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Ellis Beach SLSC Information Booklet – 2013/2014 Season

Page 1 of 23 last updated April 2012

Mission Statement:

To provide the highest quality Lifesaving Services at Ellis Beach through education, training and personal development to members and community alike within a family based atmosphere.


Club Sponsors

KNIGHTS Sinclair HAZLEC

Contents



Club SponsorMessage from the Management Committee

Club InformationClub Committee and OfficersClub IntroductionGeneral InformationClub Membership FeesPatrollingMembership Protection PolicyEllis Beach SLSC WebsiteRoad CrossingGrievancesKitchen RosterClub ChampionshipsFundraisingEllis Beach SLSC Dormitories PolicyUnder 6 & Under 7 Age GroupsNippers signing in and outConstitution, By Laws and RulesCarnival Nomination FeesCarnival DatesHow to Nominate for Carnivals Parent ParticipationNQ Branch contactsSenior AwardsJunior AwardsSurf Sports Photography PolicyPatrol Hours & Competition RequirementsInsurance of your own EquipmentClub Training TimesNQB shirts policyMarine Stingers & Stinger Suits

End of Season AwardsAwards for Junior PresentationAwards for Cadet/Senior PresentationCadet/Senior Age Champions Award Most Patrol hours Most outstanding Club Person John Menico OAM Vigilance and Service Award

Codes of Conducts Members Code of Conduct SLSQ Policy Statement – Member Safety and Well being

Ellis Beach Management Committee Welcome

Message from Management Committee

It is with great pleasure that the Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving Club would like to welcome you as



a member of the Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

As a new member, family or renewing existing membership we hope your year will be all that you wish it to be. This club prides itself in creating a family atmosphere as we believe that the Juniors of today are the lifesavers oftomorrow and our Cadets and Seniors the lifesavers of today are the backbone towards keeping our beach a safe and enjoyable place for the community.

Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club has been a successful community organisation over the 50 something years of its history and with the further involvement of new and existing members will continue to be for the foreseeable future.

The Club encourages you and your family to participate in the various activitieson offer . We are always looking for Age managers, Officials ,Committee members, Patrolling membersBBQ Chefs and any and all other general helpers.Your ideas and suggestions are always welcome and I encourage all members to seek out committee members and share your thoughts.

Again welcome and we look forward to seeing you at the club during the 2013/14 season

Yours in Lifesaving

Ellis Beach Surf Lifesaving ClubManagement Committee

Surf Life Saving Australia

Surf bathing became popular around 1902 but as popularity increased the inherent dangers of the surf became more apparent and experienced surfers were frequently called upon to help rescue the unsuspecting public. So began the first lifesaving groups. As a result the NSW Surf Bathing Association was formed on 18th October 1907 and in 1991 it was renamed to become Surf Life Saving Australia. Surf Life Saving Australia has evolved into an organisation known throughout the world for its voluntary humanitarian service.



Club information

Club Patron

David Clifton

Club Management Committee

PRESIDENT David YoungDEPUTY PRESIDENT Jeremy GodfreySECRETARY Paul FryTREASURER Robert InceCLUB CAPTAIN Gary WilliamsTRAINING OFFICER Lorraine DunnettYOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER VacantJUNIOR ACTIVITIES OFFICER Megan ScottSURF SPORTS OFFICER VacantCLUB ADMINISTRATOR Amanda Viney

Club Officers

JUNIOR SECRETARY VacantTEAM MANAGER

SENIOR Donna Kreuter JUNIOR Vacant

REGISTRAR VacantCLUBHOUSE DIRECTOR Mike StevensGEAR STEWARD VacantBOARD AND SKI OFFICER VacantIRB OFFICER VacantBOAT CAPTAIN Steven BonnettSTINGER OFFICER Rhys Williams & Jamie SeymourFIRST AID OFFICER Debbie TownsendRADIO OFFICER Meaghan YoungWATER SAFETY VacantCLOTHING OFFICERS Sue Fry & Michelle Valente PUBLICITY OFFICER VacantKITCHEN COORDINATOR Irene Williams YIPS COORDINATOR VacantCLUBHOUSE CARETAKER Mike Stevens JUNIOR CLUB CAPTAINS To be announced

Introduction

The Club and its Members



Formed in 1957 the Club has grown steadily. Each year we have been able to add to our equipment requirements and amenities; and through the generous contributions these are getting better all the time. Our Club, along with Port Douglas in the north to Rainbow Bay in the south are affiliated with Surf Lifesaving Queensland Inc.

