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Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club

Members’ Handbook

SLSQ JLT Club of the Year 2017-2018

Version 1: Issued 04 September 2018

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Item Page

1 Welcome from the President 4

2 Club History 5

3 Management Committee Members 6

4 Membership 8

5 Opportunities for Involvement 10

6 Methods of Communication 10

7 Safety 11

8 Club Clothing 11

9 Awards Available to Members 9.1 Course Requirements Surf Rescue Certificate

• Bronze Medallion

• IRB Crew and Driver

• First Aid

• Advanced Resuscitation

• Radio Officer

• Junior Age Manager 9.2 Proficiency 9.3 Taking Part in a Bronze Course

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Pool Evaluation Form by Coach (for the 200m or 400m swim) 16

10 Active Cadets and Juniors 17

11 Active Seniors 17

12 Patrols 17

13 Annual Senior Club Awards 17

14 Age Groups for Senior Competition 19

15 Carnivals for Seniors 19

16 Summary of Surf Sports Events for Seniors 19

17 SLSQ Code of Conduct and Club Policies 20

NIPPERS

18 What is Nippers? 22

19 Roles in Junior Activities

• Who’s who

24

20 Parental Involvement Opportunities 27

21 Current Areas where we need Assistance

• Officials

• Water Safety

• IRB Crew and Drivers

• Assistant Age Managers

27

22 Age Groups and Awards

• Links to Age Groups/Skills and relevant awards

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23 Proficiencies required for each Age Group

• Assessment Dates 2016-7

• Overview of Evaluation Requirements by Age Group

• Pool Evaluation Form (if done by Coach)

• Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation Flowchart

• Junior Competition Skill – Ocean Swim explanation

30 30 31 32 33 34

24 Event Descriptions

• Surf Sports

• Water Safety Ratios

• Pool Rescue Events

34

25 Carnivals

• Club Championships

• 3 point Carnivals

• North Australian Championships

• Wide Bay Branch Championships

• North v South

• State Youth Championships

• U11-U17 Carnival – Agnes Water

• Australian Youth Championships

36

26 Annual Junior Trophies and Awards 39

27 SLSQ Member Recognition Breaka Under 14 Junior Life Saver of the Year Award

39

28 Commonly asked questions 40

29 The many ways you can become involved at Yeppoon Surf Club 41

CLUB WIDE DOCUMENTS AND CALENDAR

30 Craft and Equipment Investment Strategy 43

31 Jumpstart Exclusive Active Members Offer 44

32 Developing Club Relationships - Our Club Buddy System 47

33 The Club Strategic Plan, Action Plan Review and Goals for 2018-2019 48

34 Season Calendar 53

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1 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT

The last two seasons have seen unprecedented growth in our Club, with our overall membership increasing from 217 to 396. Our junior membership increased in the same period from 77 in 2015-2016 to 146 at the end of last season.

Of great significance were our membership retention rates, which increased last season to 64%, and also the number of members becoming actively engaged. Last season, our active membership increased by 31%.

This growth, the engagement of the membership, and the cultural change that has occurred over the last two seasons are key contributing factors in our club being named, for the first time, the SLSQ JLT Club of the Year at the 2017-2018 Awards of Excellence.

Congratulations to every member who has “bought in” to the movement and made a contribution. You will hear me say ad nauseum – “there is something for everyone in Surf Life Saving” and “you don’t have to get your feet wet to be a lifesaver”!

As a Club, we should all be thanking Mark Gwynne for his efforts at President over the last 3½ years. Not long into his tenure he had to deal with TC Marcia, but in true Mark spirit, he soldiered on. He can look back and reflect on his achievements as President knowing he has left a lasting legacy.

If you are a new member, welcome to the family. There will be lots of information coming your way, and much of it will be foreign – remember there are no dumb questions! Hopefully this booklet will help, but if you aren’t sure, ask someone nearby!

I encourage all returning or longer serving members to remember what it was like to be a new member. Use less acronyms and remember not everyone will know what a Taplin or a Cameron is!

My focus as President will be to put strategies in place to continue the growth and engagement we have enjoyed in recent times, and encourage all members to pitch in. We need to remember that everything we are doing is ultimately about keeping people safe at the beach. Whether it be having fun on a Sunday morning with our junior lifesavers/nippers, working with youth/cadets, or doing patrols, our underlying aim is to increase the strength of the red and yellow family.

Surf Life Saving Queensland have produced an app you can download onto your device. Look for it in

the usual places. If you wish to download a desktop version (which is great) copy and paste this link

https://slsqcm.entegyapp.com.au/ Everything you can ask for is available on this app/link

Best wishes

Sam Milfull

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2 CLUB HISTORY

The Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club dates back to 1918. The Club was actually formed in 1926 and called

the Yeppoon First Aid and Life Saving Club. During 1931 the club members gained 48 awards and held its

first Surf Carnival on Sunday 4 December 1932. On the same day, the Club held examinations for the Surf

Bronze Medallion. This event attracted 4000 spectators from as far afield as Gladstone and Dingo.

The first clubhouse was built in 1930 at the cost of $600. The next day a cyclone hit and the club and forty

bathing sheds on the beach were destroyed. The club moved into buildings adjoining the Beach Front Café

following the cyclone, and this was the club’s home until 1953. A new club was then built and housed the

club until 1976.

After countless loan applications and building designs the first floor of the current building was opened

29 January, 1977. Extensions on the building were conducted in 1979 and 1984 and a new deck and roof

was built in 2012. In February 2015, the club suffered extensive damage as a consequence of Cyclone

Marcia. Over the following twelve month period, major building works were completed with the entire

upper floor and deck refurbished. A new period in the club dawned, with the refurbished deck bar

becoming a vibrant, and very well patronised, social setting.

The club has, and continues to grow it membership and capabilities year on year. In 2016-17 the Club was

named Club of the Year for Wide Bay Capricorn Branch and contested this prestigious award at the State

Awards of Excellence Dinner in August 2017. While we just missed out at State Level, we achieved the

State award in 2017-2018.

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3 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS

PRESIDENT SAM MILFULL

DEPUTY PRESIDENT -OPERATIONS SAFETY OFFICER

JASON THOMPSON

TREASURER CLUB HOUSE DIRECTOR

ANTHONY BARNES

SECRETARY

EMMA BYGRAVE

CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER

KIRSTY GLITHERO

CLUB CAPTAIN U11 AGE MANAGER

EMILY GLITHERO

DIRECTOR OF SURF SPORTS

HAYLEY OHL

DIRECTOR JUNIOR ACTIVITIES GRAHAM HEMSON

YOUTH OFFICER VACANT

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CRAFT CAPTAIN GARY WILKINS

GEAR & EQUIPMENT OFFICER

VACANT

IRB CAPTAIN

CARLA THOMPSON

MEDIA ADVISOR HAYLEY OHL

SURF BOAT CAPTAIN MAX BENNETT

SURF BOAT VICE CAPTAIN HAYLEY OHL

FIRST AID OFFICER EMILY GLITHERO

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY HANNAH THOMPSON

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4 MEMBERSHIP

New Members

We welcome new members at any time. The membership application process is completed online, and

our secretary or members of the committee can sit with you at the Club and work through the process if

required. This process is available on the SLSA Members’ Area (previously know as the Members’ Portal).

Payment of fees can also be made via the Members’ Area.

Payment of fees can also be made via direct debit, or by cash or EFTPOS at the Club Office (at the top of

the stairs on the beach side). The Club bank details are:

BSB: 034231 Account Number: 148 147

A Birth Certificate is required for any new member under the age of 18. For any members under the age

of 14 (in Nippers or Junior Lifesaving age groups) an adult must also join with the young member.

Any patrolling members or volunteer over the age of 18 must have a Blue Card, or an Exemption Card.

This must be produced when joining the first time. Blue Card forms are available from the Secretary for

those who need to apply. The application process is coordinated by the Club on behalf of SLSQ. Please

ensure you complete an SLSQ endorsed form (don’t source one off the internet).

Renewing Members

Renewing members can access the Members’ Area (aka Members’ Portal) and follow the links there to

renew. Fees can also be paid on the Members’ Area, and you will be prompted to do this.

Membership Fees

Fees for the 2018-2019 are:

Membership Type Definition Price

Junior A member in U14 or younger age group

$90.00

Award/Active Member

Any member aged 15 or older who is active and participates in training or courses to achieve Life Saving Awards (can include First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze etc – see the full list of Awards in subsequent sections). NB – these awards are generally free

$105.00

Associate Member Any member aged 15 or older who does not seek to complete Awards or Training

$125.00

Family Membership Any combination of the above (generally when it is more cost effective to do so – at the member’s discretion)

$270.00

Any member who rejoins or a new member who joins and pays membership fees by 3pm on the Open

Day is eligible to win their membership fees back. You must be on the deck to win!

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Queensland State Government Get Started Vouchers

The program provides eligible children and young people aged 5 up to 17 (inclusive) who can least afford to

join a sport or recreation club, with a voucher valued at up to $150 for membership and/or registration fees.

It should be noted that vouchers are issued on a first come, first served basis; therefore there is no guarantee

that a child or young/person will obtain a voucher.

Fact sheets for clubs, parents/guardians/carers and referral agents can be viewed at http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/. The factsheets provide an overview of the eligibility criteria and application process.

Insurance

Club membership includes insurance – this is approximately $25 per member and is included in your

membership fees. For this reason, use of club equipment is restricted to club members only.

How are your membership fees used?

Your annual membership fees are spent on:

• Operational patrol expenses – equipment, fuel, repairs and maintenance;

• Administration costs to produce and process membership forms, newsletters, paperwork;

• Nominations for some carnivals;

• Office supplies;

• Courses and awards;

• Electricity and rates;

• Purchase of boards and equipment;

• Board and equipment maintenance;

• Tents, tables, chairs;

• End of year break ups;

• Trophies;

• Cleaning;

• Phone and internet expenses;

• Website costs;

• Club advertising;

• Club maintenance and repairs.

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

for training or competition nor do we charge for any training.

