SLSGB National Stillwater Events Millfield 2016

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PORTREATH SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB CROWNED NATIONAL STILLWATER CHAMPIONS 2016

 

Last weekend over 1000 competitors travelled from all over GB to compete in the National Stillwater competition in the 50 meter Pool at Millfield School in Somerset.

 

The little Cornish village of Portreath sent 2 teams of amazing youngsters aged between 7-13 yrs(nippers) and 13-18yrs (youth), who have been training conscientiously throughout the winter for this event.

As you can imagine it was overwhelming for some of our little ones to be faced for the very first time by a 50 meter pool as we don’t have one in Cornwall for them to train in. They proved how big their hearts were after the warm-up by constantly smiling, supporting their team and taking part in every event. There were 25 Nipper Teams in the competition totalling over 700 children and our Portreath Nipper Team came an amazing 7th!

 

Our Youth Team were one of 23 dedicated teams taking part in this year’s National Stillwater Event – the competition was strong. In true Portreath style the team gave it their all showing skill, sheer strength and pure determination. The racing was phenominal with nail-biting spectating right to the very end!

The results were read in reverse order, Portreath Youth were Crowned National Stillwater Champions 2016 – truly exceptional!!

 

A HUGE shout out to our Nipper-Juniors who competed in both events over 2 days – your stamina is absolutely unbelievable.

 

Finally – THANK YOU to our leadership team of loyal managers, coaches, those behind the scenes, helpers and parents who voluntarily give their time to this growing sport to maintain our youngsters fitness, social skills and very importantly they teach sea awareness – so very necessary when growing up in our beautiful Cornish peninsula.

 

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Nipper Stillwater at Millfield

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British Nipper Lifesaving Pool Championships 2016

Saturday 16th April 2016

Millfield School

 

Information for Nippers & Parents

  • Meet at 8am for club registration and PHOTO!
  • Warm up begins at 8:30am
  • First event begins 9:00am
  • Sponsored Club T shirt will be given
  • Please wear club kit or club colours green/black/white if you do not have any
  • Your son/daughter will require a Portreath Club swim hat these will be available to purchase at the event, cost is £5
  • Your son/daughter will require a swimming costume and goggles spare if you have some! fins and two towels.
  • Packed lunch, some suggested Items to include, fruit, x2 small bottles of water and squash. Sandwich, small pasta/rice pot, cereal bars (chocolate will melt!) and any of their favourite food. We are there a long time!
  • Nippers please do not bring expensive (mobile phones, etc) items to the pool as PTSLSC cannot be responsible for any lost items.

Any parents that would like to help during the event please see Andrea at the start of the event help is also required in the pool to place the manikins so please bring a swimming costume!!

Message From event organiser regarding seating – Due to the large numbers we are going to have split competitors and spectators. Spectators will be directed to the bridge side of the pool and teams down the score board side and onto the balcony. Marshalling will have to be done in the foyer before entering the pool.

We look forward to seeing ALL 42 Nippers there GO GREEN ARMY!!!

Chris Hewitt

Nipper Manager

Information for all our Nipper & Sandhopper parents

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Thank you all for entering this years Nipper Christmas Gala – There are TWO sessions this Friday 11th December.

Session One is for

our Sandhoppers and children born in the years 2008,2007 & 2006 Only 6pm – 7pm

Session Two is for children born 2005, 2004 & 2003 and those children who regularly swim in session 3 7.15- 8pm

Please remember your Christmas Hats, we look forward to seeing you!

If there is any questions please contact me direct

Thanks Chris

David Thomas

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It is with great sadness to report that our former member and Club Captain , David Thomas has passed away.
David , a former National beach and flag champion was an inspirational member of the club during the 80’s and 90’s and represented our club at Regional , National and International events . David also represented the sport of surf life saving at county and international level .

Our thoughts are with all family members at this sad time .

Alan Harris, Chairman

Club Kit and Gear Room Storage

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On Sunday 15th November 2015 we need volunteers to help tidy up the gear rooms and stow away  the kit which is blocking the gangways and making access very difficult.

There is personal kit in the club which is not allocated to a rack, there are surf boards , nipper boards etc. this needs to be removed before the 15th or it will be put outside at the back of the club.

We will be doing an audit of all the kit in the club to see what space is available for private kit, the club equipment must take priority. There may not be as many racks available for members use next year so if your kit is not used on a regular basis or you are removing it before the new year starts can you please let Diane, the membership Secretary know.

At the moment there is some club kit missing which needs to be returned. Before any club kit is taken out of the club for training elsewhere you must inform Gary Prisk – the Gear Steward. 2 ski trailers ready for Holywell Bay 2014

Use of club equipment outside of a scheduled club training session

 A participant may use club equipment outside of a scheduled club training session dependent on the age and the qualifications they hold.

Our insurance will only cover the use of club craft in the following scenarios:

Club Session: risk assessed by club surf lifeguard and safety cover ratios in place. Buoyancy aids must be used if club equipment leaves the bay i.e. out of site of the club house.

Over 16’s with full surf lifeguard qualification and relevant competency can take out club equipment for their own use.

Under 16’s out of designated session times can only use club equipment if supervised by an over 18 with a surf lifeguard qualification and relevant competency. A risk assessment must be completed beforehand and buoyancy aids must be used if club equipment leaves the bay i.e. out of site of club house. This applies to under 18’s without surf lifeguard or competency awards (additionally child protection procedures state that an adult (over 18) should not be on their own with children (under 18).

No club equipment is to be taken out of the club at any other time!!!

 If you have permission to use club equipment outside of club training sessions the gear register must be signed and the gear steward informed.

 Any damage to equipment needs to be recorded and the Gear Steward notified.

 If you are taking kit off the beach to another training session or competition,  please remember that you or your parent are responsible for the kit, care needs to be taken when loading on your vehicle.