The surf club operates a small and unique grassy campsite that borders right onto the golden sand. Coledale beach is beautifully sandwiched between the rolling blue surf of the pacific and the rolling green tree canopy of the Illawarra escarpment. read more...
The Nippers are having a Christmas party next Saturday afternoon at 1pm. We are asking that kids bring along various different bits of food to help out depending on their age group. See the attached flyer for details. Rumours are that one Mr Santa Claus might be popping in for a visit.
2012_coldale_nipperchristmas_pdf.pdf Download this file
http://www.illawarramercury.com.au/story/621430/cadets-hailed-after-pulling-boy-from-surf/?cs=300
Three cadet surf lifesavers put their training into practice for the first time to save a young boy from the surf at Coledale on Sunday afternoon.
Sixteen-year-old Aaron Dark and mates Riley Carney and Alex Smith, both 15, rescued the 10-year-old boy who got caught in a rip off Sharkeys Beach about 3.30pm.
The young surf lifesavers were carrying out a "roving patrol" at the unpatrolled beach when they saw people on the beach waving wildly to them to alert their attention to the unfolding drama in the water.
Well done guy's :-)
We are compiling a book of the history and memories of Coledale SLSC for our Centenary celebration in November 2013. Can you help us with:
If you can help with any of these things, please contact Jan Merrick, Kevin Barlow or use the contact page on our website. Please forward this information to any others who may be able to help.
Coledale's Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue Certificate proficiencies for this season will be running at Coledale beach on the following dates:
If you hold a Bronze or SRC, make sure you get along to one to keep your award current. If you do not but are interested in finding out about what is involved in these awards, feel free to get in contact with us through our website: http://www.coledalebeach.com.au/contact. Proficiency dates for other awards are still to be decided.
Image with thanks to Gerringong Surf Club
Well its almost that time when the beach season kicks off again for another year but before we move on, we have some business to deal with - the AGM, electing our club representatives for the upcomming season and reviewing the annual report for the past. The AGM is comming up this weekend (members should have received their notification by snail mail) followed by a BBQ and Open Day at the club house (open to anybody! Bring your family and friends). Agmrep12-Website.pdf Download this file
Find attached the Annual Report for the 2011-12 season (not including the financial report). Looking forward to the new season - hope to see you there.
When: Starts at 6:30pm, 3rd March 2012
Where: Coledale Surf Club
Cost: $15 donation per adult (support our Rookies)
Dress: Wear a crazy hat
Organise a table of 8-10 people. BYO drinks and book a camp site if you wont be able to drive home.
Please RSVP to let us know who is comming. 
Trivia_2012.pdf Download this file
XMAS FLYER.pdf Download this file
Our Christmas celebration’s are fast approaching, this year the Christmas nippers is on the 18th of December,with activities starting at 10 am, and the party starting at 12. There will be a special guest from the North Pole dropping in to visit all the good boys and girls from Coledale Surfclub!
Below is the list of food each age group needs to bring and the flyer for this very exciting event!
On the wave Issue 6.pdf Download this file
Christmas patrols, a Jet Ski, the return of Norm, some new buildings, Surf Sports, Cadet's/Rookies camp in January.
We are running a fancy dress trivia night on the 16th of March. Come dressed as a Leprechaun to be in the running for the Best Dressed prize. RSVP's are essential. See the attached flyer for details. We hope to see you there. 
See the full gallery on Posterous 
Our very own Davina Strauss has held onto her 'World Champion' crown at the Rescue 2012 World Championships. Competing with a stress fracture in her foot, Davina won Gold medals in her age bracket for the Beach Sprint and Beach Flags events (What are these events?). She also came in at 9th place in the Open Womens Beach Flags. This is an achievement to be proud of without the injury - even more so with it. Congratulations Davina!!
For the parents and rookies who are interested in the youth trip to LA next year, there will be a meeting after Nippers this week to discuss bookings, accomodation and finances for the trip. Anyone interested will need to attend this meeting and be prepared to commit some cold hard dollars towards the trip early next week.
