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Calling all Juniors, Seniors & Masters!!! 2nd February 2010 Charmaine & Allie have gotten in touch to remind everyone about this years National Stillwater Championships in Cardiff! ALL ENTRIES MUST BE IN BY THE FOLLOWING DATES IF YOU WISH TO COMPETE: Saturday 6th February for Junior entries Saturday 13th February for Seniors & Masters entries Only 11 Junior, 2 Senior & 4 Masters entries have been recieved so far!!!! If you havent yet gotten yourself an entry form, you can get one by clicking on the applicable link below: To download a Seniors & Masters Nationals entry form, click here [.doc file, Microsoft Word required - 35kb] To download a Juniors Nationals entry form, click here [.doc file, Microsoft Word required - 34.5kb] Allie Priddis will be at the leisure centre on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday for training sessions in the evenings, but if you're unable to get to the leisure centre, then please post it to 22 Chaddiford Lane, Barnstaple, Ex31 1RE. Contact numbers and further contact & event information can be found on the entry forms. "If we want to retain the prestigious Superclub trophy for another year we need to gain competitive points, but we won't get them without competitors!" Now Surfing... 2nd February 2010 Chris Burrows of Croyde's Deckchair Cinema has gotten in touch once again to let you all know what's showing on the upcoming Sundays. "Still playing classic surf films to sell-out crowds of deckchair lounging, beer swilling, popcorn munching film fans", here's what's coming up in April: Big Wednesday (PG) (1978) - Sunday 4th April 2010 Surf's Up (PG) (2007) - Sunday 11th April 2010 For more information check out their website at CroydeDeckchairCinema.co.uk. Seniors & Masters Devons still at NDLC 28th January 2010 The Seniors & Masters Devon Stillwater Championships will be held at North Devon Leisure Centre this Saturday 30th January. All competitors need to be on poolside at 8:15am for 8:30am warm-ups. Late entries will need to register by seeing Tracey Lark at 8:15am with your fee! Due to unforseen circumstances, it has not been possible to put the diving blocks back at the side of the pool. It is however still 25m lanes. The programme of events will also be changed slightly and because of this the programme may be shortened overall. Thank you to everyone for understanding how difficult this time has recently been. Nippers Devon Results & Nationals Entry Form! 28th January 2010 Congratulations to the Nippers for winning the Devon Stillwater Championships from last Sunday! Pete Purchase has gotten in contact to say thanks to all the Nippers for their hard work on Saturday! Nice job! Pete Purchase has also sent in the full results listings & times, so you can download them using the link at the end of this news blurb! Saturday 6th March 2010 is the next hurdle when the National Stillwater Championships take place at Cardiff International Pool. Entry Forms are now available to download and complete using the link below. Please make sure all entry forms are returned by Monday 8th February 2010. You also need to be a fully paid up member for 2010 by this date. Entry fee is £18.50 per person. More details and contact information is on the form! Click Here to Download an Entry Form for the Nippers 2010 National Stillwater Championships [.xls file, Microsoft Excel required - 27.5kb] Click Here to Download the results & times from the Nippers 2010 Devon Stillwater Championships [.xls file, Microsoft Excel required - 180kb] Saunton Sands AGM Notice 28th January 2010 Notification of Saunton Sands Surf Life Saving Club Annual General Meeting The AGM will be held on Friday 26th February 7pm, at Saunton Sands Hotel. All members are invited to attend. Only Fully Paid Up Members are eligible to vote. Please contact Charmaine on should you have any queries regarding the AGM. Swimsuit Regulations 2010 28th January 2010 Rules regarding swimsuit wear have been updated. Please make sure you make note of the following: "SWIMSUIT REGULATIONS – FINA From the 1st January 2010 all competitors in SLSA GB will be applying the Fina Rules in relation to swimsuits for swimming (excluding masters and open water) competitions. In swimming competitions the swimmer must wear only one swimsuit in only one or two places. No additional items like arm bands or leg bands shall be regarded as part of the `swimsuit. The swimwear (swimsuits, caps & goggles) of all competitors shall be in good moral taste and suitable for the individual sports disciplines and not carry any symbol which may be considered offensive. All swimsuits shall not be transparent The referee of a competition has the authority to exclude any competitors whose swimsuits or body symbols do not comply with the rule From January 1, 2010 Swimwear for men shall not extend above the naval nor below the knee, and for women, shall not cover the