Our membership caters for all ages in a number of groups:

Under 6 years Juniors 7 to 13 Active Cadets 13 to 15 (gaining their SRC and training for Bronze Medallion) Active Juniors 15 to 18 (Bronze medallion holder) Seniors 18+ Veterans & Masters

At Ellis Beach we pride ourselves on the training (both lifesaving & surfsports.) given to all members, male and female, from Junior through to Associate Member.

Membership Categories:

1. Active Member

Active members are those who hold a current proficient Bronze medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate. They are required to undertake patrol duties as rostered by the Club Captain and cannot compete in Surf Sports competition unless they fulfil these obligations to 25 hours per year.

Only these members and Award members are entitled to vote at Club AGMs and Special General Meetings.

Active membership is divided into various age categories commencing at 15 years.

2. Award Members

This category of membership is open to any member who holds a current proficient Lifesaving award. These members may also vote at Club Meetings.

3. Associate Member

These members are those without awards. They have full Club usage rights but are not able to vote at meetings

4. Junior Member

Any child who is a minimum age of 5 before 30 September of each season or a maximum age of 13 at the same date is eligible to become a junior member.

5. Supporters Association Member

This class of members gives rights to use the Club social facilities and bar. These members are entitled to use the club social facilities and bar.

General Information

Phone Numbers: Club House: 4055 3695Office: fax/phone 4059 1634

Email: [email protected]: www.ellisbeachslsc.com Patrol Season: April – November


http://www.ellisbeachslsc.com/

mailto:[email protected]


Surf Sports & Nipper Season: May-October

Sunday Training: 8.45am – 11.00am followed by BBQ lunch

Club Membership Fees

Individual $70Family $200

Membership fees cover: Registration Insurance The remainder contributes towards ongoing club costs.

Patrolling

The Club signs an Annual Patrol Agreement with Surf Lifesaving Queensland and North Queensland Branch to provide beach patrols during the period April to November each year. Active members will be allocated a patrol and are expected to undertake their rostered duties as required for that Patrol. The reason the Club exists is to ensure that the public have a safe marine environment at Ellis Beach. The Club cannot compete in Surf carnivals, including Junior Carnivals, if it does not fulfil its obligations under its Patrol Agreement. Members seeking to rejoin and new members must understand that the purpose of the Surf Lifesaving movement is to provide community service on our beaches.

Membership Protection Policy

Surf Life Saving Queensland has a strict Membership Protection Policy. Its aim is to protect all members from harassment and intimidation. Ellis Beach SLSC is committed to fostering a family based atmosphere. A copy of the Protection Policy can be found on the noticeboard.

It is a requirement of law that all members training, coaching and supervising children are required to hold a Blue Card. Your application for a Blue card can be lodged with Amanda Viney at the Club Office.

Ellis Beach SLSC Website

Gabrielle of Justpurple new media has set up and maintains our club website. We can now be found at [email protected]. The website is designed to keep all members well informed on the club, its direction and what’s happening when. If you need to check on dates, events, and news it’s the place to go.

Road Crossing

Juniors require adult supervision when crossing the highway. Juniors are to cross the highway at the signed area.

Grievances

From time to time an issue may arise that is more than just the grumblings of a member who is out of sorts. If you feel that a policy has been breached, particularly if it relates to member protection, you are encouraged to report the issue. Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club has a grievance handling procedure and one of the following pathways should be taken: For patrol related issues: first talk to your Patrol Captain. If this is not possible, or you are not happy with the response, then put your complaint in writing addressed to the Club Captain or seek out the Active on Committee for help.For non-patrol issues; a letter addressed to the Club Secretary (or Junior Activities Secretary) is the first step. Always put your issue down in writing so that you are not misunderstood and your message cannot become misconstrued.


http://[email protected]


The Secretary will take your issue to the Management Committee to be addressed and you will be notified of any procedures that follow.In the event that more needs to be done you may be referred to a Grievance Officer who will focus on investigating your claim and may call a judicial hearing. If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the hearing you can ask that an independent Judiciary hear your case, and if necessary appeal at an even higher level. Grievances that reach these levels are typically severe in nature, take time to be resolved and the resolution doesn’t always work in everyone’s favour. Fortunately most problems can be sorted out quickly if the right people are alerted straight away.

