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General

Bush Fire Appeal Fund-Raiser – 7.30pm Tonight!
The Mentone Life Saving Club is happy to announce a benefit to raise funds for the Bush Fire Appeal this Friday night the 17th January 2020. Meals will be on as usual, please book through the website. Last orders 7pm and tables removed by 7:30pm.

$5 door charge going straight to the Bush Fire Appeal. Performers are donating their time and equipment and Mentone Lifesaving Club will make a donation from bar sales.

Come for dinner and stay to enjoy performances by INSTYNKT, whatshisface, Harley Luscombe, and DJ Jack Pyper.

Junior/Youth/Senior/Boaties Carnival payments for February
Payment for ALL February carnivals is due by 20 January and the fee is $35. Carnival dates and programs are available at https://lsv.com.au/2019-2020-sports-calendar/

Masters carnival at Lorne 8 February
Anyone interested in competing at Masters this year needs to pay $51 via their portal by 20 January. Gav Roberts is coordinating our team this year and would like to hear from you. Please email him on gavandnadine@gmail.com

Aussies 2020
If you are thinking of competing at Aussies this year, please see the latest circular for details. Please note that early bird fee is $100 if paid by 14 February. After that th e fee is $150. Please email Bern at mlscseniorsport@gmail.com if you have any queries.

Australia Day Swim
The Great Australia Day Swim will take place on Sunday January 26th at The Brighton Lifesaving Club. Options include 650m, 1400m, 2500m, as well as the 200/300m Junior Dash for 7-12yo’s. Live entertainment, food stalls, t-shirts, swim caps and more. Registration fee for the Junior Dash is $20, which includes a Tee Shirt, fruit, ice creams and Nivea Sunscreen. Entry for 650m, 1400m and 2.5km is $45. More information via https://greataustraliadayswim.com.au

Summer Kitchen
Don’t forget to book in for your Thursday/Friday night meal at the Summer Kitchen via https://mentonelsc.com/summer-kitchen/

Juniors

Nipper Sunday 19 Jan
Next Nippers Session is this Sunday 19 Jan. 9:45am arrival for a 10am start. Weather looks good with a high of 27 and light SE winds. There is a risk of smoke haze that we will be monitoring and address on the day.

Note – there will not be a Nippers session on Australia Day Weekend

Mentone LSC Indoor Swimming at Bayside Aquatics
The Mentone LSC Monday Night Swim at Bayside Aquatics (corner of Lucerne and Como Parade) starts up on Monday 20 Jan 7:45pm to 8:45pm. We will have lanes for adults, Nippers and also learn to swim. Casual rate is $8 per session or $60 for the term. We have a 50% discount for every family member beyond 2.

Junior Competition for January (sign up deadline is 20 January)

Jan Juc Saturday 15 Feb $35
Pt Leo Sunday 22 Feb $35

To sign up for Carnivals

    Login to the LSV Portal Site here
    Select Memberships->Renewals, Payments and Transfers
    Select Make Payment (for Mentone)
    Transaction info
        Transaction Type = Carnival entry fee
        Payment Details = [Carnival name here] entry fee for [Insert Nipper name here] for [insert age group here] – Please note entering Age group is very important.
        Amount = $35

Jim Wall Iron Rescheduled
The Jim Wall Iron has been rescheduled for the end of Feb. We will send the new date soon. If you would like to attend or would like more info contact Greg Schmidt

Mentone LSC Seals training (intro to board and swim for U8-U11
Mentone LSC provides introductory training for boarding and open water swimming. More info on these sessions and times can be found here.

Upcoming Seals Sessions:

Wednesday 29 Jan 5pm – 6:30pm

Mentone Development/Performance Squad
Mentone LSC provides training sessions for U10-U13 who want to do additional training for competition. These sessions include Surf, Swim, Beach, Run and Pilates. These sessions are held at Mentone throughout the week. For more info, signup for the Teamstuff group here.

