Merry Christmas from us to you!

View this email in your browser Hello! Welcome to this month’s Blu-ing e-Newsletter. As always we are here to serve our members and our community. Let us know if you would like to see anything in particular as part of this newsletter by sending email to adminsupport A few words from President Stretch As we approach the festive season, the Board of Management would like to wish all members and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Safe, Happy New Year. A special thank you to our lifesavers who will be working hard to keep everyone safe during the busy summer season. If you're on patrol, please ensure you're there or arrange a substitute. We also invite those who may be alone this Christmas to join us at the Bernie Kelly bar on Boxing Day for a snack, a drink, and the Sydney to Hobart yacht race. Looking back on the season so far, we’ve seen great achievements, including the transformation of the old lifesaving room into a new multi-purpose space and the creation of a modern, functional Lifesaving Facility. Thanks to everyone who contributed! We've also welcomed new office staff, Tracey and Jen, and are excited to see the club thrive with our growing membership of 2,200. Our competition sections—beach, water, and boats—are excelling, and our Social Sundays have been a huge hit. Thank you to all who make these successes possible. As we look forward to 2025, we ask for your support in securing a sponsor for our new Surf Boat, and we hope to see you at the bar for live music, Social Sundays, and other events throughout January. Cheers to you all and a very Merry Christmas. Paul ‘Stretch’ Fownes APM OAM President. Read More Important dates coming up! Although we say goodbye to 2024, there is lots to look forward to in the new year. Please note the following dates. Sunday 22/12/24 - Dedication of our new lifesaving facility in memory of Life Members Robbo and Horst and Last Day Nippers, Xmas Scramble with a live band Sunday 19/01/25 - Remembering Members Day - details below Sunday 26/01/25 - Nippers are back Sunday 26/01/25 - Australia Day - Nippers are on and BK Bar Open Friday 31/01/25 - Closing date to nominate South Maroubra Life Member Saturday 01/02/25 - Open Club Championships - more details to come Sunday 02/02/25 - Sportsperson Lunch - more details to come   Sunday 27/04/25 - South Maroubra Ocean Swim - please note the below article Office Closed Please note the Office will be closed from Tuesday the 24th of December and will reopen on Wednesday the 8th of January. BK Bar Updated Dates The BK Bar will be open on the following days during December 2024 & January 2025 Thursday 26/12/24 - Boxing Day Sunday 29/12/24 - from 12pm Wednesday 01/01/25 New Years Day - TBC - via Social Media Sunday 05/01/24 - from 12pm Sunday 12/01/24 - from 12pm Sunday 19/01/24 - from 11am Sunday 26/01/25 Australia Day Be sure to come day and enjoy the holidays with us. Lifesaving Facility Dedication This Sunday the 22nd of December at 11:30am we will be joined by the Robinson and Menzel Families for the dedication of our new lifesaving facility. Please join us as we honour the memory of Life Members Ray Robbo and Horst Menzel. Nippers It has been a very busy start to the season with lots of nipper action at the beach and competition in full swing. We are so thankful to all of our volunteers for running this great program. The last nipper session for this year will be on Sunday 22nd December. It's going to be a fantastic Xmas celebration with our annual Xmas Scramble, visit from Santa, BBQ, and live music. Nippers will return on the 26th of January on Australia Day. Remembering Our Members Day Dive into the Action for a Chance to Win! Ocean swimmers, mark your 2025 calendars! The Flooring Xtra Triple Crown Ocean Swim Series brings together three iconic swims—Murray Rose Malabar Magic, Coogee Island Challenge, and South Maroubra Ocean Swim—while supporting great causes like our surf club. Complete all three swims to qualify for the $1,000 Prize Draw (one male and one female winner). Be sure to attend the Prize Ceremony at the South Maroubra Ocean Swim on April 27th, 2025, to claim your prize! Don’t miss your chance to compete and win. Start training now, enter the swims here and we’ll see you at the starting line! T&Cs here. More Info New Online Apparel Store Keen to fly the South Maroubra Colours? Our new Club Merchandise is available via our new print on-demand Club Shop - Tees, hoodies and more... Apparel Store Youth TikTok and Instagram We’re excited to announce a new social media campaign for our youths! Every Patrol team is invited to create a TikTok on each of their patrols. These TikToks are to be sent to our U18 Co-ordinator, Sarah, who will upload them to our main account (@sthmaroubrapatrol). The ‘TikTok of the month’ will be shared to our wider socials, including the new Youth Instagram (@southmaroubrayouth). The team who’s TikToks perform the best over the course of the season, will be rewarded! Make sure to follow the Youth Instagram Account, @southmaroubrayouth. There will be a lot happening for our South Maroubra Sharks this season, so follow to stay on top for future events and information. For further information, guidelines or questions email [email protected], or find Sarah around the club. Beach Safety Awareness 2024 This year's Beach Safety Awareness Program was bigger and better than ever, reaching over 1,000 students across eight schools. A huge thank you to our dedicated Youth Captains, Krishna and Emily, as well as last year's presenters Isaac, Ffyon, and Piper Ellis, who all demonstrated exceptional leadership, enthusiasm, and communication skills. Together, they represented South Maroubra SLSC with pride and honour. We were also thrilled to collaborate with Maroubra SLSC, whose Nipper Management Team and young leaders added great energy to the program. It was a true team effort, and everyone involved had a fantastic time. To celebrate their hard work, the presenters will be treated to a special evening at Betty’s Burgers in Coogee, where they will receive Certificates of Appreciation, along with some other tokens of appreciation. Our young leaders continue to make a positive impact on the community, and the success of this program is a great example of their dedication and growth. We can’t wait to see what next year brings! We would like to thank our sponsors for the ongoing support … Sponsor Spotlight Southend Hotel was established in 2020 and has quickly become a favourite destination for locals and visitors alike. With a lively Irish pub below, 15 immaculate motel rooms upstairs, a great-value bistro and well-stocked bottle shop; Southend has something for everyone. Wednesday nights and Sunday afternoons are the best time to go for live Irish music and good craic, while Thursday nights are reserved for their popular trivia night. The motel is perfect for visiting family and friends, and despite being above the pub, the rooms are quiet and peaceful. Bookings can be made directly via the website at www.southend.com.au. Interested in becoming a sponsor? 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