Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club in Woolgoolga, New South Wales | Emergency rescue service

Woolgoolga Surf Life Saving Club

Locality: Woolgoolga, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6654 1476

Address: 1 Ocean Street 2456 Woolgoolga, NSW, Australia

Website: http://woolgoolgaslsc.com

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25.01.2022 Minnie Water Wooli Carnival - tomorrow!! Woolgoolga let’s get ready to compete!! Please see below reminders for tomorrow’s carnival Once again due to COVID restrictions at the time of organising the carnival will be raced in block format. By block racing we mean that when an age group comes onto the beach they will complete all their events in one session and once completed they can go home. We are encouraging that competitors turn up, compete and then promptly leave.... We have taken onboard the teething problems encountered at Woolgoolga and hope that we sorted these out. We will have additional sign-on tables and again are encouraging everyone to download the Service NSW app. prior to arrival to assist. Sign-on should be available from 7am onwards. The following blocks will apply. - Under 8, Under 9, Under 10 and Under 11 will have a starting time of 8am - Under 12, Under 13 and Under 14 are asked to turn up and be ready to race at 11am. - Under 15 upwards to Opens will commence at 12.30pm. Please note we will not start earlier than nominated times. Officials will be required for the full day. We are still short of officials so would appreciate any assistance. Each age group will require 2 age managers or something equivalent so if we need to split the age group into male and female each will still have an age manager. This is however a maximum limit. We will also need volunteers to assist as COVID Marshalls. At Minnie there will be a COVID sign-on tent / table / area all competitors, spectators, parents, officials etc are required to sign in as soon as entering the area. Please be advised that we are limited to 1 parent / spectator per competitor. Please be advised this is a COVIDSafe event and all plans have been developed and lodged. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated. Good luck to all our competitors! ***A reminder there will be no normal Nippers at Woolgoolga***

24.01.2022 Attention Nippers - Could all nippers who plan on attending the carnival this Sunday please fill in the Google form tonight that was messaged out via SurfGuard . Thank you.

24.01.2022 Board Training Tuesday 15/12/2020 Due to the ongoing conditions and warnings, board training has been cancelled. Thank you for your understanding!

23.01.2022 #NIPPERS - Woolgoolga Juniors are extremely appreciative of the ongoing partnership with the new owners of Tango Juice Bar as a returning sponsor of our Greenhats this season! The support and investment into our future lifesavers is greatly appreciated #mysurflife #community #thankyou

23.01.2022 #RESULTS Woolgoolga Combined Branch Carnival 15/11/2020 Results for the carnival attached!! Well done to all our Woopi competitors on an excellent achievement finishing second in the juniors and third in the seniors!!! *apologies for the delay in posting as was awaiting some clarifications on final results. Please note some event result sheets were not submitted and hence not recorded (U10 Swim Team, U13 Sprint/Flags, U14 Flags) ... An album of pictures courtesy of Amy Hannaford will also be uploaded in the next few days. The high quality images are causing a delay in uploading

23.01.2022 #Repost @slsnsw THE ROLE OF SURF LIFESAVERS THIS SUMMER INCLUDES: - Identifying the safest part of the beach to place the red and yellow flags. - Patrolling the flagged area and monitoring the beach... - Conducting preventative actions and rescuing people in distress. - Providing first aid and assistance to people in trouble on the beach and in the water. - Working with other emergency services to assist with incident response. - Provide information to beachgoers about surf conditions and beach safety. - Proactive communication around social distancing requirements as outlined by the relevant Public Health Order (PHO). See more

23.01.2022 It’s no secret that we need more officials! If you are able to help it would be greatly appreciated #surfsportsofficial #volunteer #community

22.01.2022 Minnie Water Wooli Carnival 6/12/2020 For competitors intending to compete at this weekends carnival we again need to get an idea of numbers - please complete this form by Wednesday morning at the latest further details to follow Let’s go Woopi!!... *note there will be no normal Nippers inc Greenhats on Sunday at Woolgoolga due to the Branch Carnival*

22.01.2022 As we head into the summer school holidays, volunteers from Woolgoolga SLSC will now be patrolling weekends and public holidays from 9am-5pm until the end of January Remember to stay safe this summer and swim at patrolled beaches between the flags!

