87th ANNUAL REPORT - Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving...

87th ANNUAL REPORT

2015/2016 STATISTICS Number of Rescues 210 ~ Preventative Actions 2843 ~ First Aid 312

2015/2016

Surf club members rally to protect surf club building

from big seas at high tide during June 2016 storms

SponSorS appreciation

Avoca Beach Bowling & Recreational ClubAvoca Beach Dental

Avoca Beach Hotel & ResortGosford City Council

Surf Life Saving AustraliaLadies AuxiliaryRaine & Horne

Yvette & Mark MoranChemist Outlet

Thompson Clarke Shipping Pty LtdFortunity

Light CultureKincumber Nautical Village

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Ace Pest Control

Avoca Beach Butchery

Con and Marg Ryan – PAKS Australia

Three Points Surf

Avoca Beach Medical Centre

Avoca Palms Resort Apartments

Dulux

Erina Fair

Gosford Printing

Signco Erina

Surf Life Saving Central Coast

W. L. Browne & Associates

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Club sponsor Ian Wiseman - Light Culture - on patrol

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annUaL GeneraL MeetinGNotice is hereby given that the 88th Annual General Meeting of the Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Inc. will be held at the Avoca Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Sunday, 21st August, 2016 commencing at 11am.

Business1. Welcoming address by 2015/2016 President, Garry Clarke

2. To confirm the Minutes of the previous Annual General Meeting

3. To deal with any such business arising out of such Minutes

4. To deal with any relevant correspondence

5. To receive and adopt the Annual Report and Financial Statement

6. To elect Office Bearers for the 2016/2017 season

7. To transact any further urgent business which may be brought before the meeting.

Fees for the 2016/2017 Active Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 Gym Levy – Active/Long Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80

Active Member U18, Cadet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 Gym Levy – Junior Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $40

Long Service, Reserve Active . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 Gym Levy – Associate Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $180

Award Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85 Boat Levy Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120

Associate Member (must be over 35) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110 Bronze Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $60

General Member (Nipper parents) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45

Please Note: Members achieving 35 hours patrol (minimum 80% in rostered patrol) are eligible for 25% discount on fees (65.00 for 2016/2017 season). 100% patrol excellence and those patrolling 40 hours+ also receive free gym membership. Members achieving 35 hours patrol are eligible 50% gym fee.Only financial Active, Long Service, Active Reserve, Honorary Life Members and Award Members are entitled to vote at any General Meeting. Associate Members cannot vote except if they have had seven (7) years active service.Nominations for office bearers must be received by the Director of Administration, Deb Rendall, 7 days prior to the Annual General Meeting. This can be done via the office email.If no nomination is received 7 days prior the Chairperson may call for nominations from the floor.

Jim Haezlett (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1930James Agnew (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1943E. Benson (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945Ken Ross (dec). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1948Dick Pickett (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1958Bert Maloney (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959Adrian Pickett (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . 1959Colin Smith (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960Jim Wood (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1960Bryce Norman OAM (dec) . . . . . . 1962Jim Harpur (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1967Ron Way . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971Colin Barker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Richard Gee (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Edwin Poole (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1979Graham Love. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982Dennis Barker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983

Max Sainsbury (active) . . . . . . . . . 1983Mike Tamblyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1983Dennis Gee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1984Norm Boden (dec). . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985Gerry Hoban (dec) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1985Brian Cahill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988Eric Walters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1988Andy Hoban (active) . . . . . . . . . . 1991Mick Kendal (active). . . . . . . . . . . 1992Jim Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1992John Mitchell (active) . . . . . . . . . . 1992Howard Jones (active). . . . . . . . . . 1996Kevin Bootle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998Phillip Gee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998Alistair Peebles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1998Wayne Fuller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999Larry Thorncroft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1999

Craig Kelly (active) . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000Bob Dorrell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2001Stuart Paterson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002Wendy Norman (active) . . . . . . . . 2003Jim McAtamney (active). . . . . . . . 2004David O’Grady (active). . . . . . . . . 2004Quentin Riley (active). . . . . . . . . . 2006Murray Braund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Robert Cairncross . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Bill Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Sharon Brierty (active) . . . . . . . . . 2010Richard Brierty (active). . . . . . . . . 2011Damien Benson (active) . . . . . . . . 2013Michael Hunter (active) . . . . . . . . 2013Garry Clarke (active). . . . . . . . . . . 2014David Broadbent (active) . . . . . . . 2014

Life MembersThroughout the years, certain Members have distinguished themselves by their outstanding services to Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club and their devotion to its ideals. The Club honours such Members by bestowing on them the coveted office of ‘Life Member’.

Ross AllanCraig AndersonJohn AndrewsEddie BakerFrank BuckleyMurray BraundPeter BattyeKevin BootleDavid Broadbent

Frank ByrnesRobert CairncrossSteve CannonJohn CheadleGarry ClarkeLen CookRobert DorrellArthur EllisWayne Fuller

Ray FyffePhillip GeeBrian GoffettJohn GoreyBob HaynesNeville HillyardMichael HunterTerry HunterMurray Iles

Greg JarmaineGordon JonesKeith JonesNan JonesCraig KellyIan LambertTony LicciardoBryan LowIan Messenger

Bill MitchellJim McAtamneyWendy NormanDavid O’GradyBob PattersonStuart PatersonSlim PeeblesLaurie PowerQuentin Riley

Wayne RitchieAdam RobinsonNeil RobinsonFred SpindlerRoss TaitGeoff ThomsonLarry ThorncroftKerry Worrell

Joyce Harpur . . . . . . . 1972Cecely Norman . . . . . 1974Amy Britton. . . . . . . . 1976Dulcie McAtamney . . 1982Helen Walters . . . . . . 1985

Annette Cahill. . . . . . 1987Rhonda Sainsbury . . . 1987Peg Gee . . . . . . . . . . . 1989Norma Love. . . . . . . . 1989Nola Thompson. . . . . 1993

Jan Hoban . . . . . . . . . 1996Robyn Tinker. . . . . . . 1998Jan Gee . . . . . . . . . . . 2007Margaret Wilson . . . . 2007Shirley McLuckie. . . . 2009

Iris Hancock . . . . . . . 2009June Faulder (dec) . . . 2009Maree Fuller. . . . . . . . 2009Jan King . . . . . . . . . . . 2014

Ladies auxiliary Life Members

Distinguished Members

The meeting opened at 11.00 a.m.

in attendanceGarry Clarke, Deb Rendall, Pauline Priest, Robert Burns, David Parker, Steven Jung, Trevor Tame, Gary Hore, Alan Moffitt, Nigel Ball, Graham Ball, Paul Kendal, Spike Jones, Mick Kendal, Colin Barker, John Cheedle, Andy Hoban, John Mitchell, Frank Buckley, Eddy Baker, Damien Benson, Stuart Harvey, Brett Beswick, Bob Dorrell, Roger Johnson, Wendy Norman, David O’Grady, Grant Smith, Quentin Riley, Jim McAtamney, Karen Douglas, David Broadbent, Emma Benson, Sam Jeffries, George Spencer.

apologiesJeff Smith, Tony Bennett, Matt Mitchell, Alison Dorrell, Fred Spindler, Larry Thorncroft, James Reeves, Craig Anderson, Dennis Barker, Nan Jones, Gordon Jones, Graham Love, Mike Tamblyn, Rob Caincross, Michael Hunter.

Welcome by Garry clarkeBranch President – Stuart Harvey

Auditor – John Cheedle

Thank you to Gold sponsors, brief outline of our current gold sponsors.

Thank you Kylie in the office, Emma in accounting and Nicky Ford for her involvement in functions. New function person Hallie Bradbury.

Thank you – Executive, especially those not standing, Rod Butler – starting jaws which has had a massive input into the club. Chris Tasker – Director of Finance and Lesley Parker – Direction of Competition, going to be doing Nipper Secretary.

Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for their continued support of the club, purchased new radios for the upcoming season. Ladies are looking for some new younger members.

Fees have been kept the same as last year and we are still promoting discounts and gym bonus for attending extra hours with patrols.

New roller doors on front of the club – Garry gave a brief outline of position with Gosford City Council regarding the Lease and contributions. Our position is we are trying to have a maintenance program and we need to pay for some repairs. The showers are still an issue, looking at some solutions. Garry to give Robert Burns Chad’s phone number to liaise with him about the showers to hopefully come up with a solution. Water tanks now active for washing craft. May need to reattach hose for jet skis.

Audit report – thank you to John Cheadle for his efforts, we have an offer through Branch for their major sponsor to do audits for all the clubs on the coast for free. Also

offering assistance. Garry has discussed with John and he is agreeable to us going with Fortunity.

Jaws continuing to go well, the figures speak for themselves.

On line portal – Roger Johnson gave outline of on line registrations – still not paperbased.

Competition – very good position, have had a very good season with fantastic results. Several members representing in surfing and kayaking competitions.

Annual report – Howard Jones advised that Gordon Jones in as long service but not as an active member. We need to have a look at this for next year.

1. Approval of Minutes

Approved: Andy Hoban Seconded: Eddy Baker.

2. Business arising:

Robert Burns asked where the batteries were that were requested in last years minutes – Garry Clarke advised that he purchased them and they were located in the office.

Garry advised that Lachlan Tame had been inducted into the Surf Life Saving Hall of Fame, thank you to Gordon Jones for all his work with the submission.

3. Adopt Annual Report

Receive and adopt annual report and annual statement of financials. Brief outline from Emma.

4. Financials

Robert Burns – enquiry regarding Jaws income – Garry advised 100% from bar $130,000.00 and 20% from kitchen $52,000.00

Wendy Norman – enquiry regarding expenses wages – bookkeeper and bar staff – Garry advised that a breakdown available with the financials.

Howard Jones – enquiry regarding purchase of alcohol – Garry advised that Wyong Leagues Club (Avoca Bowling Club) providing kegs. They are a sponsor so we are purchasing from them. Need to look at how the empty kegs are being removed. Total sponsorship $16,000.00.

Frank Buckley – depreciation on kitchen – John Cheadle gave explanation that now have a depreciation schedule.

Garry Clarke advised that the kitchen floor needs replacing as it is becoming a health hazard. The quote that we have is for $6,500.00. Meeting moved to have repaired. Moved: G. Hore Seconded: John Mitchell.

5. Election of Office Bearers

Mick Kendal took the floor and the meeting re-elected Garry Clarke.

Chairman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Garry Clarke

Vice Chairman House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Vice Chairman Special Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Eden McQueen & Finn Flaherty finishing U15 board final at Aussies

Lily Cracknell, Keeley Booth & Emma LivingstoneU17 female taplin final

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Doreen Ballard and Family accepting James Agnew’s Life Membership Medal

Beau Jeffries on board at Aussies

Crowd support on finals day at Aussies

National Medal Recipients Greg Byrne and Craig Anderson

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TDirector of Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Deb Rendall

Director of Finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Roger Johnson

Director of Life Saving. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brett Beswick

Director of Competition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Director of Youth Activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Walker

Board of Life Saving

Education Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craig Anderson

First Aid Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Douglas

IRB Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Vice Captain . . . . . . . . . Karen Douglas & David O’Grady

Radio Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sandy Cooper

Surf Sports

Board & Ski Captain (Craft Captain) . . . . . . . Trevor Tame

Water Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Carnival Entries Opens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Carnival Entries Masters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Boat Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Mitchell

Beach Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Masters Captain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jeff Smith & Committee(now a masters committee)

House Committee

Communications Committee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Building & Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Additional member House Committee . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Gym Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Robert Burns

Surfboard Riding Captain . . . . . . . . . . . .Andrew Patterson

Grievance Officer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wendy Norman

Officials Co-ordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carolyn Booth

Duke of Ed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Duerden

Presentation Night. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Member Protection Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vacant

Work & Health Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vacant

Auditor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fortunity

Long Service & Life Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vacant

Reserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vacant

Sunday Handicaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grant Smith

Memorabilia . . Spike Jones, Garry Clarke, Andy Hoban

Positions Nominations - as per above

Need to put out to club members for unfilled positions – need to have a job description so all aware of what is required.

Sub committee for special events.

Appoint of Fortunity.

Motion to change CTO to Director of Education to come in line with Branch. Will need to be done by a special general meeting. Brett Beswick to organise and put motion forward.

General Business

Andy Hoban – outline of brief to identify bronze holders that have served in war or died in action. Wanted to produce a publication. Andy has done the research for our club, he has interviewed lots of people. 12 members from our club.

Quentin Riley – thank you to everyone who has helped in his recovery, apologised for not being able to complete his position from last year as Board Captain.

Deb Rendall – congratulations to Fiona, Dave and Kylie on the annual report.

Garry Clarke – national medals – advised only post 1989 service on record, he is doing some research for prior to this date. If any members think applied to them they need to advise the office.

Raffle drawn:-1st – Go Pro – Helen

2nd – NMD Bodyboard – Tom Morrow

Meeting closed: 1.00 pm

Cadet Member (13-15 yrs) Armstrong, HarryBateman, TaylorBerry, FletcherBlair, KyeBooth, KeeleyByrne, IsobelCallaghan, MacyCameron, AmyChadwick, ByronCracknell, LilyDouch, KaneFlaherty, FinnFrancis, BenjaminGiles, ElizaHarvey, MyaHayes, ElizabethJeffries, CharlieKasun, LeviLittlehales, DylanMatuschka, MegganMcAlpine, AustinMitchell, BenjaminPenn, MackenzieWalker, Scout

Active (15-18 yrs) Barta, TyBeere, EllaByrne, JesseCunningham, FletcherDonsworth, LiamDuell-Ferguson, NicholasDuerden, RochelleFortey, HarryHardy, WilliamHayes, OliviaHayes, SandenHutchinson, SamJeffries, BeauJensen, JessieKondrat, ConnorLivingstone, EmmaMcCabe, JazMoore, JordanPark, TylerRaley, TabithaRendall, NicholasSeton, SophiaShort, BaileyTancred, DeclanWarn, Ketisha

Active (18yrs and over) Allen, JamesAnderson, CraigAndrew, SimonAyres, PhilBaker, KenBall, GrahamBall, NigelBarnes, JeffBarnes, JoshuaBarta, JiriBateman, RachelBennett, AnthonyBenson, EmmaBerry, MitchellBirt, DavidBlair, EmilyBowyer, MichaelBroberg, GarethBromfield, RyanBrosnan, BridgetBurrell, AnthonyButler, MichelleCameron, Bec

Cameron, DuncanCampbell-Pegg, HannahCarlton, RobCarroll, JackChadwick, ChantelChampion, ScottCharlton, IanChristoforou, JohnClark, WayneCollins, AndrewCook, DonCook, SamCooper, AlexanderCracknell, TobyCraik, KateCraik, PeterCunningham, LindsayCunningham, ScottDavis, RobertDeans, AdrianDonnelly, JonathanDouglas, KarenDrinkwater, VanessaDrobot, NikkiDrobot, VadymDuerden, AndrewEberle, DanyellaEnglish, JacksonFelton, MarkFitzsimmons, JulieFitzsimmons, RileyFlaherty, GregForbes, AngharadFrazer, MatthewFrendo, JohnGarrett, KyleGasparotto, AlessandraGasparotto, ElyssiaGatt, JessicaGiles, BrettGillings, JaneGrace, ShaunGraham, JohnGraham, PrueGreen, RichardHall, ChristopherHarvey, KylieHatch, CherylHawkins, ShonaHayes, BaileyHayes, ChrisHayes, KellieHill, IsabellaHoban, KylieHocking, DougHore, GaryHowells, AmandaHunter, BrettHunter, CraigHunter, GarthHunter, SusanHutchinson, PaulIreland, DavidIreland, LorenJackson, GregoryJeffries, DanielJeffries, SamanthaJohnson, RogerJones, GordonJones, KevinJones, NathanJorgenson, DougKasun, JoshuaKemp, JanetKemp, WayneKernahan, JohnKirkman, Fiona

Laing, JohnLauder, JasonLaurence, AliceLivingstone, BarbaraLudlam, WayneMacDonald, JohnMacDonald, NicoleMalone, EllieMalone, VincentManning, RosemaryMarteene, NatashaMartin, TrentMatuschka, AmandaMatuschka, KaitlynMcAlpine, DavidMcCloghry, BradleyMcCloghry, CraigMcCloghry, StevenMcGuire, IainMcIntyre, PeterMcIntyre, RobertMcLoughlin, PaulMcQueen, KristyMeade, PaulMerrick, PeterMyers, CoreyMitchell, AngusMitchell, BradMitchell, GregMitchell, JackMitchell, PeterMoffitt, AlanMoore, JanetMorris, DeborahMorrow, TomMould, BiancaMunton, BrianMunton, GarethMurray, JosephMurray, MichelleNash, MarkNewman, MatNicolle, PhillipO’Brien, MichaelO’Connor, ElizabethO’Connor, FelicityParker, AndrewParkin, DavidPatterson, CassandraPenn, MattPriest, PaulinePriestley, StanPrior, JodieRaley, GeorgeReeves, JamesRendall, DebbieRenouf, MitchellRestom, NedSantangelo, KimberlySettree, GrahamSharpe, MichaelSlape, BrendanSmith, GrantSmith, JeffreySpencer, GeorgeStanden, Jessica-EllenStarling, JacksonSullivan, TimothyTame, TrevorTancred, BronwynTasker, ChrisTebb, JacalynTermeer, ThomasTesoriero, LenThompson-McLeod, ChloeTindale, LaurenTubby Bennett, Kirsten

Von-Kotze, MarkWalker, MattWarn, KarenWarn, MichaelWhitfield, LizaWilliams, ShaunWilson, TonyWinter, PenelopeWiseman, IanWiseman, Luke

AssociateArundell, ZachBuening, MalcolmDunn, LeeEdstein, JohnFortey, StevenGathercole, ChrisGlenn, BrokGordon, MurrayGraham, CaisleyHenry, KarenHolmes, FrancesKirkman, ThomasLeary, JohnLowe, GavinMcCloghry, RobynMcGimpsey, PeterMullen, MargaretO’Grady, RayPaterson, AndrewPower, RodRussell, GrantRussell, MarkRyan, ConThompson, JockTipney, ColinVan Dongen, DonnaWilson, Lloyd

GeneralAguilera, GustavoAllen, KatieAmadu, MeganArcher, LisaArmstrong, MeaganArnold, GregArnold, JackiAustin, LeesaAyres, CarolineBaker, ClairBarnes, JasonBarta, RayleeBateman, AshleyBellingham, TobyBerthot, AlexisBerthot-Craig, CaraBissett, CathyBissett, CraigBlake, BelindaBlake, StevenBoerner, SharonBooth, CarolynBridgefoot, IanBroberg, NatashaBrown, DominiqueBrown, MarkBuening, LyndsayBurnett, NathanBurston, LisaCarn, ClaireCarn, TrentCarney, LisaCarpenter, GemmaCarpenter, HughChan, ElizabethChan, LizChauhud, Faruk

Cooke, StephenCostello, MaiCracknell, DavidCrocker, PennyCronin, ShaunCurnow, RachelCurrie, FiCurrie, ShaunDaley, PaulDavies, StuartDelaney, MatthewDheer, ChazDheer, KellyDonovan, DonnaEakin, NicholasEakin, PrueEldridge, RachaelEnglish, AnnaEurell, AdamEurell, DanielleEvans, BrendonEvans, NikiFenton, BradfordFenton, MichelleFernandez, NathanFisher, EronFlett, JenniferForsyth, NicoleFraser, IanFraser, KristinGatt, BrianGibbes, KristenGibbins, BenGibbins, BridgetGill, BradGill, ShonaGills, JamieGranter, LachlanGranter, SharleneHaak, BarbelHaak, BenediktHall, NathanHarris, BenjaminHarris, KrystieHeron, GaynorHodson, SteveHodson, SueHooton, MegHooton, TerryHowe, JonathanHowlett, KassaneHunt, Rebecca LaurieHunter, EmmaHutchinson, KarenJackson, AngelaJamal, AbdulJamal, PaulaJarvis, PaulJones, NicoleKasun, RhiannonKeir, LouiseKeir, ShaneKelly, MatthewKelly, RoisinKnox, EmmaKnox, ScottKondrat, GeorgeKondrat, SharniLarge, JonathanLittle, ShaneLivesley, JodiMarch, DiMarkey, MirtaMarkey, RossMaryska, MichaelMcBride, JodieMcBride, John

McClelland, KathyMcClelland, VinceMcLoughlin, JodiMcMahon, RobbieMcQueen, MichaelMesritz, KelliMesritz, NickMinehan, JamesMitchell, MichelleMitchell, TracyMoore, ChristineMorrow, BrookMould, LisaMurphy, AmberNash, MarkNash, MarteneNaylor, LeeNaylor, TaniaNewham, PeterNewham, SusanO’Gorman, MartinOliver, VickyOoi, AlexandraO’Shea, AnnieO’Shea, LukeParker, AnnettePayne, AlisonPortelli, AdamPot, SonjaProbert, DanielleRamanauskas, KellyRichardson, AlexRichardson, LaurenRichardson, NicoleRignall, GazwaRoberts, PaulRobertson, ReneeRoche, AngelaRodewald, MelissaRolph, NatalieRoss, CameronScanlan, DawnSchwensen, MichaelSee, PaulSemmler, MichaelSevern, KevinShiers, FraserShiers, JessicaSkidmore, BeckySmyth, GeoffTamblyn, LeonieTermeer, EvaThomas, EmileThomas, SharonTrompf, SharonTutt, NathanUglow, AnastaziaUglow, DanielVerolin, RobertoWalker, AnnaWalker, SamuelWalker, YolandeWalters, SonyaWarn, SharneeWaters, RachelWells, PhillipWilliams, CarinWolters, MelanieWolters, Rocky

