NOVEMBER
2008 NEWSLETTER
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Courier Sun 26th November 2008 by Emma Sutton
BUILDERS PICNIC GOLF DAY, at Urunga Golf Club, this Monday December 1st. LIMITED spots left, get in NOW. Starts at 9am, shotgun, but players are advised to arrive by 8.30am to sign on and enjoy a sumptuous BBQ breakfast. The cost of the day is $35 per player which includes golf fees, all food, some drinks and all players win a prize. Other refreshments will be available throughout the day. Sign on sheets are in the foyer at Golf Club, or contact Paul Bastick. Monies raised from this event have been earmarked to replace some of the aging rescue equipment needed to patrol Hungry Head beach safely. Anyone interested in sponsoring the event can contact Paul Bastick on 6655 5031. Many thanks to all our sponsors, including: Anchors Wharf, OVH, Water Rat River Cruises, Blacktown Workers Club, Coffs Ex Services Cub, G & M training, Urunga Bowling Club, Urunga Heads Holiday Park, Five Star Supermarket, Urunga Pharmacy, Bellingen Valley Self Storage, Bernie & Rod Hicks Plumbers, Kirkland Real Estate, Navin Auto, Raleigh Vineyard & Winery, Urunga Hardware, Urunga Mowers and Hirequip, Sell & Parker Metal Recyclers, Coffs Ex-Services Club. Patrols this weekend, Sat 29th Patrol 4, Sun 30th Patrol 5.
NIPPERS
Another large touring team travelled north to contest the Woolgoolga carnival
on Sunday. It is so great to see our kids embracing the carnival/competition
side of Surf Lifesaving and representing Urunga SLSC with such pride and enthusiasm.
Once again our kids spirits shined through with a great day had, and many place
ribbons going into the Urunga Nippers pockets. Conditions were a bit blowy,
with lots of chop and decent waves few and far between, the kids had to work
hard on both their swim and board legs. Urunga nippers have shown their class
once again by topping the point score for the smaller clubs. Thank you to all
the parents, helpers and Officials who got up extra early and helped the kids
get to the carnival, if not for you the carnival wouldn't be happening. A big
thank you to Craig Borthwick who took a contingent of nippers to Coffs Harbour
to participate in escorting Santa into Park Beach Plaza with 100 other nippers
from all over the North Coast Branch. The kids had a wonderful time, with a
sand sculpture display that has to be seen to be believed. Normal nippers this
Sunday except for those Nippers who are attending the Hugo Smyth Memorial in
Coffs, and board training on this Wednesday.
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Courier Sun 19th November 2008 by Emma Sutton
Vale Don Kilborne.
Urunga Surf Club is saddened to hear of the recent passing away of staunch Urunga Surf Club supporter Don Kilborne. Don has been associated with the Surf Club for many years and has held the position of Club Patron for over 20 years. Urunga Surf Club sends our deepest sympathies to Betty and her family during this period of time. Don was loved by all for his generosity, his time and above all his witty character and the manner in which he would tell a joke. Don brought many a laugh and joy to our lives. Vale Don Kilborne.
Congrats to our small Masters Touring Team contingent who competed at the Scotts
Head Masters on Saturday. Mark and Emma Sutton and Garry Howe finished a credible
6th in the overall pointscore out of 21 clubs. Notable wins in individual ski,
swim, board and top 4 placings in team events kept us in touch with the much
larger city clubs. Next Masters Carnival at Pacific Palms on Dec 6th.
Our Boaties also headed to Scotts Head for another round of the North Coast
Boat Series with the Ladies crew placing well throughout both days, finishing
2nd in the final on Saturday and 3rd in final on Sunday. Two men’s crews
rowed, the Masters finished 2nd in final on both days and the Reserves just
enjoyed a good hit-out. The conditions were choppy with light winds and Freddy
can tell you what the water temperature was like.
Many thanks to all our sponsors, including: Anchors Wharf, OVH, Water Rat River
Cruises, Blacktown Workers Club, Coffs Ex Services Cub, G & M training.
Patrols this weekend, Sat 22nd Patrol 2, Sun 23rd Patrol 3.
NIPPERS
Once again our season has yet to provide us with a glorious day, but the kids
are still making the most of what is given to them. The day was overcast and
threatening to rain, with a shore dump that
tested the best of the kids (usually abandoning their boards before they hit
it), but the braver ones had a great time catching some awesome waves testing
their nerves and skills. A great day for some beach skills where flags and beach
sprints came into play for the kids with a friendly game of soccer to finish
yet another good day. A reminder of the Woolgoolga carnival this Sunday with
an 8:30am start and nominations need to be in for the Hugo Smyth Memorial for
those wishing to participate by Friday 21st Nov. No Nippers this Sunday (23rd)
due to Woopi carnival. Board training on Wednesdays at 4:30pm. Our Nipper of
the Week is Ryan Kononow. Ryan participated in every event with a great performance
including 2nd in the flags, one of the fastest in the wade and a great showing
in the sprints. Also his board skills are improving each week. Congratulations
Ryan on winning the Nipper of the Week Award.
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Courier Sun 12th November 2008 by Emma Sutton
The North Coast Holiday Parks Urunga MASTERS CARNIVAL was a great success on
Saturday, with a good rollup from southern clubs Scotts Head, Tacking Point,
Forster and Avoca, our own contingent and branch clubs Sawtell and Woopi, Brunswick
Heads, the touring team from Mermaid Waters and Surfers Paradise who brought
6 very enthusiastic Japanese exchange lifeguards down for an “Aussie Experience”
at Urunga. Many thanks to the local Kangaroo mob who turned on their best performance
as the tour bus entered Hungry Head. The weather was a little dodgy but as the
day was all about having fun the 40 odd competitors joined forces to make up
team events and everyone enjoyed a well run carnival. Thanks to Team Urunga
for all efforts on the day, big thanks to our officials who made it all possible.
