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Shelly Beach SLSC Handbook 2018 / 2019

A guide to your club

Jim Picot Photography

For regular updates:

www.shellybeachsurfclub.com

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Shelly Beach will be flying the Invictus Games Flag during the Games in Sydney

October 20 – October 27 2018

The word ‘Invictus’ is Latin for ‘unconquered’ and embodies the fighting spirit of our wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women. They have been tested and challenged, but they have not been overcome. They have proven that by embracing each other and the support of family and friends, they can reclaim their future. They are Invictus.

Most of us will never know the horrors of combat. Horrors so great that many servicemen and women suffer life-changing injuries, both visible and invisible, while serving their countries, while serving us. How do these men and women find the motivation to move on and not be defined by their injuries? How can we challenge perceptions and send a positive message about life beyond disability to an international audience? HRH The Duke of Sussex not only asked but answered these questions.

On a trip to the Warrior Games in the United States in 2013, The Duke of Sussex saw the positive impact sport could have on the recovery and rehabilitation of wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women. He vowed to take the idea and launch a similar event in the UK. The Invictus Games Foundation was established and in 2014 London hosted the inaugural Invictus Games, at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, with more than 400 competitors from 13 nations.

Led by an experienced and deeply passionate board of trustees, the Foundation supports the delivery of future Invictus Games, manages the process of selecting future Games hosts and promotes the importance of sport and physical activity in the rehabilitation journey of wounded, injured and ill service members and veterans.

The second Invictus Games took place in May 2016 in Orlando, Florida, and built on the excitement of the London Games with more than 500 competitors from 15 nations. The Games then moved to Toronto in September 2017 and in 2018 will head ‘down under’.

The Sydney Games will attract more than 500 competitors from 18 nations to compete in 11 adaptive sports and will recognise and thank families and friends for their role and the challenges they share in supporting our wounded warriors. Sydney will host around 1000 family and friends who’ll be in the stands cheering.

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Contents

Communication................................................................................................. Page 5

Management Committee ................................................................................ Page 6

Junior Activities Committee .............................................................................. Page 7

Meetings ............................................................................................................. Page 8

Member Protection ........................................................................................... Page 8

Child Protection ................................................................................................. Page 8

Working With Children Checks ......................................................................... Page 9

Member Protection Declaration Forms ........................................................... Page 9

Members Safety and Wellbeing Policy ............................................................ Page 9

Club House and First Aid Room ........................................................................ Page 10

Patrols – Dates and Patrol Swaps ..................................................................... Page 11

Uniforms, Skills, IRB, SSV Usage ........................................................... Page 12

Tractor Usage and Patrol Captains Guidelines ............................... Page 13

Patrol Members Guidelines ............................................................... Page 14

Patrol Procedures .............................................................................. Page 15

Rookies ............................................................................................................ Page 16

Courses and Awards ......................................................................................... Page 16

SBSLSC Skills Maintenance and Proficiency Updates .................................... Page 17

Coaching and Equipment ................................................................................ Page 18

Board Hire Scheme and Nipper Dates ............................................................ Page 18

Carnivals – Uniforms and Entry fees .................................................................. Page 19

Water Safety and Officials ................................................................................ Page 19

Nipper Age Groups ........................................................................................... Page 20

Senior Competition ............................................................................................ Page 21

Senior Perpetual Events ..................................................................................... Page 22

Junior Competition – Under 6 and 7 Memberships ......................................... Page 22

Safety and Parent Participation ....................................................................... Page 23

Water Safety, Proficiency Pre-Requisites ......................................................... Page 24

Junior Evaluation and Education Guidelines .................................................. Page 25

Season Awards and Point Score ...................................................................... Page 26

Championship and Ironperson, ........................................................................ Page 26

Point Score ........................................................................................................ Page 27

Sponsors ............................................................................................................ Page 28

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Welcome to Shelly Beach SLSC 2018/2019 On behalf of the committee of Shelly Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Inc., (SBSLSC) I would like to extend a warm welcome to all members and their families to what promises to be another great season at Shelly Beach. SBSLSC was founded in 1955 and has a proud history of lifesaving and competition. Club members have patrolled Shelly Beach for the past 60 years ensuring the safety of not only our local residents but also the many visitors to our beach annually. Surf lifesavers are an iconic piece of the Australian national character and are part of the largest volunteer organisation in Australia. Surf lifesaving embodies and inspires a truly positive and uniquely Australian spirit and the training, equipment and knowledge that are taught to the younger lifesavers are the result of years of experience, dedication and wisdom since its foundation. SLS can develop pathways for career and employment opportunities and can provide valuable, lifelong friendships. Surf lifesaving exists to save lives, create great people and build better communities, priding themselves on offering mate ship, education and giving back to the community. Therefore, SBSLSC plays an important role in the community; dedicated to preserving lives on and off the beach and to encourage skills and personal development of their members to facilitate a safe environment and a greater community. Our vision is to embrace the wider community, enhance education and lifesaving standards while providing the community with a safe and enjoyable environment. SBSLSC is about inclusion, education, awareness, competition, sportsmanship, but most importantly, it is about participation and fun for everyone. Activities are aimed at teaching surf awareness and water safety. The club has a strong educational focus that includes educating junior through to the senior ranks that include Surf Play, Surf Awareness, Surf Safe, Surf Smart, Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion. Other courses and awards include, IRB, First Aid, Beach Management, ARTC, Spinal Management and Radio Operations. For more information, check the communication section in this handbook as well as keeping an eye on the website. It is important that we remember that as an organization representing surf lifesaving we are required to adhere to all SLSA Policies and procedures. Whether it is a risk assessment, equipment usage or even social media we must ensure that we are operating at all times within these bounds. If you have any questions or comments with respect to compliance, please speak to a committee member. During this season, we will be focusing on publishing relevant policies, procedures and forms to the website in order to reduce confusion. In the 2018/2019 season, we will be working harder on our engagement with our members as well as collaborating with other clubs throughout the Central Coast in delivering our SLS Central Coast Branch strategy. Again, welcome to our returning members and an even warmer welcome to our new members for the upcoming season. Shelly Beach “Where friends meet!” Martin Kerr, President, SBSLSC

