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Westpac Victorian Junior Life Saving Championships

Only 1 week to go til the biggest event ever to hit Sandridge Beach rolls into town. On Sat 7 & Sun 8 March, over 1200 Nippers from across the state will converge on Sandridge to put their lifesaving skills to the test in the Victorian Junior Championships.

This is a huge event, in which Sandridge Life Saving Club has been given the honour of hosting for the very first time. On top of that, history will be made as over 20 Nippers will represent Sandridge in competition for the very first time!

It’s going to take a huge effort from all members and some help from the local community to ensure its success. We still need people to help out on Friday afternoon and across the weekend in various roles such as work party, car park attendants and of course, Patrolling.

Please let Brad know if you can help on 9820 6363 or
email@sandridge.org.au

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Governor-General Shows Her Appreciation

Victoria was dealing with a heatwave of unprecedented proportions. This circumstance meant that people were using the beaches for extended periods. Given the extreme situation the Premier put out a call for all Emergency Services to respond to protect the Victorian Community.

The response from all clubs was outstanding and demonstrated in the most practical sense that we are truly a committed and complimentary part of the Emergency Services. As a result of the response the Governor-General has seen fit to formally write to all agencies noting her appreciation.

Governor-General Letter of Appreciation (pdf 26KB)

Thanks for your support in Patrolling on the 30+ degree days.

Malcolm Freake
President

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Big Bay Swim

Great conditions greeted the swimmers at Sandridge for the annual Big Bay Swim last week. Over 150 swimmers took on the 3.2km challenge across to Williamstown Harbour. The Rotary Club of Point Gellibrand once again did a sensational job in organising the now traditional event.

Huge congratulations and thank you to those of you who were out in force in the red & yellow, ensuring all swimmers enjoyed a safe journey across the shipping channel. All reports from the competitors were that they felt extremely safe knowing the Sandridge Lifesavers were by their side on boards, skis and the IRB. Another great job by all involved.

Bunnings Fundraising BBQ

I would like to thank everybody that was involved in the Bunnings Sausage Sizzle weekend. Not only was it a great fundraiser, it also was great PR for the club within the local community. So in a little way it shows the potential of:

The power of working together

One person working with purpose and vision can accomplish great things. But a group of people working together can also bring the rewards of shared experience, shared successes as well as shared support in times of disappointment. Working together develops bonds of friendship that develop us as individuals. It also allows for greater creativity that can generate extraordinary outcomes.

Almost $3,000 profit for the weekend was a great outcome. Thanks to Bunnings and thanks to all the helpers, well done.

Malcolm Freake
President

Upcoming Courses

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Bronze Medallion Course

Are you ready to join the best patrol team in the land at Sandridge Beach? Got what it takes to earn you Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion?

If yes, there is a meeting planned for you:

Come with your diary in hand as this will not only be a session to outline what’s involved in the course, but to also work out the best times and dates to run the course so as to cater to your lifestyle as best we can.

Please register your attendance at this meeting via reply email on
email@sandridge.org.au

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IRB Course

Want to take the next step up from a basic patrolling member?
An IRB Crew and IRB Driver Course is scheduled over 2 nights:

Please let us know if you’re keen to obtain your IRB Awards:
email@sandridge.org.au

Fast Track Pool Lifeguard Course

Life Saving Victoria will now be enrolling interested members into a Fast Track Pool Lifeguard Course.

For more info: Click Here (pdf 23KB).

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Member Profile: Josh Charlesworth

Nickname/s	Josho
Age	35
Born where?	Newcastle, NSW
Single/married/kids	Married, two kids
Current Job	Manager – Information Management
Dream job	Fighter Pilot
Role at Sandridge LSC	Nippers & Junior Activities
Claim to fame	Wish I had one
How many pairs of shoes do you own?	5
When did you begin Surf Lifesaving and why?	About 20 years or so ago. My parents thought it would get rid of my excess energy. My wife thinks the same that’s why I’m still involved.
How long at Sandridge?	Two or three years
Member of which other surf club/s?	Just Sandridge
Any Rescues?	None
Do you compete?	Used to
Which events?	Swim, board & ski
Other interests/hobbies	Anything outdoors
Three people you would like to invite to dinner	Jessica Alba, Bill Clinton & Lance Armstrong
Favourite: Album	Foo Fighters (all of them)
Film	Die Hard
TV show	Bones
Food	Pizza
Beverage	Coke (full strength none of this diet, zero or imitation rubbish)
Biggest wave you've ever caught	Solid 1.5 at Torquay
Do you stop singing when the person in the next car looks at you?	Yes, too embarrassing
Best Sandridge moment	Seeing how much fun all the nippers have on Friday nights
If you could have 1 special power, what would it be	Speed, I’m not the fastest runner
What was something you were into before it became popular?	Mountain biking
What is the 1 thing you always carry with you?	iPod
What I like about Life Saving	It’s Australian. It’s something that identifies our culture and our country.
Worst injury sustained	Tore all the tendons from my ankle playing rugby
If I could exchange one part of my body for a new one, it would be	My back
... and that's because ...	It's a bit tired, never stretch so only myself to blame
Favourite beach	Nobby's, Newcastle
One place I have to go before I leave this earth	Norway
I drive a	Subaru Forester
Most embarrassing moment	Running every morning to make my train. The same people see me every morning running, they must wonder why I don't leave 5 minutes earlier. Becomes embarrassing after a while.
Do you know who Shaggy is?	Yes
Who would win in a fight between you & Angelina Jolie?	Tough question but she hasn't seen my Kung Fu Panda moves. (She would, easy. Can't hit a girl!).

The Plug

Cath Williams
Thanks to Cath who has generously sponsored the Nipper Competition Team for the State Championships.

Cath is doing FebFast which is a month off alcohol to help raise money for kids with alcohol and drug problems - you can make a donation to her cause: www.everydayhero.com.au

Biggin Scott Real Estate
Port Melbourne
www.bigginscott.com.au
David Lack
8671 3777
0418 996 265.

Thanks to David at Biggin Scott for sponsoring the Nipper Competition Team and supplying an advertising board for the State Champs.

Sudocrem
Sudocrem may well be known for preventing nappy rash but has many other applications such as relieving and healing:
- pressure sores;
- incontinence dermatitis;
- eczema and minor skin irritations
- assisting in the relief of sun burn.

Please visit the website for full details of its many and varied uses: www.sudocrem.com.au

Thanks to Sudocrem who donated a Nipper Board.

Pyke Family Wellbeing Centre
377 Bay Street
Port Melbourne VIC 3207
ph. (03) 9646 1414
emily@pykewellbeing.com.au

Thanks to Pyke FWC for the donation of a Nipper Board.

Irene's Dry Cleaning
Same Day Service | On site Cleaning | Alterations | Mending Laundry | Ironing Service
389 Bay Street Port Melbourne 3207
Phone/Fax: 9646 8966
Email: irenes_drycleaning@hotmail.com

A Family Business since 1972

Thanks to the crew down at Irene's who have been washing our Patrol Uniforms this season free of charge. Be sure to get down there when you need some dry cleaning done and let them know you're a member of Sandridge LSC.