Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club Members’ Handbook · BSB: 034231 Account Number: 148 147 A Birth Certificate is required for any new member under the age of 18. For any members under

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YeppoonSurfLifeSavingClubMembers’Handbook

Issued8September2017

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TABLEOFCONTENTSSection Item Page1 WelcomefromthePresident 42 ClubHistory 53 ManagementCommitteeMembers 64 Membership 85 OpportunitiesforInvolvement 116 MethodsofCommunication 117 Safety 118 ClubClothing 129 AwardsAvailabletoMembers

9.1CourseRequirementsSurfRescueCertificate

• BronzeMedallion• IRBCrewandDriver• FirstAid• AdvancedResuscitation• RadioOfficer• JuniorAgeManager

9.2Proficiency9.3TakingPartinaBronzeCourse

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PoolEvaluationFormbyCoach(forthe200mor400mswim) 1610 ActiveCadetsandJuniors 1711 ActiveSeniors 1712 Patrols 1713 AnnualSeniorClubAwards 1714 AgeGroupsforSeniorCompetition 1915 CarnivalsforSeniors 1916 SummaryofSurfSportsEventsforSeniors 1917 SLSQCodeofConductandClubPolicies 19

NIPPERS

18 WhatisNippers? 2019 RolesinJuniorActivities

• Who’swho21

20 ParentalInvolvementOpportunities 2421 CurrentAreaswhereweneedAssistance

• Officials• WaterSafety• IRBCrewandDrivers• AssistantAgeManagers

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22 AgeGroupsandAwards• LinkstoAgeGroups/Skillsandrelevantawards

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23 ProficienciesrequiredforeachAgeGroup• AssessmentDates2016-7• OverviewofEvaluationRequirementsbyAgeGroup• PoolEvaluationForm(ifdonebyCoach)• JuniorPreliminarySkillsEvaluationFlowchart• JuniorCompetitionSkill–OceanSwimexplanation

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24 EventDescriptions• SurfSports• WaterSafetyRatios• PoolRescueEvents

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25 Carnivals• ClubChampionships• 3pointCarnivals• NorthAustralianChampionships• WideBayBranchChampionships• NorthvSouth• StateYouthChampionships• U11-U17Carnival–AgnesWater• AustralianYouthChampionships

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26 AnnualJuniorTrophiesandAwards 3627 SLSQMemberRecognition

BreakaUnder14JuniorLifeSaveroftheYearAward36

28 Commonlyaskedquestions 3729 ThemanywaysyoucanbecomeinvolvedatYeppoonSurfClub 38

CLUBWIDEDOCUMENTSANDCALENDAR

30 CraftandEquipmentInvestmentStrategy 4031 DevelopingClubRelationships-OurClubBuddySystem 4132 The Club Strategic Plan, Action Plan Review and Goals for 2017-

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32 SeasonCalendar 46

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1 WELCOMEFROMTHEPRESIDENT

The2017/18seasonisuponusagainandIwouldliketowelcomeallthenewmemberstoyourclubandthereturnofourloyalexistingmembers.

There’sa role foreveryone inSurf Life Saving, and theexperiencesandopportunities that you’ll faceeachdayareneverthesame.

Theskillsyoulearnalongthewaywillnotonlysavelivesandhelpthecommunity,butpotentiallyputyouonthepathwaytoplacesyouneverthoughtpossible.

Youwillalsomeetpeoplefromallwalksoflife,formlifelongfriendshipsandhavefunalongtheway.

TwoyearsagotheclubwassmashedbycycloneMarciaandwehadayearofrebuilding.Inthe2016/17seasonwehada37%increaseinmembership,a52%increaseinnippermembershipanda13%increaseinpatrolhours.Thesefiguresareextraordinarygiventhecurrenteconomicdownturninourregion.

Thisseasonwearegoingtobuildonthegreateffortsfromlastseason.

Again,IwouldliketothankyouforyourcommitmenttotheYeppoonSLSC.

Andremembertoalwaysswimbetweentheredandyellowflags.Ifwecan’tseeyouwecan’tsaveyou.

Bestwishes

MarkGwynne

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2 CLUBHISTORYTheYeppoonSurfLifeSavingClubdatesbackto1918.TheClubwasactuallyformedin1926andcalledtheYeppoonFirstAidandLifeSavingClub.During1931theclubmembersgained48awardsandhelditsfirst SurfCarnivalonSunday4December1932.On the sameday, theClubheldexaminations for theSurfBronzeMedallion.Thiseventattracted4000spectatorsfromasfarafieldasGladstoneandDingo.

Thefirstclubhousewasbuilt in1930atthecostof$600.Thenextdayacyclonehitandtheclubandfortybathing shedson thebeachweredestroyed.Theclubmoved intobuildingsadjoining theBeachFrontCaféfollowingthecyclone,andthiswastheclub’shomeuntil1953.Anewclubwasthenbuiltandhousedtheclubuntil1976.

Aftercountlessloanapplicationsandbuildingdesignsthefirstfloorofthecurrentbuildingwasopened29January,1977.Extensionsonthebuildingwereconductedin1979and1984andanewdeckandroofwasbuilt in2012. InFebruary2015, theclubsufferedextensivedamageasaconsequenceofCycloneMarcia.Overthefollowingtwelvemonthperiod,majorbuildingworkswerecompletedwiththeentireupper floor and deck refurbished. A new period in the club dawned, with the refurbished deck barbecomingavibrant,andverywellpatronised,socialsetting.

Theclubhas,andcontinuestogrowitmembershipandcapabilitiesyearonyear. In2016-17theClubwasnamedCluboftheYearforWideBayCapricornBranchandcontestedthisprestigiousawardattheStateAwardsofExcellenceDinnerinAugust2017.WhilewemissedoutontheawardatStateLevel,iswas testament to the great work of our members and puts us in a great position for 2017-18 andbeyond.

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3 MANAGEMENTCOMMITTEEMEMBERS

PRESIDENT MARKGWYNNE

DEPUTYPRESIDENT-OPERATIONSSAFETYOFFICER

JASONTHOMPSON

TREASURERYOUTHCOORDINATOR

MARKSWAFFIELD

SECRETARYBBQCOORDINATOR

NICOLEFARRINGTON

CHIEFTRAININGOFFICER

KIRSTYGLITHERO

CLUBCAPTAINU10AGEMANAGER

EMILY GLITHERO (supported by JasonThompson)

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DIRECTOROFSURFSPORTSJUNIORCOACHINGDIRECTOR

RICHARDNEWTON

DIRECTORJUNIORACTIVITIES SAMMILFULL

CRAFTCAPTAIN GARYWILKINS

GEAR&EQUIPMENTOFFICER

GRAHAMHEMSON

IRBCAPTAIN

LAURIEJOHANSEN

MEDIAADVISOR VANESSAHEMSON

SURFBOATCAPTAIN MAXBENNETT

SURFBOATVICECAPTAIN KIERNANGETTINBY

FIRSTAIDOFFICER EMILYGLITHERO

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INFORMATIONTECHNOLOGY KATHBENNETT

4 MEMBERSHIPNewMembers

Wewelcomenewmembersatanytime.Themembershipapplicationprocessiscompletedonline,andoursecretaryormembersofthecommitteecansitwithyouattheClubandworkthroughtheprocessifrequired.

Paymentoffeescanbemadeviadirectdebit,orbycashorEFTPOSattheClubOffice(atthetopofthestairsonthebeachside).TheClubbankdetailsare:

BSB:034231 AccountNumber:148147

ABirthCertificateisrequiredforanynewmemberundertheageof18.Foranymembersundertheageof14(inNippersorJuniorLifesavingagegroups)anadultmustalsojoinwiththeyoungmember.

Anypatrollingmembersorvolunteerovertheageof18musthaveaBlueCard,oranExemptionCard.Thismustbeproducedwhenjoiningthefirsttime.BlueCardformsareavailablefromtheSecretaryforthosewhoneedtoapply.TheapplicationprocessiscoordinatedbytheClubonbehalfofSLSQ.

RenewingMembers

Renewingmemberswill receiveanemailwitha link to renewing theirmembershipand thedetails toenablepaymentofmembershipfees.

MembershipFees

Feesforthe2017-2018are:

MembershipType Definition PriceJunior AmemberinU14oryoungeragegroup

$90.00

Award/ActiveMember

Anymemberaged15orolderwhoisactiveandparticipatesintrainingorcoursestoachieveLifeSavingAwards(canincludeFirst Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, Surf RescueCertificate, Bronze etc – see the full list of Awards insubsequentsections).NB–theseawardsaregenerallyfree

$105.00

AssociateMember Anymemberaged15orolderwhodoesnotseektocompleteAwardsorTraining

$125.00

FamilyMembership Anycombinationoftheabove(generallywhenitismorecost $270.00

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effectivetodoso–atthemember’sdiscretion)

Anymemberwhorejoinsoranewmemberwhojoinsandpaysmembershipfeesby3pmontheOpenDayiseligibletowintheirmembershipfeesback.Youmustbeonthedecktowin!

Membershipapplicationprocessfornewmembers

Ourmembershipteamcanstepyouthroughtheprocess,andthenhelpyousetupaprofileontheSLSAMembers’ Area which is on line. Once you have a username and password you can access yourmembershipdetailsonline.

MembershipRenewalforExistingMembers

ReturningMemberscandothefollowingtorenewtheirmembership:

1. Gotowww.portal.sls.com.au 2. LogintotheMembers’Area(followthepromptstocreateanaccountifyoudon’thaveone,or

togetyourpasswordifyouhaveforgottenit)3. ClickonMembershipsatthetopofthescreen(towardstheLHS)4. ClickontheRenewlinkontheRHS5. Check all your details and update themwhere required. Please ensure your email address is

correctlyentered6. Ifyouareapartofafamily,itwillaskifyouwanttoupdateFamilyGroupdetails.Clickyesand

updateanythingyouneedtothere.7. FollowthepromptstofinishanditwilldiscussPayment.DONOTCLICKONTHELINKdirecting

youtopayonthispage.

PAYMENT

ThepreferredmethodforpaymentisdirectdebittotheClubviainternetbanking.

Detailsareasfollows:

AccountName:YeppoonSurfLifesavingClub

BSB:034231 Account:148147

PleaseenterSURNAMEMSHIPinthereferenceegSMITHMSHIP

Ifyoudonotwishtopayviathismethod,wecanacceptcashorEFTPOSattheClub.

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QueenslandStateGovernmentGetStartedVouchers

Round10ofGetStartedVoucherscloseson27September,2017(theremaybemoreroundsafterthisdate)

Theprogramprovideseligiblechildrenandyoungpeopleaged5upto17(inclusive)whocanleastaffordtojoinasportorrecreationclub,withavouchervaluedatupto$150formembershipand/orregistrationfees.It should be noted that vouchers are issued on a first come, first served basis; therefore there is noguaranteethatachildoryoung/personwillobtainavoucher.

Nearly 4000 clubs have registered for the program. Clubs can apply for registration for Get StartedVouchersatanytime.Registrationisvalidfortheentireprogramperiodsothereisnoneedtoregisterforeachround.