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Communication Communication and information is essential for teamwork and getting things done, below we have listed the different forms of communication and information resources available to SBSLSC members to enable smooth communication aimed at keeping everyone up to date. Team App and Facebook – download the “Team App” “ShellyBeach SLSC Activities”

Check Shelly Beach Surf Club for upcoming events, training, patrol information and latest updates via Facebook.

Life Saving Online (Members Portal) - www.lifesavingonline.com.au Access this website portal for managing your: Memberships Personal Details Awards Patrols Courses Online Payments

Shelly Beach Website

Check the Shelly Beach website regularly for information on our club, social events, and education and surf sports activities. www.shellybeachsurfclub.com

Surf Lifesaving Central Coast (SLSCC) SLSCC is a great resource for local branch event information. www.slscc.com.au

Surf Lifesaving NSW (SLSNSW)

SLSNSW provides surf lifesaving information for NSW members, including locations of surf clubs and upcoming events throughout New Sales Wales. www.surflifesaving.com.au

Surf Lifesaving Australia (SLSA)

SLSA provides information and resources for all lifesaving requirements for Australia; and provides access to an online shop selling clothing, educational and surf rescue equipment. www.slsa.com.au

Beach Safe

This is a great website with information about beaches, conditions, facilities, patrol information and more. www.beachsafe.org.au

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Management Committee 2018 / 2019

SHELLY BEACH WEB ADDRESS -www.shellybeachsurfclub.com Patron – Bob Graham Board of Management

President Martin Kerr martinkerr@martinkerr.com 0423 115 773 Vice President Peter Zalbergs zalbergs@bigpond.com 0417 428 581 JAC Chair Brad Glover brad.glover@outlook.com.au 0425 373 415 Secretary Patricia Watts office@shellybeachsurfclub.com 0414 604 506 Treasurer Shane Richards shanedenasamjack@gmail.com 0412 429 416 Club Captain Shaun Gersch shaun.gersch@rms.nsw.gov.au 0413 481 463 Coordinator of Education Paul Dowdell gusdowds@hotmail.com 0425 839 113 Director of Surf Sports Andrew Hessel ahessel@bigpond.com 0418 971 141

Club Committee Registrar Leisa Griffin mlgriff@bigpond.net.au 0404 487 517 IRB Captain Stephen Shearer janineshearer@bigpond.com 0474 734 795 Assistant IRB Captain Daniel Sigl Danielsigl09@gmail.com 0467 487 206 Vice Club Captain Steven Lee stevelee@iinet.net.au 0405 346 239 Junior Club Captain Board and Ski Captain Tom Simpson tom.simpson@gmail.com 0449 892 703 Assistant Board and Ski Captain Jimmy Koch Jimmykoch11@gmail.com 0406 208 331 Boat Captain Gear Steward Mobile Services Officer Kyle McKirdy kmckirdy@ausgrid.com 0409 365 828 Building Maintenance Bill Goddard godzy@primusonline.com.au 0401 282 290 First Aid Officer Terry Vella

Sue Davis sueidavis@bigpond.com

0406 295 488 02 4341 8022

Carnival Officer SBSLSC Historian Warren Lupica 02 4388 2287 Radio Officer Kyle McKirdy kckirdy@ausgrid.com.au 0409 365 828 Members Representative Member Protection Officers Steven Lee

Shaun Gersch stevelee@iinet.net.au shaun.gersch@rms.nsw.gov.au

0405 346 239 0413 481 463

W.H. & S. Officer Michael Ryan mick.ryan71@telstra.com 0411 045 577 Photographer Shaun Gersch sgersch@optusnet.com.au 0413 481 463 Publicity Officer David Smith david@oea.com.au 0411 758 173

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Junior Activities Committee Junior Activities Chairperson Brad Glover brad.glover@outlook.com.au 0425 373 415 JAC Vice Chairperson Steve Lee

Craig Goy steve.lee@iinet.net.au ccgoy@optusnet.com.au

0423 438 822 0414 910 208

JAC Registrar Leisa Griffin mlgriff@bigpond.net.au 0404 487 517 Social Secretary Wendy Pennings

Tina Wheelock Heidie Murphy

wdpennings@yahoo.com.au tinawheelock@hotmail.com heidi.murphy3@det.nsw.edu.au

0420 435 172 0421 339 967 0422 389 803

Water Captain Oli Sigl oliver.sigl@bizerba.com 0416 260 442 Beach Captain David Smith david@oea.com.au 0411 758 173 Director of Surf Sports (DSS) Andrew Hessell ahessell@bigpond.com 0418 971 141 Team Managers Janine Shearer janineshearer@bigpond.com 0417 080 603 Carnival Entries Janine Shearer janineshearer@bigpond.com 0417 080 603 Championship Points Janine Shearer janineshearer@bigpond.com 0417 080 603 Surf Education Coordinator Jo Lee jo.lee@iinet.net.au 0405 346 238 Uniform Officer Janine Shearer