Kitchen Roster

To reduce the incidence of “every Sunday in the kitchen”, a roster has been created. On your nominated day please make your way to the kitchen at 10am. Please assist on these days as everyone loves good food after a morning on the beach. Your help will be greatly appreciated and funds raised go straight back into the club.

Club Championships

Club Championships will be held on the 20th October, 2013. Cadet to Masters can compete at Club Championships.

Fundraising

Surf Lifesaving is a community-based volunteer organisation which, to a great extent, is self funding. Some Grants are available as is sponsorship from interested and committed companies and sponsors, but largely the Club has to raise its own funds to survive.

The Club runs a number of fund-raising ventures during the season. These may include a monster raffle, car wash, door knock, support for our surf girl and collections at the Amateurs Race Carnival.

It is requested for all Club Members to take part in the following minimum fundraising activity during the year:

1. Surf Week Appeal – 23rd November to 1st December, 2013 Each year in November the North Queensland Branch collect money in the city and selected suburbs. All members are expected to participate as funds raised benefit our club. This event is sponsored by Channel 9 and Westpac Bank and is a Queensland wide fundraiser.

2. Amateurs Race Day Collections – 6th & 7th September, 2013The Club has over several years collected funds at the Amateur Race Meeting held over 2 days in September. Members will be approached to take part in a roster for collection.

Ellis Beach SLSC Dormitories Policy

The Ellis Beach SLSC dormitories are available to all financial club members to use. There are 10 bunks in both the female and male dorms and there are a few more mattresses for more members if some want to sleep on the floor. The Dorm may be used by Club Members only but it MUST be BOOKED through the Administration Officer and APPROVED by the club Management Committee.



Some rules to follow:

1. You MUST book with the Administration Officer before staying at the club.

2. Males and Females MUST NOT sleep in the dorms together.

3. NO Food or Drinks are allowed inside dormitory.

4. NO Smoking permitted inside any Surf Club building.

5. Dorms MUST be left in a clean & tidy manner before leaving in the morning.

6. You MUST provide your own sleeping bag and pillows or you will not be permitted to stay.

7. If you are under the age of eighteen you MUST have an APPROVED ADULT supervisor stay with you who is a holder of a current Working with Children Suitability Card.

8. If there are males & females under eighteen staying then they MUST have an APPROVED male & female supervisor stay with them. Supervisors must be the holder of a Current Working with children Suitability Card.

Under 6 & Under 7 Age Groups

The U6 & U7 age groups at the Ellis Beach SLSC are a fun based category with lots of games and activities for the kids to take part in. With these age groups a parent or guardian must join the club as a member as well. We also need as much help as possible from the parents & guardians in these age groups to make the Surf activities as safe and as much fun as we can.

The Under 6 & 7 Age Groups do not compete at the Surf Carnivals but they are more than welcome to come along and experience them for the future.

Nippers Signing in and Signing Out

ALL NIPPERS MUST be signed in at the start of training and signed out at the conclusion of training on the beach.

Each Age Group has a folder with a sheet to sign in and out on.

These are located on the picnic table. It is the parent’s responsibility to sign in and out

If you have any queries please see your Age Manager.

This is a requirement of our insurance and it is a good check to know who is at the beach for nippers each training day. It is also used to record attendance and participation for end of year awards.

Constitution, By-Laws and rules

A full set is available by request at anytime. The Club & Supporters’ Association are incorporated under the Queensland Associations Incorporation Act.

Carnival Nomination Fees Nomination fee to attend regular NQ Branch carnivals is approx. $15 per competitor.



Nomination fee to participate in NQ Branch Championships carnival is $20 per competitor.Nomination fee to participate in other non specific NQ Branch carnivals ie Branch Surf Rescue Championships - to be advised.

Nominations for carnivals close one week prior to event.

*NOTE: NO PAYMENT NO ENTRY INTO THE CARNIVAL

Carnival Dates 16th June Palmy Classic Palm Cove20th & 21st July Mission Beach Carnival 10th & 11th August Cairns Carnival25th August Masters Carnival Palm Cove31st Aug & 1st Sept Port Douglas Carnival21st & 22nd September Ellis Beach Carnival12th & 13th October NQ Branch Championships – Etty Bay25th to 27th October North Australian SLS Championships - Mackay

Under 11 to Masters will compete over two days where as under 8 – under 10 will compete on the Sunday only.

