Mentone LSC Open House Day 20 Oct 9am to 12noon
Mentone will hold its annual New Member Open House on 20 Oct 9am – 12noon. We have information booths for Nippers, Senior, Patrol and Open Water Swimming. We will have beach games for the kids and surf boats for the adults. There will also be coaches and age managers available to talk with new members. We will also run our 4th Annual Mentone Mini Gold race, a 3.5km run to Beaumaris LSC and 3km paddle back to Mentone for U09-U17.
Come down to support the club. If you available to help on the day contact Greg Schmidt
Start of Season Working Bee – 9am to 11am October 12th
To prepare for our opening day on the 20th of October we are holding our annual working bee. This year we are going to put 11 work crews of 3 people per crew with 3 Jobs each and get the whole thing done in 90 minutes!!
If you have some time to spare please come down to the club. It would be absolutely brilliant if we can take some load off committee, coaches, patrol captains.
If anyone can bring a large trailer for a tip run please call 0412 259 631.
Endurance championships payment due by 20 October
The Endurance championships are scheduled for Sunday 10 November at Mornington. This event is open to U12 to Open athletes. Please pay your entry fee via your member portal and specify which events you wish to enter. The program is available at https://lsv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019-Victorian-Endurance-Championships-Mornington-Program.pdf and the cost of entry is $35.
Bay Trail Update
The attached PDF contains detailed information regarding schedule of works, and impact to foreshore access and parking.
FAQs on Season Kick Off Night Sat 19th of Oct
It is fantastic to see the response to the big event to kick off the season. Please pre purchase your tickets now to save you $$ and help us cater. To check out the vibe from our main act Z-Star Trinity, please view the preview video here. Below are the answers to the most asked questions:
- Age Group: The event caters to all age groups. Even if the entertainment is not your thing attending the event promotes meeting other members in a social fun environment.
- Open Day: Yes the Open Day is the next Day and the club will be ready to welcome all our prospective new members and they can hear our social we are!!
- Dress: Casual/Beach – For all those who have Merch they bought at a past concert this event is the night to break it out!!
- Under 18’s: Our club’s license allows U18’s to attend, but they must be supervised by an adult and of course they cannot consume any alcohol
- Food: Please have dinner before you come as there are no meals on the night. Depending on Volunteers (please get in touch!) there may be some yummy supper snacks on offer to purchase
- Drinks: All at our normal bar prices. There will be lots of quality sparkling and iced cold beer.
- Guests: Everyone is welcome. Our club has many people connected to it and we encourage them come along. This event aims connect to many former members for the summer ahead!
- Speeches: No!! But a club representative will “Kick Off the Season” with a few words
- Time for talking: Yes! There will be long breaks between sets and we will have canopies up on the deck who may not be music lovers!!
- Support Acts: The main support act is INSTYNKT with our very own Uberti boys who we hear may share some stage with our other awesome musician members!
- Z Star: On Stage around 9:45pm for 2 sets. The band is looking forward to our event immensely being the one grass roots community gig on their tour. Lets make it a night to remember!!
Tickets on Sale now! Saturday 19th of October Please get around this event! If you would like to volunteer on the night please email mlscvenue@gmail.com
Expressions of Interest now Open for paid MLSC Bar and Wait Staff
Every year the club provides opportunities for our 15+ year old members to gain paid work. There will be shifts available from mid-November to early March on Thursday, Friday nights and weekends to work as wait staff, kitchen hands, baristas, and bar staff.
No experience is required, just bring enthusiasm to learn and commitment to the role! All training and supervision is provided by the club and pay is calculated using the industry award rates.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain employment and learn valuable skills in a fun environment! Please send your formal application including your resume to mlscvenue@gmail.com For any questions please contact Helen Mosse at helliemosse@gmail.com
Applications close on 18th October.
Patrol
Attention all bronzies
We are forming patrol core teams for this season now, Any bronzie who would like to be a junior or senior patrol leader ring Colin Williams on 0431 835 813 or email wcolin1166@gmail.com
We are having a meeting at 8am this Sunday 13th Oct before the annual club patrol inspection happens at 9:30am. Get involved so we can continue to be a strong life saving club. Full patrol starts in 6 weeks.
Our training team is planning to run an IRB course in conjunction with Mordialloc LSC starting in 2 weeks. We are hoping to have a theory session on 23 October and some training on the weekend of 26/27 October followed by some sessions in the surf.
The club needs more qualified IRB drivers and crew for both patrol duty as well as carnival water safety. If you think you would be interested then please fill out the survey via this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BWLGVXK Once we have the results of the survey we will be better placed to lock in times and dates. We will then provide further details about how to register for the course.
Please note that the survey asks about your current awards and your status as a financial member. Please log into your member portal if you need to check these details
Juniors
Surf Session 12 Oct at Ocean Grove
We will have a surf skills session at Ocean Grove this weekend from 2pm to 4:30pm. Weather will be a high 19. Light on shore winds. Surf is 2-3 feet with a 6 second period.
Trailer will be there with club boards available.
Mentone Mini Gold 20 Oct
The Annual Mentone Mini Gold (3.5km run and 3km board paddle) will take place at our Club Open House day in 20 Oct. This race is for U09 – U17. If you are keen to have your athlete participate please contact Greg Schmidt to register.
We will also need water safety, registration and logistic volunteers. If you can help Contact Greg Schmidt.
More info here http://www.mentonelsc.com/mentone-mini-gold.html
Junior Development and Performance Training
Board and Swim training schedule have been released. To see schedule and keep up to date join the Teamstuff Group here.
First Day of Nippers 10 November
We will have our first day of Nippers on 10 Nov. 9:45am arrival for a 10am start.
Nipper Helpers Needed
If you or your teenager would like to help with Nippers we have plenty of roles available (on the beach and off the beach). If you would like to get involved contact Greg Schmidt.
LSV Endurance Championships 10 Nov Mornington LSC
The LSV Annual Endurance Championships will be held on 10 Nov at Mornington LSC.
This competition is longer races (based on age) and is open to U12 – Open. Athletes can do as many events as they like. Full program can be found here
Cost of carnival is $35. You can sign up via SLSA members portal here Please be sure to enter your athlete’s name, age and Endurance Championships” in the PAYMENT DETAILS section.
Seniors/Youth
Surf Session 12 Oct at Ocean Grove
We will have a surf skills session at Ocean Grove this weekend from 2pm to 4:30pm. Weather will be a high 19. Light on shore winds. Surf is 2-3 feet with a 6 second period.
Trailer will be there with club boards available.
Youth Senior Training Schedule
Youth Senior Training Schedule has been released. You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here
LSV Endurance Championships 10 Nov Mornington LSC
The LSV Annual Endurance Championships will be held on 10 Nov at Mornington LSC.
This competition is longer races (based on age) and is open to U12 – Open. Athletes can do as many events as they like. Full program can be found here
Cost of carnival is $35. You can sign up via SLSA members portal here Please be sure to enter your athlete’s name, age and “Endurance Championships” in the PAYMENT DETAILS section.