Surf Lifesaving Report

Week 3 Term 1 2024

After windy and choppy conditions all week at Long Reef, Shore Surf Lifesaving (SLS) enjoyed excellent weather and surf conditions for Saturday SLS, with sunshine and a very fun, clean 2-foot wave. All boys were able to work on both their water and beach events and were focused on their preparation for next week’s Barker College Carnival, where they hope to retain the Bungan – Whale Challenge Cup.

We were also delighted to welcome two very special guests to Long Reef. Dr and Mrs Collier chose an excellent morning to visit the boys. They enjoyed a tour of the new Clubhouse from Long Reef SLSC Club Captain Tony O’Brien before spending time on the beach interacting with the boys and parents, spectating events, and discussing weekly roles and responsibilities with the Patrol Team. The boys were very proud to showcase all that they do at Long Reef each week.

Year 7 and 8 Nippers

The nippers are developing their board skills, with some testing conditions during the week. Most boys were able to make it out the back on Wednesday despite a very strong onshore wind pushing the waves at regular intervals.

On Saturday, the boards were out again, with several events held, before the boys finished the session with a bodysurf in the flags. The following results were recorded:

	Board Race	Water Start Board Race – The ‘Barry Rogers’	Surf Swim
1st	Richard G	Richard G	Anders M
2nd	Archie K	Dash DV	Dash DV
3rd	Dash DV	Archie K	Toby K
4th	Anders M	Nick W	Richard G
5th	Hamish W	Toby K	Nick W
6th	Toby K	Hamish W	Hamish W

Year 9 and 10 Intermediate

The Intermediate Group has gone from strength to strength this Term, with the introduction of a group of competitive and very competent Year 9s. All of the Year 10 boys now have their Bronze Medallion, Provide First Aid, Provide CPR and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques certificates and are now on the regular Patrol roster each Saturday. Nevertheless, there is still plenty of time for them to continue developing their skills and taking part in competitive events. The following results were recorded on Saturday:

	Iron Man Relay	Run-Swim-Run	Wading Race Relay
1st	Thomas B, Jai VH, Noah M	Noah M	Angus K, Xavier A, Ethan A
2nd	Marcos P, Henry P, Max W	Chris M	Jai VH, Thomas B, Noah M
3rd	Chris M, Tristan R, Benjamin F	Max W	Benji P, Jackson Y, Archie A
4th	Jackson Y, Benji P, Angus K, Archie A

Year 11 Seniors

The Seniors enjoyed excellent conditions on Saturday, with an average-sized swell, light winds and an open beach. They made the most of these conditions, spending most of their time in water events, including swim races, board paddling, pairs board race and team relays. The boys also rotated through their other SLS responsibilities including acting as Water Safety for the younger age groups and completing their rostered Patrol.

The following results were recorded in competitive events:

	Board Relay (3-man)	Individual Board Race 1	Individual Board Race 2	Individual Board Race 3
1st	Rory C, Duncan C (2-man team)	Duncan C	Jake H	Theo F
2nd	Cam C, Douglas C, Louis L	Louis L	Charlie M	Will M-J
3rd	Matthew L, James M, Will M-J	Lachlan C	Charlie D	Rory C
4th	Charlie M, Charlie P-O, Oliver R	Douglas C	Matthew L	Killian F
5th	Killian F, Charlie D, Lachlan C	Cam C	Brodie W	Charlie P-O
6th	Brodie W, Theo F, Jake H	James M	Oliver R	Lachlan A

	Board Rescue Race 1	Board Rescue Race 2
1st	Charlie M, Louis L	Charlie M, Louis L
2nd	Oliver R, Josh C	Oliver R, Josh C
3rd	Lachlan A, Jake H	Cam C, James M
4th	Charlie P-O, Jack P	Lachlan A, Jake H
5th	Killian F, Rory C	Killian F, Rory C
6th	Cam C, James M	Charlie P-O, Jack P

Final Dates of the season:

Saturday 24 February:	Barker College Carnival at Bungan Beach (see separate parent email for details). Patrol Team at Long Reef
Saturday 2 March:	Knox Grammar School Carnival at Whale Beach (details to follow). Patrol Team at Long Reef
Saturday 7 March:	Final SLS session. Annual Iron Man races. Presentations and barbeque at Long Reef

Top image: Dr and Mrs Collier with Shore SLS Seniors