Seniors/Youth

Youth Senior Training Schedule
You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here

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Manly and Freshwater carnivals
Final call for any athletes wishing to compete at Manly Nipper Nats (19 January U13 and U14) or at Manly Open or Freshwater Open (25 and 26 January for U14 to Open) to make payment via your portal for $35 per carnival by Friday 10 January. Enquiries to mlscseniorsport@gmail.com

Masters carnival at Lorne 8 February
Anyone interested in competing at Masters this year needs to pay $51 via their portal by 20 January. Gav Roberts is coordinating our team this year and would like to hear from you. Please email him on gavandnadine@gmail.com

Aussies 2020
If you are thinking of competing at Aussies this year, please see the latest circular for details. Please note that early bird fee is $100 if paid by 14 February. After that the fee is $150. Please email Bern at mlscseniorsport@gmail.com if you have any queries.

Australia Day Swim
The Great Australia Day Swim will take place on Sunday Janu ary 26th at The Brighton Lifesaving Club. Options include 650m, 1400m, 2500m, as well as the 200/300m Junior Dash for 7-12yo’s. Live entertainment, food stalls, t-shirts, swim caps and more. Registration fee for the Junior Dash is $20, which includes a Tee Shirt, fruit, ice creams and Nivea Sunscreen. Entry for 650m, 1400m and 2.5km is $45. More information via https://greataustraliadayswim.com.au

Summer Kitchen
Don’t forget to book in for your Thursday/Friday night meal at the Summer Kitchen via https://mentonelsc.com/summer-kitchen/

Juniors

Nippers – First Session Back Sunday 19th January
Our first Sunday Nippers of 2020 will be Sunday 19 Janu ary.

Age Group Nights
We have Age Group Nights at the Club on Thursday evenings. These nights are a great chance to socialise with other families from Mentone. The bar and Mentone Kitchen will be open.

Junior Competition for February (sign up deadline is 20 January)

Jan Juc Saturday 15 Feb $35
Point Leo Sunday 23 Feb $35

To sign up for Carnivals

Login to the LSV Portal Site here
Select Memberships->Renewals, Payments and Transfers
Select Make Payment (for Mentone)
Transaction info
Transaction Type = Carnival entry fee
Payment Details = [Carnival name here] entry fee for [Insert Nipper name here] for [insert age group here] – Please note entering Age group is very important.
Amount = $35

Seniors/Youth

Youth Senior Training Schedule
You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here

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Youth/Senior/Boaties Carnival payments for January
Payment for ALL January carnivals is due by 20 December and the fee is $35. This includes Anglesea 5 Jan, Torquay 12 Jan and Mordialloc 19 Jan. Please note that Mordi carnival includes Belt and Reel. Programs are available at https://lsv.com.au/2019-2020-sports-calendar/

Christmas Merchandise Sale
Stock up for Christmas this Sunday as we have our Christmas Sale. Lots of bargains to be had!! The shop will be open all morning.

Summer Kitchen Evenings and weekend mornings
With school wrapping up the meals at the club are getting busier on both Thursday and Friday nights. To help prepare please don’t forget to book on line This is a great service by members for members to catch up with family and friends and guests and public are very welcome. Our very popular summer Saturday breakfasts 8.30am to midday also available, and on the Sundays come up for a coffee, milkshake and hot dogs (yes the club kiosk is open on Sunday mornings right behind the merchandise shop).

Patrol
Requal and Patrol
Mentonelsc bronzies, you have two more opportunities to requal this season before your awards expire on the 31st Dec.Mordi has a Requal on Sunday 22nd and Carrum on 29th Dec.
Please make an effort to requal and log on to team app to help patrol over summer.
We are running a heatwave patrol this Friday starting at 3pm. Log on and I will see you at the club

Juniors

Nippers on 22 Dec
This Sunday will be our last Nippers session for the year. Lots of fun, lots of games, and we may even have a special visitor arriving at some point…ssshhhhh!