Life Member Barker, ColinBarker, DennisBenson, DamienBootle, KevinBraund, MurrayBrierty, Richard

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Brierty, SharonBroadbent, DavidCahill, BrianCairncross, RobertClarke, GarryDorrell, RobertFuller, WayneGee, DennisGee, PhilHoban, AndrewHunter, MichaelJones, HowardKelly, CraigKendal, MichaelLove, GrahameMcAtamney, JimMitchell, BillMitchell, JamesMitchell, JohnNorman, WendyO’Grady, DavidPaterson, StuartPeebles, AlistairRiley, QuentinSainsbury, MaxTamblyn, MichaelThorncroft, LarryWalters, EricWay, Ronald

Long ServiceArmstrong, RobbieBabbage, DavidBaker, EddyBeswick, BrettBirch, AndrewBuckley, FrankButler, RodneyByrne, GregCook, GregDorrell, AlisonDuthie, RonFerrier, PaulGee, GaryGee, TrevorHamilton, BenHarvey, BradleyHarvey, StuartHurrell, RobertIles, MurrayJelfs, PaulJones, MatthewJung, StevenKendal, PaulLow, BryanMcClelland, DanielMcLuckie, TrentMitchell, JuliaMitchell, MatthewMoffitt, GlenMyers, CoreyNicholls, PaulParker, ChrisParker, DavidParker, LesleyParker, MatthewRobinson, AdamRyan, DanShade, DanielSharpe, SteveSmith, DuncanSpindler, FredStephens, KarenTebb, Nigel

Probationary Crowell, MatthewFlanagan, Deirdre

Sharpe, WilliamSykes, HughVanDerBruggen, JakobWilson, Alex

Reserve Active Burns, RobertChadwick, PaulHirst, MitchellRuzek, GeorgeShine, BenTame, Lachlan

Under 6Audley, DylanBroberg, CateBromfield, JonahBrown, RuthBrown, ThomasBurnett, TajCampbell, TaylaCooke, ArabellaCraik, OliverCurnow, JaggarCurrie, TeddyDaley, XanderEakin, AlbertaFernandez, MahliaFisher, HicksonFlett, LeviGibbins, MatildaGill, LawsonGrace, EamonGraham, MaddisonHaak, LeonHarris, LachlanJones, CohenMaryska, TahliaMcMahon, SamO’Shea, NatPavett, JettRyan, BeauShiers, EllianaTamblyn, GraceTaylor, JettTutt, AshtonUglow, OscarVerolin, SorayaVrkic, AnthonyWalker, Nellie

Under 7 Aguilera, CruzAllen, SilasArnold, TannerBellingham, IslaBenazzi-Keir, AnnaBerthot-Craig, NoahBoerner, JamesBuening, CallumCarn, LiviaCarter, AnnabelleChurchill, BronteDavies, KobiDelaney, KobiDheer, PoppyEnglish, MaxEvans, KatieFalconi, EmilyGatt, MadisonGee, XavierGibbes, AngusHowe, CocoHunter, KieshaIreland, CameronJackson, RhiannonJamal, XavierJarvis, OliverJohnson, Benjamin

Jolley, FlynnJones, BrynKelly, LiamKneller, ZoeKnox, DanielLowery, ShantiMcGimpsey, MadeleineMoffitt, LenoxMorrow, CobyNash, MitchellNash, OwenNoone, PoppyParker, EllaPaterson, FergusPayne, EthanPortelli, LennoxPrior, EmilyProbert, TajRignall, AdamRoberts, GraceRoche, AmeliaRoss, AlexanderSkidmore, CodySmyth, EuanTebb, WillWells, CharlieWilliams, CiaraWolters, Bae

Under 8 Amadu, MalikBarnes, HannahBarta, CharleeBateman, ZandinBrown, JackBuening, CarysCarn, TomCollins, CharleyCooke, ImogenCraik, ThomasEakin, ScarlettEldridge, ZoeFalconi, OliviaFisher, TahliaFord-Griffiths, BenFraser, ElianaGatt, PiaGranter, PippaHall, AbigailHill, LillyHodgson, AudenHodson, CleoJamal, ElijahJones, SamuelKeir, Holly-AnnMcClelland, WillMinehan, JackO’Cass, LilyO’Gorman, CaoimheRamanauskas, GraceReeves, HarrisonRobertson, FinnRolph, BaileyRuzek, FelicitySee, JudeSmith, ArowenSmith, SiennaTebb, KiahTutt, Jaxson

Under 9 Amadu, ZakaryArnold, AirleyBroberg, LizzieCameron, CharlotteChan, BridgetteCraik, AbigailCronin, Hannah

Drobot, JeromeEnglish, LilyEvans, CharliGill, FletcherHarris, ImogenHooton, BenjaminHooton, MaxIreland, NatashaJarvis, JosephKasun, RyderKnox, SiennaLarge, KabaneLester, KyeMarkey, VincentMaryska, BlakeMcBride, AnikaMesritz, ArchieMitchell, JohnnieOrr, JarvisParker, MillieRodewald, HaydenSevern, DeaconSmith, DarcyTermeer, VanessaThomas, NathanielVincz, AnnekaWaters, JabinWolters, Jet

Under 10Baker, EricaBarnes, JacksonBateman, TajBenson, ByronCurrie, HannyDerbyshire, OliviaFalconi, LukeHowe, IsabellaHunter, EstherHutchinson, RoryIreland, LachlanJamal, ZachariahJones, EthanKelly, ConorMartin, SameikoMaryska, KaiMcClelland, LochieMcQueen, PearlNash, EbonyNaylor, ZoePrior, SophieRobertson, MillerRoche, LiamSchwensen, LiamSmith, HudsonWells, Oscar

Under 11Allen, IkeyAllen, JaggerArmstrong, TobyBoerner, NicholasBridgefoot, JacksonCameron, GeorgiaCasey, JemmaChan, ClaudiaCracknell, MiaCrocker, TillyCurrie, PoppyDrobot, NataliaEnglish, GraceEurell, OliviaHarvey, TykeHodson, KaiJohnson, LucyMacDonald, FreyaManning, LucahMcBride, Savannah

Mitchell, FelixOliver, EvieParker, MadeleinePortelli, SkyPrior, ChelseaRichardson, DeclanRussell, RobertSmith, JasmineSmith, JaxonTancred, SummerThomas, LachlanWilliams, Sinaed

Under 12 Ayres, BronteBarta, JordanBissett, TajBoerner, LexiBridgefoot, CooperChadwick, FlynnClarke, LaurenceCurrie, DaisyDonovan, RubyGranter, MollyHeron Little, RubyHooton, NicholasHunter, CooperHunter, TashaJeffries, GraceKondrat, DaneMcLoughlin, ChloeMcLoughlin, DanielMesritz, HudsonMitchell, AnnelieseNaylor, IsabellaPaterson, TobyPot, LaurenPriestley, EmmaRodewald, RileyScott, Gabriel

Under 13Armeni-Green, JessicaAyres, HollyBateman, YadenBerry, DarciCracknell, AbbeyFerrari Semmler, SophiaFlaherty, OwenHooton, ThomasKasun, MiaMacDonald, FinlayParker, HenryWalker, Piper-Lily

Under 14 Armstrong, FletcherBenson, EmilyBissett, RileyBlake, MadisonButler, JordanCameron, JamesCameron, JessicaChadwick, AirlieClarke, ZoeDuerden, JemmaGiles, LouisGranter, ZacHarvey, WillaLivingstone, SamuelMcBride, HelenaMcLoughlin, ImogenRichardson, EllieWilliams, Matthieu

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Riley Fitzsimmons with Beau Jeffries at AussiesPatrol Captains 2015/2016

Avoca Beach 2015/2016

As we present Avoca Beach Annual report for 2015/2016 I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate club members Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons on being selected in the Olympic Team to compete in Rio. This is an outstanding effort and we wish them every success.

On the beach this season we had a very busy time with a number of outstanding rescues and first aid situations dealt with. I would like to thank the Patrol Captains and the patrolling members for their vigilance in this area. It was good to see a number of members get involved in undertaking courses to upskill themselves, a factor that certainly assisted in a few of the major first aid incidents.

Congratulations to Nigel Ball on being named Jim Harpur Patrolman of the Year. He continues to donate his time and effort to ensure the safety of the public at Avoca Beach.

Avoca Beach Surf Club thanks sponsors for their support and we look forward to continued associations with them. Raine and Horne continue to support our Boat Section with the addition of Thompson Clarke Shipping Pty Ltd and Light Culture. Due to poor weather The Rocks to Rocks was postponed to early next season but Mark and Evette Moran are continuing their support. Avoca Dental’s support of Juniors continues and this year we welcome on as a Gold sponsor Avoca Beach Hotel & Resort.

Wyong Leagues Group’s ongoing support allows us to maintain our education programs and assists with vital First Aid Equipment. Also supporting as a gold sponsor is Kincumber Nautical Village aiding our successful ski group. Our silver and bronze sponsors continue to be valuable contributors to our club and those listed in our Annual Report are thanked for their support.

We acknowledge the help of Gosford Council, now Central Coast Council, for their ongoing support of Surf Life Saving on the coast. We assist council through provision of maintenance and painting of our facility in an effort to reduce burdens upon the sinking funds. This year we

replaced roller doors and the kitchen floor to assist. DHL and Surf Life Saving Australia have provided funds to support the club and Central Coast Branch continues to maintain their support of all clubs through funding and programs.

The past year has been difficult for the function team but they continually work hard to look for opportunities to support the club. Thanks go to Nicky Ford, Dave McAlpine, Kylie Hoban, Jack Leary, Deb Rendall and Hallie Bradbury for their assistance in this regard.

In surf sports we again had success but were restricted by some injuries and Olympic Trials in always putting our best teams forward. We won Branch in Nippers and Masters and were in the top 3 in opens. Our 17 years age group was again outstanding with great results at State and National titles and except for some bad luck could have come home with many more medals. It was fantastic to see Sam and Fletcher continue our dominance in winning the U19 double ski at Aussies and Finn Flaherty again have an outstanding titles. Well done also to our newest Honour Blazer recipients Eden, Levi and Fletcher on winning Gold at Aussies.

While our master’s contingent was smaller this year there were some notable performances with Sharon Brierty, Dave O’Grady and Dave Broadbent being the pick in the surf. In the boat area our Zuluz were outstanding, winning at all levels of competition this year. There were numerous outstanding efforts at all levels of competition and this is noted later in our Annual Report. Thanks to Damien Benson for his leadership in this area.

The Avoca Beach Executive has once again been very proactive and supportive this year. I thank Roger for the implementation of some financial procedures that will help move us forward. Deb has once again been invaluable in not only her Directorship but in assisting Dave with the functions arm of the club. Julie has moved forward within the sponsorship role while Brett has kept us current in lifesaving.

Kylie continues her administrative efforts in keeping members informed through the Shark Attack and the

Nick Duell-Fergusen and Beau Jeffries competing in board rescue at Aussies

Maddie Mitchell speaking at Johnny Mitchell Boat Christening

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Bronze Recipients 2015/2016 Sam gets a good start in U19 ski final at Aussies

Emily Benson in the board at Aussies IRB Crew Certificate Recipients

efforts of Emma as bookkeeper has ensured a stable financial platform.

We continued with usual fundraising ventures again that provided the basis for raising funds. The Lizards were major supporters of the doorknock, once again coordinated by Jim. Glenn and Keith organised a successful golf day that was well supported by club members. The change in Golf Day to support Wyong Leagues was a positive step.

Bob Burns has kept the gym functioning well and we continue to look for improvements in this area. Special thanks also to Bob Dorrell, Duncan Smith, Gordo and Rob Hurrell who assisted in a number of installation and maintenance tasks around the club. Sandy Cooper continues to be a major asset with his technical expertise and assistance to the club.

In instruction and assessing: Mick Kendal, Andy Hoban, Jeff Barnes, Craig Anderson, Sharon Brierty, Andrew Duerdan and Garry Clarke have been the people supporting the development of lifesaving.

The coaches and officials continue to support our athletes with their efforts throughout the year, while The Ladies Auxiliary have once again been there to help raise funds and cater at events we run.

Nippers remain a strong and successful group with another top placing at the State titles evidence of the efforts of many of the parents, coaches and managers. Matt has coordinated a strong team to develop the youth of the area.

Congratulations to all awardees at Club, Branch and State level. Thanks to all those that have been committed to moving the club forward over the past year.

Garry Clarke, President – Avoca Beach SLSC

Director oF aDMiniStrationAnother year finished with many trials and tribulations, great memories and achievements. Thank you to all club members for their efforts patrolling the beach this season, our members behind the scenes and our competitors.

Fantastic results at Branch, State and Aussies for all of our competitors. Our Nippers also had a fantastic year and our senior ranks are looking good for the future.

Thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary who continue to raise much needed funds for our lifesaving equipment.

Congratulations to Lachlan Tame and Riley Fitzsimmons for making the Olympic team for Rio this year. For me personally to have known you guys since you were in Nippers and to progress to being selected for the Olympic Games makes me feel really proud. I know that the whole club is behind you 100% and the buzz around the club is amazing, we all cannot wait to be watching you both compete and do your country proud. To the Tame and Fitzsimmons families enjoy this fantastic time.

Thank you to Kylie for your continued efforts again this season. The strong administrative position of the club is thanks to you. We all know that you have a paid position but you also put in many volunteer hours which are very much appreciated.

Thanks also to some behind the scene workers, Anita Jung, Emma Benson and Sam Jefferies, always there to lend a hand when needed.

To my fellow board members, thank you for another rewarding and enjoyable season. The Club could not function without your efforts and dedication. Special mention again to Garry Clarke, your tireless commitment to the Club is appreciated.

Cheers boys and girls, Deb Rendall, Director of Administration – Avoca Beach SLSC

It’s hard to believe another season has come and gone already. This year was possibly one of our biggest seasons with significant rescues, major first aids and shark sightings.

We started off the pre-season with the yearly Branch Lifesaving Conference. I would encourage any patrol member to attend these conferences each pre-season. This year was hard to top last years Guest speaker Trevor Hendy, but with many shark attacks along the NSW coast, our guest speaker was Barry Bruce, the CSIRO Shark expert. The data and misconceptions around shark behaviour and shark attacks had everyone glued to every word and slide/video shown. Truly a remarkable presentation by Barry.

Our off season is supposed to be a time to relax, enjoy other pursuits and have a break from lifesaving. Unfortunately though, people still get in trouble and require help, and I thank all those people who made themselves available on the clubs emergency callout list and who responded to taskings by NSW Police. One significant rescue was a few weeks prior to the season involving another rock fisherman on Fathers Day. Club members prepared the IRB and RWC for the responding members, with myself and crewman, Byron Chadwick raced to Winnie Bay on the jetski expecting to find another drowned fisherman. On arrival we found an Asian fisherman with a lifejacket (which saved his life) and holding a large Dolphin Fish. With a strong southerly and large swell we managed to get close enough for Byron to get the fisherman on board, untangle him from fishing line and return him to awaiting Ambulance at Copa. It was a very dangerous rescue so close to rocks and won the NSW Rescue of the Month. Thanks to all those members who were involved in some way towards the successful response and rescue.

Our core business is lifesaving, and it’s why this club exists today, and will continue to exist. But unfortunately it is at risk. As an active member, your commitment as an active member is to attend patrols, rostered patrols (unless prior arrangements made to be static). By not turning up

or getting a substitute for your patrol, places huge stress on the remaining members. Patrols are divided up with varying skillsets. If members don’t turn up we then risk being non-compliant with SLSNSW and place the public at risk by not having enough skilled lifesavers on patrol. For a club our size, the ratio of members who don’t turn up or get a substitute is extremely disappointing. Without the huge sacrifice of dedicated members volunteering extra additional hours, we simply would have had to close the beach on several occasions. For this reason, next season will see members advised they are in breach of their membership and risk being stood down if they miss two consecutive patrols.

With an aging patrol membership, predominately masters, it’s time the younger members (20-30yrs) stood up and took on some leadership roles on patrol. I am more than happy to help any member gain the awards required to become a vice captain or a patrol captain. This year we had Rochelle Duerden take on Patrol Captain and mentored by David O’Grady. Rochelle did an amazing job and earnt the respect from her patrol team. You’re never too young.

It was a busy season again, with some good swells, some bad bluebottle days and generally very busy beaches throughout summer. Australia Day was a day many members from the Parker and Penn Patrols will never forget. Around 1pm at the changeover of patrols, a visiting family from Sydney (about 20 in all) was around the rocks near the mermaid pools enjoying a nice day. Unfortunately a large swell arrived unannounced washing over 20 people across the rock platform injuring nearly all the tourists. With major breaks, concussion, cuts and abrasions, the bottom carpark resembled a war zone as injured bleeding people lay awaiting a fleet of 5 ambulances. The rookies were amazing, they comforted the injured, attended to the minor wounds whilst the senior members attended the injured and awaited the Ambulances. The incident won SLSNSW Rescue of the Month and the family were so grateful they donated $500 to the club. A great team effort by both the patrols, who still had to manage the patrons on the beach.

Patrolperson of the Year - Nigel Ball presented by Joyce Harpur

35Hrs+ Recipients

35Hrs+ Recipients

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A very busy day for Avoca SLSC.

This season the club completed an amazing 7,147 patrol hours for the season, with 210 rescues, 2,843 preventative actions and 312 first aids cases. It was very pleasing to see some of our bright young competitors also contributing significantly to patrol hours. Special mention to Byron Chadwick 80.25hrs, Austin McAlpine 80hrs and Jordan Butler 76.5hrs. These young members stepped up on many occasions to help out when patrols were light on. Not to forget our club mainstays, who without their dedication to our club would have meant patrol breaches and risk to our clubs competition rights. Special thanks must go to Alan Moffitt 89.25hrs (and also patrols for Ocean Beach!), Sandy Cooper 79.25hrs, David O’Grady 75.25hrs, Nigel Ball 72.75hrs, Garry Clarke 67.75hrs. A special mention also to the Benson family who stayed back Christmas Day to keep our beach open, and everyone else who gave up some of their Christmas Day to patrol. A huge thank you. In total we had 23 members complete over 50 patrol hours which is an amazing effort.

It takes a lot of time and effort by the board and its sub committees to ensure the successful running of any club. To my fellow executive members, thankyou and your family, for the time you commit to our club. To the lifesaving board, Craig Anderson (Education), Karen Douglas (First Aid), David Babbage and Richard Green (I.R.B) and Sandy Cooper (Vice Captain), thank you all for keeping the lifesaving section running so smoothly. Your time is all valuable and you all contributed many additional hours to ensure our club has the best resources available. Much work is done behind the scenes by our administrator Kylie Hoban. Kylie has provided great support to our members and the lifesaving team with regular correspondence, SMS messages for patrols and the Shark Attack newsletter. Thanks Kylie, you’re a gem.

Club security remains a problem and we the members need to make an effort to shut the club up after we finish accessing it for equipment when training etc. This season we have had fuel stolen on at least 2 occasions because

the boat and ski sheds have been left open. There have been nights where the club is wide open at 9pm. We all have an invested interest to ensure the club is secure. Many private craft are stored, vital rescue equipment etc. which could easily be vandalised or stolen if the club is left open. The caretaker Richard has done an amazing job, but he can’t do it alone. We have also installed CCTV cameras in certain areas to help with club and member security. Please assist the executive in doing your small part to keep our club secure and shut the roller doors after you have removed or returned your equipment.

Finally, special thanks to my family, especially my wife Leanne for putting up with all the meetings, courses and lifesaving commitments I need to attend in my role at Club, Branch and State.

Cheers Boys & Girls, see you back on the beach soon.

Brett Beswick, Director of Lifesaving – Avoca Beach SLSC

patrol Statistics 2015/2016 NUMBER OF RESCUES

Type Performed Total

No Gear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Rescue Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Rescue Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

IRB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

RWVC. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210

PREVENTATIVE ACTIONS


Lost Children. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Preventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2843

Searches. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Shark Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Total Preventative Actions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2843

FIRST AID


Fractures/Dislocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0

Major Marine Stings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Major Wounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Minor Cuts/Abrasions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Minor Marine Stings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Resuscitation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Spinal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Total First Aid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312

ATTENDANCE

Times Swimmers Craft On Beach Total

Sign On 8,067 6,228 47,329 61,624

Mid Patrol 7,675 4,779 47,876 60,330

Sign Off 7,171 3,296 40,460 50,927

Total 22,913 14,303 135,665 172,881

Nominated by Stuart Paterson (Life Member)

Seconded by Bob Dorrell (Life Member)

This nomination has been researched by the life membership committee and the executive and has been duly endorsed for consideration and voting at the AGM.

Gordon joined Avoca Beach Club Nippers as a 3 year old in the 1979/1980 season and has continued active membership up until the present time.

