and Open competitions will be held at Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club from 1 to 7 April 2019 and the Youth competition will be held at North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club on 30 and 31 March 2019.
Graham Ford AM, President, Surf Life Saving Australia said “the Gold Coast is a world-class location for surf sports and the region’s recent experience hosting the Commonwealth Games means it is an opportune time to return to Queensland.
“Millions of dollars have been spent in the region on public infrastructure and beach facilities, making it an ideal location for the country’s biggest and most prestigious surf sports event.”
Surf sports athletes and coaches including Darren Mercer, Trevor Hendy, Grant Kenny, Jimmy Walker, Peter Spence, Bert Hunt, Kristy Ellis, Harriet Brown, Courtney Hancock, Ali Day and Shannon Eckstein have all thrown their support behind the return and will continue to work in close consultation with SLSA.
According to Ironman Legend Shannon Eckstein, “the Gold Coast has seen some of the sport’s most iconic moments and, as someone who competes on these beaches, I’m really pleased the Aussies has come home. All of the country’s best athletes love competing here.
“The next 12 months will see preparation from competitors, the organising committee and SLSA to deliver this world class event and I am excited to be a part of it through the athlete panel.”
Aussies boost for Gold Coast communities
More than 7,000 competitors are expected to travel to the Gold Coast to attend the Championships next year in April.
City of Gold Coast Mayor, Tom Tate said “It’s wonderful news that The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships are returning to the Gold Coast. This news confirms again that we are way ahead as the home
of events, with more than 7,000 competitors visiting for the Championships. Of course, it makes sense as surf lifesaving is quintessential Gold Coast.”
For Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club this will be the first time in the club’s 82-year history that it has hosted The Aussies – despite the Championships being held on neighbouring beaches many times in the past.
Wayne McLennan, President, Broadbeach SLSC said “Broadbeach Surf Life Saving Club could not be prouder to host The Aussies next year. This means a lot for our club and for the local community. The Aussies is a great way to bring more people into the area and showcase everything the Gold Coast has to offer.”
Mr McLennan said “some of the world’s best male and female surf sports athletes have had their competitive start on this beach and we’re delighted to host the next crop of Australian champions.”
The Youth Championships will be hosted by North Burleigh Surf Life Saving Club, which has long developed some of the country’s best young surf sports athletes – and includes Coolangatta Gold, Elite Series, Branch, State & Australian champions within its ranks.
For more information on the upcoming 2019 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships visit: https://sls.com.au/aussies-2019/
2018 Aussies in WA start this Saturday 14 April
Good luck to our athletes that will be making the long trek over to Scarborough Beach Western Australia for this year's 2018 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships to compete under the famous maroon & gold cap.
Aussies starts this Saturday 14 April & Sunday 15 April with the Youth Championships (U14-U15) & we have Jeremy Woodford, Lucas Ottaway & Holly Holmesby (U14) plus Coen Taylor & Max Ottaway (U15) racing in iron-person, board, swim & team events.
Then the Open Aussies Championships starts on Thursday 19 April with our U23 Men's boat crew (Barry Lowe, Albert Smeaton, Iszak Lunney, Kyle Mercer & Lachlan O'Grady) hitting the water for qualifying heats. Friday 20 April sees our Open Men's boat crew (Shane Geloven, Dean Roberts, Heath Mercer, Ben Lowe & Fraser Worthington)lining up for their first row.
Safe travels to all our supporters/parents/athletes & good luck.
We will try & keep everybody updated with how our athletes go!
Education Courses in April - Advanced Resuscitation & Spinal Management
It’s not too late to jump onto the upcoming Lifesaving Education Courses at Bulli Surf LIfe Saving Club;
* THIS SUNDAY 15 APRIL & the following SUNDAY 22 APRIL*
Open to all members who meet the pre-req’s, help your Surf Lifesaving Club build lifesaving capability for next season even if you hold the qualifications feel free to attend and refresh these important skills!!!
Advanced Resuscitation
• Sunday 15th April 2018
• 9am start - 4pm finish
• Course info-
https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/…/Course%20Syllabus%20%28…
Spinal Management
• Sunday 22nd April 2018
• 9am start - 4pm finish
• Course info -
https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/…/Course%20Syllabus%20%28…
Enrolment is mandatory, for enrolments please email Bulli SLSC Director of Education Jamie Caldwell - jamie.caldwell7@bigpond.com
Any enquiries please contact Jamie via email or 0477178243
NIPPERS PRESENTATION - Sunday 25 March
BULLI JUNIOR ACTIVITIES SECTION (NIPPERS)
ANNUAL PRESENTATION DAY
When: Sunday 25th March 10am - 12 midday
Where: Waniora Public School 17 Ursula Road BULLI.....just north of Bulli Surf Club (right beside Bulli High School)
Presentation of Surf Education awards & Club Awards will take place. There will be no BBQ it will be a presentation of awards only.
Looking foward to seeing everyone there!
Education Courses in April - Advanced Resuscitation & Spinal Management
Members,
Please see below education courses & dates.
These courses will help build capability for the next lifesaving season, so let’s do our best to create interest and have members attend. Both qualifications are important due to meeting our lifesaving agreements with WCC & SLSNSW regarding minimum qualifications on patrol.
Advanced Resuscitation
Sunday 15th April 2018
9am start – 4pm finish
Spinal Management
Course info - https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/sites/site.test/files/Course%20Syllabus%20%28Spinal%29.pdf
Sunday 22nd April 2018
9am start – 4pm finish
All enrolments & enquires can be directed straight to email jamie.caldwell7@bigpond.com
Pre enrolment is mandatory.
Thanks in advance
Jamie Caldwell
Director of Education
Bulli Surf Life Saving Club