A N N U A LR E P O RT 2015WA N D AS U R F C L U BWA N D AS U R F C L U B

69th Annual Report & Financial Statements

C o n t e n t s

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2014 - 2015

Notice of AGM and Agenda 2

Office Bearers 3

Presidents Report 5

Wanda Presentation Night 8

Special Awards 9

Patrons Message 11

Director of Administration Report 12

Board of Directors Attendance 12

Facilities Directors Report 13

Building Committees Report 14

Club Captains Report 15

Director of Educations Report 16

Education Awards 16

Patrol Statistics 17

JAG Reports and Awards 18

Director of Surf Sports Report 40

Masters Report 40

Boat Captains Report 41

Beach Captains Report 42

Ski Captains Report 43

2km Beach Run Report 44

R & R Reports 46

2014 Sutherland to Surf 47

Spring Beach Classic 2014 47

March Past Report 48

Pool Rescue Report 48

Surf Life Saving Association 49

Births, Deaths and Marriages 49

Mateship Trek 50

Ladies Auxiliary Report 52

Vale 53

Championship & Carnival Results 55

Major Sponsors 68

Finance Directors Report 70

Financial Report 71

Financial Members 82

O f f i c e B e a r e rs6 9 t h A n n u a l G e n e r a l M e e t i n g

AGENDA

1. Welcome to Guests, Visitors and Members

2. Lifesavers Prayer

3. Apologies

4. To confirm and adopt the Minutes of the 68th Annual General Meeting held on Sunday 13th July 2014

5. Business Arising

6. Presentation of Life Membership badges, 50 year awards and 25 year awards

7. To receive, consider and adopt the 69th Annual Report and Financial Statements

8. To elect Office Bearers for the ensuing year

9. General Business urgent only

For and behalf of the Board of Directors

G McKirdyDirector of Administration

Notice is hereby given that the 69th Annual General Meeting of Wanda Surf Lifesaving Club Incorporated will be held at the Wanda SLSC clubhouse, Wanda Beach on Saturday 11th July, 2015 commencing at 3pm.

PatronErnest B. Stephens OAM

Senior Vice PatronsEleni Petinos MLAPeter Kerr AMScott Morrison MHRKevin SchreiberMark SpeakmanGary Bradshaw

Foundation MembersLes Bates Syd Bates John Blake Lindsay Campbell Ken DawesWilliams Dews Snr. Ralph Fitzpatrick Keith Freer Keith Garthon Harry Gibbons Clive Hollaway William Kelly Keith Lord Bruce Macklin Ken McDonnell John McNally Wal Deal uknErn Newberry Fred Osborne Alan Richards Fred RichardsEric Sebrire Eric Sheppard Joe Sheppard Eric Suann William Whitehurst

Life Members Ladies AuxiliaryAnn AinsworthNita Allum Sue BackhouseMary Brady Noelene Caesar Jean Gibbons Judy HunterBeryl IredaleSylvia McCarthy Lyn RobbinsWendy Sandstrom

Life MembersPercy Ainsworth Gregory Allum OAM Frank Bailey Steve Barrett Peter BradyMichael BrannockJeff Brown Tony BuckinghamJohn CadetOwen CoulterNoel CoxTerry Dowers Graham Dyson Trevor ElliottDavid Fairfax-JonesJack Folwell Alan Freeman Keith Freer Keith Garthon Harry Gibbons Michael Gibbs Max Hodson Rod Hurst Douglas Iredale John Iredale Norm Jamieson Keith Lord William MakerJohn MayKen McDonnell Gordon McKirdy Sean McKirdy Bob MoffattRoss Pratt Colin Ricketts John SalmonRon Sandstrom OAM Joe Sheppard Ron Smith Bill Stafford Ernest Stephens OAMEric Suann Albany VailJamie Walker

Life Members Junior Activities Group (Founded May 1988)Donna BrownJeff Brown John Douglas

Don HudsonMark HowdenRobyn LesterDean McMahonDavid MullingerKen SmithJames Traves

Foundation Members Wanda BluebottlesBrian Abbott L. BarnesJoe Brock John BrownDave Clelland Snr.Noel CoxJohn Iredale Max KirkAllan Kentwell Snr Kevin Lonsdale Bruce McCarthy Geoffrey MorrisRon Sandstrom OAM Rex Sargeant Frank ScottAlan SteegeErnest Stephens OAM

Life Members Wanda Bluebottles (1964-1988)Bruce Breadner Barry BulmerDave Clelland Snr Kevin Lennox Kevin Lonsdale John McAuliffe Bruce McCarthy Keith McKeachie Eric TopperDavid WardKay Ward

Board of Directors

PresidentAnita Pryke

Deputy PresidentBen Harris

Club CaptainGraham Hill

Director of AdministrationGordon McKirdy

Direct of FinancesTrevor Elliott

Director of Surf SportsChris Fox

Director of EducationBrett Furniss

Director of LifesavingVacant

Director of Member ServicesJohn De Cean

Director of Club FacilitiesMark SargeantPaul Auglys

Director of JAGIan Blackhall

Club Officers

Deputy Administration DirectorTony Holland

RegistrarKen Smith

Publicity OfficerVacant

Deputy Finance DirectorPaul Leighton

Deputy Lifesaving DirectorVacant

2014 - 2015

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Events OrganiserAnita Pryke

Social OrganiserJohn Woods Jnr.

Deputy Lifesaving DirectorVacant

Deputy Education DirectorVacant

Deputy Member Services DirectorVacant

Lifesaving Events CaptainVacant

IRB CaptainTrevor Taylor

Deputy Surf Sports DirectorGreg Pierce

Head OfficialVacant

Head CoachGreg Pierce

R&R CaptainAnne Caterson

Boat CaptainScott Benson

Swim CaptainKirstie-May Morris

Ski CaptainMichael Georgaris Snr

Board CaptainAndrew Evans

Beach CaptainTate Wilkins

Surf Board Riding CaptainVacant

Masters CaptainVacant

Under 19 ManagerKate Morris

Under 17 ManagerDean McMahon

Under 15 ManagerBrett Taper

Race SecretaryJeff Brown

Maintenance ManagerVacant

Gymnasium ManagerRod Holdsworth

CaretakerSteve WinnerJaimee Mulder

Youth OrganiserVacant

O.H.S. OfficerVacant

Member ProtectionJohn De Cean

Sub-Committees

JudiciaryFrank Bailey, Steve Pynsent, Mick Brannock, James Caterson, Rod Holdsworth

LMCCGreg Allum OAM, Col Ricketts, Jon Dimitrious, Peter Bitmead, Mick Georgaris JNR

JAGSee Page 39

Ladies AuxiliarySee Page 50

Rules and By-LawsJohn De Cean, Tait Brannock, Trevor Elliott, Chris Fox, Jeff Brown

Sutherland to SurfMick Brannock (Convenor), Sue Backhouse, Sue Brannock, Anne Caterson, Trevor Elliott, Steve Pynsent, Anita Pryke

BuildingAnita Pryke, Mark Sargeant, Brett Furniss, Trevor Elliott, Mitchell Pryke, Gary Bradshaw

Coaches

R&RJohn Douglas, Gordon McKirdy

RowingLes Townsend, Ron Doolan, Scott Benson, Geoff Young, Rod Holdsworth, Nathan Spinner

BeachWayne Owen, Jock Campbell, Tate Wilkins, Mark Reilly,

BoardDean McMahon, Scott Allen, Andrew Evans, Kate Allum, Kristie-May Morris, Greg Pierce, Nick Fox, Mitchell Allum, Joel Bolewski, Cameron Pyett

SkiMick Georgaris Snr, Scott Allen, Ken Smith

SurfKristie-May Morris, Tait Brannock

Surf Board RidingVacant

March PastGlenn Bell, Brian Cowan

Pool RescueBlake McCrindle

Touring Team ManagerJeff Brown

SLSS DelegatesAnita PrykeGraham Hill

LicenseeMichael Brannock

Functions ManagerCara Woods

AuditorFrank Larosa

Legal AdvisorPeter Kerr

SponsorshipGay Curtis

IT AdvisorTim Hodgson

Office AdministrationAlex Johnson, John Douglas, Margaret Ryall-Egan, Carol Woods, Elizabeth Sargeant Vice PatronsHarvie AllisonJoyce BickleyRon BickleySteven BourkeGraeme BowenHarry Brown OAMIan BourkeBilly ButterfieldGary CalnanBill CampbellBernie CohenPeter CullenMalcolm DickeyLen EwersBrad ForrestBarry HolbertCalvin HolbertPhillip HoltFrank LarosaJim McIntyreGordon McKIrdyCol MulhallDavid Murray-NobbsWilliam PrestageJohn RaynerBill SheridanRic ThorburnJohn VeageBrad Whittaker

Vice Patrons Sutherland Shire CouncillorsHassan AwadaPhil BlightTracy CookTom CroucherKent JohnsCarmelo PesceCarol ProvanJohn RiadPeter ScaysbrookKevin SchreiberSteve SimpsonDeidree SteinwallPeter TowellBruce WaltonScott Williams

P r e s i d e n t's R E P O RT

This season our first day on patrol was on the 20th of September 2014 and we finished on the 26th of April 2015. Our active members carried out a total of 7990 voluntary patrolling hours on the beach, 490 hours of water safety with 722 preventative actions, 50 rescues, 59 first aid cases, none of these requiring ambulances, and a total of 18 beach closures due to surf conditions for the season. Our members can be very proud of their Vigilance and Service they provide for the beach going public.