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5 OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT

The Surf Life Saving movement offers a range of opportunities for involvement by members across a range

of areas. The best way to investigate how you could be involved is to access the SLSQ website and click on

the Pathways link:

SLSQ website http://lifesaving.com.au/

Pathways http://lifesavingpathways.com.au/

Once you have looked at these sites and you require more information please contact the Club President

(Sam Milfull), Director of Junior Activities (Graham Hemson), Director of Surf Sports (Hayley Ohl) or Club

Secretary (Emma Bygrave), and they can help establish your pathway. More information is included in

Section 29.

6 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION

Keeping members informed of all current matters is a challenging task. We are obliged to use Surfguard

as a means of communicating via email or group text. If you have multiple mobile numbers on

membership details for a single family, any group text will go to each mobile listed.

Note that if you do receive an email or text from the Surf Club, they are a NO REPLY service.

The club also has a website (under re-construction) and a Facebook page.

If you wish to get a message out via these forums, please send it to secretary@yeppoonslsc.com.au

Website address: 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 with

developments. This newsletter will be emailed to all members via Surfguard

Nippers Newsletter: If additional information needs to come out at any other time during the month

it will be issued separately as it will be a recap of what may have happened in the

previous week and includes information about upcoming events.

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7 SAFETY

Safety on the beach

Sunscreen must be applied prior to starting Junior Activities. All participants in water activities must wear

a pink vest (not faded). No jewellery can be worn during any events or activities. Sun smart practices are

encouraged when participants are not in the water or on the beach competing (ie Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap).

Personal Safety

All nippers are given a special presentation by one of our Senior Club members on Personal Safety. In

addition to this, everyone is reminded to take care and look out for each other.

Equipment use

Fibreglass boards can only be used in competitions by nippers from Under 11 age group up. Younger age

groups can use the foam boards, and the Green Caps can use the boogie boards or special Green Caps

Boards. The large Surf Rescue Boards (Mals) are used by aged U14 and up.

All boards must be washed down and put back into storage areas after use.

Skis & rescue boards

Only registered members with their Bronze Medallion are allowed to use the skis. All craft must be washed

after use. For more information on Ski use, members should approach one of our regular paddlers (eg

Gary Wilkins, Kevin Ohl, Max Bennett, Richard Newton, Geoff Cocker, Brian Barry).

IRB (Inshore Rescue Boat)

The IRB may only be driven and crewed by members with Driver and Crew accreditation, or when being

trained by an instructor. To be eligible for this training, members must have their Bronze. New IRB crew

are always welcome and enquiries should be made with the IRB Captain, Carla Thompson or Chief Training

Officer, Kirsty Glithero.

ATV (All Terrain Vehicle)

The ATV can only be driven by members who have received the appropriate training. Patrol Captains can

or the Chief Training Officer, Kirsty Glithero, can assist with more information regarding this.

8 CLUB CLOTHING

Club apparel is available from the Clothing Shop (on ground level facing the ocean), which is open Sunday mornings during the season. In the Clothing Store you can purchase the following (in addition to special shirts and apparel that may become available during the season):

• Stinger suits;

• Pink Vests;

• Club caps (blue and white);

• Club hats;

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• Some swimwear. The club has a supply arrangement with the clothing manufacturer, Engine. Members will be supplied with a catalogue and order form and will be required to lodge these forms by the end of September. A club order will then be placed, with delivery expected within 6-8 weeks. This process will be repeated during the season as required, and will be organised by our Clothing Coordinator, Sharon Spelling. We also have our commemorative JLT Club of the Year shirts available. These can be ordered by contacting Hayley Ohl at doss@yeppoonslsc.com.au

9 AWARDS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS

No matter what your motivation for becoming a lifesaver is, there will always be a personally satisfying challenge ahead. Apart from the benefits of health, fitness, friendship, competition, knowledge, leadership and being able to put something back into the community, there are always lifesaving awards to be gained, with the majority of these awards now nationally recognised.

Surf lifesavers start young with Active cadets (13 to 15 years), Active juniors (15 to 18) years and Active seniors (18 and over). Cadets receive on the job training while on patrol, while the Juniors are involved in all areas of lifesaving and are required to perform patrol duties. All lifesavers are encouraged to gain extra awards to improve their skills.

The Club’s Training Calendar is at the back of this document in Section 000

Some of the awards we offer and their minimum age requirements are:

• Perform CPR – Age 10 • Surf Rescue Certificate – 13 years • Radio Operators Certificate – 13 years • Apply First Aid – 14 years • Bronze Medallion / Cert. II in Water Safety (Aquatic division) – 15 years • Advanced Resuscitation Techniques – 15 years • IRB Crewperson’s Certificate – 15 years • Training Officer Certificate – Age 16 • Silver Medallion IRB Driver’s Award – 17 years • ATV Operator – 17 years • Silver Medallion Life Support – 17 years • Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management – 17 years • Gold Medallion Advanced Lifesaving – 18 years

Our Junior/Youth/Cadets should aspire to achieving these awards in this order as they progress in their development.

These are just a few of the awards that are on offer once you join the lifesaving movement.

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9.1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Yeppoon SLSC offers nationally accredited training to its members covering a range of awards and units of competency.

Whether you wish to patrol our beautiful but sometimes hazardous beaches wearing the “Red & Yellow” uniform of our iconic lifesaving movement, assist with the development of our future life savers with water safety duties, or simply gain an emergency care award that will be of great benefit in everyday life, Yeppoon SLSC can help achieve your goal.

The following is a guide to the Pre Requisites for the many courses available through Training & Education at Yeppoon SLSC.

Surf Rescue Certificate

• Must be 13 years of age at date of final assessment • Have completed a 200mtr swim in less than five minutes in a pool of not less than 25mtrs in length

(must be completed prior to training in surf or deep water).

This award is open to all members and will allow members to patrol and assist with water safety duties. The first SRC course dates will be advised ASAP. See Kirsty or Sam for more details on this course.

Bronze Medallion/ Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)

• Must be 15 years of age at date of final assessment • Have completed a 400m swim in less than nine minutes in a pool not less than 25mtrs in length (must

be completed prior to training in surf or deep water).

Training for this course will involve:

• Surf awareness and survival skills; • Rescue procedures; • Team work and patrol procedures; • Emergency care & Resuscitation; • Anatomy and Physiology.

A reasonable level of fitness is required to undertake this course as it involves run/swim/run components as well as rescue scenarios using various rescue equipment in the surf, all of which are assessed at the end of the training course. Course duration is usually each Sunday morning over an 6-8 week period.

Other courses available to Yeppoon SLSC members:

IRB Crew Award

• Must be 15 years of age at date of assessment • Current proficient holder of Bronze Medallion

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Silver Medallion IRB Driver

• Must be 17 years of age at date of assessment • Hold a proficient IRB Crew award • Hold a QLD Marine Licence

Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A)

• Must be 14 years of age at date of assessment

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC-HLTFA404C)

• Must be 15 years of age at date of Assessment

Candidates must also hold one of the following qualifications:

• HLTFA301C Apply First Aid • HLTFA201B Provide basic life support (found in Cert II) • HLTCPR201B Provide CPR.

Radio Officers Course

• Must be 13 years of age at date of assessment

Note this course is currently under review.

Junior Age Managers Course

• Must be 15 years of age at date of assessment • Must hold a current working with children’s blue card (if over 18 years) • Recommended to complete the Observers award as a minimum, otherwise SRC/Bronze Medallion.

NB Age Managers for Green Caps (U6-U7) must be a minimum 18 years old

9.2 PROFICIENCY

To become proficient for any award, the following must be completed:

• Any timed pool swim MUST be completed prior to the proficiency or else you will not be able to start; • Pool swim times can be taken by any level 1 swim coach (proof to be supplied). A copy of this form is

included on the following page. This form can be given to the Instructor/Coach to sign off on proficiencies for a Club swimmer;

• All members must complete the relevant Award theory component.

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

• You must be a minimum of 15 years; • Have the ability to swim 400 meters in the time of 9 minutes or less.

The course will be run over a period of approximately 8 weeks, generally on a Sunday. During this time, you will be taught the skills to become an active lifesaver and then assessed on what you have learnt.

9.3.1 Proficiencies for current award holders

If you hold an award (eg SRC, Bronze) you are required to complete annual proficiencies to maintain the

award. The theoretical component is done on line and we will provide you with a link. The physical

components (eg rescues) are completed under the supervision of Patrol Captains. The Run-Swim-Run will

be completed on Sunday mornings before nippers starts

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Pool Form for SRC or Bronze Candidates

Prior to starting the Bronze or SRC, candidates must complete the pool swim assessment. This form can be printed off and filled out by a Level 1 Swim Coach at a local pool

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10 ACTIVE CADETS AND JUNIORS

Cadets are a minimum age of 14 through to 17. Cadets complete their final year of Nippers (U14) doing

their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), which is the minimum requirement to be an Active Patrol member.

When a Cadet completes his/her Bronze Medallion, which is the next proficiency, they become an Active

Junior member until they turn 18.

11 ACTIVE SENIORS

Active Seniors are members aged 18+ who hold the minimum Bronze Medallion. Active Seniors are able

to complete patrols and compete in a range of carnivals, culminating in the annual National titles. For

those who are less competitive, being an active member is an opportunity to perform a community service

with like-minded people who become good friends, while also keeping fit.

12 PATROLS

Patrolling the beach is the most important role of the Club. Our first priority is to provide and maintain a safe beach environment for those members of the public who wish to swim or relax at the beach. Our Patrol season runs from September until April, with Patrol teams manning the beach on Saturday 1pm - 5pm and Sundays 9am – 5pm. We also patrol on Public Holidays, with hours of patrol extended on School Holidays. Members are involved in rolling rosters for Patrol in allocated Patrol Teams. There is also a Patrol Team that are dedicated to providing Water Safety for the Nippers Program on Sunday mornings from 9am – 11am.

13 ANNUAL AWARDS

At our Annual Presentation Night, the following Awards are presented. Some award winners are then nominated for the corresponding category at Branch Level, for potential recognition at that level.