He went right through the Nippers until a 13 year old and won the age point score every year competing at all carnivals and at Branch and State level each season achieving great results.

He continued his interest in the Nippers by being an Age Manager for the 7 years age group starting Daniel Shade off with his competitive career.

He gained his Surf Life Saving Certificate in 1989 and his Bronze in 1991. He also holds numerous other awards including ARC, First Aid, IRB Drivers, Jetski Drivers and has his Officials and Coaches Accreditation.

Over the years as a Patrol Member and Captain he has been involved in many rescues and has been a Lifeguard for over 20 years making him one of the most experienced patrol people in our Club.

He has also been involved in the Administrative area of the Club taking on several positions on the Committee, Director of Competition, Director of Finance and Carnival Entries Officer.

Gordon is also a willing worker and helper around the Club being the mainstay in the gym extensions and the new ski racks.

Gordon is a great mentor and coach to all our members, especially our younger members.

As a senior competitor Gordon started in the Cadet Board Riding Display in Perth coming 4th. Over the years he has won many Branch titles in Open Belt, Surf Teams, Ski Relay, Board Rescue and Board Display.

At State level he has been successful in gaining a 2nd in the Open Belt, winning a Double Ski and numerous placings in Ski Relays. At the Australian level he won an Open Double Ski, Open Ski Relay, 4th in the Open Belt and at World level he came 1st in the Masters Ski Relay and 4th in the Masters Single Ski.

Over the years Gordon has entertained our members with his alter egos journalist and social commentator Ray Smith and surfer still trying to make the main event Rudi Zarrzoff.

He is totally committed to Surf Life Saving and in particular to Avoca Beach SLSC and his enthusiasm and mateship has created a great culture within our competitor ranks.

1989–1990

Surf Life Saving Certificate, Patrol Member

Branch: 3rd Cadet Board Display

1990–1991

Patrol Member

Australian: 4th Cadet Board Display

1991–1992

Gained Bronze Medallion, Branch – 3rd Cadet Board Display

1992–1993

Patrol Member, IRB Competitor, Branch: 1st U18 Board Display, NSW State: 3rd Open Patrol Competition

1993–1994

Patrol Member, Advance Resuscitation Certificate, IRB Silver Medallion, IRB Competitor

Branch: 1st U18 Double Ski, 1st Open Double Ski

1994–1995

Patrol Member, NSW State: 2nd Open Patrol Competition

1995–1996

Patrol Member

1996–1997

Patrol Member

1997–1998

Patrol Member, Branch: 1st Board Display

1998–1999

Patrol Member

1999–2000

Patrol Member, NSW State: 3rd Open Patrol Competition

2000–2001

Patrol Member

2001–2002

Patrol Member

2002–2003

Patrol Member, Branch: 1st Open Belt, NSW State: 2nd Open Belt, Australian: 4th Open Belt

2003–2004

Patrol Member, Branch: 2nd Open Belt

2004–2005

Patrol Member, Branch: 1st Open Belt

2005–2006

Patrol Member,

Branch: 1st Open Belt, 2nd O/24 Surf Race

2006–2007

Patrol Member, Branch: Open – 1st Belt, 1st Board Rescue, 2nd Double Ski, 3rd Double Ski

Branch Masters: 30-34 – 1st Iron Man, 1st Surf Race, 1st Board, 2nd Ski Race, 3rd Board Rescue

NSW State Masters: 30-34 – 2nd Ski Race, 2nd Tube Race

Australian Masters: 30-34 – 2nd Ski Race, 3rd Board Rescue

2007–2008

Patrol Member

2008–2009

Patrol Member, Carnival Entries Officer, 15 year Service Award Branch Masters: 30-34 1st Tube, 2nd Ski Race, 2nd Board, 2nd Board Rescue

NSW State Masters: 30-34 – 3rd Ski Race, 3rd Board Rescue

Australian Masters: 30-34 – 1st Tube Race

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once, Coaching Level 1, Coaching Level 2, Boat Sweep Accreditation 2012, Branch Medals - Gold open single ski twice, double ski, ski relay and taplin numerous times, State Medals - Bronze taplin relay, open ski relay, open mixed double ski, Australian Medals, Club Management Committee, Office Bearing Positions, River Rows - Darling, Murray, Manning, Barwon, Murrumbidgee, Ski Marathons.

1984–1985

Life Saving Certificate

1986–1987

Bronze Medallion

1987–1989

No Record except for Financial Member

1989–1990

Active U18

1990–1991

First year in Seniors Rowed U21 Branch Championships

1991–1992

U21 Boat Crew, Competed in Molokai 52km ski marathon in Hawaii

1992–1993

Ski Competitor

Nominated by Kellie Hayes

Seconded by Christopher Hayes

This nomination has been researched by the life membership committee and the executive and has been duly endorsed for consideration and voting at the AGM.

Matthew joined Avoca SLSC 1976/1977 season and remains a member until 2016 (active) – 39 years of service to Avoca Beach Surf Club.

1977–1983 as a Nipper qualifying Certificate 1984

1983–1986 as a Cadet helping patrols

1989–1990 as a junior or U18 doing patrols

Gained Bronze Medallion and Instructors Cert in 1987

1990 to present day 2016 Active Patrolling Member

1984–2003 20 years Patrols

2003–2016 13 years Long Service

Professional Lifeguard, Gained Advanced Resuscitation in 1995, Assistant coach branch team twice and head coach

Gordo - winners are grinners Richard and the girls after a successful days racing

2009–2010

Patrol Member, Carnival Entries Officer

Branch: 1st Open Belt Race

2010–2011

Patrol Member, Carnival Entries Officer

NSW State Masters: 30-34 – 1st Tube Race, 3rd Double Ski

2011–2012

Patrol Captain and Member, Carnival Entries Officer

Branch: Open – 3rd Ski Race, 2nd Double Ski Race

NSW State: Open – 1st Double Ski, 3rd Ski Relay

Australian: Open – 2nd Ski Relay

Australian Masters: 1st 35-39 Ski Race, 1st 110 Ski Relay

2012–2013

Patrol Captain and Member, Carnival Entries Officer

NSW State: Open – 2nd Ski Relay

Australian: Open – 3rd Ski Relay, 5th Double Ski

World Masters: 1st Ski Relay, 4th Ski Race

2013–2014Patrol Member, Director of Competition, Carnival Entries OfficerBranch: Open – 1st Double Ski Race, 1st Ski Relay, 2nd Taplin RelayNSW State: Open – 2nd Ski RelayAustralian: Open – 1st Double SkiBranch Masters: 110 years – 1st Taplin Relay, 1st Ski Relay, 2nd 35-39 Ski RaceNSW State Masters: 35-39 – 1st Ski Race, 1st Tube Race, 3rd Double Ski RaceAustralian Masters: 110 years – 2nd Ski Relay2014–2015Patrol Member, Director of FinanceNSW State: Open – 2nd Ski RelayAustralian: Open – 1st Ski RelayI hope this nomination meets with your approval as I am honoured to nominate Gordon for Life Membership of our Club.

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1993–1994 Ski Competitor1994–1995 Ski Captain and placed at Branch

1995–1996

Matt rowed in the Bourke to Brewarrina Marathon, Ski Captain and competitor, Advanced Resuscitation Certificate

1996–1997

Ski Captain. He put an advertisement in the Annual Report for ski competitors and started to rebuild the new generation of paddlers we have today.

1997–1998

Ski Captain, Paddles in the Hawkesbury Classic 111km. 1st in his division, competed at Branch, State and Australian titles

1998–1999

Ski Captain, NSW State: 3rd relay and open ski relay, Hawkesbury classic: 1st double ski

1999–2000

Ski Captain and Competition Secretary. Medallist at Branch, NSW State: 4th, rowed the Murrumbidgee retracing Sturts steps where we got the Centenary of Federation Medal

2001–2002

Ski Captain, Medallist at Branch, Rowed 50 kms a day for 4 days on the Murray retracing Sturts steps

2002–2003

Ski Captain, Medallist at Branch, NSW State: Open - 3rd mixed double ski, 3rd taplin Australian: Open double finalist, Masters 30-34yrs

2003–2004

Ski Captain and Coaching skis, NSW State: Open - 3rd mixed double, Australian: Open finalists

2004–2005

Ski Captain, 1st double ski at Branch with Rob Armstrong, Finalist in State titles

2005–2006

Ski Captain, coaching U19 and competing in open single, double and mixed double ski

2006–2007

Ski Captain, Coached U19, 1st Aussies - Jack Mitchell single ski, Jack Mitchell, Lachlan Tame, Tim Paterson - 1st ski relay, Jack Mitchell and Lachlan Tame - 1st double ski

2007–2008

Ski Captain, Central Coast Branch Coach of the Year

2008–2009

Ski Captain, this was his last year as ski captain after many years coaching and training our ski paddlers

2009–2010

Director of Competition, Level 2 Coaching Accreditation, Local official nipper state carnival

2010–2011

Director of Competition, Long Service, Local official nipper state carnival

2011–2012

Director of Competition, Long Service, Local official nipper state carnival

2011–2012

Director of Competition, Local official nipper state carnival

2012–2013

Bar Manager, Sweep and Coach U19 - 3rd and U23 - 3rd at Branch, Forms the Scum dogs Crew, Boat Sweep Accreditation, Local official nipper state carnival

2013–2014

Vice President – Special Events, Male Boatie of the Year, Sweep for U19 Scum dogs, Local official nipper state carnival

Branch – U19 2nd, A Grade 3rd, Lifesaver relay 2nd

NSW State: Lifesaver relay 2nd, Battle of the Boats U19 1st

2014–2015

Boat Sweep and Coach to U19 Scum Dogs - Matt Frazer, Luke Wiseman, George Raley, Bailey Hayes, 1st Australian titles (undefeated from start of the season to Aussies). 1st Lifesaver Relay, NSW State 1st, Branch: U19 1st and Opens 1st, 1st Battle of the Boats, 1st ASRL. Clean sweep of Streets Surfboat Series, Coffs Carnival 3rd, Collaroy Young Guns 2nd, Sweep of Branch Team of the Year, Sweep of runners-up State Team of the Year.

2015–2016

Sweep of 3 Avoca Boat Crews, 23 Mens - Dog Squad, U23 Womens - Jotos, U19 Mens - Gruntz. ASRL Manly 1st U23 Men Dog Squad, Selection in TAS State Team, National Short Course Championship 3rd U23 Men Dog Squad, ASRL titles 3rd U19 Women Jotos (inaugural year), Battle of the Boats 2nd Gruntz, NSW State 3rd U19 Gruntz and 1st ASRL short course.

Matt’s continued dedication to the young people of this Club and his commitment to achieve ultimate success for those under his change is to be commended. His professionalism both in his coaching and as a face of the Avoca Beach SLSC is outstanding.

Some of our Life Members at Life Members dinner The Dog Squad - Bailey Hayes, Jack Carroll, Matt Mitchell, Brad Mitchell,George Raley

Australian Medallists

LiFe MeMBerSHip noMination oF MattHeW MitcHeLL cont.

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FinanciaL report For the year ended 30 april 2016

Director of Finance reportThe financial position of the club has strengthened with a surplus of $81,017, and increases in total current assets to $276,494 and members’ funds from $520,398 to $601,415.

The numbers reflect the positive cash flows from both commercial and member activities and ongoing investment in assets that support our members in competition and lifesaving activities. Notable asset purchases include new roller doors, surf boat and rowing equipment, skis and boards. The effort of members in raising funds and the contribution of sponsors to the purchase of this equipment is acknowledged. A Sport NSW grant enabled the purchase of mobi mats and beach wheelchairs that have improved access to the beach by disabled visitors.

The Jaws restaurant and bar income has been a major contributor to the increased profitability of the club over the past two years, accounting for approximately one third of total income. Income from the function centre which was almost fully booked in the first two years of operation (2008-2009) has declined from a reported peak of $150,124 in 2012 to $63,168 this year. This is expected to turn around with a change in management and increased bookings for the coming year. The cafe and kiosk continue to provide a reliable source of income. The total of non-employment expenses is the lowest for five years while employment expenses have increased from $43,282 in 2014 to $130,624 this year reflecting the increased commercial activity.

It is a privilege to serve this club as a volunteer. The business of running a surf club is complex with a mix of commercial and volunteer activities, changing regulations and government policy and technology. My main focus as incoming treasurer has been to review all aspects of the financial systems including the accounting software, bank accounts and financial services and prepare accurate budgets for the commercial entities. Changing from MYOB to Xero will enable integration with a range of online services including invoicing and point of sale systems to streamline and automate financial reporting and budgeting. All Directors now have direct access to the accounts and Xero’s detailed management reports.

This year we welcome Fortunity who by arrangement with Branch will offer pro-bono support as auditor and accountant to all clubs and we thank John Cheadle for his past support as auditor. Special thanks to Emma Denniss and Kylie Hoban for their bookkeeping and administrative support; Gordon Croker for the success of Jaws; Nicky Ford for driving functions bookings, Hallie Bradbury as bar manager; members of the executive over successive years whose decisions are reflected in the positive result; Deb Rendall who has taken on the critical role of licensee and Garry Clarke who as President provides inspiration in his tireless dedication to maintaining the smooth operation of all functions of the club.

Roger Johnson, Director of Finance – Avoca Beach SLSC

aVoca BeacH SUrF LiFe SaVinG cLUB incorporateD aBn 76 358 503 029

executive committee reportYour executive committee members submit the financial report of the association for the financial year ended 30 April 2016.

Executive Committee Members

The names of executive committee members as at the date of this report are:

Garry Clarke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PresidentJulia Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President Special EventsDavid McAlpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President HouseDeb Rendall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of AdministrationRoger Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of FinanceBrett Beswick. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of LifesavingDamien Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of CompetitionMatt Walker. . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Youth Development

Principal Activities

The principal activities of the association during the financial year were the operation of a surf life saving club, by providing a safe beach and aquatic environment for the local community, and facilitating Surf Life Saving Courses run by Surf Life Saving Central Coast Inc.

Significant Changes

No significant change in the nature of these activities occurred during the financial year.

Operating Result

The surplus from ordinary activities of the association for the financial after providing for income tax amounted to $81,017 (2015: $94,732).

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Executive Members.

Garry Clarke

Roger Johnson

Dated: 24th July, 2016

independent auditor’s Declaration to the Members of avoca Beach Surf Life Saving club incorporatedWe hereby declare that to the best of our knowledge and belief during the year ended 30 April, 2016, there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

FORTUNITY ASSURANCE

T R Davidson, PartnerErina

Statement of comprehensive income For the year ended 30 april 2016 Note 2016 2015

Revenue $ $

Sales Revenue ........................ 2 220,922 240,227

220,922 240,227

Less Cost of Goods Sold

Opening Stock ....................... 41,047 4,765

Purchases ................................ 115,065 150,337

156,112 155,102

Closing Stock ......................... 49,689 41,047

106,423 114,055

Gross Profit 114,499 126,172

Other Revenue

Other Revenue....................... 2 457,254 467,896

571,753 594,068Less Expenditure

Auditor’s Remuneration ........ 2,850 2,850

Administration ....................... 4,527 8,752

Advertising & Marketing ....... 1,133 300

Bank Charges ......................... 4,426 3,978

Cleaning ................................. 60,889 58,457

Clubhouse ............................. 59,708 81,191

Depreciation & Amortisation 32,413 27,673

Employee Benefits ................. 130,624 114,391

Insurance ................................ 6,008 12,319

Telephone & Internet ........... 3,724 2,618

Registration ........................... 22,665 23,814

Repairs & Maintenance ......... 14,268 8,554

Special Events ........................ 29,991 30,199

Lifesaving .............................. 8,329 5,057

Education ............................... 3,293 2,185

Competition .......................... 26,818 28,199

Board & Boat ......................... 1,549 7,033

Coaching ................................ 3,702 4,752

Junior Activities .................... 29,254 31,736

Function Centre .................... 37,262 36,979

Other ..................................... 7,303 8,299

490,736 499,336

Surplus for the year 81,017 94,732

Other Comprehensive Income – –

Total Comprehensive Income 81,017 94,732

Statement of Financial position For the year ended 30 april 2016 Note 2016 2015

Current Assets $ $

Cash & Cash Equivalents ...... 3 190,115 206,422

Trade & Other Receivables ... 4 36,690 19,731

Inventories ............................. 5 49,689 41,047

Total Current Assets 276,494 267,200

Non-Current Assets

Property, Plant & Equipment 6 361,391 284,328

Total Non-current Assets 361,391 284,328

Total Assets 637,885 551,528

Current Liabilities

Trade & Other Payables ......... 7 30,368 31,130

Employee Benefits .................. 8 6,102 –

Total Current Liabilities 36,470 31,130

Total Liabilities 36,470 31,130

Net Assets 601,415 520,398

Members Funds

Retained Earnings .................. 601,415 520,398

Total Members Funds 601,415 520,398

notes to the Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 30 april 20161. Summary of Significant Accounting PoliciesThis financial report is a special purpose financial report prepared in order to satisfy the financial reporting requirements of the Associations Incorporation Act 2009, the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and associated regulations. The committee has determined that the association is not a reporting entity.

Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is an association registered under the Associations Incorporations Act 2009 and domiciled in New South Wales.

No Australian Accounting Standards, Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views or other authoritative pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards Board have been applied in the preparation of this financial report.

The financial report is prepared on an accruals basis and is based on historic costs and does not take into account changing money values or, except where stated specifically, current valuations of non-current assets.

The following significant accounting policies, which are consistent with the previous period unless stated otherwise, have been adopted in the preparation of this financial report.

The Dog Squad

Finance report cont.

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Statement of cash Flows For the year ended 30 april 2016 Note 2016 2015

$ $

Cash flows from Operating Activities

Receipts from customers ........ 664,390 708,925

Interest Received ................... 2,722 1,046

Payments to suppliers and employees (580,754) (617,852)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities 9 86,358 92,119

Cash Flows from Investing Activities

Payments for property, plant & equipment .......................... (110,165) (62,929)

Proceeds from sale of property plant & equipment 7,500 –

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities (102,665) (62,929)

Cash Flows from Financing Activities

Repayment of borrowings – –

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities – –

Net increase/(decrease) in cash held (16,307) 29,190

Cash as at the beginning of the financial period 206,422 177,232

Cash as at the end of the financial period 3 190,115 206,422

notes to the Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 30 april 2016InventoriesInventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

Property, Plant and EquipmentEach class of property, plant and equipment is carried at cost or fair value less, where applicable, any accumulated depreciation.

PropertyFreehold land and buildings are measured on the cost basis.

Plant and EquipmentPlant and equipment are measured on the cost basis.

DepreciationAll fixed assets, excluding freehold land, are depreciated on a straight line or a diminishing value basis over their useful lives of the business.

Revenue RecognitionRevenue is recognised when it is probable that the economic benefit will flow to the incorporated association and the revenue can be reliably measured. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable.

Sale of GoodsSale of goods revenue is recognised at the point of sale, which is where the customer has taken delivery of the goods, the risks and rewards are transferred to the customer and there is a valid sales contract.

Grant & DonationsGrant and donation income is recognised when the entity obtains control over the funds, which is generally at the time of receipt.

Membership Fees

Revenue from the provision of membership subscriptions is recognised at the time of receipt.

Note 2016 2015

2. Revenue $ $

Sales Revenue

Clothing Sales ........................ 17,932 31,109

Bar Sales ................................ 202,990 209,118

Total Sales Revenue 220,922 240,227

Other Revenue

Board & Boat ........................ 2,513 13,168

Coaching ............................... 2,993 1,632

Donations & Sponsorship ..... 73,984 116,607

Function Centre ................... 63,168 61,232

Fundraising ........................... 29,769 3,261

Gain or (Loss) on Disposal .... 6,810 –

Grants .................................... 30,000 1,500

Jaws ........................................ 45,045 52,990

Junior Activities .................... 15,823 16,920

Memberships .......................... 60,005 70,298

Rental .................................... 105,617 108,599

Surf Life Saving .................... 4,536 6,242

Special Events ........................ 12,342 4,597

Other ..................................... 4,649 10,850

457,254 467,896

3. Cash & Cash Equivalents

Cash at Bank ......................... 180,545 191,814

Cash on Hand ........................ 9,570 14,608

190,115 206,422

4. Trade & Other Receivables

Trade Receivables .................. 27,857 14,605

Other Receivables ................. – 2,050

ATO Receivable .................... – 3,076

Prepayments .......................... 8,833 –

36,690 19,731

5. Inventories

Stock on Hand - Bar .............. 15,285 10,058

Stock on Hand - Clothing ..... 34,404 30,989

49,689 41,047

6. Property, Plant and Equipment

Plant and equipment – at Cost 285,466 186,228

Less accumulated depreciation (130,834) (113,589)

154,632 72,639

Office Equipment – at Cost ... 3,977 4,640

Less accumulated depreciation (1,634) (1,918)

2,343 2,722

Furniture & Fittings – at Cost 349,806 340,223

Less accumulated depreciation (145,390)(131,256)

204,416 208,967

Total Property, Plant and Equipment 361,391 284,328

Finance report cont.

notes to the Financial Statements for the Financial Year ended 30 april 2016 cont. Note 2016 2015

7. Trade & Other Payables $ $

Deposits Refundable .............. 21,632 10,200

Trade Payables ........................ 102 14,567

Payroll Liabilities Payable ....... 5,058 6,363

Accruals ................................. 2,310 –

ATO Liability ......................... 1,266 –

30,368 31,130

8. Employee Benefits

Annual Leave Liability ........... 3,951 –

Provision for Long Service Leave 2,151 –

6,102 –

Finance report cont.9. Reconciliation of Cash Flows from Operating Activities

Operating Profit/(Loss) from ordinary activities after income tax 81,017 94,732

Adjustments for: Gain on Disposal .................... (6,810) –

Depreciation and amortisation Property, Plant& Equipment.. 32,413 27,673

Changes in net assets and liabilities:

(Increase)/Decrease in Trade & Other Receivables .................. (16,959) 2,894

(Increase)/Decrease in Inventory ............................ (8,642) (36,282)

Increase/(Decrease) in Trade & Other Payables ....................... (763) 3,102

Increase/(Decrease) in Employee Benefits .................. 6,102 –

Cash Flows from Operating Activities 86,358 92,119

Statement by executive MembersIn the opinion of the Executive Committee:

(i) the incorporated association is not a reporting entity because there are no users dependent on general purpose financial statements. Accordingly, as described in Note 1 to the financial statements, the attached special purpose financial statements have been prepared for the purposes of complying with the Associations Incorporations Act 2009 (NSW), the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and associated regulations;

(ii) the attached financial statements and notes comply with the Australian Accounting Standards as described in note 1 to the financial statements;

(iii) the attached financial statements and notes give a true and fair view of the incorporated association’s financial position as at 30 April, 2016 and of its performance for the financial year ended on that date;

(iv) there are reasonable grounds to believe that the incorporated association will be able to pay its debts as and when they become due and payable;

(v) the financial statements give a true and fair view of all income and expenditure with respect to fundraising appeals; and

(vi) the internal controls exercised by the incorporated association are appropriate and effective in accounting for all income received and applied by the incorporated association from all fundraising appeals.

