2008 Annual General Meeting & Annual Report

Members are reminded that the 2008 Annual General Meeting of the Sandridge Life Saving Club will be held on Saturday 20th September 2008 at the Sandridge Life Saving Club, 240 The Boulevard, Port Melbourne, commencing at 10.00am. The meeting will be followed by a BBQ to welcome in the new Board of Directors. Nominations are invited for the following positions:

AGM Agenda and Nomination Form (pdf 65K).
Annual Report 2007 - 2008 (pdf 1.5MB).

Launch Gallery

Sandridge LSC to host 2009 Westpac Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships

The largest event on the Victorian lifesaving calendar is coming to Sandridge LSC.

Over 1000 competitors from over 30 clubs from all corners of the state will converge onto Sandridge beach for 2 action packed days of competition on Saturday 7th – Sunday 8th March 2009 to battle it out in the Victorian Junior Lifesaving Championships.

Easily the biggest event ever to hit Sandridge, the Championships is sure to put the club on the map as a premier venue in Victoria as well as highlight the progression the club has made in its resurrection over the last 4 years.

"This will be a real challenge for our club." Sandridge President, Malcolm Freake, commented. "This will be a big test for us, and we will need help from all our members, our local rotary club and support from all other clubs in the movement."

Launch Gallery

Sandridge wins District Patrol Competition!

In what can only be described as a truly phenomenal performance, Sandridge LSC has staged a remarkable turnaround to leap from last position in the Port Phillip District Patrol Efficiency Competition, to Champions in just one season. Floundering at the bottom of the 7 club table in 2006-07, Sandridge experienced an amazing growth in Active Membership in season 2007-08, coupled with a new approach towards patrols saw Sandridge come out on top in this year's competition. The terrific result also included a rise from last (46th) to 20th in the State Competition, the biggest improvement of any club in Victoria.

All patrolling members are to be congratulated on this outstanding effort, especially to those who were present during the random audits that count towards the competition.

Let's aim to go back to back in 2008-09 and break into the top ten for the state.

Results of Patrol Competition (pdf 87KB)

Launch Gallery

August Bronze Medallion Squad

Our first Bronze squad for the season has already been run with 6 new members being awarded with their Bronze Medallions. Big congratulations to them all, we look forward to these new members joining us on the beach for patrols this summer:

Course instructor, Banjo Anderson, was heard to have said "the 6 that we put through their exam on Saturday were the best 6 candidates I've ever been involved with". Sounds like a great addition to our club.

Well done and thank you to Banjo and his team of Sean Lawler, David Hysen, Imogen Dingle, Ned Douglas and Amanda McPherson for working tirelessly to ensure the course was a success and the candidates breezed through their exam.

Launch Gallery

Winter BBQ

The Sandridge BBQ held on the 26th August was a great success. Many of the fantastic club members along with others who have a keen interest in the Ridge came along for a relaxing afternoon of sausages, salads, bread and cheeky Banjo's mum's 'delightful' blueberry scones - which can now exclusively be revealed actually came from Bakers Delight!

The rain held off and the wind was cool but there was an air of excitement and enthusiasm for the future of the club including the coming patrol season. The 240 The Boulevard location was decorated with some lovely Sandridge paraphernalia such as vintage caps and some old slightly stretched blue and red bathers which provided many laughs and inspiration for future competitors.

Thank you to all who attended and enjoyed the day. If you couldn't make it to this BBQ and are most highly likely feeling a little disappointed, don't worry because we look forward to having more BBQ's in the future and seeing you there, particularly at the AGM on September 20.

Submitted by Sarah Lawrence

Launch Gallery

Nippers & Age Managers Forums

With the exciting news that Sandridge will be commencing a Nipper Program this season comes the requirement for Age Managers within the club. Age Managers are the members (parents and other helpers) who assist in running different activities throughout the Nipper Program. Age Managers are important to the successful conduct of Nippers and to the safety of lifesaving activities at our club.

These forums have been set up by Life Saving Victoria to encourage any active member wanting to be involved with Nippers this year to attend, learn more and use the day as a networking opportunity. There will be time to liaise with other clubs to share ideas on making Nippers a safe and fun experience for new and existing members.

These forums will also provide an opportunity for members to complete their Age Managers Accreditation.

