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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club 2020 ~ 2021
113th Annual Report & Financial Statements
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Life Members
1915 S. Heslop * 1969 J. Hill * 1983 J. Sampson 2001 G. Bamforth*
1918 W. Gilchrist * 1969 R. Jones * 1986 M. Burgess 2003 P. Bale
1930 E. Moore * 1969 C. Conrick * 1987 D. Macdonald 2003 J. Bale
1932 C. Milgate * 1970 D. Peachey * 1988 M. Jones 2004 Richard Hadden
1935 J. Ogilvie * 1970 P. Kirkham * 1990 C. Huth 2004 Robert Hadden
1948 R. Hetherington * 1972 R. Copeland * 1991 J. Sedgwick 2005 G. Butler
1951 V. Heath * 1972 C. Matthews 1994 J. Scott 2008 J. Churchill
1952 D. K. Miller * 1974 J. Ramplin * 1996 G. Fehlberg 2009 R. Dixon
1958 D. Graham * 1977 C. Murray 1996 P. McLaren 2015 S. Greenland
1961 S. Newton * 1978 J. Emslie 1996 M. Ramplin * 2015 M. McKey
1962 M. Wharton * 1983 P. Ramplin* 1997 K. Connolly 2016 J. Rodway
1963 J. Peterson * 1983 W. Jones 1997 T. Greenland 2016 P. Scott
1969 P. Herden * 1983 J. Caldwell 2001 G. Counsell 2017 B. Conrick
2020 Michael Sullivan
• Denotes those who have passed away
Life Honorary Members
1965 P. McKenzie 1983 F. J Croft 2001 G. Matthews
1968 J. Tasker 1985 Mrs. E Davies 2001 D. McKanna
1965 A. Pickering BEM 1985 Mrs. S Williams 2001 J. McCloy
1975 J. Watters 1996 J. Matthews* 2006 M. Pasfield*
1976 A. Davies 1997 Mrs. N Adams OAM* 2009 R. Clarke
Life Membership ~ Junior Activities
(Awarded by the junior Activities sub-committee for dedication to the promotion of the Club’s junior nipper’ section)
Nancy Adams - OAM* Dereck Gesell Kathleen Kent Mark Shepherd
Barry Barlow Phillip Gibbs Paul Morgan Mick Sullivan
Peter Britt Ken Gray James Ramplin* Symon Thompson
Brett Davidson Venita Gray Maureen Ross Peter Watts
Evelyn Davies Gregory Kent Lorraine Scott
Life Membership ~ Hunter Branch
Greg Bamforth* Chris Conrick* Tony Greenland Peter Kilmurray
Life Membership ~ Surf Life Saving NSW
Chris Conrick*
Life Membership ~ Surf Life Saving Australia
Chris Conrick*
Hunter Region Hall of Fame
Michael Jones
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Sponsors and Supporters
The Management Committee and Members of the Redhead Surf Life Saving Club wish
to acknowledge and thank the following for their generous assistance and support
during the past year.
Major Sponsors
The Estate of Jeff Matthews McCloy Group
Luke Findlay ~ Insight Building Services The Good Guys Warners Bay
Sponsors and Supporters
Lake Macquarie City Council Kay Fraser – LMCC Mayor
Jodie Harrison – State member for Charlestown Pat Conroy – Federal Member for Shortland
SLS Hunter Branch – Henry & Rhonda Scruton McKanna Fabrications
A&J Air Mick Sullivan
Arthur & Evelyn Davies O’Neills Tyre & Autocare
ASN Charlestown PL Britt Plumbing
Bale Boshev Lawyers Radford Shopfitters
Bluetongue Roofing Redhead Anglican Church
Cargo Espresso Redhead Family Dental
Central Charlestown Leagues Club Redhead Motor Vehicle Repairs
Club Redhead Regent St Physiotherapy
East Lakes Swim Centre RenoBuild
GJME Energy Management Solutions Rod Roewenkamp – Villager Properties
Habitat Studio Architects Safearth Consultancy
Healthsave Pharmacy Charlestown Scafflink
Hunter Document Management Scottech Plumbing and Roofing
John Bale Scotts Plumbing
Grine Brothers Concreting Solo Resource Recovery
Leisure Pools Newcastle The Peak Group
Kracka Surfcraft Tooheys Pty Ltd
MacKerras Family Troy Blatchford
Matt Bale Wave Master
Acknowledgement to Hunter Branch & their supporters
Office Bearers Patrons
Hon: Jodie Harrison The Estate of Jeff Matthews Andrew Robertson
Vice Patrons
Cr Kay Fraser Pat Conroy MHR Dave McKanna
David Radford Central Leagues Club ~ Dane Seymour John Bale
Peter Bale Wayne Stoddard
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Management Committee
President David McCallum
Deputy President Sharon Greenland
Secretary Colin Ekert
Treasurer Scott Faraday-Bensley
Registrar Gail Henderson
Club Captain Andrew Wright
Vice Club Captain - 1 Hayley Churchill
Vice Club Captain - 2 Daren Mitchell
Chief Training Officer Shauna Abrahamson
Competition Coordinator Luke Nolan
Public Officer Jenny Churchill
JAC Chairperson Jason Horadam
JAC Delegate Jason Barr