Lynnette Vuradin janineshearer@bigpond.com dragnette@bigpond.com

0417 080 603 0416 022 100

Child Protection Officer Steve Lee steve.lee@iinet.net.au 0405 346 239 March Past Coordinator N/A N/A N/A Presentation Coordinator Jo Lee jo.lee@iinet.net.au 0405 346 238 Water Confidence Officer Steve Lee steve.lee@iinet.net.au 0405 346 239 Rookie Coordinator Carole Luntungan carole.luntungan@gmail.com 0411 237 342 Under 6’s Age Managers Trish Watts

Craig Le Brocq Matt O’Reilly

blondenz@optusnet.com.au craig.lebrocq@outlook.com matt_oreilly@hotmail.com

0414 604 506 0401 411 883 0416 111 794

Under 7’s Age Managers Rhys Bennett John Midwinter Zoe Midwinter

rhysbennett_82@hotmail.com jonmidwinter@hotmail.com jonmidwinter@hotmail.com

0423 892 768 0416 713 533

Under 8’s Age Managers Lauren Kirby

Josh Lee Kai Wheelock

lauz_kirby@hotmail.com

0430 113 341

Under 9’s Age Managers Lynnette Vuradin Brodie Drake Sean Mitchell

dragnette@bigpond.com brodiedrake7@hotmail.com slmitchell2@ambulance.nsw.gov.au

0416 022 100 0427 995 484 0437 966 129

Under 10’s Age Managers Brad Glover Ivor Kenny

brad.glover@outlook.com.au bumper.tec@bigpond.com

0425 373 415 0421 927 062

Under 11’s Age Managers Tom Radic Jade Crook Casey Goy

tom.radic@twrm.com.au ccgoy@optusnet.com.au

0407 830 075 0481 780 320

0404 849 852 Under 12’s Age Managers Ben Dugan ben.dugan@hotmail.com 0416 389 789 Under 13’s Age Managers Janine Shearer janineshearer@bigpond.com 0417 080 603 Under 14’s Age Managers Carole Luntungan

David Chaffer carole.luntungan@gmail.com

0411 237 344 0455 079 342

Auditor – Bishop Collins, Honorary Medical Officer – Dr. Lloyd Honorary Legal Officer – Joe Hanna

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Meetings Shelly Beach has one meeting per month. The meeting is open to all members. We invite you to attend to learn what is going on, what we could do better and for the committee to assist you and your family understand how the club is run and surf lifesaving in general. The JAC will hold meeting as required during the year.

Club meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at start at 7pm. We work to an agenda to ensure that our meetings conclude by 9pm (2 hours)

The senior’s Presentation night and AGM dates are to be confirmed.

The Junior AGM will be held on 24th March 2019 between the Junior Presentations at

1:30pm

MEMBER PROTECTION Member Protection and Information Officer A Member Protection Information Officer (MPIO) is a vital role in all Surf Life Saving Clubs, and is responsible for providing information about a person’s rights, responsibilities and options to an individual making a complaint or raising a concern. They can also provide information and advice to administrators and complaint handlers with regard to the SLSA Member Protection Policy. MPIOs should be impartial, meaning they do not mediate or investigate complaints.

The MPIO can play a key role in ensuring our Clubs are safe, fair and inclusive. MPIOs do this through ensuring club members and administrators know their rights, responsibilities, and ensuring policies that focus on member protection are being implemented. Such policies may include but are not limited to the complaints policy and procedures, child protection policies, harassment and discrimination policies.

SLS members can become a certified MPIO, contact a member of the Executive. Child protection and working with children

Surf Life Saving Clubs (SLSC), as organisations that involve children, have a strong interest and commitment in keeping children safe. Surf Life Saving New South Wales (SLSNSW) has developed a number of procedures and resources, which complement the Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) Member Protection Policy.

It is important for SLSCs to understand that good child safe policies and practices are the best way to reduce potential environmental risks and keep kids safer in organisations. SLSNSW encourages all clubs to use a range of responses to manage the potential risks in their individual environments, including meeting their Working With Children Check (WWCC) legal obligations, alongside the Safeguarding Children and Young People Program.

Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club has committed to both these programs to ensure the safest possible environment for our children and young people.

https://sls.com.au/newssafeguarding-children

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Working With Children Checks The WWCC is managed by the Office of the Children’s Guardian (OCG) and involves a national criminal history check and review of findings of workplace misconduct. The result of a WWCC is either a clearance to work with children for five years, or a bar against working with children. Cleared applicants are subject to ongoing monitoring, and relevant new records may lead to the clearance being revoked.

All NSW Surf Life Saving (SLS) members and employees (over the age of 18years) require a WWCC from April 2015 if they are undertaking a child-related role.

However, there are a number of exemptions under the legislation including:

Children (under the age of 18), administrative, clerical, maintenance or ancillary work not ordinarily involving contact with children for extended period;

Very short term work (not more than a total of 5 days in a calendar year);

For more information, visit the members section of the Surf Life Saving NSW website (www.surflifesaving.com.au/members). Member Protection Declaration Forms Even with the introduction of the WWCC, the SLSNSW Member Protection Declaration form still needs to be completed by all members. While the WWCC looks specifically at national criminal history and workplace misconduct in relation to child-related work, the SLSNSW Member Protection Declaration is designed to make members aware of their responsibilities in relation to criminal charges more broadly, anti-doping violations, and any other matters that could constitute risk to members, employees, volunteers, athletes or reputation.

All new members, as well as any members renewing their membership after a leave of absence of at least one season, are to sign the SLSNSW Member Protection Declaration.

