Posted on February 26th, 2010 by Cottsurf Admin

G’day Everyone,

This weekend will see just under 100 Cottesloe Competitors (yes, that includes the illustrious March Past) compete at the State Championships being held at Secret Harbour. Those not competing are encouraged to attend and support our club. Last night saw most of these competitors attend a players tea where some inspiration was offered by Michael Mackinnon, wonderful speech Mike! Everyone chipped in with an assortment of fantastic food and good vibes…

The WA State Masters Championships were held recently. Cottesloe members performed extremely well. To see these great results, please click here.

Good luck to everyone this weekend at the WA State Championships! One thing not to forget however, is our water safety and first aid commitments. If we do not provide sufficient people at our assigned times, the club risks being disqualified. If you are available to help this weekend, please check the below session times and let Chris Inglis in the office know as soon as possible.

Saturday 27^th February
One IRB Crew or Driver for Session 1: 9:00am in the U/15 Arena.
One Bronze Medallion holder for Session 4: 2:00pm at the First Aid station.

Sunday 28^th February
One IRB Crew or Driver for Session 1: 9:00am in the Women’s Arena.
One IRB Crew or Driver for Session 2: 11:00am in the Men’s Arena.
One Bronze Medallion holder for Session 3: 12:00noon at the First Aid station.
One IRB Crew or Driver for Session 3: 1:00pm in the U/15 Arena.

All IRB personnel need to report to Kingsley Smith, and the First Aid personnel need to report to Anne-Marie Widermanski. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the session commencing.

Further Junior Activities information including States information, Beach and Board Training and Season conclusion, click here.

This Saturday morning will see 16 candidates sit their Bronze Medallion exam. Good luck to those involved and we look forward to seeing some new faces on patrol! The next Bronze Medallion course, which will be the last for this 09-10 season, will commence Wednesday 10^th March at 6:00pm. If you have any friends that have shown an interest in joining the club, get them to sign up now and take advantage of the half price membership offer. Don’t forget, this will also entitle you to a $50 club voucher once the new member completes their Bronze course!

This Friday night, wood fired pizza will be available from 5.30pm in the courtyard. It’s sure to be another amazing sunset and with this glorious weather, what better place than Cottesloe to enjoy an end of week beer – Bar open from 5pm.

On Sunday afternoon/evening/night, the club will have the After States Party! This is the Sunday Session, club priced drinks and DJ on offer. It would be great to see everyone there to offer congratulations to the Competitors and officials over the weekend. The long weekend is on Monday, there is no excuse! (except if your on Patrol).

Speaking of Patrols, this weekend are the following

            Saturday morning 9am – 1pm           – Patrol 6 – Captain – Andy Elliott
            Saturday afternoon 1pm – 5pm         – Patrol 16 – Captain – Chris Payne
            Sunday morning 9am – 1pm              – Patrol 3 – Captain – Peter Bryant
            Sunday afternoon 1pm – 5pm            – Patrol 9 – Captain – Corey Patterson
            Monday morning 9am – 1pm             – Patrol 14 – Captain – Katie Redbond
            Monday afternoon 1pm – 5pm           – Patrol 8 – Captain – Anthony Whelan

As it will be a blistering weekend, the discretions are open to Captains to extend their Patrols. Please be vigilant and mindful of your duties as Lifesavers at Cottesloe. Those competing this weekend best confirm your substitutes (equivalent award) if you haven’t already done so. Those rostered and not on Patrol will be pulled from the carnival.

The following weekend is the Junior State Championships being held at Trigg Beach, again, all are encouraged to support our Junior members where possible. Next Wednesday evening, Dean has organised a junior players tea. Keep a watchful eye for more information on this.

The Sculptures by the Sea are starting next week, that’s right they’re back and the upstairs portion of the club will generally be occupied by them so it would be appreciated if members respect the group from Sculptures and limit themselves to the club courtyard.

AFL Footy is just around the corner, please take an interest in the CSLSCFC – no need to enquire, just register an email interest to admin@cottsurf.com with the subject title being CSLSCFC. Full registration details will then be forwarded.

What we need from you is a commitment up front now of your $50 (full season) payment.

Complete details will be released shortly, but upon a minimum of 61 tipsters, the following will result.

$50 weekly winners bar tab
$1000 season winning first prize
$500 for second
$250 for third
$125 for fourth
$62 for fifth and a
$50 bar tab for last!!  

The competition is internet based and if you want to hear more about the brilliance of the concept, speak with Cottesloe’s gaming guru, Martin Johnson next time you’re having a beer on a Friday night!

Friday 26th         Wood fired Pizza at club
Saturday 27th     State Championships Secret Harbour
Sunday 28th       State Championships Secret Harbour
Sunday 28th       After States party – bar from 3pm an DJ from 5pm
Wednesday 3rd  Junior BBQ and Shirt presentation
Saturday 6th       Junior States – Trigg
Sunday 7th         Junior States – Trigg

See you at Cottesloe.

Regards,

Richard Olson
Club President