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25.01.2022 REMINDER: Crowdy Head Surf Club monthly meeting today, Sunday 17/01/21 commencing 1pm. All welcome. Please be aware of and comply with all NSW Covid requirements.

24.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . Always supervise young children in and around water.

24.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . Know the flags.

24.01.2022 Not a lot of sand area on the beach at the moment due to high tide being 8.20am. We are expecting a high UV index today so don’t forget to wear sunscreen. There is a nice NE breeze at Crowdy, so hopefully it won’t be as hot as other areas. Nippers parents - please bring your own pen to sign in. Thanks!

23.01.2022 Tonight we are running the Joker Jackpot raffle at the #harringtonhotel. Come down and enjoy a meal, a drink and buy some tickets to support your local sporting clubs.

23.01.2022 Flashback Friday (rear of clubhouse) - photo courtesy of Hilton Luckey

23.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . HOW TO SPOT A RIP Rips are the number one hazard on Australian beaches. The best way to avoid a rip is to swim at a patrolled beach between the red and yellow flags. How to spot a rip current?... Rips are complex, can quickly change shape and location, and at times, are difficult to see. The things to look for are: Deeper, dark-coloured water. Fewer breaking waves. A rippled surface surrounded by smooth waters. Anything floating out to sea or foamy, discoloured, sandy, water flowing out beyond the waves. Rips don’t always show all of these signs at once.

23.01.2022 Do you have a loyalty card with Ritchies IGA? Did you know you can nominate our club as your favourite charity, and each time you scan your card when making a purchase, it benefits our club (at the end of each month, Ritchies will then pay us .5% of the total accrued directly into our nominated bank account!) For more details, or to link your card to our club, simply go to:... https://m.ritchies.com.au/loyalty

23.01.2022 Win yourself and your club $$$$ this season!

22.01.2022 We are anticipating we may be short of water safety personal and age managers for tomorrows nippers. If you are qualified, available and willing to help, please let us know by commenting below, or simply arrive and sign on at our Nippers Desk by 9.15am tomorrow morning. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

22.01.2022 Should you be isolating this New Years Eve, remember it is important to look after your mental health during isolation. Think about how you have coped with difficult situations in the past and reassure yourself that you will cope with this situation too. Remember that isolation won’t last for long. Exercise regularly at home. Options could include exercise DVDs, dancing, floor exercises, yoga, walking around the backyard or using home exercise equipment if you have it. ...Exercise is a proven treatment for stress and depression. For more information and support while in isolation: - Lifeline Australia 13 11 14 - Kids Helpline 1800 551 800 - NSW Mental Health Line 1800 011 511 Thank you to those who are isolating for 14 days and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19. For more information about being a close contact, visit: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//Pa/advice-for-contacts.aspx

22.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . DOWNLOAD THE BEACHSAFE APP Taking a road trip up the coast? On holiday? Or just looking for the right beach for you? Find your nearest beaches in seconds. Access the latest information about every Australian beach on the go. Offering unrivalled coverage of the Australian coastline, the Beachsafe app provides detailed information from patrol status, facilities and hazards to weather, swell and tide.... SLSA recommends swimming at patrolled beaches, between the red and yellow flags.

22.01.2022 We are busy getting ready for our first day of Nippers - see you soon!

22.01.2022 Conditions couldn’t have been better for teaching water activities to our nippers today. Thank you to everyone involved for your enthusiasm and commitment in providing such an amazing day for all.

21.01.2022 To all our members and friends, Merry Christmas, and stay safe this holiday season.

20.01.2022 Looking for something to do this Sunday? Don’t forget our Sunday Sippers Bar is open every Sunday of the season from 1pm. All welcome - please comply with all COVID19 regulations during your visit.

20.01.2022 We are busy preparing for our games day! While it will be challenging with the high tide, we will do our best to plan for a great day.

19.01.2022 From our family to yours, wherever you may be, happy new year!

19.01.2022 Tuesday’s Tip . . . KEEP A TOWEL LENGTH BETWEEN YOU Your safety is our top priority when visiting our beach. Please remember to always keep 1.5 metres or about a towel length space apart from others and do not gather in groups of more than 20.