21.01.2022 Board Training Due to the forecasted conditions and warnings, board training will be cancelled for this Saturday. Thank you for your understanding!

21.01.2022 Faces of the opening ... #slsnsw #surflifesaving #woolgoolga See more

20.01.2022 NIPPERS REMINDER - please be aware the Woolgoolga Branch Carnival in the Junior Information book was pushed back a week after the book was printed. As such Nippers will be on as normal tomorrow at Woolgoolga (conditions pending). The Woolgoolga Branch Carnival is November 15th! (No normal Nippers will be held that day)... We apologise for any confusion this has caused!

20.01.2022 With this weekend marking the start of patrols for the season it is also the start of our new surf club experience! Could each patrol team meet at 8.30am at the new club for their first rostered patrol. Thanks Brian... Director of Lifesaving See more

19.01.2022 Best of luck to all our competitors today!

19.01.2022 Tomorrow is our last rego and pool swim day before the season commences!!! Get on down and get registered all ready to start please remember to pay into the club bank accounts prior to make the process smooth and easy!!

18.01.2022 Did you know?! Our Juniors have set up a TeamApp to assist in communicating quickly and efficiently Have you joined yet? Simply download TeamApp, register and search for Woopi Nippers and request access to your child’s ages group.

18.01.2022 #BOARDTRAINING Another cracker of a Saturday morning for a training session!! Great to see so many of our members turning up and giving it a go with any and all levels of skill attending thanks as always to club coach Ted McCartney! Fiona Fluechter

18.01.2022 NIPPERS REMINDER - please be aware the Jetty Carnival mentioned in the Junior Information book was abandoned for this season due to COVID restrictions but was decided after the book was printed (other changes have been made and will be advised accordingly). As such Nippers will be on as normal tomorrow at Woolgoolga (conditions pending). We apologise for any confusion this has caused!

17.01.2022 Board for Sale $500 for the board and cover Contact details for Garry Westwood available on request

16.01.2022 Woolgoolga Combined Carnival 15/11/2020 Please be advised this is a COVIDSafe event and all plans have been developed and lodged. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated. North Coast Branch has made the decision to adopt block racing for the upcoming carnival in order to adhere to COVID-19 requirements. Block racing means an age group comes onto the beach and completes all their events in one session. We are encouraging competitors to turn up, compete and then p...romptly leave once concluded. The following blocks have been allocated with competitors asked to turn up at Woolgoolga and be ready to race. - Under 8, Under 9, Under 10 and Under 11 will have a starting time of 8am - Under 12, Under 13 and Under 14 will have a starting time of 11am. - Under 15 upwards to Opens will commence at 12.30pm. - Please note we will not start earlier than the nominated times. We hope not to run behind. Events will be run to the conditions and there may be variation to what you are used to with a normal carnival. We appreciate all hands that are able to help! Officials and helpers will be required for the full day. Everyone is asked to please download the Service NSW App so that upon arrival at the carnival the QR code check in can be completed quickly as required under our COVID plan. A COVID sign-on area will be established with ALL competitors, spectators, parents, officials etc required to sign in as soon as entering the area. Please be advised that we are limited to 1 parent/spectator per competitor. Upon arrival you will be given an armband that must be worn at all times by everyone. If you do not have an armband on then you will be asked to leave. COVID monitoring will be occurring and we ask all spectators to remain in the designated area on the grass and adhere to social distancing requirements and requests from COVID Marshalls. Personal sun safety shelters etc are encouraged! The grassed area to the North of the Old Clubhouse is being utilised for the spectator area. The beach will be our ‘field of play’ and only competitors, officials, water safety, age managers and team managers issued with the correct wristband will be permitted access. We require assistance with: Work party (set up, distribute lunches, running results etc) Officials Water Safety COVID Marshall BBQ Volunteers We look forward to getting back out on the beach and for a great day of competition. Once again, we appreciate all assistance and compliance to requests in order to meet COVID requirements.