This Sunday is our last Nippers for 2019. Our first Sunday Nippers of 2020 will be Sunday 19 January.

Summer Holiday Camp 6 Jan – 10 Jan
Mentone LSC will host the 3rd annual Summer Holiday Camp from 6 Jan-10 Jan. This camp is for U8-U15 and will focus on beach, surf and lifesaving skills. The program will run from 8:30am to 11am. On Friday we will have a fun carnival to finish. We also will have an optional event on Friday for U13-U15. For any U13-U15 that are interested we will be taking boards down so that athletes can compete in the Jim Wall Iron Classic at Torquay. Events start at 2:30pm on Friday 10 Jan.

Mentone LSC asks for participants in the weekly program for an optional $70 tax-deductible donation to the club here. This money will help with Programs for Juniors at Mentone LSC.

Age Group Nights
We have Age Group Nights at the Club on Thursday evenings. These nights are a great chance to socialise with other families from Mentone. The bar and Mentone Kitchen will be open.

Junior Competition for January (sign up deadline is 20 December)

Cosy Corner (Torquay Esplanade) Friday 3 January $35
Mordialloc Saturday 18 January $35

If your athlete has never done a competition and would like to try one out. Mordialloc is a good one to start with.

To sign up for Carnivals

1. Login to the LSV Portal Site here
2. Select Memberships->Renewals, Payments and Transfers
3. Select Make Payment (for Men tone)
4. Transaction info

Transaction Type = Carnival entry fee
Payment Details = [Carnival name here] entry fee for [Insert Nipper name here] for [insert age group here] – Please note entering Age group is very important.
Amount = $35

Jim Wall Iron 10 Jan Torquay SLSC 2:30pm U13-U15
The Jim Wall Iron now includes U13. We will have a contingent of athletes attending. If you would like to attend or would like more info contact Greg Schmidt

Kozi Iron Challenge Mornington 28 December 11, 2019
Kozii is sponsoring a 3 Iron Challenge at Mornington. This is open to U9-U17 and will include 3 Iron Races and final rankings based on all races.

For more info go to here. If you would like to attend or would like more info contact Greg Schmidt

Mentone LSC Seals training (intro to board and swim for U8-U11)
Mentone LSC provides introductory training for boarding and open water swimming. More info on these sessions and times can be found here.

Seniors/Youth

Mentone Gold/Mini-Gold – Tuesday 24th December
Consisting of a 3k run, a 3.7k ski, a 2k board and a 1.2k swim, it is considered the pinnacle of sporting achievement at Mentone LSC to win this event. Entries may be as individuals or as teams. Individuals must be able to ski.

For the 14’s there is also the option to complete a Mini Gold. This consists of a 3k run, a 2k board and a 1k swim.
Parents welcome to enter too, and helpers will be required.
The race will start at 8:30 sharp. If everyone could get down to the club at 7:30 to help with set up that would be great.

Please contact Aaron Hamstead ASAP if you are participating and indicate whether you are entering (Gold or Mini Gold) and which ski and board you will use. Club skis and boards will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Manly/Freshwater Carnival – 25/26th January
Please let Aaron Hamstead know by Sunday 22nd December if you are planning to attend. We have accommodation and trailer towing. If you want to go but your parents can’t take you let Aaron know as there will likely be space in other people’s cars.

Youth Senior Training Schedule
You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here
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Youth/Senior/Boaties Carnival payments for January

Payment for ALL January carnivals is due by 20 December and the fee is $35. This includes Anglesea 5 Jan, Torquay 12 Jan and Mordialloc 19 Jan. Please note that Mordi carnival includes Belt and Reel.
Programs are available at https://lsv.com.au/2019-2020-sports-calendar/

Mentone Merchandise
A large assignment of new merchandise has come through and is ready for sale. The club uses Engine Swimwear which provide the highest quality products designed for Australian Beach conditions. For this quality there is a price premium but our experience is there is considerable value from longevity, fit and design. Simply Engine’s product last longer and fit better.
The Merchandise shop will be open this Sunday from 9.30am so please come early and stock up for Christmas and the summer ahead!!