Comparing the statistics from last season our rescues were under 50% of those recorded last season and our preventative actions down nearly 33% whilst our total patrolling hours were up by 540 hours. My thanks must go to Graham Hill who once again has stepped up to take on the role as Club Captain, a position that he has held many times before and brings a wealth of knowledge to this incredibly important role in our Surf Club. These very good statistics no doubt come from the hard work and hours he puts into this role which was harder this year as Graham did not have a Director of Lifesaving to help share the work load. Also of course my sincere appreciation to all the Patrol Captains and Vice Captains who all do a fantastic job running their Patrols so efficiently.

This year also saw the role of IRB Captain taken up by Trevor Taylor; he has been ably assisted by Steve Stavrou, Sam Axiotis, Graham Wright, Jared Adams-Lau and

Brett Atikson . Trevor has put in countless hours ensuring that all the equipment was working efficiently, repairing engines and the IRBs, ensuring that there was plenty of fuel for the patrols as well as water safety. Whilst Sam and Graham oversaw the training of crews and drivers, this is an incredibly important section, one that we cannot function without on every patrol and carnival. These members have done a tremendous job, thank you!

I would like to convey my heartfelt gratitude to all the Directors for their support; it has been a very hard year with not having a Club House, and completing the building of the beautiful new Club House. It has meant many of the Directors had to work off site with their committees. My thanks to Sharkies who so kindly let us use their meeting rooms for all our Directors and subcommittee meetings. Also our thanks to North Cronulla SLSC for allowing Brett Furniss to use their Club House for all our Life Saving education training.

This year we have seen the completion of the largest and most expensive building works that Wanda has ever undertaken, what was known as Stage 2. These works saw the vast majority of the old part of the building demolished to make way for new downstairs facilities such as new office, gym, womens toilets and change rooms, caretakers room, larger Nipper and lifesaving storage areas and education room. Upstairs, we now have a very large protected

north facing balcony which flows off the very spacious Founders Room, kitchen, bar which services both the Founders Room and balcony and storage areas. I would like to extend my gratitude to both our Architects ARTAS Architects and Builders INTREC for their professional and personal attention to the completion of this project. I also must thank the very hardworking Building subcommittee for the enormous number of hours that they gave to ensure that this project was finished to such a high standard.

The C.V. Forshaw Trophy, which is presented to the Most Consistent Member, is voted by secret ballot over the last twelve months by the Directors at the monthly meetings. The honour this year again goes to our Director of Education and also a member of the Building Subcommittee, Brett Furniss. Bretts role includes the teaching squads of Bronze Medallion, SRC, ARTC and other special awards; he is also an Assessor taking many of the Lifesaving exams in the District. Even with the difficulties of having to complete the lifesaving education at North Cronulla SLSC our Education Awards are up 40% on last years awards. It is pleasing to see that all the hard work Brett has put into education and helping with the building works has been recognised by this highly sort after award. On behalf of the Directors and members of Wanda, Thank you Brett!

69 years of Lifesaving Service to our Community.

Once again Wanda SLSC can proudly boast NO LIVES LOST during our patrol hours as defined by our Club Patrol Agreements.

ANITA PRYKE

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The Competition section again this season produced some fantastic results, thanks to Chris Fox Director of Competition and all your very hard working group of captains, coaches and supporters. Some of the highlights were,

3rd State Titles at Umina and Ocean Beaches for both the JAG and Opens

Gold 9 6 8 23

Silver 12 8 4 24

Bronze 4 8 3 15

Total 25 22 15

15th Australian Open Championships

Gold 4 3 3 10

Silver 0 3 4 7

Bronze 2 3 6 11

Total 6 9 13

GOLD MEDALS TO:

Nathan Rohr

Under 14 Male Surf Board Riding

Chloe Gentle

Under 14 Female 2km Beach Run

Elly ODonoghue

Under 15 Female 2km Beach Run

Hudson Berry, Adam Mortlock, Jamee Smith and Kurt Stavrou

Under 15 Male Beach Relay

Danielle McMahon

Under 19 female Surf Board Riding

Izaak Smith

Under 19 mixed Surf Belt

Ian Kerz, Brock Douglas, Grant Sandstrom, Kurt Melville, Blake McCrindle, Stuart Smith and Gordon McKirdy (coach)

Open 6 person RnR

12 Representatives in the Sydney Branch team

At this years Sydney Branch Awards of Excellence held at the Randwick Labor Club we were very well represented in the results. The following members did exceptionally well:

ORB Member of the YearJames Caterson

Under 15 Female of the YearHigh Commendations (joint) Chole Gentle and Elly ODonoghue

Under 19 Female Athlete of the Year Emily Rohr High Commendation Danielle McMahon

Under19 Male Athlete of the YearHigh Commendation Izaak Smith

Masters Female Athlete of the YearHigh Commendation Donna Cox

Team of the YearHigh Commendation (joint) U/15 Male Beach Relay Adam Mortlock, Kurt Stavrou, Jamee Smith and Hudson Berry

6 Person R7R TeamGordon McKirdy (coach) Grant Sandstrom, Stuart Smith, Brock Douglas, Ian Kerz, Kurt Melville and Blake McCrindle

Surf Sports Coach of the YearDean McMahon High Commendation Jock Campbell

BJD Male Lifesaver of the Year Jed Buckley

BJD Female Athlete of the Year (9-10 years)Leah Pilkington

BJD Male Athlete of the Year (9-10 years)Fletcher warn

BJD Male Athlete of the Year (11-12 years)Riley Dixon

BJD Team of the YearHigh Commendation

Under 13 Female Board Relay TeamMia Ross, Kiera Warn and Rachel Sothern

CHAMPION CLUBWanda SLSC 3rd Place

The JAG placed 2nd at the State Titles at Umina and Ocean Beaches their best result for quite a few years. Congratulations to our talented younger members; also to a hard working JAG Committee, led by Ian Blackhall, Chairperson. Our future continues to look bright, with some great competitors and future lifesavers progressing through the ranks. The Club continues to work alongside the JAG to ensure that we can maintain and improve on the retention of our Nippers moving into the senior ranks; these members are our future. The JAG ran a very successful Wave Warriors Carnival which proved to be very popular and one that they want to build on for next season. The training camp once more proved to be very

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popular with our younger members with instruction coming from our senior competitors, some of which are State and National Champions. The Wanda JAG was also well represented with 6 members part of the Sydney Interbranch team.

The 42nd Brooks, Caltex Sutherland Surf saw Mick Brannock in the role of the Co-ordinator, which he does so well, along with Anne Caterson in her role of Traffic Management Organiser. Mick, Anne and the S2S Committee do an amazing job pulling together an event that is iconic in the Sutherland Shire. This years S2S saw a change in the finish. With the numbers of participants and spectators increasing it was becoming quite congested finishing in front of the Club House, with the now long straight finish into Don Lucas Reserve has given the competitors and spectators much more room to disperse at the end of the race. As we approach our 43rd S2S I strongly encourage all our members to get behind this committee and take up a job on the day. The funds that are raised from this event go back into the club to assist all members with the day to day costs of running the Club and the lifesaving equipment that is needed for our active members to carry out their lifesaving duties.

Also our appreciation goes to Chris and Rhonda Fox, Lizzy Sargeant, Carol Woods and Gay Curtis for the running and organisation of the Crust/Snap Spring Beach Classic. This event continues to grow and I am sure it will become a popular event on the fun run calendar

Some other fundraisers that have contributed to the benefit of our club and members this year were

The Cook Community Classic

The TJM Southside Intercities Carnival

To our Gym Manager, Rod Holdsworth, thank you for keeping our Gym in such wonderful working condition. This year saw a much larger role for Rod with the dismantling of the old gym and setting up in the much larger, brighter and airier space for the gym. My thanks to Solly, Bill Prestage and Gary Schmalfeldt for proving so much help to Rod with the move and set up of the equipment.

Thank you to our new registrar Ken Smith for looking after our membership records so ably.

Thank you to Wandas Ladies Committee and Chairwoman Lyn Robbins for the many hours they give to making our carnivals and functions so successful. I always receive so many lovely compliments about our Ladies catering at the carnivals that we run. These hard working ladies sponsored the prizes for our 100% Lifesavers for Presentation Night.

Thank you to John Douglas for the hours you spend on the computer entering our members into the carnivals.

To our many Club Sponsors, we cannot thank you enough for your generous support. I wish to ask all members to take note of our sponsors and patronize their business houses. To our major sponsors: Brooks, St George & Sutherland Shire Leader, Tradies, The Holt Group, Sutherland Shire Council, Caltex Petroleum, Coates Hire, Crust Gourmet Pizza Bar Cronulla, Kareena Private Hospital, Sydney Water, The Shire Local Banking, Coca-Cola Amatil, Nova 969, Veolia Water Australia, Payce,

TJM Southside, ANSTO,AJ Grant, Kemp Strang Lawyers, Nine News, INTREC, Snap Caringbah, CJ Doyle Contracting Services, Engadine Bowling and Recreation Club and Lloyds SUPA IGA Cronulla we thank you for your continued involvement with Wanda.

To Gay Curtis a very big thank you and our gratitude for all her hard work and professionalism in helping secure and looking after our sponsors.

The contribution of those outside the club is not only welcomed but greatly valued. There are some people that have helped and assisted the Club over the past year. I wish to thank Scott Morrison Federal Member for Cook, Mark Speakman State Member for Cronulla, Barry Collier State Member for Miranda, John Rayner General Manager SSC, Cr Kent Johns Mayor SSC, and Cr Kevin Schreiber, Cr Scott Williams Cr Carol Provan JP CMC Councillors A Ward SSC. Brad Whittaker Manager for Beach Operations SSC, and the Life guards who we work closely with.