If anyone is interested in learning to drive or crew the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB), there is a course running on the 6th-7th October. You must be a surf club member and hold a current bronze medallion as a pre-requisite so if you don't already have this award and are interested for the future, let us know and we might be able to slot you into a course for that instead ;-)
Photo by Andrew Hoggett at Zimbio.com (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/C_KiDJ9yTRa/Surf+Up+Wave+Action+Around+World/z1ZlwxIQjKc/Andrew+Hoggett)
We will be presenting Coledale Nippers and Rookies with their trophies at our final Nippers day on Saturday the 17th March 2012. The presentation will start at 2pm followed by a BBQ and Jumping Castle. Please bring a plate of food to share around (see the flyer)
Construction has started on the new camp ground office and caretakers residence. Because of that we have temporarily moved the office into the surf club making things a little more squashy than normal.
If anyone has any photos of the work progressing and you would like to share them, feel free to send them to us or post them up on Facebook.
See the full gallery on Posterous
Our Christmas celebration’s are fast approaching, this year the Christmas nippers is on the 18th of December,with activities starting at 10 am, and the party starting at 12. There will be a special guest from the North Pole dropping in to visit all the good boys and girls from Coledale Surfclub!
Below is the list of food each age group needs to bring and the flyer for this very exciting event! 
The Coledale Club championship competition will be held on the 19th of
February 2012 starting at 13:30. There will be 3 age groups: rookie,
open and 35+. For the 35+ a handicap system will apply. The
championships are open to all patrolling members. Food and drink will
be provided for the competitors after the event. A sign on sheet will
be up in the patrol room - please sign up so we know how much
food/drink will be required on the day.
Due to a clash of dates, the Coledale club championships have been postponed. A new date is yet to be decided. Stay tuned.
In other news, one of our more senior members entered himself in the champs for the 'Under 21 plus a little' age group while some more youthful patrolling members have entered in the 85+ groups. Ha ha ha. Three cheers for creative book keeping :)
The new date selected for the Coledale club championships is the 4th of March. We will kick things off at 13:30. Please write your name down on the sheet in the patrol room if you intend to compete so we know how many people to expect.
All correspondence should be sent to:
Hall Manager P.O. Box 48 Thirroul, NSW, 2515Contact the hall manager by phone on +612 4267 5314.
Before hiring our Hall, you must agree to comply with the following rules and conditions. You will be asked to sign a document saying that you agree to these rules and conditions.
Contact Details:
Person responsible for the hall hire: __________________________________ Drivers License # __________________________
Address: ___________________________________________
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__________________________________________________ Post Code: _______________
Phone #: (____) ______ ______ Mobile #: ______ ______ ______
Work #: (____) ______ ______
Date to be booked (day the dd/mm/yy) _____ the ___ / ___ / ___
Time to be booked _________ til _________
Expected number of guests (max. 100): ______
I ______________________________ have read and understood the terms and conditions for the hire of Coledale Surf Club's Hall and agree to abide by them.
Signed _________________________________ Date: __________________
Booking confirmed by: ______________________________ Deposit taken: _______________________ Receipt No: _______________________
Fees: ~$40 per season of membership. (Exact amount to be confirmed since I don't have it written down in front of me)
You will need to fill out a Membership form and possibly also a working with children declaration (to be confirmed since I dont have it written down in front of me.. and its been a while since I first joined up..)
We can provide training for the basic awards (Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion). This is enough for you to be able to start patrolling. We can also train you for some of the more advanced awards (such as the Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate). Past that, we might have to enlist some help from elsewhere but can help organise it.
Basic uniforms (shorts, shirt, skull cap) will be provided at no cost for patrolling members. You should be prepared to supply other stuff if required (rash shirt, sunnies, etc). There may also be hats available from the club.
Fees: One parent in each family must join the Surf Club. One parent and one child - $50. One parent and two or more children - $70.
Uniforms: Children must wear a club cap at all surf club activities. Club caps, rash-tops, hats and swimmers can be purchased from the club. Some second hand clothing available.
To join nippers, you will need to complete 3 forms:
General & Conditions of use
1) The occupant must promptly comply with and observe the provisions of every statute, regulation, ordinance, by law and rule made or to be made under any statute and all notices received from and directions given by any statutory or public authority or Park Management relating to the site or the use of the site by the occupant.
