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A few words from President Stretch



Hello again Members and Friends and welcome to the March edition of our Bluing Club Newsletter. Please take the time to have a read this newsletter in full, we very much want to keep you up to date.


So what’s news in brief at South Bra?


  1. State Title Championships

    • It was our best result ever! Our State Age Championships (nippers) surged on the last day to take out 4th place in New South Wales!

    • Our Masters and Open competitors followed suit and once again achieved our best ever result, taking out 4th place in the State!

    • We excelled in the U/17 and U/19 Belt Races (a traditional and demanding sport) where we again excelled taking Gold, Silver and Bronze medals!

    • All results, photos and highlights are on our Facebook Page.


  2. Aussies 2025

    • Despite Cyclone Albert, North Kirra has come through the cyclone well so it’s all systems go!

    • Ensure flights and accommodation are booked.


  3. Last week, friends and club members said a sad farewell to Rod MacDonald.

    • Well known to his friends as  ‘Chicken Dinner’ Rod was a wonderfully gifted athlete and brave journeyman who spent much of his earlier life discovering parts of the world, whilst undertaking Lifeguard and Ski Patrol duties in Europe; during which time he was recognised for bravery.

    • Thank you to his many friends who worked hard to look after Rod in his later years whilst suffering the effects of MS. Rest In Peace

    • Chicken Dinner you will be sadly missed.


  4. The South Maroubra Ocean Swim

    • scheduled for the final surf patrol day, the 27th of April.

    • Help is needed for Water Safety (please see the below article)


  5. Thank you to everyone who has helped with Nippers this season!

    • Age Managers, Assistant Age Managers and Nipper helpers!

    • This Sunday the 23rd of March, we bid farewell to our U9s to U14s.

    • Stick around for a day full of fun!


  6. Gold Members Day

    • Our annual Gold Members event with our Life Members and some guests is also scheduled for Sunday 23/3.

    • Rotonda Pizza will be catering for this event, acclaimed musician Jarrod (one of our nipper parents) will be entertaining the crowds from 12.30pm with some classic hits, NRL game of the day and members draw so big big day planned.


  7. For your information our Social Sundays will continue every Sunday 12 months of the year plus remember, we welcome Private Functions in our Heritage Room including all types of celebrations, wakes, conferences for members and non-members. A beautiful, place to bring families and friends whilst enjoying wonderful service from our bar staff and ambience of the area. Simply refer to our website or email [email protected] for more function details.


  8. We’re still looking for a NEW BUS SPONSOR. Our current bus is due for changeover after Aussie Title travel commitments in April. We will be purchasing a brand new replacement bus and now searching for one or two sponsors to advertise on one or both sides of our NEW bus, sponsor branding can take the full centre area of  the bus on both sides, an excellent PR and advertising tool as this bus travels throughout Sydney and interstate. A sponsor will get 3 years of advertising at a very reasonable $25k (total) plus cost of decals if more complicated such as a wrap. Please ask your boss, ask your partner, all enquiries via email [email protected]


See you at South Maroubra SLSC, the best club in the east!

Paul ‘Stretch’ Fownes APM OAM

President

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Important dates coming up!

  • Saturday 22/03 - Aussies Meeting and BBQ @ 12pm

  • Sunday 23/03 - Last Day of Nippers and U14 Farewell

  • Sunday 23/03 - Nipper Presentation for U9 - U14

  • Sunday 23/03 - Gold & Life Members Reunion

  • Saturday 29/03 - 06/04 Australian Titles

  • Saturday 12/04 - Youth Movie night at Club (details below)

  • Sunday 13/04 - SLSS Youth end of season social (details below)

  • Friday 18/04 - Good Friday BK Bar Open with BYO fish to BBQ

  • Sunday 20/04 - Easter Sunday - BK Bar Open

  • Friday 25/04 - ANZAC Day BK Bar Open with Two-Up and NRL games

  • Sunday 27/04 - South Maroubra Ocean Swim - please note the below article

  • Sunday 25/05 - South Maroubra Games Day 1pm - 4pm Heritage Room (details below)


 

Nipper Update

Annual Nipper Trivia Fundraiser Night:

  • We hosted our Annual Nipper Trivia Fundraiser Night a few weeks ago, and it was an incredible night!