Fact sheets for clubs, parents/guardians/carers and referral agents can be viewed athttp://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/. The factsheetsprovide anoverviewoftheeligibilitycriteriaandapplicationprocess.Insurance

Clubmembership includes insurance– this is approximately $25permember and is included in yourmembershipfees.Forthisreason,useofclubequipmentisrestrictedtoclubmembersonly.

Howareyourmembershipfeesused?

Yourannualmembershipfeesarespenton:

• Operationalpatrolexpenses–equipment,fuel,repairsandmaintenance;• Administrationcoststoproduceandprocessmembershipforms,newsletters,paperwork;• Nominationsforsomecarnivals;• Officesupplies;• Coursesandawards;• Electricityandrates;• Purchaseofboardsandequipment;• Boardandequipmentmaintenance;• Tents,tables,chairs;• Endofyearbreakups;• Trophies;• Cleaning;• Phoneandinternetexpenses;• Websitecosts;• Clubadvertising;• Clubmaintenanceandrepairs.

Some clubs may have lower membership fees, but at Yeppoon we do not charge for hire of anyequipmentfortrainingorcompetitionnordowechargeforanytraining.

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5 OPPORTUNITIESFORINVOLVEMENTThe Surf Life Savingmovement offers a rangeof opportunities for involvement bymembers across arangeofareas.ThebestwaytoinvestigatehowyoucouldbeinvolvedistoaccesstheSLSQwebsiteandclickonthePathwayslink:

SLSQwebsite http://lifesaving.com.au/

Pathways http://lifesavingpathways.com.au/

Once you have looked at these sites and you require more information please contact the ClubPresident(MarkGwynne),DirectorofJuniorActivities(SamMilfull)orClubSecretary(NicoleFarrington),andtheycanhelpestablishyourpathway.MoreinformationisincludedinSection29.

6 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION

Keeping members informed of all current matters is a challenging task. We are obligated to useSurfguardasameansofcommunicatingviaemailorgrouptext.Ifyouhavemultiplemobilenumbersonmembershipdetailsforasinglefamily,anygrouptextwillgotoeachmobilelisted.

NotethatifyoudoreceiveanemailortextfromtheSurfClub,theyareaNOREPLYservice.

TheclubalsohasanewwebsiteandaFacebookpage.

If youwish togetamessageoutvia these forums,please send it [email protected] .VanessaHemsonisourClubMediaadvisorandallinformationwillgotoher.

Websiteaddress: http://yeppoonslsc.com.au/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Yeppoon-Surf-Life-Saving-Club-659526447392059/

Newsletters: The Club will issue a monthly newsletter to keep members up to date withdevelopments.ThisnewsletterwillbeemailedtoallmembersviaSurfguard

NippersNewsletter: ANippersNewsletter isemailed toallmembersat regular intervalsduring theseason. In 2017-18 this newsletterwill be incorporated into themonthly ClubNewsletter.Atanyothertimeduringthemonthitwillbeissuedseparatelyasitwillbearecapofwhatmayhavehappenedinthepreviousweekandincludesinformationaboutupcomingevents.

7 SAFETY

Safetyonthebeach

Sunscreenmust be applied prior to starting Junior Activities. All participants in water activitiesmustwear a pink vest (not faded). No jewellery can be worn during any events or activities. Sun smartpracticesareencouragedwhenparticipantsarenotinthewateroronthebeachcompeting(ieSlip,Slop,Slap,Wrap).

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PersonalSafety

AllnippersaregivenaspecialpresentationbyoneofourSeniorClubmembersonPersonalSafety. Inadditiontothis,everyoneisremindedtotakecareandlookoutforeachother.

Equipmentuse

FibreglassboardscanonlybeusedincompetitionsbynippersfromUnder11agegroupup.Youngeragegroupscanusethefoamboards,andtheGreenCapscanusetheboogieboardsorspecialGreenCapsBoards.ThelargeSurfRescueBoards(Mals)areusedbyagedU14andup.

Allboardsmustbewasheddownandputbackintostorageareasafteruse.

Skis&rescueboards

Only registeredmembers with their BronzeMedallion are allowed to use the skis. All craft must bewashed after use. For more information on Ski use, members should approach one of our regularpaddlers(egGaryWilkins,KevinOhl,MaxBennett,RichardNewtonetc).

IRB(InshoreRescueBoat)

TheIRBmayonlybedrivenandcrewedbymemberswithDriverandCrewaccreditation,orwhenbeingtrainedbyaninstructor.Tobeeligibleforthistraining,membersmusthavetheirBronze.NewIRBcreware always welcome and enquiries should be made with the IRB Captain, Laurie Johansen or ClubCaptainandChiefTrainingOfficer,KirstyGlithero.

ATV(AllTerrainVehicle)

TheATVcanonlybedrivenbymemberswhohavereceivedtheappropriatetraining.PatrolCaptainscanortheChiefTrainingOfficer,KirstyGlithero,canassistwithmoreinformationregardingthis.

8 CLUB CLOTHING

Club apparel is available from the Clothing Shop (on ground level facing the ocean), which is openSundaymorningsduringtheseason.IntheClothingStoreyoucanpurchasethefollowing(inadditiontospecialshirtsandapparelthatmaybecomeavailableduringtheseason):

• Stingersuits;• PinkVests;• Clubcaps(blueandwhite);• Clubhats;• Someswimwear.

Theclubhasasupplyarrangementwiththeclothingmanufacturer,Engine.MemberswillbesuppliedwithacatalogueandorderformandwillberequiredtolodgetheseformsbytheendofSeptember.Acluborderwill thenbeplaced,withdeliveryexpectedwithin6-8weeks.Thisprocesswillberepeatedduringtheseasonasrequired,andwillbeorganisedbyourClothingCoordinator,KathyKing.

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9 AWARDS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS

Nomatterwhatyourmotivationforbecomingalifesaveris,therewillalwaysbeapersonallysatisfyingchallenge ahead. Apart from the benefits of health, fitness, friendship, competition, knowledge,leadershipandbeingabletoputsomethingbackintothecommunity,therearealwayslifesavingawardstobegained,withthemajorityoftheseawardsnownationallyrecognised.

SurflifesaversstartyoungwithActivecadets(13to15years),Activejuniors(15to18)yearsandActiveseniors(18andover).Cadetsreceiveonthejobtrainingwhileonpatrol,whiletheJuniorsareinvolvedinallareasoflifesavingandarerequiredtoperformpatrolduties.Alllifesaversareencouragedtogainextraawardstoimprovetheirskills.

Someoftheawardsweofferandtheirminimumagerequirementsare:

• PerformCPR–Age10• SurfRescueCertificate–13years• RadioOperatorsCertificate–13years• ApplyFirstAid–14years• BronzeMedallion/Cert.IIinWaterSafety(Aquaticdivision)–15years• AdvancedResuscitationTechniques–15years• IRBCrewperson’sCertificate–15years• TrainingOfficerCertificate–Age16• SilverMedallionIRBDriver’sAward–17years• ATVOperator–17years• SilverMedallionLifeSupport–17years• SilverMedallionBasicBeachManagement–17years• GoldMedallionAdvancedLifesaving–18years

OurJunior/Youth/Cadetsshouldaspiretoachievingtheseawardsinthisorderastheyprogressintheirdevelopment.

Thesearejustafewoftheawardsthatareonofferonceyoujointhelifesavingmovement.

9.1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

YeppoonSLSCoffersnationallyaccreditedtrainingtoitsmemberscoveringarangeofawardsandunitsofcompetency.

Whetheryouwishtopatrolourbeautifulbutsometimeshazardousbeacheswearingthe“Red&Yellow”uniformofour iconic lifesavingmovement, assistwith thedevelopmentofour future life saverswithwatersafetyduties,orsimplygainanemergencycareawardthatwillbeofgreatbenefitineverydaylife,YeppoonSLSCcanhelpachieveyourgoal.

The following is a guide to the Pre Requisites for the many courses available through Training &EducationatYeppoonSLSC.

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SurfRescueCertificate

• Mustbe13yearsofageatdateoffinalassessment• Havecompleteda200mtrswiminlessthanfiveminutesinapoolofnotlessthan25mtrsinlength

(mustbecompletedpriortotraininginsurfordeepwater).

Thisawardisopentoallmembersandwillallowmemberstopatrolandassistwithwatersafetyduties.ThefirstSRCcoursedateswillbeadvisedASAP.SeeKirstyorSamformoredetailsonthiscourse.

BronzeMedallion/CertificateIIPublicSafety(AquaticRescue)

• Mustbe15yearsofageatdateoffinalassessment• Have completeda400mswim in less thannineminutes in apoolnot less than25mtrs in length

(mustbecompletedpriortotraininginsurfordeepwater).

Trainingforthiscoursewillinvolve:

• Surfawarenessandsurvivalskills;• Rescueprocedures;• Teamworkandpatrolprocedures;• Emergencycare&Resuscitation;• AnatomyandPhysiology.

A reasonable level of fitness is required to undertake this course as it involves run/swim/runcomponents aswell as rescue scenarios using various rescue equipment in the surf, all ofwhich areassessedattheendofthetrainingcourse.CoursedurationisusuallyeachSundaymorningoveran6-8weekperiod.

OthercoursesavailabletoYeppoonSLSCmembers:

IRBCrewAward

• Mustbe15yearsofageatdateofassessment• CurrentproficientholderofBronzeMedallion

SilverMedallionIRBDriver

• Mustbe17yearsofageatdateofassessment• HoldaproficientIRBCrewaward• HoldaQLDMarineLicence

ApplyFirstAid(HLTFA311A)

• Mustbe14yearsofageatdateofassessment

AdvancedResuscitationTechniquesCertificate(ARTC-HLTFA404C)

• Mustbe15yearsofageatdateofAssessment

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Candidatesmustalsoholdoneofthefollowingqualifications:

• HLTFA301CApplyFirstAid• HLTFA201BProvidebasiclifesupport(foundinCertII)• HLTCPR201BProvideCPR.

RadioOfficersCourse

• Mustbe13yearsofageatdateofassessment

Notethiscourseiscurrentlyunderreview.

JuniorAgeManagersCourse

• Mustbe16yearsofageatdateofassessment• Mustholdacurrentworkingwithchildren’sbluecard(ifover18years)• RecommendedtocompletetheObserversawardasaminimum,otherwiseSRC/BronzeMedallion.

NBAgeManagersforGreenCaps(U6-U7)mustbeaminimum18yearsold

9.2 PROFICIENCY

Tobecomeproficientforanyaward,thefollowingmustbecompleted:

• Any timedpool swimMUSTbecompletedprior to theproficiencyorelseyouwillnotbeable tostart;

• Poolswimtimescanbetakenbyanylevel1swimcoach(prooftobesupplied).Acopyofthisformis included on the following page. This form can be given to the Instructor/Coach to sign off onproficienciesforaClubswimmer;

• AllmembersmustcompletetherelevantAwardtheorycomponent.

Contact theClub for thenext clubproficiency training and exams,watch the Facebookpage and theClubwebsiteandlookoutforemailsfromSurfguard.