U14 Resuscitation Kraatz Family Trophy

U15 Resuscitation J Thompson Family Trophy

U17 Resuscitation Olde Family Trophy

U19 Resuscitation Frank Bryson Trophy

Senior Resuscitation President’s Cup

U15 Board Matthew Cumming Trophy

U15 Female Cassandra Segdmann Trophy

Handicaps

Female Beach Events Beverly Harding Trophy

Club Champions

U15 Male Lennox Trophy

U15 Female Ray Young Trophy

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U17 Male Pedwell Trophy

U19 Female William Cumming Trophy

Veterans

Male 30-39 Ron Harding Trophy

Male 40-49 Ray Young Trophy

Female 40-49 Regals Dental Trophy

Male 50+ John Hamrey Trophy

Best Patrol Members Beak Trophy

Top Patrol Team

Long Service Patrol Awards (5, 10, 15, 20 years)

Patrol Captain Service Awards (5, 10, 15, 20 years)

Long Service Award (25 years)

Over 100 hours patrolling in a season

Gold Medallion

Club Assessor of the Year

Club Trainer of the Year Aggregate Consulting Trophy

Best Cadet Member Club Trophy

Best Junior Member John Banks Trophy

Best New Member Mark Brown Trophy

Best Member

Male Fiesta Cruises Trophy

Female Ernie Bryson Trophy

Best Club Member Rothery Trophy

Most Consistent and Cooperative Wooler Family Trophy

Best Club Supporter Peg and Harold Hansen Trophy

Sporting Excellence Awards

Overall Club Champion Peter Gould Trophy

Of great significance is the Beverly Harding Memorial Trophy, which was run by Ron “Speed” Harding

OAM. Ron was a member of our Club for 67 years and trained thousands of members. Speed passed away

in December 2017, but we will continue to run the Beverly Harding. All female members are encouraged

to participate to honour the memory of Beverly and Speed.

In 2018-2019 the Club will donate a Memorial Trophy for Trainer of the Year to Wide Bay Capricorn Branch

for the winner of the Trainer of the Year Award, which is awarded each year at the Branch Annual Awards

Night.

Ron “Speed” Harding

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14 AGE GROUPS FOR SENIOR COMPETITION

Competitors are organised into the following Age Groups at and SLSA Competition:

• Under 15;

• Under 17;

• Under 19;

• Under 21;

• Open;

• Masters (30+).

15 CARNIVALS FOR SENIORS

The following carnivals for our senior members include, but are not limited to:

• Coolangatta Gold

• Club Championships

• North Australian Championship Mackay Harbour Beach 26-28 October 2018

• Fastest Man on Sand (three dates on calendar)

• WBCB Premiership Series (dates on calendar)

• Beverly Harding Beach Sprint and Flags Trophy for Female members (multiple dates on calendar)

• WBCB Surf Rescue Championships

• U11-U17 Agnes Water carnival

• State Surf Rescue Championships

• Senior Branch Championships Bundaberg February 2019

• State Masters Championships

• Australian Championships Scarborough Broadbeach April, 2019

16 SUMMARY OF SURF SPORTS EVENTS FOR JUNIOR AND SENIOR ATHLETES

For a full list and explanation of events that Juniors can compete in, click on the following link to the SLSQ

desktop version of the app:

https://slsqcm.entegyapp.com.au/Page/61/2494

For Seniors, it is largely the same events, plus a few more. See this link for the Seniors additional events”

https://slsqcm.entegyapp.com.au/Page/61/2555

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17 SLSQ CODE OF CONDUCT

The SLSQ Code of Conduct is as follows:

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MEMBERS Members and all people involved in any way with SLS will: a) Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others—treat others as you would like to be treated yourself

b) Be ethical, considerate, fair, courteous and honest in all dealings with other people and organisations

c) Be professional in, and accept responsibility for your actions

d) Be aware of and follow—at all times—SLS’ standards, rules, policies and procedures and promote those standards, rules, policies and procedures to others

e) Operate within the rules and spirit of the sport, including the national and international guidelines that govern SLS

f) Understand the possible consequences of breaching the codes and/or this policy

g) Report any breaches of the codes or this policy to the appropriate PPA

h) Refrain from any form of abuse, harassment, discrimination and victimisation towards others

i) Raise concerns regarding decisions of PPA through the appropriate channels and in a timely manner

j) Provide a safe environment for the conduct of activities in accordance with any relevant SLSA policy

k) Show concern, empathy and caution towards others that may be sick or injured

l) Be a positive role model to all

m) Respect and protect confidential information obtained through SLS activities or services; whether individuals and/or organisational information

n) Maintain the required standard of accreditation and/or licensing of professional competencies, as applicable to the role(s)

o) Ensure that any physical contact with others is appropriate to the situation and necessary for the person’s skill development

p) Refrain from intimate relations with persons over whom you have a position of authority

q) Agree to abide by the codes

r) Maintain a duty of care towards others

s) Be impartial and accept the responsibility for all actions taken Person in Position of Authority (PPA): PPA include everyone who holds a position of authority in SLS, whether paid or unpaid, and includes, but is not limited to, all SLS

Entity Individual Members. For the avoidance of doubt, PPA also includes Child or Young Person (CYP) who may hold a position of

authority in SLS over other CYP.

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In addition to the Code of Conduct, all volunteers complete an Induction into the Child and Youth Risk

Management Strategy, which underscores SLSA’s commitment to Child Safety.

More information on the CYRMS is available at:

https://slsqcm.entegyapp.com.au/Page/61/2520

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NIPPERS HANDBOOK

18 WHAT IS NIPPERS?

If you’re thinking of introducing your child to lifesaving, then Junior Activities is for you. Junior Activities is open to children from the age five up to 13 years (age for a season is calculated as of midnight September 30). Children must be at least 5 years of age on or before midnight 30th September 2017 to be old enough to participate in the 2018-2019 Nipper season. The table below shows age groups based on the month/year of the child’s birth:

Surf lifesaving is an amazing activity for growing a child’s confidence, knowledge and skills in the beach environment. Not only will your child have fun and meet new friends, they will become part of an iconic organisation that has served the Australian community for over 100 years. The program is focused on play, participation and fun. It offers an educational pathway through the delivery of the Junior Development Resource Kit which is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while participating in lessons that will develop them to become a knowledgeable participant in both lifesaving and sport.

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Before the start of the Junior Activities season each child is required to complete a Preliminary Skills Assessment designed to ensure that each child demonstrates a standard of competence in an aquatic environment. These are coordinated by our Junior Activates team, however an accredited swim coach can sign off on the proficiency using the form included in Section 23. During the season, all nippers compete an Age Specific National Award (which are outlined later in this document in Section 22).

Lifesaving is something for the whole family to get involved in, and there are many supporting roles that you can play as a parent of a child involved in Junior Activities (see Sections 20 and 29).

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19 ROLES IN JUNIOR ACTIVITIES

Overview of Junior Activities Personnel

The following links outline the roles in the Junior Committee.

If you are interested in a vacant role, please talk to Graham Hemson jac@yeppoonslsc.com.au

Position (click on each link) Season 2018-2019 Volunteer

Junior Activities Chairperson Junior Activities Programs Coordinator

Graham Hemson

Junior Activities Deputy Chairperson

Vacant

Junior Activities Training & Education Officer Kellie Glenwright

Junior Activities Secretary

Vacant

Junior Activities Team Manager Aaron Hovey

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Junior Activities Registrar

Leiza Blamires Susan Sheppard

Junior Activities Chief Water Safety Officer - Supervisor

Nicole & Steve Farrington

Junior Activities Canteen Coordinator

Vacant

Junior Activities Uniform & Clothing Officer

Sharon Spelling

Junior Activities Gear Steward

David Scott

BBQ Coordinators Nicole Farrington

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Junior Activities Age Manager

Green Caps (Under 6-7)

Lisa Scott

Under 8 Isobel Farrington

Under 9 Chester Macdonald

Under 10 Todd Lynch

Kylie Jones

Under 11 Scott Ellis Emily Glithero

Under 12 John Lynch

Vanessa Hemson

Under 13 Vacant

Under 14 Matt Tamassy

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20 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES

There are many ways parents can become involved in Surf Lifesaving. These are outlined in the SLSQ

Pathway link http://lifesavingpathways.com.au/ however some of the ways you could help out with

nippers include:

• As an Age Manager or assistant;

• Water Safety;

• As an IRB driver or crew member (Bronze Medallion is the prerequisite);

• As a First Aid officer;

• As an Official for the Carnivals held 3-4 times a season;

• Helping in the canteen on a Sunday;

• Helping with administration, registrations, or carnival nominations;

• Acting a gear steward – helping look after equipment;

• Helping with beach set up on Sundays;

• Helping in the clothing store on Sunday mornings;

• Acting as a meet and greet person for new members;

• As a Publicity Officer;

• Promotions or media liaison;

• Club Photographer – photographing the action during the year and on Sundays generally;

• Or one of the vacant roles in Section 19.

21 CURRENT AREAS WHERE WE NEED ASSISTANCE

Participating in carnivals involves each club providing a certain number of Officials, Water Safety

Personnel and IRB Drivers and Crew. Some of our longer term Nipper parents are moving on, so these

roles are very desperately needed to be filled. A quick description of each role, the training and the likely

level of commitment required by these volunteers is below.

The Club Training Calendar is included at the back of this document, with details on how to enrol in courses.

Role Prerequisites / Training Time Commitments Benefits

Official Complete on line training and then work with our Club based Officials mentors. When we go to a Carnival you will then be signed off.

After the sign off at a carnival, Officials can then officiate at any carnival YSLSC is involved in

Free lunch and drinks at all events ☺ Best seat in the house as some carnivals, parents are not allowed on the beach You’ll also get a Shirt!

IRB Drivers and Crew

Age 17+ Need to have Bronze Medallion and have served time as an IRB crew member (getting more IRB drivers may be a longer term goal, but one we

Bronze training can be done at YSLSC asap IRB Training is done at YSLSC Need minimum 20 hours as IRB crew

The very best seats in the house for any water events!