Please Register by Monday, 6 October, 2008

Further Info & Registration Form (pdf 38KB)

Launch Gallery

IRB Course

An Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) course will be commencing at Sandridge this Sunday for all members who are interested. There will be an IRB Crew and IRB Driver course available.

The course will run on the following dates:

Please contact Zeb Pheonix if you would like to attend on
0408 433 870 or isixhosa@gmail.com.

Launch Gallery

LSV Aquatic Sport Calendar

Life Saving Victoria has released the Aquatic Sport Calendar for season 2008-09. It’s great to see a Senior Carnival back at Fairhaven, our sister club beach this season plus of course the State Junior Championships right here at Sandridge.

LSV Sport Calendar (pdf 58KB)

Launch Gallery

Yoga's Back!

After a nice little winter break, our ever popular Thursday Night Yoga session will return on 9th October. The lovely Claire Dean will again take the sessions.

Thursday’s 6 – 7pm
Bluearth Building, Level 6, 1 Bowen Cres, Melbourne.
Members $10 / Non-members $15

Please contact email@sandridge.org.au to put yourself on the weekly reminder email.

Launch Gallery

Ski/Kayak Races

Our resident paddling coach, Jarad Kohlar, has organised friendly Surf Ski/Ocean Kayak Criterium races to take place at Sandridge on the last Wednesday of every month. All levels are welcome with multiple grades available.

$15 entry per person

All ocean paddling craft are welcome.

Cash prizes top five A grade. Cash prize for winner of B grade and spot prize for winner of C grade.

For further information please contact Jarad on 0409 786 237 or jarad@peakadventure.com.au.

Launch Gallery

Paid Lifeguard & Casual Work with LSV

Expressions of Interest are now being called for those who wish to be considered for positions as paid lifeguards during the 2008/2009 season.

Life Saving Victoria are also recruiting new staff to conduct Education programs over the upcoming 2008/2009 summer. Staff will have the opportunity to travel around the state teaching water safety to schools and community groups at a range of venues; from local beaches and classrooms, to rivers, lakes and dams.

Paid Lifeguard Information & Application (pdf 236KB)
Casual Work Information & Application (pdf 146KB)

Launch Gallery

Level 1 Officials Course

A Level 1 Officials Course is being run on Wednesday 8th October, 6–10pm at LSV. Anyone interested needs to register, via the form below, by 1st October.

Course Registration Form (pdf 75KB)

Launch Gallery

Member Profile: Banjo Anderson

Nickname/s	BJ
Age	17
Born where?	Melbourne
Single/married/kids	Single
Current Job	Event Medical
Dream job	Ambassador to Spain
Role at Sandridge LSC	Trainer
Claim to fame	Work for Ken Fletcher (yeh, not that impressive I know)
How many pairs of shoes do you own?	5
When did you begin Surf Lifesaving and why?	2003 at Fairhaven because Mum wanted cheap child care and nippers was offering
How long at Sandridge?	Since 2006
Member of which other surf club/s?	Fairhaven
Any Rescues?	Yes. I've had my fair share of action
Do you compete?	This season I will
Which events?	U/19 Surf Boats
Other interests/hobbies	Footy and Drumming
Three people you would like to invite to dinner	JFK, Kevin Rudd and Eddie Mabo
Favourite: Album	Vulture Street – Powderfinger
Film	The Dish/The Castle
TV show	Clearly surf patrol
Food	Can’t go past teppanyaki
Biggest wave you've ever caught	3 metres and it was un-intentional. Yes – I got creamed
Do you stop singing when the person in the next car looks at you?	Nope
Best Sandridge moment	Assessment day for the winter squads 2008
If you could have 1 special power, what would it be	To be able to think of something, say a magic word, and for it to happen
What was something you were into before it became popular?	Ned Douglas
What is the 1 thing you always carry with you?	Mobile Phone
What I like about Life Saving	The hot days on the beach
Worst injury sustained	4 Fractures in my left wrist
If I could exchange one part of my body for a new one, it would be	My hair
... and that's because ...	Who likes comb overs these days?
Favourite beach	Fairhaven
One place I have to go before I leave this earth	Ireland
I drive a	Lot of people insane? I’m underage lets remember
Most embarrassing moment	Being concussed by hitting myself in the head with a hammer, and then having to explain it to the doctor
Do you know who Shaggy is?	Yeh, I see the Muppet 5 days a week at school!
Who would win in a fight between you & Kung Fu Panda?	Kung Fu Panda – but only by a TKO