9.3 TO TAKE PART IN A BRONZE MEDALLION/CERTIFICATE II COURSE

• Youmustbeaminimumof15years;• Havetheabilitytoswim400metersinthetimeof9minutesorless.

Thecoursewillberunoveraperiodofapproximately8weeks,generallyonaSunday.Duringthistime,youwillbetaughttheskillstobecomeanactivelifesaverandthenassessedonwhatyouhavelearnt.

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9.3.1 ProficiencyDocuments

Doyouwanttocompleteyourproficiencypaperonline?Clickheretocreateanaccountandcompleteyour paperwork.Alternatively, if you are having troubles opening this link or have a Mac computerpleasevisitwww.lifesavingonline.com.au

PoolFormforSRCorBronzeCandidates

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10 ACTIVE CADETS AND JUNIORS

Cadetsareaminimumageof14throughto17.CadetscompletetheirfinalyearofNippers(U14)doingtheirSurfRescueCertificate(SRC),whichistheminimumrequirementtobeanActivePatrolmember.

WhenaCadetcompleteshis/herBronzeMedallion,whichisthenextproficiency,theybecomeanActiveJuniormemberuntiltheyturn18.

11 ACTIVE SENIORS

ActiveSeniorsaremembersaged18+whoholdtheminimumBronzeMedallion.ActiveSeniorsareabletocompletepatrolsandcompete inarangeofcarnivals,culminating intheannualNationaltitles.Forthosewho are less competitive, being an activemember is an opportunity to perform a communityservicewithlike-mindedpeoplewhobecomegoodfriends,whilealsokeepingfit.

12 PATROLS

PatrollingthebeachisthemostimportantroleoftheClub.Ourfirstpriorityistoprovideandmaintainasafebeachenvironmentforthosemembersofthepublicwhowishtoswimorrelaxatthebeach.OurPatrolseasonrunsfromSeptemberuntilApril,withPatrol teamsmanningthebeachonSaturday1pm-5pmandSundays9am–5pm.WealsopatrolonPublicHolidays,withhoursofpatrolextendedonSchoolHolidays.MembersareinvolvedinrollingrostersforPatrolinallocatedPatrolTeams.ThereisalsoaPatrolTeamthatarededicatedtoprovidingWaterSafetyfortheNippersProgramonSundaymorningsfrom9am–11am.

13 ANNUAL AWARDS

AtourAnnualPresentationNight, the followingAwardsarepresented.Someawardwinnersare thennominatedforthecorrespondingcategoryatBranchLevel,forpotentialrecognitionatthatlevel.

U14Resuscitation KraatzFamilyTrophyU15Resuscitation JThompsonFamilyTrophyU17Resuscitation OldeFamilyTrophyU19Resuscitation FrankBrysonTrophySeniorResuscitation President’sCupU15Board MatthewCummingTrophyU15Female CassandraSegdmannTrophyHandicaps

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FemaleBeachEvents BeverlyHardingTrophyClubChampions U15Male LennoxTrophyU15Female RayYoungTrophyU17Male PedwellTrophyU19Female WilliamCummingTrophyVeterans Male30-39 RonHardingTrophyMale40-49 RayYoungTrophyFemale40-49 RegalsDentalTrophyMale50+ JohnHamreyTrophyBestPatrolMembers BeakTrophyTopPatrolTeam LongServicePatrolAwards(5,10,15,20years) PatrolCaptainServiceAwards(5,10,15,20years) LongServiceAward(25years) Over100hourspatrollinginaseason GoldMedallion ClubAssessoroftheYear ClubTraineroftheYear AggregateConsultingTrophyBestCadetMember ClubTrophyBestJuniorMember JohnBanksTrophyBestNewMember MarkBrownTrophyBestMember Male FiestaCruisesTrophyFemale ErnieBrysonTrophyBestClubMember RotheryTrophyMostConsistentandCooperative WoolerFamilyTrophyBestClubSupporter PegandHaroldHansenTrophySportingExcellenceAwards OverallClubChampion PeterGouldTrophy

OfgreatsignificanceistheBeverlyHardingMemorialTrophy,runbyRon“Speed”Harding.RonhasbeenatYeppoonSurfClublongerthananyone(Iamnotdoinghisreputationanyjustice)buttheTrophyinhonourofhiswifeisabeachsprintandflagsseriesovertenroundsheldduringtheseasonforfemalecompetitorsonly.

Sam Milfull will assist Speed in promoting this and the rounds will be run on Sundays. All femalemembersareencouragedtoparticipate.

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Ron“Speed”Harding

14 AGE GROUPS FOR SENIOR COMPETITION

CompetitorsareorganisedintothefollowingAgeGroupsatandSLSACompetition:

• Under15;• Under17;• Under19;• Under21;• Open;• Masters(30+).

15 CARNIVALS FOR SENIORS

Thefollowingcarnivalsforourseniormembersinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• CoolangattaGold7-8thOctober,2017• ClubChampionships(SeniordatesTBC, juniordatesare26Novemberand28January–would

begreattorunthemallonthesameday)• NorthAustralianChampionshipMackayHarbourBeach–3-5November2017• FastestManonSand(threedatesoncalendar)• WBCBPremiershipSeries(datesoncalendar)• BeverlyHardingBeachSprintandFlagsTrophyforFemalemembers(multipledatesoncalendar)• WBCBSurfRescueChampionships–EmuPark2-3December2017• U11-U17AgnesWatercarnival(Sunday11thFebruary-afterU11-17NthvSthonthe10th)• StateSurfRescueChampionships–Bundaberg16-18February2018• SeniorBranchChampionships23-25February2018–YeppoonSLSC• StateMastersChampionshipsMaroochydore16-18March,2018• AustralianChampionshipsScarboroughBeachWA–16-17April,2018

16 SUMMARY OF SURF SPORTS EVENTS FOR SENIORS

For a full list and explanation of events that Juniors – Seniors can compete in, please access the linkbelowtoourClubwebsite:

http://yeppoonslsc.com.au/surf-sports/

17 SLSQ CODE OF CONDUCT & CLUB POLICIES

The SLSQ Code of Conduct and SLSQ Child & Youth Risk Management Strategy can be accessed at:http://yeppoonslsc.com.au/members/documents-and-policies/

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NIPPERSHANDBOOK

18 WHAT IS NIPPERS?

Ifyou’rethinkingofintroducingyourchildtolifesaving,thenJuniorActivitiesisforyou.JuniorActivitiesis open to children from the age five up to 13 years (age for a season is calculated as of midnightSeptember30).Childrenmustbeatleast5yearsofageonorbeforemidnight30thSeptember2017tobeoldenoughtoparticipate in the 2017/2018 Nipper season. The table below shows age groups based on themonth/yearofthechild’sbirth:

Surflifesavingisanamazingactivityforgrowingachild’sconfidence,knowledgeandskillsinthebeachenvironment.Notonlywillyourchildhavefunandmeetnewfriends,theywillbecomepartofaniconicorganisationthathasservedtheAustraliancommunityforover100years.The program is focused on play, participation and fun. It offers an educational pathway through thedeliveryof the JuniorDevelopmentResourceKitwhich isdesignedtoensurechildrenhave funat thebeachwhileparticipating in lessons thatwilldevelop themtobecomeaknowledgeableparticipant inbothlifesavingandsport.Before the start of the JuniorActivities season each child is required to complete a Preliminary SkillsAssessmentdesignedtoensure thateachchilddemonstratesastandardofcompetence inanaquaticenvironment.ThesearecoordinatedbyourJuniorActivatesteam,howeveranaccreditedswimcoachcansignoffontheproficiencyusingtheformincludedinSection23.

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Duringtheseason,allnipperscompeteanAgeSpecificNationalAward(whichareoutlinedlaterinthisdocumentinSection22).

Lifesavingissomethingforthewholefamilytogetinvolvedin,andtherearemanysupportingrolesthatyoucanplayasaparentofachildinvolvedinJuniorActivities(seeSections20and29).

19 ROLES IN JUNIOR ACTIVITIES

OverviewofJuniorActivitiesPersonnel

ThefollowinglinksoutlinetherolesintheJuniorCommittee.

Ifyouareinterestedinavacantrole,pleasetalktoSamMilfull.

Position(clickoneachlink) Season2017–2018VolunteerJuniorActivitiesChairpersonJunior Activities ProgramsCoordinatorJunior Activities Training &EducationOfficer

SamMilfull

Junior Activities Deputy HayleyOhl

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Chairperson

JuniorActivitiesSecretary

Vacant

JuniorActivitiesTreasurer VacantJuniorActivitiesTeamManager

RichardNewton

JuniorActivitiesRegistrar

Vacant

Junior Activities Chief WaterSafetyOfficer-SupervisorThis rolewill be shared –moretocome

KevinOhl

Junior Activities CanteenCoordinator

KaraMartin

Junior Activities Uniform &ClothingOfficer

KathKing

JuniorActivitiesGearSteward

GrahamHemson

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BBQCoordinators

NicoleFarrington

ImkeAdamson

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JuniorActivitiesAgeManagerGreenCaps(Under6-7)

IsobelFarrington

Under8 ChesterMacdonald

LindseyWard

Under9 KylieJones

Under10 EmilyGlithero

Under11 JohnLynch

ShanePage

Under12 JacintaSlater

Under13 StevePaskin

Under14 ZachPaskin

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20 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Therearemanywaysparents canbecome involved in Surf Lifesaving. Theseareoutlined in theSLSQPathway link http://lifesavingpathways.com.au/ however some of the ways you could help out withnippersinclude:

• AsanAgeManagerorassistant;• WaterSafety;• AsanIRBdriverorcrewmember(BronzeMedallionistheprerequisite);• AsaFirstAidofficer;• AsanOfficialfortheCarnivalsheld3-4timesaseason;• HelpinginthecanteenonaSunday;• Helpingwithadministration,registrations,orcarnivalnominations;• Actingagearsteward–helpinglookafterequipment;• HelpingwithbeachsetuponSundays;• HelpingintheclothingstoreonSundaymornings;• Actingasameetandgreetpersonfornewmembers;• AsaPublicityOfficer;• Promotionsormedialiaison;• ClubPhotographer–photographingtheactionduringtheyearandonSundaysgenerally;• OroneofthevacantrolesinSection19.

21 CURRENT AREAS WHERE WE NEED ASSISTANCE

Participating in carnivals involves each club providing a certain number of Officials, Water SafetyPersonnelandIRBDriversandCrew.SomeofourlongertermNipperparentsaremovingon,sotheserolesareverydesperatelyneededtobefilled.Aquickdescriptionofeachrole,thetrainingandthelikelylevelofcommitmentrequiredbythesevolunteersisbelow:

Role Prerequisites/Training TimeCommitments BenefitsOfficial Participateinonetheoreticaltraining

day and then help officiate at asmallercarnival.ThisisrunbyBranchTrainersandwillbedonemid-season

After the firstweekend, Officials canthen officiate at anycarnival YSLSC isinvolvedin

Free lunch and drinksatalleventsJBest seat in the houseas some carnivals,parents are notallowedonthebeachYou’llalsogetaShirt!