Youth Development Officers Ashley Watts (Post AGM)
Non-Management Committee Officers Sectional Captains
Beach Captain / Iron Person Boyd Conrick
Mobile Services Officer - 1 Iain Robertson
Mobile Services Officer - 2 Colin Ekert
Board Captain Ray Terrill
Boat Captain Anthony McCallum
Ski Captain - 1 Peter Scott
Ski Captain - 2 Adam Rowe
Surf Captain Jacob Cerniauskas
JAC Liaison Officer - 1 Jason Horadam
JAC Liaison Officer - 2 Jason Barr
First Aid Officer Adam Rees
Environment Health & Safety Officer Adam Rees
Assistant Competition Coordinator - 1 Peter Collins
Assistant Competition Coordinator - 2 Matthew Kent
Assistant Instructor – 1 Andrew Wright
Assistant Instructor – 2 Gail Henderson
Assistant Instructor - 3 Steve Foggett
Member protection Officer - Male David McCallum
Member protection Officer - Female Sharon Greenland
Radio Officer Tony Greenland
Club History Officer Glen Ramplin
Club Grants Officer Mark Sargent
Club Chaplain David McCallum
IT Manager Steve Foggett
Licensee Redhead SLSC Secretary
Colin Ekert
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Sub-Committees
Life Membership Committee
Jenny Churchill John Sedgwick John Scott
Ken Connolly Duncan Macdonald
Constitution Committee
Tony Greenland David McCallum (President) Stuart Macdonald
Mark Sargent Jenny Churchill
House Committee
Tony Greenland David McCallum (President) Gary Council
Peter Scott Karen Davidson (Function Manager) Ross Clarke
Callan Britt Hayley Churchill Troy Blatchford
Michael Sullivan
Competition Committee
Luke Nolan David McCallum (President) Peter Scott
Peter Collins Boyd Conrick Adam Rowe
Matthew Kent Jacob Cerniauskas Ray Terrill
Anthony McCallum
Club History Officer
Glen Ramplin
Club Grants Officer
Mark Sargent
Manager Liquor Licence
Redhead SLSC Secretary ~ Colin Ekert
Junior Activities Management Committee
Chairman Jason Barr
Vice-Chairperson Jason Horadam
Secretary Shelley Macadam
Treasurer Kendal Achurch-Ihle
Water Superintendent Adam Davidson
Registrar Annie Griffiths
Competition Coordinator Lisa Brown
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
Statistics 2020/2021
Management Meetings: The Management Committee met on 12 occasions in the past year to conduct
business and administer the Club’s operation. Attendances were as follows:
POSITION OFFICER ATTENDANCE
President David McCallum 12/12
Deputy President Sharon Greenland 12/12
Secretary Colin Ekert 12/12
Treasurer Scott Faraday~Bensley 10/12
Registrar Gail Henderson 09/12
Competition Coordinator Luke Nolan 05/12
Club Captain Andrew Wright 11/12
Vice Club Captain – 1 Hayley Churchill 08/12
Vice Club Captain - 2 Daren Mitchell 02/12
Chief Training Officer Shauna Abrahamson 09/12
Public Officer Jenny Churchill 12/12
First Aid Officer Adam Rees 06/12
Youth Development Officers Ashley Watts 0/05
Environment Health & Safety Officer Adam Rees 06/12
JAC Chairperson Jason Horadam 05/12
Membership: Membership statistics for the past 3 years are contained in the following table:
CATEGORY 2020~2021 2019~2020 2018~2019
Life Members 32 31 31
Life Members (JAC) 19 19 19
Life Honorary Members 8 8 8
Honorary Members 4 4 4
Active Long Service 35 35 37
Active Reserve 19 22 19
Active Senior 113 120 110
Active Junior 35 27 21
Cadet 16 12 21
Associate (Award) 5 6 7
Associate 46 47 47
General (Includes JAC Parents) 131 290 241
Total (Senior Club) 431 618 555
Total (JAC U/6-U/14) 178 448 371
Whole Club Total 609 1066 926
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
Memberships Season 2020/2021
Life Members
BALE, John BALE, Peter BAMFORTH, Gregory* BURGESS, Mark
BUTLER, Gordon CALDWELL, John CHURCHILL, Jenny CONRICK, Boyd
CONNOLLY, Ken COUNSELL, Gary DIXON, Robert EMSLIE, John
FEHLBERG, Gerald GREENLAND, Sharon GREENLAND, Tony HADDEN, Richard
HADDEN, Robert HUTH, Charles JONES, Michael JONES, William
MACDONALD, Duncan MATTHEWS, Charles McKEY, Michael McLAREN, Paul
MURRAY, Colin RAMPLIN, Peter* RODWAY, Jeffrey SAMPSON, Jeffrey
SCOTT, John (APM) SCOTT, Peter SEDGWICK, John SULLIVAN, Mick
Life Members (JAC)
ADAMS, Nancy OAM* BARLOW, Barry BRITT, Peter DAVIES, Evelyn
DAVIDSON, Brett GESELL, Derek GIBBS, Philip GRAY, Ken
GRAY, Venita KENT, Gregory KENT, Kathleen MORGAN, Paul
RAMPLIN, Jim* ROSS, Maureen SCOTT, Lorraine SHEPHERD, Mark