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can get started by getting more IRB crew) IRB Driver – need Marine Licence

before you can move to IRB Driver (Driver’s Training also) NB IRB Crew can quickly accrue hours on Sundays at Nippers. IRB drivers and crew are needed for each carnival we go to.

Water Safety

Surf Rescue Certificate as a minimum (physical requirement is a 200m swim) + other theoretical training See this link for more information about what is involved in the SRC: https://sls.com.au/role/surf-rescue-certificate/

We have to supply water safety personnel for any carnival we go to.

You can help out on the beach supervising under the Water Safety Coordinator or in the water with a rescue tube or on a board. We really need 1-2 parents minimum per Age Group to work as water safety This role gets you close to the action!

Age Managers 2018 – beyond

Age Managers Course (on-line) Observers Course (or SRC/Bronze) If we could get a few people to act as Assistant Age Managers in the next couple of seasons, we will be able to transition them to Age Managers when some of our current group move on (when their children move on from nippers).

All resources are provided for the delivery of the Junior Program

At this stage we would just be looking for Assistant Age Managers – it would really be a matter of helping out the Age Manager, and developing an understanding of the role

There are many other opportunities to be involved – if you would like to help out, please talk to Graham

Hemson or Sam Milfull!

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22 AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS

The Nippers program, which is nationally co-ordinated, is one of the country’s most successful junior

programs. The program is based on participation and having fun, with all participants able to complete

their Age Specific Award.

Achieving this Award is a prerequisite to competing in the Branch Level Carnival (the major Carnival before

State Level).

The Age Specific Awards can be accessed via the following links or on the SLSQ App.

All members are welcome to access this information:

Green Caps - Under 6 Activity Workbook Surf Play One (U6) Age Managers Guide Surfplay1_U6-LR OPT Green Caps - Under 7 Activity Workbook Surf Play Two (U7) Age Managers Guide Surfplay2_U7-LR OPT Under 8 Activity Workbook Surf Aware One (U8) Age Managers Guide Surfaware1_U8-LR OPT Under 9 Activity Workbook Surf Aware Two (U9) Age Managers Guide Surfaware2_U9-LR OPT Under 10 Activity Workbook Surf Safe One (U10) Age Managers Guide Surfsafe1_U10-LR OPT Under 11 Activity Workbook Surf Safe Two (U11) Age Managers Guide Surfsafe2_U11-LR OPT Under 12 Activity Workbook Surf Smart One (U12) Age Managers Guide Surfsmart1_U12-LR OPT Under 13s Activity Workbook Surf Smart Two (U13) Age Managers Guide Surfsmart2_U13-LR OPT Under 14 Complete the Surf Rescue Certificate – see the link below for more information https://sls.com.au/role/surf-rescue-certificate/

There are common topics across all the Age Awards. Each week at nippers we will advice members of

the focus for the week so you are aware what we are trying to achieve as a Club!

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23 PROFICIENCIES REQUIRED FOR EACH AGE GROUP

Prior to participating in the water based aspects of the Sunday Nippers Program, every participant must

complete preliminary evaluations in the pool and on the beach.

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

At the start of each season (on the weekend of Sign on) we run the Preliminary Evaluations at the pool.

Once the Nippers Program starts on the beach, we then conduct the Beach Proficiencies and Competition

Evaluations for those who are ready for the assessment. During these assessments in the water, we work

with strict Water Safety ratios between Water Safety personnel and the nippers. If there are any nippers

who have concerns about the evaluations, we are able to provide 1:1 water safety.

THESE ASSESSMENTS CAN ALSO BE COMPLETED BY AN AUSTSWIM ACCREDITED POOL COACH. IF A

NIPPER CURRENTLY DOES SWIMMING LESSONS OR SQUAD, THE COACH MAY BE ABLE TO DO THIS.

It is a requirement of the SLSA that prior to participation in any junior activity each season ALL Junior Activities members complete a Skill Preliminary Evaluation. This Skill evaluation will be on the following times:

• Saturday 15th September 2018 at Cooee Bay Pool from 10.00am – 1.00pm

• Sunday 16th September 2017 at Cooee Bay Pool from 10.00am – 1.00pm

• Saturday 7th October 2017 at Cooee Bay Pool from 10am – 1.00pm These sessions are then followed up with a Beach Swim / Competition Proficiency. These will be held at the following times:

• Sunday 16th September from 9.00am-10.00am (best date for those wishing to compete at Nth Aussie Titles in October 2017)

• Sunday 8th October 2017 from 9.00 am – 11am as part of the Nippers’ Program IMPORANT NOTES

1. You only need to attend one pool session and one ocean/beach proficiency session, and it will not take the full two hours (can be as quick as 10-15 minutes).

2. The evaluation requirements for each age group are outlined on the next page.

3. The pool assessment can be done by a Swim Coach (see the notes on the form on p32 regarding

Assessor requirements). If you elect to do this, the form on page 31 must be completed and signed by the Swim Coach. This form is the given to Graham Hemson for processing.

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OVERVIEW OF EVALUATIONS BY AGE GROUP

Preliminary Evaluations Competition Evaluation FOR THOSE NIPPERS WHO WISH TO COMPETE AT ANY CARNIVAL

Age Specific Award NIPPERS ARE REQURIED TO HAVE COMPLETED THIS PRIOR TO COMPETING AT BRANCH CARNIVAL (NOT NORMALLY A PROBLEM WITH REGULAR ATTENDANCE)

Pool Evaluation MUST BE DONE BY ALL

Competency Beach Evaluation TO BE DONE ONCE POOL EVALUTION IS DONE

Water Safety

1:5 1:5 1:5 1:5

Under 6 Kick on wall with face in water 30 second float

Nil (shallow water activities only)

NA (No Competition)

Surf Play 1

Under 7 Torpedo (push off wall) with face in the water 30 second float

Nil (shallow water activities only)

NA (No Competition)

Surf Play 2

Under 8 25 metre swim (freestyle) 1 minute survival float

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

Run - Wade - Run (25m x 25m x 25m)

Surf Aware 1

Under 9 50 metre swim (freestyle) 1 minute survival float

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

Minimum 150m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual)

Surf Aware 2

Under 10

50 metre swim (freestyle) 1.5 minute survival float

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

Minimum 150m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual)

Surf Safe 1

Under 11

100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 minute survival float

50m-100m-50m Run-Swim-Run

Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual)

Surf Safe 2

Under 12

100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 minute survival float

50m-100m-50m Run-Swim-Run

Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual)

Surf Smart 1

Under 13

150 metre swim (freestyle) 3 minute survival float

100m-100m-100m Run-Swim-Run

Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual)

Surf Smart 2

Under 14

200m swim (freestyle, in less than 5 mins) 3 minute survival float

100m-100m-100m Run-Swim-Run

Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual)

Surf Rescue Certificate

Assessor

Bronze Accred Swim Coach; OR SLSA Level 1 Surf Coach; OR AUSTSWIM Instructor; OR Assessor (SRC/Bronze).

Assessor (SRC/Bronze)

Notes

Every junior member must successfully complete the Pool Evaluation, prior to undertaking competency beach evaluation. This is a standard water proficiency requirement.

Every junior member must successfully complete the Beach Evaluation prior to undertaking the competition evaluation. Any child that does not meet the required evaluation level will require a higher level of supervision when involved in water based activities.

The competition evaluation must be achieved before being eligible to compete in inter-club competition. This is a standard open water proficiency requirement. Distances may be adjusted by the Chief Assessor dependent on risk assessment.

If a child wishes to compete in a Branch and/ or State Championship event, their respective age award must be completed prior to close of nominations.

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POOL EVALUATION FORM THAT CAN BE COMPLETED BY AN ACCREDITED COACH (see the notes on the

bottom of the form for more information)

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Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation Flowchart

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JUNIOR COMPETITION SKILL EVALUATION - Open Water Swim To be eligible for competition, junior members must complete an open water swim which replicates the junior swim distances they would compete in at a Carnival. The competition evaluation (open water swim) must be achieved before members are eligible to compete in inter-club competition. This is a minimum standard water proficiency requirement. As per the table on page 28, these are summarised as: Under 8 25m run – 25m Wade – 25m Run Under 9 150m open water swim Under 10 150m open water swim Under 11-14 288m open water swim The 288m open water swim is 100m from the beach out to the “string of nine” coloured buoys/cans that are anchored parallel to the beach. This string of cans is 88m long. When the swimmer swims back to the beach (100m) the 288m swim is completed.

24 EVENT DESCRIPTIONS

“Surf Sports” Events are as follows:

Wade Race: The wade race is held in the younger age groups. It involves competitors starting on the beach

and running out to a Water Safety Officer in knee deep water. The competitors then wade/duck dive/swim

parallel to the beach up to another Water Safety Officer, where they turn and run into the beach and

across the finish line.

Wade Relay: Teams of four race one at a time through the same Wade Race Course. Runners return to

the start and tag the next person in their team who then does the same until all four have competed the

wade course.

Cameron Relay: This is a team event involving one swimmer, a runner, one board paddler and another

runner. They compete over an Ironman course. The order of the legs (ie swim or board first) may change

and is decided by a draw prior to the event.

Beach Sprint: Competitors sprint race over a straight beach track approximately 70 metres long.

Beach Relay: Teams of four race on the same beach sprint track (sometimes extended to 90m long), with

a baton handed from runner to runner. The first runner over the line with the baton wins.

1km Beach Run: Held for U11 – U13 (held at Branch up ie not at 3 point carnivals)

2km Beach Run: U14 only (held at Branch up ie not at 3 point carnivals)

Beach Flags: Competitors start lying on their stomach facing away from the batons/flags which are set on

a line approximately 15-20 metres away. There are always fewer flags than competitors set. The starter

calls “Competitors Ready”, “Heads Down”, and blows the whistle. The competitors turn and race for the

flags, and the process is repeated until there is only one competitor left.