19.01.2022 Tuesday Tip . . . ASK A LIFEGUARD FOR SAFETY ADVICE Lifeguards are highly trained and very knowledgeable about beach safety and conditions. When you arrive at the beach look for and identify the lifeguards. Feel free to ask them about the day’s conditions, as well any additional beach safety advice they might have for that specific beach because every beach is different.

17.01.2022 Nearly high tide! Nipper parents and carers - please remember to bring your own pen to sign in. Thanks!

17.01.2022 This week we are running the Friday night Joker Jackpot raffle at the #harringtonhotel. Come down and enjoy a meal, a drink and buy some tickets to support your local sporting clubs.

17.01.2022 A big thank you to Chris and the team at Harrington Mechanical Services. Chris has kindly donated a brand new fuel cell for our IRB and has been providing workshop support to the club since he opened his business.

17.01.2022 We have been asked to share the below information to our followers. For further information, please contact organisers via the link. https://m.facebook.com//a.607372639822735/758872068006124/

17.01.2022 Tuesday’s Tip . . . SWIM WITH A FRIEND Not only is swimming with a friend (or family member) a fun way to enjoy the beach, it is also very sensible. While you are swimming together you can keep an eye out for each other, and if further assistance is required, one person could call or go for help. If everyone swimming together knows their own limits it is a good idea to share this with those around you so you can all stay within everyone’s comfortable limits.

16.01.2022 What do you do when there’s a king tide and no sand for beach activities? Swim or paddle a board, of course! Water conditions just don’t get any better than this - our Nippers enjoyed a great day in the water, honing their skills. Thank you again to our volunteers and nippers for an amazing day.

16.01.2022 Thank you again to our volunteers - our main focus at Crowdy nippers is learning through fun. Despite being initially short of helpers, we again pulled together for our nippers, who all had a great day. We have such an amazing team - thank you!

16.01.2022 Please find below our step by step guide for registering and completing the Age Managers course. https://members.sls.com.au Log in using your username and password... Select the eLearning drop down menu Select the RED Log In to eLearning tab Select training library Select view courses SLS - Age Managers Thank you

15.01.2022 https://www.prime7.com.au/news/31404-recruitment-drive

15.01.2022 Great conditions for nippers today - please remember to bring your own pen.

15.01.2022 Unfortunately our SUNDAY SIPPERS BAR will be closed today, Sunday 20th December due to unforeseen circumstances relating to staffing. We apologise for any inconvenience.

14.01.2022 We've teamed up with DHL to give you the chance to WIN! Simply spot the potential dangers at the beach, enter your details and you could win $5,000 for your nominated Surf Life Saving Club and $5,000 to keep for yourself! Play here: https://www.dhlsummer.com/staysafeinseconds/

14.01.2022 Individually we are one drop, but together we are an ocean. Ryunosuke Satoro. Thank you to all of our members who pulled together beautifully when we were a little short of helpers this morning. The result was another great day for our nippers and families. Thank you to todays patrolling members, and our amazing team of Age Managers and Co-ordinators. Well done!

14.01.2022 Post 4 of 4 - tug-o-war under 9’s, 10’s, 11’s, 12’s and 13’s.

14.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . IF YOU NEED HELP, STAY CALM AND ATTRACT ATTENTION Even the most careful people can find themselves out of their limits in the water. If you are not feeling comfortable in the water and you require a lifeguard’s assistance to get back to shore, stay calm, raise your arm in the air and wave it from side to side. This will attract the attention of a lifeguard who will be able to come to your assistance. You should conserve your energy by floating on your back and staying calm. This will ensure you have the energy to remain afloat until further aid arrives.

13.01.2022 Gorgeous conditions today at Crowdy!

13.01.2022 We are holding out nipper Pool Proficiency today at the YMCA in Taree. Please abide by the turn up, participate and leave guidelines, only arriving for your nippers allocated time, and coming fully prepared (wearing sunscreen, swimmers, etc) to avoid crowding. We again ask participants to please not attend if feeling unwell, have a fever or respiratory symptoms. Please see our Facebook event for full Covid guidelines and details relating to the event. Thank you.

