Weekly News Bulletin – 19 January 2015

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Jan 22, 2015 / in Weekly News Bulletin / by

Congratulations to the 11 Yamba SLSC members who competed in the 2015 Country Championships on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Mollymook. Jim Dougherty, Todd Ives, Will Pitkin, Kalani Ives, Yasmin, Malik and Jorden Elabbasi, Ava and Lilli Young, Harry Whitehouse and Gracie Pitkin’s collective efforts saw Yamba placed 18th in the final tally with a total of 4 gold, 2 silver and 2 bronze medals.

The Carl Schaffer Handicap Swim attracted a field of 30 swimmers on Sunday. First place was Belinda Bock, off 71 seconds, which will see her handicap rise to 100 seconds. Chris Dougherty, off 80 seconds was second and Carissa Miltiadou, off go, was third.  This popular surf swim is held every Sunday morning and on Australia Day with registrations at 11am and the swim starting at 11:30am.

The Gallipoli 100 team are hosting a barefoot bowls day at Yamba Bowling Club on Sunday 25 January 2-4:30pm. Entry fee is $15 per person and includes a cold drink and sausage sandwich. Great prizes up for grabs, including prizes for the best dressed team, so get your team of 4 bowlers organised!

The surf conditions were perfect on Sunday morning, and all the Nippers enjoyed a morning of water activities. Congratulations to Ben Strain from our U7’s who received our Nipper of the week Award. Ben is always a cheerful participant and tries his best in all activities. Ben is pictured with brothers Jeremy (left) and Campbell (right).  Thank you to Sassafras Pasta & Pizza for their support and donating a $10 voucher every week.

U7's Ben Strain

U7 parents it is your turn for set up, pack up, could you please be at the beach by 9am. Your assistance is appreciated.

Jim Dougherty has been holding board and surf swimming training on Saturday mornings at 8am at Main Beach for U9’s-14’s. Please let Kerry Lee know each week if your child will be attending so compulsory water safety requirements can be met.

Yamba SLSC meat raffles are on every Saturday evening at the Yamba Golf and Country Club. Greg Wyllie, James Ryan, Mark Gillespie and Mitch Imeson will be selling tickets from 5:30pm with the draw staring at 6:30pm. With 33 meat trays up for grabs, come along and try you luck!

Patrols for this long weekend are:

Saturday 24th 9-1pm Patrol 1- James Ryan, Sean Leonard, Nick Plummer, Kerry Lee, Thomas Dougherty, Noah Hodgson, Deborah Morfett, Jack Leonard, Jack Brighton, Shannon Colwell.

Saturday 24th 1-5pm Patrol 2- Mitch Imeson, Luke Patricks, Katie Becker, Cathy Felmingham, Pierre De Billot, Molly Sanders, Ellie Felmingham, Xahlia Pashen.

Sunday 25th 9-1pm Patrol 3- Matthew Saunders, Marty Dougherty, Daniel Connors, Dylan Brown, Rory Brown, Rebecca Clout, Kris Ryan-Clout, Max Normand, Jesse Holloway

Sunday 25th 1-5pm Patrol 4- Phil Kelly, Ray O’Brien, Caitlin O’Mahony, Maddi O’Mahony, Mike Smith, Jo King, Leah Essex, Erin Johns, Mitchell Johns

Monday 26th 9-1pm Patrol 5- Andrew Cumberland, Chris Bonner, Wayne Ringland, Brendan Watkins, Stephen Morfett, Caleb Watkins, Jaydan Watkins, Tristan Watkins, Alicia Cumberland.

Monday 26th 1-5pm Patrol 6- Roger Varcoe, Will Brighton, Brendan O’Mahony, James Browne, Sam Kapeen, Marc Adamson, Eleanor Varcoe, Lizzy Hyne, Vincent Bolton, Zac Brotherson.

Yamba SLSC thanks all their sponsors for their continued support. Sponsors for the 2014/15 season are Gold – Elders Real Estate Yamba, Clarence Valley Council, Yamba Golf & Country Club; Silver – Waratah Constructions, Westlawn Finance, Yamba Shores Tavern, The Yulgilbar Foundation, Coopers Premium Beverages, Pacific Hotel, The Northern Network, Yamba Bowling Club; Bronze – Harwood Hotel, Clarence Valley Review, Maclean Variety Meats, Belinda’s Store, The Daily Examiner, Yamba Lions, Yamba Rotary, Radio 2GF, Coastal Views.

The 2014/15 Yamba Nipper sponsors are Yamba Flooring Xtra, SunSense Sunscreen, Stand Up Paddleboards Yamba, SeaFire Restaurant @ Yamba Golf & Country Club, Sassafras Pasta and Pizza Restaurant, Yamba Physiotherapy, Signcraft, Maclean Variety Meats and Back Home Bakery.

All club information, including newsletters, membership details, training courses and coming events, is available on the website yambaslsc.com.au

The club office is open on Monday 9am-12 noon, Tuesday 2:30pm- 5:30pm and Friday 10am – 2pm.