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Surf Board Race: This is for U9 and above. Competitors start on the beach on the starting line and run to

the water with their board when the whistle sounds. They paddle out and around the buoys and return

to the beach. They do not have to carry their board over the finish line.

Board Relay: Teams of three complete the same Board Race course relay style. Each board paddler must

finish the course and tag the next paddler before they can start racing. The last paddler must race in and

cross the line, but does not need to carry their board across the line.

Board Rescue: Teams of two compete, and there are nine teams (maximum) in a race. One person from

each team swims to a predetermined coloured buoy (can) and when they arrive they put one arm over

the can and one vertical in the air. The second person paddles on their board out to rescue them. The

board must travel around the allocated can and the rescued swimmer gets on the board behind the can.

The two competitors then paddle back to shore. Both competitor must be holding the board when they

cross the finish line.

Surf Race: Swimmers start on the beach and swim out to the “string of nine” coloured cans that are set

parallel to the beach. The cans are generally set 100m from the beach. The string of nine cans is 88m long

and the return swim is 100mm. Total length of the swim is 288m (hence the 288m proficiency swim that

is a prerequisite prior to competition involvement).

Iron: Individual competitors complete a swim leg, a transition run, a board leg and a run to the finish line.

The order of the swim/board can change and is determined at a draw prior to the carnival.

Water Safety Requirements

In board race events, the maximum number of competitors is 16.

In swim events, the maximum number of competitors is 32.

Water safety ratios are set at one (1) water safety officer for every five (5) competitors as a minimum.

This is in addition to the Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) that patrols the water arenas during competition.

Conditions may dictate than more than the minimum ratio is needed ie in conditions where waves are

bigger or there is a sweep, more water safety personnel will be in the water monitoring competitors.

Pool Rescue Events are as follows:

Line Throw: This is a timed event where each competitor throws an unweighted line to a team member

in the pool and then pulls them back to the 12m to the poolside

The Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC): This involves teams of four reacting to a given

rescue scenario within a two-minute time limit. Teams receive points from the judges based on their

performance.

50 metre manikin carry: Competitors swim 50 metres wearing swim fins, dive to recover a submerged

manikin and then carry it back to the finish edge of the pool.

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100 metre Rescue Medley: Involves swimming 50 metres freestyle, turning and swimming underwater

(20 metres for men and 15 metres for women) to a submerged manikin. After it recovered, the swimmer

returns the manikin to the finish edge of the pool.

200 metre Obstacle Swim: This event involves swimming freestyle a total of 200 metres passing under

eight immersed obstacles.

100 metre Manikin Tow: Competitors swim 50 metres freestyle with fins towing a rescue tube. At the

turn point, the rescue tube is placed on a floating manikin and towed the 50 metres back to the finish line.

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

submerged manikin and it is towed 50 metres back to the finish line.

200 metre Super Lifesaver: Competitors swim 75 metres to recover a submerged manikin, and continue

to the turning edge of the pool. The manikin is released, fins are put on and the competitor tows a rescue

tube 50 metres. At the turning edge the rescue tube is placed around the floating manikin which is towed

to the finish line.

25 CARNIVALS

Yeppoon Surf Club is part of “Wide Bay Branch” which has eight clubs, which are: “North” Clubs – Yeppoon, Emu Park, Tannum Sands, Agnes Water “South” Clubs – Bundaberg, Moore Park, Elliott Heads, Hervey Bay There are a few different carnivals that Nippers can compete, they are as follows: Yeppoon SLSC “Club Championships” The first level of competition is our Club Championships. These are held over two different Nippers Days during the season. This season they are:

• Sunday 11 November 2018

• Sunday 27January 2018 Points are accrued over both rounds and male and female Age Champions for each Age Group are awarded at the end of the season. Nippers are encouraged to compete in all events on the day – sometime one event can make all the difference when points are accumulated! Three Point Carnivals Three point carnivals are held each year between three clubs in the “North” of Branch - Yeppoon, Emu Park and Tannum Sands. (Note: They could actually be called Four Point Carnivals and Agnes Water could be involved, but this is not the case due to the small size of the Agnes Club and challenges around the distances required for travel.) Each club hosts one carnival every season. The dates for 2018-2019are: Sunday 18th November Yeppoon Carnival Sunday 2nd December Tannum Sands Carnival Sunday 20th January Emu Park Carnival

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As mentioned previously, before being able to compete at carnivals, all nippers need to have been signed off for their pool swim and beach evaluation, and their competition evaluation (U8 run-wade-run, U9-U14 competition swim). The nomination process for 3 point carnivals may vary from Club to Club, but we will keep you informed during the season. Some key things you need to know regarding 3 pointers: Time to get there: The actual event starts at 8.30, so nippers need to be at the host club by 8am, in stinger suits, with caps on and with the pink safety vest on. Nippers must have all this gear on to compete. The day normally goes until 1.30 or so. Tannum Sands SLSC is approximately two hours from Yeppoon, so you can do that carnival in one day if you don’t want to stay there the night before. Please note that Green Caps do not compete at these Carnivals, but we will endeavor to organise activities for the Green Caps on these days to run as normal at Yeppoon. North Australian Championships – Mackay Harbour Beach Friday 26 – Sunday 28th October Held annually in October, this is the end of season Championships for northern clubs (Mackay through to Darwin). It is held at Mackay Harbour Beach and is a great competition, but one that occurs very early in our season. It starts with Pool Rescue for U11-U17 age groups on the Friday afternoon and then the beach based carnival runs over the weekend. Yeppoon typically send a team of Juniors (U11 up) and Seniors. For those wishing to participate, it is imperative you get proficiency swims done by early October. We normally stay at the Mackay Marina Big 4 where there are cabins, van sites and camping sites, and plenty of room for the kids to run around. You should book your accommodation quickly if you are considering going. Branch Championships – Tannum Sands– 1-3 February 2019 Branch Championships are held annually and hosted by a different club each year. It starts with Pool Rescue events held on Friday 1 February, which will be held at Gladstone Aquatic Centre (a description of the Pool Rescue Events can be found in Section 24). Any nipper can nominate for Pool Rescue, and we will do some coaching and training on these events leading up to Branch. Saturday 2 February – Sunday 3rd February the Branch Carnival will be held at Tannum Sands SLSC. Again, any nipper in Under 8 and above can nominate for Branch. Branch is a great carnival and one where nippers can mix it with other competitors from the Southern clubs (who they do not compete with at all until this point). Note that those U14 Nippers who wish to get another hit out at Branch level prior to States can compete at Senior Branch, which will be help at Bundaberg on 22-24th February 2019.

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North v South Carnival 9th February 2019 Following participation in the first two 3-point carnivals, a team is selected to represent the North clubs in the annual North v South Carnival held at Agnes Water one Saturday in February each year. Again this is a great carnival and one that nippers really enjoy as it is Teams Event (Surf Swim teams, Board Race Team, Flags Teams). In teams’ events, points are accumulated in each event as each competitor finishes the race or is eliminated from flags. It is a very keenly competed day! U11-U17 Carnival at Agnes Waters 10th February 2019 This Carnival is held on the Sunday after the North South Carnival, and is open to any nipper, even if they are not part of the North South Carnival. Agnes Water gets great surf so it is a really enjoyable carnival! State Youth Championships – Friday 8th – Sunday 10th March, 2019 held at Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park SLSC The “States” is held annually towards the end of the season, and moves around the State each year. Nippers in U11 need to qualify through competing at Branch (finishing within certain placings to gain entry). Nippers U12-U14 can nominate for as many events (individual and team) as they desire, but they need to compete in these events at Branch level. We will work out where we are going to stay asap and advise anyone who thinks they may go so we can all book together. Australian Youth Championships – Broadbeach 1-7 April 2019 U14 nippers are eligible to enter the Aussies. It is a great carnival, and you see the best clubs and athletes in action!

Carnival Type (Summary) Ages Events

Club Championships

All ages Wade, Swim, Board Race, Iron, Beach flags, sprints

3 point Carnival

U8-U14 Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events (beach and cameron relays, board rescue dependent on time)

Nth v Sth

U11-U17 Team events (flags, swim, board, sprint, relay)

Junior Branch

U8-U14 Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events (beach and cameron relays, board rescue dependent on time) 1km run and 2km run depending on age

Junior States

U11-U14 Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events 1km run and 2km run depending on age

North Australian Championships

U11 - Masters

Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events 1km run and 2km run depending on age

Senior Branch

U14 U14 can also compete at Senior Branch in addition to Junior Branch

Fastest Man on Sand

U11 - Open

Sprints, Flags, Relay Held at Mooloolaba, Kurrawa and Coolangatta in 2017-18 as noted on the Club Calendar

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26 ANNUAL JUNIOR TROPHIES AND AWARDS

Grand Champion Male (Beach and Water)

Grand Champion Female (Beach and Water)

Best Water Competitor U8-U10 Male Whitfield Family Trophy

Best Water Competitor U8-10 Female Everett Perpetual Trophy

Best Water Competitor U11-U14 Male Bill Backhouse Memorial Trophy

Best Water Competitor U11-14 Female Watts Family Trophy

Best Beach Competitor U8-U10 Male Rothery Trophy

Best Beach Competitor U8-10 Female

Best Beach Competitor U11-U14 Male

Best Beach Competitor U11-14 Female Bill Backhouse Memorial Trophy

Open Flags Male John Banks Trophy

Open Flags Female C & M Williams Trophy

Flags U8-U10 Male

Flags U8-U10 Female

Open Ironman

Open Ironwoman

Most Consistent and Co-operative (U14) Wooler Family Trophy

Age Champion U8-U14 for each (Male)

Age Champion U8-U14 for each (Female)

Leadership Awards

27 MEMBER RECOGNITION

SLSQ recognises the achievements of Junior members annually.

Of principle interest is the Breaka U14 Junior Surf LifeSaver of the Year, which is conducted annually.

This award is designed to recognise our U14 members who have provided outstanding contributions to

Junior Activities throughout the season. The nominees should be able to demonstrate their involvement

and achievements in a number of areas including lifesaving activities, surf sports, attendance and

participation in training, extracurricular activities and leadership roles. The nominee would clearly

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demonstrate they have strong leadership qualities, an overall positive attitude and that they are capable

of being a role model for the state’s junior activity members and an ambassador for SLSQ.