IRBDriversandCrew

Age17+Need to have BronzeMedallion andhave served time as an IRB crewmember (getting more IRB driversmay be a longer term goal, but onewe can get started by getting moreIRBcrew)IRBDriver–needMarineLicence

Bronze training can bedoneatYSLSCasapIRB Training is done atYSLSCNeed minimum 20hours as IRB crewbefore you can moveto IRB Driver (Driver’s

The very best seats inthe house for anywaterevents!

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Trainingalso)NB IRB Crew canquicklyaccruehoursonSundaysatNippers.IRB drivers and creware needed for eachcarnivalwegoto.

WaterSafety

SurfRescueCertificateasaminimum(physical requirement is a 200mswim)+othertheoreticaltrainingSee this link for more informationaboutwhatisinvolvedintheSRC:https://sls.com.au/role/surf-rescue-certificate/

SRCwillberunASAPtoenable us to boostWSnumbers for theupcomingseason.We have to supplywater safety personnelfor any carnival we goto.

You can help out onthe beach supervisingundertheWaterSafetyCoordinator or in thewater with a rescuetubeoronaboard.We really need 1-2parents minimum perAge Group to work aswatersafetyThisrolegetsyouclosetotheaction!

AgeManagers2017 –beyond

AgeManagersCourse(on-line)ObserversCourse(orSRC/Bronze)IfwecouldgetafewpeopletoactasAssistant Age Managers in the nextcoupleofseasons,wewillbeabletotransition them to Age Managerswhen some of our current groupmove on (when their childrenmoveonfromnippers).

All resources areprovided for thedelivery of the JuniorProgram

At this stagewewouldjust be looking forAssistant AgeManagers – it wouldreally be a matter ofhelping out the AgeManager, anddeveloping anunderstanding of therole

Therearemanyotheropportunities tobe involved– ifyouwould liketohelpout,pleasetalk toSamMilfull!

22 AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS

TheNippers program,which is nationally co-ordinated, is oneof the country’smost successful juniorprograms.Theprogramisbasedonparticipationandhavingfun,withallparticipantsabletocompletetheirAgeSpecificAward.

Achieving this Award is a prerequisite to competing in the Branch Level Carnival (themajor CarnivalbeforeStateLevel).

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The Age Specific Awards can be accessed at the following. All members are welcome to access thisinformation:

GreenCaps-Under6ActivityWorkbookSurfPlayOne(U6)AgeManagersGuideSurfplay1_U6-LROPTGreenCaps-Under7ActivityWorkbookSurfPlayTwo(U7)AgeManagersGuideSurfplay2_U7-LROPTUnder8ActivityWorkbookSurfAwareOne(U8)AgeManagersGuideSurfaware1_U8-LROPTUnder9ActivityWorkbookSurfAwareTwo(U9)AgeManagersGuideSurfaware2_U9-LROPTUnder10ActivityWorkbookSurfSafeOne(U10)AgeManagersGuideSurfsafe1_U10-LROPTUnder11ActivityWorkbookSurfSafeTwo(U11)AgeManagersGuideSurfsafe2_U11-LROPTUnder12ActivityWorkbookSurfSmartOne(U12)AgeManagersGuideSurfsmart1_U12-LROPTUnder13sActivityWorkbookSurfSmartTwo(U13)AgeManagersGuideSurfsmart2_U13-LROPTUnder14CompletetheSurfRescueCertificate–seethelinkbelowformoreinformationhttps://sls.com.au/role/surf-rescue-certificate/

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23 PROFICIENCIES REQUIRED FOR EACH AGE GROUP

PriortoparticipatinginthewaterbasedaspectsoftheSundayNippersProgram,everyparticipantmustcompletepreliminaryevaluationsinthepoolandonthebeach.

Before being able to compete in any Carnivals, every nipper must also complete CompetitionEvaluations.

Atthestartofeachseason(ontheweekendofSignon)werunthePreliminaryEvaluationsatthepool.Once the Nippers Program starts on the beach, we then conduct the Beach Proficiencies andCompetitionEvaluationsforthosewhoarereadyfortheassessment.Duringtheseassessments inthewater,weworkwithstrictWaterSafetyratiosbetweenWaterSafetypersonnelandthenippers.Ifthereareanynipperswhohaveconcernsabouttheevaluations,weareabletoprovide1:1watersafety.

It isa requirementof theSLSAthatprior toparticipation inany junioractivityeachseasonALL JuniorActivitiesmemberscompleteaSkillPreliminaryEvaluation.ThisSkillevaluationwillbeonthefollowingtimes:

• Sunday10thSeptember2017atCooeeBayPoolfrom11.30am-1.00pm• Sunday17thSeptember2017atCooeeBayPoolfrom10am–12noon• Sunday24thSeptember2017atCooeeBayPoolfrom10am–12noon• Sunday1stOctober2017atCooeeBayPoolfrom10am–12noon

ThesesessionsarethenfollowedupwithaBeachSwim/CompetitionProficiency.Thesewillbeheldatthefollowingtimes:

• Sunday 17th September from 9.00am (best date for those wishing to compete at Nth AussieTitlesinNovember2017)

• Sunday8thOctober2017from9.00am–11amaspartoftheNippers’ProgramIMPORANTNOTES

1. Youonlyneedtoattendonepoolsessionandoneocean/beachproficiencysession,anditwillnottakethefulltwohours(canbeasquickas10-15minutes).

2. Theevaluationrequirementsforeachagegroupareoutlinedonthenextpage.

3. ThepoolassessmentcanbedonebyaSwimCoach(seethenotesontheaboveTableregarding

Assessor). If youelect todo this, the formonpage29mustbe completedand signedby theSwimCoach.ThisformisthegiventoSamMilfull(JuniorActivitiesCoordinator)forprocessing.

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OVERVIEWOFEVALUATIONSBYAGEGROUP

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POOLEVALUATIONFORMTHATCANBECOMPLETEDBYANACCREDITEDCOACH(seethenotesonthebottomoftheformformoreinformation)

PreliminaryEvaluations CompetitionEvaluationFOR THOSE NIPPERS WHOWISH TO COMPETE AT ANYCARNIVAL

AgeSpecificAwardNIPPERS ARE REQURIED TO HAVECOMPLETEDTHISPRIORTOCOMPETINGATBRANCH CARNIVAL (NOT NORMALLY APROBLEMWITHREGULARATTENDANCE)

PoolEvaluationMUST BE DONE BYALL

CompetencyBeachEvaluationTOBEDONEONCEPOOLEVALUTIONISDONE

WaterSafety 1:5 1:5 1:5 1:5

Under6Kick on wall with face inwater30secondfloat

Nil(shallow water activitiesonly)

NA(NoCompetition) SurfPlay1

Under7Torpedo(pushoffwall)withfaceinthewater30secondfloat

Nil(shallow water activitiesonly)

NA(NoCompetition) SurfPlay2

Under825metreswim(freestyle)1minutesurvivalfloat

25m-25m-25mRun-Wade-Run

Run-Wade-Run(25mx25mx25m) SurfAware1

Under950metreswim(freestyle)1minutesurvivalfloat

50m-50m-50mRun-Swim-Run

Minimum 150m open waterswim(competition course distanceaspercompetitionmanual)

SurfAware2

Under10

50metreswim(freestyle)1.5minutesurvivalfloat



SurfSafe1

Under11

100metreswim(freestyle)2minutesurvivalfloat



SurfSafe2

Under12




SurfSmart1

Under13




SurfSmart2

Under14

200mswim(freestyle, in less than 5mins)3minutesurvivalfloat



SurfRescueCertificate

Assessor

BronzeAccred SwimCoach;ORSLSALevel1SurfCoach;ORAUSTSWIMInstructor;ORAssessor(SRC/Bronze).

Assessor(SRC/Bronze)

Notes

Every junior member mustsuccessfully complete thePool Evaluation, prior toundertaking competencybeach evaluation. This is astandard water proficiencyrequirement.

Every junior membermust successfullycomplete the BeachEvaluation prior toundertaking thecompetitionevaluation.Any child that does notmeet the requiredevaluation level willrequire a higher level ofsupervision wheninvolved in water basedactivities.

The competition evaluationmust be achieved beforebeing eligible to compete ininter-clubcompetition.Thisisa standard open waterproficiency requirement.DistancesmaybeadjustedbytheChiefAssessordependentonriskassessment.

If a child wishes to compete in a Branchand/ or State Championship event, theirrespective age award must be completedpriortocloseofnominations.

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JuniorPreliminarySkillsEvaluationFlowchart

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JUNIORCOMPETITIONSKILLEVALUATION-OpenWaterSwimTobeeligibleforcompetition,juniormembersmustcompleteanopenwaterswimwhichreplicatesthejunior swimdistances theywould compete in at a Carnival. The competition evaluation (openwaterswim)must be achieved beforemembers are eligible to compete in inter-club competition. This is aminimumstandardwaterproficiencyrequirement.Asperthetableonpage28,thesearesummarisedas:Under8 25mrun–25mWade–25mRunUnder9 150mopenwaterswimUnder10 150mopenwaterswimUnder11-14 288mopenwaterswimThe288mopenwaterswimis100mfromthebeachouttothe“stringofnine”colouredbuoys/cansthatareanchoredparalleltothebeach.Thisstringofcans is88mlong.Whentheswimmerswimsbacktothebeach(100m)the288mswimiscompleted.

24 EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

“SurfSports”Eventsareasfollows:

WadeRace: Thewade race isheld in theyoungeragegroups. It involves competitors startingon thebeachandrunningouttoaWaterSafetyOfficerinkneedeepwater.Thecompetitorsthenwade/duckdive/swimparallel tothebeachuptoanotherWaterSafetyOfficer,wheretheyturnandrun intothebeachandacrossthefinishline.

WadeRelay:TeamsoffourraceoneatatimethroughthesameWadeRaceCourse.Runnersreturntothestartandtagthenextpersonintheirteamwhothendoesthesameuntilallfourhavecompetedthewadecourse.

CameronRelay:Thisisateameventinvolvingoneswimmer,arunner,oneboardpaddlerandanotherrunner.TheycompeteoveranIronmancourse.Theorderofthelegs(ieswimorboardfirst)maychangeandisdecidedbyadrawpriortotheevent.

BeachSprint:Competitorssprintraceoverastraightbeachtrackapproximately70metreslong.

BeachRelay: Teamsof four raceon thesamebeachsprint track (sometimesextendedto90m long),withabatonhandedfromrunnertorunner.Thefirstrunneroverthelinewiththebatonwins.

1kmBeachRun:HeldforU11–U13(heldatBranchupienotat3pointcarnivals)

2kmBeachRun:U14only(heldatBranchupienotat3pointcarnivals)

BeachFlags:Competitorsstartlyingontheirstomachfacingawayfromthebatons/flagswhichareseton a line approximately 15-20metres away. There are always fewer flags than competitors set. Thestartercalls“CompetitorsReady”,“HeadsDown”,andblowsthewhistle.Thecompetitorsturnandracefortheflags,andtheprocessisrepeateduntilthereisonlyonecompetitorleft.