This weekend is Scotts Head Carnival, masters on Sat, North Coast Boat Series
on both days. Good luck to all heading down.
BUILDERS PICNIC GOLF DAY, at Urunga Golf Club, Monday December 1st. The event
is an 18 hole, 3 man Ambrose with two sides hitting off together. It is open
to all tradesmen and their supporters, and golfing ability is a bonus not a
prerequisite as the focus of the day is fun and friendship. Starts at 9am, shotgun,
but players are advised to arrive by 8.30am to sign on and enjoy a sumptuous
BBQ breakfast. The cost of the day is $35 per player which includes golf fees,
all food, some drinks and all players win a prize. Other refreshments will be
available throughout the day. Sign on sheets are in the foyer at Golf Club,
or contact Paul Bastick, numbers are limited so avoid disappointment and get
in early! Monies raised from this event have been earmarked to replace some
of the aging rescue equipment needed to patrol Hungry Head beach safely. Anyone
interested in sponsoring the event can contact Paul Bastick on 6655 5031.
PATROLS this weekend are: Sat 15th Patrol 6, Sun 16th Patrol 1.
SPONSORSHIP thanks to all our supporters including: OVH, Anchors Wharf, Urunga
Bowling Club, Urunga Heads Holiday Park, Five Star Supermarket, Urunga Pharmacy,
Bellingen Valley Self Storage, Bernie & Rod Hicks Plumbers, Kirkland Real
Estate, Navin Auto, Raleigh Vineyard & Winery, Urunga Hardware, Urunga Mowers
and Hirequip, Sell & Parker Metal Recyclers, Coffs Ex-Services Club.
NIPPERS
Another good roll up to Nipper's on Sunday, the ocean has not been treating
us very nice in the past few weeks and once again it was the case, luckily we
have the creek to practice in. We spent most of Sunday continuing our training
for the next carnival at Woolgoolga (23rd Nov) which will have a much greater
emphases on team events. The older age groups also did a lot of work on distance
board training in preparation for the Hugo Smyth memorial (30th Nov). Congratulations
to Leighton Borthwick on winning the 'Rising Tide Screen Printing' Nipper of
the week for an outstanding effort on Sunday, be sure to check out or web site.
Congratulations are also due to North Beach for their 4th place at the Jetty
Carnival. Board training on Wednesdays at 4.30pm, Woolgoolga carnival 23rd Nov
(8.30 start), and Hugo Smyth memorial 30th Nov, for further information regarding
carnivals please contact Garry or Chantal. Thank you to our sponsors RJs Menswear
and Coastal Helicopter Service.
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Courier Sun 5th November 2008 by Emma Sutton
Urunga Boaties travelled to Minnie Waters for the North Coast Boat Series,
the Men’s Masters Crew had a great hit-out and finished 3rd overall. The
ladies crew also had a great hit-out and look forward to the next event at Scotts
Head.
Our Masters touring team, represented by the Suttons, headed to Wamberal for
the Nutty Masters. Typical wind and rainy conditions didn’t dampen the
results with Mark proving his old local knowledge was the key to getting through
the tricky and unforgiving shore dump. He won his single ski event as well as
teaming up with North Entrance to win the handicapped ski relay which saw them
leave the beach 67 mins after the first starters. Other good top 3 results saw
Urunga finish 12th out of 16 clubs, not bad for two competitors.
THIS SATURDAY 8th Nov, is the URUNGA MASTERS CARNIVAL. The first in the North
Coast Holiday Parks Masters Series, proudly sponsored by North Coast Holiday
Parks, the Ocean View Hotel and Rising Tide Screen Printing. North Coast Holiday
Parks have come on board as naming sponsors for three carnivals starting at
Urunga, then Scotts Head (Nov 15) and Brunswick Heads (3 Jan). Events start
at 10am, all bronzed members over 30 are encouraged to come and have a hit-out,
with clubs expected from Qld, Central Coast and our own local branches. Helpers
needed on the day from 8.30am. The OVH will be hosting the entertainment for
the evening. PATROLS this weekend are: Sat Patrol 3, 9-12 and Patrol 4, 12-end
carnival, Sunday Patrol 5.
BUILDERS PICNIC DAY 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.
Once again thank you to all our sponsors and those businesses that support the
club and in particular in the past week to Dwayne Kearsley at Bridgestone Urunga
for his donation of a rim and tyre to keep our IRB trailer going and Danny at
Raleigh Smash Repair (Nilrust) for the excellent work he did in respraying our
tractor. 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. Other sponsors include: Urunga Bowling Club,
Urunga Heads Holiday Park, Urunga Smash Repairs-Hickeys.
Urunga NIPPERS Touring Team had their first hit
out of the season with a flat water carnival at Coffs Jetty. It was one of our
strongest showings in years with approximately 25 nippers. It was the first
carnival for many of the children, but that didn't stop them from giving it
all they had and many brought home their first carnival ribbons. Once again
our young nippers showed they can mix with with the larger clubs and more than
hold their own with their skills, which showed in the many placing's our kids
acquired. The conditions were a bit overcast with a small swell to contest,
but a very good day for the nippers to become accustomed to a carnival environment.
We would like to say congratulations to all the nippers who competed you did
your club proud with your efforts and sportsmanship. Thank you to all the Urunga
Officials, Water Safety and Team Managers who came to help out and support our
kids on the day. A reminder that this Sunday is a normal nippers day and our
Meet & Greet is on Sat Night hope to see you all there. Urunga Juniors would
like to thank our sponsors Buttercup Bakery and Bellingen Newsagency.