neck, extend past the shoulder, nor shall extend below knee. All swimsuits shall be made from textile materials." SLSGB Ski Race Dates 28th January 2010 Details for all of the upcoming SLSGB Ski Races can now be found on our competition calendar. Please find these particular dates listed below: DATE 5th April 9th May 29th May 5th June 20th June 3rd July 24th July 25th September EVENT Tarka Ski Race British Ski Series: Race 1 British Ski Series: Race 2 Weymouth to Lulworth Cove Downwind Race British Ski Series: Race 3 British Ski Series: Race 4 (Open Only) Icon Classic Woolacombe to Combe Martin Downwind Race British National Ski Championships TIME T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. LOCATION Barnstaple Rhoose St. Ives Weymouth North Devon Brighton Woolacombe Bournemouth All the upcoming dates can be found on the competition calendar webpage. National Lifeguard Qualification Anyone? 28th January 2010 Bryan Smith has gotten in contact with details of a new course for those looking for a National Pool Lifeguard Qualification in South Molton. Details follow... "NATIONAL POOL LIFEGUARD QUALIFICATION COURSE. AGE: - 16 + PRE - REQUISITES: - YOU MUST BE OF A REASONABLE STANDARD IN SWIMMING. (THERE ARE 2 TIMED SWIM/RESCUES IN THE EXAM) VENUE: - SOUTH MOLTON SWIMMING POOL DATES: - MONDAY 15TH FEBRUAY TO SATURDAY 20TH FEBRUAY2010 (FEBRUARY HALF TERM) TIMES: - 8AM TO 5PM MONDAY TO FRIDAY. 8AM TO 1/2PM ON SATURDAY (EXAM DAY) COST: - £180. THIS INCLUDES EXAM FEES AND THE COURSE MANUAL. If interested please ring the pool on and ask to talk to Clare Farrow or Bryan Smith. Please make sure you leave a message and a contact number with staff if Clare or Bryan are not at the pool. This qualification is recognised in almost all public swimming pools & leisure/holiday parks so there is a chance when qualified that you could get work with this award." Nationals Accomodation 28th January 2010 If it's accomodation you're worrying about for the upcoming nationals in Wales, then calm down! The Holiday Inn at Cardiff Airport still have accomodation available. Here's some more about that... "The Express by Holiday Inn Cardiff Airport is located by the Airport and just off Junction 33 of the M4. The hotel is within easy reach of St Fagan's, Barry Island , Penarth Marina and Cardiff City attractions including, Cardiff Castle and the Millennium Stadium. With a 24hr Reception with open plan Bar & Lounge an ideal place to watch Sky Sports and catch up with friends. Dinner in our Great Room is served Monday to Friday from 17:30 to 21:30. Breakfast is served from 04:00. Express by Holiday Inn, Cardiff Airport has 111 Air-Conditioned bedrooms all with High Speed Internet Access, Quadruple Glazing, Power Showers & Flat Screen Satellite TV's with movies on demand. A special rate has been set up for the Surf Life Saving Great Britain group of £55.95 per room including breakfast OR £63.95 per room including breakfast and transfers to and from the pool. To check availability or book please call 01446 711117 and quote Surf Life Saving Great Britain group." URGENT: Nippers & Juniors Devon Stillwaters Location Change 22nd January 2010 This weekends Nippers & Juniors Devon Stillwater Championships will now no longer be taking place at North Devon Leisure Centre due to a Health & Safety issue in the centre. Instead the competition will now be taking place at Ilfracombe Swimming Pool. All times for both days still apply (8am start PROMPT, 8:15am for poolside, 8:30am warm-ups, 8:45am competition start). This has been hard for everyone involved to re-organise the competiitions at such short notice so your co-operation is very much appreciated. If you have any queries, please contact Charmaine on the following number: . Nippers & Juniors Devons NEXT WEEKEND!!! 17th January 2010 Remember, remember, next weekend is the Nippers & Juniors Devon Stillwater Championships!! The Nippers Devon Stillwater Championships is on SATURDAY 23RD JANUARY 2010, and the Juniors Devon Stillwater Championships are on SUNDAY 24TH JANUARY 2010. Don't forget!!! Held at North Devon Leisure Centre, the pool opens at 8am, with competitors to be at poolside for 8:15am. Warm-ups commence 8:30am PROMPT! The first race is at 8:45am. DONT BE LATE as it is vital this event starts on time to ensure it runs on time and finishes promptly! Make sure you have all your kit, including swimming costume, towels, fins, club jumper, and plenty to eat & drink! Good luck! Seniors & Masters Nationals Entry Forms now available! 17th January 2010 Entry Forms for the Seniors & Masters National Stillwater Championships are now available to download! The event, which takes place on Saturday 13th March & Sunday 14th March 2010 at Cardiff International Pool holds several events for both Seniors & Masters, all of which are £4.75 each to enter. All entry forms must be with Allie Priddis by 13th February 2010, at which time you must have also sent in your membership application to Rosina Davie. To download the entry form, click here [.doc file, Microsoft Word required - 35kb]. Contact details, start times and more information on everything associated with the nationals can all be found on the entry form! Juniors Nationals Entry Forms now available! 