13.01.2022 Flashback Friday

13.01.2022 A set of keys have been handed in to the Surf Club - if they belong to you, please see the staff at Sunsets Cafe (the kiosk at the surf club). Thank you.

12.01.2022 Nippers is on today - please bring a pen to sign in. As next week is our Christmas games day, we will be finalising education today. Anyone who hasn’t completed their education and is unable to attend today will finalise their education next week. See you soon!

11.01.2022 If last weekend was any guide, we're headed for a warm and busy summer. These are the days when people flock to our beaches. Oftentimes, conditions can be unple...asant and even hazardous with dumping waves, strong rips and even flotillas of bluebottles doing their worst. Then there are the restrictions that come with COVID. If the crowds get too big, beaches will be closed to further arrivals. Now, Surf Life Saving Australia has developed an App through which you can search any beach in Australia before you leave home. There you'll find current information on conditions, patrol services, hazards, weather, swell and tides. The site's updated regularly and also includes advice on when beaches are full. Just head to: https://beachsafe.org.au/apps

10.01.2022 Does it get any better than this?

10.01.2022 We all must take responsibility to minimise the effects and potential spread of Covid-19. As part of our commitment to being COVID Safe, we ask all members and ...visitors to our club to please go to the following link - this online training takes about 5-7 minutes to complete and is relevant for people of all ages. Thank you. https://rise.articulate.com//-_EtG96YQWGKmaRHUpuVFH0XDNtPn See more

08.01.2022 If you are visiting our beautiful region, please follow the current Public Health advice, paying particular attention to: 1. Please do not attend our club and beach if you: Are feeling at all unwell or have a fever or respiratory symptoms. Have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 within the last 14 days... Have been overseas or been in contact with someone who has been overseas within the last 14 days Have been to or been in contact with anyone who has visited any of the locations listed on the NSW Health website within the last 14 days (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/default.aspx) 2. Social distance at all times, allowing for the required 1.5 metres between each person. 3. Wash hands regularly and apply hand sanitiser if available. 4. Take part in any mandatory record keeping procedure, for contact tracing purposes (Covid Register) at any local venue or business. As we hold Covid Safe status, we encourage the use of the Service NSW QR code system, which can be accessed via the Service NSW app. 5. Be prepared by taking your own pen to sign in and out of any venue or business, if using a manual sign in register. 6. Further protect yourself and your loved ones against infection by: Covering your coughs and sneezes, disposing of any used tissues immediately, washing hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser immediately When washing your hands, wash for at least 20 seconds, as recommended by the Department of Health If you are in a location where social distancing is difficult, the Department of Health recommends you wear a face mask (https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/face-masks) Avoid touching your face Keep your distance from people who are obviously sick Be aware of what surfaces you touch Download the COVIDSafe App Find your nearest Covid-19 Clinic (https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectio//Pages/clinics.aspx) or Respiratory Clinic (https://www.health.gov.au//coronavirus-covid-19-gp-respira) if in doubt. PLEASE REMEMBER ALL OF OUR PERSONNEL ARE VOLUNTEERS - if you are asked to comply with Covid requirements, we ask you please treat our team with respect and comply as instructed. These details are accurate at the time of publication and may vary depending on changes to COVID guidelines. We thank you for your understanding, co-operation and compliance.

07.01.2022 Tuesday Tip - courtesy of Surf Life Saving Australia and our sponsors DHL.

07.01.2022 Flashback Friday - local surfers parked opposite Stan’s hut at Crowdy Head, circa 1967/68. Photo courtesy Gary Harrison and John Carlyle.

07.01.2022 Despite having next to no beach, and less than average water conditions, we managed to make the best of the situation and still enjoyed our Nipper Fun Day! Thank you to all of our helpers today, especially Bruce for bringing the equipment for the extra games - we appreciate it. Our nippers were also excited and grateful to receive a special visit from Santa too! Post 1 of 4.