16.01.2022 #LIFESAVING // On Saturday our 129 NSW clubs raised the flags on a new season. Here's a look at two of our Raising of the Flags ceremonies at the new Woolgoolga... Surf Life Saving Club and at Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club. THE ROLE OF SURF LIFESAVERS THIS SUMMER INCLUDES: ~ Identifying the safest part of the beach to place the red and yellow flags. ~ Patrolling the flagged area and monitoring the beach ~ Conducting preventative actions and rescuing people in distress. ~ Providing first aid and assistance to people in trouble on the beach and in the water. ~ Working with other emergency services to assist with incident response. ~ Provide information to beachgoers about surf conditions and beach safety. ~ Proactive communication around social distancing requirements as outlined by the relevant Public Health Order (PHO).

15.01.2022 NIPPERS 13/12/2020 Unfortunately due to the prevailing conditions and forecasts the committee has decided that tomorrow will not be pleasant for our last day fun day ... As such the difficult decision has been made to cancel our last Nippers for this part of the year.... We wish all our families a safe and happy Christmas and New Year and look forward to recommencing in 2021

15.01.2022 #SurfSports Country Championships Update from SLSNSW The current COVID restrictions on Community Sport competitions is proving extremely challenging for sport organisations to effectively plan to host major events. On the basis of these restrictions, it is with great disappointment that we announce the difficult decision made by the SLSNSW Board to cancel the 2021 NSW Country Surf Life Saving Championships. In its deliberations, the Board considered many factors, including t...he requirements for families to plan travel and accommodation, the availability of officials and various safety personnel and other volunteers and the limits on numbers permitted at sporting events due to COVID. It was considered simply too difficult logistically to plan to operate the Championships within the prevailing restrictions this year. We wish to thank the Cudgen Headland SLSC for their significant contribution to the Country Championships over the past two years and the significant planning that has already been undertaken for the 2021 event. SLSNSW has a working group in place to assist with planning for the 2022 Country Championships and beyond.

14.01.2022 On the eve of the new season beginning at our new clubhouse we thought you would enjoy these throwbacks of our history! While your at it - why not check out the awesome special edition of Woopi News featuring the history of Woolgoolga SLSC We are super excited to begin operations tomorrow and start our next chapter of keeping our community safe as they enjoy Woopi Beach ... #newchapter #newbeginning #wearesurflifesaving #mysurflife

13.01.2022 2020/21 Patrol Roster and Teams The countdown is on to our first patrols this weekend!! Members are reminded to please try and get swaps for patrols when required. #mysurflife #Season20/21 #bringiton #nextchapter

11.01.2022 Have a child who has finished their winter sports and needs something to do over summer? Do you want your child/ren to be safe and confident in the surf? Did you miss our rego days?! Great news ... It’s not too late!! Woolgoolga Juniors are still taking registrations for those who want to come along and join our club for a great season while learning surf safety and skills to enjoy our coastline Registration Fees - some of the best value for money! ... Greenhats (5-7) - 1 parent + 1 greenhat $90 Nippers (7-14) - 1 parent + 1 nipper $130 Nippers (5-14) - 1 parent + 2 nippers $195 Nippers (5-14) - 1 parent + 3 nippers $260 Nippers (5-14) - 1 parent + 4 nippers $300 We are an Active Kids Provider! Woolgoolga SLSC have implemented a Covid-19 Safety Plan and is a registered COVIDSafe business. Any questions or for further information please get in contact with the club - we look forward to seeing you on the beach when our junior season starts on October 11th!!

10.01.2022 Board Training Dates until the Christmas Break with Club Coach Ted McCartney #coaching #surfsports #training #lifesaving #mysurflife

10.01.2022 Happy New Year!! To all our volunteers a big thank you for your continued time and effort Stay safe and we wish everyone all the best for the new year

10.01.2022 #NIPPERS - Woolgoolga Juniors are extremely excited to welcome Costa Berries onboard as a major sponsor of our club this season! The support and investment into our future lifesavers is greatly appreciated and we are proud to have formed this new partnership #mysurflife #community #thankyou

09.01.2022 #newchapter #wearesurflifesaving #mysurflife Brendan Ray @ Skyview Photography