To our sister Clubs in Bate Bay I wish you all the best for the coming season, and I look forward to working closely with you on the many District matters that have arisen in the course of this season.

We now have what I believe is one of the best Surf Clubs in Australia. Over the years I have spoken about our future looking bright with our lifesaving, education, competition, JAG and finances always on the improve and this year is no different. I wish all members the very best for the coming season.

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Wa n d a P r e s e n tat i o n n i g h t

The venue was our very own newly rebuilt Founders Room and it was befitting the occasion as it provided a spectacular stage for our members to be recognised for their excellent work toward helping our community and also the betterment of Wanda SLSC. The event was very well attended by our members and friends of Wanda which included Sutherland Shire councillors Kevin Schreiber, Scott Williams and Tracy Cook as well as Eleni Petinos, the State Member for Miranda and the NSW Minister for the Environment, Minister for Heritage and Assistant Minister for Planning, The Honourable Mark Speakman who, as always, are warmly welcomed within our great club.

The awards that were presented on the night exemplified Wandas

continual commitment to excellence in all aspects of surf lifesaving. This is no less personified than in our C.V. Forshaw trophy winner for 2015, Brett Furniss who has demonstrated his dedication to improving our club with his work as the Director of Education, and serving on the Building Committee and on the Board of Directors. Im sure you will all agree that Brett is a worthy winner of the trophy.

The presentation night as always served as a timely reminder that while the new building and Founders Room is integral to securing the financial future of the club, the strength of Wanda is in its people. The members. It is the work of the members which continues to grow and improve Wanda and make the building of the new Founders

Room possible. The new Founders Room will now be able to be used as a focal point to continue to build on the positive culture we have at Wanda.

To all our award winners we congratulate you on your achievement and encourage you to continue with your work in growing Wanda SLSC into one of the finest surf lifesaving clubs in Australia. To our members who did not receive an award at the presentation night, we send you the message that your efforts and contribution to our organisation is no less valued than our award winners. All friends and members of Wanda are welcome and we look forward to having your involvement in the upcoming season; no matter what form that participation may take.

On Friday the 29th of May Wanda SLSC showcased the best of what Wanda had to offer in surf lifesaving, competition, education and all the other aspects of our surf club at the annual presentation night.

Wanda SLSC Special Awards

C.V Forshaw TrophyMost Consistent Member: Brett Furniss

Trophy Donor: The Forshaw Family

Open Lifesaver of the YearJared Adams-Lau

Trophy Donor: R.J. Mickelson Memorial Trophy

Junior Lifesaver of the YearBritney Pierce

Trophy Donor: Anita & Mitchell Pryke

Champion Patrol of the YearPatrol 3

Scott Bickley Ski TrophyMicheal Georgaris Jnr

Trophy Donor: Ron and Joy Bickley

Swimmer of the YearIzaak Smith

Trophy Donor: Michael Kay

Beach Captains AwardMatt Lewis

Boat Captains AwardSam Keppel

Trophy Donor: Trevor Elliott

Most Improved Junior Boat RowerTom Colquhoun

Trophy Donor: Mick Brannock

Most Consistent & Improved R&R TeamGordon McKirdy (Coach), Grant Sandstrom, Brock Douglas, Emily Caterson, Blake McCrindle, Kurt Melville, Stuart Smith.

Trophy Donor: Ron Sandstrom Memorial Trophy

R&R Competitor of the YearSarah Brown

Trophy Donor: Gordon McKirdy

Most Outstanding IRB OperatorAaron Scheibel

Trophy Donor: Kevin Lennox

Most Outstanding InstructorBrett Furniss and Sam Axiotis

Trophy Donor: Peter Brady

Boat Crew of the YearJunior U/19

Les Townsend (Sweep), Tom Colquhoun, Jack Kenning, Matt Pescud, Conor McGrath

Trophy Donor: Gary and Margaret Bradshaw

Most Consistent U19 MemberMale: Izaak Smith

Female: Danielle McMahon

Trophy Donor: Greg Allum OAM and Family

Most Improved U19 MemberMale: Peter Axiotis

Female: Abbey Schott and Maddie Taper

Trophy Donor: William Prestage

Most Consistent U17 MemberMale: Kurtis Smith

Female: Lauren McMahon

Trophy Donor: Don and June Hudson

Most Improved U17 MemberMale: Josh Fernandes

Female: Lucy Furniss

Trophy Donor: Bill Maker

Most Consistent U15 MemberMale: Tyler Nott

Female: Emma Brown

Trophy Donor: Ernest (Solly) Stevens OAM

Most Improved U15 MemberMale: Jamee Smith

Female: Elly ODonoghue

Trophy Donor: Jamie Walker Memorial Trophy

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Pat r o n' s M e s s a g e

Then again at another Special General Meeting on the 1st June 2014 approving for the Committee to seek finance from the bank for a loan of $1.5 million to go ahead with the project.

As you read this message you should be proud of the results. I feel that we are the envy of the other Bate Bay clubs. My thanks go out to all of those members who put in some effort to make the vision come through.

Now that we have it, I hope that all members appreciate it and play their part in looking after it in the future.

More importantly, it was good to see an improvement in our patrolling and as I am writing this message I am looking forward to see our ranking in the Sydney Branch. In saying this, those who know me, know that good is not is not good enough, I still see blemishes in our patrolling - we can be more observant and attentive on

patrolling and our patrol captains should recognize signs of boredom creeping in and take action to avoid it. It is good to see our award members are.

It would be nice to see more members step up to train squads and train another each year. I know through experience the satisfaction one gets to see their squad pass their exam, especially if they have achieved a high standard.

In regards to the competition side of our club, we have dropped in our ranking slightly as the big money clubs rise to the top.

Things I like to see in this area are: Effort, Friendship & Loyalty. There are only 3 medals given out and 6 placings taken in point scores. Our results are covered by other officers of our club in this report.

Believe me most competitors in races dont win accolades but we

should be happy to see them try hard then shake hands with their fellow competitors (Sportsmanship).

It would not be me if I did not have a whinge!!! This time again its with the association. Over the past five years or so we have seen the movement of the Australian Championships put back 2 or 3 weeks, coinciding with Anzac Day Eve, as well as lengthening the competition season for most members.

It also eats into the season of other sports.

We must ask - are they organizing the Championships for the Members, Sponsors, Local Councils or Competition?

Looking forward to seeing you on the beach next season.

Ernest B. StephensA.O.M. (Solly)

Well it does not feel as if it was two years ago that we had a Special General Meeting to accept the idea putting plans out to tender to get costing of building extensions to our club.

ERNEST SOLLY

STEPHENS OAM

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D i r e c t o r o f A d m i n i s t r at i o n R e p o rt Fa c i l i t i e s D i r e c t o r R e p o rt

The start of the year began with a new Club Captain and the immediate focus was on restoring our lifesaving reputation.

However relations soon became strained as multiple meetings for building approvals added to the pressure of enforcing new hard-line patrol procedures and the patience of our members was tested from having to operate out of converted shipping containers.

Soon to follow was a realisation that a few of our Competition Section Leaders were not going to fulfil their obligations together with the resignations of both office staff after many years of dedicated service.

As most of my committee years without the help of paid staff, my natural reaction was to begin relying on our best volunteers to keep the club rolling along and it was pleasing

to see the calibre of those who stood up to be counted.

In the competition arena you could not help but notice the work that Greg Pierce, Ken Smith and Dean McMahon contributed. Together with Scott Benson, Tate Wilkins and Jock Campbell they made sure that our performances were top class and the club should be proud of remaining in the top three at State level. The last minute installation of Jeff Brown as team manger had us heading in the right direction at Aussies, but even the talents of Charlie and Donna needed a bit more time to make the team capable of a top ten finish. I have no doubt they will achieve this feat next year.

From a club management point of view, Paul Auglys stepped up and headed a new sub-committee that was originally formed by Mark Sargeant. My deputy Tony Holland

is also on this committee and he has been a great help with my work load, both administrative and in R&R competition.

As the year went on, my R&R commitments built and I was relieved to add Alex Johnson to our administration staff.

Alex has added her own expertise to our monthly newsletters and has been most professional in her assistance to Anita, Graham and myself. I am grateful for the support she has received from our members, particularly Lizzie and Carol. Margaret Ryall has recently joined us to assist with the Sutherland to Surf and I expect that shell also receive the same friendly support.

Im genuinely shattered that I cannot continue with this role next year due to some tragic circumstances at my work, but I will continue to offer my assistance anywhere I can.

On reflection I cant imagine the stress that I have put on my family and work colleagues as I took on a number of additional jobs like refereeing R&R at the State Championship and coordinating the R&R area at Sydney Branch Carnivals.

I can only ask that more of our members become involved in this great club. Despite all Ive put into this place, I always feel that I have derived more out of it.

Gordon McKirdyDirector of Administration

Just before the build was completed, Sarge stood down from his position as Facilities Director. I would like to thank him for all of his hard work and for leaving the Club in such a fantastic position.

Sarge also worked with Bernie Cohen of Essential Certifiers Liverpool to sign off on the building, saving the club over $15,000. Many thanks, Bernie.

Now that the majority of the building work is complete our focus turns to finalising the dcor of the Founders Room and completing the changes to the Boat, IRB and Board and Ski shed.

In April Cara Woods was appointed as our new Bar and Functions Manager and Mitch Palmer as her assistant. After a lot of hard work and some teething issues, the bar is now operational on Sundays for members and their guests. Requests to hire the Founders Room for functions are pouring in and we are in great shape to meet revenue targets.