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SurfBoardRace:ThisisforU9andabove.Competitorsstartonthebeachonthestartinglineandruntothewaterwiththeirboardwhenthewhistlesounds.Theypaddleoutandaroundthebuoysandreturntothebeach.Theydonothavetocarrytheirboardoverthefinishline.

BoardRelay:TeamsofthreecompletethesameBoardRacecourserelaystyle.Eachboardpaddlermustfinishthecourseandtagthenextpaddlerbeforetheycanstartracing.Thelastpaddlermustraceinandcrosstheline,butdoesnotneedtocarrytheirboardacrosstheline.

BoardRescue:Teamsoftwocompete,andtherearenineteams(maximum)inarace.Onepersonfromeachteamswimstoapredeterminedcolouredbuoy(can)andwhentheyarrivetheyputonearmoverthecanandonevertical intheair.Thesecondpersonpaddlesontheirboardouttorescuethem.Theboardmusttravelaroundtheallocatedcanandtherescuedswimmergetsontheboardbehindthecan.Thetwocompetitorsthenpaddlebacktoshore.Bothcompetitormustbeholdingtheboardwhentheycrossthefinishline.

SurfRace:Swimmersstartonthebeachandswimouttothe“stringofnine”colouredcansthataresetparallel tothebeach.Thecansaregenerallyset100mfromthebeach.Thestringofninecans is88mlongandthereturnswimis100mm.Totallengthoftheswimis288m(hencethe288mproficiencyswimthatisaprerequisitepriortocompetitioninvolvement).

Iron:Individualcompetitorscompleteaswimleg,atransitionrun,aboardlegandaruntothefinishline.Theorderoftheswim/boardcanchangeandisdeterminedatadrawpriortothecarnival.

WaterSafetyRequirements

Inboardraceevents,themaximumnumberofcompetitorsis16.

Inswimevents,themaximumnumberofcompetitorsis32.

Watersafetyratiosaresetatone(1)watersafetyofficerforeveryfive(5)competitorsasaminimum.ThisisinadditiontotheInshoreRescueBoat(IRB)thatpatrolsthewaterarenasduringcompetition.

Conditionsmaydictatethanmorethantheminimumratioisneededieinconditionswherewavesarebiggerorthereisasweep,morewatersafetypersonnelwillbeinthewatermonitoringcompetitors.

PoolRescueEventsareasfollows:

LineThrow:Thisisatimedeventwhereeachcompetitorthrowsanunweightedlinetoateammemberinthepoolandthenpullsthembacktothe12mtothepoolside

TheSimulatedEmergencyResponseCompetition(SERC):Thisinvolvesteamsoffourreactingtoagivenrescue scenariowithin a two-minute time limit. Teams receivepoints from the judgesbasedon theirperformance.

50metremanikincarry:Competitorsswim50metreswearingswimfins,divetorecoverasubmergedmanikinandthencarryitbacktothefinishedgeofthepool.

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100metreRescueMedley:Involvesswimming50metresfreestyle,turningandswimmingunderwater(20metresformenand15metresforwomen)toasubmergedmanikin.Afteritrecovered,theswimmerreturnsthemanikintothefinishedgeofthepool.

200metreObstacleSwim:Thiseventinvolvesswimmingfreestyleatotalof200metrespassingundereightimmersedobstacles.

100metreManikinTow:Competitorsswim50metresfreestylewithfinstowingarescuetube.Attheturnpoint,therescuetubeisplacedonafloatingmanikinandtowedthe50metresbacktothefinishline.

100 metre Manikin Carry: After a 50metre freestyle swim with fins, competitors dive to recover asubmergedmanikinanditistowed50metresbacktothefinishline.

200metreSuperLifesaver:Competitorsswim75metrestorecoverasubmergedmanikin,andcontinueto the turning edge of the pool. Themanikin is released, fins are put on and the competitor tows arescuetube50metres.Attheturningedgetherescuetubeisplacedaroundthefloatingmanikinwhichistowedtothefinishline.

25 CARNIVALS

YeppoonSurfClubispartof“WideBayBranch”whichhaseightclubs,whichare:“North”Clubs–Yeppoon,EmuPark,TannumSands,AgnesWater“South”Clubs–Bundaberg,MoorePark,ElliottHeads,HerveyBayThereareafewdifferentcarnivalsthatNipperscancompete,theyareasfollows:YeppoonSLSC“ClubChampionships”ThefirstlevelofcompetitionisourClubChampionships.TheseareheldovertwodifferentNippersDaysduringtheseason.Thisseasontheyare:

• Sunday26November2017• Sunday28January2018

Points are accrued over both rounds and male and female Age Champions for each Age Group areawarded at the end of the season. Nippers are encouraged to compete in all events on the day –sometimeoneeventcanmakeallthedifferencewhenpointsareaccumulated!ThreePointCarnivalsThreepointcarnivalsareheldeachyearbetweenthreeclubsinthe“North”ofBranch-Yeppoon,EmuPark and Tannum Sands. (Note: They could actually be called Four Point Carnivals and AgnesWatercouldbeinvolved,butthisisnotthecaseduetothesmallsizeoftheAgnesClubandchallengesaroundthe distances required for travel.) Each club hosts one carnival every season. The dates for 2017-20178are:Sunday19thNovember TannumSandsCarnival

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Sunday10thNovember YeppoonCarnivalSunday21stJanuary EmuParkCarnivalAs mentioned previously, before being able to compete at carnivals, all nippers need to have beensignedofffortheirpoolswimandbeachevaluation,andtheircompetitionevaluation(U8run-wade-run,U9-U14competitionswim).Thenominationprocessfor3pointcarnivalsmayvaryfromClubtoClub,butwewillkeepyouinformedduringtheseason.Somekeythingsyouneedtoknowregarding3pointers:Time to get there: Theactual event starts at 8.30, sonippersneed tobeat thehost clubby8am, instinger suits, with caps on and with the pink safety vest on. Nippers must have all this gear on tocompete.Thedaynormallygoesuntil1.30orso.TannumSandsSLSCisapproximatelytwohoursfromYeppoon,soyoucandothatcarnivalinonedayifyoudon’twanttostaytherethenightbefore.Please note that Green Caps do not compete at these Carnivals, but we will endeavor to organiseactivitiesfortheGreenCapsonthesedaystorunasnormalatYeppoon.NorthAustralianChampionships–MackayHarbourBeachFriday3rd–Sunday5thNovemberHeldannuallyinOctober,thisistheendofseasonChampionshipsfornorthernclubs(MackaythroughtoDarwin).ItisheldatMackayHarbourBeachandisagreatcompetition,butonethatoccursveryearlyinourseason.It startswithPoolRescue forU11-U17agegroupson theFridayafternoonand then thebeachbasedcarnivalrunsovertheweekend.Yeppoon typically senda teamof Juniors (U11up) and Seniors. For thosewishing toparticipate, it isimperativeyougetproficiencyswimsdonebyearlyOctober.WenormallystayattheMackayMarinaBig4wheretherearecabins,vansitesandcampingsites,andplenty of room for the kids to run around. You should book your accommodation quickly if you areconsideringgoing.BranchChampionships–MooreParkBundaberg–2nd–4thFebruary2018BranchChampionships areheldannually andhostedbyadifferent clubeach year. It startswithPoolRescueeventsheldonFriday3February,whichwillbeheldatNorvillePool,Bundaberg(adescriptionofthePoolRescueEventscanbefoundinSection24).AnynippercannominateforPoolRescue,andwewilldosomecoachingandtrainingontheseeventsleadinguptoBranch.Saturday 3rd February – Sunday 4th February the Branch Carnival will be held at Moore Park SLSC,Bundaberg.Again,anynipperinUnder8andabovecannominateforBranch.Branchisagreatcarnivalandonewherenippers canmix itwithother competitors from the Southern clubs (who theydonotcompetewithatalluntilthispoint).NotethatthoseU14NipperswhowishtogetanotherhitoutatBranchlevelpriortoStatescancompeteatSeniorBranch,whichwillbehelpatYeppoonon23-25thFebruary2018.

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NorthvSouthCarnival10thFebruary2018Followingparticipation in the3-pointcarnivals,a team is selected to represent theNorthclubs in theannualNorthvSouthCarnivalheldatAgnesWateroneSaturdayinFebruaryeachyear.AgainthisisagreatcarnivalandonethatnippersreallyenjoyasitisTeamsEvent(SurfSwimteams,BoardRaceTeam,FlagsTeams). In teams’events,pointsareaccumulated ineacheventaseachcompetitor finishes theraceoriseliminatedfromflags.Itisaverykeenlycompetedday!U11-U17CarnivalatAgnesWaters11thFebruary2018ThisCarnival isheldon theSundayafter theNorthSouthCarnival, and isopen toanynipper,even ifthey are not part of theNorth SouthCarnival. AgnesWater gets great surf so it is a really enjoyablecarnival!StateYouthChampionships–Friday2nd–Sunday4thMarch,2018heldatAlexandraHeadlandsSLSCThe“States”isheldannuallytowardstheendoftheseason,andmovesaroundtheStateeachyear.Nippers inU11need toqualify through competingatBranch (finishingwithin certainplacings to gainentry).NippersU12-U14cannominateforasmanyevents(individualandteam)astheydesire,buttheyneedtocompeteintheseeventsatBranchlevel.WewillbestayingatAlexandraBeachCabinandCaravanPark,whichisprettyclosetotheaction.Ifyouareconsideringgoing,pleasecallandtellthemyouarefromYeppoon.Theywillhelpyouout!AustralianYouthChampionships–ScarboroughBeachSLSC,WA14th-15thApril2018U14 nippers are eligible to enter the Aussies. It is a great carnival, and you see the best clubs andathletesinaction!CarnivalType(Summary) Ages EventsClubChampionships

Allages Wade,Swim,BoardRace,Iron,Beachflags,sprints

3pointCarnival

U8-U14 Sprints,Flags,Swim,Board, Iron+teamevents (beachandcameronrelays,boardrescuedependentontime)

NthvSth

U11-U17 Teamevents(flags,swim,board,sprint,relay)

JuniorBranch

U8-U14 Sprints,Flags,Swim,Board, Iron+teamevents (beachandcameronrelays,boardrescuedependentontime)1kmrunand2kmrundependingonage

JuniorStates

U11-U14 Sprints,Flags,Swim,Board,Iron+teamevents1kmrunand2kmrundependingonage

NorthAustralianChampionships

U11 -Masters

Sprints,Flags,Swim,Board,Iron+teamevents1kmrunand2kmrundependingonage

SeniorBranch

U14 U14 can also compete at Senior Branch in addition toJuniorBranch

FastestManonSand U11 - Sprints,Flags,Relay

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Open HeldatMooloolaba,KurrawaandCoolangattain2017-18asnotedontheClubCalendar

26 ANNUAL JUNIOR TROPHIES AND AWARDS

GrandChampionMale(BeachandWater)

GrandChampionFemale(BeachandWater)

BestWaterCompetitorU8-U10Male WhitfieldFamilyTrophy

BestWaterCompetitorU8-10Female EverettPerpetualTrophy

BestWaterCompetitorU11-U14Male BillBackhouseMemorialTrophy

BestWaterCompetitorU11-14Female WattsFamilyTrophy

BestBeachCompetitorU8-U10Male RotheryTrophy

BestBeachCompetitorU8-10Female

BestBeachCompetitorU11-U14Male

BestBeachCompetitorU11-14Female BillBackhouseMemorialTrophy

OpenFlagsMale JohnBanksTrophy

OpenFlagsFemale C&MWilliamsTrophy

FlagsU8-U10Male

FlagsU8-U10Female

OpenIronman

OpenIronwoman

MostConsistentandCo-operative(U14) WoolerFamilyTrophy

AgeChampionU8-U14foreach(Male)

AgeChampionU8-U14foreach(Female)

LeadershipAwards

27 MEMBER RECOGNITION

SLSQrecognisestheachievementsofJuniormembersannually.

