SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2008 NEWSLETTER

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Courier Sun 29th October 2008 by Emma Sutton

A great turn out last Sat for the jnr/open carnival, with most clubs in our
branch represented. Well over 150 competitors from U11 through to Opens and
a few die hard Masters were met with a massive 2+metre swell on an outgoing
tide. Beach events were held first and all enjoyed a fun 8 person relay,
with a representative from each age group participating. The flags rolled
around like clock-work, and Urunga made it through the top 10 in most
events. As the day ticked on the swell increased with some huge sets not
deterring the U19 and opens from swimming out the back. The younger age
groups battled it out in a white water course which was a challenge in
itself, just ask the flag holders and water safety! BIG THANKS to all
members who again showed an awesome team effort in setting up, running the
carnival and packing up. Branch representatives were highly commending on
what an excellent, well-run and fun day it was. Feedback from a bunch of
kids from other clubs was "the best carnival they'd been to." Well done
Urunga you can certainly be proud to be part of such a great event and Club.
BULIDERS PICNIC DAY is on December 1st (Mon), Urunga Golf Club 9am Shot-gun
start. Sign-up sheet is at the Golf Club for those wishing to play a 3-Man
Ambrose Event to raise much needed funds for our club. Sponsors are also
being sort, if you'd like to contribute Contact Paul Bastick for further
info. Helpers on the day are required.
URUNGA MASTERS CARNIVAL November 8, members will be required to help on the
day, contact Mark Sutton for details. The OVH will be putting on the
entertainment that evening, so make sure you mark it in your social
calendar. Thanks to Dwayne Kearsley, BRIDGESTONE URUNGA for fixing the tyres
for the club. All local business who sponsor the club are greatly
appreciated including Platinum sponsors The OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, pop in and see
the new outdoor family area, it1s a great place for a cold bevvy and a meal.
ANCHORS WHARF CAFE are encouraging you to join their membership deal and
receive loads of vouchers including a free meal on your Birthday. Proceeds
go to the Surf Club so get down there and join up. Support the sponsors by
shopping locally.

Nippers
A very busy weekend for some of our Nipper's with a carnival on Saturday
and normal nippers on Sunday. Congratulations to all the nippers who
attended and participated in Saturday's carnival, it was a shame about
the conditions, but those things are out of our control. Overall the
Urunga nippers who competed showed great skills and sportsmanship in the
trying conditions. We would like to thank Mark Sutton for organising the
carnival and would like to say that it was one of the best run carnivals
that we have been too.
Conditions on Sunday were marginally improved although it was still a
difficult surf especially for those on boards. We had many firsts with
numerous nippers venturing out to the 'cans' on boards for the
first time, it was both a frightening and exhilarating experience for
both the nippers and water safety alike. Sunday also saw the first "nipper
of the week" award presented to Nicola Kollen of the U/9s for her brave
effort on the boards getting to the 'cans' and back unassisted for the
first time and confronting her fears of the big surf. Congratulations
Nicola. Things to remember Board Training Wednesday 4.30pm, Jetty
Carnival Sunday 2nd Nov and Parents Meet n Greet Saturday 8th Nov, names
to Lisa or Chantal. thanks to our sponsors Rising Tide Screen Printing
& Graphic Design and Urunga BCU.

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Courier Sun 22nd October 2008 by Emma Sutton

URUNGA SLSC will be hosting a Jnr/Open carnival (U11 to Opens) this Saturday 25th October starting at 10am. The format for this carnival will be a little different from the norm. It will be an M-shaped course which is aimed to encourage participation at all levels of ability and fitness. Competitors can team up with a friend to do half the course each or if you are keen you can do the entire course yourself. The carnival is also designed to encourage team events whereby composite teams can be made up with competitors from different clubs joining forces to “HAVE A GO”. The main emphasis is to have a hit out and have FUN! So come along and see what it is all about. Any members who are available on the day to help set up and pack up would be appreciated. Contact Mark Sutton for further details.
Patrols this weekend are: Sat 25th Patrol 4 9am til 12, then Patrol 5 12noon to 4pm (or until end or carnival) Sunday 26th Patrol 6, 9 til 1pm.
Many thanks to all our sponsors including Platinum sponsors The OCEAN VIEW HOTEL, pop in and see the new outdoor family area, it’s a great place for a cold bevvy and a meal. ANCHORS WHARF CAFE are encouraging you to join their membership deal and receive loads of vouchers including a free meal on your Birthday. Proceeds go to the Surf Club so get down there and join up.
The club cannot survive without the support of our many sponsors, so make sure you support them too.

