Weekly News Bulletin – 5 January 2015

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Jan 5, 2015 / in Weekly News Bulletin / by

Patrols were kept busy over the weekend with strong sweeps and moving rips causing problems for many swimmers. Well done to our volunteer patrol members for their diligence over the weekend and the Support Jet Ski Team for their assistance.

Nippers recommences this Sunday, 11 January at 9:30am at Main Beach. Under 9’s are on set up and BBQ duty, could you please be at the beach at 9am.  There were plenty of starters for the Carl Schaffer Handicap Swim on New Year’s Day. First place went to Liam Dougherty, off 90 seconds, with Hamish Horne, off 110 seconds, placing second and Jess Humphries, off 90 seconds, taking third place. The regular Sunday swim saw Todd Ives, off 150 seconds take out first place, with Michael Tillman, off 80 seconds, crossing the line second and Brendan Wall, off 200 seconds, third. This popular surf swim is held every Sunday morning with registrations at 11am and the swim starting at 11:30am.

For a bit of holiday fun, Yamba Rotary will be holding its annual fun day at Yamba’s Main Beach on Sunday 18 January from 11 am.  The Gallipoli 100 team are hosting a barefoot bowls day at Yamba Bowling Club on Sunday 25 January 2-4:30 pm. 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!   Yamba SLSC meat raffles are on every Saturday evening at the Yamba Golf and Country Club.  Bob Darby, Greg Zietsch, Jo & Grant Bennett and Rick Harris 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 weekend are: Saturday 10 January 9-pm Patrol 3- Matthew Saunders, Marty Dougherty, Daniel Connors, Dylan Brown, Rory Brown, Rebecca Clout, Kris Ryan-Clout, Max Normand, Jesse Holloway Saturday 10 January 1-5 pm Patrol 4- Phil Kelly, Ray O’Brien, Caitlin O’Mahony, Maddi O’Mahony, Mike Smith, Jo King, Leah Essex, Erin Johns, Mitchell Johns Sunday 11 January 9-1 pm Patrol 5- Andrew Cumberland, Chris Bonner, Wayne Ringland, Brendan Watkins, Stephen Morfett, Caleb Watkins, Jaydan Watkins, Tristan Watkins, Alicia Cumberland. Sunday 11 January 1-5 pm 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 10 am – 2 pm.