The Chatter No. 11
LAST CHANCE - SHANNON ECKSTEIN - IRON MAN CLINIC COMES TO WANDA World number 2 Iron Woman - Tara Coleman will now join the 4 time World Iron Man Champion @ WANDA BEACH. Don't Miss Out - Still some places left - possibility of another day. The Iron Man clinic will run from 8.30am - 3pm at a cost of $60, which includes lots of giveaways. We will require water safety on the day in 2 shifts 9-11am, & 1-3pm. You must be proficient & the clinic is open to U9's - U17's. More details to come, but if you'd like to put your child's name on the consideration list please email Ian & Belinda on: blackers@unwired.com.au. Every child will require parental supervision to be available at the club on the day.
Nipper Training Camp, Jan 2013 Want to improve your skills? Open to surf proficient Nippers from U9s to U14s, Wanda JAG will be holding a Nipper Training Camp from Monday 21st-Thursday 24 th January 2013. Between 9:30 & 11:00am daily, your child will be given surf training skills by some of Wanda's Australian & World Champions. The camp will be designed to cater for all skill levels so it's not just for the experienced competitors. Cost: $70.00. This includes free Wanda Water bottle & Hat plus, a Sausage Sizzle on Thursday. Numbers are strictly limited to 75. Official Registration Forms will be available 1st week of December however, to register your interest in this camp, please direct your enquiries to karen.ross@optusnet.com.au Tempus Wealth Nipper Of The Week Each week we focus on a particular age group - the group that coincides with BBQ duty, & the age manager recognises the hard work of the group. The award is not for kids who win - but for those that live the Wanda values of listening & trying their hardest. The recipients receive a Wanda Towel, and all kids in the age group receive a Pizza Hut Voucher & a free Paddle Pop. It happens at around 11.45am upstairs in the clubhouse each Sunday - this week it's U10's. There will be no Nipper of the week this week TRAINING DAYS Training days will remain normal until Thursday 20 th December and will resume on Tuesday 8 th January. Tuesday 4.30pm Board @ Gunnamatta Bay Thursday 4.30pm Swim training @ Wanda Thursday 5.00pm to 6.00pm Board @ Wanda Thursday 4.30pm Sprint Thursday 5.15pm Wade @ Wanda If you require a Wanda board for training, please meet at the shed at Wanda prior to heading to training. All boards MUST be returned immediately after training. Boards are NOT to be taken home. NIPPER BOARDS Our nipper boards are provided on training days, on Sundays, and at competition events, at no charge to the nippers, so that all kids have the opportunity to enter the water. These are maintained by the club and are expensive. We ask that ALL nippers, who borrow a board for ANY event, return it to the club shed after using it. They need to be washed down and returned directly to the shed and not left outside on the ground. We appreciate your assistance with the above.
UPCOMING CARNIVALS Please see Tracey Green for entries and information. tgreen@qantas.com.au or 0414 651 343 Don t forget Twilight Nippers is on this Saturday from 3pm. U6, U7 & U8 s get some treats after our special visitor arrives. We will also have a HUGE jumping castle for the kids from 4.30pm. We wish you a safe and happy holiday season and see you Jan 13 th. Wave Warriors Nth Wollongong 15 th 16 th December, Visit www.wavewarriors.com.au for full details. Gardener Iron Person Wamberal 6 th January (U9 s Open) Manly Nipper Carnival Manly 20 th January (U11 s U14 s) North Cronulla Iron Person North Cronulla 26 th January (U9 s Open) Ohana Carnival Elouera 28 th January (U8 s U14 s) The INTERCITIES will be held at WANDA on 12 January 2013. This meet is open to U13 and U14 competitors. Please contact Tracey for further information or to register. If you require a club board for any event, you must collect it on one of the training days from Dean. LOST PROPERTY: Handed in on the Gunnamatta Fun day: 1 gold hoop earring (size of a 5c piece) 1 x size 6 Wanda rashie (found on the grass area) 1 x Roxy T-shirt (7) and shorts Please contact Ian Blackhall 0412 143 120