This statement is made in accordance with a resolution of the Committee and is signed for and on behalf of the Committee by:

President

Treasurer


independent auditor’s report to the Members of avoca Beach Surf Life Saving club incorporatedWe have audited the accompanying financial report, being a special purpose financial report, of Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated (the association), which comprises the executive committee’s report, the statement of financial position as at 30 April 2016 and the statement of comprehensive income and statement of cash flows for the year then ended, notes to the financial statements and the statement by members of the executive committee.

Executive Committee’s Responsibility for the Financial ReportThe Executive Committee of the association is responsible for the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012 and for such internal control as the committee determine is necessary to enable the preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view and is free from material misstatement whether due to fraud or error.

Auditor’s ResponsibilityOur responsibility is to express an opinion on the financial report based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. Those Standards require that we comply with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether the financial report is free from material misstatement.

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial report. The procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial report, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the association’s preparation of the financial report that gives a true and fair view, in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the association’s internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates

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Here's some fit Avoca boys!

Ladies auxiliary Balance Sheet INCOME $

Subs .......................................................... 235.00

Social/Fundraising ................................... 6,017.65

Lamingtons ............................................... 560.00

Carnivals Junior/Senior ........................... 543.95

7,356.60

Bal @ Bank 28.04.2014 ........................... 20,199.70

Plus Income .............................................. 7,356.60

27,556.30

Less Expenses ........................................... 7,659.85

19,896.45

plus Cash Float ......................................... 500.00

20,396.45

ExPENSES $

Social/Club Fundraising .......................... 3,243.24

Donation Senior Club .............................. 3,055.50

Lamingtons ............................................... 465.00

Carnivals Junior/Senior ........................... 746.11

7,509.85

Bal @ Bank 28.04.2016 ........................... 19,173.50

Plus Cash Float ........................................ 500.00

19,673.50

Add undeposited cheque ......................... 722.95

20,396.45

Term Deposit 1 ......................................... 11,475.73

Term Deposit 2 ......................................... 12,526.00

Finance report cont.made by the committee, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial report.

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

IndependenceIn conducting our audit we have complied with the independence requirements of the Australian professional ethical pronouncements and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012.

Auditor’s OpinionIn our opinion, the financial report of Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club Inc is in accordance with Division 60 of the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Act 2012, including:

(i) giving a true and fair view of the association’s financial position as at 30 April 2016 and of its performance and cash flows for the year ended on that date; and

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards, the Associations Incorporations Act 2009 (NSW) and the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission Regulation 2013.

Other Matter – Charitable Fundraising Act 1991We also report that:

(i) the financial statements show a true and fair view of the financial result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year.

(ii) the accounting and associated records have been properly kept during the year in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations;

(iii) money received as a result of fundraising appeals conducted during the year has been properly accounted for and applied in accordance with the Charitable Fundraising Act 1991 and the Regulations; and

(iv) at the date of this report there are reasonable grounds to believe that the Incorporated Association will be able to pay its debts as and when they fall due.

Emphasis of MatterThe financial report of Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated is a special purpose financial report that has been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies described in Note 1 to the financial report.

FORTUNITY ASSURANCE

T R Davidson, Partner


Craig Anderson’s bronze group

The tradition continues, well done to all our competitors this season. For Avoca to continue into the future we still need volunteers. The club doesn’t function without these amazing people. For the past ten years the surf lifesaving movement have set competition requirements to fulfil at State and Australian titles – IRB and official shifts. On top of these requirements there are the placement of tents and the towing of gear trailers, all these requirements are for our kids to race, the end result of a seasons hard training. So in the future please step in and help where you can, don't just rely on other people to do these jobs. Many hands make light work!

So in saying this, I would like to thank the following people:

Gear Steward – Thanks to Trevor Tame for making sure the Gear trailers are road worthy. Thanks to Bobby Dorrell and Trevor Tame for making the new gear trailer for the skis.

Gear Trailers – Thanks to Barb and Richard Livingstone, Paul and Karen Hutchinson, Dave and Fiona Broadbent, Jeff and Nikki Beere and Greg and Lisa Flaherty for towing the gear trailers to Aussies.

State IRB Crew – Trevor Tame, Steve Jung, Phil Ayres, Jeff Beere and Alan Moffit.

Aussies IRB Crew – Chris Hayes, Paul (Pommy) Hutchinson, Jeff Beere, Greg Flaherty, Brad Harvey, Damien Benson, Danny Jeffries, David McAlpine and Paul Ferrier.

State Officials – Mike Tamblyn, Andy Hoban, Slim Peebles, Chris Gathercole, Carolyn Booth, Col Laing (North Entrance) and Toni Jennar (Wamberal).

Aussies Officials – Carolyn Booth and Mike Tamblyn.

Aussies First Aid – Greg Ferguson (MacMasters Beach).

Thanks also to our coaches:

Ski – Jonesy, Dickie, Gordo and Norbs.

Board – Beno, Norbs and Brad.

Ironman – Beno and Broady.

Boats – Matty Mitch, Johnny Mitch and Cocko (Andrew Collins).

Weights and Conditioning – Lesley Parker.

Masters – Shaz, Broady and Doggy.

And last of all State and Aussies wouldn’t run so smoothly if it wasn’t for our Opens Manager Sam Jeffries and our Youth Manager Rachel Bateman. Thanks for all your assistance this year, your enthusiasm and love for this club is awesome. Also, thanks to the Assistant Managers at State and Aussies – Nic Douch, Barb Livingstone, Sharon Brierty and Kellie Hayes.

Damien Benson, Director of Competition – Avoca Beach SLSC

eDUcation oFFicer reportAnother great year for the club with awards in various areas with thanks to our great team of trainers, assessors and facilitators. Great to see our nipper parents getting so involved with upskilling beyond the bronze medallion.

Plenty of young club members also on board this season gaining their bronze medallion.

A huge thank you to our training team: Mick Kendal, Andy Hoban, Sharon Brierty, Garry Clarke, Jeff Barnes and Craig Anderson.

These club members give so much time season after season and are part of the reason ABSLSC is such a great club.

It would be great to see some new trainers come on board to lighten the load on our trainers. This season once again we had people wanting to do a bronze medallion course with no trainers available, so come on guys do a Training Officers course during the off season and let’s get the next season off to a flying start.

Course/Award No. of Participants

Surf Rescue Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Bronze Medallion. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Dave O’Grady signing on for patrol

Boat Christening Crews

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management Recipients

Director oF coMpetition

Michelle Butler and Rochelle Duerden at First Aid course

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Sharon Brierty and Kristy McQueen Masters Gold Medallists

First Aid Awardees

Junior Patrolman of the Year Harry Armstrong with Joyce Harpur

Taylor Bateman finishing the board race at Aussies

Thanks to all the staff behind the bar and in the kitchen that have helped make this possible. We hope that members and their guests, visitors and their families continue to support both Jaws and Sippers so that we can maintain these services to the club.

Our function/wedding bookings have dropped slightly this financial year, and as a result we have undergone some changes. We welcome back Nicky to lead our functions team and have recently seen an increase in the interest of Avoca Beach Surf Club, which will again take us back to being one of the Coast’s top function venues. This vital component of the club continues to be a great source of income.

We welcome and are very grateful to have the services of a new caretaker, Richard Hoare. You will often see Richard around the club mornings and evenings, he is doing a great job keeping the place clean and tidy, as well as carrying out some of our maintenance projects.

Dave McAlpine, Vice President, House – Avoca Beach SLSC

SpeciaL eVentS 2016Once again our Door Knock was a major success and we thank Jim McAtamney and Garry Clarke for organising this event. This year the fundraising brought in just over $14,500. Thanks also goes out to all members that contributed to its success, in particular The Lizards and Masters Groups who raised considerable amounts for the club.

The Golf Day was once again organised by Glenn O’Brien and Keith Ferrier. It was a very enjoyable day that was supported by Wyong Leagues Group. It was a pity that most of the players were from outside the club and we hope that more members can support this event next year.

We also had two band nights, organised by Kylie Hoban and Deb Rendall. While the first was not well supported, the second was a great success and hopefully we can add others to the calendar in the near future.

First Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

IRB Crew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

IRB Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

SM Basic Beach Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Surf Official Level 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Surf Coach Level 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Spinal Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Gold Medallion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

5 Year National Patrol Service Award . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Cheers Boys, Craig Anderson, Education Officer – Avoca Beach SLSC

HoUSe coMMittee reportOur Bar and Jaws Bistro has continued to trade soundly as highlighted in the financial report this year.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank Rod Butler, Rod was the creator and had the vision for the concept of Jaws, he has been a great loss for the club, for he was not just our licencee, he also played a huge role in the overall running of the function sector of the Club. Rod did an outstanding job with initiating the concept of Jaws, we wish him well.

The club has been very fortunate however to have gained the services of Deb Rendall as the new licencee this year. Deb is well known to us all and has been an exceptional club member for many years, holding many vital executive positions. Deb and her team are doing a great job.

Jaws continues to provide members and guests with greater access to our club and at the same time assists us with an excellent source of income to help meet the costs of running and maintaining the premises. The club is very fortunate and thanks must go to Gordon Crocker for his continued commitment to the Bistro, not only providing great value meals but also creating part time jobs for some of our junior members.

Bar & FUnction reportThank you to everyone who assists with the functions and bar. Special thanks to our functions coordinator Nicky Ford and the team who assist with the wedding/functions. Avoca Beach Surf Club is still one of the premier venues on the Central Coast with bookings still strong. Other community groups also use the facility on a regular basis.

Jaws Bistro is going strong and is very popular with members, who would not want to sit on the veranda during summer in the afternoon and have that view. Sunday Sippers was popular this season with Kylie providing the food, those much loved burgers were certainly a hit and with drinks for members, at members prices, where else would you want to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Thank you to the bar managers for the last year, Deb Callaghan, Stephanie Rendall and Hallie Bradbury, the bar continues to run smoothly under your guidance. Thank you to everyone who has worked the bar for Jaws, we have a great team who are committed to providing great service to not only members but the public as well. Thank you to everyone who has stepped in to assist when we have been swamped over the last year.

Thank you to all the members who have supported Sunday Sippers and Jaws Bistro over the last season and we look forward to your continued support.

Deb Rendall, Bar & Function Mgr – Avoca Beach SLSC

LaDieS aUXiLiarY reportThe Ladies Auxiliary had another fairly quiet season. However we managed to raise approximately $5,000 to keep our gold sponsorship intact and to keep supporting the club wherever needed. Our main aim is always to provide funds for surf lifesaving equipment.

70th AnniversaryThe official Ladies Auxiliary was formed in 1946 and have given strong and continuous support to the club up unto the present time. We plan to have the celebrations later in the year.

Fund RaisingOur main fundraiser came from:

•AustraliaDayBBQ/Lamingtons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,000

•RotaryRaffle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $640

•MovieNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,020

•Beachbagssofarraising. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $450

A special thankyou to Karen Duerden for the organisation of the Australia Day and Movie Night. She is a wonderful asset to the Ladies Auxiliary. Also to Sue Lewis for taking on the Rotary Raffle. And to all the helpers and support members attending those events. We would also love to thank Marie Fuller and the Red Cross ladies for their continued support of the Ladies Auxiliary.

Club AssistanceThe Ladies Auxiliary assisted the surf club with catering for:

1. The Masters Branch Carnival.

2. John Mitchell Boat Christening.

Friday Lunches – (First Friday of each Month)Again a success…especially the Christmas trip to Palm Beach. Please contact Ces or Margie for future venues.

CondolencesWe were very saddened to lose our long standing Life Member June Faulder. A great supporter of the Ladies Auxiliary and the surf club over many years. Our sympathy to June’s family.

We would also like to mention the passing of Stan Ridley also a great supporter of the surf club for many years.

On a brighter note CONGRATULATIONS to Amy Britton for her 90th Birthday. We miss her support and cakes.

Thank YouTo all our dedicated patrol members, volunteering their time to keep our beach safe throughout the season.

Congratulations to all our competitors, Nippers, Junior, Seniors and Masters. Once again you have done the club proud with top results at all levels. We were right up there with the best at the State and Aussie Championships.

Damien Benson, Deb Rendall, Dave McAlpine, Garry Clarke, Roger Johnson - Avoca Executive 2015/2016

presented by Dave Broadbent

Ella Beere with board in hand at Avoca carnival

Ladies Auxiliary Members with Dave BroadbentByron Chadwick in board final at Aussies

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Dave O’Grady State and Australian Masters Medallist

Emma Livingstone at Aussies

Scout Walker at Avoca carnival

Paul Meade, Jemma Duerden and Rochelle Duerden on patrol

President Jan Gee would once again like to thank the girls for attending meetings and helping throughout the season when needed.

We now move on to the upcoming season which will be our 70th Anniversary Year.

We aim to continue our support for the Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club for 2016/2017 and for many years to come.

We would like to acknowledge and thank the following:

Fiona and Dave . . . . . Annual Report (Great work always)

Grahame Love . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Photographs

Sewing ladies . . . . . . . . . . . Patrol Caps, Club Clothing, etc

Lisa and Wendy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Emails and Newsletters

Annual Meeting 2016/2017

Will be held 29th August 2016 @ 10.30 am.

See you all next season.

Cheers girls, Ces Norman – Hon Secretary, Ladies Auxiliary – Avoca Beach SLSC

BoarD reportAs the announcer said at The Aussies – the Tradition of the Avoca board paddlers continues. To hear that over the speaker was very humbling knowing that Avoca is a very proud craft club. To be a part of the tradition in my 16th season as board coach is to say the least overwhelming. I look back at the greats in board paddling at Avoca knowing the likes of our youth and opens are still flying the Avoca flag HIGH!

The results this season show the depth, dedication and commitment that all the kids have given to their sport, their club, themselves and their families.

Aussie Titles

Aussies Youth – To go back to back in the under 15 boys Board Relay with three different young men this season was out of this world. Finn Flaherty, Eden McQueen and

Levi Kasun took gold in some sloppy south swell. The board final was just as exciting with all three boys making this final – the final result Eden bronze and Finn 5th. To win one gold medal at an Australian championships is an amazing achievement but Finn and Levi took out the U15 boys board rescue – this was Levi’s 1st ever Aussie Championships and he won 2 gold medals! Charlie Jeffries and Austin McAlpine also made the board rescue final and took out 5th place, this is a fantastic achievement. Finn and Austin also qualified for the U15 boys ironman final, with Finn finishing in the same position he did last year – 2nd, Finn finished 2nd to the same competitor from last year – you will get him next year Finn!

Other great results at the Youth were Eliza Giles making the U15 girls board final and then backing up with Willa Harvey and Taylor Bateman in the U15 girls board relay, finishing 10th.

Great results continued from the Youth into the U17, U19 and Open competition. Lily Cracknell, Emma Livingstone and Keeley Booth winning bronze in the U17 girls board relay plus a silver in the taplin relay. The U17 boys board relay of Beau Jeffries, Kane Douch and Byron Chadwick finished 6th in the final. The U19 girls consisting of Bridget Brosnan, Mya Harvey (U17) and Meg Matuschka (U17) qualified for the board relay final, as well as the taplin final – Bridget Brosnan, Ella Beere and Mya Harvey (U17). Individual board results were fantastic – Emma Livingstone and Lily Cracknell qualifying for the U17 board final with Lily finishing in 4th. Byron Chadwick qualified for the U17 boys board final and finished 6th.

State Titles

Leading into state the board squad were feeling confident, each and every one of them should be very happy with their results. Starting with our youth, these kids where outstanding. Both U14 boys (Jordan Butler, Matty Williams and Fletcher Armstrong) and girls (Zoe Clarke, Emily Benson and Willa Harvey) finished with a 2nd in their board relays. U15 boys finished 3rd with Finn Flaherty,

SEASON – watch this space also next year but for the Molokai Paddle.

Congrats to each and everyone of you this season, keep up the tradition, keep up all your hard work next year. All I can say is that I am extremely proud of all your efforts this year and so very humbled to have you all in my life.

Thanks Beno, Board and Ironman Coach – Avoca Beach SLSC

Boat reportCongratulations to all the club on another successful season. A big thank you to the Boat Sponsors – Ian Wiseman, Chris and Lesley Raley and the Hunter family.

My thanks go out to the officials from our club especially the boaties, Kevin and Maree Bootle, Jeff and Jenny Doyle, Brian Lowe, Bob Dorrell and Andy Hoban.

Thanks to Rod Standen and Bob Dorrell for their work on the boats and trailers.

Thanks to Kellie Hayes for all the entries for carnivals and the organising that she did for the year.

Also, thank you to David Short for his boat repairs and fibreglassing, Paul Nichols for helping out and Duncan Smith for his great job on the boat and oar bars.

JOTOS – U23 WOMEN

Tab Raley, Lauren Tindale, Jess-Ellen Standen, Olivia Hayes, Matt Mitchell

Results – 1st Overall Streets Boat Series, 2nd U23 Women Branch, ASRL 3rd in the first run U19 Women Bella Hill swapped with Lauren Tindale as she was already 19, 5th Pacific Palms Battle of the Boat.

DOG SQUAD – U23 MEN

Jack Carroll, Brad Mitchell, George Raley, Bailey Hayes, Matt Mitchell

Results – 1st Manly, 3rd ASRL Sprint Series Manly, 1st Open Boat Branch, 2nd U23 Mens Branch, 2nd Overall Streets Boat Series, chosen to represent Tasmania in

Lily Cracknell on patrol

Dave BroadbentState and Australian Masters Medallist

Boaties of the Year Brad Mitchell and Tabitha Raley

with John Mitchell

BoarD report cont.Austin McAlpine and Levi Kasun, these same boys teamed up with the ever reliable Charlie Jeffries to win a bronze medal in the cameron relay. The U15 girls of Eliza Giles, Scout Walker and Taylor Bateman qualified for their board relay final, the U14 girls team of Zoe, Emily and Willa stepped up into the U15’s at State and also qualified for the U15 board relay final.

Individually Finn Flaherty was the stand out, winning the U15 ironman and 2nd in the board. Lily Cracknell claimed silver in the U17 ironperson. In the U17 area the board relays also had great success – U17 boys Beau Jeffries, Kane Douch and Byron Chadwick winning gold while the girls team of Emma Livingstone, Lily Cracknell and Meg Matuschka winning the silver medal. Emma and Lily teamed up with Keeley to finish with bronze in the taplin relay.

Individual board results – U14 boys all three boys (Jordan, Matty and Fletcher) made the board final with Jordy Butler in a monster effort finished 5th. Our U14 girls saw Zoe and Willa making the board final. Our U15 board finalists included Eliza and Levi, U17 boys Kane and Byron, U17 girls Lily and Emma.

The U17 boys taplin relay finished with a respectful 6th in the final – Beau Jeffries, Byron Chadwick and Nick Duell-Ferguson. Our U19’s excelled also – Bridget Brosnan qualified for the board and ironman finals, racing extremely well. Bridget then teamed up with two U17 girls Mya Harvey and Keeley Booth qualifying for the U19 board relay final.

Now our Open’s, well unfortunately leading into state injuries hit us hard resulting in most of them not being able to compete on the board until Aussies or worst not at all.

Kaitlyn Matuschka – shoulder – couldn’t board paddle.

Trent (Mozi) Martin – shoulder – couldn’t paddle board.

Brad McCloghry – broken ankle – OUT FOR REST OF SEASON – watch this space next year!

