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General

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

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

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. 

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 register.  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).

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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General

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 2 weeks
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

Summer Kitchen

Please Book for Summer Kitchen Meals
The Summer Kitchen will be very popular over Summer, particularly on warm nights such as tonight, so make sure you book in via the link to avoid missing out!

Weekend mornings come alive!  MLSC teams up with Marriott

Every Saturday morning for summer the club and Marriott services will be offering coffee and cooked breakfasts from 8am to midday.  Marriott provide workplace training and working opportunities for young people with a disability. It is a great win win win for both organisations, the participants and customers!! So spread the word and make sure you come upstairs and enjoy the deck and some nourishment Bookings are much appreciated.  Coffees and light snacks are also available upstairs during nippers  on Sunday mornings.

Juniors

Nipper Sunday 24 Nov
Next Nippers Session is this Sunday 24 Nov.  9:45am arrival for a 10am start.  Weather is looking more friendly this week with a partly sunny skies, light westerly winds and a high of 19.

Photos from Lorne Bootcamp
For anyone who attended the Lorne Bootcamp weekend, photos can be found on the following link.  If you click on the first photo in the list, you can then click the arrow to move through them all. Please email Lisa if you have any problems accessing.

Competition Swim Evaluation (S Badge)
LSV requires that all that U09/U10/U11 athletes that compete in water event and all U12/U13 athletes to complete a Competitive Swim Evaluation (aka S Badge).  This swim is an open water swim (distance varies by age group) that swimmers required to swim in continuous freestyle. 

If your Nipper is able to swim but not yet comfortable swimming in the ocean we recommend attending Mentone LSC Seals sessions (see below).  If they still learning to swim we recommend attending the Mentone LSC swim at Bayside Aquatic on Monday evenings 7:45pm to 8:45pm where have lanes for learn to swim and also for squad swimming for Nippers and Adults.

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) testing at Mentone LSC are as follows:

Thursday 21 November – 5:30pm
Monday 25 November – 5:30pm
Thursday 28 November – 5:30pm
Sunday 1 December – 11:30am

Officials at LSV Competitions

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

The process now is as follows

  •     Complete and 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 here. 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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General

Carnival entries for Youth/Senior athletes

Payment deadline for December carnivals is 20 November. These include:

    Ocean Grove 8 Dec,
    Altona (beach) 14 Dec and
    Sandridge 20 Dec. 

Cost is $35 per carnival. Please pay through your member portal with name, age group and carnival.  

Carnival entries for Junior athletes

Payment deadline for December carnivals is 20 November. These include:

    Ocean Grove 7 Dec,
    Altona (beach only events) 14 Dec and
    Altona 15 Dec 

Cost is $35 per carnival. Please pay through your member portal with name, age group and carnival.  Please see bel ow in Junior Section for detailed information.

Patrol

Patrol Launch Saturday 16th November 3:30pm.
A must for all Bronzies and SRCs.
BBQ on the deck 
At the launch

  • The 8 Teams with Captains and Vice Captains will be announced
  • New Junior Captains presented.
  • New SRC’s presented with their uniforms.
  • Explanation on Team App – how to use and how to log onto patrols. 
  • Information on patrolling once a month for the season.
  • Requal Q&A

Summer Kitchen

Summer Kitchen Thursday and Friday Specials

The Club’s meals open this week and we will have some great specials leading up to Christmas.  To kick off the summer for this Friday there is a free drink of choice for every meal ordered including a soft drink for kids meals.  How good is that!! Please book HERE and include any special dietary requirements in the remarks section.

Weekend mornings come alive!  MLSC teams up with Marriott
Every Saturday morning for summer the club and Marriott services will be offering coffee and cooked breakfasts from 8am to midday.  Marriott provide workplace training and working opportunities for young people with a disability. It is a great win win win for both organisations, the participants and customers!! So spread the word and make sure you come upstairs and enjoy the deck and some nourishment Bookings are much appreciated.  Coffees and light snacks are also available upstairs during nippers  on Sunday mornings.