2) All new arrivals and visitors must report to Park Management before entry into the park.
3) All sites are ONLY to be occupied by registered persons.
4) Stays of six hours or more within a 24 hour period by any person the occupant allows on the site will incur the applicable extra person’s nightly charge.
5) All vehicles must be registered and possess Compulsory Third Party insurance to enter the park.
6) The occupant must park all vehicles within areas designated by Park Management, and not on any internal roads or vacant sites.
7) A speed limit of 10kph must be obeyed within the park at all times.
8) Coin operated washing machines and dryers are provided in communal laundry.
9) A helmet must be worn without exception when riding bikes, scooters and rollerblades.
10) The occupant and/or any person the occupant allows on the site, or elsewhere in the park must not:
a) cause or permit disturbance of the reasonable peace, comfort or privacy of Park Management, any other person lawfully in the park or owners/occupiers of any neighbouring land;
b) cause or permit a nuisance to Park Management, any other person lawfully in the park or owners/occupiers of any neighbouring land;
c) cause or permit the interference with the proper use and enjoyment of the park by any other person lawfully in the holiday park;
d) intentionally or negligently cause or permit any damage to the site or any other part of the park;
e) use the site, or cause or permit the site to be used for any illegal purpose;
f) cause or permit any unreasonable noise at anytime, particularly between 10:00 pm and 12:00 am; and
g) cause or permit noise strictly between 12:00 am and 7:30 am.
11) Management accepts no responsibility for any loss, theft or damage that may occur to an occupants’ personal property whilst staying at the park.
12) Caravans and tents must be erected within the boundaries of the powered or unpowered sites designated by Park Management.
13) The digging of trenches around caravans and tents is not permitted unless authorised by Park Management.
14) The occupant must not erect or display an advertisement within the park.
15) Amenities blocks are closed to patrons during cleaning and/or maintenance.
16) Children under eight years of age can only enter amenity or laundry blocks when accompanied by an adult.
17) Hand basins and laundry tubs in amenities blocks must not be used for washing cooking utensils.
18) The occupant and/or any person the occupant allows on the site must ensure the site is safe and without risks to health in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 and to a standard acceptable to Park Management.
19) The occupant must maintain the site in a clean and tidy condition and free from all garbage, refuse and waste matter.
20) The occupant must ensure that all garbage, refuse and waste material is securely wrapped and placed in the appropriate receptacle provided
21) A person must not occupy a site for a total of more than 60 days in any 12 month period, or for more than 30 days continuously.
22) Children under 16 years to be supervised by an adult at all times
23) Dogs and other animals are NOT permitted in the park
24) Wet suits, Surf or Body boards NOT to be taken into amenities. All sand to be removed at outside showers before entry
25) NO Generators to be used
26) NO Open or Wood Fires. See caretaker re; the use of compressed fuel BBQ’s
27) Managment reserves the right to refuse sites & to require occupants breaching the conditions of use to vacate the site immediately - NO refunds will be made
These fees cover 2 persons. Additional persons (exception children under 8 years)are charged per the schedule of fee's. A maximum of 6 persons may occupy the same site.
Payment of the total period of stay must be made on or prior to arrival
SITE CHARGES: These prices are inclusive of GST.
Off season: 1 July 2013 to 20 December 2013 and 29 January 2013 to 30 June 2013, excluding Easter, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday and Labour Day Public Holidays and Long Weekends.
On season: 21 December 2012 to 28 January 2013, Easter, Anzac Day, Queen’s Birthday and Labour Day Public Holiday Long Weekends.
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Powered sites – including one car and/or caravan/trailer/tent |
$28 |
$34 |
$180 |
$40 |
$280 |
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Powered sites – approved senior card holder (not available in on season & school holidays) |
$22 |
$28 |
$144 |
n/a |
n/a |
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Unpowered sites – including one car and/or caravan/trailer/tent |
$22 |
$28 |
$144 |
$34 |
$238 |
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Unpowered sites – approved senior card holder (not available in on season & school holidays) |
$17 |
$22 |
$112 |
n/a |
n/a |
Weekly & Seniors discounts are not available in the On Season and School Holidays.