SULLIVAN, Mick THOMPSON, Symon WATTS, Peter
Life Honorary Members
ADAMS, Nancy OAM* DAVIES, Arthur DAVIES, Evelyn GOLBY, Gregory
MATTHEWS, Graham McKANNA, David RADFORD, Dave
Honorary Members
BRACKEN, John CLARKE, Ross GILMOUR, Max PASFIELD, Max*
Long Service
ALLAN, Gregory BALE, Matthew BLATCHFORD, Troy BOYCE, Alan
BRITT, Peter CLARKE, Ashley CONRICK, Grant DELORE, John
EKERT, Colin EVANS, Owen FORAN, Emma HADDEN, Craig
HADDEN, David HAYES, Mark HAYNES, John HENDERSON, Ray
HODGINS, Ian HUNTER, Brad JACKSON, Paul KENT, Matthew
LITTLE, Dean LONG, Kendall MacDonald Stuart MARSHALL, Gary
MATTHEWS, Glyn MORGAN, Drew NOLAN, Paul OPHIR, Nicholas
PEDERSEN, Ian RADFORD, Danielle RAMPLIN, Glen RAMPLIN, Jamie
RICHARDS, Brad ROSS, Brendan RYAN, Phillip SARGENT, Mark
SUSKA, Chez SUSKA, Shane WATTS, Peter WISEMAN, Luke
Reserve Active
AYRE, Mark BROWN, Lisa BUGGY, Shane CHAPMAN, Stephen
DJODAN, Samuel EKERT, Gavin KILMURRAY, Peter McCALLUM, David
MCDONELL, Bryony McLACHLAN, Stewart MORGAN, Scott NOLAN, Luke
ROWE, Adam STALLARD, Stephen STOWE, Mark THOMPSON, Simon
WHITBREAD, Kylie WHITEMAN, Ethan
Senior Active (18 & over)
ABRAHAMSON, Shane ABRAHAMSON, Shauna Achurch-lhle, Kendall BARR, Jason
BEATTY, Kate BIRD, Chris BIRD, Hannah BIRD, Helen
BIRD, Matthew BLACKBURN, Sally BOOTH, Craig BRITT, Callan
BURGESS, ZAC CALLAHAN, Caitlin CARR, Phillip CERNIAUSKUS, Jacob
CERNIAUSKUS, Matt CHURCHILL, Hayley CLARKE, Julia COLLINS, Daniel
COLLINS, Emma CORRIGAN, Lucas COSTELLO, Isak CURRAN, Emily
CURTIS, Dean DAGWELL, Harrison DALEY, Daniel DANUSER, Seraina
DAVICO, Bailey DAVIDSON, Adam DAVIDSON, Brett DAVIDSON, Karlee
DENHOLM, Troy Di Pietro, Cathy DWYER, Jason ECKETT, Darren
EDWARDS, Mark ELLIOTT, Roy EVANS, Mark FARADAY, Scott
FOGGETT, Keith FOGGETT, Stephen GARNETT, Brad GIBSON, Ashley
HADDEN, Joseph HADDEN, Louis HAMMOND, Michelle HEANEY, Jennifer
HENDERSON, Gail HINCHCLIFFE, Aaron HODGETTS, Dwight HOLEY, Jay
HORADAM, Jason HORTON, Luke ILLFIELD, Jason JACKSON, Melissa
JENSEN, Regina JONES, Khiara JOVICIC, Michael KENNEDY-MYERS, Kathleen
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Senior Active (18 & over) continued
KELLY, James MACADAM, Peter MACADAM, Shelley McCALLUM, Anthony
McCALLUM, Ewan McCORMACK, Robert McLACHLAN, Tabitha MCLOUGHLIN, David
MCMORLAND, Justin MACADAM, Peter MATHESON, Darren MORGAN, Isaac
MUNRO, Jess NICHOLSON, David ORMONDE, Jackson OWEN, Nicola
OWEN, Trevor PAPPAS, Andrew PAYTEN, Anthony PEDEN, Adrian
PEDEN, Emily PEDEN Ryan PROUD, Bailey PULSFORD, Andrew
REES, Adam ROBERTSON, Iain ROSS, Amelia ROSS, Emily
SELKIRK, Harrison SELWOOD, Tony STEFFNER, Lachlan STEVENS, Nikki
STEWART, Nathan SULLIVAN, Jay SUMMERS, Kaitlyn TANNER, Rory
TERRILL, MATTHEW TERRILL, Ray THEISSEN, John TURNIDGE, David
URQUHART, David VAN DYKE, Ross VIOLA CHAPMAN, Rory WEBSTER, Brook
WEBSTER, Greg WEBSTER, Nathan WHITE, Paul WRIGHT, Andrew
WRIGHT, Kellie YODANA, Nyoman
Junior Active (15-18)
BREESE, Jemiah CARSON, Saij CONRICK, Jacob CRESP, Evan
CURTIS, Bailey DASZKEWICZ, Matt EDWARDS, Jake ELLAM, Tarryn
FAY, Alexander FAY, Rebecca FENTON, Destiny GARNETT, Alex
GARRARD, Oliver GRINE, Dante HADDEN, Ella HARRIS, Judah
HEWATT, Hannah HOLEY, AIDAN HOLEY, Ryan ILLINGWORTH, Cooper
JONES, Ebony KENNEDY-MYERS, Lily MILLS, Flynn PAPPAS, Bailey
PENMAN, Luke STEFFNER, Lily SWEETING, Emerson VANDYKE, Caleb
VANDYKE, Lanah WARD, Meghan WATTS, Ashley WATTS, William
WHITE, Nicholas WILMOTT, Ethan WRIGHT, Jayden
Cadets (13-15)
ABRAHAMSON, Charlotte CURTIS, Mackenzie DOGGETT, Zachary ELLIOTT, Angus
HARRIS, Nicholas HEWAT, Hannah JACKSON, Toby LIESCHKE, Liam
McCALLUM, Erin McLOUGHNEY, Declan OPHIR, William OWEN, Charlotte
PAPPAS, Jake PAPPAS, Karman PULSFORD, Lucy SMITH, Sommer
Associate (Award)
COLLINS, Jessica HIGGINS, Clive McGUIRE, Alison MORGAN, Annette
MORGAN, Paul
Associate
ALLEN, Kevin AMBLER, John ANDONI, Alan ARTHURS, James
BANNISTER, Judy BROWN, Dave BURMAN, Luke CLAUSEN, David
CLAYTON, Ross COLLINS, Peter DALEY, Terence DAVIDSON, Karen
DONATI, Joseph FOGGETT, Tracey HAMILTON, Tom HAWORTH, Colin
HOLGERSON, Pauline HOLMES, Phillip HOWARD, Glenn KELLER, Rodney
KELLOCK, Alan KENT, Greg LAING, Peter LAMB, Jo Ann
LOVE, Anthony McDONELL, David McNALLY, John* MADDEN, Les