Annual RSA Course Wednesday 20th Nov.  6.30pm- 9pm
Make sure you’re ready for summer jobs by getting your RSA certificate down at the club.  No need to register just turn up with a pen and $40 cash (no eftpos).  The course is open to anyone 15 years or older (only those 18+ can serve alcohol).  For further information contact Colin Mann 0411 236 118

Juniors

Nippers Sunday 18 Nov

Next Nippers Session is this Sunday 18 Nov.  9:45am arrival for a 10am start.  Weather is looking more friendly this week with a partly sunny skies, light westerly winds and a high of 19.

Photos from Lorne Bootcamp
For anyone who attended the Lorne Bootcamp weekend, photos can be found on the following link.  If you click on the first photo in the list, you can then click the arrow to move through them all. Please email Lisa if you have any problems accessing.

Competition Swim Evaluation (S Badge)
LSV requires that all that U09/U10/U11 athletes that compete in water event and all U12/U13 athletes to complete a Competitive Swim Evaluation (aka S Badge).  This swim is an open water swim (distance varies by age group) that swimmers required to swim in continuous freestyle.  

If your Nipper is able to swim but not yet comfortable swimming in the ocean we recommend attending Mentone LSC Seals sessions (see below).  If they still learning to swim we recommend attending the Mentone LSC swim at Bayside Aquatic on Monday evenings 7:45pm to 8:45pm where have lanes for learn to swim and also for squad swimming for Nippers and Adults.
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) testing at Mentone LSC are as follows:
Monday 11 November – 5:30pm
Thursday 14 November – 4:30pm
Sunday 17 November – 11:30am
Monday 18 November – 5:30pm
Thursday 21 November – 5:30pm
Monday 25 November – 5:30pm
Thursday 28 November – 5:30pm
Sunday 1 December – 11:30am

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.

December Competitions (deadline to signup is 20 Nov)

There are 3 Junior Competitions in December (note – there are age group restrictions on some of the competitions). Deadline to signup is 20 Nov.  The cost for each competition is $35 .

The LSV Carnivals for Juniors in December are:

  • Junior Carnival (U08 – U13) Ocean Grove Saturday 7 Dec – Program of events can be found here.
  • Beach Carnival (U10 – Youth-Senior-Master) Altona 14 Dec – Program of events can be found here.  Note – as this is a beach event only carnival, coaching will be done via parents of athletes attending.  If you are keen to attend please email Greg Schmidt 
  •  Junior Carnival (U08 – U13) Altona 15 Dec – Program events can be found he re

To sign up for a carnival

  • 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]
    • Amount = $35

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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General

Season Kick Off Event – Only 24 Hours To Go!!!!

Don’t forget to BUY YOUR TICKETS ASAP for tomorrow night – $20 online, $25 at the door.  It is going to be a huge night!!!  Lots of great music, fun and chat with a fantastic vibe.  To check out our main act Z-Star Trinity, please view the preview video here.

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 Swimmi ng.  ; 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 be having our 4th Annual Mentone Mini Gold race.  This is 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

IRB Boat and Motor Launch

Our new IRB boat and motor will be launched this Sunday at 10am at the Open Day.  MP Tim Richardson will be doing the official launch for us at 10am, so come down to the club and give it your support!

A Big THANK YOU to all our busy working bees

The club had an outstanding response to our call for volunteers.  The plan to put volunteers in small teams worked a treat. We cleaned the nipper, board, ski, patrol, kiosk, bar, store and change rooms, repaired the big sliding door to the deck, installed new soap dispensers, finished our display boards, fixed curtains and most importantly got to know lots of new members.

For all those who volunteered, we have placed your names on the door for free entry into our Kick Off Night this Saturday 19th of October and watch out for your invitation to our volunteers night on Friday 8th of November.

“Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much.” Helen Keller

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 spe cify whi ch 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.