For more information and a copy of the Member Protection Declaration form, visit the members section of the Surf Life Saving NSW website (www.surflifesaving.com.au/members) Member Safety and Wellbeing Policy It is important that you read and understand this document and its Annexures, which include the code of conduct; this is for your protection and interest. Any questions you may have can be referred to the President, Secretary or Member Protection Officers. The documents can be viewed on the SLSA website:

http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000530-docsource.pdf http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000532-docsource.pdf http://www.slsa.com.au/site/_content/resource/00000533-docsource.pdf All policies can be viewed at: http://www.slsa.com.au/default.aspx?s=adminresources&id=44

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Club House

We have one of the best surf clubs on the Central Coast and its ongoing maintenance is our responsibility. Our clubhouse is our main source of income, must be respected, and left clean at all times. Whilst there is a caretaker in residence, security of our building is paramount, and the responsibility of securing our building lies with all club members.

Jim Picot Photography

First Aid Room The First Aid Room is for emergency use only, and is only to be used by qualified club members. It is to be kept clean at all times and any shortage of stock should be reported to the First Aid Officers – Terry Vella or Sue Davis.

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Surf Life Saving Central Coast Patrol Season 2018 / 2019

Patrols Begin 29th Sep 2018 and are every weekend & every statutory holiday until 28th April 2019

Dates Times 29th Sep 2018 to 16th Dec 2018 9am to 5pm 22nd Dec 2018 to 28th Jan 2019 9am to 6pm 2nd Feb 2019 to 28th Apr 2019 9am to 5pm

Daylight Savings Starts - Sunday 7th Oct 2018 Daylight Savings Finishes - Sunday 7th Apr 2019

Patrols – Please don’t be late, your team depends on you

Please arrive in time to assist your patrol team members set up the beach. You need to be at the Club by 8.30am for morning patrols, not 9am after all the work is done.

Substitutes / Patrol Swaps. If you require a substitute for whatever reason please, ensure to arrange a similar qualified member, i.e. if you are a BM holder swap with a BM member, if you are an ARTC swap with an ARTC member so on and so forth for all awards categories.

Shelly Beach Surf Lifesaving Club will be using the Members Portal this season for substitutes. To use this function you must have

1. Members Portal Account—to create account go to portal.sls.com.au 2. Be in a patrol team and meet the award requirements of the position 3. Be rostered or patrols for a date in the future

Members can view their rosters by logging into the Members Portal Lifesaving>Lifesaving Online tab>Patrol tab.

If you need a substitute use your members portal, click on to the day that you need a substitute, click ‘I need a substitute and a pop up will appear “do you want to request a substitute for this patrol? The screen will update and display as requesting ‘Requesting Substitute’. You can view the status of this request by clicking on the Substitutions tab.

To see who needs a sub login into Members Portal>Lifesaving Online> patrols tab> Substitutions

To accept a patrol click ‘I can do this” and a pop up will appear “do you want to accept the substitution request on this patrol? Click Ok.

Along with the above, please, keep your Patrol Captain informed.

https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/sites/site.test/files/SLSA Patrol Swap -Members User Guide V01.pdf

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Patrol Uniforms

Full patrol uniform must be worn in accordance with SLSA Patrol Uniform Policy. The minimum requirements for the national lifesaving uniform are defined as the following; SLS Patrol Shirt SLS Patrol Shorts SLS Red & yellow quartered patrol cap Wide-brim or peak hat This uniform will be checked by both Branch & Club, as failure to wear the uniform an result may missing out on GRANTS! Without GRANTS, there is less money to spend on equipment. Optional patrol uniform items include; SLS Patrol Rash-shirt SLS Patrol Jacket Uniforms can be ordered online from Shelly Beach Surf Club Website www.shellybeachsurfclub.com under Operations – Uniform Request Patrol Skills

Per the Surf Life Saving NSW Standard Operating Procedures, there must be a minimum of three (3) Bronze Medallion/Cert II holders with the following minimum required on each patrol; 1x Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management, 1x IRB Driver 1x IRB Crew 1x Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ARTC)

Power Craft Usage and Signs Only appropriated qualified members can drive and crew Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB) and the IRB captain should be aware of all operations. From 1st Oct 2014 all drivers and Crew MUST wear an approved Personal Floatation Device (PFD) at all times. Power craft launch signs MUST be put up for every patrol. IRB/RWC drivers can be personally fined if there is an incident launching or returning to the beach and the signs were not up. All drives and crew people shall be well versed with the Power Craft Code of Conduct, i.e. SLSC - Safety, Laminations, SAR and Craft. A poster is located on the internal wall of the boat shed. Any negative interaction with the surfing community shall be reported to 1, your Patrol Captain, who interns reports onto the IRB Captain and, Club Captain if necessary.

SSV Usage The Side-by-Side All-Terrain Vehicle (SSV) belongs to Council. Therefore, we must conform to Council regulations as well as Surf Life Saving regulations for its use, which require a driver’s license, the license must be checked for currency and indicated on the proficiency card. Provisional drivers are permitted to drive the SSV with appropriate P-plates displayed on the front and rear of the SSV. The SSV should always be driven at low speeds and no persons are permitted to drive in the ‘tray’ unless in the emergency. Please remember the new rules introduced last season in relation to Provisional License holders using the SSV. Please refer to Policy for further information.

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Tractor Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club has a tractor that must be used only by members that have been inducted. The tractor must be hosed down after each patrol and put onto charge so the battery is charged ready for the next patrol. Please report any issues to either Shaun Gersch or Martin Kerr immediately. Please DO NOT drive the tractor or ATV across the grassed area in front of the club, use the concrete driveways. No Provisional license holders are to use the Tractor at any time. Please refer to Policy for further information.