09.01.2022 STATE ENTRY Surf Life Saving NSW is calling for nominations from competitors who are planning on competing at the 2021 State Championships. Due to COVID restrictions, the 2021 championships will operate differently to previous years. The Nipper (Age) championships will take place over 4 days and at 2 locations. U9-U11's will take place Thursday 25 Feb and Friday 26 Feb, and U12-U14's will take place Saturday 27 Feb and Sunday 28 Feb. All water events will take place at Swa...nsea Belmont and beach events at Redhead. The open championships will take place from Friday 5 Mar to Sunday 7 Mar. All water events will be at Swansea Belmont and beach events at Redhead. If you are planning on competing at the State championships can you please complete the attached google form (link below) or contact me directly by the 17th January. https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSfrUrfYTe5Kov8RD/viewform If you have any queries please call me. Thank you Luke Fluechter 0408612469

08.01.2022 Check out what the Woopi Whippets have been up to in the run towards Aussies 2021! https://www.nbnnews.com.au//woolgoolga-women-hit-the-wave/

08.01.2022 We are finally operational!! As today’s official opening had to be limited due to COVID restrictions - please check out some of the amazing coverage of today’s events involving special guests and life members. It is great to see Surf Lifesaving, and more specifically Woolgoolga SLSC, so prominent in today’s news ... Once again a huge thanks to Kevin Hogan MP, Gurmesh Singh - MP, George Shales (SLSNSW President) and Andrew Fraser for being involved in today’s opening. Special mentions to Frank Scahill, Jim Philippidis, Rod McKelvey, Ian Preston along with Les Pepper and the building committee for their work in getting us here Bring on the new era!! Media coverage via: - Surf Life Saving NSW - Kevin Hogan MP - Woopi News - NBN NEWS - Skyview Photography - Robert Watkins #mysurflife #newera #nextchapter

07.01.2022 Nipper Families We are looking for volunteers to add to our raffle roster at Moonee Beach Tavern if you are able to assist please get in contact! Remember to download and join our TeamApp for future announcements/notifications.

05.01.2022 These legends are kicking off the patrol season in style! #patrol1 #surflifesaving #patrol #slsnsw #mysurflife #swimbetweentheflags #woolgoolga #woopi #woolgoolgaslsc

04.01.2022 #BOARDTRAINING Club Coach Ted McCartney trains three sessions a week during the season to assist and develop our (and other clubs ) members board capabilities! What a great turn out this afternoon #mysurflife

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03.01.2022 #NIPPERS - It was fantastic to recognise our two major award winners from last season today! Congratulations to Emma Williams - Clubperson of the Year and Xavier Poole - Club Champion! Well done #mysurflife #goteam

02.01.2022 We're open! A huge thank you to all involved with getting this amazing building up and running. Special mention to Kevin Hogan (member of Page), Gurmesh Singh (member for Coffs Harbour), George Shales (President SLSNSW), and Andrew Fraser (former member of Coffs Harbour). #slsnsw #slsa #surflifesaving #nsw #nswnorthernbeaches #coffscoast #woolgoolgaslsc #woolgoolga #woopi #surfclub #clubhouse #mysurflife

02.01.2022 Time to vote for your preferred community group! We are excited to share that the Woolgoolga Junior Surf Lifesaving Club has made it to the top twenty shortlisted community groups for the bcu Bill Ussher community grants initiative! If you are a bcu member we need your help! Each bcu member who has been a member for a minimum of 6 months is allocated one vote to use on whichever group they would like to see win. The bcu Bill Ussher community grants initiative will see the top... 10 groups each receive $3,000 in financial assistance with the 10 runners up each receiving $2,000. Voting is now open, so follow this link www.bcu.com.au/group-voting/ and look for Woolgoolga Junior Surf Lifesaving Club and show your support by voting for us today! Remember, bcu members only have one vote. You may vote multiple times but bcu will only count your most recent vote. Although we are already winners, an extra $1,000 would really go a long way! We appreciate your on-going support and commitment to our local communities.

01.01.2022 Attention Patrol members Seeking expressions of interest for the following courses which will be run before the end of December. First Aid... Prerequisites - must be 14 or older and a financial patrolling member. Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Prerequisites - must be 15 or older, have a current bronze medallion or a current First Aid award, and be a financial patrolling member. Please contact Brian Sedivy [email protected] by 9/11/20 or reply to this post.