Summer Kitchen Evenings and weekend mornings
With school wrapping up the meals at the club are getting busier on both Thursday and Friday nights. To help prepare please don’t forget to book on line This is a great service by members for members to catch up with family and friends and guests and public are very welcome. Our very popular summer Saturday breakfasts 8.30am to midday also available and on the Sunday’s come up for a coffee, milkshake and hot dogs (yes the club kiosk is open on Sunday mornings right behind the merchandise shop).

Christmas dress up charity Zumba class!
When : Tuesda y 17th of December, 7:30pm
Where: Mentone LSC
Come on down to the club this Tuesday night and try Zumba with our very own Natalie Thomas and help with a fantastic cause she is connect to. The casual class fee of $12 will be donated to Fundacion Arepita Feliz, an NGO dedicated to providing breakfast and joy to the children in hospital care at the Children’s Hospital Dr. Jorge Lizarraga in Valencia, Venezuela. (insta @arepita_feliz)

Expression of Interest New Years Eve
We have had a few enquiries on holding a New Years Eve family BBQ (BYO Food) on the deck. Due to our licensing requirements we need a couple of volunteers to look after the bar. If your considering bringing a few families together for NYE at the club and can assist please email Jacqui mlscvenue@gmail.com .The club is keen for the venue to be open for our members but need a hand.

Patrol
Last day to Requal at Mentone this Sunday!
Sunday is your last opportunity to Requal at Mentone. Please email Mentonelscawards@gmail.com for extra spots for requal this Sunday
Mordi has a Requal on Sunday 22nd and Carrum has Requal on Sunday 29th Dec if you can’t attend the Mentonelsc date.

We have under 50% of your bronze members requal so far. Please make an effect to requal because the club needs help to patrol over the whole summer. All the info is on the new club website and team app, Mentonelsc awards and Mentonelsc for patrol info and logging on to a patrol day over summer. Can we all make a goal to patrol once a month.

Juniors

Nipper Sunday 15 Dec
Next Nippers Session is this Sunday 15 Dec. 9:45am arrival for a 10am start. We have a good forecast of light winds and a high of 22. We will have several coaches and helpers away at the Altona Junior Carnival, so we would appreciate other parents helping on Sunday.

Summer Holiday Camp 6 Jan – 10 Jan
Mentone LSC will host the 3rd annual Summer Holiday Camp from 6 Jan – 10 Jan. This camp is for U8-U15 and will focus on beach, surf and lifesaving skills. The program will run from 8:30am to 11am. On Friday we will have a fun carnival to finish. We also will have an optional event on Friday for U13-U15. For any U13-U15 that are interested we will be taking boards down so that athletes can compete in the Jim Wall Iron Classic at Torquay. Events start at 2:30pm on Friday 10 Jan.
Mentone LSC asks for participants in the weekly p rogram for an optional $70 tax-deductible donation to the club here. This money will help with Programs for Juniors at Mentone LSC.

Age Group Nights
We have Age Group Nights at the Club on Thursday evenings. These nights are a great chance to socialise with other families from Mentone. The bar and Mentone Kitchen will be open.

Upcoming Age Group Nights

Thursday 12 December – U10s and U14/U15

Annual Mixed Age Team Carnival at Mentone LSC Thursday 19 December 4:40pm arrival for 5pm start
Every year on the Thursday before Christmas Mentone holds a Mixed Age Team Carnival. This is a fun event that includes U8-U14 in a series of team events. The events includes sand and water events. No need to regis ter. Just show up at 4:40pm for a 5pm start.

The Mentone LSC Kitchen will be open for dinner after the event. To book a place for dinner go to here. (This helps us order enough for the night).