Over the coming months we will be installing a new point of sale system and also be making some minor changes to the bar to ensure the service we offer is of the highest standard. In addition we will be making some improvements to the audio visual system and refreshing our furniture, photographs and other memorabilia to ensure that the Founders Room meets the needs of all our members whilst not detracting from our ability to hire it externally.

The building works have also vastly improved the facilities available to all our members. The relocation of the gym has been a great success and patronage is way up. The fresh air and natural light certainly makes a difference and I would like to thank Stick (Rod Holdsworth) for all the work he has put in getting the place back up and running.

At the time of writing this report the ice bath was nearing completion, the Nippers had just finished relocating their equipment to their new storage area, work had just commenced on building the new board and ski racks and the new access control system was just about to be commissioned. Once completed the IRB area will be extended and then our surf boats can return to the boat shed.

A lot has been achieved in the last 12 months and I would like to thank all members for their continued patience and support while we finalise the building works. I am sure this coming season will be one of the best in Wandas proud history.

Regards

Paul AuglysFacilities Director

It is my pleasure to present to you the 69th Annual Report and Financial Statements of Wanda Surf Life Saving Club Inc.

Construction of the Clubhouse is now finally complete and thanks to the hard work of the Building Committee (Anita Pryke, Mitchell Pryke, Brett Furniss, Trevor Elliott and Mark Sargeant) we have a Surf Club that is the envy of all others and can sustain us into the future.

Board of Director Attendance 2014-2015

Position Name Possible Attendance Apology

President Anita Pryke 11 11 0

Club Captain Graham Hill 11 10 1

Deputy President Ben Harris 11 10 1

Administration Director Gordon McKirdy 11 11 0

Finance Director Trevor Elliott 11 11 0

Education Director Brett Furniss 11 10 1

Surf Sports Director Chris Fox 11 9 2

Member Service Director John de Cean 11 8 3

Facilities Director Mark Sargeant 6 6 0

Facilities Director Paul Auglys 3 3 0

JAG Director Ian Blackhall 11 10 112 13

C l u b C a p ta i n ' s R e p o rt

B u i l d i n g C o m m i t t e e R e p o rt

I am so pleased to report that after last seasons mixed results the patrols this season were beyond belief. We achieved fantastic results in the Patrol efficiency competition and I must congratulate all patrol members and especially the patrol captains for their efforts during the season.

I would particularly like to mention the new patrol captains for this season, Jake Macdonald & Clayton West who captained Patrol 2, Lydia Allen Patrol 4 (who transferred in from Dickys Beach) and Michael Bonnici - Patrol 3 who I believe would have to be one of the youngest patrol captains in Sydney Branch at just 17 years of age. Michaels patrol was inspected 3 times during the season by Sydney Branch officials and his patrol obtained maximum points on all occasions a fantastic effort. Michaels patrol was recognized at the awards night by being awarded the Patrol of the Year. The other group of members who deserve recognition are the U14s who obtained their SRC awards this season. I was so impressed with this group of boys and girls on patrol.

Their attendance and demeanor on patrol cant be faulted. The patrol format we now have in place will serve us well into the future seasons.

Our education director Brett Furniss has, as in previous years, done a sterling job in guiding our candidates through the mire of education. Brett has spent countless hours teaching and examining candidates in the district and has in place a positive plan for next season to work on up-skilling our patrol members in special awards which will serve them well on the beach and in life.

On the competition side I must congratulate both the junior and senior clubs on their efforts this season. Both the JAG and senior club managed top 3 positions in the State Titles, a worthy effort, as well as great efforts at the Australian Titles up against clubs who spend a lot of money for competitors and equipment. Chris Fox and his coaches can be commended on the untold hours spent coaching and organizing teams which showed at the important carnivals at the latter stages of the season.

Our building committee has done a tremendous job this season spending untold hours in meetings leading us through turbulent times to deliver to us a truly magnificent clubhouse. Our new clubhouse will be the flagship of clubhouses for many years and will provide the income to support our endeavours going forward.

Looking to the future it is important to recognize our strengths and weaknesses and be able to adapt to challenges. We must be able to identify and take advantage of our opportunities. With our new club we have ensured our long term viability and have placed the framework internally in our club to take us forward.

In conclusion, I call on all Wanda members to jump on board and participate in the future direction and decision making of the club, BUT the input must be properly channeled as at times there is too much unproductive conflict which needs to be stopped - its going to be a wild but worthy ride!

Graham Hill

Overall, the project ran to budget, even though there were 36 variations of contract costing a total of $149,327 (not all these variations were approved or completed). These items did not impact building work or the budget specified by the Wanda SLSC membership approval. All works including variations are within the budget for the build. The largest variation was including R11 tiling to the downstairs area which had been taken out of the original tender but would be required for occupancy and certification.

It is my opinion that the members of

Wanda have received a significant build on a tight budget. For example consider that all Structural steel members both internally and externally have been hot dip galvanized. These are elements in the build which could have commanded a higher Contract Tender Price. Reflect that the Stage One build cost $2 million 10 years ago. The builder also completed work that would have not otherwise been included in the tender and should have generated a variation, but did not. For example the use of comfort glass other than standard 10mm specified. ( significant )

Wanda SLSC now have possession of the building and Stage Two is complete. An impressive result as from damage to completion was two years two months

I personally would like to thank Wanda SLSC and members for the opportunity to assist in the completion of Wanda Stage 2. I also thank the other members of the WBC for their contribution. To all members past and present, congratulations.

Mitchell Pryke

Well the 2014/15 season has completed with exciting results for Wanda.

There was a concept started in 1981 when the then members

decided the club house should reflect the proud Wanda tradition and be improved for a growing club and its members. There was a realization that the club would become too small for the future. Fast forward 20 years and Stage One of this realization was planned and enacted to accommodate surf equipment and change rooms downstairs and a tenant upstairs. In February 2013 the roof to the Founders Room was partially removed by severe storms which brought forward Stage Two planning and the decision was made to investigate design and cost. The Wanda Building Committee was formed.

After approval from the Wanda SLSC membership the architect firm Artas was engaged to deliver drawing to the new Founders Room with a brief relating to the Stage One completed section of the building. The brief included expansion of the Founders Room over the complete east / west perimeter of the building, expansion of the verandah over the complete east / west perimeter, clear span to both areas, new central bar and kitchen facility, new bathrooms

and access stairs and a wide use of glass. Downstairs was to include a new Gym, office and girls change / WC room. Addition of a new caretakers room and widening to provide a kitchenette and ensuite. Surf School and storage added.

Tenders were requested once the members were given an opportunity to discuss the plans presented and options discussed. These tenders came in at about $2.8 million April 2014. The successful tender was with the builders Intrec. Prior to signing Contracts with the builder a Post tender close, Value management Tender Analysis was commissioned to reduce cost and bring the budget in line with the $1.5 million (borrowing) approved by Wanda SLSC membership. This was revised twice and excluded, for example, Set plasterboard ceilings. Cost reduction was to $2.289 million.

Work commenced on the building demolition as a Letter of Intent to sign the Contract had been agreed between Wanda SLSC and Intrec. Demolition commenced 15th September 2014. Various problems with securing a loan left the builder exposed as the building

works proper commenced without a signed Contract. Intrec made the decision to place orders and engage sub-contractors never-the-less. Contracts were signed on the 9th November 2014.

Initial programming had the building finished at the end of January. This had to be struck from the Contract due to the delay. Timing was revised to mid February and included within the Contract. Various weather delays forced a revision of the program and the decision by the WBC was to focus on the upstairs area for completion ASAP. Estimates for weather and wind plus material processing through Christmas delayed delivery of the project by two months. The brief from the WBC to Intrec was to take a little more time and finish it well.

There was a minimum of disruption to the kiosk who were able to continue running for the majority of the building works with disruption to business for two months only. There was no disruption to Fitness First due to building works.

Stage 2 Building Works Completed.WANDA BUILDING COMMITTEE:

Anita Pryke (chair from 30-10-14)Mark Sargeant (chair until 29-10-14)

Trevor ElliottBrett Furniss

Mitchell PrykeGary Bradshaw (Contract resigned 29-10-14)

WANDA SLSC REDEVELOPMENT12R MARINE ESPLANADE, CRONULLA

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WANDASLSC

14 15

SRC Awards (38)Abby AdamsNatalia AitonAshley AuglysAlec BrennanSarah BrownJed BuckleyEloise CantlonJade CarrollIsabella ConroyGemma CookeBrooke DixonAnnika DuranteEmily EavesMatthew EmanuelChloe GentleSophie HaesCaitlin HammondAnna HayesElise KallmeierOlivia LohXavier ManagreveJessica MillsAdam MoriatisHannah MunnsTia NarisBlake PatonJoel Paton

Emma PhillpotNathan RohrMia RossLayne RyanLara SaundersLuke SothernAva SouthwellJessica SpoonerJulia StokerMonica TanuseAngelina Taylor

Bronze Medallion Cert II (31)Paul AuglysKai AtkinsonKurt BensonMitchell BrennanLauren CampbellThea CarrollLellen ChuaScott ClancyRory DarkinsJoshua FernandesLucy FurnissSorrell HandforthJames HannanSam KeppelDeidre McCarthy

Adam MolloyLuke OConnorLauren PattisonMatt PescudBritney PierceJack PorterElloise QuinnCayne RossGlen SpaulBrittany StokerKurt StravouAshlee SutherlandJakob SutherlandMikaela SutherlandOlivia TaperJenae Warn