How to Nominate for Carnivals in 2013Nominations for carnivals can be done at the club on Sunday mornings. Please make sure that you nominate before 11.30am each Sunday morning, no nominations will be taken after that time. If you do not have nominations in by the closing date you will then need to pay a late nomination fee to be able to compete at that carnival.

Parent Participation As a Parent there are many things you can do to help out at a carnival or around the club, some of them are: Age Group Manager Carnival Officer Carnival Water Safety Official (Must have Bronze or SRC) Nipper training water safety (Must have Bronze or SRC) Kitchen help Gear Steward

NQ Branch Contacts

NQ Branch Office Administrator Toni McCullough 4032 2300

NQ Regional Manager Col Sparkes 4032 2300

Training, Education Membership Services

Kate Macrae 0408 068 763

Lifesaving Services Coordinator Jay March 0407 316 145

Surf Sports Officer Bill Evans 4032 2300

Senior Awards



Once your child has reached the age of 13 years they can gain their Surf Rescue Certificate and take part in helping to patrol the beach. The next step up is the Bronze Medallion. When your child turns 15 years of age they can then take part in training for this award. There are various other awards that can also be achieved throughout lifesaving. Once a member has their Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion they must do a proficiency test each year to keep this award. If this is not done every year then they are unable to patrol or compete at carnivals until they are proficient with that award again. The club will notify members on when Proficiencies will be held at the club.

Junior Awards

Step 1 – Preliminary Assessments (Pool Swim / Survival Float)All children must be tested before they enter or participate in any SLSQ junior activity eg Nipper Training

Step 2 – Competency Test (Run Swim Run)All children must achieve the required competency and award processed before being eligible to compete in carnivals.

Step 3 – Junior Award (Surf Education) All children are required to gain their respective Surf Education award for their age group during the

season. Those wishing to compete at the NQ Branch Championships must complete their award and be processed by the 29th September 2011.

Anyone entering the Surf Rescue Champs MUST have their award completed one week prior to the SRC

Preliminary Evaluations

Pool Evaluation Competency Beach Evaluation (Run-Swim-Run)

Competition Evaluation

Age Award

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

Nil(shallow water activities only) NA

(No Competition)

Surf Play 1

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

Nil(shallow water activities only)

Surf Play 2

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

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

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

Surf Aware 1


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

Minimum 150m open water swim

(competition course distance as per

Surf Aware 2

Under 10 25 metre swim (freestyle) 1.5 minute survival float


Surf Safe 1



competition manual)Under 11 50 metre swim (freestyle)

2 minute survival float 50m-100m-50mRun-Swim-Run

Minimum 288m open water swim

(competition course distance as per

competition manual)

Surf Safe 2



Surf Smart 1



Surf Smart 2

Under 14 200 metre swim (freestyle, in less than 5 minutes) 3 minute survival float


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 minimum 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 minimum 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

Surf Sports To find out more about Surf Sports rules courses and requirements refer to the SLSA Surf Sports Manual 33rd Edition (revised) copies are available at the club for club member to read.

Photography Policy Clubs may apply to SLSQ to obtain a ‘Club Photographers Pass’ in May of each year to allow for NQ club members to apply for accreditation. SLSQ will issue a maximum of 4 passes per club and these passes are valid for all junior and senior club and Branch events only. This pass does not apply to QLD Surf Life Saving Championships, QLD Junior Surf Life Saving Championships or SLSA run national events – NO passes will be issued for these events.

Club photographer accreditation applications will be processed by SLSQ’s Surf Sports staff. This pass is not transferable and is not to be used by any other person(s) whose name does not appear on the pass. The pass must be worn and made visible at all carnivals. The pass is only valid for the current competition season – club photographers must reapply each year.

Club photographers must comply with any instructions from carnival Officials and may only receive limited access to the competition area. Club photographers must make themselves known to the Carnival Referee prior to the commencement of a carnival and be briefed on any restrictions relevant for the day.

Members applying for a ‘Club Photographer Pass’ MUST already hold a current “Working With Children Check” Suitability Card deeming them suitable for interaction with children.

Patrol Hours & Competition Requirements

Ellis Beach SLSC patrol members must complete their patrol hours to be eligible to compete at NQ Branch Carnival Championships, NQ Branch Surf Rescue Championships, North Australian Titles and QLD State titles.