Junior Competition for January (sign up deadline is 20 December)

Cosy Corner (Torquay Esplanade) Friday 3 January $35
Mordialloc Saturday 18 January $35

If your athlete has never done a competition and would like to try one out. Mordialloc is a good one to start with.

To sign up for Carnivals
1. Login to the LSV Portal Site here
2. Select Memberships->Renewals, Payments and Transfers
3. Select Make Payment (for Men tone)
4. Transaction info

Transaction Type = Carnival entry fee
Payment Details = [Carnival name here] entry fee for [Insert Nipper name here] for [insert age group here] – Please note entering Age group is very important.
Amount = $35

Jim Wall Iron 10 Jan Torquay SLSC 2:30pm U13-U15
The Jim Wall Iron now includes U13. We will have a contingent of athletes attending. If you would like to attend or would like more info contact Greg Schmidt juniorsport@mentonelsc.com

Kozi Iron Challenge Mornington 28 December 11, 2019
Kozii is sponsoring a 3 Iron Challenge at Mornington. This is open to U9 – U17 and will include 3 Iron Races and final rankings based on all races.
For more info go to here. If you would like to attend or would like more info contact Greg Schmidt juniorsport@mentonelsc.com

Mentone LSC Seals training (intro to board and swim for U8-U11)
Mentone LSC provides introductory training for boarding and open water swimming. More info on these sessions and times can be found here.

Upcoming Seals Sessions:

Saturday 14 December 10am – 11am

Mentone Development/Performance Squad
Mentone LSC provides training sessions for U10-U13 who want to do additional training for competition. These sessions include Surf, Swim, Beach, Run and Pilates. These sessions are held at Mentone throughout the week. For more info, signup for the Teamstuff group here.

Seniors/Youth

Youth Senior Training Schedule
You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here

Wednesday Night Swimming
Youth/Senior swimming is on at the Mentone Grammar pool on Wednesday nights at 7:45pm. More info via the link

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Assistant Secretary Role Vacant
Assistant Secretary role is vacant on the Mentone LSC committee, and we are seeking applications for this role. Please find a link to the position description information. Expressions of interest should be made via president@mentonelsc.com.

Please Book for Summer Kitchen Meals
The Summer Kitchen will be very popular over Summer, so make sure you book in via the link to avoid missing out! Services on offer include Thursday/Friday night meals, Saturday morning breakfasts, and weekend kiosk

Patrol

Download team app if you haven’t already, and load up Mentone LSC and Mentone LSC Awards for all the info on logging onto patrols and booking in for your requals.

The goal for every member this season is to log on to a patrol at least once per month over the whole season.

Please contact Colin Williams if you have any Patrol queries

Juniors

Nipper Sunday 8 Dec
Next Nippers Session is this Sunday 8 Dec. 9:45am arrival for a 10am start. Weather looks great. No wind, partly sunny with a high of 27 for the day. It looks like summer has finally arrived.

Age Group Nights
We have Age Group Nights at the Club on Thursday evenings. These nights are a great chance to socialise with other families from Mentone. The bar and Mentone Kitchen will be open. Please book via the link (including for age group nights)

Upcoming Age Group Nights

Thursday 5 December – Development/Performance/Seals
Thursday 12 December – U10s

The Mentone LSC Kitchen will be open for dinner after the event. To book a place for dinner go to here. (This helps us order enough for the night).

Mentone LSC Sport Code of Conduct
If your Nipper is competing Please be sure to sign and return (photo is fine) the Mentone Sport Code of Conduct (attached) to Juniorsport@mentonelsc.com

Mentone LSC Seals training (intro to board and swim for U8-U11)
Mentone LSC provides introductory training for boarding and open water swimming. More info on these sessions and times can be found here.