ARTC Awards (20)Jared Adams-LauLydia AllenBrett AtkinsonEmma BrownJohn BrownTom ColquhounLucy FurnissConor McGrathMatthew PepperMatthew Peterie

Britney PierceElyssa PierceMichaela SargeantKenneth SmithKurtis SmithIzaak SmithAaron TaylorTrevor TaylorJayden WildeJohn Wilde

Spinal Award (12)Lydia AllenBrett AtkinsonScott BensonJames CatersonAnita KellyJack KenningPeter MeyerMathew PeterieMichaela SargeantChristopher WaughJayden WildeJohn Wilde

IRBC Award (4)Brett AtkinsonIsabelle BullEmma Cullen

Jayden Wilde

SMIRBD (7)Brett AtkinsonMichael BonniciJake McDonaldLachlan PrykeTrevor TaylorClayton WestJohn Wilde

SMBBM (8)Lydia AllenMichael BonniciYvonne HollandDaniel McIntoshTom McLeanIzaak SmithKenneth SmithIzel Tuncer

Trainers Cluster Units (4)Sam AxiotisMatthew BodeyJoanne HandforthLuis Rudenas

ATV Induction (15)Jared Adams-LauSam AxiotisMatt BlackshawAdam Buckley

James CatersonMichael ConroyBrett FurnissJo HandforthMatthew PeterieAnita PrykeAaron ScheibelMark SothernSteve StavrouMatthew WaughGraeme Wright

Junior Age Managers Course (13)Michael BakerChristie ConsidineGeoffrey ConsidineScott DavidBrock DouglasSantie GoffetRoss KaladelfosMichael KayNicki MolloyTimothy NoonanKylie PorteousHollie-Berri SleemanKaylene Walker

Wanda Education Awards

e d u c at i o n D i r e c t o r ' s R e p o rt

To all the trainers and helpers this year

for education, I thank you for your support and dedication for what has been a difficult year.

IRB Section, Sam Axiotis, Graham Wright, Steve Stavrou, Jared Adam Lau

SRC, Karen Ross & David Phillpot

Bronze, Jo Handforth

ARTC and Spinal Awards, Graham Hill and Brett Atkinson

A special thanks and appreciation goes to Jason Gollan and the Directors of Nth Cronulla Surf Club,

for allowing Wanda to use their facilities to train all season. Wanda had major renovations happening and we were unable to use the club for training. Assessments could not be held at Wanda while the renovations were continuing, thank you to all the Bate Bay Clubs for their help and understanding.

When you look at the amount of awards Wanda have put through,

we have had a great year. Wandas awards have increased by 40% this season, and with the trainers and helpers that we now have, next years looking to be bigger and better with the great quality of trainers that are at Wanda now.

Wanda now have a grand new Club House, with great facilities and great trainers to train large numbers, members should be encouraged to do the higher awards as it will give them confidence and self esteem and the ability to improve their level of skills with any award they desire.

Wanda has a great future ahead and we all should be proud.

Brett Furniss

CAPTAIN VICE CAPTAIN IRB DRIVER 1 Graham Hill Tom McLean Aaron Scheibel Lachlan Pryke

2 Jake McDonald Luis Rudenas Jake McDonald Clayton West Clayton West

3 Michael Bonnici Jared Adams-Lau Jared Adams-Lau Luka Rukavina

4 Lydia Allen Yvonne Holland Trevor Taylor

5 Jon Dimitriou Christopher Waugh Jon Dimitriou Chris Waugh

6 Emma Cullen Blake McCrindle Mitchell Palmer

7 James Caterson John Wilde John Woods

8 Ben Harris Andrew Sharp Tim Hodgson

9 Matt Peterie Michaela Sargeant Matt Peterie

10 Mitchell Allum Nicholas Fox James Traves

11 Matt Waugh Stephanie McIntosh Matt Waugh Aaron Taylor

One YearGlenn BellSteven BonniciGeoff ConsidineEmma CullenBlake PatonJoel PatonJames Traves

Two YearsAaron Scheibel

Three YearsGraham Hill Luis Rudenas

Fifteen years Jon Dimitriou

100% Patrol Attendance

Patrol Captains, Vice Captains & IRB Drivers

RESCUES DONE ON PATROL

TOTAL ATTENDANCE

5059,567

TOTAL FIRST AID59

PREVENTIONS877

Pat ro l Stat i st i cs

BEACH CLOSURES18

LOST CHILDREN153

SHARK ALARMS2

0 5 10 15 20

Other

RWVC

IRB

No Gear

Rescue Tube

Rescue Board

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Resuscitation

Fractures/Dislocation

Major Wounds

Major Marine Stings

Spinal

Other

Minor Marine Stings

Minor Cuts/Abrasions 26

16

15

10

7

1

1

16

7

4

2

2

1

1

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

On BeachCraftSwimmers

Mid PatrolSign On Sign Off

9518

13418

1494219042940

33624872

5412

3199

0 5 10 15 20

Other

RWVC

IRB

No Gear

Rescue Tube

Rescue Board

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Resuscitation

Fractures/Dislocation

Major Wounds

Major Marine Stings

Spinal

Other

Minor Marine Stings

Minor Cuts/Abrasions 26

16

15

10

7

1

1

16

7

4

2

2

1

1

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

On BeachCraftSwimmers

Mid PatrolSign On Sign Off

9518

13418

1494219042940

33624872

5412

3199

0 5 10 15 20

Other

RWVC

IRB

No Gear

Rescue Tube

Rescue Board

0 5 10 15 20 25 30

Resuscitation

Fractures/Dislocation

Major Wounds

Major Marine Stings

Spinal

Other

Minor Marine Stings

Minor Cuts/Abrasions 26

16

15

10

7

1

1

16

7

4

2

2

1

1

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

On BeachCraftSwimmers

Mid PatrolSign On Sign Off

9518

13418

1494219042940

33624872

5412

3199

2014 - 2015

TYPE OF RESCUES PERFORMED

FIRST AID TYPES

BEACH ATTENDANCE

CAPTAIN & VICE PATROL 11

CAPTAIN & VICE PATROL 8

BRET

T FUR

NISS

16 17

J A G C h a i r p e rs o n ' s R e p o rt

Wanda Nippers was run in challenging

circumstances - no clubhouse for the whole

season. In the end, it didnt even seem to matter - kids, parents

and volunteers thrived regardless. I thank you for your patience - and we can all look forward to a fantastic clubhouse next season.

Last year we wrote a 3 Year Plan to:

1. Create a stronger Surf Life Saving education program & culture

2. Improve the Wanda experience for non-competitive & surf tentative kids

3. Build on our famous sporting foundations for stronger team performances

We started many new programs & will look to make them even better in year 2.

This years highlights include:

1. LIFE SAVING AND SURF EDUCATION

Aside from weekly programs with Age Managers, a new surf education team - Potty, Jo and Karen - worked with age groups to expand our Nippers lifesaving knowledge and skills. Congratulations to almost all our u14s (and a few u13s) who gained their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) and started regular patrols with Wanda. We are most proud of Jed Buckley (winner) and Sarah Brown (finalist) in the Sydney Branch Junior Life Saver of the Year competition.

2. SURF CONFIDENCE PROGRAMMES

To help build the confidence of Nippers in the water, we introduced the Surf Confidence Program this year - a water area with special coaches and water safety. A huge thanks to Georgie Woods and Emily Rohr who kindly gave up their time on Sundays to help the kids. We cant wait to make this program bigger and better next year.

3. BUILD ON OUR STRONG SPORTING FOUNDATIONS:

Jock Athletic partnershipWanda Nippers formed a new a partnership with Jock Athletic this season for fitness and beach training. Jock Campbell and team are some of the best athletic coaches in the business - an absolute asset to Wanda Nippers.

R&R with JDWanda Nippers had an R&R team for the first time in many years in 2014/15. Six u14 girls formed the team, under the guidance of Wanda Nippers life member John Douglas. They did it in absolute style too - finishing 4th at State Age, and 5th at State Open. Well done to the girls.

Special Events with Gary McNamara

We hosted the Shannon Eckstein clinic & ran the Zane Holmes Wave Warriors event for the first time in Bate Bay.

Competition Excellence thanks to Dean McMahon

Surf sports is a significant part of Wanda Nippers - and this year we excelled beyond expectations. Nippers attended a range of carnivals throughout the season but to cap it all off, our team finished second overall at the State Age championships. Our U14s went on to the Aussie Youth Championships where Chloe Gentle (2km beach run) & Nathan Rohr (surfing) won Gold & Brooke Dixon took out the Bronze medal in Tube Rescue. We can put this down to talented, hardworking Nippers, and Deans dedicated coaching team including Rossi, Potty, Jock & Paul.

4. THE WANDA PARENT ARMY

The importance of volunteers at Wanda Nippers can never be overstated. Each Sunday we have well over 100 volunteers making it all happen thats 1 in every 2 mums & dads. A hard working, respectful and friendly team of volunteers, who are a pleasure to work with. Overall this season the response has been excellent but I do want to make special mention of Shannon Dixon our tireless, professional & committed Club Secretary & Communications officer. Give her a high 5 & smile when you see her to show your appreciation.

Many thanks to all of our helpers & remember many hands make light work - so we look forward to your support next season.

GOODBYE TO u14sEach year we bid farewell to the u14s, as they move on to patrols and competition with the senior club. This years group are fine young men and women, almost all who have become volunteer surf life savers - a credit to themselves, the club and families. Many have been with Wanda since a young age and we will certainly miss them. A special thank you to Age Managers Julie Adams, Pauline Brown, Tony Rohr and Pat Managreve for their contributions over many years.