MILES, Carol O’KEEFE, Michael QUINN, Anthony RANKIN, Phillip
ROSS, Gregory ROSS, Maureen SELLERS, Alison SIMPSON, William
SIRASCH, Robert SMITH, Steve STOJCEVSKI, Sash SWIFT, Kevin
THOMAS, Graeme THOMPSON, Kevin VEALE, Gary WALLACE, Colin
WESTLEY, Mary WHEATLEY, Gerard
* Denotes those who have passed away
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General (including JAC parents)
ANDREW, Eric ANTHONY, Samantha ARTHUR, Danielle ASHTON, Katie
BARNS, Tess BARR, Jennifer BLAKE, Kerry BLASZCZYK, Tanya
BOLLER, Emma BONETTI, Carla BOWRON, John BREEN, Emma
BROWN, Kristy BRYANT, Clint BRYANT, Nikki BUCHAN, Callan
CADELL, Bethan CLINTON, Craig COLLINS, Alison COLLINS, Michael
COOPER, Thea CROSSINGHAM, Anna DANVERS, Daniel Das NEVES RODRIGUES
DIOGO Vitor DAVIS Melissa De luliis, Geoffrey DEACON, Haley
DEBNAM, Aaron DEWAR, David DICKINSON, Greg DORWARD, Sarah
ECKERSLEY, Timothy EDWARDS, Kristen ELLIOTT, Kim Evans, Robyn
FERNANDEZ, Maria GLEESON, Andrew GRAHAM, Brett GREALY, Kristine
GRIFFITHS, Ann GROB, Simon HACKENBERG, Mark HACKNEY, Wendy
HALE, Penelope HAMILTON, Belinda HAMMOND, Brett Harris, Marley
HARRIS, Renee HAWKINS, Byron HILLIER, Lauren HODGETTS, Carla
HOFFMAN, Jenny HOFFMAN, Phillip HORADAM, Kim HUNTER, Kylie
ISAACS, Damien ISAACS, Paris JACKSON, Kirsten JAMIESON, Pip
JOHNSON, Leonie JOHNSON, Sean JOHNSTON, Liam JOHNSTON, Scott
JONES, Albert KEITH, Priscilla KELLY, Melanie KING, Bradley
KING, Dianna KOOSMAN, Shaun KROEZE-Kloosman, Paulien KULECKI, Jarrod
KULLEBJORF, Helena LAIDLER, Kirsty LARNACH, Allan LAWRENCE, Ben
LEMBKE, David LLOYD, Adam LOBKO, Julie LUFF, Aaron
McFARLAND, Grant McMULLEN, AHLIA MCNAMARA, Kristy MELVILLE, Jessica
MILLHOUSE, Michael MONGER, Kelly MYERS, Shane NALL, Jessica
NEWETT, Shane NOBLE, Rod NUGUS, Danny NUNN, Andrew
OFFEN, Belinda OTT, Samantha OWEN, Peta PALMER, Todd
PENMAN, Joanne PHILLIPS, Alison PINTER, Kyron PREDOJEVIC, Mile
REDMAN, Richard REMBISH, Mark ROBERTSON, Kurt RODGERS, Terry
SCHWANDER, Andreas SHEAHAN, Heidi SHEAHAN, Nicole SIMPSON, Matthew
SIMPSON, Matthew SMITH, Mark SMITH, Matthew STALEY, David
STEFFNER, Julie STEFFNER, Martin SYMES, Jeremy TALAY, Suzanne
THOMPSON, Jennifer THORNING, James TREVOR, Alaine TROKE, Peter
TYE, Graeme URGUHART, Jamie VICKERY, Anne VILAIN, Anne-Maree
VINCENT, Jessica WALLACE, Ben WALLACE, Teliece WILCHER, Brooke
WILLIAMSON, Adam WILSON, Nicole WOOD, Rowan
Total Memberships
Redhead SLSC Junior Activities (“Nippers”)
Season Boys Girls Total
Season 2016-2017 U6’s-U14’s 158 145 303
Season 2017-2018 U6’s-U14’s 169 159 328
Season 2018-2019 U6’s-U14’s 205 166 371
Season 2019-2020 U6’s-U14’s 238 210 448
Season 2020-2021 U6’s-U14’s 98 80 178
Redhead SLSC Inc – Senior Membership
Season Male Ladies Total
Season 2016-2017 375 162 537
Season 2017-2018 339 192 531
Season 2018-2019 338 217 555
Season 2019-2020 364 254 618
Season 2020-2021 291 140 431
Total Club Membership
Season Seniors Juniors Total
Season 2016-2017 – Including Nippers 537 303 840
Season 2017-2018 – Including Nippers 531 328 859
Season 2018-2019 – Including Nippers 555 371 926
Season 2019-2020 – Including Nippers 618 448 1066
Season 2020-2021 – Including Nippers 431 178 609
Compiled by ~ Gail Evans (Registrar)
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
100% Patrol Attendance 2020 / 2021
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club has a commitment to provide patrols on every weekend
and public holiday during the season. Those patrols need a minimum of three Bronze
personnel, an IRB Driver and IRB Crew, a Patrol Captain and someone who is ARTC
qualified. Achieving this balance of skills and personnel takes a considerable amount of
effort on the part of the Club Captain and Vice Captains. Members who achieve 100%
of their rostered patrols are significant contributors to meeting the club’s patrolling
commitments.
The 100% Patrol Award is a prestigious award within the Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
that recognises the contributions made by those that attend all of their rostered patrols.
The Jeff Matthews trust generously contributes to this award each year as part of this
recognition.
Congratulations to the following members who have achieved 100% of rostered patrols
attendance award for the 2020-2021season.