NIPPERS
A typical day at Urunga Nippers, starts with a beautiful morning, no wind and a gentle swell which slowly deteriorates as the wind whips up and the ocean gets messy, but we battled through and a great day was had by all. Welcome to all the new enrolments who arrived on Sunday, slowly but surely our numbers are increasing. We spent the morning practising our skills in preparation for this weekend's carnival (Saturday 25th Oct), everyone had great fun participating on the 'M-shaped’ course, ensuring our home beach advantage. Dates to remember for the next few weeks:- Training sessions will begin this Wednesday 22nd at Hungry Head 4.30pm, Urunga Carnival Saturday 25th (10am start, U11s to OPENS). Normal nippers Sunday 26th. Jetty carnival Sunday 2nd Nov U8 upwards. Parents Meet and Greet now changed Saturday Nov 8th (see Lisa or Chantal). We are still accepting enrolments, for further information contact Garry Howe 0411167540 or 66551449 bus/hrs. Thank you to our sponsors Wet-Seal Australia and Coffs Harbour Ex-Services Club.

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Courier Sun 15th October 2008 by Emma Sutton

Another great weekend of weather saw the beach a popular destination for the
last days of the School Holidays and the first day of nippers. Congrats to
three of our ladies who participated in their first Triathlon on the
weekend, at Runaway Bay QLD. Triathlon Pink is an all women's event to raise
funds for the Breast Cancer Foundation, and the key is participation and
FUN. Lyndee Thomas, Jenny Stamel and Emma Sutton had a great time inspired
by some courageous stories and heart warming moments, they swam rode and ran
the course in excellent time. Anyone interested in next years' event talk to
the girls, it really is "do-able" for all levels, and all ages.
Saturday 25th October, URUNGA Jnr/Open Carnival, U11 to OPENs starts at
10am, any further info contact Mark Sutton. Many helpers required on the day
too please.
Patrols this weekend Sat Patrol 2 and Sunday Patrol 3.
Good luck to all participating in the RELAY FOR LIFE.

Nippers
Welcome to all our returning and new nippers. We had
a perfect start to the season with great weather and good surf. After
all the introductions were completed it was down to the beach for some
serious nippers stuff. The beach and water area
were a hive of activity, with a mass of swarming nippers all
splendidly decked out in their new uniforms, complete with blue and
yellow caps, and somewhere tucked amongst the throng the little green
cappers. Thanks Patrol 1 for your water assistance it was appreciated,
and a special thanks to Jenni for being a wonderful turning point.
Congratulations to all those who completed their competition skill
evaluation, they are now ready for a big carnival season. To those who
have not yet completed this it can still be done at a
later date should you wish to compete at carnivals. A reminder to all
those who may wish to join, it's not too late just contact Garry Howe
66551449 bus hrs. or 0411167540. Thank you to our sponsors Hyne Timbers
and Coastal Helicopter Service, and see you all on the beach next week.
Don't forget first carnival is the Urunga Senior/Junior Saturday 25th
Oct for those wanting to go.

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Courier Sun 8th October 2008 by Emma Sutton

Congratulations to all touring team members who competed across the long weekend. Mark Sutton had a great hit-out at the Dolphin Ocean Classic at Northcliffe on the Gold Coast. He competed in the 10km ski race, the conditions were hot and windy and his efforts on the return journey saw him finish in the top 10. Emma Sutton also competed in the 2km beach run and the 1km Ocean Swim, earning 2 second places.
Good luck to the Boaties heading to Bonny Hills for the first North Coast Boat Series event this weekend.
Patrol 6 and Patrol 1 are rostered this weekend, If you are unable to do a patrol, you must find a substitute of similar experience as yourself. Full uniform MUST be worn. Shirt, shorts, cap and a red hat, preferably a full brimmed hat. Shirt, shorts and broad brim hats are provided by national sponsor DHL free of charge.

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Courier Sun 1st October 2008 by Emma Sutton

The weather turned it on for a great start to the patrolling season last weekend. Good to see so many people enjoying the beach and swimming between the flags.
Patrols 3 and 4 are on this weekend, if you have any enquires regarding patrols contact club captain Jason Ford. A reminder also that your patrol uniform must have DHL and Newcastle Permanent on it, if you have an old uniform please update it, uniforms are in the upstairs tower in clubhouse and for bronze patrolling members only.
Bronze Medallion Course: Classes will commence on Tuesday 21st October and practical sessions commencing on Sunday 25th October. If you require any further information or you would like to confirm your intention to participate, please contact Jenni Sparks on 66553690 or 0418 663 177.
JUNIORS Our nippers had a successful registration and pool proficiency day on Satday 28th. Anyone who missed out, it’s not too late please contact Garry Howe mob 0411167540 or 66551449 (Bus hours). A small contingent of competitors are travelling south this weekend to contest the Forster Weekend of surf good luck to those going. First day of the official Urunga Nippers season is Sunday 12th October at 8.45am don't forget to mark it in your diary. Thank you to our two new board sponsors Bellingen Gym and Fitness and Nathan Cardow Real Estate.