I am very proud of our club, the kids, and all we have achieved. Looking forward to 2015/16 being even better.

Ian Blackhall

The 2014/15 season at Wanda Nippers has come to an end. It has been a magnificent year - over 450 Nippers on the beach every Sunday for 17 weeks. They learnt about the beach and surf, ran, waded, made friends, swam, paddled, laughed - and definitely looked like the bright future of surf life saving we want them to be.

IAN

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JAG Age Managers

Under 6 girlsBrock Douglas Age Manager

Karen Davis Assistant

Scott Davis Assistant

Colin Hannah Assistant

Christie Considine Assistant

Under 6 BoysTim Noonan Age Manager

Rebecca Potauaine Assistant

Jenny Dunk Assistant

Glen Hocroft Assistant

Under 7 GirlsKylie Porteous Age Manager

Kaylene Walker Age Manager

Michael Grasso Assistant

Under 7 BoysLuke Baratta Age Manager

Santie Goffet Assistant

Rodrigo Riquelme Assistant

Under 8 GirlsKatie Spinner Age Manager

Nathan Spinner Assistant

Stefan Constantoulas Assistant

Geoff Considine Assistant

Sean Buckley Assistant

Under 8 BoysMichael Kay Age Manager

Dean Theodosiou Assistant

Michael Baker Assistant

Under 9 GirlsCassandra Kotsis Age Manager

Shane OBrien Assistant

Andrew McKenzie Assistant

Holli-Berri Sleeman Assistant

Under 9 BoysGerad Burgess Age Manager

Darren Rossen Assistant

Brad McKinnon Assistant

Under 10 GirlsNicky Molloy Age Manager

Jason Lammers Assistant

Under 10 BoysSpiro Veldekis Age Manager

Phil Webb Assistant

Andrew Cole Assistant

Under 11 GirlsSusan Jay Age Manager

Katie Osborne Assistant

Under 11 BoysMark Lake Age Manager

Virginia Sullivan Assistant

Under 12 GirlsTodd Stone Age Manager

Todd McLachlan Assistant

John Archer Assistant

Under 12 boysChris Dixon Age Manager

Peter Carr Assistant

Under 13 GirlsJosh Eason Age Manager

Paul ONeile Assistant

Under 13 BoysJustin Baratta Age Manager

Ross Kaladelfos Assistant

Under 14 GirlsJulie Adams Age Manager

Pauline Brown Assistant

Under 14 BoysTony Rohr Age Manager

Pat Managreve Assistant

2014 - 2015

R&R TEAM

WANDA PARENT ARMY

18 19

GIRLS 100%

Giselle AbrahamsAbigail Hocking

200%Alexandra ConsidineChloe Marshall

300%Harper ConstantoulasJade DouglasImogen LammersGrace Spinner

100%Ava Cahill

Alita CrossleyChristie KannengiesserJade Tattam

200%Tahli ChristensenAshlyn McKenzie

400%Chloe BabisterTalia GoffetMarianna KotsisLeah PilkingtonChelsea Sutton

100%Darcy Ereckson

Jade OliverJade Rossen

300%Zara LammersLayla Molloy

400%Maya Dixon

500%Tyler Coles

100%Tiana Bell

Scarlett BlackhallMatilda HandforthZoe JayEllefteria KotsisTeagan Thatcher

300%Jasmine FawerMichelle FawerZoe Fawer

600%Carly Osborne

100%Kyra Ereckson

300%Hayley Stone

500%Lara Peake

600%Samantha Babister

700%Kayla Phillpot

100%Jorja Boylan

Alexandra Weir

200%Ashlee O`Neile

300%Mia Atkinson

500%Ruby BlackhallAva Southwell

700%Mia RossRachel SothernKiera Warn

800%Olivia Eason

100%Isabella Conroy

Caitlin Hammond

200%Emily Eaves

400%Emma Phillpot

500%Brooke Dixon

600%Abby AdamsSarah BrownEloise Cantlon

800%Isabella ConroyGemma Cooke

BOYS 100%Robert Hart

Ethan LeeFionn MurphyKai Thatcher

200%Emilio BiordiLogan BuddleJoshua KayOliver LloydJayden MortonRobert OllivierDylan Porteous

300%Cameron BonarEamon Webb

100%Ryder Goodfellow

Blake HodgesAnton Park

300%Logan BurgessLucas McKinnon

400%Fletcher Warn

100%Josh Abrahams

Max DobsonNoah DoranTyler Goodfellow

300%Dylan Pilkington

400%Lachlan ColeRyan Peake

500%Zach BarattaJoe CantlonBen SuttonNicholas VeldekisRiley Webb

100%Jack Doran

Andrew GillardJoshua Tattam

300%Henri CarreraKeenan EwingsMorgan LloydRiley Porteous

600%Aedan BonarAaron LakeHarry McNamaraJake Sullivan

100%Damon Carr

Zach ColesJakub KucirekNicholas Middleton

200%Riley Dixon

300%Bodhi Ewings

600%Benjamin Brown

700%Max BuckleyPatrick CantlonFinn Ross

100%Sonny Handforth

Samuel HartJames PrattCorey Sullivan

200%Scott PurvesKalani Ryan

400%Nathan Jay

500%Jack Kaladelfos

600%Kane Baratta

100%Matthew Emanuel

600%LukeSothern

700%Jed Buckley

Nipper of the Year Nathan Jay

Chairmans Award (Boys) Jack Kaledelfos Nominations - Luca Durante, Corey Sullivan, Kane Baratta

Nipperette of the Year Mia Ross and Kiera Warn (joint winners) Nominations - Rachel Sothern, Ava Southwell, Mia Atkinson

Club Award (Boys) Luke Sothern Nominations - Jed Buckley, Nathan Rohr, Xavier Managreve

Club Award (Girls) Emily Eaves Nominations - Sarah Brown, Abby Adams, Emma Phillpot, Ashley Auglys

Don Hudson Most Improved Water Competitor Abby Adams Nominations - Nicholas Middleton, Tiana Bell, Morgan Lloyd, Kaitlyn Middleton

George Robbins Improved Beach Competitor Brooklyn Berry Nominations - Kai Hammond, Garvyn Kendrigan, Kayla Phillpot, Keira Vincent

Michelle Hogan Encouragement Award Tahli Christensen Nominations - Hollie Adams, Jade Oliver, Carly Osborne, Ella McLahlan, Jorga Boylan, Eloise Cantlon

Rod Whiteman Encouragement Award Anton Park Nominations - Emilio Biordi, Josh Abrahams, Harry McNamara, Bodhi Ewings, Jack Kaladelfos, Matthew Emanuel

