Happy New Year to all members, we hope you had an enjoyable Christmas break ! 

Nippers training recommences this week, as follows:

Monday (9th Jan)  5.00 - 6.00 pm SPRINT TRAINING at Mace Oval

Tuesday (10th Jan) 4.30 - 5.30 pm BOARD TRAINING

Friday (13th Jan) 6.00 - 7.30 pm NIPPERS TRAINING

If you are a qualified member of the club and can help out with water safety on the day of the MMAD swim, please CLICK HERE to register

There are lots of spots to fill so please register as soon as you can.

Craig & Phil

Nipper Nats the all Australian Junior SurfCarnival for U11 - U 14 Nippers is held at Manly (NSW) Sunday 22nd January.  

Please click MORE for flyer and program for the Nipper Nats 2012.  This is closest thing to a national titles for nippers as competitors from all over the country attend.

Attention All Nipper Members 

Please click MORE for details and attachment for competition running at Portsea on Sunday 8^th January – Round 2 of the Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain Ironman Series and Ironwoman Series – a Nipper Board will be given away to one lucky winner!

To buy your reduced price Big Day Out tickets go to http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Circular_152.12.11_-_Big_Day_Out_Ticket_Offer.pdf

Seniors & Masters, sprint training has now resumed and is held at Mace Oval from 5-6pm every Monday afternoon. Coach Jamie Jack works both the mind & body in the pursuit of increased speed as we step things up a notch for the new season. Changes of venue (back to MMLSC) due to inclement weather will be posted here by 4.30pm each Monday.  Junior sprint sessions to start shortly - stay tuned for updates. For more info email Grant - gdgibbs@bigpond.net.au or phone 0408 240 051

Nippers registrations for season 2011/2012 will be closed on Monday 31st October.

REMINDER also that last chance for compulsory Preliminary Swim assessments for all U/8 to U/14 will be at Mornington Secondary College on Sunday 6th November 12.30 - 2.30pm.

Hey you club sufers.  This competition is open to any bronze qualified member

http://www.lifesavingvictoria.com.au/resources/documents/Circular_061.09.11_2011_Victorian_Board_Riding_Championships_-_Event_Information.pdf

The latest Award Training Schedule for the upcoming season is now online under the patrol tab.  If you want to requalify or get an award for the first time check it out.

Click on more to download a copy of the 2011/12 Junior, Senior and Masters Carnival dates.

Looking for an area you can help out the club?  Looking for a fun job well look no further MMLSC is looking for a Sponsorship Manager.

If you are interested in finding out more, contact the club secretary, Nick Wooton on nick@croftwootton.com.au

Are you a serious competitor?  Have you ever considered purchasing your own equipment.  MMLSC can offer some real savings and assistance to members wanting to purchase a board or ski.  CLICK HERE to obtain further information.

2012 Junior State Championships will be held at Lorne on 3rd & 4th March.

2012 Senior State Championships will be held at Anglesea on 10th & 11th March.

Please book your accommodation as soon as possible,  BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment.  Click on MORE for details

Our website has a new documents section that will house some forms that will help us run the club more efficiently. The first one up is a reimbursement application for expenses that have been approved.  You will find this new section under the members tab but you can also click here

Mr Abbott and Mr Hunt took an early morning dip at the Mt Martha LSC in the bracing 9C water with local icebergers ahead of a busy day, with visits planned to Hazelwood Power Station, a business and a community forum.

Nippers Board training commences Tuesday 2nd August at 4.30 pm.

A recent national survey has resulted in the policy of the icon lifesaving cap remaining a mandatory part of our uniform

Important – All members have been sent a Notice of Change of Membership Criteria for the 2011 / 2012 season. Please read through this notice carefully as it outlines changes and other important information which applies to all members.   If you have not received a copy please email Club Administrator mmlsc@bigpond.net.au or click more below to view a copy.

Further updates and information will be available on the website and issued to all members prior to membership registration being open. Below table outlines proposed key dates:

 We trust that you will support these changes which will help improve our programs and services we provide to our members.

MMLSC - Committee

Iron Training with Troy Friday mornings has been cancelled - new time to be advised shortly.

Mounties do it again.  Winning the Victorian Championships 3 years in a row in convincing fashion.  Thanks to everyone who competed and officiated.  A team effort all the way.

 Officials: Jackie Jackson, Tim Harper, Chris Wynne, Ashley Cole, Gary March and people who helped out temporarily. Click on more for the full tally of results.

Training is on again in earnest, click on more to get the latest training schedule.  All members welcome.  It won't be easy but it will be fun.

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