Lorne Mower November 2024
The countdown is on
Get ready for summer, requal, Pier to Pub, Mountain to Surf, the beach, the sun (we hope), there is so much just around the corner. But before then, there are some things for you to know, consider and maybe action. But first let’s hear (Iiterally!) from our President. Over to you Heath.
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Pier to Pub/Mountain to Surf entries open 4 November
The (mainly) new committee has been meeting in smoky backrooms, to develop the best events for 2025. Well okay, the smoky backrooms are really zoom calls…We are pleased to announce that our major sponsor Powercor is back again, supporting the events and the Lorne SLSC. In addition to their amazing financial support they’ll again be showing off their boom lifts, it really is the best way to get a view of the race! There is also a new marketing team, and PR agency (with big shoes to fill) and we’re all super excited. Want to know more? Jump onto the Pier to Pub page on the club website.
Get ready for season 2024/25
Welcome back to another season on the beach. I’m really excited to get back into the lifesaving season with everyone. Our patrols will start November 23rd and go till April 21. The main season has also been extended for both patrols and lifeguards till the end of February with the warmer weather predicted. All patrol captains should have reached out to their respective patrols and calendar invites will be sent out this week. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to get in touch.
cheers, Nick captain@lornesurfclub.com.au
Are you an active member and want to swim the P2P?
The (new) Pier to Pub committee has been working super hard and the event is only a few days away from entries opening. If you are an active member and you want to swim you need to meet specific criteria and apply to the Club Captain before 22 November. Please read this document for all the details that you need to know. send your application to Nick at captain@lornesurfclub.com.au
Vale Don Heathcote
Donald E. Heathcote AM known to most club members as “8 Day”, for his capacity to fit 8 days of activity into every week, passed away on 22 October 2024.
Throughout his surf club career, Don was involved in many aspects of the club, as a competitor, coach, competition official and office bearer. He became Club Captain in 1964 and was active in the life saving movement at a state level, involved in SLSV State Centre for a number of years.
Don is best remembered for coaching the Lorne team to victory in the National 6 man R&R Championship in 1973 at Burleigh Heads. The flag with “Association Premiers 1972-73”, which flies above the clubhouse, commemorates this achievement.
Don coached the Lorne R&R team to win 13 consecutive State Titles.
For his outstanding achievements and support of the club Don was awarded life membership of Lorne SLSC in 1973.Our condolences to his family and friends. A great clubman, he will be missed.
Is your Working With Children Check (WWCC) up-to-date??
All members 18 years and over must have a valid WWCC. Is your Check up-to-date? Make sure it is valid for the coming season. You can renew your Check online from six months before its expiry date until three months after it has expired. If you are a new member and have an existing Check you simply need to add Lorne SLSC as another volunteer organisation. Remember, the Check for volunteers is at no cost. Need more information, check out this article from LSV.
To check on your Check or if you need to get one in place for this season, go to https://service.vic.gov.au/services/working-with-children
Thanks, Alice admin@lornesurfclub.com.au
Nippers squad and competition update
We have started the season with beautiful weather and perfect Lorne conditions for our weekly Friday night/Sunday morning Nippers Squad sessions. It is great to see the confidence skills and friendship. Welcome to all our new families and a big welcome and thankyou to our Water Safety & Age Manager Team. It has been wonderful to have Nicole Thwaites, Hannah Oostryck, Tom Dawson, Leon Walker and Matt Payton join the water safety team. Super sausage sizzle organised by Lucy & Ed Erftemeyer.
Competitions
The first Carnival of the season was the Endurance Championships @ Mentone LSC. We had a small team take on the challenge.
U12s 2km run, 1km swim & 2km board : solid performance by Craig McKerron (6th swim) & Joseph Coventry (3rd run).
U15s 4km run, 2km swim, 4km Board: Cadel Cross (1st run)
U17s 4km run, 2km swim, 4km Board, 6km ski: Will Newton (3rd swim), Jesse Russell (4th Ski) Jack McKerron (9th ski), Sam Essing
Masters 4km run, 2km swim, 4km Board, 6km ski: Tristan Read (1st swim & ski), Mark Essing (3rd swim), Dave Coventry (4th swim) Thanks to officials Kirilee Wilson and Graham Rice, Water Safety Mark Essing, setup/packup Jesse Russell, Katie Cross, Dave Coventry.
Pic: Jesse Russell and Jack McKerron, U17 Ski Race
Summer Nippers Intensive : Nippers/ SRC/GapYear
Sharon Tyrer and our Club Admin Alice Van Deuren have been busy collecting nipper registrations, swim proficiencies etc. Confirmation emails will be sent out soon with an information pack.
Thank you, Kirilee and Sharon youth@lornesurfclub.com.au
Have you come across any maintenance issues in the club house?
A dripping tap, stuck door, broken window. Accidents happen, but we need to know about it.Find an issue, use this QR code to tell us about it. If we don’t know, we can’t fix it. And if QR codes are not your thing, you can follow this link
Did you know the Lorne SLSC is a registered charity?
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Thank you to our generous sponsors for supporting the Lorne SLSC, and Pier to Pub and Mountain to Surf events – we couldn’t do it without you. 