Charlotte Abrahamson Shane Abrahamson Shauna Abrahamson
Chris Bird Hannah Bird Matthew Bird
Helen Bird Craig Booth Callan Britt
Hayley Churchill Karlee Davidson Jake Edwards
Colin Ekert Owen Evans Scott Faraday
Stephen Foggett Brad Garnett Sharon Greenland
Joseph Hadden Oliver Hadden Michelle Hammond
Nicholas Harris Mark Hayes Gail Henderson
Dwight Hodgetts Aiden Holey Jay Holey
Jason Horadam Luke Horton Jason Illfield
Melissa Jackson Toby Jackson James Kelly
Peter Kilmurray Peter Macadam Darren Matheson
David McCallum Bryony McDonell Alison McGuire
David McLoughney Drew Morgan Charlotte Owen
Nicola Owen Trevor Owen Glen Ramplin
Iain Robertson Tony Selwood Lily Steffner
Kaitlyn Summers Ray Terrill Lanah Vandyke
Ross Vandyke Ashleigh Watts Gregory Webster
Kellie Wright Andrew Wright Jayden Wright
Regards
Andy Wright
Redhead SLSC Club Captain
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Education Awards 2020/2021
Surf Rescue Certificate (CPR endorsed)
BARR, Mitchell NS11302176 31/10/2020
EDWARDS, Kane NS11302181 31/10/2020
ELLIOTT, Tully NS11302186 31/10/2020
GARNETT, Rory NS11302191 31/10/2020
GRAHAM, Elliott NS11302196 31/10/2020
HODGETTS, Hannah NS11302201 31/10/2020
HOFFMAN, Jet NS11302206 31/10/2020
MACADAM, Brodie NS11302211 31/10/2020
WRIGHT, Brodie NS11302216 31/10/2020
EVANS, Sam NS11380742 19/12/2020
McLOUGHNEY, Declan NS11472998 27/03/2021
SMITH, Sommer NS11470732 27/03/2021
Bronze Medallion
Incorporating Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
HAMMOND, Michelle NS11324010 26/09/2020
HARRIS, Nicholas NS11324011 26/09/2020
HORTON, Luke NS11324012 26/09/2020
BUCHAN, Callan NS11351399 31/10/2020
ELLAM, Tarryn NS11407138 19/12/2020
ELLIOTT, Angus NS11407148 19/12/2020
HOFFMAN, Phillip NS11459130 19/12/2020
ILLINGWORTH, Cooper NS11407158 19/12/2020
OPHIR, William NS11407168 19/12/2020
OWEN, Charlotte NS11407178 19/12/2020
ROBERTSON, Matthew NS11407188 19/12/2020
SELKIRK, Harrison NS11407198 19/12/2020
WATTS, William NS11407208 19/12/2020
MUNRO, Jess NS11440084 30/01/2021
ABRAHAMSON, Charlotte NS11472913 27/03/2021
CARSON, Saij NS11472923 27/03/2021
DAS NEVES RODRIGUES DIOGO, Vitor NS11472933 27/03/2021
DENHOLM, Troy NS11472943 27/03/2021
ECKERSLEY, Timothy NS11472953 27/03/2021
HEWAT, Hannah NS11472963 27/03/2021
OSMOND-DREYER, Michael NS11472973 27/03/2021
SYMES, Jeremy NS11472983 27/03/2021
WESTLEY, Mary NS11472993 27/03/2021
GARRADD, Olivia NS11510304 31/03/2021
Silver Medallion – IRB Driver
DASZKEWICZ, Matthew NS11208225 16/02/2020
WEBSTER, Gregory NS11208108 16/02/2020
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Silver Medallion – Beach Management
BARR, Jason NS11287772 21/10/2020
CHURCHILL, Hayley NS11287776 21/10/2020
FARADAY, Scott NS11287784 21/10/2020
GARNETT, Brad NS11287788 21/10/2020
HORADAM, Jason NS11287790 21/10/2020
MACADAM, Peter NS11287792 21/10/2020
McDONELL, Bryony NS11287794 21/10/2020
STEFFNER, Lily NS11443941 02/02/2021
Probationary Training Officer Certificate
BLACKBURN, Sally NS11313175 18/11/2020
STEFFNER, Lily NS11471785 04/04/2021
IRB Crew Certificate
AYRE, Mark NS11347437 05/12/2020
CURTIS, Mackenzie NS11347439 05/12/2020
HARRIS, Nicholas NS11347441 05/12/2020
HORTON, Luke NS11347443 05/12/2020
BUCHAN, Callan NS11426461 31/01/2021
First Aid
ILLINGWORTH, Cooper NS11380755 22/11/2020
OWEN, Charlotte NS11380759 22/11/2020
PENMAN, Luke NS11380763 22/11/2020
ROBERTSON, Matthew NS11380767 22/11/2020
SELKIRK, Harrison NS11380771 22/11/2020
WATTS, William NS11380775 22/11/2020
ABRAHAMSON, Charlotte NS11443945 09/12/2020
CARSON, Saij NS11352660 09/12/2020
ELLIOTT, Angus NS11352664 09/12/2020
OPHIR, William NS11352668 09/12/2020
PAYTEN, Anthony NS11352672 09/12/2020
SYMES, Jeremy NS11352680 09/12/2020
GARRARD, Olivia NS11477665 09/12/2020
Pain Management Certificate
FOGGETT, Stephen NS11347437 05/12/2020
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Long Service Awards
SLSA – 25 Years Long Service Award
CHURCHILL, Jenny
HAYES, Mark
MORGAN, Drew
SLSA – 30 Years Long Service Award
LONG, Kendall
RAMPLIN, Glen
SLSA – 40 Years Long Service Award
EKERT, Colin
McKEY, Mike
SLSA – 60 Years Long Service Award
GREENLAND, Tony
JONES, William
SCOTT, John
SLSA – 25 Year National Patrol Service Award
GREENLAND, Sharon
SLSA – 30 Year National Patrol Service Award
EVANS, Owen
Compiled by ~ Jenny Churchill
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Club Awards 2020 /2021
Junior of Year (u’15)
Charlotte Abrahamson and Charlotte Owen
Junior of Year (u’17)
Ryan Holey and Jake Edwards
Junior of Year (u’19)
Oliver Hadden
Open Senior of Year
Ethan Whiteman
Master of Year
Brendon Ross
IRB Recognition Award
Ross Clarke
Redhead Bowling Club Encouragement Award
Sally Blackburn and Luke Horton
Education Excellence Award
Awarded by Chief Education Instructor
Steve Foggett
Ross Blatchford Craft Person of the Year
Peers vote for male & female winners
Male - Justin McMorland
Female - Tully Elliott
Peter Mackerras Memorial trophy
Awarded by Mackerras Family Representatives
Brodie Macadam
Pool Rescue Encouragement
Awarded by Surf Sports Coach
Not Conducted – Due To Covid-19 Restrictions
Surf Boat Award
Awarded by Surf Boat Sectional Captain
Joseph Hadden
Redhead SLSC “Old Boys” Sharktower Trophy Patrol Person of the Year
Chris Bird
Jeff Matthews Shield for Diligence and Service
Colin Ekert
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Peter Herden Honour Board Patrol Excellence
Awarded by Management Committee who reflect the following: 100 % Patrol
Attendance, Diligence, Uniform, Punctuality, Reliability, Initiative, Mentoring, Leadership,
Recognition of awards obtained, Commitment to Surf Life Saving, Service Record
Winners – Blue 7 and Gold 3
Patrol Team: Blue 7
Kaitlyn Summers ~ Patrol Captain,
Bryony McDonell ~ Vice-Captain,
Ashley Clarke, Ashleigh Watts, Kathleen Kennedy-Myers, Jason Dwyer,
Darren Eckett, Lily Kennedy-Myers, Anthony Payten, Adam Rowe,
Ethan Whiteman, Adam Williamson
Patrol Team: Gold 3
Callan Britt ~ Patrol Captain,
Melissa Jackson ~ Vice-Captain,
Rory Tanner, Nicholas White, Cathy Di Pietro,