Beach Patrol Guidelines - Patrol Captains Please ensure the following:

1. Your patrol is in attendance for their rostered patrol. 2. If any patrol members cannot attend, please contact the Club Captain. 3. Patrol members have signed Patrol Log Books with the correct start and finish times 4. All documents are completed accurately. 5. Patrol personnel are dressed in issue patrol uniforms. The red and yellow cap must

be evident at all times. 6. The Club Captain is to be advised if a patrol does not have lifesaving equipment

on the beach prior to sign on. This equipment is to be cared for, cleaned and neatly stored at the completion of the patrol.

7. The First Aid Officers are responsible for stocking the First Aid room and First Aid Kits. Please liaise with them if there are any problems.

8. Club mals are to be used by Surf Rescue Certificate holders, and above only. 9. Nippers are not to use club boards outside organized training times, please liaise

with JAC Chairperson if this situation comes to your notice. 10. Encourage roving patrols and water’s edge observation type patrols. 11. No person can drive the IRB without being certified. 12. ATV use is subject to Surf Lifesaving and Council regulations. Hazard lights must be

operational. 13. Boat access zone signs should be displayed at all times. 14. Attempt to anticipate incidents and try to provide adequate briefing on what you

expect from your patrol members. Record all incidents in the logbooks. 15. Ensure adequate shade, sun cream and fresh water is available for your patrol. 16. Make sure all members wear resuscitation masks and use gloves when handling

patients. 17. Record all incidents in the respective logbooks. 18. Internal/External Patrol Competitions will be carried out randomly. It’s up to the

Patrol Members to maintain their skills & ask questions if in doubt. 19. Liaise with Duty Officers, if an incident occurs and, other Branch staff as matters

arises. 20. Monitor the SurfCom radio channel at all times and ENSURE sign on is completed

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Beach Patrol Guidelines – Patrol Members Please ensure the following:

1. Advise your patrol captain if you’re unable to attend your rostered patrol as soon

as practically possible. Remember, it is your responsibility to organize a substitute, Pass on that person’s name to your patrol captain in the days before your rostered patrol. Patrol uniforms are to be worn when on patrol. Please make sure you have been given a uniform. Our web site has a new uniform ordering tab, find the “Operations” tab then the “Uniform Request” tab. Then simply fill in the required boxes. If you do not receive, within a week or 2 your uniform, please, contact the Club Captain.

2. Protect yourself from the sun at all times and drink plenty of water. 3. Advise the patrol captain before leaving the patrol area. 4. All equipment that belongs to the club must be cared for. 5. Ask the patrol captain what duties you will be required to do should a rescue

occur. 6. Know your signals and maintain your fitness. 7. You will be required to be proficient before December 31st, each year. 8. Report all incidents to your Patrol Captain. 9. Be alert whilst on patrol and stand from time to time on the water’s edge when

possible. 10. Sign on and off in the Patrol Log Book correctly. 11. Whilst on patrol, work as a team. 12. Wear a resuscitation mask during resuscitation and gloves when handling patients. 13. The minimum qualification to crew in the IRB is attain 15 years of age, hold a current

Crew Members Certificate or IRB Drivers Certificate. Be aware, that members of the public will always be watching you, so set a good example.

14. Internal/External Patrol Competitions will be carried out randomly. It’s up to the Patrol Members to maintain their skills & ask questions if in doubt.

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Patrol Procedures

START OF PATROL END OF PATROL

1. All members arrive at least 30mins prior to start

2. Minimum standards assessed (numbers, quals)

3. Equipment should be checked and set up for patrol (incl Oxygen stores and AED self-test)

4. Patrolled area location should be assessed and established

5. Fuel stocks should be checked and any requirements actioned (via the Fuel Officer)

6. Paperwork completed (patrol log) and or Patrol App logged onto.

7. A ‘Patrol Briefing’ should be conducted with all patrol members, discussing: - Roles/Responsibilities - Scanning and Surveillance - Carrying tubes + radios when on beach - Radio Use (channels / callsigns) - Rotation Roster (Tent-Flags-Roving-

Break-Tent) - Uniform standards & public image - Particular hazards / risks - Rules around leaving the patrol (asking

Patrol Captain) - Use of ATV - Any equipment issues - Activities and training/scenarios for the

day (in quiet times) - Inductions/introductions of any new

members or substitutes. 8. Sign on with SurfCom via the Patrol App

use the radios for a radio and comms check.

1. Scanning/Surveillance maintained by at

least 3 Lifesaver during ‘pack-up’ if available

2. Rescue equipment still available during ‘pack-up’ (radio, tube, ATV, IRB)

3. Paperwork fully completed (Patrol, Incident, Radio & Powercraft Logs)

4. Sign-off and appropriate information provided to SurfCom

5. All equipment cleaned and appropriately stored

6. Radios placed on charge 7. Outboard ‘flushed’ and stored 8. ATV hosed thoroughly including all metal

parts and under-carriage 9. IRB and ATV stored ‘Rescue Ready’ for

after-hours callouts 10. Any supply requirements or equipment

damage/failures reported (same-day) to the appropriate club officer

11. ‘Patrol Debrief’ should be conducted with all patrol members, discussing: - Rescues/incidents and key activities from

the day (standout performances) - Any questions/concerns from the

members & things learned - Upcoming events/opportunities - Training options / needs / desires - Rescue of the Month nominations - Next patrol date

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Rookies All nippers in the U13 and U14 age groups can become part of the Surf Life Saving Central Coast Rookie Program. The Rookie Program plays a significant role in developing our “NIPPERS” into future surf lifesavers. The Rookie program provides hands-on experience that is essential to developing effective lifesaving skills, teamwork, surf education, beach management and patrol experience through participation and social development. Every rookie is awarded a Rookie certificate at the Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club annual presentation night.