OfprincipleinterestistheBreakaU14JuniorSurfLifeSaveroftheYear,whichisconductedannually.

ThisawardisdesignedtorecogniseourU14memberswhohaveprovidedoutstandingcontributionstoJuniorActivitiesthroughouttheseason.Thenomineesshouldbeabletodemonstratetheirinvolvement

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and achievements in a number of areas including lifesaving activities, surf sports, attendance andparticipation in training, extracurricular activities and leadership roles. The nominee would clearlydemonstratetheyhavestrongleadershipqualities,anoverallpositiveattitudeandthattheyarecapableofbeingarolemodelforthestate’sjunioractivitymembersandanambassadorforSLSQ.

Ifclubshavemorethanoneworthycandidate,aselectionprocess isconductedbyClubs internally todeterminethatClub’snominee.

EachclubnominatesoneentrytobejudgedbyapanelatBranchlevelfollowinganinterviewprocess.

WinnersareannouncedforeachBranch,withJackNewtonrepresentingYeppoonSLSCattheWideBayCapricornBranchAwardin2016-2017.

While Jack is a very keen competitor, it is not always themost active competitor thatwins the StateAward–andthisisevidentwhenyoureadtheoutlineabouttheawardandwhatthejudgesarelookingfor.AllU14sareencouragedtoconsiderthisprestigiousAward.

Duringtheyear,wewilltalkmoretotheU14groupregardingthecriteriaforconsideration.

28 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Duringtheseason,thereareafewSundayswherethetideistoohighforustoaccessthebeach.Whydon’tweJustmoveittoSaturdayafternoon?IfthetideishighonaSundayafternoon,itwillbeequallylowonaSaturdayafternoon.IfonaSaturdaythetideislessthan0.8m,youneedapackedlunchtogettothewater’sedge,andonceyouarethereitismuddy, shallow, and the shark cans are super close. Sure you can still do some beach events, butwateractivitiesareveryrestricted.Our calendar for the 2017-18 seasonhas three dateswherewewill have to changenippers to theSaturdayafternoonbeforeduetohightides.TheseSaturdaysare:21October–nipperswillbe2pm-4pmfollowedbyaBBQandsocialgettogether2December–nipperswillbe2pm-4pmfollowedbyaBBQandsocialgettogether17February–nipperswillbe2pm-4pmfollowedbyaBBQandsocialgettogetherWhynotmoveNippersupinfrontoftheCaravanPark?This has been investigated, and is possible, but the logistical issues of relocating all nippers to thenorthern beach (along with water safety, parents, resources, boards etc) means it is not a realisticoption.Whilethisseemslikeapotentialsolution,itisverylogisticallychallenging.The other thing to consider is that every Nipper is completing an SLS award as part of the NipperProgram. Ineachawardthere isaneducationcomponent,which involvesdiscussionandworkoff thebeach (eg CPR sessions). The high tide days provide the opportunity to complete the educationcomponent– itmustbecompletedby31December, so thesedaysareveryhandy forproviding thattime.

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DoesitcosttogotoCarnivals?Thereisacostassociatedwithnominations(normallyperevent)andthesewillbeadvisedinadvanceofeachcarnivalaswellasthenominationprocess.Howdonominationswork?Nippersnominatefortheirindividualeventsandifwehavesufficientnumbersinagegroups,weenterteams in the teamevents.Anynippercannominate forasmanyoras feweventsashe/shechooses.ThisisthecaseatanyCarnival.

WhatdoIdoaboutaboardforthecarnivals?TheClubdoeshaveaboardtrailerthatwecantaketoCarnivals.IntheweekleadinguptotheCarnival,ifyouletSamknow,wecangettheboardyourchildprefersontothetrailer.

AtacarnivalhowdoIknowwhatishappeningandwhen?

Yourchild’sAgeManagerwillbeawareofwheneventsareon–makesureyouknowwhateventsyourchildwantstocompeteinandthattheAgeManagerisawareofthis.Duringthecourseoftheday,theAgeManagerswillmarshalthenipperstoevents.Ithelpsifyoukeepanearoutformarshallingcallsandyouknowwhereyournipperis!

DoparentsneedtodoanythingatCarnivals?

AsaClubweareobligatedtoprovideacertainnumberofOfficials,WaterSafetyhelpers,IRBdriversandCrewbasedonthenumberofcompetitorswehave.Parentsneedtolistenformarshallingcallsduringthecarnivalsandkeeptrackoftheprogramtoensuretheyheartheirchild’seventswhencalled.

29 THE MANY WAYS YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED

Therearemanywaysyoucanbecome involved in theClub.Youdonotneed tobeanActiveAwardsMemberwhodoespatrols–therearemanyotherthingsyoucando,including:

• CookingaBBQperiodically• Helpingoutinthecanteen• VolunteerinthebarFridaynightsorSundayafternoons(onaroster–maybeonceeverysixweeks)• AssistingwithClubFundraisingorraffles• AssistingwithNipperactivitiesbeachsetup/packuponSundays• WashingdownboardsattheendofSundaysessions• Washingoutdressingroomswiththehose• Repairing“dings”onboards• Generalgearandequipmentmaintenance• ParentLiaison–helpingkeeppeopleinformed• Membershiphelper–helpingwithnewmembers(registration,proceduresetc)• EducationorTrainingofMembers• Beinganofficialatcarnivals• Beingacoachassistingwithtraining• AssistingwithWaterSafetyattheclub

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• BeinganAgeManager• BeinganAssistantorTraineeAgeManager(helpoutanexistingAgeManagerthisseason)• CompletingyourBronzeMedallionorSurfRescueCertificate(becomeapatrolmember)• CompletingBronzeMedallionorSurfRescueCertificateandassistwithWaterSafetyattheclub• CompletingotherAwardsandPatrol(FirstAid,Radio,AdvancedResuscitationTechniques/CPR)• YouthActivitiesorDevelopment• BeingamemberoftheJuniorActivitiesCommittee(VacantrolesincludeRegistrarandSecretary)• BecomingamemberoftheClubManagementCommittee• ClubPhotographer

Oranythingelseyoucanthinkof!

IfyouhaveastrengthortalentoutsidetheClubthatyouthinkcouldbeuseful,letusknowplease!

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30 CLUB WIDE DOCUMENTS AND CALENDAR

CRAFTANDEQUIPMENTINVESTMENTSTRATEGY2017-2018OneofthebigchallengesfortheClubistheprovisionofallcraftforusebymembers.Whileeveryonepaysmembership,therealityisthatmuchofthisClubincomegoestowardsinsurancesandothercosts.While theClubalsogenerates income through theoperationof theBarandFunctionarea, runningaSurfLifesavingClubisanexpensivebusiness.The Club is committed to renewal of Club resources and the Management Committee would besupportiveofanyadditionalfundraisingventuresmemberswantedtopropose.As a commitment to themembers, the Club will continue to purchase new boards (mals and juniorboards)annually.In2016-17theClubpurchasedfiveJMsmallerboards(twoboardrescuenewboards,threenormalboards)andoneBoardRescuemal,withthetotalvalueofthisinvestmentintheorderof$7000.To further demonstrate support for allmembership, the Club has been developing new strategies toenabletheacquisitionofmorenewequipmentforuseattheClub.WeareexcitedtointroduceanewPartneredInvestmentProgram(PIP)tosupportourmembershipwiththe support of major club sponsors, that would see direct links between their investment and ourmembership.TheProgramwouldinvolve:

a. TheClubwillformasupplyalliancewithselectedcraftmanufacturersofkeyequipment(e.gNippersfibreglassboard–approx$980,U14–seniormals–approx$2000);

b. ClubmembersarethenabletonominatetobeapartofthePIP,wheretheycommittoa33% investment in thevalueof theequipment.TheClubwouldcommit to33%andfundsfromthesponsorwouldconstitutethebalanceoftheinvestment;

c. The equipment is then purchased new and the sponsor’s logo and the Club’sacknowledgementofthesponsor’sgeneroussupportwouldbeemblazonedonthecraft;

d. Thecraft,forsoleusebythemember,isalsoidentifiedwiththeClubmember’snameandacknowledgestheirpartnershipwiththesponsoroverathree-yearperiod;

e. ThecraftremainsattheClubaspartoftheClub’assetregisterandattheendofthethree-year period, the member is able to elect to purchase the board for a nominal price, orreinvest in another new piece of equipment. If the clubmember elects to reinvest againwithnewcraft,the“old”craftbecomespartofourClubstockforthosememberswhoarenotabletobeinvolvedintheprogram.

ThebenefitsofthePartneredInvestmentPrograminclude:1. The Program enables the Club to formalise a greater system of asset renewal and encourages a

senseofresponsibilityfromthemembershipwithregardtoClubequipment;2. Currentmemberswhoaspiretousenewequipment,butarerestrictedfinancially,areprovidedwith

anopportunitytodoso,withthesupportoftheClubandourmajorsponsors;3. Theprogramwillovertimeseerenewalinourstockofgeneralcraftforusebythemembership;

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4. Dependingonthelevelofinvestmentfromsponsors,thereisthepotentialishugeforinvestmentinnewcraft.Intermsofexposure,whenthecraftwereregularlyphotographedonweekendsusedbymembers, it would be wonderful recognition for the sponsor’s support for the organisation, themembership(especiallythosefamiliesbeingdirectlysupported)andthelocalcommunity;

5. Over the course of a three year partnership (and beyond) the potential for the development ofsponsorship relationshipswithin the local community through the partnershipwith Yeppoon SurfLifesavingClubisverysignificant.

In addition to the two investment strategies outlined above, the Club is also keen to support anymemberswhowishtoidentifycraftandequipmentthatyoubelieveshouldbeacquiredthroughgrantapplication.Thereisscopeforgrantapplicationstobelodgedforequipmentinvestment.MembersareinvitedtoprovideabriefsummarytotheManagementCommitteeoutliningthefollowing:

(a) Descriptionofcraft(b) Benefitforthemembershipifitwerepurchased(c) Quotefrompreferredsupplier

Wheretofromhere:

If you are interested in being apartofthePIP*

Email [email protected], outlining what craft youwouldbeinterestedin

If you want to nominate craftforagrantapplication

[email protected] responding to items (a), (b)and(c)above

31 DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE CLUB

EncouragingmoreinteractionbetweendifferentlevelsoftheClubwillbeafocusofthe2017-2018season.