06.01.2022 Sunday morning sunshine!

06.01.2022 Thank you to all of our nipper families for your patience today. We are still fine tuning our procedures, but are learning as we go and are anticipating an even better week next week. Please keep an eye out for an email this week, with a further update. Thank you also to Pip for the extra photos!

06.01.2022 Don’t forget our Sunday Sippers Bar is open from 1pm today - visitors welcome. Please ensure you sign in with the Service NSW App using our QR code located at the top of the stairs, remembering to social distance at all times and follow all COVID guidelines. Please do not attend if you are feeling at all unwell, or have recently been to, or been in contact with anyone who has been to a COVID-19 hotspot, as listed on the NSW Health website. Thank you for your understanding and compliance.

06.01.2022 It’s another gorgeous day at Crowdy. Nipper parents - please remember to bring your own pen to sign in and out.

06.01.2022 We had another great day for nippers today. Don’t forget our Christmas fun day is next Sunday. Thanks again to all of our volunteers!

06.01.2022 Thank you to all of our families for your patience today at our first day of nippers - there was lots of boxes to tick, but we managed to get through it all with a smile Thanks to our volunteers today, and also to our new age managers - without all of your help, we wouldn’t be able to have our nipper days at all. Thank you!

05.01.2022 Tuesday’s Tip . . . READ THE SAFETY SIGNS Before you go on to the beach be sure to read the safety signs. This will ensure you are aware of any warnings or dangers on the beach. You can also find other helpful information to make your day at the beach more enjoyable. You might also find single signs placed on the beach to highlight specific warnings.

05.01.2022 The competition has been extended until the end of January - play for the opportunity to win $5,000 for you and $5,000 for your club!

05.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . HOW TO SURVIVE A RIP You can escape a rip by knowing your options: Stay calm. Conserve your energy. Raise an arm to seek help. Float with the current until it releases you. Swim parallel to the shore or towards breaking waves and use them to help you in.

04.01.2022 Post 3 of 4 - tug-o-war for our 6’s, 7’s and 8’s.

04.01.2022 We had a wonderful day at nippers today - thank you again to all of our Age Managers, water safety, patrolling members and volunteers. Thank you to our families for being so adaptable to the changes and improvements we have made to ensure nippers runs smoothly. Thank you also to the Harrington Lions Club who were out today finishing off works to our new ramp and hand rail. Well done!

04.01.2022 Looking for something to do today? Our Sunday Sippers Bar is open from 1pm. Please comply with all Covid guidelines if attending. Visitors welcome.

04.01.2022 Post 2 of 4 - games

03.01.2022 Tuesday’s Tip - always swim between the red and yellow flags. When you see red and yellow flags on a beach, it indicates that there is currently a lifesaving service operating on that beach. The lifeguards have chosen a section of the beach that is best for swimming and they will closely supervise this area. Lifeguards pay more attention to the area between the red and yellow flags than any other part of the beach.

03.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . Don’t swim under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Combining alcohol and aquatic activity is so dangerous because alcohol: Impairs Judgement Alcohol distorts your perception of risk, and your own abilities. ... Increases Risk Taking Behaviour Alcohol removes inhibitions, leaving you more likely to take greater risks, even life threatening ones.

02.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . USE THE THINK LINE Stop, Look, Think and Plan https://youtu.be/WOOK_jJl7Wg

02.01.2022 Looking for something to do tomorrow? Don’t forget our Sunday Sippers Bar is open every Sunday of the Season from 1pm. Everyone welcome. If attending, please remember to comply with all Covid-19 guidelines, including staying away if unwell, signing in using our QR code via the Service NSW App and remembering to social distance at all times.

02.01.2022 Don’t forget our nippers pool proficiency is being held next Sunday, 18th October. Times for each age group are listed in the event details below.

01.01.2022 TUESDAY TIP . . . KNOW THE FACTS ABOUT RIPS https://youtu.be/wPEu0Jup-BE