Requirements

All Rookies are encouraged to attend Rookie functions and events. Complete a minimum of 20 patrol hours each season in U13’s and U14’s. Advise the Club Captain and/or Patrol Captain if they are not able to attend their

rostered volunteer patrols. Gain, as a minimum, their SLSA Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) Be in FULL Rookie uniform whilst on patrol (hat, shirt, shorts and cap if SRC qualified). All under 14’s must have passed their SRC by 31 December to be eligible to compete

at branch and state carnivals. Complete their Rookie passport at every patrol. (This is to be handed in completed at

the end of the season to your Rookie Coordinator). Begin training for their Bronze Medallion (must be 15yrs of age to sit exam).

Rookie co-coordinator for the 2018-2019 season is Carole Luntungan. If you have any questions, please call either Carol on 0411 237 344 or Club Captain – Shaun Gersch.

Any Under 14 competitors, who wishes to compete at carnivals, must have gained their SRC by 31 December. They are also required to have the regulatory minimum of 25 patrol hours if wanting to compete in any U15 events.

Courses and Awards

Paul Dowdell, the Club’s Director of Education organizes all courses and awards and can be contacted on 0425 839 113 or by email gusdowds@hotmail.com. Please check SLSCC website, Shelly Beach Facebook Page and the club’s website for dates and times of any upcoming courses. If you have your Provide First Aid, CPR, or spinal award from a provider other than Surf Life Saving, please provide a copy to Paul. If it is equivalent to the units on offer from SLSNSW it can then be recorded on the list of your qualifications in Surfguard. Shelly Beach SLSC will cover the cost of courses for active patrolling members (with the exception of commercial first aid courses), however non- patrolling, or non- active members must pay for courses at time of booking. Payment can be paid direct to the clubs bank account or through SLSNSW for commercial first aid courses. Most awards will have a yearly proficiency and skills maintenance requirement. We will run most of these during your normal patrol days, however IRB Crew and IRB driver proficiency will still be run on certain days as they require an IRB Assessor to be present. Presentation of awards achieved will be present at the senior presentation.

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SBSLSC Skills Maintenance and Proficiency Updates All active patrolling members must re-qualify by 31 December 2018. This year the skills maintenance is divided into two categories, there is an online component that must be completed, the access is at www.surflifesaving.com.au

Select Members Area log in log in with your username and password Then select the membership tab Scroll down and select the courses tab Click the red log in to eLearning tab (no password required) Click on my training tab and your relevant courses should be there.

You will need to complete all the modules for the awards you hold. For those that are unable to gain access to the online component the relevant sections can be done verbally with club skills maintenance delegate. The second part of Skills maintenance is the practical session which involves a run/ swim/ run, and board or tube rescue for Bronze Medallion holders, CPR for all members, and any ARTC or Spinal award holders will have a relevant practical session and proficiency refresher. These sessions will be carried during your normal patrol hours.

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Coaching Shelly Beach SLSC has many coaches this season that will facilitate all disciplines for any interested members. Check Shelly Beach SLSC Activities TEAM APP for training times, days and any important updates. At the time of publication this year’s coaches are:

Director of Surf Sport: Andrew Hessel Senior Coach’s Water: Tom Simpson Adam Smith Angus McKay Senior Coach Sand: David Smith Junior Coach’s Water: Sean Mitchel Ivor Kenny John Dosanjh Oliver Sigl Junior Coach Sand: David Smith IMPORTATNT: Anyone training must wear the compulsory fluorescent pink rash vest or equivalent during all water-training events – Obtainable from our Uniform Officer Janine Shearer. Equipment - Refer to policy on equipment use on website SBSLSC has equipment that is used in both lifesaving and competition. All members are asked to take good care of all equipment. Club mals are only to be used by Surf Rescue Certificate holders and above. Nipper boards are for the use of JAC members only, and only during designated training and competition times. Skis can only be used by Bronze holders and all club craft is to be enjoyed only in appropriate surf conditions. All craft must be washed and stored correctly after use. Any damage should be reported immediately to the Board and Ski Captain Tom Simpson. Board Hire Scheme A board scheme will be in place for mals and fiberglass nipper boards if sufficient craft are available. Craft will be available for lease for the current season. Fees and bond vary depending on craft grade. Members taking part in the board scheme are to participate in regular club training, carnivals & club events. Application forms and policy are available from the Board and Ski Captain Tom Simpson.

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Calendar 1st day of nippers 14th October 2018 1st day of nipper attendance recording 21st October 2018 Last day of nippers 10th March 2019 The calendar is on the website and is subject to change. Please attend JAC address prior to nippers for up to date information each week. CARNIVALS Uniforms All junior participants must wear a club cap whilst on the beach and ideally club costumes whilst participating in any competition including club championships. All senior participants should ideally wear club costumes whilst participating in any competition including club championships. They are required to wear club cap at carnivals. Our Uniform Officer will have uniforms available throughout the season.

Pink high visibility vests are mandatory for all water competitors. This will apply to all competitors from Under 8’s up to Masters that compete in any water events for the 2018/2019 season. The vests for all surf sports competition events should be the new seasons pink vest.