Upcoming Seals Sessions:

    Thursday 5 December 5pm – 6pm
    Thursday 12 December 5pm – 6pm
    Saturday 14 December 10am – 11am

Monday Night Swimming
Details for Monday night swimming can be found via the link

Seniors/Youth

Youth Senior Training Schedule
You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here

Wednesday Night Swimming
Youth/Senior swimming is on at the Mentone Grammar pool on Wednesday nights at 7:45pm. More info via the link

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Changes in the MLSC Executive members
One of the clubs long-standing committee members Kate Bell has resigned as GM Membership Services, and the position has been taken up by Conor Hayes.

Kate is not leaving the club, and will be continuing as Chair for the Building Committee and Chair for the Club 100 Years Committee. Kate has been a committee member for over 14 years, in roles including President and Secretary. Kate has also represented the club as a nipper, senior and future master. Overall, she has represented the club, formally and informally as a competitor, committee member, leader, ambassador and role model for club members. Kate is a great example of someone who works continually behind the scenes,for no other reason than her love for the club.

Conor Hayes as the new GM Membership Services, is well known at the club as past Secretary, Nipper Manager and Age Manager, to name a few roles. He is highly regarded and respected and, on behalf of the executive and the Club we welcome him on board.

Adult Bronze Medallion Course Dates
LSV have simplified the Bronze Medallion course that enables some of the course work to be done online.
Please save the dates below for Bronze Medallion training.

January: Saturday 11th 8am – 4pm
January: Sunday 12th 8am – 4pm
January: Saturday 18th 8am – 4pm

Patrol

Full patrol and requal starts in 1 week
Download team app if you haven’t already, and load up Mentone LSC and Mentone LSC Awards for all the info on logging onto patrols and booking in for your requals.

The goal for every member this season is to log on to a patrol at least once per month over the whole season.

Please contact Colin Williams if you have any Patrol queries

Juniors

Nipper Sunday 1 Dec

Next Nippers Session is this Sunday 1 Dec. 9:45am arrival for a 10am start. Weather is looking to be a bit windy and wet. We will have some good winds to catch some waves.

The Mentone LSC Kitchen will be open for dinner after the event. To book a place for dinner go to here. (This helps us order enough for the night).

Save the Date Summer Skills Camp at Mentone 6 Jan – 10 Jan

Mentone LSC will be hosting their 3rd Annual Summer Skills Camp 6 Jan – 10 Jan. These sessions will be held each morning at Mentone during this week. Sessions will cover surf skills, beach skills, life saving skills and physical fitness. This is open to U8-U15. More info to follow.

Competition Swim Evaluation (S Badge)
In order to compete at Ocean Grove and Altona Junior Carnivals (in surf events for U9-U11 and all events for U12-U13) your CSE must be in the system when registering.

The CSE (S Badge) is valid for the calendar year. If you got your CSE last season it is still valid until 31 Dec 2019.

Dates and Times for CSE S Badge are below.

Thursday 28 November – 5:30pm
Sunday 1 December – 11:30am

Officials at LSV Competitions

We are required to provide certified officials at Nippers carnivals. Fortunately, LSV have greatly simplified the process for becoming a certified official.

The process now is as follows

Complete an online course
Signup to be an official and get your certification completed.

The important thing to note is that you need to at least have your online training done before the first time you official.

Details about the process can be found in the attached document. The cost is $25 and includes a snazzy LSV officials Polo Shirt (which is sure to impress on and off the beach).

Mentone LSC Seals training (intro to board and swim for U8 – U11)
Mentone LSC provides introductory training for boarding and open water swimming. More info on these sessions and times can be found here.

Mentone Development/Performance Squad
Mentone LSC provides training sessions for U10-U13 who want to do additional training for competition. These sessions include Surf, Swim, Beach, Run and Pilates. These sessions are held at Mentone throughout the week. For more info, signup for the Teamstuff group here.

Monday Night Swimming
Details for Monday night swimming can be found via the link

Seniors/Youth

Youth Senior Training Schedule

You can access the weekly schedule here and join the Teamstuff Group here

Wednesday Night Swimming
Youth/Senior swimming is on at the Mentone Grammar pool on Wednesday nights at 7:45pm. More info via the link

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