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Extra persons (18years and over) |
$11 mid; wk $13 w/end & "on season"- nightly; $80 weekly -off season only |
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Late check out to 3:00pm (conditions apply) |
50% of daily rate |
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Late check out after 3:00pm (conditions apply) |
Full nightly rate |
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Key deposit (May be withheld if sites are not left clean and tidy) |
$20 each to be returned by 10 am on day of departure |
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Cancellation fee – |
Full Deposit |
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The Schedule of Fees & Charges is a guide only - Managment discretion applies & Fees & Conditions may be altered without notice
The Coledale Surf Life Saving Club Inc. manages the Camping Reserve under the License from Wollongong City Council.
For all camping enquiries contact Camp Site Manager:
4267 4302
PO Box 48 THIRROUL NSW 2515)
The Amenities Block includes hot showers and toilets, a kitchen with power outlets and sinks for washing eating and cooking utensils, and a laundry. Electric BBQ's are provided on the grass promenade for which there is no charge.
Bookings may be made with the Caretaker on the above phone number.
Bookings are essential and should be arranged well in advance.
A booking fee of one night or one-quarter of the total fee is required. NOTE: The booking fee for Xmas must be paid prior to 1st of October.
A refund for cancellation of a booking is NOT GIVEN. Bookings are not transferable to other parties or dates
Balance of payment must be made on or prior to arrival for the total period of stay.
Camping on sites is restricted to designated sites allocated by the Caretaker.
The Surf Club reserves the right to vary fees at any time. Generally, the fees will be reviewed annually.
The maximum continuous occupation of a site is 30 days. A limited extension may be granted, depending on circumstances, by written application to "Coledale Camping Reserve Committee".
An amenities key deposit of $20 is required on arrival and refunded on departure. This fee may be withheld if the site is not left clean and tidy.
Checkout time is 10:00am unless otherwise agreed by the Caretaker.
Check in time is after 12pm
MINIMUM BOOKINGS
Minimum of two nights on weekends durin swim season
Minimum of three or four nights on long weekends
Minimum of one week durin the Christmas school holidays
The cancellation of any booking will result in forfeiture of the full deposit
Managment reserves the right to refuse sites & to require occupants breaching the conditions of use to vacate the site immediately - No refunds will be made
NOTE: be aware that the day visitors to the Reserve may be parked on the site allocated to you prior to your arrival. It is not the Caretakers responsibility to ensure your site is cleared of vehicles. Arriving early or late in the day may be an advantage.
The surf club operates a small and unique grassy campsite that borders right onto the golden sand. Coledale beach is beautifully sandwiched between the rolling blue surf of the pacific and the rolling green tree canopy of the Illawarra escarpment.
Just 1 hour south of Sydney CBD, the small beachside village of Coledale is accessed by the spectacular Grand Pacific Drive via the stunning Sea Cliff Bridge.
Well serviced from Sydney and the south coast by city rail trains and with regular local bus services. The stunning beach is bordered north and south by rocky outcrops that protect the beach from the worst of the weather, as well as offering excellent fishing spots. The beach is a great surfing spot, with the right conditions offering nice right and left hand breaks. Never as crowded as other comparable surf spots, Coledale Beach is a great location to enjoy the beach, swim, surf, fish, dive or just sit back, enjoy the views and sound of the surf at your doorstep. Regular visits by dolphins playing just off the beach and close views of migrating humpback and southern right whales just add to the experience.
The village itself offers a range of shops and eating-places including RSL, cafe, takeaway and more formal dining. Other local centers of Austinmer, Thirroul, Stanwell Park and Bulli are great to shop, eat, drink or browse amongst the galleries and boutiques. Just 5 minutes walk to Coledale rail station for direct lines north to Sydney and south to Wollongong, Kiama and Nowra.
Ideally positioned for short breaks from Sydney or for visitors to the area that want to be close to the attractions of Sydney, yet away from the hustle and bustle and close to nature (or for those on a tighter budget). Camping at Coledale beach offers a great location and a unique holiday experience.