10th January 2010 [Updated 17/01/10] The entry form for the Juniors National Stillwater Championships is now available to download online. The event - which takes place on Sunday 7th March 2010 at Cardiff International Pool - has various events for all to participate in, with each event costing £4.75 to enter. Details on how to pay and contact details for more information can be found on the application form itself which you can download by clicking here [.doc file, Microsoft Word required - 34.5kb]. [UPDATE] The previous application form contained a mistake concerning the event '200m Super Lifesaver'. The age groups for the event are infact 14 & under, 16 & under, and 19 & under. These changes have now been made to the entry form linked above. Trainer Foundation Course 13th January 2010 Charmaine has sent in details of a new trainer foundation course that is being run on 20th February. For more details, read on... "TRAINER FOUNDATION COURSE North Devon/North Cornwall Saturday 20th February 2010 With Surf Life Saving GB's commitment to providing the best possible awards in the UK , we are pleased to announce we will be running two day Trainer Foundation Courses through the winter months. This will give you the underpinning knowledge and confidence to deliver our awards to the professional standard we now require of our trainers. The Trainer Foundation Course covers: Risk Assessment Child Protection and Welfare How we Learn Planning a Course Planning a Lesson Delivering a Lesson Practical Delivery of lessons If you hold an award and would like to become a trainer in that award please contact: Danny Bryant Life Saving Manager Maximum of 10 places per course is available so book early to avoid disappointment. Locations will be arranged areas of interest." Surfboat & Surf Ski Dates Now Up! 10th January 2010 More dates have now been added to the upcoming events & competition calendar! These dates include 2 surfboating dates from Andy Bray plus dates towards the British Ocean Ski Series. Also please note the nationals dates previously entered onto the calendar as stillwater competitions are infact ocean competitions, and as such the appropriate changes have been made. New dates can be found below: DATE 5th April 19th June 20th June 24th July EVENT British Ocean Ski Series: Tarka Ski Race Surfboat Event T.B.A. British Ocean Ski Series: Saunton Sands Race Surfboat Event T.B.A. TIME T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. LOCATION T.B.A. Saunton Sands Saunton Sands Saunton Sands All the upcoming dates can be found on the competition calendar webpage. More dates for your 2010 diary! 7th January 2010 More dates have been sent in and added to the events calendar for 2010. Please note that for the upcoming North Devon Surf Ski Time Trials, Buoyancy Aids MUST BE WORN. Also, the time trial scheduled for 9th January has now been cancelled. For the upcoming nationals, there is accomodation available at the Tremough Campus in Falmouth. Bed & Breakfast accomodation is available for £28.75 (Single occupancy) + VAT (Or £37.50 for double occupancy + VAT), or alternatively self catering accomodation is available for £20.00 (Single occupancy) + VAT (Or £25.00 for double occupancy + VAT). For more information use the contact details below: DATE 9th January 6th February 27th March 23rd May 27th June 7th August 8th August 10th August 11th August 13th August 14th August 15th August 11th September 12th September EVENT North Devon Surf Ski Time Trials North Devon Surf Ski Time Trials North Devon Surf Ski Time Trials SLSGB Ranking Event SLSGB Ranking Event Masters National Stillwater Championships Masters National Stillwater Championships Youth National Stillwater Championships Youth National Stillwater Championships Nippers National Stillwater Championships Nippers National Stillwater Championships SLSGB Ranking Event Open Nationals Open Nationals TIME 11:45 (Reg) 10:00 (Reg) 15:00 (Reg) T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. LOCATION North Devon Leisure Centre North Devon Leisure Centre North Devon Leisure Centre Barry, Cardiff North Devon Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth Tolcarne Beach, Newquay Tolcarne Beach, Newquay All the upcoming dates can be found on the competition calendar webpage. Lifeguarding Qualification Course Details 7th January 2010 Karl Penman has gotten in touch to make you all aware of 2 National Pool Lifeguarding Courses that he will be running at North Devon Leisure Centre in February & May. Interested? Then continue reading... The course is a week long and will be running through school's half-term holiday