Mumbles 20th Anniversary Ball Saturday 2nd July

This year we are celebrating MLC 20th anniversary.  It order to mark this milestone a ball has been arranged as follows: -

Date: Saturday 2nd July 2016

Time: 7.00pm til late

Location: Swansea Uplands Rugby Football Club

Dress Code: Black Tie

Tickets: £27.50 each includes fizz reception, three course meal & entertainment by our very own Grace Roberts & Friends.

Age Restrictions: 16 and over those under 18 to be accompanied by an adult.

There are limited tickets available so buy now to avoid disappointment, tickets only secured with the exchange of sterling! Available from Bethan Wall, Brian Godwin or Jayne Evans. It's going to be a blast.

There will also be events organised for the younger members of the club to celebrate later on in the year.

This is an opportunity for the parents and older juniors to celebrate the club, please make all efforts to come along!

MLC Coaches

Llantwit Major Nipper Carnival Saturday 25th June

Hi all,

 Llantwit Major Nipper Carnival will be held at Barry Island beach on Saturday 25th June 2016 from. 1st Event 09:00).  

Please park in the public car parks – either the ‘old butlins site’ which is on the left as you approach the far end of the prom (not the Gavin & Stacey end!), or if this is full, the car park on the left as you enter Barry Island (from Llantwit direction), both are pay & display.  I have requested that the ‘old butlins’ car park will be open from 07:30am. 

Officials and place judges will be needed!  

Helpers in the sea would also be much appreciated

Coach First Aid Training

All

I will not be available to hold the 1st aid/resuscitation training this Thursday as I am away in London.

Due to the poor response to the first session last week, I would appreciate it if you could email me (nmmanagementservices@ntlworld.com) to let me know who is interested in attending this training (scheduled next for Thursday 9th June @ 6.30pm at Cawell). If there is little interest at present I will re-schedule this training for later in the summer for those interested.

 

This training is for anyone wanting to take the beach lifeguard or coaches exam this summer or for any helpers/coaches/nipper parents who wish to gain some knowledge or refresh their existing training on 1st aid/resuscitation techniques.

 

Regards,

Nigel Mason.

Nipper Training Cancelled

Dear Nippers

There has been a slight problem with the issue of proof of insurance. Hopefully this will be resolved within the next few days.
As a result, there will be no nipper training tomorrow evening. Please keep a eye via social media and via emails for updates and future training sesiions.

Many thanks

MLC Nipper Coaches

Nipper Carnival Cancelled

All

Unfortunately due to a problem with SLSA Wales public liability insurance we have reluctantly taken the decision to cancel our Nipper Carnival this coming Sunday.

In order for us to hold the event we must supply copies of risk assessments, proof of public liability insurance and other such documentation along with a fee for the usage of the beach to Swansea City Council.

 

Whilst SLSA Wales are taking steps to resolve this we have timescales to meet on serving documentation to the Council.  With the absence of insurance at this time and being minded that we also have to give as much notice as possible to clubs attending we feel we have no other choice but to make this call.

Sincere apologies

Peter Evans 

MLC Chairman

Adding to the email

Hi Folks

We wanted to offer an alternative way for the club to get in touch with you regarding news and information. If you want a way of us notifying you on your phones, in the same sort of way as Text or Whats App now there is a way!

Its called Slack and here is how to get on it

1) Email mumbleslifeguardclub@gmail.com and ask for an invite, stating who you are and what your interest is - IE Senior, Junior or Nipper Parent 

We will then email you a link back inviting you to Slack that will look something like this:

2) So sign into your email and then Click the 'Join team' Link

3) You will then be asked to Enter you surname and forename and pick a username for the Team, then click next

4) Lastly choose a password to go with this and choose 'Join Team', after a short tutorial you will then be in the Web View of Slack! Well done you are almost finished. Now you need to install the App on your phone/tablet or computer (or all 3 if you want)

 

 

5)  Visit your store

Android : Link

iOS link 

and download the app. Its free!

6) Open your newly installed app and sign in to the mumbles lifeguard team: You will be asked for the team name : Which is mumbleslifeguardclub, then the email address you signed up with then your password. 

!

!

 

Thats it, you are in and we can push notifications to you, send us a cheery message once you are in!

Get in touch with us if you have any problems!

Cheers 

 

MLC Coaches

 

 

 

Friday Ski Sessions

Friday Evening Ski Sessions

I will be running a ski session for competent paddlers on Fridays at 18.30 starting this week. 

Dependant on conditions I am hoping to be paddling some long distance sessions and as such this session is only open to competent ski paddlers. If you are unsure of your ability, don't be afraid to discuss to discuss it with me ore one of the other coaches.

Regards

Jon

Beach Lifeguard/Coaching Awards First Aid Training

Folks, 

It is my intention to start regular 1st Aid and Resus training on Thursday evenings at Caswell Bay starting this Thursday 26th May at 06:30pm.

This is open to anyone taking Beach Lifeguard or Coaching awards some time this summer. 

It is also open to any Nipper trainer/helper who wishes to learn about this aspect of the training or who wish to have a refresher/update on any similar training they may have had outside of lifeguards.

All current Trainers/assessors who wish to help with this training will be welcomed, as there are likely to be fairly high numbers and I would like put the attendees into small groups with an individual trainer to maximise the intensity of training we are able to give. 

The sessions will last between 60 to 90 mins, during which time we should be able to pass on vital knowledge/training if we can split into small groups of 4 to 6 people. 

You will not be going in the water so wetsuits/swimming kit is not required.