Daniel Shade – ear operation – OUT FOR REST OF

John and Maddie christen the ‘Johnny Mitchell’

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Club Championship placegetters 2015/2016

Matt and the Joto’s attack the waves

interstate after winning Manly (finished 4th in that race), 4th Pacific Palms, 3rd Aussie Titles.

GRUNTz – U19 MENConnor Kondrat, Luke Wiseman, Sanden Hayes, Liam Donsworth, Matt Mitchell

Results – 3rd Street Series, 2nd Branch Titles, 2nd Pacific Palms Battle of the Boats, 3rd ASRL Sprint Series Manly, 3rd State finals, semi finals at Aussies.

Three crews won Boat Relay at Branch.

zULUzKaren Douglas, Alison Dorrell, Kimberly Santangelo, Kellie Hayes, John Mitchell

Results – 1st Street Series Masters Women, 1st Battle of the Boats Masters Women at Pacific Palms, 1st Branch Masters Women, 2nd Open Women, 1st State Masters Women, 1st Australian Masters Women.

Many thanks for the support from the other crews and parents especially the Monsters.

I’m so proud of these girls, an outstanding season and fitting results for their dedication and ability.

MONSTERSStan Priestley, Ian Wiseman, Brendan Slape, Graham Settree (big fella), John Mitchell

Results – 3rd Street Series Masters Men, 1st Branch Masters Men, Heat - Battle of the Boats Masters Men Pacific Palms, Heats - State Masters Men, Quarter Final - Australian Masters Men.

Other Special Events

Our new boat named the Johnny Mitchell was christened Easter Saturday 26th March 2016 in lovely weather conditions. Nathan Perry, the boat builder and his family and the Mitchell Clan minus a few with the Matriarch Nance Mitchell (who is 96) were in attendance. Master of Ceremonies Michael Tamblyn and President Garry Clarke along with many members made it a very memorable day. The boat has a purple stern for epilepsy awareness whom Maddison Mitchell is a sufferer. Maddi and Poppy John

both cut the ribbon together to crack the champagne over the boat.

Manning River Row and camp Howard Crokers a 50km row from Wingham Brush, lunch stop in Taree and then a row to Crokers near Old Bar…a fun weekend was had by all! The conditions were no entry fee, each crew must perform an act, poem or song around the camp fire on Saturday night.

Congratulations to Boaties of the Year – Brad Mitchell and Tabitha Raley. It was very hard to pick amongst so many close competitors, so a big thanks to Stan Priestly.

It is my 51st year with the Club and I am still loving it.

Your devoted Boat Captain, John Mitchell – Avoca Beach SLSC

GYM reportAnother great year in and out of the club with all its members…A HUGE congratulations to everyone involved.

On the gym front the long awaited extensions are complete giving us much needed room with a growing club and home to new equipment that was kindly donated to the ABSLSC by Fitness First.

A new toggle swipe system was also installed to keep it OUR…it’s club GYM MEMBERS’ gym safer, secure to its users and making sure the gym was ONLY being used by its financial members.

As the club develops, the gym wants to strengthen and grow with all its members, in doing this we would like to know how and what changes we can make in the gym with its equipment.

So remember the gym is there for you…PLEASE look after it and yourself. Keep it safe and also tidy, PUMP UP. Hahahaha, next year season is just around the corner. 🏻

Blue Green and Gold, Cheers Boys, Paul Ferrier (Fez), Gym Captain – Avoca Beach SLSC

The Johnny Mitchell on its way to the water

Branch, State and Australian Masters ChampionsZuluz - Karen Douglas, Kimberly Santangelo, Alison

Dorrell, Kellie Hayes and John Mitchell

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SKi reportAvoca Ski paddlers once again had a standout year with some great results for Avoca Beach surf club.

This season we had a large number of up and coming young ski paddlers in the club and they are all achieving fantastic results across all arenas of competition. None of these young clubbies could have been achieving and producing great results without the dedicated coaches and trainers who give up countless hours writing programs, standing on the beach and out in the water coaching in all types of weather, to ensure that all the competitors are given every chance of success. So to Richard Brierty, Norbs and Fez a very big thanks from us all.

The first major competition for the year started well for the open competitors at the Branch titles held at The Lakes Beach. The open guys dominated the single ski races with Ben, Brad, Pete, Gordo and Jack (coming out of retirement) taking the top places in the singles, doubles and relays, but most importantly the up and coming young ski paddlers (Keeley, Emma, Mya, Meg, Ella, Lily, Sam, Byron, Fletcher, Harry and Beau) being coached and encouraged by Richard, all performed fantastically for top places in their events.

State was contested once again at Umina in small surf and sunshine so it showed all our competitors skills and fitness. Finals day got underway with nearly all our competitors making the semis and finals. The Opens had a good carnival with Loccy, Riley, Pete, Rob, Gordo, Trent, Ben, Ella and Kaitlyn all performing well in their respective heats and finals. Keeley and Ella 4th and 5th in the open ski, Emma, Kaitlyn and Ella 2nd in the open ski relay, Kaitlyn and Ella 2nd open double, Kaitlyn and Loccy 3rd in the mixed double, Beau 1st U17 ski, Sam and Fletch 2nd U19 double, Sam 4th U19 ski and Emma 3rd U17 ski. A great result for the ski paddlers in the state competition.

Mooloolaba in Queensland proved to be a challenging and successful Aussie carnival this year with some outstanding results for our younger ski competitors. Our finalists

paddling for medals this year were made up mostly of our young guns with a gold to Sam and Fletcher in a thrilling finish to win the U19 double ski of which Avoca has a proud record in this event in past years. Ella and Rob contested the finals of the double ski. Byron, Harry and Beau scored silver in the U17 ski relay, and in the U17 single Harry scored a bronze medal with Beau leading for the entire race only to be caught in dead water and the entire ski field coming through on a wave to leave him with a hard fought 4th place (cruel surf racing). Riley and Kaitlyn grabbed a point for Avoca in the open mixed double and Ella paddled to a gold medal in the U17 single ski. The entire ski squad performed outstandingly against the best in the country in all of their heats, semi and final races and is a credit to their determination and skills set up by their coach.

To Paul Ferrier, Dick Brierty, Paul Chadwick, Paul Hutchinson, Pete McIntyre, Jeff Beere and Brad Harvey and anybody else who spent many hours handling for competitors and shifting craft back and forth around the beach to make it easier for our competitors we all thank you. And also thanks to the Livingstones and Pommie for towing the ski trailer. The supporting crowd of Avoca members at the finish line for the finals made these wins and places at Aussie finals even more memorable and shows the camaraderie of our club is above all others.

Trevor Tame, Ski Captain – Avoca Beach SLSC

MaSterS reportAnother successful year for Avoca Masters, led admirably by Shaz’s girls and guys (Sharon Brierty has been busily recruiting female and male master’s competitors and putting them through her education and training regime). So look out if you are over 30 and happen to walk the beach any Saturday or Sunday morning – you too could be roped in. Once again we held the Branch title aloft – it’s amazing how new and old masters come out of the woodwork to defend our title, especially on home soil.

Mya Harvey on ski at Avoca carnival

Fletcher Cunningham U19 ski at Aussies

Officials and IRB Drivers 2015/2016

Sam & Fletch on the dais at Aussies 2016

Amanda Howell in action

Jim McAtamney competing at Branch

Masters Competitor of the Year Dave Broadbent with John Mitchell

Some of our Masters State Medallists Gordon Jones, Nikki Drobot, Nigel Ball

and Steven Jung

Nikki Drobot, Fiona Kirkman, Kristy McQueen and Sharon Brierty - Masters at Aussies

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I would like to personally thank Dave Babbage and Alan Moffitt for their support at State by spending two days in an IRB. Also to be commended are Robyn McCloghry and Slim Peebles for officiating and allowing our masters to compete. Without officials we do not compete. So a big Thank You from all the Masters competitors.

Coolangatta Gold

The year started on the Gold Coast with the Coolangatta Gold. Well done to David O’Grady for placing 3rd in the 50+ category. A special mentin to David Broadbent, David was first and second for the majority of the event unfortunately sickness and a lack of training leading up to the event took their toll and he finished in 5th. Well done to Mark Felton for also finishing 6th in the same age group. Congratulations to Jeff Smith, Steve Hudson, Mandy Matuschka and Jason Knowles for winning the mixed over 35 team event. Congratulations also to the girls team comprising Sharon Brierty, Rachel Bateman and two colleagues from North Avoca for winning the over 35 long course female team event.

Pacific Palms/Killcare/Fingal

Unfortunately these popular Master’s competitions were cancelled or postponed due to strong surf this year. We are all hoping they reappear on the calendar next year as they provide a great environment for our newer and less experienced masters to experience competition.

Branch Masters, Avoca Beach – 1st

It was a great turn up at Avoca Beach for Branch Masters, a day Avoca was dominant in so many age groups. The girls had a wonderful day at Branch and brought home fantastic results: Sharon Brierty, Wendy Norman, Julie Fitzsimmons, Alice Laurence, Rachel Bateman, Kristy McQueen, Nikki Drobot were just some of the eager competitors that did us proud. The girls were impressive in and out of the water, their enthusiasm and support is always a highlight of the carnival.

The guys had great results, especially impressive were: Garth Hunter, Corey Myers, Gary Gee, Dave Broadbent,

Dave O’Grady, Mark Felton, Ben Hamilton, Michael Hunter – all Branch Champions, with Gordon Jones, Jim McAtamney, Graham Ball, Nigel Ball, Steve Jung, Chris Parker, bringing home medals.

State Masters, Umina Beach Avoca Beach – 10th in the state

There was a good contingent of racers at State this year. A large proportion of our girls finished in either 4th, 5th or 6th place earning us valuable points and helping the club to finish 10th overall. They are on the verge of medalling and another year under Sharon’s guidance and I am sure they will be winning medals. David Broadbent continued his return to health and the opportunity to mix it with the 50 plus crowd to take home a swag of medals. Gordon Jones and the Gee brothers also enjoyed a successful State titles. It was also good to see one of the superstars of the open era, Chris Parker competing and medalling. A special mention to Steve Jung a long time master’s competitor, back on the dais with a 2nd in the sprint relay. The results from the NSW State titles are recorded below:110 years min.Male Taplin Relay 3rd Trevor Gee, Gordon Jones,

Chris ParkerMale Board Relay 3rd Trevor Gee, Gary Gee, Corey

Myers230 years min.Male Sprint Relay 2nd Graham Ball, Nigel Ball, Steve

Jung, Garth Hunter35-39 yearsMale Double Ski 1st Gordon Jones, Ben HamiltonMale Board Rescue 2nd Trevor Gee, Gary Gee Male Single Ski 2nd Gordon JonesMale Board 3rd Gary Gee 50-54 yearsMale Rescue Tube 1st David BroadbentMale Board Rescue 1st David Broadbent, David

O’GradyMale Iron Man 2nd David BroadbentMale Board Race 2nd David Broadbent

aVoca BeacH acceSS For aLLThe ability to access and enjoy the beach presents many challenges for people with disabilities who require the use of a wheelchair. In order to address this, Avoca Beach surf club teamed up with Peta Hardy, occupational therapist and director of Coast Rehab, in order to gain grant funding to purchase and trial beach access equipment. The grant was funded by the Department of Sport and Recreation and Lifetime Care and Support and aimed to improve access to sport and recreation for people with disabilities. The grant funded 20 metres of Mobi mat pathway plus two extra beach chairs, one for children requiring extra support and one for people with spinal cord injuries who can self-propel.

During the season, thanks to willing volunteer life savers, the Mobi Mat pathway was rolled out each patrol. The aim of the Mobi mat was to provide a smoother pathway over the soft sand. This enables people using wheelchairs, mobility aids and prams to travel more easily over the soft sand to the firm sand. Implementation of the matting involved training with lifesavers during each patrol. Throughout the season the matting was rolled out with the flags and taken in for storage at the end of each patrol. Many thanks are extended to all the willing members who happily engaged with the project and rolled the mat in and out each weekend.

Avoca Beach Access for All Facebook page was developed to share awareness of the project and increase disability awareness. This campaign has gained interest and prompted other beach access campaigns around the Central Coast and Australia. Feedback from visitors to the beach was extremely positive and there was considerable community interest and support. Avoca Beach surf club members should be extremely proud of the example they have set in their willingness to assist people with disabilities share in the enjoyment of the beach.

Fletcher ArmstrongU14 Board Riding Australian Champion

presented by Damien Benson

State and Australian Masters Medallists Dave Broadbent, Sharon Brierty, Kristy McQueen,

Dave O’Grady and Matt Mitchell

Gordo and Hammo on the line at Aussies

Gary Hore on patrol

MaSterS report cont.50-54 years cont.Male Surf Race 3rd David Broadbent

55-59 yearsMale Board Race 1st David O’GradyMale Iron Man 3rd David O’Grady

Australian Masters

A small contingent of competitors tracked to the Sunshine Coast to compete at the Australian Titles. As can be seen by the results below the track north was well rewarded. Sharon Brierty was our most successful competitor with one gold, one silver and one bronze closely followed by her sister Kristy McQueen with two gold medals. David O’Grady with a silver and bronze was the most successful male.

40-44 yearsFemale Board Rescue 1st Sharon Brierty, Kristy

McQueen

40-49 yearsFemale Board Riding 1st Kristy McQueen

50-54 yearsMale Board Rescue 2nd David Broadbent, David

O’GradyFemale Board Race 2nd Sharon BriertyFemale Rescue Tube 3rd Sharon Brierty

130 years min.Male Board Relay 3rd Trevor Gee, Gary Gee, David

O’Grady

The 180 years female surf boat crew comprising Alison Dorrell, Kellie Hayes, Kimberly Santangelo, Karen Douglas and John Mitchell better known as the Zuluz won gold, a job well done.

A special mention to Sharon Brierty, Fiona Kirkman and Nikki Drobot for a well earned 5th in the 130 female board relay.

That is it for another year. Let us hope for continued good health and good surf as we aim to maintain our Branch title again.

Jeff Smith, Masters Captain – Avoca Beach SLSC

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Our Coaches for 2015/2016

Garry Clarke - Club President at Open Day

preSentation 2015/2016Board of Directors 2015/2016Garry Clarke. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .President

David McAlpine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President, House

Julia Mitchell . . . . . . . . . . . . Vice President, Special Events

Deb Rendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Administration

Roger Johnson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director of Finance

Brett Beswick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Lifesaving

Damien Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Competition

Matt Walker . . . . . . . . . . . .Director of Youth Development

Meetings attended12 held Attended Apology Total

Garry Clarke 11 1 12

Dave McAlpine 10 2 12

Julia Mitchell 6 6 12

Brett Beswick 9 3 12

Deb Rendall 12 0 12

Matt Walker 9 3 12

Damien Benson 10 2 12

Roger Johnson 12 0 12

coMMitteeLife Saving

Karen Douglas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . First Aid Officer

Craig Anderson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Chief Executive Officer

Member Protection Officer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sharon Brierty

Surf Sports

Trevor Tame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Craft Captain

Matt Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach

Damien Benson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach

Richard Brierty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach

Lachlan Tame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach

David Broadbent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach

Sharon Brierty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coach

David O’Grady . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coach

Robyn McCloghry . . . . . . . . . . . . Carnival Entries Opens

Anita Jung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Carnival Entries Masters

John Mitchell. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Boat Captain

Jeff Smith . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masters Captain

House Committee

Debbie Rendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Function Manager

Debbie Rendall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Bar Manager

Paul Ferrier/Robert Burns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Gym Manager

Special Events

Glen O’Brien . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf Day

Keith Ferrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golf Day

Jim McAtamney. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Door Knock

Instructors

Craig Anderson, Jeff Barnes, Garry Clarke, Andrew Duerden, Sharon Brierty, Roger Johnson, Andy Hoban, Mick Kendal.

Assessors

Craig Anderson, Jeff Barnes, Garry Clarke.

Administration

Anita Jung . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Masters newsletters

100 % patrol excellence100% patrol attendance with no substitutions

Graham Ball, Nigel Ball, Murray Braund, Don Cook, Greg Jackson, Paul Kendal, John Kernahan, Vince Malone, Brian Munton, Joe Murray, Matt Penn, George Spencer.

100% Patrol Excellence Matt Penn, Nigel Ball, George Spencer and Joe Murray

with David O’Grady

Sharon and Kristy showing how it’s done

CC SLS Lifesaver of the Year Alan Moffitt

Dave O’Grady 40 Years Patrol Service

with Ces Norman

U16 Club PersonWilla Harvey

competing at Aussies

Male Junior Competitor of the YearFinn Flaherty


preSentation 2015/2016 cont. Lifesaving awardees5 Year National Patrol Service Award

Jonathan Donnelly.

40 Years Patrol Service

David O’Grady

Advanced Resuscitation Techniques [AID]

Emma Benson, Sharon Brierty, Sam Cook, Kate Craik, Jonathan Donnelly, Nicholas Duell-Ferguson, Elyssia Gasparotto, Richard Green, William Hardy, Beau Jeffries, Daniel Jeffries, Roger Johnson, Gareth Munton, Mat Newman, Jackson Starling, Declan Tancred, Penelope Winter.

Bronze Medallion

Harry Armstrong, Ken Baker, Ty Barta, Kye Blair, Keeley Booth, Jesse Byrne, Byron Chadwick, John Christoforou, Wayne Clark, Lily Cracknell, Kate Craik, Peter Craik, Liam Donsworth, Kane Douch, Vadym Drobot, Danyella Eberle, Benjamin Francis, Christopher Hall, Mya Harvey, Jessie Jensen, Jason Lauder, Emma Livingstone, John MacDonald, Meggan Matuschka, Jaz McCabe, Iain McGuire, Benjamin Mitchell, Finn Mitchell, Tyler Park, Mackenzie Penn, Sophia Seton, Declan Tancred, Thomas Termeer, Len Tesoriero, Chloe Thompson-McLeod.

First Aid [AID]

Meagan Armstrong, Nathan Atkinson, Nigel Ball, Carolyn Booth, David Broadbent, Michelle Butler, Fletcher Cunningham, Rochelle Duerden, Elyssia Gasparotto, Raeleen Giffin, Katie Graham, Richard Green, Andrew Hoban, Gary Hore, Daniel Jeffries, Fiona Kirkman, Kristy McQueen, Michael McQueen, Scott McSweeney, Paul Meade, Alan Moffitt, Pauline Priest, Jane Robson, Matthew Shipley, Ketisha Warn, Thomas Waterhouse, John Wilcock, Kodie Wilkinson.

Gold Medallion (Advanced Lifesaving)

Elyssia Gasparotto, Richard Green, Roger Johnson.

35 Hours plus patrolCompletion of 100% of rostered hours through rostered, substitute or voluntary hours and organised substitutions when they were unable to attend their rostered patrol.

Craig Anderson, Harry Armstrong, Phil Ayres, Jeff Barnes, Ty Barta, Emily Benson, Emma Benson, Brett Beswick, Keeley Booth, Michael Bowyer, Sharon Brierty, Jordan Butler, Michelle Butler, Greg Byrne, Byron Chadwick, Scott Champion, John Christoforou, Garry Clarke, Alexander Cooper, Kate Craik, Lindsay Cunningham, Vadym Drobot, Andrew Duerden, Jemma Duerden, Rochelle Duerden, Mark Felton, Julie Fitzsimmons, Jessica Gatt, Prue Graham, Willa Harvey, Chris Hayes, Paul Hutchinson, Charlie Jeffries, Daniel Jeffries, Roger Johnson, Steven Jung, Janet Kemp, Wayne Kemp, Fiona Kirkman, Jason Lauder, Emma Livingstone, Adam Lollback, Finlay MacDonald, John MacDonald, Austin McAlpine, Eden McQueen, Paul Meade, Alan Moffitt, Michelle Murray, Mat Newman, Wendy Norman, David O’Grady, Andrew Parker, Mackenzie Penn, Pauline Priest, Stan Priestley, James Reeves, George Ruzek, Graham Settree, Jeffrey Smith, Trevor Tame, Jacalyn Tebb, Nigel Tebb, Karen Warn, Michael Warn, Sharnee Warn, Liza Whitfield, Shaun Williams, Ian Wiseman.

patrol of the YearThe Matt Penn Patrol

Matt Penn, Mark Felton, Anthony Bennett, Robert Davis, Mat Newman, Mackenzie Penn, George Spencer, Karen Warn, Ketisha Warn, Michael Warn, Sharnee Warn.

patrol captainsCraig Anderson, Brett Beswick, Rod Butler, Garry Clarke, Chris Hayes, Roger Johnson, Sandy Cooper, Rochelle Duerdan, Andrew Parker, Matt Penn, Nigel Ball, George Ruzek, Jeff Smith, Lindsay Cunningham, Trevor Tame.