If clubs have more than one worthy candidate, a selection process is conducted by Clubs internally to

determine that Club’s nominee.

Each club nominates one entry to be judged by a panel at Branch level following an interview process.

Winners are announced for each Branch, with Jack Newton representing Yeppoon SLSC at the Wide Bay

Capricorn Branch Award in 2016-2017.

While Jack is a very keen competitor, it is not always the most active competitor that wins the State Award

– and this is evident when you read the outline about the award and what the judges are looking for. All

U14s are encouraged to consider this prestigious Award.

During the year, we will talk more to the U14 group regarding the criteria for consideration.

28 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

During the season, there are a few Sundays where the tide is too high for us to access the beach. Why don’t we Just move it to Saturday afternoon? If the tide is high on a Sunday afternoon, it will be equally low on a Saturday afternoon. If on a Saturday the tide is less than 0.8m, you need a packed lunch to get to the water’s edge, and once you are there it is muddy, shallow, and the shark cans are super close. Sure you can still do some beach events, but water activities are very restricted. Our calendar for the 2018-2018 season has three dates where we will have to change nippers to the Saturday afternoon before due to high tides. These Saturdays are: 24 November – nippers will be 2pm -4pm followed by a BBQ and social get together 8 December – nippers will be 2pm -4pm followed by a BBQ and social get together Why not move Nippers up infront of the Caravan Park? This has been investigated, and is possible, but the logistical issues of relocating all nippers to the northern beach (along with water safety, parents, resources, boards etc) means it is not a realistic option. While this seems like a potential solution, it is very logistically challenging. The other thing to consider is that every Nipper is completing an SLS award as part of the Nipper Program. In each award there is an education component, which involves discussion and work off the beach (eg CPR sessions). The high tide days provide the opportunity to complete the education component – it must be completed by 31 December, so these days are very handy for providing that time. Does it cost to go to Carnivals? There is a cost associated with nominations (normally per event) and these will be advised in advance of each carnival as well as the nomination process.

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How do nominations work? Nippers nominate for their individual events and if we have sufficient numbers in age groups, we enter

teams in the team events. Any nipper can nominate for as many or as few events as he/she chooses. This

is the case at any Carnival.

What do I do about a board for the carnivals? The Club does have a board trailer that we can take to Carnivals. In the week leading up to the Carnival, if you let Sam know, we can get the board your child prefers onto the trailer.

At a carnival how do I know what is happening and when?

Your child’s Age Manager will be aware of when events are on – make sure you know what events your child wants to compete in and that the Age Manager is aware of this. During the course of the day, the Age Managers will marshal the nippers to events. It helps if you keep an ear out for marshalling calls and you know where your nipper is!

Do parents need to do anything at Carnivals?

As a Club we are obligated to provide a certain number of Officials, Water Safety helpers, IRB drivers and

Crew based on the number of competitors we have. Parents need to listen for marshalling calls during the

carnivals and keep track of the program to ensure they hear their child’s events when called.

29 THE MANY WAYS YOU CAN BECOME INVOLVED

There are many ways you can become involved in the Club. You do not need to be an Active Awards

Member who does patrols – there are many other things you can do, including:

• Cooking a BBQ periodically

• Helping out in the canteen

• Volunteer in the bar Friday nights or Sunday afternoons (on a roster – maybe once every six weeks)

• Assisting with Club Fundraising or raffles

• Assisting with Nipper activities beach set up/pack up on Sundays

• Washing down boards at the end of Sunday sessions

• Washing out dressing rooms with the hose

• Repairing “dings” on boards

• General gear and equipment maintenance

• Parent Liaison – helping keep people informed

• Membership helper – helping with new members (registration, procedures etc)

• Education or Training of Members

• Being an official at carnivals

• Being a coach assisting with training

• Assisting with Water Safety at the club

• Being an Age Manager

• Being an Assistant or Trainee Age Manager (help out an existing Age Manager this season)

• Completing your Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate (become a patrol member)

• Completing Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate and assist with Water Safety at the club

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• Completing other Awards and Patrol (First Aid, Radio, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques / CPR)

• Youth Activities or Development

• Being a member of the Junior Activities Committee

• Becoming a member of the Club Management Committee

• Club Photographer

Or anything else you can think of!

If you have a strength or talent outside the Club that you think could be useful, let us know please!

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30 CLUB WIDE DOCUMENTS AND CALENDAR

CRAFT AND EQUIPMENT INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2018-2019 One of the big challenges for the Club is the provision of all craft for use by members. While everyone pays membership, the reality is that much of this Club income goes towards insurances and other costs. While the Club also generates income through the operation of the Bar and Function area, running a Surf Lifesaving Club is an expensive business. The Club is committed to renewal of Club resources and the Management Committee would be supportive of any additional fundraising ventures members wanted to propose. As a commitment to the members, the Club will continue to purchase new boards (mals and junior boards) annually. In 2016-17 the Club purchased five JM smaller boards (two board rescue new boards, three normal boards) and one Board Rescue mal, with the total value of this investment in the order of $7000. To further demonstrate support for all membership, the Club has been developing new strategies to enable the acquisition of more new equipment for use at the Club. We are excited to introduce a new Partnered Investment Program (PIP) to support our membership with the support of major club sponsors, that would see direct links between their investment and our membership. The Program would involve:

a. The Club will form a supply alliance with selected craft manufacturers of key equipment (e.g Nippers fibreglass board – approx $980, U14 – senior mals – approx $2000);

b. Club members are then able to nominate to be a part of the PIP, where they commit to a 33% investment in the value of the equipment. The Club would commit to 33% and funds from the sponsor would constitute the balance of the investment;

c. The equipment is then purchased new and the sponsor’s logo and the Club’s acknowledgement of the sponsor’s generous support would be emblazoned on the craft;

d. The craft, for sole use by the member, is also identified with the Club member’s name and acknowledges their partnership with the sponsor over a three-year period;

e. The craft remains at the Club as part of the Club’ asset register and at the end of the three-year period, the member is able to elect to purchase the board for a nominal price, or reinvest in another new piece of equipment. If the club member elects to reinvest again with new craft, the “old” craft becomes part of our Club stock for those members who are not able to be involved in the program.

The benefits of the Partnered Investment Program include: 1. The Program enables the Club to formalise a greater system of asset renewal and encourages a sense

of responsibility from the membership with regard to Club equipment; 2. Current members who aspire to use new equipment, but are restricted financially, are provided with

an opportunity to do so, with the support of the Club and our major sponsors; 3. The program will overtime see renewal in our stock of general craft for use by the membership; 4. Depending on the level of investment from sponsors, there is the potential is huge for investment in

new craft. In terms of exposure, when the craft were regularly photographed on weekends used by

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members, it would be wonderful recognition for the sponsor’s support for the organisation, the membership (especially those families being directly supported) and the local community;

5. Over the course of a three year partnership (and beyond) the potential for the development of sponsorship relationships within the local community through the partnership with Yeppoon Surf Lifesaving Club is very significant.

In addition to the two investment strategies outlined above, the Club is also keen to support any members who wish to identify craft and equipment that you believe should be acquired through grant application. There is scope for grant applications to be lodged for equipment investment. Members are invited to provide a brief summary to the Management Committee outlining the following:

(a) Description of craft (b) Benefit for the membership if it were purchased (c) Quote from preferred supplier

Where to from here:

If you are interested in being a part of the PIP*

Email president@yeppoonslsc.com.au, outlining what craft you would be interested in

If you want to nominate craft for a grant application

Email president@yeppoonslsc.com.au responding to items (a), (b) and (c) above

31 JUMPSTART STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING OFFER

The following is correspondence sent to all members in August 2018. This offer still stands for all

members. All members are encouraged to become Active members (if not already) and take join this

great partnership!

02 August 2018 Dear members As you are may be aware, the Club benefits from the Amart All Sports (now known as Rebel Sport) points program. Any shopper can elect to have the points they earn put towards a local Club, and we are often the beneficiary of their generosity. Speed’s grand daughter Whitney works at Rebel, and I am sure she promotes us as a worthy cause. We amass thousands of points per year, with each point wort $1 in store. Historically we have redeemed these points for goggles, prizes, equipment and one year, shirts for Junior Branch. I have proposed a more strategic approach with these points, which has met with approval of the Management Team. I have an aspiration that we start training more as a Club and providing opportunities for this to happen in a range of contexts is the challenge. Hayley and a group of volunteers have started

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the Sunday sessions, which will gain momentum as the year progresses, but we can offer more as a Club to our members. Historically, Mark Gwynne and I talked about ways to create opportunities for all members to train together, and at one stage we discussed the idea of subsidising fitness/strength and conditioning training for our members if there was a way for us to do it. By utilising the Rebel points and formalising an arrangement with Hayley and Kevin Ohl from Jumpstart Yeppoon, we can provide these new opportunities for all members. The basis of the program is as follows: The Club has redeemed some of the points we have in credit on two Concept 2 rowers (total value of $3000 RRP); The two Concept 2 rowers have been gifted to Jumpstart Yeppoon, in lieu of training credits; Members can train at Jumpstart on individually designed Strength and Conditioning Programs with Hayley and her team. There are a range of session times available, so members can fit this in with their current commitments. More information about strength and conditioning at Jumpstart can be found here:- https://www.jumpstartfitness.com.au/service/strength-conditioning-athletes-teams/ Club members, other than nippers, who participate, must be Active members (must hold an Award or be in a volunteer role); Members aged from U8 can participate – and I hope some of our “Masters” aged members take up the opportunity (remember – this will cost you nothing personally!); Junior members would typically be “charged” $12 per session, and Seniors $15. Jumpstart will “charge” $10 per session for all members, which will be deducted from the $3000 in credit; Jumpstart will provide the Club with a monthly report on the level of engagement of Club members and the status of the credit position at the end of each period. When the full 300 sessions have been used by the Club, the commercial value of that training will be (at minimum) $3600. This value will be higher dependant on how many Senior members take up the offer. This means the partnership is mutually rewarding for both parties on a number of levels. The benefits of this proposal are: The Club is investing in the membership, essentially, at no “financial” cost at this stage; There is incentive for Associate members to take on volunteer roles or Awards training to qualify to be involved as Active members; The Rebel points will continue to accrue and will be replenished over time to be redeemed as prizes etc as we require them; We are providing heavily subsidised opportunities for our membership, geared towards healthy outcomes as well as developing our athletes; We are providing an opportunity for our members all to train together in a different context; We are supporting local business and impacting directly on the proprietors and employees of Jumpstart (many of whom are members) in a mutually rewarding relationship; We are fostering health and fitness in the membership, and removing barriers for the same. I will advise all members that this initiative was generated and driven by me personally, and as Director of Surf Sports, Hayley chose not to contribute to the debate about the merits of the program. When shared with the Management Committee is was unanimously endorsed, and we built in provision to value add for the Club and negotiated the $10 flat fee per visit.