If you have never done any 1st Aid/resus training before it is invaluable training for everyday incidents not just lifeguard training sessions, so please give it a go. 

You never know when you may need to put the training into action.

Regards,

Nigel Mason.

Juniors, Seniors and Masters

Hi Everyone,

We have started the mid week sessions. What we do for training is weather and tide dependant. 

So, pack 

- Water gear (wetsuit, club coloured rash vest, goggles and swim hat) 

- Dry gear (trainers and what you want to run in!) 

- Water bottle 

Can we ask for safety reason that people turn up 15minutes before the start time of the training sessions! So, We can count numbers, organise equipment and start ON TIME! Rash vest must be worn, otherwise no training!!! 

NO RASH VEST - NO TRAIN! 

Beach Training 2016

Tuesday

Arrive 18:15    

session 18.30 – 19.30pm       

 A skills based fitness session for all abilities in Juniors, youth, seniors and masters. 

(2002 and older) 

As you can see training is for ONE hour!! So you need to be ready to go! 

We hope this helps everyone out, Please find the club on facebook to keep up to date or if you have any question.

Facebook name :- Mumbles LifeguardClub

Ps If your looking for a new suit this summer then get yourself fitted out at Onboard Surf Shop in killay. Summer stock is in and he’s got a great range. If you mention the club or my name you will get some discount.

Onboard is now a coffee shop but still sells everything you need to get in the water! 

 

Thanks

                   Joe Westermark

                    & Brett Gillett

Kit for Tomorrow

Hi Nippers

There is a sale on Rash Vests on the slip tomorrow:

  • £15 for Kids sizes
  • £20 for Adults

Remember no rash vests no training!

If you have payments or forms to hand over tomorrow please give them to Linda.

See you tomorrow

Nipper Coaches

Back on the Beach

Dear Nippers

Beach Training starts again next Sunday, 15th May , 9.30am at Caswell.

Please ensure that you all register on the slip before training, and to sign out when training has finished. Nippers can't train without signing in.

Next Sunday will be a beach training session - looking at fitness, signals, beach safety and craft care. For future sessions, you will all need a well fitting wetsuit to keep you warm.
MLC rash vests have to be worn at the beach - and these will be available to buy on Sunday. No vest, no training. If you have any wetsuits that you have grown out of - we hope to have a bring and buy - so please bring any kit along that no longer fits you.


We will need parent helpers on the beach and in the sea. So please pitch in, any help at all is appreciated, everyone has to wait for the kids to come out of the water anyway!  Please help us to supervise your children, as their safety is paramount. You don't have to get wet !!

Without sufficient cover we will be unable to take the children into the sea.

The BBQ needs willing volunteers to run it - even if it's the Wednesday night only - so if you can turn a sausage or flip a burger please let us know.

Look forward to seeing you all on the beach.

Best wishes

MLC coaches.

Nipper Gala

Dear Nippers

To mark the end of pool training and congratulate you all on your hard work - Mike Davies has organised an in- house competition at Penyrheol LC on Saturday 23rd April from 1.30pm.

Fun for all and medals to be won.

This will be a team event, each team will include nippers of all 6 age groups and will be mixed.
There will be refreshments after the event  - venue t.b.c.
Cost £5 per nipper payable at the event.

In order for us to organise the teams - please email
Mike - michaeldavies5.md@gmail.com
Bethan - bethan.chris@btinternet.com
as soon as possible, and no later then 9th April.

This is the first time we have held en event like this  - and we hope that it will be a great success.

Look forward to hearing from you

MLC Coaches

Nipper Stillwater Results!

Dear Nippers

We would just like to say a BIG thank you to all of you who competed today, as well as as the parents, helpers, timekeepers and coffee providers...............

You were a great team and pleasure to look after.

You worked so hard - and it was a very long day ( we think the slides next door helped the day along), and with such stiff competition, you did amazingly well coming 4th overall, which was amazing.

A special thank you to Rosa and Toby - who competed today, and were fantastic, without them we couldn't have entered the board relays in which you all did so well.

You all deserve a huge pat on the back.

Have a great week.

Results:

14 Centurion
13 Aberystwyth
12 Aberavon
11 Llanelli
10 Poppit Sands
9 Llantwit Major
8 Whitmore Bay
7 Southerndown
6 Langland Bay
5 Penybont
4 Mumbles
3 Sker
2 Rhoose
1 Rest Bay

Well done again, a massive effort from our Nippers!

MLC Coaches 

 

 

 

Nipper Training for the Welsh at Penlan on Saturday

Nipper Training

Saturday 9th January, 6.30pm -8.30pm, Penlan Pool

Saturday 16th January 3.00pm - 4.30pm at WNP.

Training is for all those competing at the Welsh Championships on Sunday , January 17th only.

All age groups to tend the whole session.

Please don't forget to bring your fins, goggles, drinks and something to wear poolside (there may be some hanging around).

You can see the list of competitors here.

We look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes

 

MLC Coaches

Welsh Nipper Sillwater Championships

Sunday January 17th at Cardiff International Pool

 

To all Nippers

This is the only competition over the winter period, and we would appreciate full attendance by all our members as this is a TEAM event.

All new members are encouraged to take part.

Here are the Programme of Events and the entry form - which needs to be returned by Saturday, December 12th to Bethan, Sharon or Sadie at poolside.

It is only a one day event - and it is necessary that all competitors be present all day (unless you are told otherwise by the coaches).

Look forward to receiving your entry forms!!!

Many thanks

MLC Coaches