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Competitors Competitor & U19 Club PersonEmma Livingstone

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Emma Benson and Sam Jeffries accepting Clubperson of the Year Award

from Ces Norman

Male Competitor of the Year Brad McCloghry

with Damien Benson

2nd Ironman AussiesFinn Flaherty

Junior Female Competitor of the Year – Emma Livingstone

Junior Male Competitor of the Year – Finn Flaherty

Club Person of the Year – Sam Jeffries, Emma Benson

Female Competitor of the Year – Kaitlyn Matuschka

Male Competitor of the Year – Brad McCloghry

Masters Competitor of the Year – David Broadbent

Male Encouragement Award – Austin McAlpine

Female Encouragement Award – Eliza Giles

Competitors Competitor – Emma Livingstone

Boatie of the Year – Brad Mitchell

Female Boatie of the Year – Tabitha Raley

Recruit of the Year – John MacDonald

Patrol of the Year – The Matt Penn Patrol

Nipper of the Year – Jordan Butler

Nipperette of the Year – Zoe Clarke

club championshipsUnder 15 years Male Under 15 years Female1st Finn Flaherty 1st Eliza Giles2nd Austin McAlpine 2nd Willa Harvey3rd Charlie Jeffries 3rd Emily Benson 3rd Taylor BatemanOpen Male Open Female1st Beau Jeffries 1st Lily Cracknell1st Douch Kane 2nd Emma Livingstone 3rd Mya Harvey 3rd Meg Matuschka

SLS cc awards of excellenceLifesaver of the Year – Alan Moffitt

Rescue of the Year – Avoca

Coach of the Year – Richard Brierty

Fortunity Quality Club Program – Bronze

IRB Crew Certificate

Ty Barta, Andrew Duerden, Rochelle Duerden, Paul Kendal, John MacDonald, Ned Restom, Thomas Termeer.

Provide First Aid

Nathan Atkinson, Garry Clarke, Andrew Duerden, Roger Johnson.

Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue

Elyssia Gasparotto.

Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management

Elyssia Gasparotto, Richard Green, Chris Hayes, Wendy Norman.

Silver Medallion IRB Driver

Brett Giles.

Spinal Management

Elyssia Gasparotto, Brett Giles, Richard Green, Roger Johnson.

Surf Coach Level 1

Gordon Jones.

Surf Official Level 1

Meagan Armstrong, Jason Barnes, Sharon Boerner, Bradford Fenton, Andrew Hoban, Matthew Kelly, David Maguire, Thomas Termeer, Emile Thomas, Shaun Williams.

Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR Endorsed)

Fletcher Armstrong, Madison Blake, James Cameron, Jessica Cameron, Zoe Clarke, Jemma Duerden, Louis Giles, Samuel Livingstone, Finlay MacDonald, Helena McBride, Imogen McLoughlin, Ellie Richardson, Callum Roberts, Matthieu Williams.

perpetual trophy Winners 2015/2016Club Person U16 – Willa Harvey

Club Person U19 – Emma Livingstone

Junior Patrolman of the Year – Harry Armstrong

Patrolman of the Year – Nigel Ball

coMpetition reSULtSeast coast Surf FestivalOpen Female Board 3rd Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Ironperson 2nd Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Ski 2nd Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Swim 1st Keeley BoothMale Board 1st Brad McCloghry 3rd Trent MartinMale Ironman 1st Trent MartinMale Ski 2nd Rob McIntyre

U14 years Female Board 2nd Willa HarveyFemale Ironperson 1st Zoe Clarke 3rd Ellie RichardsonFemale Swim 2nd Imogen McLoughlin 3rd Zoe ClarkeMale Board 2nd Fletcher Armstrong

U14-U15 yearsMale Cameron Relay 3rd Avoca AMale Flags 1st Levi Kasun 3rd Charlie Jeffries

U15 yearsMale Board 3rd Finn FlahertyMale Ironperson 1st Finn Flaherty 3rd Austin McAlpineMale Swim 2nd Austin McAlpine

U17 yearsFemale Board 2nd Lily CracknellFemale Ski 1st Mya Harvey 3rd Emma LivingstoneMale Board 1st Harry Armstrong 2nd Beau JeffriesMale Flags 3rd Nick Duell-Ferguson

Female Junior Competitor of the Year Keeley Booth


Encouragement RecipientsAustin McAlpine and Eliza Giles

with Wendy Norman

Eden McQueen Bronze U15 board at Aussies

State and Australian Medallists Harry Armstrong, Beau Jeffries and Byron Chadwick

presented by Bill Mitchell

preSentation 2015/2016 cont.SLS cc awards of excellence cont.OVERALL SURF POINT SCORE

Avoca Beach 1st 3391

Terrigal 2nd 3271

Umina 3rd 2366

representative teamsInterbranch Team 2015

Females: U12 Anneliese Mitchell, U13 Piper-Lily Walker, U14 Zoe Clarke, U17 Keeley Booth, U19 Ella Beere, Open Kaitlyn Matuschka.

Male: U13 Owen Flaherty, U15 Finn Flaherty, U17 Beau Jeffries, U17 Harry Armstrong, Open Brad McCloghry and Rob McIntyre.

Coach: Damien Benson.

2015 Pool Interstate Team

Keeley Booth.

2015 Junior Development Academy Athletes

Fletcher Armstrong, Ellie Richardson.

SLS NSW High Performance Squad

Keeley Booth, Beau Jeffries, Finn Flaherty, Harry Armstrong.

SLSA Youth Team

Keeley Booth.

SLSa Hall of FameLachlan Tame – Avoca Beach SLSC

Lachlan's achievements have been extraordinary and he has proven himself to be an exceptional role model within the Surf Life Saving movement. Some of Lachlan's highlight achievements have been winning four consecutive Australian Open Male Single Ski Championships (2011-2014) and two consecutive World Championships (2012 and 2014).

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Charlie Jeffries and Austin McAlpine board rescue finalists at Aussies

Trent Martin in open ironman at Aussies

Emma Livingstone finishing the ski at Avoca carnival

Male Ironperson 3rd Kane DouchMale Ski 1st Beau Jeffries 3rd Harry ArmstrongMale Sprint 3rd Kane DouchMale Swim 2nd Nick Duell-Ferguson

U19 yearsFemale Board 2nd Bridget Brosnan 3rd Ella BeereFemale Ski 1st Ella Beere 3rd Bridget BrosnanMale Ski 1st Sam Hutchinson 2nd Fletcher CunninghamU19-Open years Female Flags 2nd Ella BeereFemale Sprint 1st Natasha Marteene 2nd Ella BeereFemale Taplin 2nd Kaitlyn Matuschka, Emma

Livingstone, Keeley Booth

SLS cc open championships the Lakes, 13-14 February 2016Open Female Flags 5th Kristen Tubby BennettFemale Ironwoman 2nd Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Single Ski 1st Kaitlyn Matuschka 6th Keeley BoothFemale Ski Relay 2nd Bridget Brosnan, Meggan

Matuschka, Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Surf Board 3rd Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Board Relay 3rd Keeley Booth, Mya Harvey,

Meggan MatuschkaFemale Taplin Relay 3rd Keeley Booth, Bridget Brosnan,

Kaitlyn MatuschkaMale Beach Sprint 2nd Brad McCloghryMale Double Ski 1st Peter Mitchell, Jack Mitchell 3rd Ben Hamilton, Gordon JonesMale Ski 1st Ben Hamilton 2nd Brad McCloghry

Male Ski 3rd Peter MitchellMale Ski Relay 1st Gordon Jones, Trent

Martin, Brad McCloghry 2nd Fletcher Cunningham, Ben

Hamilton, Peter MitchellMale Surf Board 1st Brad McCloghryMale Board Relay 3rd Byron Chadwick, Trent

Martin, Brad McCloghryTaplin Relay 1st Harry Armstrong, Nick Duell-

Ferguson, Gordon Jones, Trent Martin, Brad McCloghry, Peter Mitchell

Mixed Lifesaver Relay 1st Jack Carroll, Bailey Hayes, Beau Jeffries, Trent Martin, Kaitlyn Matuschka, Brad McCloghry, Matt Mitchell, Brad Mitchell, George Raley

2nd Bridget Brosnan, Byron Chadwick, Liam Donsworth Kane Douch, Sanden Hayes, Gordon Jones, Connor Kondrat, John Mitchell, Luke Wiseman

Male Reserve Boat 2nd Gruntz - Connor Kondrat, Luke Wiseman, Sanden Hayes, Liam Donsworth, Matt Mitchell

5th Monsters - Stan Priestly, Ian Wiseman, Brendan Slape, Graham Settree, John Mitchell

Male Boat 1st Dog Squad - Jack Carroll, Brad Mitchell, George Raley, Bailey Hayes, Matt Mitchell

Open Boat Relay 1st Dog Squad - Jack Carroll, Brad Mitchell, George Raley, Bailey Hayes, Matt Mitchell, Jotos - Tab Raley, Lauren Tindale, Jess-Ellen Standen, Olivia Hayes, Matt Mitchell, Gruntz - Connor Kondrat, Luke Wiseman, Sanden Hayes, Liam Donsworth, Matt Mitchell

Zoe Clarke finishing the swim at Avoca carnival Lily Cracknell, Emma Livingstone and Keeley Booth board relay medallists at Aussies

coMpetition reSULtS cont. Male Ironman 3rd Kane Douch 4th Nick Duell-Ferguson Male Single Ski 1st Byron Chadwick 2nd Harry ArmstrongMale Ski Relay 1st Harry Armstrong, Byron

Chadwick, Beau JeffriesMale Surf Board 1st Byron Chadwick 5th Kane DouchMale Board Relay 1st Harry Armstrong, Kane

Douch, Beau Jeffries 2nd Kye Blair, Byron Chadwick,

Nick Duell-FergusonMale Board Rescue 1st Nick Duell-Ferguson, Beau

Jeffries 3rd Byron Chadwick, Kane DouchMale Surf Race 2nd Nick Duell-Ferguson 4th Kane Douch 6th Kye BlairMale Surf Team 1st Byron Chadwick, Kane Douch,

Nick Duell-Ferguson, Beau Jeffries

Male Taplin Relay 1st Byron Chadwick, Nick Duell-Ferguson, Beau Jeffries

U19 yearsFemale Ski 1st Bridget BrosnanFemale Ski Relay 1st Keeley Booth, Mya Harvey,

Emma LivingstoneFemale Surf Board 2nd Bridget BrosnanMale Single Ski 1st Fletcher CunninghamMale Surf Board 6th Fletcher CunninghamMale Boat 2nd Gruntz - Connor Kondrat,

Luke Wiseman, Sanden Hayes, Liam Donsworth, Matt Mitchell

SLS nSW open championships ocean Beach & Umina Beach, 11–13 March 2016Opens Lifesaver Relay 5th Ella Beere, Jack Carroll,

Nicholas Duell-Ferguson, Riley Fitzsimmons, Bailey Hayes, Matthew Mitchell, Brad Mitchell, Lachlan Tame, Luke Wiseman

Female Single Ski 4th Kaitlyn Matuschka 5th Ella BeereFemale Ski Relay 2nd Ella Beere, Emma Livingstone,

Kaitlyn MatuschkaFemale Double Ski 2nd Ella Beere, Kaitlyn MatuschkaMale Single Ski 3rd Lachlan TameMale Ski Relay 2nd Riley Fitzsimmons, Robert

McIntyre, Lachlan TameMale Double Ski 5th Trent Martin, Robert McIntyre 6th Gordon Jones, Lachlan Tame

SLS cc open championships cont. U15 yearsFemale Taplin Relay 3rd Taylor Bateman, Emily Benson,

Willa Harvey, Scout WalkerFemale Cam. Relay 2nd Taylor Batemen, Zoe Clarke,

Willa Harvey, Scout WalkerFemale Ironwoman 2nd Zoe Clarke Female Surf Board 2nd Zoe Clarke 5th Emily BensonFemale Board Relay 2nd Emily Benson, Zoe Clarke,

Willa Harvey 5th Taylor Bateman, Imogen

McLoughlin, Scout WalkerFemale Board Rescue 4th Zoe Clarke, Imogen McLoughlinFemale Surf Race 1st Zoe Clarke Female Surf Team 1st Taylor Bateman, Zoe Clarke,

Scout WalkerMale Cameron Relay 1st Finn Flaherty, Charlie Jeffries,

Levi Kasun, Austin McAlpineMale Ironman 1st Finn Flaherty 4th Austin McAlpineMale Surf Board 1st Levi Kasun 2nd Finn Flaherty 3rd Austin McAlpine 6th Fletcher ArmstrongMale Board Relay 1st Finn Flaherty, Levi Kasun,

Austin McAlpineMale Board Rescue 1st Charlie Jeffries, Austin

McAlpine 2nd Finn Flaherty, Levi KasunMale Surf Race 2nd Finn Flaherty 5th Austin McAlpineMale Surf Team 1st Finn Flaherty, Charlie Jeffries,

Levi Kasun, Austin McAlpine

U17 yearsFemale 2km Beach Run 1st Mackenzie PennFemale Ironwoman 3rd Keeley Booth 5th Meggan MatuschkaFemale Single Ski 2nd Emma Livingstone 3rd Mya Harvey 4th Lily CracknellFemale Ski Relay 2nd Keeley Booth, Mya Harvey,

Emma LivingstoneFemale Surf Board 2nd Emma Livingstone 5th Meggan MatuschkaFemale Board Relay 2nd Emma Livingstone, Meggan

Matuschka, Keeley BoothFemale Board Rescue 3rd Emma Livingstone,

Meggan Matuschka 6th Keeley Booth, Mya HarveyFemale Surf Race 5th Keeley BoothFemale Taplin Relay 2nd Keeley Booth, Mya Harvey,

Emma Livingstone

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Harry Armstrong, Beau Jeffries and Byron Chadwick Medallists in U17 ski relay at Aussies

Levi Kasun and Finn Flaherty Gold Medallists U15 board rescue at Aussies

with Charlie Jeffries and Austin McAlpine

Sam Hutchinson and Fletcher CunninghamGold Medallists U19 double ski at Aussies

Finn Flaherty, Levi Kasun & Eden McQueen - Gold

U15 board relay at Aussies

Graham Ball competingin the rescue tube

at State titles

SLS australian open championships Maroochydore, alexandra Headlands & Mooloolaba, Sunshine coast, QLD 20–24 april 2016Opens Mixed Double Ski 6th Riley Fitzsimmons, Kaitlyn

Matuschka

U23 yearsMale Surf Boat 3rd Dog Squad - Jack Carroll,

Bailey Hayes, Brad Mitchell, George Raley, Matt Mitchell

U19 yearsDouble Ski 1st Fletcher Cunningham, Sam

HutchinsonMale Ski Relay 5th Harry Armstrong, Fletcher

Cunningham, Sam Hutchinson

Female Single Ski 6th Ella Beere

U17 yearsMale Ski Relay 2nd Harry Armstrong, Byron

Chadwick, Beau JeffriesFemale Taplin Relay 2nd Keeley Booth, Lily Cracknell,

Emma LivingstoneMale Single Ski 3rd Harry Armstrong 5th Beau JeffriesFemale Board Relay 3rd Keeley Booth, Lily Cracknell,

Emma LivingstoneMale Surf Board 6th Byron ChadwickMale Board Relay 6th Byron Chadwick, Kane

Douch, Beau JeffriesFemale Surf Board 4th Lily Cracknell

Mixed Double Ski 3rd Kaitlyn Matuschka, Lachlan Tame

U19 yearsMale Surf Boat 3rd Gruntz - Liam Donsworth,

Sanden Hayes, Connor Kondrat, Luke Wiseman

Female Single Ski 1st Ella BeereFemale Ski Relay 4th Ella Beere, Bridget Brosnan,

Meggan MatuschkaFemale Double Ski 3rd Ella Beere, Bridget BrosnanMale Single Ski 4th Sam HutchinsonMale Double Ski 2nd Fletcher Cunningham, Sam

Hutchinson

U17 yearsFemale Ironperson 2nd Lily CracknellFemale Taplin Relay 3rd Keeley Booth, Lily Cracknell,

Emma LivingstoneFemale Single Ski 3rd Emma LivingstoneFemale Ski Relay 4th Lily Cracknell, Mya Harvey,

Emma LivingstoneFemale Board Relay 2nd Lily Cracknell, Emma

Livingstone, Meggan Matuschka

Male Taplin Relay 6th Byron Chadwick, Nicholas Duell-Ferguson, Beau Jeffries

Male Single Ski 1st Beau JeffriesMale Ski Relay 3rd Harry Armstrong, Byron

Chadwick, Beau JeffriesMale Board Relay 1st Byron Chadwick, Kane Douch,

Beau Jeffries

U15 yearsMale Iron Man 1st Finn FlahertyMale Board Rescue 1st Finn Flaherty, Levi KasunMale Cameron Relay 3rd Finn Flaherty, Charlie Jeffries,

Levi Kasun, Austin McAlpineMale Board Race 2nd Finn FlahertyMale Board Relay 3rd Finn Flaherty, Levi Kasun,

Austin McAlpine

Some of our State medallists - Austin McAlpine, Charlie Jeffries, Kane Douch, Meggan Matuschka

presented by Wendy Norman

Mya Harvey competing at Aussies

coMpetition reSULtS cont. 2015 State Board riding champsionships avoca Beach & copacaban Beach, 20-21 august 2015U13 Male Board Riding 1st Finn HillU14 Male Board Riding 3rd Zac PatersonU14 Female Board Riding 1st Macy CallaghanU15 Female Short Board 1st Macy CallaghanU15 Male Short Board 3rd Zac Paterson40-49 Female Short Board 2nd Nikki Drobot

SLS cc Masters championships avoca Beach, 20 February 2016 110 years min. Male Ski Relay 1st Paul Chadwick, Garth Hunter,

Gordon Jones 2nd Corey Myers, Chris ParkerMale Surf Team 1st Mark Felton, Gary Gee, Garth

Hunter, Corey MyersMale Taplin Relay 1st Paul Chadwick, Gary Gee,

Gordon Jones 4th Corey Myers, Chris Parker

130 years min. Female Board Relay 2nd Jaci Tebb, Alice Laurence,

Nikki Drobot 3rd Sharon Brierty, Fiona Kirkman,

Kristy McQueenFemale Surf Team 2nd Sharon Brierty, Amanda

Howells, Alice LaurenceMale Surf Team 2nd Gordon Jones, Corey Myers,

David O’Grady Male Ski Relay 3rd Mark Felton, Gary Gee, Roger

Johnson Male Board Relay 5th Gary Gee, Garth Hunter, Jim

McAtamneyMale Taplin Relay 2nd Gary Gee, Garth Hunter, Jim

McAtamney

150 years min. Male Taplin Relay 1st David Broadbent, Mark Felton,

David O’GradyMale Board Relay 3rd David Broadbent, Mark Felton,

David O’GradyMale Ski Relay 4th David Broadbent, Jim

McAtamney, David O’Grady

170 years min.Male Board Relay 2nd Roger Johnson, Graham Ball,

Nigel BallMale Surf Team 2nd Graham Ball, David

Broadbent, Jim McAtamneyMixed Taplin Relay 4th Nigel Ball, Graham Ball, Roger

JohnsonFemale Beach Relay 2nd Rachel Bateman, Kristy

McQueen, Wendy Norman, Jaci Tebb

SLS australian Youth championships Maroochydore, alexandra Headlands & Mooloolaba, Sunshine coast, QLD 16–17 april 2016U14 yearsMale Board Riding 1st Fletcher Armstrong

U15 years Male Board Relay 1st Finn Flaherty, Levi Kasun,

Eden McQueenMale Board Rescue 1st Finn Flaherty, Levi Kasun 5th Charlie Jeffries, Austin

McAlpineMale Ironman 2nd Finn Flaherty 9th Austin McAlpineMale Surf Board 3rd Eden McQueen 5th Finn FlahertyMale Cameron Relay 6th Finn Flaherty, Charlie Jeffries,

Levi Kasun, Austin McAlpineFemale Board Relay 12th Emily Benson, Eliza Giles,

Willa Harvey

SLS nSW pool rescue championships Woy Woy, 18-19 July 2015Avoca Beach SLSC Overall 13th

Under 15 yearsKeeley Booth 1st 200m Obstacle Race 1st 50m Mannikin Carry 1st 100m Mannikin Tow w fins 1st 100m Mannikin Carry w fins 1st 50m Free w fins

Under 14 yearsCharlie Jeffries 2nd 50m Free with Fins 4th 200m Obstacle RaceEliza Giles 3rd 2 x 50m Line Throw Relay

Under 12 years Piper-Lily Walker 3rd 100m Obstacle Race 3rd 50m w Fins

australian pool rescue championships Southport QLD, august 2015Avoca Beach finished 13th with only 5 competitors

U15 yearsKeeley Booth 2nd 200m Obstacle Race 2nd 50m Mannikin Carry 6th 100m Mannikin Tow w fins 2nd 100m Mannikin Carry w fins 2nd 50m Free w fins

U14 yearsCharlie Jeffries 9th 50m w Fins

A huge thankyou to our Pool Setter Brett Giles and our Official Carolyn Booth.