2012 - 2013 Patrol Roster.
If you need to change dates or cant make it please contact your patrol captain as soon as possible. If you cant find contact details for them, use the Contact page to ask for help
The ClubColedale Surf Life Saving Club was founded in 1913, since then the club has provided volunteer life savers who give their time and in one instance, their lives for the protection of the users of Coledale beach.
The club supplies patrols of life savers on weekends and public holidays during the summer months and is known as one of the smaller and friendlier clubs in the area.
It offers a range of training and amenities to its members including a good social side, both senior and junior clubs organize a range of social functions throughout the year, including regular family barbeques, band nights, quiz nights and movies.
The club can be contacted during patrol hours on 4268 2444.
The club operates inshore rescue boats as well as the more traditional board and tube rescue equipment. Training for surf rescue and first aid skills are held throughout the year.
Get down to the beach - New members are always welcome, regardless of previous experience, training is tailored to suit the individual’s experience, skill and fitness level. A well equipped gym for members only, helps with the fitness.
So give it a try, fun, excitement, fitness, skills and a sense of doing a vitally important job for the community. Just give a little time and commitment and we’ll give the rest.
Surf SportsColedale has a long tradition of surf sports, the most visible being the surf boat rowers. The crews can be see in action from the beach regularly during the season and compete at local and state level events.
Nippers and Rookies
The junior club is thriving with a great team of managers, coaches and parent helpers, not forgetting the 200 + enthusiastic youngsters from aged 5 to 15. A range of surf, first aid and beach safety skills are taught and competitive training in beach and surf events tests the fitness and skill levels in preparation for south coast and state carnivals.
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President |
Robert Arthur |
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Director of Administration |
Andrea JOHANSEN |
0488 452255
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Junior Chairperson |
Dave MASTERS |
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Junior Secretary |
Jan MERRICK |
4267 1631 |
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Director of Finance |
Geoff FRAYNE |
0417 063 660
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Club Captain |
Daren WEIDNER |
0448 018 669 |
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Chief Training Officer |
Dave FITTOCK
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4267 5568
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Youth Development Co-ordinator (Rookies) |
Anthony O'Donnoghue |
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IRB Captain |
Peter PHIPPS |
0418 644 822 |
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Registrar |
Kevin BARLOW |
0402 506 152 |
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Director of Member Services |
Anthony O'DONOGHUE |
0412 498 100 |
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After Hours Contact |
Robert ARTHUR |
4267 1446 |
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Hall Hire and Functions |
Danny YEW |
4267 5314 |
We are a small, friendly, family orientated club that meets on every second Sunday from 9.45 am. Children must be 5 years of age to join. The season starts on Sunday the 30th of September 2012 with a registration / fun day and then again on Sunday October 7th.
Sunday activities: On Sundays the following events are included: Flags, Sprinting, Relays, Wade, Swims, Board. Surf Education: As a part of the surf awareness program, the children are shown and explained all aspects of beach & surf safety.
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1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008 |
U/6 |
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1st October 2006 to 30th September 2007 |
U/7 |
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1st October 2005 to 30th September 2006 |
U/8 |
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1st October 2004 to 30th September 2005 |
U/9 |
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1st October 2003 to 30th September 2004 |
U/10 |
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1st October 2002 to 30th September 2003 |
U/11 |
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1st October 2001 to 30th September 2002 |
U/12 |
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1st October 2000 to 30th September 2001 |
U/13 |
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1st October 1999 to 30th September 2000 |
U/14 |
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1st October 1998 - |
Rookies |
Fees: One parent in each family must join the Surf Club. One parent and one child - $50. One parent and two or more children - $70.
Uniforms: Children must wear a club cap at all surf club activities. Club caps, rash-tops, hats and swimmers can be purchased. Some second hand clothing available.
To join nippers, you will need to complete 3 forms:
The club can't function if we do not have enough volunteers to be age managers. If you would like more info on becoming an age Manager please contact: President Dave Masters or Secretary Jan Merrick 42671631.
