AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2010

Hi all,

Spring is near and it’s shaping up to be a fabulous summer! We have lots in store over the next few months – so tune in and get involved where you can.

BECOME A LIFEGUARD THIS SUMMER!

Our first Surf Award class starts Sunday 5th of September. Classes will be held Sundays 3:30pm – 5pm and Wednesdays 5:30pm – 7pm at Flaxmere Aquatic Centre. If you are 14 years of age at the 1st of October 2010 then you are eligible to get your Surf Award. You may also do this class if you turn 14 in the next couple of months. This class has limited spaces, so please register asap.

We will be holding a Surf Award class for adults in November. This will be a relaxed atmosphere for those parents keen to give it a go. Please register your interest and we will then plan class times as appropriate for those involved.

NATIONALS 2011 – CHRISTCHURCH

This season Surf Nationals are being held in Christchurch. As you can imagine the logistics of sending the team mean that we need to start planning now, so to get started we will be holding a meeting for athletes and their parents on Sunday 5th September at 12noon @ NCS Offices, Napier. We will be discussing information regarding travel, accommodation, costs and fundraising – so we would really appreciate parents attending this meeting.

CLUB OPENING DAY & AGM

Save the date! Sunday 7th November – 12noon start. Members and families are welcome to attend our club opening day with BBQ Lunch and AGM. More details to follow.

SUMMER JOBS

SLSNZ have now opened up the applications for positions in Beach Education and the Regional Lifeguard Service for summer. If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, click here for more information. You will need to get in contact with Jess or Adam to get your SLSNZ# to apply.

GET FIT FOR SUMMER...

...with our Surf Sport training programmes on offer. Greg has started the running programme for the beachies, which began with a Bootcamp at Ocean Beach last weekend. To check out the Beach Sprinters Update for August click here. Please contact Greg for more information on the beachies programme.

The water athletes have managed to stick it out in the cold winter weather and are adding more sessions to the programme as we get closer to summer. Check out the website training page for more information on training times. If you are keen to come along but are a little unsure, and you think you need a bit more information, just give Adam or Jess a call/email – our details are on the website OR just check out the OBK Blog. The OBK Blog gives a rundown on trainings and what we did.

It’s important to try and get along to as many of these trainings as possible. We are trying to get your bodies conditioned for the training we will be doing in the coming months – and we don’t want any injuries for those late ones. See you at training :)

WORKING BEE @ KIWI BEACH

We are going to have a wee working bee at Kiwi Beach on Sunday the 12th of September @ 10:30am in preparation for the summer months. We will be moving out all the gear and sweeping out the sheds and concrete area, cleaning the showers, checking gear, erecting and cleaning the club tent etc. The more hands the lighter the work – so we would appreciate anybody who can lend a helping hand.

JANDAL DAY

Jandal Day this year is Friday the 3rd of December 2010. Last year we raised $7,665 as a Club – which helps towards the costs of our club operations. i.e. the electricity for those warm showers you have at the Clubhouse when you stay over summer etc.

Michelle will be looking for volunteers again to do allocated hours at particular sights - PLEASE make contact with Michelle NOW if you are able to help on Dec 3rd, so she can begin planning. We will also be looking to your business contacts to register their workplace with ‘Ocean Beach Kiwi’ as their club of choice.

There will be more information on this coming up and on our website. In the meantime, should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact Michelle Bennett.

100 YEARS of the SURF LIFEGUARD

This season marks 100 years of the Surf Life Saving, with this summer being dubbed the ‘Summer of the Surf Lifeguard’. There are many events happening during the year - visit the website for more information. www.100yearsofsurflifesavingorg.nz

JUNIOR SURF

Pre-season pool sessions will be starting in October on Sunday mornings. Dates and times to be advised.

For any other information regarding our Junior Surf programme, please contact Adrian Barclay.

Well folks that’s all for now.  Don’t forget these dates:

DATES TO REMEMBER

Sunday 5th September – Nationals 2011 meeting @ 12 noon - NCS, Napier
Sunday 5th September – 1st award class starts @ 3:30pm – 5pm – Flaxmere Aquatic Centre, Flaxmere
Sunday 12th September – Kiwi Beach Working Bee – Kiwi Beach, Westshore, Napier
Sunday 7th November – Club Opening Day and AGM @ 12noon – Clubhouse, Ocean Beach
Friday 3rd December – Jandal Day

If you have any other queries about upcoming events etc – please do not hesitate to contact us. Also check out our club website which is being updated. as we are Bring on Spring!

OBK Team

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