Scott Faraday-Bensley, Carla Hodgetts, Dwight Hodgetts, Flynn Mills, Tully Elliott,
Charlotte Faraday-Bensley, Hannah Hodgetts, Liam Lieschke, Sommer Smith,
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Hunter Surf Life Saving – Awards of Excellence Friday 18 June 2021
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club Nominees & Winners
NPBS Youth Athlete of the Year: Nominee: Jake Edwards – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Zara Foran – Swansea Belmont
NPBS Senior Athlete of the Year: Nominee: Ethan Whiteman – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Bella Williams – Swansea Belmont
NPBS Master Athlete of the Year: Winner: Brendon Ross – Redhead SLSC
Trainer of the Year: Nominee: Steve Foggett – Redhead SLSC - HD
Winner: Steve Westcott – Fingal Beach SLSC
Assessor of the Year: Nominee: Andrew Wright – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Steve Westcott – Fingal Beach SLSC
Administrator of the Year: Winner: Andrew Pettit – Cooks Hill SLSC
Official of the Year: Nominee: Peta Owen – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Mat Egan – Cooks Hill SLSC
Community Education Program: Winner: Welcome to the Beach – Cooks Hill SLSC
Surf Sports Team of the Year: Winner: U15 Female Board Relay – Cooks Hill SLSC
Coach of the Year: Nominee: Anthony McCallum – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Ryan Cook – Swansea Belmont SLSC
Support Operations Member Nominee: Adam Rees – Redhead SLS
Of the Year:
NPBS – Youth Volunteer of Year: Nominee: Joseph Hadden – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Will Gunn – Nobbys SLSC
NPBS – Volunteer of the Year: Nominee: David McCallum – Redhead SLSC
Henry Scruton’s Winner:
President’s Award: For outstanding contribution to Surf Life Saving
NPBS Junior Lifesavers of Year: Andie Widseth – Cooks Hill SLSC &
Riley Bawden – Nobbys SLSC
NPBS Youth Lifesaver of Year: Riley Petherbridge – Newcastle SLSC
NPBS Lifesaver of the Year: Nominee: Colin Ekert – Redhead SLSC
Winner: Nicola Young – Tea Gardens/HN SLSC
Compiled by Jenny Churchill
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Redhead SLS Life Membership Nominations
COLIN “Col” EKERT: Life Member Nomination Redhead SLSC 2021
Colin Ekert has been a member of the surf lifesaving movement clocking up close to 50
years of service since obtaining his Bronze Medallion in 1973 at Redhead SLSC. He has
also encouraged and supported his two sons during their time in Surf Life Saving.
Col is currently on the Redhead SLSC Executive Committee as Club Secretary and fulfils
all the administration roles that come along with this position with great efficiency. He
is responsible for recording and distribution Minutes of Meetings, recording & distribution
of correspondence in and out, emails, SLS Circulars etc. He is also a signatory for club
account payments and a support to all members of the Committee. Col was also Club
Secretary from 2002-2004.
Apart from his administrative skills, Col is also one of the Assistant Mobile Service Officers
and is at the Club every Saturday and Sunday morning during patrol seasons making
sure the IRB’s and ATV are all running smoothly. He does water safety for the Nippers in
the IRB most Sunday mornings or co-ordinates another driver if he is unavailable.
Col is a Long Service member who does not need to patrol anymore but chooses to do
so each year to keep the public safe. He is a reliable and proud patrol member. Col
did 56 patrol hours for Season 2020-21 and consistently obtains 100% patrol attendance.
Col has also been a huge part of establishing our Club Covid Policies & Procedures to
ensure we can open in a safe manner in accordance with State Government
guidelines including QR codes. He researches when restrictions have changed, informs
all members and updates signage etc. Col has been the Redhead SLSC Covid
Marshall every Friday night and Sunday afternoons when the Club has been open.
Because of his strict stance on compliance, members and guests are now automated
to check-in with their QR codes.
Redhead SLSC hosted the NSW State Titles for sand events in 2021 and Col was there
every day for 2 weeks from 5 am volunteering this time to help the carnival run smoothly
with positive feedback received from competitors and officials.
Awards:
Bronze Medallion awarded 18 November 1973 (proficient)
Advanced Resuscitation certificate
ATV Operator
IRB Crew
Silver Medallion IRB Driver
Silver Medallion Beach Management
25 & 40 Year Long Service Awards
A worthy recipient of Life Membership nomination.
Nominated by: Sharon Greenland (Life Member)
Seconded by: Dave McCallum (Club President)
Endorsed: Life Membership Committee
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Redhead SLS Life Membership Nominations
RAY HENDERSON: Life Member Nomination Redhead SLSC 2021
I would like to put forward this reference for Ray Henderson as part of his Life
Membership nomination.
Ray Henderson has been a prominent part of the Redhead SLSC competition section
since the early 80’s. He represented the club at the State and National championships
every year since becoming a member in Open & Masters competition with plenty of
success.
Ray has held various positions within the club over his years of service but it his unofficial
role as the Grandfather of the Ski section that he is best known for. Ray has been a
permanent fixture at training sessions and carnivals for close to 40 years through great
times and tough times alike. He has worked on the clubhouse, built trailers, built ski
racks, repaired skis, towed trailers, driven buses, worked on fundraisers, put up endless
tents, made tough selections of teams and given plenty of advice over his time.
Making time for all this whilst travelling for work for many years.
Ray has always been the “go to” guy for anything and everything around the club. He
is the type of person that attracts people to our great club. He is always friendly,
welcoming, and accepting of all new members, can tell plenty of stories, have a laugh
and make everybody feel at home.