Carnival Entry Fees Carnival entry fees are set for each of the three local junior carnivals. The cost for 2018-2019 season are $16.50 per competitor per carnival, late fees are $8.25. Senior and Junior Branch carnival fees are set at $22.00 per competitor. The State entry and ‘State Package’ cost varies from year to year based on what is included and how much fundraising is achieved. Please refer to the “Competition Levy Policy”. Officials and water safety

The club needs to provide a number of water safety and officials for all carnivals, in accordance with ratios set by the organizing body. Each age group needs to provide enough parents to sufficiently cover the water safety and official requirements for their age group. Unfortunately, if there are insufficient water safety or official that volunteer for each carnival, a ballot will be conducted to randomly select nippers that will not be able to compete. Excluded from the ballot will be nippers whose families have provided, water safety, officials, age managers, coaches or other volunteers contributing to the carnival.

This is an open invitation to all parents to be directly involved and participate in SBSLSC nippers. To enable you to assist with water safety you need your SRC or Bronze Medallion and maintain that proficiency. Many parents complete their Bronze, and in doing so enjoy the learning experience and involvement in Surf Life Saving. You also get the best view of the races and keep cool on hot summer days. Water safety is rotated so you will not be out there longer than you can handle. To enable you to official you can complete the Level 1 officials’ course that is conducted by the SLSCC.

Check with our Director of Education for SRC, Bronze and Officials courses that are advertised on the Club Facebook page. Official Courses are listed on the Central Coast Branch website. Any of the committee would love to hear from you if you would like to help.

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NIPPERS AGE GROUPS Nippers are placed into age groups according to Surf Lifesaving NSW guidelines. For insurance reasons, risk management and as club policy, we cannot place nippers with friends, relatives or siblings if they are in a different age group (younger or older). Listed below are the age groups members will be in for the 2018/2019 season if they are born between the following dates: 1st October 2004 to 30th September 2005 Under 14 1st October 2005 to 30th September 2006 Under 13 1st October 2006 to 30th September 2007 Under 12 1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008 Under 11 1st October 2008 to 30th September 2009 Under 10 1st October 2009 to 30th September 2010 Under 9 1st October 2010 to 30th September 2011 Under 8 1st October 2011 to 30th September 2012 Under 7 1st October 2012 to 30th September 2013 Under 6

Ducks for Bucks

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Seniors Competition Please check the Shelly Beach SLSC Activities TEAM APP for updates. Purpose: To encourage senior participation and involvement and set an example for junior

members. To provide additional opportunities for competition. To encourage a Friendly, Healthy Competition, Sportsmanship Culture. Seniors Events: Events are held on selected Sunday mornings at start times posted in our Calendar &

TEAM APP, start times will be strictly adhered to. Encourage participation in all competition events (ski, swim, board, sprint and flags). Events may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Events applicable to age groups will be ran separately but where events are applicable

multiple age groups, we will run these events together (numbers permitting. Generally events are as follows: U15s- Swim & Board sprints and flags. U17s-Opens- Swim, Board & Ski, sprints and flags. Masters- Swim Board & Ski, sprints and flags. Ironman events Events may be changed or extra events added to enable some variety. Club Championship Days: All events to commence at times posted & will start sharply on time. Four competition days are scheduled with one full day dropped (for the purpose of the

point score only). In addition to the events mentioned above, club championship days will also include an

iron person. The iron person will follow the ski, swim and board and will be run as a separate event. The iron person will include the ski for U19’s and above.

The iron person will be included in the club championship point score if the event is run in its complete form e.g. the ski is included for U19’s and above.

U15’s and U17’s will participate together in water events and separately for sand events. U19’s, Open’s and Master’s will participate together in water events and separately for

sand events. Points will be awarded on a 4/3/2/1 (first to fourth) basis for all events and the three

highest point scorers in each respective age group will receive an award. The male and female point scores will be separate in each age category. Members will only be eligible for an award in their age category. A manager will be nominated to record results for club championship.

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Senior Perpetual Events: One day has been set aside for club members to contest perpetual events. The events contested will be an iron person and a tube race. Perpetual trophies will be awarded to the male and female who win the perpetual event

in each of the following age categories: U15’s, U17’s, U19’s, Opens and Masters. The iron person will include the ski for U19’s and above. The ski leg must be completed in

order to be eligible for an award. Members will only be eligible for an award in their age category.

U/6 and U/7 Membership U/6 and U/7 members may participate in activities on an educational basis only. Clubs are not compelled to run activities for these age groups. It is entirely up to the individual Club; however, children in these age groups may not compete in any point score/ championship events. A child may join a Club as soon as he/she turns 5 years of age. No Club is to accept membership of a child until they have reached the age of five years to comply with insurance requirements.

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Safety and parent participation A Parent/Guardian is required to remain in attendance during all training or nipper activities. Please liaise with your child’s Age Manager regarding any competition or nipper matter rather than with the Water Captain or other officials directly. Nippers is about building surf skills, confidence and good sportsmanship. In order for your child to get the most out of nippers, please consider the following:

Remember children participate in surf lifesaving for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage children to participate - do not force them.

Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing Encourage children always to play according to the rules and to settle disagreements

without resorting to hostility or violence. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a competition. Remember

that children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skill in all participants. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. Respect officials’ decisions and teach children to do likewise. Show appreciation for volunteer coaches, officials and administrators. Without them your

child could not participate. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person, regardless of their age,

gender, ability, cultural background or religion.