  • Thank you to the over 250 nipper parents who attended, with everyone who joined us we helped raise just over $22,000 for our Nippers!

  • These funds will go towards purchasing essential equipment to keep our fantastic program running.


State Champ Results:

  • We are thrilled to share the fantastic results from the 2025 NSW Surf Life Saving Age Championships, placing 4th overall!

  • It speaks to the dedication and preparation of our athletes over the many months.

  • Our athletes demonstrates their talents, skills and best camaraderie.

  • Congratulations to all!


Last Nippers this Sunday:

  • As our 2024/25 Nipper Season comes to a close, we invite all our Nippers and families to join us for a fantastic last day this Sunday the 23rd of March!

  • There will be fun games, activities and live music - accompanied with a disco for the kids and a BBQ.

  • It’ll be bittersweet, as we farewell our U14 Nippers who are moving on from our Nippers Program.

It’s been an amazing season for all of our Nippers, and this celebration is a chance for everyone to come together, have fun, and make lasting memories before we wrap up.

We look forward to seeing you all there for what promises to be a fantastic day of fun, food, and celebration!

Peter Kondilios

Director of Youth Development

Full article, details and results
 

Competition Update

Congratulations to all our competitors for our best ever result at SLS NSW State Championship with an overall 4th on the Leaderboard.


We wish everyone good luck going up to the Gold Coast for Aussies 2025 starting with Youth next week - keep an eye out on Facebook for regular updates.

Shane White

Director of Competition

Click here for full results
 

South Maroubra Ocean Swim

The South Maroubra Ocean Swim will be held on Sunday April 27. This event is a large event and a major fundraiser for the Club. On this date the Club will also celebrate the end of the lifesaving season.


We require a number of Water Safety (WS) personnel on the day including members in IRBs, rescue boards and inshore with rescue tubes. 


The timing on the day for WS is from 7am - 11am, which includes briefing and getting set on the course.  


WS will be allocated per event so please note the time you are available:

  • 7am - 10am: 500m + 1.5km swim

  • 9am - 12pm: 2.5km swim


Volunteers will be provided with snacks, refreshments, lunch and a drink at the end of the event. 


To register your interest please go to https://forms.gle/KG8THy5mfVxt3Zsu8


 

Upcoming Movie Night for our Youth

Our Youth program, the South Maroubra Sharks have an exciting opportunity coming up - the End of Season Movie Night!


Hosted in our very own Education Room on the 12th of April.


Please register via this link, so we can arrange the appropriate resources.


 

SLSS Youth End of Season Social

Surf Life Saving is hosting a Youth End of Social event to acknowledge the contribution of our Youth members for the 2024-25 season. This event is for those aged 13-18 years old, with their SRC or Bronze.

Details:

  • Sunday 13th of April

  • 12:30 - 3:30pm

  • Alexandria Erskineville Bowling Club, 1 Fox Ave, Erskineville

  • Lunch included

  • No cost

  • RSVP by Friday 28th of March (this Friday)


If you would like to attend, please fill out this RSVP form for Sydney Branch. They will handle the rest of the communications.

 

South Maroubra Games Day

Please join us on Sunday 25th May in the Heritage Room for a Games Day where we will be playing Texas Hold’em Poker.

  • Time: 1pm - 4pm

  • Max number of players 25

  • Cost - $20 buy-in (with a chance for 1 additional buy-in)

  • Prize money $50 - $300 to be won (based on 25 players)


Get in quick before spots fill - register via this link, and we will send full details.


 

Save The Date - 24 Hour Row

 

Table Tennis Tournament

The Table Tennis Tournament has been postponed till after Aussies. The date is yet to come.

 

General Notices


  • Honour Blazer nominations are due to the [email protected] by COB 22nd April in time for the April Board Meeting. More details here.

  • Nominations for SLSA Service Recognitions Awards are due. More information on process and eligibility here.

  • We have had a few enquiries about working at the BK Bar. Please send expressions of Interest to [email protected] (please note at the moment we have a full roster).

  • Reminder: the patrol parking spots are only for those on patrol, on the day. NOT watersafety, and NOT members who are not on patrol that date. These parking spots are monitored regularly by the Rangers.

  • Also note the parking behind the bollard is for authorised personnel only as determined by the BOM and monitored regularly.


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, 15immaculate 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? Please contact [email protected] for more details

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