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 skill s in a f un 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

Get involved so we can continue to be a strong life saving club. Full patrol starts in 5 weeks.
Our training team is planning to run an IRB course in conjunction with Mordialloc LSC starting in 1 week
We are hoping to have a theory session on 23 Oc tober an d 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  

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

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 this Sunday 20 Oct.   This race is for U09 – U17.  If you are keen to have your athlete participate please contact Greg Schmidt ASAP to register.

We will also need water safety, registration and logistic volunteers.  If you can help Contact Greg Schmidt.

More info here 

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  ; Pl ease be sure to enter your athletes name, age and Endurance Championships” in the PAYMENT DETAILS section.

Monday Night Swimming

Monday night swimming is on at 7.45pm, each week at Mentone Grammar School.  We have 1 learn-to-swim lane, lanes for nippers and lanes for parents.

$8 per session or $65 per term

Pay online at Portal.  Please use “Monday Night Swim – Family name – Term 4” as the description.

Seniors/Youth

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 athletes name, age and Endurance Championships” in the PAYMENT DETAILS section.

Wednesday Night Swimming

Youth/Senior swimming is on at the Mentone Grammar pool.on Wednesday nights at 7:45pm

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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.

Be sure to follow us on:
Web
Facebook
Instagram

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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 and patrol captains.

If anyone can bring a large trailer for a tip run please call 0412 259 631.

Bay Trail Update

The attached PDF contains detailed information regarding schedule of works, and impact to foreshore access and parking.

Only 2 weeks to go for the Season Kick Off Night – Saturday 19th of October 2019

The start of the season is a great time to get your crew together to catch up and get ready for the summer ahead.

The club has put on a great night of entertainment so every section of our great club can come together and enjoy a night out with their social group. So whether you’re in the Under 6s or have been a patroller for 20 years make sure you buy some tickets and come on down.

We have plenty of plans to provide the kids lots of fun nights when the weather is warmer but this one is for the adults.

Tickets on Sale now! Please get around this event!

Mentone LSC Open House Day 20 Oct 2019 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.

4th Annual Mentone Mini Gold race 20 Oct 2019

We will also be having our 4th Annual Mentone Mini Gold race on the 20th of October.

This is 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

Juniors

Mentone Mini Gold 2019 – 20 Oct 8:30am registration and 10am start

The Mentone Mini Gold is an event that has our athletes (U09-U17) run to Beaumaris LSC and Paddle back to Mentone (along the coast).

This race is a lot of fun and a great way to build confidence in our younger athletes. For more info on the race go to here.

If you would like to register or have questions contact Greg Schmidt

Winter Nippers

No Winter Nippers session scheduled for Saturday 5th October.

Monday Night Swimming – Starts Monday 7th October 2019

Monday night swimming is confirmed for 7.45pm, starting this Monday 7th October at Mentone Grammar School. We will have 1 learn-to-swim lane, lanes for nippers and lanes for parents.

$8 per session or $65 per term

Pay online using the SLSA Portal. Please use “Monday Night Swim – Family name – Term 4” as the description.

Surf Skill Session at Ocean Grove 12 October 2019

We will have our next surf skills session at Ocean Grove 12 October 1:30pm to 4:30pm. We will have the club boards available.

Mentone Lorne Competition Team Bootcamp 2-3 November 2019

Mentone will host its 2nd Annual Competition team Bootcamp at Lorne on 2-3 November. We will have a range of land and surf activities for athletes and parents. We will finish the weekend with our Mentone Lorne Iron Challenge.

If you are interested in attending please register here https://forms.gle/Ln7yeGij1nfe6VUC9

Seniors/Youth

Mentone Mini Gold U14-U17 20 October 8:30am registration and 10am start

3.5km Run to Beaumaris LSC and 3km paddle back to Mentone. Staggered start.

Surf Skill Session at Ocean Grove 12 October 2019

We will have our next surf skills session at Ocean Grove 12 October 1:30pm to 4:30pm.

We will have the club boards available. Please let Greg Schmidt know if you are attending so that we can pack enough Mals.

Training Schedule

Please check the Mentone Senior FB page for Youth/Senior training schedule.

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