Partofourchallengeiseffectiveinteractionbetweenalllevelsoftheclub’smembership.DiscussionshavebeenheldarounddevelopingandintroducingaBuddySystemforthe2017-8seasonasoneofthestrategiestoachievethis.Itisnotplannedtobeabigimpactonmembers,butjustanavenuetodevelopmorerelationshipsthroughouttheClub,andembracenewmembers.

Thegoalsofthisareto:

1. Increaseinteractionbetweennewmembersandexistingmembers;2. Actasaoneofthestrategiesto“demystify”theclub’soperations;3. ForgelinksbetweenJuniorSLSfamiliesandnipperswiththePatrollingmembers–

potentiallyincreasingthenumberofpatrollingmembers;4. ProvideaccessforallmemberstoalllevelsoftheClub;5. Provideaplatformtobringbackthe“SundayFocus”oftheClub(getmembersbackon

thebeachonaSunday).

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Ultimatelyourgoaliscapitaliseonthegreatworkof2016-2017andcontinuetodevelopthe“senseofClub”.Ifyouhaveanyfeedbackorideaspleaseforwardthemtosecretary@yeppoonslsc.com.auStaytunedformoreinformation!

32 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OUR ACTION PLAN

REVIEW

Realistically,itisdifficulttoexpectallmemberstobeacrosstheClub’sStrategicPlan,asthesedocumentsareoftennotputinthepubliceyemuch.TohelpdevelopasenseofwhatwearetryingtoachieveasaClub,wehaveincludedourActionPlanReviewwhichisamorerelevantdocumentoutliningourgoals.TheActionPlanreflectswhatisintheStrategicPlan,butismuchmoreuserfriendly.

Ifyouhaveanycommentsorfeedbackonthesedocuments,orwouldliketobepartofateamtoaddressanyoftheareas,pleasetalktooneoftheManagementteamoremailsecretary@yeppoonslsc.com.au

ActionPlan2017–2020–AnnualReviewofStrategicPlanandgoalsfor2017-2018

LIFESAVING

1. Provideexcellence inSLS services toYeppoon MainBeach

1.1 Enhance fitness andlevel of SLS skill of allmembers

• Achieve improvement inWBC Patrol competitionannually and win theawardby2019

• Win at least two awardsannually

• Increase in patrol hours for the season(up13%onpreviousyears

• Need to increase membership basedwithpatrolqualification

1.2 ProvidehighqualitySLSequipment

• Update major SLSequipment at least everyfiveyears

• Need to list all new equipment,successful grants, and goals for nextseason

• EstablishlinkwithSPSLSC1.3 Establish and man

patrols with 100%redundancy aboveminimumawardslevels

• Establish all patrols with100% redundancy aminimumby2019

• Increasenumberofpatrolstotenby2019

• Achieve an annualincrease in SLS GoldMedallionAward

• PatrolreportfromPatrolCaptain• Currentnumberofpatrolsneeded(8)• Strategy in place to run SRC + Bronze

CourseinSept2017

1.4 Provide high qualitytraining, development,and educationprograms to membersandthecommunity

• Achieve a self-sufficientpooloftrainersbytheendofseason2018

• Major SLSQ conferencesattendedbyaminimumofthreerepresentatives

• Annual increase in themembers nominated forWBSandSLSQpanels anddevelopmentworkshops

• Participants at theseworkshops return and putprograms in place for allmembers

• Trainernumbers?Goalsfor2017- newtrainers-numberTBC• 2016-7SLSQconferenceattendedby six

reps (CC/CTO, President, DeputyPresident,JAC,SurfSportsCoach)

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ADMINISTRATION

2. Provideadministrativeandcommunicationservices thatenhance theperformance ofall aspects ofthe Club’sactivities

2.1 Update and maintainthe Club’s Facebookpage, Website andInstagram pages ashighly effective tools inpromotion of the Cluband informationdissemination

• Websiteupdatedmonthly• Facebook posts updated

regularlybyelectedMediaManager

• Increased number of hitson webpage and likes onsocialmedia

• Annual increases inFacebook and Instragramfollowers

• Use of website and information toolincreasedin2016-17

• Great success with FB posts andinformation

•

2.2 Develop and maintainClub Handbook fordistributionwithallnewmembers as part ofClubinduction

• New Handbook to bedeveloped andimplemented by 2017season

• AnnualreviewandupdateofHandbookcontents

• Policies and Procedures,Club Handbook updatedsharedonwebsite

• New handbook distributed to all newmembers,sharedonline

• Review still being conducted on

handbook contents – will be updatedpriorto2017-8

• Updateaswedohandbook

2.3 Develop newsletters toberegularlydistributed

• Nippers program to haveweekly newsletter,distributed on FacebookandviaSurfguard

• Newsletter also onwebsite

• Successful Nippers Noticeboard sharedatminimumfortnightly

• FBaverysuccessfulmedium• Clubwidenewslettertobereintroduced

in2017-8

MEMBERSHIP

3. Increase,recognise,mentor andsupport allmembers

3.1 Increase membershipbase

• Membership increases by5%annually

• Annual increase inmembership benefits andvalue (increase trainingopportunities)

• Massive increases inmembership in 16-17

• Detailincreasedtrainingtakenup

• Goalfor2017-2018isincreaseby10%

3.2 Provide a range ofopportunities for allmembers

• Active promotion ofopportunities for allmembers as part of newmember inductionprocessonOpenDay

• Regular promotion ofopportunities forinvolvement

• Family Participation Program verysuccessful

• Extensivevolunteertakeupandrolesfor2017-2018

• Goal for 2017-2018 – continue with

succession planning, more AgeManagers,implementnewroles

• Seniorvolunteerrolesfor17-18ishigh

3.3 Encourage and rewardparticipation andinvolvement

• Regular weekly award inJuniorProgramsaspartofweeklybriefings

• Patrolling membersrecognised formally byClub Captain throughweeklyPatrolupdates

• Actively promote allpositions available at JAlevel and also atManagement Committeelevel

• Identify candidates for all

• Nipper of the Week started beforeBreaka Program was announced. Willcontinuenextseason

• Need to formalise arrangements withPatrolCaptainsandClubCaptain

• ClubbieoftheMonth?• Successful recruitment and engagement

ofnewparentbody• #nominatedforWBC?

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WBC Branch AnnualAwards and nominatethemaccordingly

• Goal is to capitalise on returningmember base and implement a similarvolunteerrecruitmentprocessin2017-8

4. Enhance

Yeppoon SurfLifesavingClub’s profileand appeal totheCommunity

4.1 Enhance Club Profile incommunityandmedia

• AppointMediaManagerin2017toliaisewithall localmediaoutlets

• Increase positive exposurein all media annually by10%

• Engage Youth and othermembersof community inCommunity projects andcelebrations (Pine Fest,VillageFestival)

• MediaManager role in Senior Clubwassuccessful in 2016. EstablishedproductivelinkswithlocalmediaoutletsandFBpresence

• Additional JAPublicityOfficerappointedin 2017-8 to assist with JA promotion,mediaandschoolliaison/engagement

• YouthinvolvedinLightuptheNight• Greater Pinefest Parade presence in

2017• Pinefestentrantin2018?

4.2 Develop and maintain

longtermpartnerships

• Develop partnerships withlocalswimclubsandothersporting organisations (egLittleAthletics)

• Create partnerships withallfeederschoolsby2018

• Develop partnerships withTAFE/CQUfrom2017

• EstablishedlinkwithYeppoonLittleAths- # of families from YSLSC to YLA. Willestablishpathwayback toYSCatendofYLA.Goaltorecruit10newnippersfromYLAin2017-8

• Clubmembership links to all schools tobe investigated and capitalised on in2017 (YSHS, St Brendan’s, St Ursula’s,RGS)

• Increased relationships between localgymstoincreaseseniormembership(egJumpStart,CrossfitYeppoon)

4.3 Maintain and enhanceClubhouse facilitiesandsustainfuturegrowth

• Develop a sustainablemanagement plan for barand function facilities by2018

• RefurbishFirstAidroomby2018

• AppointGearStewardandClubhouse Directorbiannually from 2017 toproactively manage assetsand establish ongoingstrategiesforsame

• Steering Committee has maderecommendation and strategies to beputinplacein2017-8season

• FirstAidRoomrefurbished

• GearStewardrecruitedfor2017season

FINANCE

5. Providesufficientfundsto supportYeppoon SurfLifesaving Clubobjectives,activities andgrowth

5.1 Enhance revenue fromFund Raising activitiesinallareasoftheClub

• Achieve a 10% increase infundraising revenuesannually

• GolfDayrevenue• Otherfundraisingefforts• TriviaNightstoengagefullmembership

5.2 Attract and retainsponsors

• Increase number of clubsponsorsannually

• Formalise the mutuallycommercially rewardingaspects of the potentialsponsorship arrangementson offer by 2017-2018season

• New sponsorship deals undernegotiationfor2017

• Continuingmajorsponsors• Goal for 2017 Season – need a

SponsorshipProspectus

• AppointClubSponsorshipCoordinator5.3 Maximiserevenuefrom

Grantsandgovernmentsubsidies

• Appoint a Grant Writingofficer by 2016-2017season

• Grants to be viewed assurplus revenue asopposed to essential by2018

• Access SLSQ Grant writing resources asfrequentlyaspossible

5.4 Promote and support • Have 10% of club • Currently 16 of 159 potential members

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the Bar and FunctionRoom facilities in thebar

membership on arotational roster basis by2017-2018 season to staffthebar

• Increase bar and functionrevenueannuallyby10%

• Investigate sustainablelong term managementoptions for the bar andmakerecommendationstothe membership by 2017-2018

(10%)• 2016-2017 revenue far exceeded

expectations• Newmanagement / alliance strategy to

beformedin2017-2018season

YOUTHANDRETENTION

6. Provide apathway foryouth tobecome senioractivemembers bydevelopingteamwork,leadership,fitness andlifesavingskills

6.1 Promote maximumyouth development inexistingClubSurfSportsandSLSprograms

• At least 50% of youthcompete atchampionshipsannually

• HighpercentageofU14competitorsthisseason

• FlowontoU15in2017• NewYouthfocusin2017-8

6.2 Coordinate andpromote maximumattendanceatSLSQandWBC developmentopportunities

• Annual increase innumbers participating inall events offered (egCampCommando)

• CampCommando• 2017 Goal – appointment of new Youth

Coordinator (Swaff) implement YouthStrategicPlan

6.3 Conduct high quality,engaging youthprograms

• Engage with Youth toestablish season goals atthestartoftheseason

• Formulate plans aroundindividual memberaspirations

• Win Youth Club of theYear Award at WBCAwardsin2017-2018

• 2017 Goal – appointment of new YouthCoordinator (Swaff) implement YouthStrategicPlan