BRONZE MEDALLION, SRC, COMPETITION OFFICAL & BRANCH EDUCATIONAL OFFICER We are seeking parents to join Wanda s volunteering family and become a Water Safety Officer, Official, or a Branch Educational Officer (which enables you to then train other volunteers). Please contact Brett Furniss on 0437 931 366 to discuss further and book your spot at the various training days. WATER SAFETY A NOTE to ALL water safety volunteers. Please ensure that you are a financial member of the Club AND have done your proficiency. The cut off date for proficiency is 31 DECEMBER 2012 Lauren McMahon and Tyler Nott at last weekend s Blackhead interbranch carnival. Photos anyone that missed out on presentation day to buy Stephen Chu action photos from past carnivals can see me at the cossie table on Saturday. Photos are $15 each. Thanks Tracey Photo Day we have arranged for a photo day on the 27 th January (individual and team shots). Your Age Managers will be handing out flyers regarding packages and prices. Please see Tracey Green if you have any questions. COSTUME SALES WILL BE AVAILABLE AT TWILIGHT NIPPERS THIS SATURDAY FROM 2.30PM. The smaller cozzies have finally arrived and will be on sale this Saturday. Also great for last minute Christmas gifts. Costume sales will be available in the club house from 8.30am to 9.15am each Sunday. As the volunteer parents want to get to the beach to watch their children, sales will NOT occur after 9.15am. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Merchandising Committee We are seeking some parents to become involved in a NEW concept that we are working on. We would like to produce WANDA merchandise to sell. If you would like to participate in this new committee, please contact Steve Southwell on 0404 963 700.
POSITIONS VACANT FOR 2013/14 We have been fortunate to have the support, management, and expertise of two wonderful PARENTS who have volunteered their time and commitment for years within the Wanda JAG team. As their children reach the end of nippers and head into senior club, these positions will need to be taken over by a new dedicated parent, for the season(s) ahead. Team Manager Position Kenny Smith, an awesome bloke, has worked relentlessly, and tirelessly, to train our kids on both the beach and within the water to reach some awesome goals, whether in the club, in competition, and particularly in STATE. We have been very blessed to have such a dedicated parent. Next year, Ken will be hanging up his gloves. We need a parent who would like to follow in this gentleman s footsteps. A new parent who would be interested in becoming Team Manager should contact Ken on 0431 044 834. Registrar Position Maria Stavros has done an OUTSTANDING job in managing the registration of upward or 450 Wanda members for the past couple of years. This is not an easy task, as ALL details that come with a registration need to be entered and managed so that all information is transferred securely and confidentially to surf life saving management. Maria will be happy to assist the newcomer who is willing to take on the role of Registrar. Maria can be contacted on 0410 650 545. Secretary Position Tracey Green has given her time and energy to be Secretary to Wanda JAG for the past three years and has also managed the costume sales and presentation days amongst many other things. As her Son prepares to move into Seniors, the Secretary role will need to be taken up by a new parent. Tracey has a wealth of knowledge of the club and is very happy to assist the new person to ensure a smooth transition to the role. Tracey has been such a dedicated parent and team member and has been a great asset to Wanda. Contact Tracey for further information regarding the position on 0414 651 343. There will be other positions that will need to be filled for the next years season, and we will keep you updated as to what they are in future weeks.
SPONSOR OF THE WEEK: THERE IS NO SPONSOR OF THE WEEK UNTIL WE RESUME IN JANUARY 2013. SPONSORS ALWAYS WELCOMED There are so many hard working people that make this club run, but many of us are time poor, so another way to help is to become a sponsor. If you are interested in sponsoring an age group and advertising your business, please contact Ian Blackhall. He has lots of ideas to help promote your business blackers@unwired.com.au. INTERESTED IN PUTTING SOMETHING IN THE NEWSLETTER? Contact me, Belle, at annabelscott1@bigpond.com or Ian Blackall at blackers@unwired.com.au. If you have a board to sell, take a photo and write a description with the cost and email for me to put onto the newsletter. FOR SALE FOUNDERS ROOM When entering the Founders Room upstairs for your bbq and drinks purchasing, please ensure that you are dry, sandless and wearing shoes. As you know this has recently been renovated and new furniture will be arriving shortly. We would like to keep it maintained and appreciate your assistance with this.
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