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Jordan Butler competing at Avoca carnival Rob McIntyre on his ski at Avoca carnival

50-54 yearsFemale Tube Race 1st Sharon BriertyFemale Surf Board 1st Sharon Brierty 4th Fiona KirkmanMale Ironman 1st David Broadbent 3rd Mark FeltonMale Surf Board 1st David BroadbentMale Board Rescue 1st David O’Grady, David

Broadbent 4th Mark Felton, Jeff SmithMale Surf Race 1st David Broadbent 4th Mark FeltonMale 2km Beach Run 2nd David BroadbentMale 2km Beach Run 6th Jeff Smith Male Single Ski 4th Roger Johnson 5th Mark FeltonFemale Beach Sprint 5th Fiona Kirkman

55-59 yearsFemale Beach Flags 4th Wendy NormanFemale Beach Sprint 6th Wendy NormanMale Beach Flags 2nd Greg Cook 3rd Tony WilsonMale Beach Sprint 2nd Greg Cook 3rd Tony WilsonMale Ironman 1st David O’Grady 2nd Jim McAtamneyMale Single Ski 2nd David O'Grady 5th Tony WilsonMale Surf Board 1st David O’Grady 4th Jim McAtamneyMale Surf Race 2nd Jim McAtamney

60-64 yearsMale 1km Beach Run 3rd Graham Ball 4th Nigel Ball Male Beach Sprint 1st Graham Ball 2nd Nigel Ball Male Tube Race 4th Graham BallMale Surf Board 5th Graham Ball 6th Nigel Ball

70 years over Male Beach Flags 1st Michael HunterMale Beach Sprint 2nd Michael Hunter

SLS nSW Masters championships ocean Beach & Umina Beach, 9–10 March 201630-34 yearsBoard Rescue 4th Garth Hunter, Chris Parker

35-39 years Male Double Ski 1st Ben Hamilton, Gordon JonesMale Single Ski 2nd Gordon JonesMale Board Rescue 2nd Gary Gee, Trevor GeeMale Board 3rd Gary Gee 5th Corey Myers

180 years min.Female Surf Boat 1st Zuluz - Karen Douglas, Alison

Dorrell, Kimberly Santangelo, Kellie Hayes, John Mitchell

Male Surf Boat 1st Monsters - Stan Priestly, Ian Wiseman, Brendan Slape, Graham Settree, John Mitchell

200 years min.Male Beach Relay 2nd Brett Giles, Michael Hunter,

Craig Hunter, David O’Grady

230 years min.Mixed Beach Relay 1st Nigel Ball, Graham Ball, Nikki

Drobot, Jeff Smith

35-39 years Male Double Ski 1st Ben Hamilton Male Board Rescue 1st Gordon Jones, Ben Hamilton 3rd Gary Gee, Corey MyersFemale 2km Beach Run 2nd Rachel BatemanFemale Beach Flags 2nd Rachel BatemanFemale Beach Sprint 2nd Jaci Tebb 3rd Rachel BatemanFemale Board Rescue 3rd Jaci Tebb, Fiona KirkmanFemale Surf Race 4th Rachel BatemanMale 2km Beach Run 2nd Craig HunterMale Beach Sprint 5th Craig HunterMale Ironman 1st Ben Hamilton 2nd Corey MyersMale Single Ski 1st Ben Hamilton 2nd Gordon Jones 3rd Corey MyersMale Surf Board 1st Ben Hamilton 2nd Gary Gee 3rd Corey MyersMale Surf Race 2nd Gary Gee 3rd Gordon Jones 4th Corey Myers

40-44 yearsFemale Board Rescue 1st Kristy McQueen, Sharon

Brierty 2nd Amanda Howells, Michelle

MurrayFemale Beach Sprint 3rd Amanda HowellsRescue Tube Race 2nd Amanda HowellsFemale Surf Race 2nd Amanda HowellsMale 2km Beach Run 3rd Garth HunterMale Single Ski 4th Garth Hunter

45-49 yearsFemale Beach Sprint 2nd Nikki Drobot 3rd Alice LaurenceFemale Tube Race 1st Alice LaurenceFemale Board Rescue 1st Nikki Drobot, Alice LaurenceMale Tube Race 3rd David McAlpineBoard Rescue 3rd Roger Johnson, David McAlpineMale Surf Race 3rd David McAlpine

SLS nSW Masters championships cont.35-39 years cont.Male Swim 4th Gordon Jones 5th Corey Myers Male Iron Man 4th Ben Hamilton 6th Corey Myers

40-44 yearsFemale Tube 4th Amanda HowellsFemale Swim 5th Amanda HowellsFemale Board Rescue 5th Amanda Howells, Nikki

Drobot

50-54 yearsMale Tube Race 1st Dave BroadbentMale Board Rescue 1st David O’Grady, Dave

Broadbent Male Ironman 2nd Dave BroadbentMale Surf Board 2nd Dave BroadbentMale Swim 3rd Dave Broadbent 5th Mark Felton

55-59 yearsMale Surf Board 1st David O’GradyMale Ironman 3rd David O'Grady

60-64 yearsMale 1km Beach Run 4th Graham BallMale Surf Board 5th Graham Ball Male Sprint 6th Graham BallMale Board Rescue 6th Graham Ball, Nigel Ball

70+ yearsMale Sprint 4th Michael HunterMale Flags 4th Michael Hunter Male 1km Beach Run 5th Michael Hunter

110 years min.Male Taplin Relay 3rd Trevor Gee, Gordon Jones,

Chris Parker Male Board Relay 3rd Trevor Gee, Gary Gee, Corey

Myers

Male Swim Team 4th Trevor Gee, Gordon Jones, Chris Parker

130 years min.Female Taplin 5th Nikki Drobot, Amanda

Howells, Fiona Kirkman

150 years min.Male Taplin Relay 4th Dave Broadbent, David

O’Grady, Paul HutchinsonMale Board Relay 6th Dave Broadbent, Mark Felton,

David O’Grady

180 years min.Female Surf Boat 1st Zuluz - Karen Douglas, Alison

Dorrell, Kimberly Santangelo, Kellie Hayes, John Mitchell

230 years min.Male Beach Relay 2nd Nigel Ball, Graham Ball, Garth

Hunter, Steve Jung

SLS australian Masters championships Maroochydore, alexandra Headlands & Mooloolaba, Sunshine coast, QLD 18–19 april 2016 20-39 yearsFem. Surfboard Riding 1st Kristy McQueen

35-39 yearsMale Single Ski 4th Ben Hamilton

40-44 yearsFemale Board Rescue 1st Sharon Brierty, Kristy McQueenMale Double Ski 6th Paul Chadwick, Robbie

Armstrong,

50-54 yearsFemale Surf Board 2nd Sharon BriertyMale Board Rescue 2nd David Broadbent, David

O’GradyFemale Rescue Tube 3rd Sharon BriertyMale Iron Man 5th David Broadbent

55-59 yearsMale Surf Board 5th David O’Grady

110 years min. Male Ski Relay 4th Paul Ferrier , Gordon Jones,

Ben Hamilton

130 years min.Male Board Relay 3rd Trevor Gee, David O’Grady,

Gary GeeFemale Board Relay 5th Fiona Kirkman, Sharon Brierty,

Nikki Drobot

180 years min.Female Surf Boat 1st Alison Dorrell, Karen Douglas,

Kimberly Santangelo, Kellie Hayes, John Mitchell

Blazer presentation of new Australian Champions Fletcher Cunningham and Sam Hutchinson Australian Champions U19 Double Ski


coMpetition reSULtS cont.

Competitors supporting on finals day at Aussies

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Brad McCloghry and Sam Cook Rescue of the Month

March 2016

RESCUE OF THE MONTH – MARCH 2016 AND CC SLS RESCUE OF THE YEARLifesavers involved: Brad McCloghry, Chris McCloghry and Sam Cook

On Sunday 6 March 2016 at 1.45pm, three lifesavers from Avoca Beach SLSC rescued a female swimmer who was found floating in the water. Due to Sam’s inquisitiveness, he paddled over and realised as he came closer that it was a female floating face down.

Immediately, Chris paddled over to assist the fellow surf lifesaver and the pair rolled the swimmer over on to her back and placed her on the board. By this stage, Brad McCloghry who was joining his fellow clubbies for a surf arrived at the beach and without hesitation paddled out to help.

The trio paddled the swimmer back to shore but due to the strong rip they found themselves in, it took around 15 minutes to reach the sand. Once they arrived at the shore, a doctor and nurse who were members of the public assisted the surf lifesavers to revive the swimmer.

As soon as the lady was carried up the beach and laid on her side she started vomiting fluid and seaweed. By this stage, the patrol ATV arrived and oxygen was administered immediately, however the female did not regain consciousness. An ambulance arrived as well as a helicopter and efforts to stabilise the female weren’t successful and she was subsequently flown to Royal North Shore.

The quick thinking and efforts by the three off duty lifesavers ultimately saved the life of the female swimmer. It was later found that they discharged her from hospital with no injuries.

RESCUE OF THE MONTH – SEPTEMBER 2015Lifesavers involved: Brett Beswick and Byron Chadwick

On Wednesday 6 September just after 11am, Brett Beswick and Byron Chadwick successfully rescued a rock fisherman in challenging conditions who had fallen into the ocean near Winney Bay.

The State Operations Centre tasked the Avoca Beach call-out team after reports came in of two rock fisherman in the water near Winney Bay. Brett, who is the Director of Lifesaving for the Central Coast Branch responded immediately to the call and headed straight to the surf club.

Within minutes Brett arrived at Avoca Beach SLSC where other lifesavers including Byron were preparing the jet ski. Brett led the rescue effort and asked 16 year old Byron to assist him find the two rock fisherman in need of assistance.

Arriving at the scene, it was confirmed there was only one rock fisherman who was wearing a life jacket and had fallen into the three foot swell. As the man was extremely close to the rocks, tangled in his own fishing line and holding onto a 70cm fish, Brett decided the best option was to have Byron enter the water.

The fisherman, who spoke no English, was secured by Byron and brought back to the jet ski. He released the fish and it swam away safely. Brett manoeuvred the jet ski carefully away from the rocks and headed back to Avoca Beach where the rock fisherman was transferred into a waiting ambulance.

This rescue was challenging due to the ocean conditions and hazardous swell which ultimately led to the fisherman getting into trouble in the first place. Brett, Byron and the other Avoca Beach members who assisted worked efficiently and used their skills to save the rock fisherman’s life.

RESCUE OF THE MONTH – DECEMBER 2015 AVOCA BEACH/OCEAN BEACHLifesavers involved: Chris Parker, Aaron Camp and Jane Davis

On Tuesday 8 December 2015 at approximately 8pm, a number of members from Surf Life Saving Central Coast rescued a teenager who was on the verge of losing consciousness after being swept out by a rip while swimming at Avoca Beach.

The SLS CC Branch meeting which included Avoca Beach member, Chris Parker and Ocean Beach members, Jane Davis and Aaron Camp had finished for the night when the trio who were outside talking among themselves noticed a swimmer near the rock pool at Avoca Beach.As the surf had swell to around 4-6 feet, and with the light quickly fading, the trio kept an eye on the swimmer. They realised he was out of his depth and was being dragged out by a fast-moving rip. It was clear that the 19 year old swimmer was in serious trouble and would not be able to return to shore.With limited light the three acted immediately to save the man – Aaron grabbed a child’s foam surfboard that had been left on the beach and entered the water semi-clothed, while Chris ran to the surf club to get a rescue board. By this stage the male was more than 200m off shore and in the impact zone. As Aaron approached the shoreward side of the patient Chris passed Aaron on the rescue board and got to the man first, calling “one more wave” to the patient to give him the hope of rescue.As Chris approached the man a large wave hit and he disappeared under the water. Chris searched desperately for him in the dark with choppy white water and when Chris spotted the swimmer he pulled the male onto the rescue board where he expelled a significant amount of water that he had inhaled. Chris then brought the male who was semi-conscious but unresponsive back to shore where he was met in the water by Aaron – they then brought him to the shoreline to clear his airways.While this was happening Jane located the man’s friends who had not noticed that he was missing in the water and

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As Mackenzie and her fellow patrolling members arrived at the rocks, it was discovered a number of the injured had broken bones or dislocated joints, so SurfCom was radioed and advised several ambulances would be required. The beachgoers aged between 10 and 70 years old claimed to have been 20 metres from the edge of the rocks when the freak wave washed them off their feet.

The main concern for the surf lifesavers was to transport the injured safely from the rocks. The ones who couldn’t walk were carried on spinal boards to the nearby carpark to wait for paramedics while the others were taken to the first aid room for treatment. All the injured members were treated by paramedics and surf lifesavers with one person being transported to Gosford Hospital.

The efforts of the Avoca Beach surf lifesavers was outstanding as they provided a high level of care to a large number of injured beachgoers. They also showed great determination and bravery to carry the injured across the rock shelf and safely back to the beach.

DYLan LittLeHaLeS HeaDS to rioDylan started paddling with Avoca Kayak Club in early 2014 and has never looked back. At just 16 years old he has just qualified in Duisburg Germany in May 2016 for the Australian Paracanoe Team to represent Australia at the RIO Paralympics 7-18 September 2016.

Dylan has always dreamed of representing Australia in sport and now has such a bright future and is really looking forward to the journey ahead.

Dylan joined the surf club in 2015 and will do his bronze at the start of the season so that he can compete for Avoca this year.

called an ambulance. Aaron and Chris carried the swimmer up to Avoca Beach SLSC’s first aid room where they administered oxygen therapy and covered the male in a space blanket. The trio monitored the 19 year old until the ambulance arrived where he was transported to hospital.This rescue highlights the dangers of swimming at night and at an unpatrolled location. The swimmer was extremely lucky to be rescued by Chris and Aaron who courageously put their own lives at risk to save the male’s life.

RESCUE OF THE MONTH – JANUARY 2016

Lifesavers involved: Matt Penn, Kristy McQueen, Mackenzie Penn, Sharon Brierty, Finn MacDonald, Riley Bissett, James Cameron, Matthew Williams, Sharnee Warn, Jemma Duerden, Fletcher Armstrong, Michael McQueen, Bec Cameron, Wendy Norman, Rob Davis, Andrew Duerden and Brett Beswick.

On Tuesday 26 January at midday, surf lifesavers from Avoca Beach SLSC treated 11 beachgoers with serious injuries who had been knocked over by a freak wave on the rocks south of the clubhouse.

The patrolling members had just signed on to start their 12-3pm Australia Day shift when a member of the public advised the group that people had been swept off the rocks and required urgent assistance. As the patrol was aware there were many people in distress, the IRB was dispatched immediately with Matt and Mackenzie Penn on board while Kristy McQueen followed on a rescue board.

When they arrived at the location, the public were signalling to them that the incident was on the rocks at the front of the cliff face, not in the water. The remaining patrolling members on the beach were radioed by Matt and Mackenzie to assist as there were 11 people injured. Kristy made the brave decision to pass her rescue board to Mackenzie and climb up the rocks to provide assistance.

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Dylan Littlehales 2016 ICF World Championships Paracanoeing Duisburg

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James Reeves with Spike Jones

Fletcher ArmstrongAustralian Gold Medallist

U14 Surfboard Riding

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All Patrolled Hours Allen, James 2Anderson, Craig 56.5Armstrong, Fletcher 26.75Armstrong, Harry 53.25Armstrong, Robbie 1.5Ayres, Phil 56.5Babbage, David 25.5Baker, Ken 25.75Ball, Graham 43.5Ball, Nigel 72.75Barnes, Jeff 38Barta, Jiri 34Barta, Ty 36.5Bateman, Rachel 29.5Bateman, Taylor 22.75Bennett, Anthony 28.25Benson, Damien 17.25Benson, Emily 53Benson, Emma 40.25Berry, Fletcher 13.5Beswick, Brett 43.5Birt, David 28.75Birt, Jack 16.5Bissett, Riley 32.75Blair, Kye 34.5Blake, Madison 4Booth, Keeley 38.75Bowyer, Michael 35.75Braund, Murray 38.25Brierty, Duke 11.5Brierty, Sharon 51Broadbent, David 30.75Bromfield, Ryan 19.25Brosnan, Bridget 16.75Butler, Jordan 76.5Butler, Michelle 51.5Butler, Rodney 29.25Byrne, Greg 46Byrne, Isobel 22.75Byrne, Jesse 4Callaghan, Macy 6Cameron, Amy 16.75Cameron, Bec 26.75Cameron, Duncan 8.25Cameron, James 13.5Cameron, Jessica 6.25Carroll, Jack 14.5Chadwick, Airlie 31.5Chadwick, Byron 80.25Chadwick, Chantel 2Chadwick, Paul 22.5Champion, Scott 40.75Christensen, Paul 30Christoforou, John 37Clark, Wayne 33.5Clarke, Garry 67.75Clarke, Zoe 9Cobb, Janet 27Cobb, Sally 3.5Collins, Andrew 29.5Cook, Don 44.75Cook, Greg 27.75Cook, Sam 28.25

Cooper, Alexander 79.25Cracknell, Lily 23.25Craik, Kate 34.75Craik, Peter 23.5Cunningham, Fletcher 7.75Cunningham, Lindsay 50Curran, Rhaedan 4.25Davis, Robert 27.5Donsworth, Liam 15.5Douglas, Karen 32.75Drinkwater, Vanessa 5.25Drobot, Nikki 19.25Drobot, Vadym 46.5Duerden, Andrew 50.75Duerden, Jemma 39.5Duerden, Rochelle 57.75Eberle, Danyella 9.5Felton, Mark 52.25Fitzsimmons, Julie 37Fitzsimmons, Riley 14Flaherty, Finn 27.75Flaherty, Greg 15.5Fortey, Harry 21.25Francis, Benjamin 18.75Frazer, Matthew 15Frendo, John 21.75Gasparotto, Alessandra 4.25Gasparotto, Elyssia 12.25Gatt, Jessica 35.5Giles, Brett 28.5Giles, Eliza 17.75Giles, Louis 21Gillings, Jane 26Goldsworthy, Thomas 16.25Graham, John 4.25Graham, Prue 38Green, Richard 24.75Hall, Christopher 28.75Hardy, William 32.5Harvey, Bradley 10Harvey, Kylie 8Harvey, Mya 29.75Harvey, Willa 38.5Hawkins, Shona 13.5Hayes, Bailey 26.5Hayes, Chris 39.5Hayes, Kellie 26.75Hayes, Olivia 18Hayes, Sanden 22.25Hill, Isabella 24.75Hill, Patrick 7.5Hirst, Mitchell 6Hocking, Doug 16.75Hore, Gary 31.75Howells, Amanda 34.5Hunter, Craig 23Hunter, Garth 21.75Hutchinson, Paul 39.75Hutchinson, Sam 25.25Iles, Murray 23Ireland, David 19.25Jackson, Gregory 28.75Jeffries, Beau 28.25Jeffries, Charlie 46.25

Jeffries, Daniel 50Jeffries, Samantha 34Johnson, Roger 43.75Jones, Gordon 15.5Jones, Kevin 14.25Jung, Steven 36Kasun, Levi 28.75Kauter, Jack 32.75Kemp, Janet 39Kemp, Wayne 40Kendal, Michael 7.5Kendal, Paul 41.75Kernahan, John 27.25Kirkman, Fiona 47.5Kondrat, Connor 32.5Lauder, Jason 63Laurence, Alice 14.5Livingstone, Barbara 3.5Livingstone, Emma 35Lollback, Adam 36.5Lollback, Jackie 15.25Ludlam, Wayne 26.25MacDonald, Finlay 41.25MacDonald, John 58.25MacDonald, Nicole 28.25Malone, Ellie 12.5Malone, Vincent 40.5Manning, Rosemary 12Matuschka, Kaitlyn 11.75Matuschka, Meggan 34.25McAlpine, Austin 80McAlpine, David 8.25McAtamney, Jim 34.25McCabe, Jaz 13McCloghry, Bradley 19.5McCloghry, Craig 26.25McCloghry, Steven 11McComb, Jordan 7.75McGuire, Iain 20McLoughlin, Imogen 19McQueen, Eden 43.75McQueen, Kristy 34Meade, Paul 47Merrick, Peter 20Mitchell, Angus 6Mitchell, Benjamin 8.5Mitchell, Brad 30Mitchell, Finn 14Mitchell, Jack 20Mitchell, Matthew 26.25Mitchell, Mitchell 4Mitchell, Peter 27.25Moffitt, Alan 89.25Moore, Janet 33.75Moore, Jordan 19Morris, Deborah 19.5Morrison, Amanda 20Morrow, Tom 4Mould, Bianca 4.25Munton, Brian 39.75Murray, Joseph 44.5Murray, Michelle 41.5Newman, Mat 51.25Norman, Wendy 43.5

O’Connor, Elizabeth 30.75O’Connor, Felicity 31.25O’Grady, David 75.25Park, Tyler 4Parker, Andrew 36.25Parker, Lesley 34.25Parker, Matthew 20.5Partridge, Lee-Anne 4Patterson, Cassandra 27.75Penn, Mackenzie 40.5Penn, Matt 54Priest, Pauline 44Priestley, Stan 41.75Prior, Jodie 2Raley, George 27Raley, Tabitha 23.75Reeves, James 39.25Rendall, Heidi 7.75Rendall, Nicholas 14.75Restom, Ned 4.25Richardson, Ellie 32Roy, Monique 12.5Ruzek, George 36.75Ryan, Dan 12.5Santangelo, Kimberly 33.25Settree, Graham 42.75Sharpe, Michael 28.75Sharpe, William 4.5Short, Bailey 22Short, Peter 27.25Slape, Brendan 24.75Smith, Duncan 1Smith, Grant 17.5Smith, Jeffrey 35.75Spencer, George 44.5Spindler, Ben 18Standen, Jessica-Ellen 24.5Stylianou, Nick 28.25Sullivan, Timothy 32.25Tamblyn, Daniel 4Tame, Lachlan 18Tame, Trevor 40Tancred, Declan 12.75Tebb, Jacalyn 45.5Tebb, Nigel 41.75Termeer, Thomas 12.5Tesoriero, Len 31.75Tindale, Lauren 33.75Von-Kotze, Mark 33.5Walker, Matt 4Walker, Scout 11Warn, Karen 43.25Warn, Ketisha 31.25Warn, Michael 41.25Warn, Sharnee 39.25Whitfield, Liza 43.75Wilkie, Michael 8.25Williams, Matthieu 28.5Williams, Shaun 47.25Wilson, Andrew 15Wilson, Tony 19.75Winter, Penelope 20.5Wiseman, Ian 47.25Wiseman, Luke 13

MeMBer patroL HoUrS For 2015/2016 patroL SeaSon

Congratulations to all members that supported and helped for another successful nipper season. With over 250 registered nippers regularly attending Sunday nippers, it takes the effort of the whole surf club community to help our children to learn surf skills and/or compete with their peers.

