Good afternoon Members,
This week’s update is packed with information, so please take a few minutes to read it in full. We’ve summarised everything happening around the Club at the moment—from upcoming member training to surf sports and the introduction of our new administrator.
The season is well and truly underway, and it’s fantastic to see our volunteer lifesavers back in the red and yellow, patrolling our beautiful beach. Without the red and yellow we do not have a Club. Our lifesaving services are the backbone of everything we do.
This week’s update includes:
Proficiency dates
Upcoming member award training
Introducing Jade, our new Club Administrator / Manager
Our 25th Birthday Family Fun Afternoon on 18th October
Surf Sports intensive training during the school holidays
Nippers is back this Sunday!
🚨IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Nominations open for Forrest Beach Carnival - 10/11 October (U8 +)
Register here: https://clothing-at-eimeo-slsc.square.site/carnivals (Closes 2 October)Nominations now open for North Aussies (U11+) - new process is through this link https://liveheats.com/events/416573 (Close on the 19th October) - get in early to help us make up teams and find out if your profile has issues
Nippers is on Sunday 🐬
Lots of Surf Sports sessions this week - must have competition proficiency & stinger suits are a must:
- Mon 29/9 4:30pm Eimeo beach
- Tues 30/9 5:30pm pool rescue training for U11 and up going to North Aussies at Super Kids Aquatic, Paradise St.
- Wed 1/10 4:30pm Eimeo beach
- Thurs 2/10 5:30pm pool rescue training for U11 and up going to North Aussies at Super Kids Aquatic, Paradise St.
Fri 3/10 4:30pm Eimeo beach
🎶 WHAT’S ON AROUND THE CLUB
Friday Pub Night – Bar from 4pm, food from 5.30pm.
🎵 Live music with Fred & Gary on the tunes
🎟 Eimeo SLSC selling raffle ticketsPilates – Tuesday nights (book online via Project Pilates)
🎟 RAFFLES
Help still needed for:
Friday raffles: 28 Nov, 12 Dec
Goosey nights: 23 Oct, 27 Nov
📞 Contact Brendan 0432 609 627
📋 BLUE CARDS
All members over 18 with their Blue Cards – an important part of our Child Protection policy.
📧 Questions? Contact administrator@eimeoslsc.com.au
TRAINING 🛟 Calling All New Recruits! 🛟
The SRC and Bronze Courses are now open!
The courses will run Sunday's with an introductory session on the 9th October from 7-8.30pm. Fill in the EOI and more details instructions will be supplied. If you are unsure but interested give Cynthia a call on 0418150182. If you are time poor jumping on the SRC course is a great introduction, and then moving forward there is a simple upgrade pathway to your Bronze.
SRC / Bronze:
9th October: 7:00 – 8:30 pm
12th October: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
19th October: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm
9th November: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Bronze only)
16th November: 8:00 am – 3:00 pm (Bronze only)
Note: Bronze will include First Aid as a separate qualification
📌 Course Pre-Requisites
Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC): ✔ Be a financial member of an SLS Club ✔ Be at least 13 years of age on the final assessment date ✔ Complete an unaided 200m swim in 5 minutes or less (pool ≥25m or measured open water, observed before training/assessment) | Bronze Medallion: ✔ Be a financial member of an SLS Club ✔ Be at least 15 years of age on the final assessment date ✔ Complete an unaided 400m swim in 9 minutes or less (pool ≥25m or measured open water, observed before training/assessment) |
🛟 PROFICIENCIES – IMPORTANT INFO
This season’s proficiency process looks a little different, with a strong focus on CPR-GO, which introduces significant changes to how CPR roles are defined.
👉 Before attending a practical session, you must complete your online skills maintenance. The videos explain the new CPR processes, so this step is essential.
During practical proficiency sessions, the focus will be on scenarios, with each member rotating through roles to practise the updated CPR approach. In addition, proficiencies will cover:
Signals
Radio
Run/Rescue
📲 How to Register:
Log into eTrainu (via the Hub – note this is different to Axcelerate).
Complete your online skills maintenance.
Register for a practical proficiency session (this step is required so we can check your online completion beforehand).
If you need help navigating the system, please reach out to your Patrol Captain or Cynthia.