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Ultimately, we are making an investment in our Club, you as our members and our community. If you would like to participate in the program I would encourage you to contact Hayley at Jumpstart hayley@jumpstart.com.au or 0421 913 763 to organise a time to get started! Regards Sam Milfull President

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32 DEVELOPING RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN THE CLUB

Continuing to encourage more interaction between different levels of the Club will be a focus of the 2018-

2019 season.

Part of our challenge is effective interaction between all levels of the club’s membership. This year we

hope to introduce a Buddy System as one of the strategies to achieve this. It is not planned to be a big

impact on members, but just an avenue to develop more relationships throughout the Club, and embrace

new members.

The goals of this are to:

1. Increase interaction between new members and existing members; 2. Act as a one of the strategies to “demystify” the club’s operations; 3. Forge links between Junior SLS families and nippers with the Patrolling members –

potentially increasing the number of patrolling members; 4. Provide access for all members to all levels of the Club; 5. Provide a platform to bring back the “Sunday Focus” of the Club (get members back on

the beach on a Sunday). Ultimately our goal is capitalise on the great work over the last two seasons and continue to develop the “sense of Club”. If you have any feedback or ideas please forward them to president@yeppoonslsc.com.au Stay tuned for more information!

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33 STRATEGIC PLANNING AND OUR ACTION PLAN REVIEW

Realistically, it is difficult to expect all members to be across the Club’s Strategic Plan, as these documents

are often not put in the public eye much. To help develop a sense of what we are trying to achieve as a

Club, we have included our Action Plan Review which is a more relevant document outlining our goals.

The Action Plan reflects what is in the Strategic Plan, but is much more user friendly.

If you have any comments or feedback on these documents, or would like to be part of a team to address

any of the areas, please talk to one of the Management team or email president@yeppoonslsc.com.au

Action Plan 2017 – 2020 – Annual Review of Strategic Plan and goals for 2018-2019

LIFESAVING

1. Provide excellence in SLS services to Yeppoon Main Beach

1.1 Enhance fitness and level of SLS skill of all members

• Achieve improvement in WBC Patrol competition annually and win the award by 2019

• Win at least two awards annually

• Increase in patrol hours for the season (up 13% on previous years

• Need to increase membership based with patrol qualification

1.2 Provide high quality SLS equipment

• Update major SLS equipment at least every five years

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

• Establish link with SP SLSC

1.3 Establish and man patrols with 100% redundancy above minimum awards levels

• Establish all patrols with 100% redundancy a minimum by 2019

• Increase number of patrols to ten by 2019

• Achieve an annual increase in SLS Gold Medallion Award

• Patrol report from Patrol Captain

• Current number of patrols needed (8)

• Strategy in place to run SRC + Bronze Course in Sept 2017

1.4 Provide high quality training, development, and education programs to members and the community

• Achieve a self-sufficient pool of trainers by the end of season 2018

• Major SLSQ conferences attended by a minimum of three representatives

• Annual increase in the members nominated for WBS and SLSQ panels and development workshops

• Participants at these workshops return and put programs in place for all members

• Trainer numbers? Goals for 2017 - new trainers -number TBC

• 2016-7 SLSQ conference attended by six reps (CC/CTO, President, Deputy President, JAC, Surf Sports Coach)

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ADMINISTRATION

2. Provide administrative and communication services that enhance the performance of all aspects of the Club’s activities

2.1 Update and maintain the Club’s Facebook page, Website and Instagram pages as highly effective tools in promotion of the Club and information dissemination

• Website updated monthly

• Facebook posts updated regularly by elected Media Manager

• Increased number of hits on webpage and likes on social media

• Annual increases in Facebook and Instragram followers

• Use of website and information tool increased in 2016-17

• Great success with FB posts and information

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2.2 Develop and maintain Club Handbook for distribution with all new members as part of Club induction

• New Handbook to be developed and implemented by 2017 season

• Annual review and update of Handbook contents

• Policies and Procedures, Club Handbook updated shared on website

• New handbook distributed to all new members, shared on line

• Review still being conducted on handbook contents – will be updated prior to 2017-8

• Update as we do handbook

2.3 Develop newsletters to be regularly distributed

• Nippers program to have weekly newsletter, distributed on Facebook and via Surfguard

• Newsletter also on website

• Successful Nippers Noticeboard shared at minimum fortnightly

• FB a very successful medium

• Club wide newsletter to be reintroduced in 2017-8

MEMBERSHIP

3. Increase, recognise, mentor and support all members

3.1 Increase membership base

• Membership increases by 5% annually

• Annual increase in membership benefits and value (increase training opportunities)

• Massive increases in membership in 16-17

• Detail increased training taken up

• Goal for 2017-2018 is increase by 10%

3.2 Provide a range of opportunities for all members

• Active promotion of opportunities for all members as part of new member induction process on Open Day

• Regular promotion of opportunities for involvement

• Family Participation Program very successful

• Extensive volunteer take up and roles for 2017-2018

• Goal for 2017-2018 – continue with succession planning, more Age Managers, implement new roles

• Senior volunteer roles for 17-18 is high

3.3 Encourage and reward participation and involvement

• Regular weekly award in Junior Programs as part of weekly briefings

• Patrolling members recognised formally by Club Captain through weekly Patrol updates

• Actively promote all positions available at JA level and also at

• Nipper of the Week started before Breaka Program was announced. Will continue next season

• Need to formalise arrangements with Patrol Captains and Club Captain

• Clubbie of the Month?

• Successful recruitment and engagement of new parent body

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Management Committee level

• Identify candidates for all WBC Branch Annual Awards and nominate them accordingly

• # nominated for WBC?

• Goal is to capitalise on returning member base and implement a similar volunteer recruitment process in 2017-8

4. Enhance Yeppoon Surf Lifesaving Club’s profile and appeal to the Community

4.1 Enhance Club Profile in community and media

• Appoint Media Manager in 2017 to liaise with all local media outlets

• Increase positive exposure in all media annually by 10%

• Engage Youth and other members of community in Community projects and celebrations (Pine Fest, Village Festival)

• Media Manager role in Senior Club was successful in 2016. Established productive links with local media outlets and FB presence

• Additional JA Publicity Officer appointed in 2017-8 to assist with JA promotion, media and school liaison/engagement

• Youth involved in Light up the Night

• Greater Pinefest Parade presence in 2017

• Pinefest entrant in 2018?

4.2 Develop and maintain long term partnerships

• Develop partnerships with local swim clubs and other sporting organisations (eg Little Athletics)

• Create partnerships with all feeder schools by 2018

• Develop partnerships with TAFE/CQU from 2017

• Established link with Yeppoon Little Aths - # of families from YSLSC to YLA. Will establish pathway back to YSC at end of YLA. Goal to recruit 10 new nippers from YLA in 2017-8

• Club membership links to all schools to be investigated and capitalised on in 2017 (YSHS, St Brendan’s, St Ursula’s, RGS)

• Increased relationships between local gyms to increase senior membership (eg Jump Start, Crossfit Yeppoon)

4.3 Maintain and enhance Clubhouse facilities and sustain future growth

• Develop a sustainable management plan for bar and function facilities by 2018

• Refurbish First Aid room by 2018

• Appoint Gear Steward and Clubhouse Director biannually from 2017 to proactively manage assets and establish ongoing strategies for same

• Steering Committee has made recommendation and strategies to be put in place in 2017-8 season

• First Aid Room refurbished

• Gear Steward recruited for 2017 season

FINANCE

5. Provide sufficient funds to support Yeppoon Surf Lifesaving Club objectives, activities and growth

5.1 Enhance revenue from Fund Raising activities in all areas of the Club

• Achieve a 10% increase in fundraising revenues annually

• Golf Day revenue

• Other fundraising efforts

• Trivia Nights to engage full membership

5.2 Attract and retain sponsors

• Increase number of club sponsors annually

• Formalise the mutually commercially rewarding aspects of the potential sponsorship arrangements on offer by 2017-2018 season

• New sponsorship deals under negotiation for 2017

• Continuing major sponsors

• Goal for 2017 Season – need a Sponsorship Prospectus

• Appoint Club Sponsorship Coordinator

5.3 Maximise revenue from Grants and government subsidies

• Appoint a Grant Writing officer by 2016-2017 season

• Grants to be viewed as surplus revenue as

• Access SLSQ Grant writing resources as frequently as possible

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opposed to essential by 2018

5.4 Promote and support the Bar and Function Room facilities in the bar

• Have 10% of club membership on a rotational roster basis by 2017-2018 season to staff the bar

• Increase bar and function revenue annually by 10%

• Investigate sustainable long term management options for the bar and make recommendations to the membership by 2017-2018

• Currently 16 of 159 potential members (10%)

• 2016-2017 revenue far exceeded expectations

• New management / alliance strategy to be formed in 2017-2018 season

YOUTH AND RETENTION

6. Provide a pathway for youth to become senior active members by developing teamwork, leadership, fitness and lifesaving skills