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Competition Skill Evaluation |
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Participation Skill Evaluation |
Run-Swim-Run |
Timed Pool Swim |
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Under 8 |
25 metre swim (any stroke) 1 Min survival float |
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Under 9 |
25 metre swim (any stroke) 1 Min survival float |
50m-50m-50m |
200m pool swim |
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Under 10 |
25 metre swim (freestyle) 1.5 Min survival float |
50m-50m-50m |
200m pool swim |
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Under 11 |
50 metre swim (freestyle) 2 Min survival float |
50m-100m-50m |
200m pool swim |
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Under 12 |
100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 Min survival float |
50m-100m-50m |
200m pool swim |
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Under 13 |
150 metre swim (freestyle) 3 Min survival float |
100m-100m-100m |
200m pool swim |
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Under 14 |
200 metre swim 3 Min survival float |
100m-100m-100m |
200m pool swim |
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13-15 |
200 metre swim 3 Min survival float |
100m-100m-100m |
200m pool swim |
Coledale’s functions room can seat 100 and offers panoramic beach views, complete with fully fitted commercial kitchen and self-contained bar.
A lot of you would not be aware but our shy quiet beach powerhouse Davina Strauss who has already done the club proud with winning gold at the Masters Aussies 2010 in Flags has gone better than that.
Davina has competed in the Rescue 2010 (Lifesaving World Championships) in Alexandria Egypt and has brought herself and Coledale SLSC the ultimate sports accollade.
Davina has won two Gold medals in her age group 30-34 in the beach flags event and also beach sprint. An awesome acheivment but she wasn't prepared to stop there.
Davina also competed in the open womens events for beach flags and beach sprints and has taken out the bronze medal in the flags event against women who were 19, 20, 21 "much younger than herself"!
We now have a WORLD CHAMPION amongst us and it couldn't happen to a nicer dedicated person.
Congratulations Davina
The following information relates to the Sydney Water series surf carnivals leading up to Christmas.
Round 2 6th November at Shellharbour
Round 3 27th November at North Wollongong
Round 4 18th December at Warilla
Report Times for all the carnivals are 8.00am for the Nippers and for Senior competitors 12pm.
The entry for these carnivals must be in by Friday 22nd October, which means we need to be notified by Monday 18th October to give us time to complete all the entry details and organize payment through the club. Please contact Michael on 0438 858 407 or email michael.schnabel@hillross.com.au.
Coledale SLSC will cover the entry fees, which include all the above carnivals, however it is a minimum requirement that you must attend at least 2 out of the 4 carnivals. As Anthony said in the original email you may have to do some duty on the day as well.
Late entries are available only on the day of competition. An extra $10 late entry fee will be charged which will not be reimbursed by the club.
I have included the following link from the NSW Surf Lifesaving website which gives more information.
http://dev3.powerfront.com/surflifesaving/www/463/1003981/displayarticle/1004865.html
If you have not done your proficiency swim, (the run, swim, run in the surf) you must complete that on Sunday 24th Oct, which is our next nippers day.
You can win prizes from these carnivals and all entries will receive a souvenir race singlet.
Branch are planning to run another basic beach management course in the near future. Do we have anyone interested in doing this? If so please let Darren know so we can advise branch of numbers. 0448018669
Also we are launching the new surfboat after nippers Sunday week if anyone is interested in attending.
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When: Saturday 12th February, 2011
Time: 6.30pm for a 7.00pm SHARP start
Where: Coledale Surf Life Saving Club
Cost: $10 per person
BYO Friends, brains, money drinks and food |
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Book now as there are limited numbers! Tables of 10 can be booked or let us organise a table for you to meet new friends. To book please see or phone Sharon or Karen.
Sharon 0409 807 005 Karen 0402 144 462
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If you are looking for a place to escape the mundane and fill your lungs with sea breeze we have just the place for you at Coledale Camp Reserve. Right on the water at Coledale Beach 1 hour from the city CBD. Yes we do have vacancies for the October Long weekend so book now and enjoy an easy escape on the beach.
Picture yourself enjoying this spectacular camp reserve for a weekend, long weekend, school holiday or just some well earned time out.