Surf sports (i.e. carnivals) are for active members of the Ellis Beach SLSC. This means that if you don't do your patrols throughout the season, the Ellis Beach SLSC may not allow you to register for these carnivals.

To compete in the NQ Branch Championships and the North Australian Championships a minimum of 25 hours of patrol must be undertaken. This is a Surf Life Saving Queensland Policy. For new members these hours are calculated on a pro rata basis.

All members from 13 years of age (as at 30 th September 2012), wishing to compete at Senior Carnivals are bound by the SLSA Patrol Exemption/Obligation Policy which is set out in SLSA Regulations. Under no circumstance shall any competitor be granted Patrol or Club duty exemption solely upon or for competition reasons.

If you wish to compete at the State or Australian Surf Life Saving Championships you MUST have completed your Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate Proficiency BEFORE THE 31ST OF DECEMBER and have completed 25 patrol hours in that calendar year.

Insurance of your own Equipment

If you own your own equipment it will NOT be covered under the Ellis Beach SLSC insurance policies. You can however cover it under your own Home & Contents policy with some insurers.

So please make sure you have your own equipment insured before anything goes wrong and you are left with nothing.

Club Training Times

The Ellis Beach SLSC offers training to its members on Sunday mornings from 8.45am to 11.00am. Please check with your relevant Age Manager, Team Manager or Coach for any additional training times and venues.

Updated training activities will be posted on the noticeboard and the Web site.

NQB Shirts Policy

In order to protect our junior competitors from the Nth Qld sun, a resolution passed by the NQ Branch Executive and Council committee members for long sleeved rash shirts to gradually phased in and become mandatory for all junior competitors by the start of the Nth Qld Branch Surf Sports season of 2009/2010. Junior competitors will have the option of wearing the following during beach events:

Long sleeved club shirts Long sleeved rash shirts Full length stinger suits

Marine Stingers & Stinger Suits

A quick note for those interested in information about marine stingers. The club has some CD’s to lend on the creatures. 'MARINE STINGER FIRST AID' is an important part of being a life saver in the northern parts of Australia. By doing your “FIRST AID” or “BRONZE MEDALLION” with surf life saving you will be taught the best way to treat a sting. ..and also how to prevent yourself and others from being stung. The Ellis Beach SLSC and North Queensland Branch organises annual lectures from specialists in the field and will provide as much information as we have on hand. The nippers train in stinger suits and this is also a sun smart way of training.



With the current information available we are doing as much as possible to enjoy our environment with the stingers. This is still a growing area of knowledge ....so conditions change from season to season. Wear a stinger suit....Swim between the Flags and definitely in the nets during stinger season.

End of Season Award Presentations

Awards for Junior Presentation

Under 6 (Green Caps) Under 7 (Green Caps)Participation Awards Participation Awards

Under 8 Under 9Male & Female Age Champion Male & Female Age ChampionMale & Female Runner up Male & Female Runner upAge Managers Award Age Managers Award



Under 14Male & Female Age ChampionMale & Female Runner upAge Managers Award

Champion of ChampionChampion Boy or GirlChampion of Champion and Champion Boy or Girl are awarded based on a criteria.

Most Carnival PointsJunior Club Person



Awards for Cadet/Senior PresentationUnder 15Male & Female Age Champion

Under 17 Under 19Male & Female Age Champion Male & Female Age Champion

Open MastersMale & Female Age Champion Male & Female Age Champion

John Menico OAM Vigilance and Service Award Club PersonMost Patrol Hours

Cadet/Senior Age Champions Awards

Are determined by the results of the Club Championships held during the season.

Most Patrol Hours for the year

The most Patrol Hours will go from the November 2012 to November 2013. Rostered, Substitute, Voluntary or Water Safety for Junior training days on Sunday hours will

only be counted. Water safety hours for Carnivals are not included in these hours.

Most Outstanding Club Person

This is determined by the Management Committee on the outstanding contribution of a member towards the club, either by way of fundraising, working bees and constantly helping the club by volunteering their time.

John Menico OAM Vigilance and Service

This is determined by John Menico OAM and the Club Captain on the Vigilance and Service to Lifesaving throughout the season.











Club Sponsors



NOTES :




“VOLUNTEERS ARE NOT PAID, NOT BECAUSE THEY ARE WORTHLESS BUT BECAUSE THEY ARE PRICELESS”

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Ellis Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc · Web viewFor patrol related issues: first talk to your Patrol Captain. If this is not possible, or you are not happy with the response, then