Coaches Award Water Annalise Bell

Coaches Award Beach Chloe Gentle

Competitor of the State Championships (Girls) Mia Ross

Competitor of the State Championships (Boys) Riley Dixon

JAG VOLUNTEER AWARDS

Water Safety Volunteer of the Year Cherie Carrera

IRB Volunteer of the Year Mark Sothern

Official of the Year Jo Handforth

Age Manager of the Year Julie Adams

Club Volunteer of the Year Mark Lake

J A G At t e n d a n c e Awa r d s2014 - 2015

U8

U8

U9

U10

U11

U12

U13

U14

U9

U10

U11

U12

U13

U14

j a g S P E C I A L awa r d s

2014 - 2015

20 21

j a g a g e g r o u p awa r d s

2014 - 2015

Under 8 GirlsAge ChampionEdie Hurley

Runner UpBreelle Bailey

EncouragementHollie Adams

Life SavingImogen Lammers

Sprint ChampionEdie Hurley

Flag ChampionEdie Hurley

Wade ChampionEdie Hurley

Iron PersonEdie Hurley

MarathonEdie Hurley

Under 9 GirlsAge ChampionChelsea Sutton

Runner UpJade Tattam

EncouragementTahli Christensen

Life SavingAra Kotsis

Sprint ChampionAshlyn McKenzie

Flag ChampionAshlyn McKenzie

Swim ChampionAra Kotsis

Board ChampionChelsea Sutton

Wade ChampionAra Kotsis

Iron PersonAra Kotsis

MarathonAshlyn McKenzie

Under 10 GirlsAge ChampionMaya Dixon

Runner UpLayla Molloy

EncouragementJade Oliver

Life SavingLayla Molloy

Sprint ChampionZara Lammers

Flag ChampionZara Lammers

Swim ChampionMaya Dixon

Board ChampionMaya Dixon

Wade ChampionLayla Molloy

Iron PersonMaya Dixon

MarathonLayla Molloy

Under 11 GirlsAge ChampionZoe Jay

Runner UpMatilda Handforth

EncouragementCarly Osborne

Life SavingTiana Bell

Sprint ChampionMatilda Handforth

Flag ChampionMatilda Handforth

Swim ChampionZoe Jay / Teagan Thatcher

Board ChampionZoe Jay

Wade ChampionZoe Jay

Iron PersonTeagan Thatcher

MarathonMatilda Handforth

Under 12 GirlsAge ChampionGracie Berry

Runner UpSamantha Babister

EncouragementElla McLachlan

Life SavingHayley Stone

Sprint ChampionGracie Berry

Flag ChampionKayla Phillpot

Swim ChampionGracie Berry

Board ChampionGracie Berry

Wade ChampionGracie Berry

Iron PersonGracie Berry

MarathonSamantha Archer

Under 13 GirlsAge ChampionMia Ross

Runner UpKiera Warn

EncouragementJorja Boylan

Life SavingLayne Ryan

Sprint ChampionRuby Blackhall

Flag ChampionMiri Maroney

Swim ChampionKiera Warn

Board ChampionMia Ross

Wade ChampionMia Ross

Iron PersonKiera Warn

MarathonRachel Sothern

Under 14 GirlsAge ChampionAbby Adams

Runner UpBrooke Dixon

EncouragementEloise Cantlon

Life SavingSarah Brown

Sprint ChampionAnnika Durante

Flag ChampionAbby Adams

Swim ChampionBrooke Dixon

Board ChampionAbby Adams

Wade ChampionBrooke Dixon

Iron PersonBrooke Dixon

MarathonChloe Gentle

Under 8 BoysAge ChampionEamon Webb

Runner UpBoston Berry

EncouragementEmilio Biordi

Life SavingOliver Llyod

Sprint ChampionEamon Webb

Flag ChampionBoston Berry

Wade ChampionKai Thatcher

Iron PersonOliver Lloyd / Jayden Morton

MarathonEamon Webb

Under 9 BoysAge ChampionFletcher Warn

Runner UpLiam Athanassiou

EncouragementAnton Park

Life SavingJayson Peake

Sprint ChampionLiam Athanassiou

Flag ChampionLiam Athanassiou

Swim ChampionFletcher Warn

Board ChampionFletcher Warn

Wade ChampionFletcher Warn

Iron PersonDane Mitchell

MarathonDane Mitchell

Under 10 BoysAge ChampionRyan Peake

Runner UpRiley Webb

EncouragementJosh Abrahams

Life SavingJoe Cantlon

Sprint ChampionRyan Peake

Flag ChampionRyan Peake

Swim ChampionEthan Payne / Ryan Peake

Board ChampionRyan Peake

Wade ChampionRyan Peake

Iron PersonDylan Pilkington

MarathonNoah Doran

Under 11 BoysAge ChampionJake Sullivan

Runner UpBrooklyn Berry

EncouragementHarry McNamara

Life SavingAaron Lake

Sprint ChampionJosh Tattam

Flag ChampionBrooklyn Berry

Swim ChampionHenri Carrera

Board ChampionJake Sullivan

Wade ChampionJake Sullivan

Iron PersonMorgan Lloyd

MarathonBrooklyn Berry

Under 12 BoysAge ChampionFinn Ross

Runner UpRiley Dixon

EncouragementBohdi Ewings

Life SavingZach Coles

Sprint ChampionZach Coles

Flag ChampionDamon Carr

Swim ChampionRiley Dixon

Board ChampionFinn Ross

Wade ChampionRiley Dixon

Iron PersonJayden Maakaroun

MarathonKai Hammond

Under 13 BoysAge ChampionSam Hart

Runner UpNathan Jay

EncouragementJack Kaladelfos

Life SavingScott Purves

Sprint ChampionScott Purves

Flag ChampionScott Purves / Sonny Handforth

Swim ChampionNathan Jay

Board ChampionNathan Jay / Luca Durante

Wade ChampionNathan Jay

Iron PersonNathan Jay

MarathonNathan Jay

Under 14 BoysAge ChampionLuke Sothern

Runner UpAdam Moriatis

EncouragementMatthew Emanuel

Life SavingJed Buckley

Sprint ChampionXavier Managreve

Flag ChampionXavier Managreve

Swim ChampionLuke Sothern

Board ChampionAdam Moriatis

Wade ChampionLuke Sothern

Iron PersonAdam Moriatis

MarathonLuke Sothern

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CLUB CAPTAINS WITH DEAN

J A G C l u b C a p ta i n r e p o rt s J A G Wat e r c o o r d i n at o r r e p o rt

J A G H e a d C o a c h r e p o rt

Being chosen as

Club Captain at Wanda

this year was an amazing honour. I am

very proud to have been chosen by such great mates

and my mentors at the club.

I would firstly like to congratulate all the kids who have attended Nippers this year and had a go. We have had a tough year at Wanda considering we didnt have a clubhouse but in the usual Wanda spirit we made the best of it. 2nd place at the State championships being the highlight.

I would love to thank our Age Managers Tony Rohr, Pat

Managreve, Julie Adams and Pauline Brown for

putting up with the

purple caps all these years. They have taught us everything we need to know over these years and I have made lifelong friends through the 7 years that I have been at Wanda.

We had the time of our lives at the U/14s camp up at Tallebudgera on the Gold Coast. We may have had the worst weather ever (a cyclone), but everybody that went made it worthwhile.

I want to say a huge thank you to all my coaches over the years Dean McMahon, Ian Ross, Dave Phillpot, Kenny Smith and Greg Pierce. It is because of these coaches that I have become who I am today, not just In Surf Lifesaving, but in everyday life. They have shown me you dont have to win gold to be an important part of the club and they have always been encouraging and supportive.

Getting my SRC and patrolling has been the biggest change/challenge

this year and I have enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you to everyone on our patrol for making us feel so welcome.

I would also like to mention the experience I have gained from the Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year award. Camp was such a great experience and I got to meet a lot of amazing kids who were really passionate about Surf Life Saving. I came away with lots of great ideas and am really keen to hopefully get some of them up and running at Wanda.

Finally I would just like to say that Nippers doesnt end at the U/14s. Myself and quite a few of our group are really keen to be involved next year and beyond. I know I still have a lot I can learn from my coaches and hopefully even some skills that I can pass on to the younger Nippers.

Jed Buckley

Ive never seen Cronullas surf as bad as this season which made it testing for our Nippers but we found a way to get through. With a shoredump every Sunday it made it tough for training and Sunday racing but you all gave it your best shot which is all we can ask!

A big thanks to all those who helped out with the setup & packup each

Sunday & as usual the committed group of Water Safety helpers who make it all possible. Without the orange army surf races wouldnt happen, so once again a big, big thanks from me. See you all on the beach next season.

Ian RossVice Chairperson Water Coordinator

My report is not about naming individuals or teams for their great results as they can be seen elsewhere in this book, but about how each and every athlete raced to the best of their ability every time they hit the water and how we trained to race.

The club had some fantastic results throughout the season from Sydney water, Branch and every carnival in between, but what I saw on the 3

days at State was unbelievable! To finish 2nd overall was an outstanding result, but the attitude of these young athletes was just as pleasing.

As coaches we can train these kids as much as we want to make sure they are fit, but I think more importantly we can make them mentally strong and smart in the surf and help guide them in the right direction away from the surf to be better people.

Myself and the rest of the coaches would like to thank every athlete, parent and sibling for their continued dedication and commitment towards Wanda and support of the coaches.

Looking forward to a safe and stronger 15/16.

Dean McMahon

Well I think this season can be labelled year of the shoredump.

At the start of April 2014 I asked all the kids to set themselves a goal for the season ahead. No matter how big or small that goal was I am confident many of them reached it. We had individuals in the water and on the beach who reached their goals and teams that did the same.

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This season I had the honour of

being chosen as the Club Captain. I had lots

of fun watching and helping all the Nippers just starting an

amazing journey.

I started Nippers in the U6s and I have loved every minute of it, from the hard training sessions to sitting under the Wanda tent in the pouring rain at State. I have made so many friendships that I will cherish for years.

This year Wanda went extremely well at State, coming second on an overall point score. This would not

have been possible without some very important people.

Firstly, I would like to thank all the water safety that gave up all their time to come to Nippers, training and carnivals to keep us safe in the water. Secondly, thank you to all the mums and dads who brought us down every week, every training session and every carnival rain, hail or shine. Lastly, and my biggest thank you goes to the coaches who have guided us all the way through our Nipper years. So thank you so much Dean McMahon, Ian Ross, Dave Phillpot and right back to the U8s wade training with Ken Smith.

The U14s trip away was like icing on the cake. It was a great way to end my Nipper years, celebrating with all my friends. We had so much fun in Queensland, at Wet n Wild,

shopping and just having fun together as a group. We had lots of fun fundraising, so thanks to everyone that bought a snow cone!! This trip would not have been successful without our Age Manager, Julie Adams and our assistant Age Manager, Pauline Brown. Also thanks for putting up with us every week. Our U14s year would not have been the same without you. I hope all the younger Nippers stay till the end and get to have all the great experiences including the trip away.

Finally, I want to thank the club for giving me such great opportunities and I encourage all the young Nippers and Nipperettes to continue on this amazing journey all the way to the U14s. I look forward to seeing you all in senior club.

Abby Adams

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J A G Wat e r S a f e t y C o o r d i n at o r R e p o rt

Thank you to all for your help in donning the orange and providing water safety each and every Sunday, at carnivals, club activities and training. It was great that we always had more than our minimum numbers to hold these events. Without your support and dedication we cant enjoy the activities that we do as a club.

Thanks also to those new members especially those with Nippers in the U8 and U9 who got their bronzes this year. It is so important as one generation moves on and the next come through that we continue to maintain our numbers.

The commitment, energy and support you give to water safety is something all at the club are extremely thankful for. You make the water an actively safe environment for one and all and thats something you should all be proud of.

A special thanks to Purnell Motors our long term Water Safety Sponsor who have been supporting Wanda since 1999.

John Brown

At Wanda we are so fortunate to have a fantastic and dedicated water safety group made up of Nipper parents, former Nippers and former Nipper

parents, as well as our next batch of budding life savers from the U14s.

JO HANDFORTH & DAVID PHILLPOTU11 SURF ED

J A G S u r f L i f e S av i n g C o o r d i n at o r r e p o rt

J A G I R B C o o r d i n at o r R e p o rt

This was our first season of running a specialised surf education program each Sunday morning. This was in addition to what age groups do with their Age Managers each week. With the help of Karen Ross and Jo Handforth we covered First Aid, CPR, signals and tube rescue.