6.1 Promote maximum youth development in existing Club Surf Sports and SLS programs

• At least 50% of youth compete at championships annually

• High percentage of U14 competitors this season

• Flow on to U15 in 2017

• New Youth focus in 2017-8

6.2 Coordinate and promote maximum attendance at SLSQ and WBC development opportunities

• Annual increase in numbers participating in all events offered (eg Camp Commando)

• Camp Commando

• 2017 Goal – appointment of new Youth Coordinator (Swaff) implement Youth Strategic Plan

6.3 Conduct high quality, engaging youth programs

• Engage with Youth to establish season goals at the start of the season

• Formulate plans around individual member aspirations

• Win Youth Club of the Year Award at WBC Awards in 2017-2018

• 2017 Goal – appointment of new Youth Coordinator (Swaff) implement Youth Strategic Plan

JUNIOR SURF LIFESAVING AND NIPPERS

7. Provide a high quality JA program that encourages a pathway to retention beyond nippers

NB This aspect of the Strategic Plan is addressed in the JA Strategic Plan that supplements this document

7.1 Plan, coordinate and conduct engaging and effective junior activities for all age groups

• Achieve a retention of minimum 50%

• Increase retention by 10% annually

• Mid season and end of season surveys of parents and members

• 2016 to 2017 retention was poor

• 2017 retention to be a goal of 70%

• Club wide surveys informed planning for 2017 season

7.2 Engage all parents in weekly activities

• Provide a range of options for all parents to become involved

• Increase parental involvement in active roles

• Refer to JA report

• Very successful

7.3 Plan and coordinate a special needs program for nippers who are not able to participate in

• Liaise with local schools to plan for a program to run over a six week period in 2017-2018

• Established links in 2016 with view to program inception in 2017

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regular nippers programs

7.4 Identify and develop potential athletes through effective coaching and skills development programs

• Increase number of accredited coaches who can assist with JA athletes

• Achieve annual increase in number of competitors and teams entered at all levels of competition

• Appointment of Junior DOSS in 2017

7.5 Promote the achievements in carnival results (not just the winners)

• Celebrate the achievements of every competitor after each carnival in newsletter from 2016-2017

• Achieve increased participation in all carnivals annually

• Very successful newsletter items

• Will continue in 2017

• Carnival participation rates were 50% for 2016 season

• Goal for 2017 is 70% of eligible nippers competing

SURF SPORTS

8. Achieve excellence in result in all areas of Surf Sports

8.1 Attract and retain surf sports athletes through high quality programs, coaching and support

• Achieve improved results annually at Carnivals

• Provide and replace key surf sports equipment at least every five years

• Implement a development program by 2017 season

• Appoint a Junior DOSS and Head Coach in 2017 -2018

JUNIOR

• U14 group highly successful

• U11-U12 limited numbers

• Strong U10 group coming through

• Focus for 2017 is U11-U14 increase in numbers

Richard Newton appointed DOSS SENIOR

• Richard as DOSS to re-energise Senior ranks?

• Need additional drivers in the Seniors for handicaps etc

8.2 Increase surf sports teams • Annual increase in numbers of surf sports teams

• Increased focus on surf sports teams events at weekly sessions

• Strong in U8, U10, U14 in 2016-7

• JDOSS focus for 2017 (Richard

• Senior area to be a challenge

8.3 Encourage and recognise surf sports achievements

• Achieve increased numbers of competitors annually

• Actively engage local media with news stories

• Celebrate achievements on social media

• Reflect on 2016 data

• Publicity / Media Officer (JA) appointed for 2017

8.4 Provide financial/ in kind support for competitors who attend major championships

• Recruit new sponsors for athletes beyond our traditional sponsor base

• Develop and implement a Championship Support Policy by 2018

• New sponsor relationships being developed for announcement prior to 2017 Goal for 2017 – two more major sponsors

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34 SEASON CALENDAR

Date Tide Notes Carnival Schedule

Saturday 8 September

Hervey Bay Masters

Sunday 9 September

H 4.06m 8.38am

Sign On / Open Day 9-12noon Drinks on the deck 2pm- 4pm Membership Draw on the Club Deck at 3pm (win your membership back – must be there to win)

Sunday 16 September

L 1.46 7.47 am

Last week of school Pool proficiencies only

Pool proficiencies (patrols don’t start until 22nd/23rd)

Sunday 23 September

Patrols begin this weekend – no nippers Pool proficiencies to be held at Cooee Bay Pool 10am - Noon

Saturday 29th September

Kozii Iron Challenge U9-U15 Mooloolaba

Sunday 30 September

School Holidays – no nippers program Pool proficiencies to be held at Cooee Bay Pool 10am - Noon

Saturday 7 – Sunday 8 October

Coolangatta Gold 6th -7th

Sunday 07 October

4.07m 7.41am

Beach Proficiency (all nippers) and Competition Swim (for those who may compete later in season) All nippers 9-11am Last of Pool proficiencies

Friday 12 October

SLSQ UQ Secondary School Surf League

Saturday 13-Sunday 14 October

Surf Boats - Tallebudgera

Sunday 14 October

H 3.65m 12.33pm

Normal nipper day

Beverley Harding Memorial Flags and Sprint (Female) Round to be held at 11am after nippers – all female members are invited

Pinefest Parade ?

15-21 October SOS Appeal

Friday 19th October

UQ Surf League – Emu Park

Sunday 21 October

H 3.68m 7.03am

Normal nipper day Qld Beach Series – Rd 1 Coolangatta

Friday 26-Sunday 28 October

Nth Aussies (U11 – Masters)* Mackay Harbour Stay at Mackay Marina Big 4

Saturday 27t – Sunday 28th October

Navy Series – Sunset Skins (Saturday) - Mooloolaba Sunday Short Course (Boats) - Mooloolaba

Sunday 28 October

H4.16m 11.16am

Normal nipper day Beverley Harding Memorial Flags and Sprint (Female) Round to be held at 11am after nippers – all female members are invited

Saturday 3 November

Ocean 38 – Rd 1 Tugun

Sunday 4 November

H 3.98m 6.45am

Normal nipper day

Saturday 10th November

Qld Beach Series – Rd 2 Mooloolaba Ocean 6 Series – Sunshine Coast TBA

Sunday 11 November

H4.04m 11.11am

First Rd Club Champs? Swims will have to be last due to the tide

Thursday 15th – Sunday 2 December

World Champs at Glenelg SA

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Saturday 17th November

Navy Series Rd 2 – Palm Beach

Sunday 18 November

L1.429m 9am

Green Caps Program on as normal No organised nipper program for U8-U14 due to carnival but you are welcome to use equipment

4pt Carnival (U8-U15) at Yeppoon

Saturday 24th November

Saturday 0.75m @ 4.03pm Nippers on Saturday from 2pm due to high tide on Sunday Premiership Series Rd 1 Agnes

Sunday 25 November

H4.58M 10.19am

Sunday 2 December

L1.11 11.42am

Run normal nippers anyway? Tannum Sands 3pt Carnival

Saturday 8 December

Nippers on Saturday from 2pm due to high tide on Sunday

Sunday 9 December

H4.34m 10.11m

Saturday 15 December

Kozii Iron Challenge U9-U15 – Raby Bay

Sunday 16 December

1.85m 9.55am

Normal nippers Day Christmas Break Up

Thursday 20th & Friday 21st December

Super Surf Camp Currumbin

Saturday 5 January

Ocean 38 Bilinga Qld Beach Series Rd 3 Kurrawa

Sunday 6 January

4.48m 9.24am

Normal nipper day ? TBA

Saturday 12 January

Premiership Series Rd 2 – Agnes BP Wessel Classic – Rd 1 Alex Hds Short Course boats Sunday 13th

Sunday 13 January

1.80m 7.21am

Normal nipper day Beverley Harding Memorial Flags and Sprint (Female) Round to be held at 11am after nippers – all female members are invited

Sunday 20 January

H4.91 8.19am

Nippers TBC by Junior Committee Emu Park 4pt Carnival*

Saturday 26th January

Murphy Homes Carnival including BP Wessel Rd 2 on Sunday 27th January

Sunday 27 January

1.51m 8.13am

CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND 2 Green Caps run as normal

Aust Day weekend

Friday 1February

Junior Branch Pool Rescue – Gladstone Aquatic Centre

Saturday 3 – Sunday 4 February

Junior Branch – Tannum Sands

Sunday 3 February

8.34am H4.46m

Normal nipper day Junior Branch – Tannum Sands

Saturday 9 February

Nth v Sth Teams Challenge – Agnes Branch Board Riding Champs - Agnes

Sunday 10 February

1.41m 5.44am

Normal nipper day Beverley Harding Memorial Flags and Sprint (Female) Round to be held at 11am after nippers – all female members are invited U11-U17 Individual Carnival Agnes Water

Sunday 17 February

H4.69 7.18am

Normal nipper day

Friday 22- Sunday 24 February

Senior Branch – Bundaberg (U15 – Masters)

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Sunday 24 February

1.21m 6.38am

Normal nipper day

Sunday 3 March

H4.29m 7.40am

Normal nipper day

Friday 8 – Sunday 10 March

State Youth Champs* Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park

Sunday 10 March

4.00m 10.55am

Peter Gould Day

Sunday 17 March

L1.04m 12.47pm

AGM and Presentation Day

April 1-7 Aussies - Broadbeach

Monday 6 May

Patrols end

* For all Carnival entries:

1. Nominations for carnivals will be called via email and on Facebook when they are open, with the cost of entries and details publicised

2. You must pay your nomination and send a copy of your remittance advice to doss@yeppoonslsc.com.au with the events you wish to enter

3. The Club’s preference for payment is via bank transfer BSB: 034 231 Acct: 148 147 Ref: Name and Carnival

4. If you have to pay with cash or EFPTOS at the Club, you need to send a photo of your receipt to doss@yeppoonslsc.com.au with the events you wish to enter

5. Your entry will then be passed on to the Team Manager who will process your entry Members need to understand that this process must be followed if you wish to compete. No entry will be processed without a record of payment being sent to secretary@yeppoonslsc.com.au