All members are expected to follow the SLSA Code of Conduct – see web links in Member Safety and Wellbeing Policy section. This is a condition of membership. Nippers is entirely run by volunteers and this only happens with parent involvement. Each family is asked to make one member available to help out on Sundays. You do not have to be skilled in the surf, there are plenty of jobs to do and it can be great fun to be involved. Additionally, we ask all parents who are not Age Managers, officials or patrolling members to assist with beach set up and pack up when it is your age group’s turn to help. Please arrive 15mins earlier than by either 830am for under 11’s to 14’s and 900am for under 6’s to 10’s on the day. The roster will be on the website or from your Age Manager.

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Water Safety The safety of our children is paramount! Events may be cancelled or moved to safer waters at the discretion of the Water Captain, President and Patrol Captain.

All Water Safety MUST hold a Bronze Medallion or SRC with current proficiency and wear orange water safety caps & rash shirts for easy identification. Water events will not be conducted until there is sufficient water safety to ensure the safety of all competitors. We would love for you to obtain your SRC or Bronze to perform water safety. See the Director of Education or check out course dates on Facebook.

Proficiency Pre-Requisites

Children are not taught to swim at Nippers. We strongly recommend that children attend regular swimming lessons until at least squad level. Pool swimming is essential to develop the strength and confidence that nippers require to negotiate surf conditions. Surf swim training focuses on negotiating waves, rips and sweeps and using them to the swimmer’s advantage. Children who swim regularly prove to be the most capable in the surf and ultimately gain the most from participating in nippers. The following junior skill assessment must be undertaken by every junior member. Proficiency dates will be published on the website and calendar. Every junior member is required to complete the preliminary skills evaluation, conducted by the club, prior to any junior water activity, training or competition being undertaken in the water or on the sand. In addition, nippers must have paid their membership fee and completed registration forms before participating so that they are covered under our insurance policy. For insurance reasons it is not possible to give anyone a ‘trial’ at nippers before joining.

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SLSA Age Group Evaluations and Surf Education Awards

Age Preliminary Evaluation

Competition Evaluation Skills Surf Education

Under 6

From a standing position in waist deep water perform a front glide and recover to a secure position. Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position

Surf Play 1

Under 7

From a standing position in waist deep water perform a front glide, kick for 3m and recover to a secure position. Perform a back or front float for a few seconds and recover to a secure position

Surf Play 2

Under 8

25m swim (any recognised stroke) 1 minute survival float

Nil( No water competition, except for wade which takes place in waist deep water)

Surf Aware 1

Under 9 25m swim (any recognised stroke ) 1 minute survival float

Minimum 150m open water swim (any recognised stroke)

Surf Aware 2

Under 10 25m swim (any recognised stroke ) 1.5 minute survival float

Minimum 150m open water swim (any recognised stroke)

Surf Safe 1

Under 11 50m swim (any recognised stroke) 2 minute survival float

Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke)

Surf Safe 2

Under 12 100m swim (any recognised stroke) 2 minute survival float

Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke)

Surf Smart 1

Under 13 150m swim (any recognised stroke) 3 minute survival float

Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke)

Surf Smart 2

Under 14 200m swim (any recognised stroke) 3 minute survival float

Minimum 200m open water swim (any recognised stroke)

Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)

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Season Awards & Points Score 2018 / 2019 Attendance 1 attendance point will be granted for each club day attended where at least 2 or more events have been completed. Nippers commences 14th October 2018. Attendance points start 21st October 2018.

Surf Education Training Nippers will go ahead rain, hail, or shine. Wet weather does not stop our nippers! We may move or cancel water events. Age Managers may take advantage of bad weather to conduct surf education for their age group. This will happen on one of the nipper days early in the season, selected by the Age Manager based on the weather and surf conditions. This is compulsory and must be completed by 31 December 2018 for any nippers competing at carnivals. 100% Attendance and Perpetual Awards The 100% Attendance Award will be provided for all who achieve 100% attendance at Nipper events (must complete 2 events weekly) between 14th October 2018 and 10th March 2019 (excluding non-nipper days).

Members who attend a junior carnival in club colours but do not compete will still qualify for that day’s attendance point.

The Achievement of a Minimum of 50% attendance is required for eligibility of any age group award.

An attendance exemption may be granted in exceptional circumstances when a nipper is competing in another sport at State level or above. A form is available for this purpose and the exemption must be applied for prior to the event. Please contact the JAC President.

The Club has a number of perpetual awards for nippers each year, such as most improved, most consistent performance etc. Nominations will be sought towards the end of the season. The Achievement of a Minimum of 70% attendance is required for eligibility of any perpetual award. Please see the website for the Award criteria.

Championship and Ironperson There is a Shelly Beach Club Championship day for the Juniors. This will be held on Sunday 17th February 2019, with a back-up day on the 24th February as per the club calendar.

For each child, they will score points based on where they place in each event. Please note the scoring is based on a days performance as a whole and not on individual events.

The Ironperson Event will be held on the 17th of February 2019. Ironperson events will start after all Club Championship events have finished.

If conditions prevent the Club Championship Day from occurring, the next available nipper day will be utilised to complete the event. All competitors must complete each event unaided in order to be eligible for point’s allocation.

All events are conducted and results determined in accordance with the current edition of the SLSNSW Officials Surf Sports Manual.

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Point Score Point score for the 2018 / 2019 season, will be as the current edition of the SLSNSW Officials Surf Sports Manual with the exception of the 1 point for finishing the event.

All Events

1st place 6 points 2nd place 5 points 3rd place 4 points 4th place 3 points 5th place 2 points 6th place 1 point Finishing the event 1 point for finishing

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Sponsors of Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club 2018 – 2019 Season

(All Sponsors have entered into a sponsorhship agreement. Please refer to the Management System for forms relating to Sponsorship)

Our Sponsors