The program involved rotating age groups each week, starting with the Under 7s who learnt basic recovery positions - up to the under 13s who were learning more advanced first aid and preparing them for their SRC course that they will be learning as they head for the under 14s . Karen took the CPR, Jo tube rescue

and I did signals and first aid. We encouraged the Age Managers to get involved, as well as any parents that were watching from the sidelines.

From the reaction we got from the kids it was fair to say that most really enjoyed what they were learning. Being our first season it was a learning curve for us as much as the kids. We listened and learned from feedback that we got from parents and Age Managers as the season progressed.

Id also like to congratulate all our new Nipper SRC holders and patrolling members. Each season Karen and I take the Under 14s through their SRC so they can

become lifesavers and do patrols down at Wanda on weekends throughout summer. This year we had a great group of eager young guys keen to become lifesavers. Within the group, we had Jed Buckley and Sarah Brown who ended up excelling themselves in junior lifesaving and doing the club proud with their achievements.

Next season we aim to continue with the surf education of all Nippers to help make Wanda a stronger surf lifesaving club which is what it is all about.

David Phillpot

We have had some trying conditions this season with the Wanda shorie and rough surf at the State Titles in Umina, but all our guys stepped up to the plate and gave it their all and made sure our kids were safe in the water.

These guys are the first ones on the beach in the morning setting up and

are the last ones off the beach and never complain! They also do many hours behind the scenes maintaining and keeping our motors and IRBs in tip top condition.

Thank you Adam Buckley, Mick Conroy, Mark Sothern, Brett Porteous and our newest member of the A Team Brett Atkinson, you guys

make my job easy and fun !

See you all next season.

Steve Stavrou

Surf education was a real focus for Wanda Nippers this year.

I would like to thank all the IRB drivers and crewies for all their help this season. I have had an absolute ball working with these volunteers.

DAVID PHILLPOT

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J A G A g e M a n a g e rs R e p o rt s

The purple caps are certainly an active and energetic group of girls.

It was wonderful to watch them make new and different

friends each week.

The girls thoroughly enjoyed the proficiency water activities and their trepidation at the beginning of the season was only temporary. They loved the wash out and spent most Sunday mornings getting very wet and sandy. We have some fantastic sand sprinters, who I am sure will emerge to be future champions. The girls had a wonderful time at Gunnamatta and were very capable on the board after a bit of practise. They all excelled in their first proficiency. The girls had many opportunities to learn about surf awareness and beach safety.

The parental support each week was amazing. We had regular helpers who would take on extra responsibilities, and then an abundance of parents who were happy to continually lose in tug of war, or stand in the water for the morning with hoops or buckets.

Thank you to Brock, Scott, Colin and Karen whose energy levels matched the girls each week! Brocks activities were always very creative and gradually introduced the girls to the surf. Watching Brock squeeze through the hoops each week was also a comical highlight. Brocks Golden Thongs were a very special award and were won by a different girl each week.

We had many girls achieve their 100%. We hope to see all the purple caps back next year to build on their water confidence, surf awareness and of course to keep having fun at the beach.

Christie Considine

Well a first year under our belt for the junior life guards in training, as

well as the Age Managers and the parents. What a

learning curve for all. We saw a few tears, some whinging but most of all laughter and smiles could be heard all over the shire from this great group of young men.

It started off rocky, with the three Age Managers Jenny, Glen and I all new at it. After a few lessons, we hit our straps and the only thing holding us back was the shore break at Wanda. The boys were split about 50 50 between those confident and those water hesitant, but after some fun games, all of our young men made it through the competency with flying colours, some going twice just for kicks.

It has been a pleasure to not only see the friendships and social aspect of the boys interactions with each other and the managers improving every week, but the confidence of those more hesitant grow always the highlight of my day.

The lessons set down for the boys such as slip slop slap, stranger danger and the safe zones of the beach were recited by all whenever we quizzed them.

We had speed in boys like Josh who seemed to win most of our races on the beach but to all the boys credit they never gave up with Jimmy, Ryan and Luke all taking out the title of flags champ for the day. Each boy tried his hardest to improve each and every week, with sportsmanship displayed that went above and beyond boys of 6 years of age. It showed the young men these boys will grow into.

A special mention to our Age Manager mentor Tim, for his advice and ready ear whenever we needed a bit of insight or guidance, as well as the rest of the club for their support. So from the Age Managers, the boys and parents thank you for making us all feel welcome and involved.

To the parents that helped week in week out with everything from the BBQ (which the weather gods gave us the day off), to beach set up (yep, it rained and we got sent home), to helping with game set up and getting into the water. To the team leaders that were there whenever we asked without hesitation myself, Jenny and Glen all wish to say thank you. It is so much more enjoyable to the boys and to us to have your support.

It has been a pleasure and an enormous amount of fun for the Age Managers of the u6 boys to guide these young men around the beach watching them grow in confidence and awareness of the beach life at Wanda and we look forward to next year and hope that you all return to do it all again.

Tim Noonan

The red caps had a great season this year. We

welcomed back a lot of the girls from last season

and also had quite a few new Nippers join the U7 girls

this year.

The girls started off a little timidly, but over the summer we saw their beach and surf skills develop. They gained a greater awareness of the water and beach.

We were lucky to spend time getting an understanding of the impact of rubbish on our beaches through the CSIRO, spending time in the life-guard tower and getting an understanding of what a real surf lifesaver is and does through spending time with the big kids on patrol.

Several of the highlights of the season included: Gunnamatta Bay and getting the chance to go on a board and swim out to the older Nippers and learning how to pass the baton for the beach sprints; the weekly Beanie bear awards; the mini-competition days and the presentation day eating cupcakes.

We want to thank the U14 girls and boys for spending some time with our U7 girls this year as this interaction lead to greater confidence for the girls.

Congratulations to all those Nippers who completed the season and to those that gained 100%, 200% and 300% awards.

A big thank you to the parents for helping out this year, especially in the water and having fun relay races with the girls, as the smiles on their faces say it all.

We look forward to seeing you on the beach in 2015/16.

Kaylene, Kylie & Michael

It has been an absolute joy to see the u7 boys improve

from week to week. Give or take, we had 33 boys

every week and they all excel in different ways.

Each week, we split our time up with the boys in certain areas and focussed a lot on games. They were taught them how to listen by playing games with the whistle where they could only respond when we blow it. We also practised baton changing by incorporating it into games. The boys also achieved their water proficiency and enjoyed this experience, most very comfortable with the water.

This year we chose Riley Blacker as our Nipper of the Week, as he always tried his hardest and listened to instructions.

We are very excited for the year ahead when the boys can start competing, as we have many strong competitors in our team.

Santie, Luke and Rod

What an exciting season 2014/15 has been for the pink caps. I have

thoroughly enjoyed every Sunday at Nippers.

Your smiling faces continue to surprise me. As the season has progressed so has your enthusiasm and confidence.

Learning the wade was a little scary for some, but you all gave it a go and made me very proud each week. Thank you to Kurtis Smith for running the weekly training session, your knowledge, experience and willingness to help out is a great asset to Wanda Nippers.

This being our first year for attending carnivals, all the girls that participated showed great sportsmanship. The 4-Way carnival at North Cronulla was our first major carnival which became a very exciting day. The Wanda u8

girls made a clean sweep of the gold medals on offer that day. 1st Flags Keira V, 1st Sprint Keira V and 1st Beach relay team Consisting of Keira V, Grace S, Hollie A and Lily C.

The other major carnival we attended was the Sydney Branch carnival at Maroubra beach. All the girls tried their best and made me very proud to be their Age Manager. Keira V won Gold in the Flags. This was a brilliant effort in very hot conditions.

Congratulations to the 100% attendance girls Giselle A, Alexandra C, Harper C, Jade D, Abigail H, Imogen L, Chloe M and Grace S. I would like to thank all the parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters and friends for taking the time to get you to Nippers on a Sunday, carnivals and extra training days. A special mention must go to Imogen Lammers who attended 15 of the possible 15 Nipper days this season. Imogen is always very enthusiastic at Nippers, loves a chat, asks lots of questions and always has some important information to enlighten us with.

Again another thank you to all the parents for helping out during the season on BBQ duty, set up duty, water safety, marshalling, carrying the pink bucket, toilet trips and officiating on championship days. Without your help Nippers on a Sunday would not happen. Thank you to the parents that completed their Bronze Medallion, Age Managers and Officials courses throughout the season your involvement is very much appreciated but also necessary to run the Nipper activities each week.

To my assistants Nathan, Geoff, Stefan, and Sean. You are all brilliant, I could not do my job without you guys beside me every Sunday.

Next season will be a major transition for the girls. Two more Surf Lifesaving disciplines will be

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Indhi-Chai Sleeman, Chelsea Sutton, Jade Tattam, Katie Tegal, Maya Valor Sueno, Charlotte Whalan & Madeleine Wyse . Each & every one of you has contributed to the U9 Girls team in a massive way & you have made Wanda proud.

A Very Big Thank You to Andrew for helping out as an Assistant Age Manager for the whole season & thanks to Shane, our Co Age Manager & our other Assistant Age Manager HB for your help & support at the beginning of the season. A huge thank you must also be given to our Water Safety, Coaches and the Wanda Committee.

Thank you to all the parents, carers & grandparents, who came down on a Sunday. Thank you to those who took on extra duties. Eg:. Obtaining their Bronze Medallion, helping with training, setting up & pull downs, BBQ duties, officiating at Carnivals and other general duties on any given Sunday (or Saturday). Without your help, Nippers couldnt happen.

It has been a pleasure to see all the girls give their best during th