JUNIORSURFLIFESAVINGANDNIPPERS

7. Provide a highquality JAprogram thatencourages apathway toretentionbeyondnippers

NB This aspect ofthe Strategic Plan isaddressed in the JAStrategic Plan thatsupplements thisdocument

7.1 Plan, coordinate andconduct engaging andeffective junioractivities for all agegroups

• Achieve a retention ofminimum50%

• Increase retentionby10%annually

• Mid season and end ofseason surveys of parentsandmembers

• 2016to2017retentionwaspoor• 2017retentiontobeagoalof70%• Clubwidesurveys informedplanning for

2017season

7.2 Engage all parents inweeklyactivities

• Providearangeofoptionsfor all parents to becomeinvolved

• Increase parentalinvolvementinactiveroles

• RefertoJAreport• Verysuccessful

7.3 Plan and coordinate aspecial needs programfornipperswhoarenotable to participate inregular nippersprograms

• Liaisewithlocalschoolstoplan for a program to runover a six week period in2017-2018

• Established links in 2016 with view toprograminceptionin2017

7.4 Identify and developpotential athletesthrough effectivecoaching and skillsdevelopmentprograms

• Increase number ofaccredited coaches whocanassistwithJAathletes

• Achieveannualincreasein

• AppointmentofJuniorDOSSin2017

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number of competitorsand teams entered at alllevelsofcompetition

7.5 Promote theachievements in carnivalresults(notjustthewinners)

• Celebrate theachievements of everycompetitor after eachcarnival in newsletterfrom2016-2017

• Achieve increasedparticipation in allcarnivalsannually

• Verysuccessfulnewsletteritems• Willcontinuein2017• Carnivalparticipationrateswere50%for

2016season• Goal for 2017 is 70% of eligible nippers

competing

SURFSPORTS

8. Achieveexcellence inresult in allareas of SurfSports

8.1 Attract and retain surfsports athletes through highquality programs, coachingandsupport

• Achieve improved resultsannuallyatCarnivals

• Provide and replace keysurf sports equipment atleasteveryfiveyears

• Implementadevelopmentprogramby2017season

• AppointaJuniorDOSSandHeadCoachin2017-2018

JUNIOR• U14grouphighlysuccessful• U11-U12limitednumbers• StrongU10groupcomingthrough• Focus for 2017 is U11-U14 increase in

numbersRichardNewtonappointedDOSSSENIOR

• RichardasDOSStore-energiseSeniorranks?

• NeedadditionaldriversintheSeniorsforhandicapsetc

8.2 Increase surf sportsteams

• Annual increase innumbers of surf sportsteams

• Increased focus on surfsports teams events atweeklysessions

• StronginU8,U10,U14in2016-7• JDOSSfocusfor2017(Richard

• Seniorareatobeachallenge

8.3Encourageand recognisesurfsportsachievements

• Achieve increasednumbers of competitorsannually

• Actively engage localmediawithnewsstories

• Celebrate achievementsonsocialmedia

• Reflecton2016data• Publicity / Media Officer (JA) appointed

for2017

8.4Provide financial/ inkindsupportforcompetitorswhoattendmajorchampionships

• Recruit new sponsors forathletes beyond ourtraditionalsponsorbase

• Develop and implement aChampionship SupportPolicyby2018

• New sponsor relationships beingdeveloped for announcement prior to2017Goalfor2017–twomoremajorsponsors

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33 SEASON CALENDAR

Date Tide Notes CarnivalScheduleSaturday9September

HerveyBayMasters*

Sunday10September

H3.91m11.39am

SignOn/OpenDay9-11amPoolProficiencies11am-1pmLive band and drinks on thedeck2pm-4pmMembershipDrawontheClubDeck at 3pm (win yourmembership back – must betheretowin)

Saturday16September

Patrolsbegin

Sunday17September

H3.72m7.04am

School Holidays – no nippersprogram

Poolproficiencies tobeheldatCooeeBayPool10am-Noon

Ocean Proficiencies (andCompetition swim) for anyonegoing to Nth Aussies, and anynippers who wish to attendtodayfrom9-11am

Sunday24September



Sunday01October



Saturday7–Sunday8October

CoolangattaGold*

Sunday08October

H4.31m10.35am

Beach Proficiency (all nippers)and Competition Swim (for thosewhomaycompetelaterinseason)Allnippers9-11amLastofPoolproficienciesGettoknowyouactivitieswithAge Groups when tidebecomestoohigh

Friday13October SLSQUQSecondarySchoolSurfLeague–TannumSands*

Sunday15October

H3.59m6.08am

Normalnipperday

BeverleyHardingMemorialFlagsandSprint(Female) Round to be held at 11am afternippers–allfemalemembersareinvitedPinefestParade–itwouldbegreatif we could get a grouprepresenting all the Club at theParade ie, Juniors, Patrol teams,IRB,Boaties

Saturday21 L0.85m Nippers on Saturday 2-4pm

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October 4.07pm then Social BBQ (due to hightideonSunday)

Sunday22October

H4.07m10.21am

Saturday28–Sunday29October

SurfSafeAppeal

Sunday29October

L1.65m10.35am

Normalnipperday BeverleyHardingMemorialFlagsandSprint(Female) Round to be held at 11am afternippers–allfemalemembersareinvited

Fastest Man on Sand (BeachCarnival)Rd1–Coolangatta*

Friday3–Sunday5November

NthAussies(U11–Masters)*MackayHarbourStayatMackayMarinaBig4

Sunday5November

H4.64m9.32am

Normalnipperday,but10amstartduetohightide

Sunday12November

L1.24m10.49am


Saturday18November

Fastest Man on Sand Rd 2 –Kurrawa*KoziiIronChallenge(U9-U13)atHerveyBay

Sunday19November

H4.29m9.28am

Green Caps Program on asnormalNoorganisednipper program forU8-U14 due to carnival but you arewelcometouseequipment

4pt Carnival (U8-U15) atTannumSands*

Saturday25November

WBC Premiership Series Rd 1*(U15-Masters)AgnesWater

Sunday26November

L1.82m8.03am

CLUBCHAMPIONSHIPSROUND1GreenCapsrunasnormal

BeverleyHardingMemorialFlagsandSprint(Female) Round to be held at 11am afternippers–allfemalemembersareinvited

Saturday2December

L0.67m2.10pm

Nippers on Saturday 2-4pmthen Social BBQ (due to hightideonSunday)

WBCSurfRescueChamps*EmuPark

Sunday3December

H4.78m9.28am

WBCSurfRescueChamps*EmuPark

Sunday10December

L1.43m9.00am

Green Caps Program on asnormalNoorganisednipper program forU8-U14 due to carnival but you arewelcometouseequipment

Yeppoon4ptCarnival*

Saturday16December

KoziiIronChallenge(U9-U13)atRabyBayFastestManonSandRd3

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Mooloolaba*Sunday17December

H4.37m8.38am

Green Caps Program on asnormalChristmasBreakUpPool rescueatCooeeBayPool10am–12noonforU8-U14

Thursday21–Friday22December

SuperSurfCamp–CurrumbinBook atwww.supersurfcamps.com.au

Sunday24December

ChristmasEve-Nonippers

Sunday31December

NewYear’sEve–nonippers

Saturday7January

L1.24m7.06am

Normalnipperday

Saturday13January

WBCPremiershipSeriesRd2(U15-Masters)AgnesWater*

Sunday14January

H4.29m7.48am


Sunday21January

H4.16m11.25am

Green Caps Program on asnormal

EmuPark4ptCarnival*

Sunday28January

H4.36m6.31am

CLUBCHAMPIONSHIPSROUND2GreenCapsrunasnormal

Friday2February BranchPoolRescue*U11-U14NorvillePool,Bundaberg

Saturday3–Sunday4February

BranchChampionships–MooreParkBundaberg*U8-U14

Sunday4February

H4.47m11.55am

Green Caps Program on asnormalNo organised U8-U14 nippersthis week due to BranchChampionships

Sunday10February

WBC Board Riding Champs –AgnesWater(AM)*NorthvSouthTeamsChallenge(PM) – selected by panel afterperformancesat4ptCarnivals

Sunday11February

H4.02m6.50am


U11-U17 Individual CarnivalAgnesWater*

Friday 16 – State Surf Rescue

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Sunday 18February

Championships–Bundaberg*

Saturday 17February

L0.90m4.27pm

Nippers on Saturday 2-4pmthen Social BBQ (due to hightideonSunday)

Sunday 18February

H4.38m10.28am

Friday 23February

NONIPPERSTHISWEEKENDSENIOR BRANCH ON ATYEPPOON – ALL NIPPERS ANDFAMILIES ARE INVITED TOSUPPORT OUR SENIORBRANCHCOMPETITORS

Senior Branch Pool Rescue –SouthsidePoolTBC

Saturday 24 –Sunday 25February

SeniorBranchChampionships–YeppoonSLSC

Sunday 25February

L1.41m11.50am

BeverleyHardingMemorialFlagsandSprint(Female) Round to be held at 11am afternippers–allfemalemembersareinvited

Friday 2 – Sunday4March

StateYouthChamps*AlexandraHeadlandsBookatAlexBeachCaravanandCabins

Sunday4March

H4.61m10.43am

Normal nipper day but will bereducednumbersduetoStates

Saturday 10March

Sunday11March L1.65m12.04pm

PeterGouldDayAGM

Friday 16- Sunday18March

State Masters (16th), Seniors17th-18thMaroochydore*

Sunday18March H4.43m9.32am

PresentationDayandBreakUp

April14-22 Aussies–ScarboroughWA*Youth14th-15thMasters16th-17thChampionships18th-22nd

May7 Patrolsend *ForallCarnivalentries:

1. NominationsforcarnivalswillbecalledviaemailandonFacebookwhentheyareopen,withthecostofentriesanddetailspublicised

2. You must pay your nomination and send a copy of your remittance advice [email protected]

3. TheClub’spreferenceforpaymentisviabanktransferBSB: 034231Acct: 148147Ref: NameandCarnival

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4. IfyouhavetopaywithcashorEFPTOSattheClub,youneedtosendaphotoofyourreceipttosecretary@yeppoonslsc.com.auwiththeeventsyouwishtoenter

5. YourentrywillthenbepassedontotheTeamManagerwhowillprocessyourentryMembersneedtounderstandthatthisprocessmustbefollowedifyouwishtocompete.Noentrywillbeprocessedwithoutarecordofpaymentbeingsenttosecretary@yeppoonslsc.com.auTheBeverlyHardingMemorialTrophyThisisinhonourofRon“Speed”Harding’slatewifeBeverlyandisamultipleroundseriesofbeachflagsandbeachsprintsforallfemalemembers.Speedrunsthiseventandhandicapsthesprintaccordingtopast (and potential) performance. As the event runs over a series of rounds, thewinner is themostconsistentperformerthroughouttheseries.Thereisaperpetualtrophy,avaluableprizeandSpeedalsopays for thewinner’s ticket to theAnnualAwardsNight. All femalemembers (Junior and Senior) areinvitedandencouragedtoenter.