Ray Henderson is a true “Blue & Gold” Redhead SLSC member and I believe Life
Membership is a fitting honour.
Awards:
Bronze Medallion obtained 15 November 1972 (proficient)
40 Year Long Service Award 29 May 2019
Moved: Peter Scott (Life Member)
Seconded: Mike McKey (Life Member)
Endorsed by Life Membership Committee.
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Redhead SLS Junior Activities Life Membership Nominations
JASON HORADAM: JAC Life Member Nomination Redhead SLSC 2021
I would like to officially nominate Jason Horadam for JAC Life Membership. Jason has
been the JAC President for the last 5 years and took the role despite having no previous
experience on the JAC Committee and without having the previous JAC President to
help guide him through the role.
Since assuming the role as JAC President, Jason has grown the JAC Committee from a
small team of 5 to the large team of 11 now in place. Nipper numbers have increased
to over 400 in the 2019/2020 season with reduced numbers in the 2020/2021 season due
to Covid protocols implemented.
Jason has worked tirelessly with the Senior Committee and moved the focus of the
juniors back to ensuring the club continues to build the lifesavers and members of
tomorrow, not just the junior competition of today.
I believe Jason is worthy of the highest honour available to cement the hard work and
strong legacy he will leave behind.
Jason Barr
• Jason has rendered special service to the Redhead Junior Activities over a period of
not less than 7 years.
• Awarded his Bronze Medallion 15/6/2014 and is proficient with 100% patrol
attendance
• JAC Age Group Manager & water safety
• IRB Driver & IRB Crew awards
• Silver Medallion Beach Management
• Silver Medallion Aquatic Rescue
• First Aid & Advanced Resuscitation
• Delegate for SLSNSW State Titles
• Club functions including DJ at JAC Disco’s plus fundraising
• Work party for State Titles
• JAC Covid compliance officer
• Awarded Jeff Matthews “Diligence & Service Award”
• Nominated for Hunter Branch – Volunteer of the Year Award 2000
Moved: Jason Barr (Redhead JAC Vice President 2020/21)
Seconded: Jenny Churchill (Redhead SLSC Life Member & Public Officer)
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club - 2020/2021 Reports
President's Report 2020/2021
In the midst of these uncertain and unprecedented times due the effects of Covd-19,
with the impact that it has had on all of us, especially the Surf Club, I need to thank all
of those who have supported the Club and ensured that we can operate to the best of
our ability regardless of the conditions impacted upon us.
Firstly, I need to thank the Redhead SLSC Committee, in which it has been an honour to
be a part of this amazing team over the last season. Each member has worked
earnestly towards securing the Clubs present position in Surf Life Saving and for the
future. This team is united by their passion for Redhead SLSC and often sacrifices much
of their time, effort and finance to ensure that the Clubs operations are Flawless. Thank
You, Sharon Greenland, Colin Ekert, Scott Faraday-Bensley, Andrew Wright, Shauna
Abrahamson, Gail Henderson, Jenny Churchill, Luke Nolan, Adam Rees, Jason
Horadam, Hayley Churchill, Darren Mitchell, and Ashley Watts, as always, I greatly
appreciate your time, effort and support in all our endeavours for the Club.
To All of our Patrolling members who have collectively volunteered thousands of hours
to ensure our community can enjoy the beauty of our beach in safety, thank you,
especially those who achieved the 100%-mile stone. I also want to commend our
Emergency Call-Out team for the many times you have been called upon. Thank you
for willingness to be there at short notice when we need you the most.
I need to acknowledge and thank our staff, Function Manager Karen Davidson, and all
those who assist with the bar duties, you all work tirelessly towards ensuring that
everyone who hires our Function Room has a wonderful experience when at Redhead.
This is a major part of our structure, the income from these activities is essential to cover
the costs of patrolling the beach and meeting everyday expenses. It has been
extremely difficult time to manage with the many challenges Covid has bought. A
massive congratulations to all, especially with Redhead SLSC being awarded the Surf
Club of Choice for Weddings, well done,
My sincere thanks to our Building Committee and all those involved, particularly Tony
Greenland, Mike McKey, Peter Scott, Gary Council, Ross Clarke, Troy Blatchford, Mick
Sullivan and Hayley Churchill for all your efforts in securing grants and ensuring that the
works are done correctly and on time. We are in the process of some exciting new
renovations that would not be possible without your massive input. To Mark Sargent,
thank you for your time and expertise in securing the grants for these works, as always it
is greatly appreciated.
Much of what we do with the functions and around the Club wouldn’t be possible
without the incredible efforts of those who do so much behind the scenes. To Big Rossy,
Mike, Tony, Hendo, Clarkey, Steve and all the crew who give so much of their time, to
the Old Boys who’s passion never wains, led by Dickie Hadden and Charles Matthews –
thanks so much.
To our Competition Committee, Coaches and All who competed for Redhead over the
last season, led by Luke Nolan, Ray Terrill, Boyd Conrick, Peter Scott, Jacob Cerniauskas
and Anthony McCallum, who, with the support of Adam Rowe, Peter Collins and
Matthew Kent, have ensured that we have been able to compete at all levels with
outstanding results at Branch, State and Aussies. I would like to acknowledge the
fantastic performances, of all our athletes from the Boats to Ski’s, Boards, our Senior Iron
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Persons, especially - Daniel Collins, Isaac Morgan, Isak Costello, Justin McMorland and
Nicola Owen, (whilst Nicola has been injured throughout the season) all have
competed, contributed and represented our Club in a manner that we can all be
proud of. To those competitors who give of their time to man the downstairs Friday bar
in the warmer months, thanks all.
Our Education Team led by Shauna Abrahamson have again set the standard in
Education with many in our Club achieving their Bronze and SRC this season, thank you
Shauna, Steve Foggett, Gail Henderson, Sally Blackburn, and in the IRB’s Iain Robertson,
Colin Ekert, Dean Curtis and everyone else, well done. A special mention to Steve
Foggett, who has been taking the SLS Education into the local schools, great work.