Avoca’s priority has always been to educate our children to be competent and safe on the beach and using surf equipment.

Each year we welcome a new generation of nervous nippers and parents taking part in the swim and board. Each season parents are amazed at the difference of their child’s ability from the start of the season in the surf and their competency at the beach.

A continued culture of parental involvement, where nipper parents get onto the sand and into the water, whilst getting to know other families greatly advances your children’s ability and the club’s community spirit.

This season saw Sunday nippers more often held in testing surf conditions. The positive attitude of our coaches, age managers and parents and their participation led to our new and less experienced nippers gaining new confidence in the water. So it is always a big thank you to everyone who contributes into educating the nippers throughout the season.

Active encouragement and participation of all nippers to achieve on Sundays has flourished into a strong competitive club spirit at local and state carnivals. This season the junior club continued for a 10th year winning the Central Coast Branch Championships and finishing 6th overall at the New South Wales State titles. Congratulations to everyone who competed.

All nippers and parents are congratulated on their attitude towards competing and respecting their performance and the performance of their team mates and other competitors. The club prides itself on their attitude, fairness and grace when competing.

The success of the club competitively comes from the combined effort and time put in by our age managers, coaches, officials, water safety and beach and water coordinators. Thank you for all your encouragement and effort this season.

The junior committee wishes the under 14 nippers that are moving from rookie nippers to the senior club continued success as they further develop their life saving and competition skills. Thank you to long serving under 14 Age Managers Paul McLoughlin, Dave Hill and Craig Bissett who have mentored their age groups from the under 8’s through to their final years as nippers.

Farewell and thank you to our long serving under 14 families that no longer have nippers. Thank you to the Richardsons, Blakes and Butlers for their continuous involvement throughout their children’s nipper lives.

To our ongoing major sponsors Avoca Beach Dental, Chemist Outlet and the Avoca Beach Butchery, thank you for your continued support and assistance this season.

A huge thank you to our committee members for continuing our great nipper program.

Hoping to see everyone at the start of the 2016/2017 season.

Cheers Boys and Girls, Matt Walker, Director of Youth Activities – Avoca Beach SLSC

Executive Committee 2015/2016

President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Matt Walker

Vice President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Parker

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Jodie Brand

Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lesley Parker

Registrar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caz Ayres

Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Karen Warn

Competition Secretary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andy Paterson

Gear Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John MacDonald

2015/2016 Age Managers at the Presentation Night

The Barta Family receiving the Bec Wiseman Volunteer of the Year Award

2016 State Medallists showing off their Green Jackets

2015/2016 Board Coaches at the Presentation Night

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The U12 Girls with their Age Manager Stan Priestley at the Presention Night

2016 Long Service recipients

The U12 Boys with Age Manager Garth Hunter at the Presentation Night

Jordan Butler - Nipper of the Year Zoe Clarke - Nipperette of the Year

Emily Benson - Club Person of the Year

Committee Members

Uniforms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Emma Benson

Pointscore. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil & Caz Ayres

Coaches

Board Coaches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Damien Benson, Lesley Parker, Andrew Parker, Kristy McQueen, Garth Hunter, Craig Hunter, Matt Jones, Nikki Drobot, Fi Curry, Paul Ferrier, Riley Bisset, Taylor Nicol, Zac Patterson, Holly Ayres, Craig Bissett.

Swim. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Lesley Parker

Ironperson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Beau Jeffries, Jess Davies

Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Loren Ireland

Age Manager

U6 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Pete Craik

U6 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rachel Rutter

U7 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Matt Kelly

U7 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trent Carn, Jess Gatt

U8 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . James Reeves

U8 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .George Ruzek, Jaci Tebb

U9 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Josh Kasun

U9 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jackie Arnold

U10 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vince McLelland

U10 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Kristy McQueen

U11 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ian Bridgefoot

U11 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Andrew Parker

U12 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Garth Hunter

U12 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Stan Priestley

U13 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John MacDonald

U13 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John MacDonald

U14 Boys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Craig Bisset

U14 Girls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul McLoughlin

Age ChampionsU8 Boys1st Jaxson Tutt 2nd Will McClelland 3rd Tom CarnU9 Boys1st Jerome Drobot 2nd Nathaniel Thomas 3rd Archie MesritzU10 Boys1st Taj Bateman 2nd Byron Benson 3rd Liam SchwensenU11 Boys1st Ikey Allen 2nd Toby Armstrong 3rd Kai HodsonU12 Boys1st Cooper Hunter 2nd Taj Bissett 3rd Laurence ClarkeU13 Boys1st Yaden Bateman 2nd Fin MacDonald 3rd Henry ParkerU14 Boys1st Matthieu Williams 2nd Fletcher Armstrong 3rd Jordan Butler

U8 Girls1st Kiah Tebb 2nd Felicity Ruzek 3rd Zoe Eldridge U9 Girls1st Millie Parker 2nd Natasha Ireland 3rd Abigail Craik U10 Girls1st Esther Hunter 1st Sophie Prior 3rd Ebony NashU11 Girls1st Natalia Drobot 2nd Mia Cracknell 3rd Summer TancredU12 Girls1st Annaliese Mitchell 1st Ruby Heron-Little 1st Lexi Boerner U13 Girls1st Piper-Lily Walker 2nd Darci Berry 3rd Mia KasunU14 Girls1st Zoe Clarke 2nd Willa Harvey 3rd Imogen McLoughlin

Age Managers AwardsU6 Boys Ashton Tutt U6 Girls Alberta EakinU7 Boys James Boerner U7 Girls Grace RobertsU8 Boys Thomas Craik U8 Girls Olivia FalconiU9 Boys Deacon Severn U9 Girls Charlotte CameronU10 Boys Jackson Barnes U10 Girls Sameiko MartinU11 Boys Lachlan Thomas U11 Girls Sky PortelliU12 Boys Gabe Scott U12 Girls Grace JeffriesU13 Boys Fin MacDonald U13 Girls Darci BerryU14 Boys Fletcher Armstrong U14 Girls Emily Benson

A group of Nippers after their last board training of the season before State

Jaxon Smith and Emma Priestley – Clyde Hillsdon Memorial Trophy for Most

Improved Swimmers

Toby Armstrong and Mia Cracknell winners of the

Jnr Nipper Competitors of the Year with Daniel Shade

The U11 girls with their Age Manager Andrew Parker at the Presentaion Night

Liam Schwensen and Sinaed Williams receiving Awards for being the Most Improved Board Paddlers

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JUnior actiVitieS 2015/2016 cont.The Jelfs Family Trophy

Beach Competitor of the Year – Natalia Drobot

Clyde Hillsdon Memorial Trophy

Most Improved Male Swimmer – Jaxson Smith

Most Improved Female Swimmer – Emma Priestley

Howard Jones Memorial Trophy

Male Senior Competitor of the Year – Dan McLoughlin

Michelle Dorrell Memorial Trophy

Female Senior Competitor of the Year – Piper-Lily Walker

Daniel Shade Perpetual Trophy

Male Junior Competitor of the Year – Toby Armstrong

Sharon Brierty Perpetual Trophy

Female Junior Competitor of the Year – Mia Cracknell

Mark Sainsbury Avoca Board Riders Trophy

Nipper Surfer of the Year – Fletcher Armstrong

Long Service awardsRiley Bissett, Jordan Butler, James Cameron, Jessica Cameron, Willa Harvey, Imogen McLoughlin, Ellie Richardson.

Long Service - age Managers Craig Bissett, Paul McLoughlin.

2015/2016 SLS cc championships terrigal Beach, 15 February 2016 2015/2016 Branch Pointscore 1st Avoca Beach 5882nd Terrigal 5053rd Umina 3584th Wamberal 2615th Shelly Beach 2526th North Avoca 124

2016 State OfficialsChris Gathercole, Penny Crooker, Slim Peebles, Jason Barnes, Bron Cracknell, Marty Boerner, Kimberly Bridgefoot, Kelli Mezritz.

2016 State Water SafetyAngus Mitchell, James Allen, Steve Hodson, Nikki Drobot, Rosemary Manning, Nicole MacDonald.

2016 State IRBGarry Clarke, Brad Harvey, Phil Ayres, Sean Williams.

perpetual trophies Bec Wiseman Memorial Trophy

Volunteer of the Year – Barta Family

Leanne McAuliffe Perpetual Award

Nipper of the Year – Jordan Butler

Melanie Thompson Perpetual Award

Nipperette of the Year – Zoe Clarke

McClelland Family Trophy

Club Person of the Year – Emily Benson

Jean Jones Perpetual Award

Male Encouragement Award – Declan Richardson

Bill & Graham Butchery Trophy

Female Encouragement Award – Daisy Currie

Chris Parker Perpetual Award

Most Improved Male Board Paddler – Liam Schwensen

Clarke Family Perpetual Award

Most Improved Female Board Paddler – Sinaed Williams

Mark Walters Perpetual Award

Most Improved Male Beach Competitor – Deacon Severn

Annie Stalley Perpetual Award

Most Improved Female Beach Competitor – Lexi Boerner

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Sophie Prior, Esther Hunter & Pearl McQueen - Bronze in the 10 girls Board Relay

Piper-Lily Walker Female Senior Nipper Competitor of the Year

Fletcher Armstrong Mark Sainsbury Nipper

Surfer of the Year Award

Annie Stalley AwardLexi Boerner

The start of the U11 girls swim teams at State

Board Race 3rd Sophie Prior

Under 10 Boys Board Race 1st Taj Bateman 2nd Byron BensonBoard Relay 3rd Jackson Barnes, Byron Benson,

Liam SchwensenSurf Race 1st Byron BensonSurf Teams 1st Jackson Barnes, Taj Bateman,

Byron Benson, Liam Schwensen

Under 11 Girls Iron Woman 1st Mia Cracknell 2nd Natalia Drobot Board Race 1st Natalia Drobot 2nd Mia Cracknell 3rd Sinaed Williams Board Relay 1st Tilly Crocker, Natalia Drobot,

Jasmine Smith Board Relay 2nd Mia Cracknell, Summer Tancred,

Sinaed Williams Board Rescue 1st Mia Cracknell, Summer Tancred 2nd Natalia Drobot, Sinaed Williams 3rd Tilly Crocker, Jasmine Smith Surf Race 1st Mia Cracknell Surf Team 3rd Mia Cracknell, Tilly Crocker,

Summer Tancred, Chelsea Prior

Under 11 Boys Beach Flags 2nd Nicholas Boerner Beach Relay 2nd Ikey Allen, Nicholas Boerner, Tyke

Harvey, Declan Richardson 3rd Jaggar Allen, Toby Armstrong,

Jaxon Smith, Lachlan Thomas Iron Man 1st Toby Armstrong 3rd Tyke HarveyBoard Race 1st Toby ArmstrongBoard Relay 1st Jaggar Allen, Kai Hodson, Jaxon

Smith

All Age Board Relay 3rd Toby Armstrong, Fletcher

Armstrong, Byron Benson, Darci Berry, Jerome Drobot, Daniel McLoughlin

Under 8 Girls Beach Relay 2nd Abigail Hall, Cleo Hodson, Felicity

Reizek, Kiah Tebb Wade 3rd Kiah Tebb Wade Relay 2nd Charley Collins, Zoe Eldridge, Pia

Gatt, Kiah Tebb

Under 8 Boys Beach Flags 1st Jaxon TuttBeach Sprint 2nd Will McClelland

Under 9 Girls Beach Relay 1st Airley Arnold, Lizzie Broberg,

Abigail Craik, Natasha IrelandBoard Relay 2nd Airley Arnold, Abigail Craik, Millie

Parker Beach Flags 3rd Airley Arnold Beach Sprint 1st Natasha IrelandBoard Race 2nd Airley ArnoldSurf Race 3rd Airley ArnoldSurf Teams 1st Airley Arnold, Lizzie Broberg,

Abigail Craik, Millie Parker

Under 9 Boys Beach Relay 3rd Jerome Drobot, Kye Lester, Deacon

Severn, Nathaniel ThomasSurf Teams 3rd Jerome Drobot, Ryder Kasun,

Nathaniel Thomas, Jett WoltersBeach Flags 2nd Kye Lester

Under 10 Girls Beach Relay 3rd Esther Hunter, Sameiko Martin,

Ebony Nash, Sophie Prior Board Relay 1st Esther Hunter, Pearl McQueen,

Sophie PriorBoard Race 1st Pearl McQueen

Nipper Camp board group

The U7 Boys at Sunday Nippers with Age Manager Matt Kelly

The U6 Boys at Sunday Nippers with their Age Manager Pete Craik

The U7 Girls with their Age Manager Trent Carn at Sunday Nippers

The U6 girls with their Age Manager Rachel Rutter at Sunday Nippers

Under 13 Girls Iron Woman 1st Piper-Lily WalkerBoard Race 1st Piper-Lily Walker 3rd Darci BerryBoard Relay 1st Darci Berry, Abbey Cracknell,

Piper-Lily WalkerBoard Rescue 1st Darci Berry, Piper-Lily WalkerSurf Race 1st Piper-Lily WalkerSurf Teams 2nd Holly Ayres, Darci Berry, Mia

Kasun, Piper-Lily Walker

Under 13 Boys Surf Teams 3rd Yaden Batemen, Thomas Hooton,

Finlay MacDonald, Henry Parker

Under 13 Mixed Cameron Relay 1st Darci Berry, Thomas Hooton,

Mia Kasun, Piper-Lily Walker

Under 14 Girls Iron Woman 1st Zoe Clarke 2nd Imogen McLoughlinBoard Race 1st Zoe Clarke 2nd Willa HarveyBoard Relay 1st Emily Benson, Zoe Clarke, Willa

HarveyBoard Rescue 1st Imogen McLoughlin, Ellie

Richardson 2nd Jessica Cameron, Zoe ClarkeSurf Race 1st Zoe Clarke 2nd Ellie Richardson Surf Teams 1st Zoe Clarke, Willa Harvey, Imogen

McLoughlin, Ellie Richardson

Under 14 Boys Board Race 2nd Fletcher Armstrong 3rd Jordan Butler Board Relay 1st Fletcher Armstrong, Jordan Butler,

Matthieu Williams,Board Rescue 3rd Fletcher Armstrong, Jordan Butler

Under 11 Boys cont.Board Relay 2nd Ikey Allen, Toby Armstrong, Tyke

HarveyBoard Rescue 1st Toby Armstrong, Tyke Harvey 3rd Nicholas Boerner, Jaxon SmithSurf Teams 1st Ikey Allen, Toby Armstrong, Tyke

Harvey, Jaxon SmithUnder 11 MixedCameron Relay 1st Ikey Allen, Toby Armstrong,

Nicholas Boerner, Tyke Harvey 2nd Mia Cracknell, Natalia Drobot,

Declan Richardson, Summer Tancred

Under 12 Girls Beach Relay 2nd Bronte Ayres, Lexi Boerner, Ruby

Heron-Little, Anneliese Mitchell Beach Sprint 1st Anneliese MitchellIron Woman 2nd Chloe McLoughlinBoard Race 3rd Bronte AyresBoard Relay 2nd Bronte Ayres, Grace Jeffries, Chloe

McLoughlin 3rd Lexi Boerner, Ruby Herron-Little,

Anneliese Mitchell Board Rescue 2nd Ruby Herron-Little, Chloe

McLoughlin Surf Race 2nd Chloe McLoughlinSurf Teams 1st Bronte Ayres, Grace Jeffries, Chloe

McLoughlin, Emma PriestleyUnder 12 Boys Surf Race 2nd Daniel McLoughlin Surf Teams 2nd Cooper Bridgefoot, Cooper Hunter,

Dane Kondrat, Daniel McLoughlinUnder 12 Mixed Cameron Relay 3rd Ruby Herron-Little, Cooper Hunter,

Daniel McLoughlin, Anneliese Mitchell

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The U8 Girls at Sunday Nippers with their Age Managers

George Ruzek and Jaci Tebb

Board training group at Nipper Campbeing coached by Sharon Brierty

Some of the 1U1 girls enjoying the competition at State

A group of our Sunday Water Safety

Under 14 years Willa Harvey 2nd Board RelayZoe Clarke 2nd Board RelayEmily Benson 2nd Board RelayFletcher Armstrong 2nd Board RelayJordan Butler 2nd Board RelayMatthieu Williams 2nd Board Relay

Surf Team 3rd Fletcher Armstrong, Jordan Butler, James Cameron, Matthieu Williams

Under 14 Mixed Cameron Relay 3rd Fletcher Armstrong, Jordan Butler,

Zoe Clarke, Willa Harvey

2015/2016 nSW all age championships ocean Beach & Umina Beach, 4–6 March 2016 2015/2016 State Pointscore1st Manly 3482nd Wanda 1933rd Cooks Hill 1644th Elouera 1625th Swansea Belmont 1136th Avoca Beach 100

Under 10 yearsPearl McQueen 3rd Board Relay, 3rd BoardEsther Hunter 3rd Board RelaySophie Prior 3rd Board Relay

Under 11 years Natalia Drobot 1st Flags, 2nd Board Rescue, 2nd

BoardSinaed Williams 1st Board Relay, 2nd Board RescueMia Cracknell 1st Board Relay, 1st Board, 2nd

Ironwoman, 3rd Board RescueSummer Tancred 1st Board Relay, 3rd Board RescueTyke Harvey 2nd Board RelayKai Hodson 2nd Board RelayToby Armstrong 2nd Board Relay, 3rd Board

Under 13 years Piper-Lily Walker 1st Surf Race, 1st Board Rescue,

3rd Board RelayAbbey Cracknell 3rd Board RelayDarci Berry 1st Board Rescue, 3rd Board Relay

The U13 Boys and Girls with Age Manager John MacDonald

LACHLAN TAME

2016 Australian Olympic Sprint Kayak Team

AVOCA BEACH BOYS HEAD TO RIO

LACHLAN TAME• JoinedAvocaSLSCasafiveyearoldand

competed through Nippers for fun without winning a medal.

• Startedpaddlingskisat16andwonhisfirstAustraliangold medal in the U19 double ski and ski relay.

• Won four consecutive single ski titles, 2011-2014. • Won double ski, ski relay and two lifesaver relay titles

made entirely of Avoca grown talents.• In 2012 he made a bet with a friend that he could make

the Olympics.• Current back to back World surf ski gold medallist.• Recently inducted in the Surf Lifesaving Hall of Fame.• Two time member of the Australian Surf Life Saving Team.

Three time member of the Australian Men’s Kayak Team.• Current Australian champion in K2-1000 and K2-200.• Lachlan won silver in the K2 1000m at the 2014 World

Championships in Moscow.• Won gold in the K2 500 and silver in the K2 1000 at the

2015 ICF World Championships in Milan.• In the lead up to the Olympics Lachlan has competed in three

World Cups gaining two silver medals in the K2 1000; and gold in the K1 500.

• Member of the 2016 Australian Olympic Sprint Kayak Team competing in the K2-1000 event with Ken Wallace at Rio.

RILEY FITzSIMMONS• Been a member of Avoca SLSC since 2000

when he was 5 years old and competed through Nippers winning numerous medals, gold, silver and bronze at State level.

• During Riley’s senior years with the Club again he has medalled at State from U17 through to Opens including winning the U17 and U19 ski.

• Riley was a member of the NSW Interstate Team in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

• At the Australian titles Riley has won U17 Board, U17 Ski, U19 Ski as well as winning team events and has many silver and bronze medals.

• Debuted on the Australian Senior Canoe Team in 2015.• He started kayaking 4 years ago and in U18 he achieved

bronze in the K4 World Championships in Hungary.• Riley won two gold and a silver medal at the 2015

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships and took home gold in the K2 1000m race at the Kayak Sprint World Championships in Portugal in the same year.

• They defeated the 2015 World Championship silver medallists in the GP1 K2 1000 in Adelaide which alerted the national selectors to Riley’s ability.

• In the lead up to the Olympics Riley has been competing in three World Cups obtaining a gold and two silver in the K4.

• Member of the 2016 Olympic Sprint Kayak Team competing in the K4-1000 in seat 2 with Ken Wallace, Jacob Clear and Jordan Wood.

RILEY FITZSIMMONS 2016 Australian Olympic Sprint Kayak Team

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