General
U13 LSV Development Camp
Applications are open for LSV’s Under 13 Development Camp which will be held Friday 27 – Sunday 29 March near Myrniong.
Please see the LSV circular for more information.
Send your expression of interest to mentonelsc@gmail.com by Wednesday 29 January.
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 this weekend 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/
Patrol
We are heading towards the middle of the season, all Bronzies need to keep Patrolling at least once a month to help share the load. This weekend we have 3 days to patrol with sunny weather on all. log on to team app to help patrol over summer. Let’s keep up the good work.
Juniors
Nippers Sunday 26 Jan
Note that there will be NO Nippers session this Sunday 26th January
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.
PLEASE NOTE, THERE WILL BE NO MONDAY NIGHT SWIMMING ON MONDAY 27TH JANUARY
Junior Competition for January (sign up deadline has passed – please signup immediately if you haven’t already)
- 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