periods, hopefully making it easier for you all to attend! The course costs £240 per person (Including the cost of course materials & the examination fee), and is on a first come, first served basis as spaces are limited. Candidates must be at least 16 years old (Prior to the start of the course). More details can be found on the 2 links below, and if you are indeed interested, then the 3rd link holds the application form, aswell as payment and addressing details. National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Information (Feb 2010) [.pdf file, Adobe Acrobat required - 315kb] National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Information (May 2010) [.pdf file, Adobe Acrobat required - 315kb] National Pool Lifeguard Qualification Application Form [.pdf file, Adobe Acrobat required - 68.9kb] For even more information, get in touch with Karl on the following letters or numbers: SLSGB meeting & Officials Course 7th January 2010 Should you be interested, there is a SLSGB sports commission meeting on 17th January 2010. If you have anything that you would like raised at the meeting then please get in touch with Tracy Lark (Devon SLS Sports Rep). On top of this, Sandy Brown (National Referee) has organised an officials course for Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 7:30pm at Woolacombe School. Members are encouraged to get themselves over there as the course offers skills for effective & efficient officiating, and the course improves with every year that passes, although to improve future competitions more officials are needed, so get yourself down there!!! Need More Entries! 30th December 2009 A plea is being made for Seniors & Masters Stillwater entries!!!!! Come on people!!!! More below: "NORTH DEVON LEISURE CENTRE BARNSTAPLE SAT 30th JAN 2010 Devon Stillwater Championships 2010 The Championships will be held at North Devon Leisure Centre on Saturday 30th January 2010 Registration/Team managers meeting 8.15 am, warm up 8.30 am, first event 8.45 am. Entry fee £10 if you notify me asap otherwise it is £15 on the day Those wishing to compete can you please contact me using the below details asap. Please state your dob and whether you are entering seniors or masters (This is because masters can enter senior comp but not both) SENIOR INDIVIDUAL EVENTS 100m Obstacle Race 50m Manikin Carry 50m Manikin Tow with Fins 100m Rescue Medley 100m Manikin Carry with Fins 200m Super Life Saver SENIOR TEAM EVENTS 2 x male, female teams per club 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 4 x 50m Medley Relay 4 x 25m Manikin Carry Relay (if we have time) MASTERS INDIVIDUAL EVENTS Ten year age bands. 30+ 40+ 50+ 100m Obstacle Race 50m manikin Carry 50m Manikin Tow with Fins 100m Rescue Medley 100m Manikin Carry with Fins MASTERS TEAM EVENTS Only 2 x teams per club, teams can be mixed 4 x 50m Obstacle Relay 4 x 50m Medley Relay 4 x 25m Manikin Carry Relay Masters can compete in the open Stillwater BUT NOT IN BOTH. If so they must be on the entered on the senior entry form only OR vice versa. Changes cannot be made on the day." Dates for your Diary - The 2010 Edition 30th December 2009 Charmaine has sent through a list of currently announced dates of upcoming events for the new year. So if you got a calendar or diary for christmas, and you own a pen, there's no better time to put the two together! The date for the 'Rescue 2010' is yet to be confirmed, but includes Open & Masters Pool and Ocean events including IRB events. If you would like to enter and participate in this event (Set in Alexandria, Egypt), please contact Charmaine or send an e-mail in on the usual address (Use the contact e-mail button at the top of this page!). Here come the dates... DATE 1st January 23rd January 24th January 30th January 30th January 6th March 7th March 13th March 13th March 14th March 14th March October (T.B.A.) EVENT New Years Dip! Nippers Devon Stillwater Championships Juniors Devon Stillwater Championships Seniors Devon Stillwater Championships Masters Devon Stillwater Championships Nippers National Stillwater Championships Juniors National Stillwater Championships Seniors National Stillwater Championships Masters National Stillwater Championships Seniors National Stillwater Championships Masters National Stillwater Championships Rescue 2010 (Open & Masters Pool & Ocean Events + IRB) TIME 10:30am T.B.A. 8:15am T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. T.B.A. LOCATION Saunton Sands North Devon Leisure Centre North Devon Leisure Centre North Devon Leisure Centre North Devon Leisure Centre Cardiff International Pool Cardiff International Pool Cardiff International Pool Cardiff International Pool Cardiff International Pool Cardiff International Pool Alexandria, Egypt All the upcoming dates can be found on the competition calendar webpage. All items and images belong to their respective owners. 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