📅 Proficiency Dates - you need to contact Cynthia asap if the below dates do not work
Sunday 6 October – 1:00pm
Friday 8 November – 2:00pm
Saturday 29 November – 8:00am
Lifesaving Regional Capability Workshop
Surf Life Saving Queensland is pleased to invite patrolling members (18+) holding a Bronze Medallion to take part in the upcoming Lifesaving Regional Capability Building Workshop, being held at Eimeo SLSC from 17–19 October 2025.
This workshop offers:
- Free advanced training for patrolling members
- Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue (SMAR) qualification (400m pool swim in 8 mins required)
- Search and Rescue Exercises (SAREx) with realistic scenario-based training
- Leadership and teamwork development
- Interagency collaboration opportunities
Important Details:
- Limited to 30 participants per region – spots will fill quickly.
- Open to patrolling members aged 18+ with a current Bronze Medallion.
- Note - if you cannot meet the swim time you can still attend, you just wont get the award
This is a fantastic opportunity to advance your lifesaving skills, work alongside fellow lifesavers, and be part of realistic rescue scenarios.
Register now to secure your place! https://form.jotform.com/252026815885059
👕 Our New Shirts Have Arrived! 👕
A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors who made it possible for us to offer our new Club Shirts at a discounted rate!
✅ All pre-orders have been packed and are either on their way or ready for collection at Nippers this Sunday.
👉 Once pre-order sizing is finalised, the remaining shirts will be released for general sale.
A special shoutout to Zara for doing such a fantastic job packaging everyone’s orders – thank you!
Welcome to Our New Club Administrator / Club Manager
We’re thrilled to welcome Jade as our new Club Administrator / Club Manager! Over the past few weeks, Jade has been shadowing Marg to learn the ropes and settling into life at Eimeo after moving up from the coast with her son and their very cute puppy. She’ll be working similar hours to Marg – Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Be sure to say hello when you see her around the Club and help her put names to faces.
Although Marg has now officially retired, she certainly won’t be a stranger. Once she returns from her holiday, we’ll be hosting farewell drinks to celebrate her enormous contribution to the Club. Keep an eye out for the invitation.
🎉 25th Anniversary Family Afternoon at Eimeo 🎉
📅 Friday 18th October | ⏰ From 2:45pm
We’re excited to celebrate our 25th Anniversary with a fun-filled family afternoon at Eimeo!
✨ Highlights include:
Competitive flags event with great prize money
Live music
Delicious food to enjoy with family and friends
As part of the celebrations, we’re putting together a trolley raffle to be drawn over the following two weeks. We’re seeking donations of new items (still in packaging) or gift vouchers/cards to fill the trolley.
📍 Donations can be dropped off at the Club
📧 Or contact Jade at administrator@eimeoslsc.com.au
Let’s come together to celebrate 25 years of Eimeo in style – we can’t wait to see you there!
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🏄♀️ SURF SPORTS UPDATE 🏄♂️
Eimeo absolutely smashed it at the Magnetic Island Carnival, hosted by Arcadian Surf Life Saving Club over the weekend! 🏖️💪
A huge thank you to our coaches, officials, water safety, and age managers who made the event possible. Maggie is always a fantastic carnival — not just for the racing, but also for catching up with clubmates and friends from other clubs.
We had 31 competitors across the weekend, from U8s through to Masters (and we’re sure a few of our Masters are feeling it this week! 😅👏). Taking out 2nd Overall is a massive achievement — well done to everyone who represented Eimeo with such pride and spirit. 💛💙
📌 Upcoming Carnivals & Nominations
🌊 Forrest Beach Carnival (U8+)
📅 10–11 October | 📝 Register [here] (closes 3 October)
🌊 North Aussies (U11+)
📝 Register [here] (closes 19 October)
⚠️ Note: This is a new process and there may be teething issues. If a youth holds an award, they must register through their own Live Heats account. Get in early to help us form teams.
🌊 State Youth Titles – NBB Team
📝 Expression of Interest Form: https://form.jotform.com/252320569523051
Please note: Ross, our Director of Surf Sport, will review and endorse all Expressions of Interest for competitor approval.
🌊 Flynn & Gabby 🌊
Well done to Flynn and Gabby who competed in the Shaw & Partners World Ocean Series at Burleigh Heads today! Both represented Eimeo brilliantly and held their own against some tough Southern competition. 💪💛💙
We even heard a few people asking, “Where the hell is Eimeo?” — and now they know! 😉👏
Club Sponsors 2025-2026
Thank you to our amazing club sponsors