The JAC Committee led by Chairperson Jason Horadam, Coaches and Age Managers
have been remarkable in the most testing of years. It has been so encouraging to work
with people who have a desire and common goal to see that everyone is encouraged
and included. We have enjoyed some wonderful results over this past season from all
ages, especially from our U14’s, with the emergence of some wonderful youth who
have represented our club with the pride and passion that has bought them many
successes and representative honours. I’m looking forward to watching them develop
and grow in our sport. It has been an honour to work with Jason as JAC Chairperson
over the past years, whilst he is stepping down as Chairperson, he will be staying
involved and supporting incoming Chairperson - Jason Bar, thank you Jason.
The club lost several of it’s great characters over the past season with the passing of:-
Nance Adams (Life Honorary member)
Wally Berwick (former boatie)
Max Pasfield (former club caretaker)
Greg Bamforth (Life Member Redhead SLSC & Hunter Branch)
Peter Ramplin (Life Member & Club Legend)
John McNally (Club Supporter, Associate Member)
all have had a major influence on every one of us, our sport and SLS in general, we miss
them greatly, but their legacy and legend are with us forever.
Without the support of the clubs many sponsors, supporters and Lake Macquarie City
Council we would not enjoy the successes we do. I would like to personally thank our
major sponsors Matthews Family Trust, Jeff McCloy – McCloy Group, Insight Building,
Andrew Robertson Warners Bay Good Guys, Radford Shopfitters, Central Charlestown
Leagues Club, Club Redhead, Bale Boshev Lawyers, Matt Bale, John Bale, Mick Sullivan,
Scotts Plumbing, Renobuild, Troy Blatchford, Redhead Vehicle Repairs and Technotia. I
would also like to sincerely thank Mayor Kay Fraser and Lake Macquarie City Council,
State Member for Charlestown, Jodie Harrison, Pat Conroy, Federal Member for
Shortland, Henry and Rhonda Scruton and all the team from Hunter Branch.
The Club continues to receive distributions from Jeff Matthew’s estate which have been
deposited into a Managed Fund Portfolio managed by Forsythes Financial Advisors.
Proceeds from the estate have been invested in line with the terms of Jeff’s wishes. A
financial report on the Trust investment is available for members. I would like to
sincerely thank the Matthews family for their ongoing support of our club.
David McCallum
Club President
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club.
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Club Treasurer’s Report 2020/2021
The 2021 AGM report represents my first full year as treasurer. With all of the challenges
that Covid has thrown up as well as some issues personally at home it has been a
challenging year. I would like to personally acknowledge the friendship and support of
my fellow board members. I would also like to acknowledge the support of you our
members who tirelessly support the club that we all love in so many and invaluable
ways and make Redhead Surf Lifesaving Club a key part of our community.
I’d also like to acknowledge the hard work of our staff including our function manager
Karen who managed the challenges of Covid and worked with our function bookings
during the challenges of the year.
We also face exciting times ahead with the work about to start on our building
renovations. A massive thanks go to Mark Sargent for his work in obtaining the grant
that will allow this work to proceed and to our building committee for co ordinating the
work. As has been advised, the club has secured funding for over $300,000 of the
budgeted $400,000 build. A part of the grant application process was that the club had
to contribute 25% of the cost.
2021 has ended up being a successful year financially with a profit for the year of
$187,000.
This result has been heavily impacted by Covid support of approximately $63K from the
Federal Government, State Government, and various grants from Surf Lifesaving NSW.
We would also not have been able to achieve this result without the continued support
of our sponsors (some new and some ongoing) including the following:
McCloy Group (funds to purchase a new surf boat)
Insight (sponsorship of our senior competitor squad)
Solo Resource (funds to purchase a ladies double ski)
Food Point
Blue Tongue Roofing
Technotia Labs
Functions and bar income, a mainstay of our normal income stream, were once again
heavily impacted by Covid and the various restrictions on numbers allowed in the club
at various stages during the year.
Our balance sheet also shows the club in a strong position in terms of assets and
liabilities with over $440,000 in term deposits. I note that some of this will need to be
utilised for the club’s share of the building costs.
Finally, with this being by first full year in preparing the accounts, I have attempted to
follow the systems set by me predecessor Maddie. It is possible and even probable that
some items have been miscoded and for this I apologise.
Finally, I would also like to thank our accountants and auditors KLM Accountants for
their assistance during the year and work collating and auditing these figures.
Scott Faraday~Bensley
Club Treasurer
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Club Captain’s Report 2020/2021
Once again, we had another outstanding year of providing a valued community
service in patrolling the best beach on the coast with no breaches. This is thanks to all
the patrol members who volunteer their time to patrol our beach and keep the
members of the public using the beach safe, in sometimes difficult conditions.
Due to the presence of COVID 19 there was a significant amount of extra work that was
required to create the safest possible conditions for our patrolling volunteers with the
introduction of COVID Safety Plans, and Beach Operations Plans that need to be
drafted and approved before the season could start. I would like to thank Steve
Foggett for his assistance in getting these plans together in time for the season to start.
All our patrolling members do a great job. The annual Peter Herden award for Patrol
Excellence, was this year awarded to:
Saturday – Blue 7 - Kaitlyn Summers, Bryony McDonell, Ashleigh Watts,
Kathleen Kennedy-Myers, Lily Kennedy-Myers, Darren Eckett, and Anthony Payten
Sunday – Gold 3 - Callen Britt, Melissa Jackson, Nicholas White, Cathy Di Pietro,
Scott Faraday, Carla Hodgetts, Dwight Hodgetts, Flynn Mills, Tully Elliott,
Charlotte Faraday-Bensley, Hannah Hodgetts, Toby Jackson, Liam Lieschke, and
Sommer Smith
The Redhead SLSC “Old Boys” Sharktower Trophy for the Patrol Person of the year was
awarded to Chris Bird. This year Chris continually sets a very high standard for other
members to follow in ensuring the beach is safe. Once again congratulations mate.
Well deserved.
Other members I would like to thank for their ongoing effort and support are Iain
Robertson, Col Ekert, Ross Clarke, and Dean Curtis. Without the extra thankless hours
these members contribute to ensuring we always meet our operational requirements
with serviceable IRB’s for patrol and Nippers, and the SSV (ATV). On that I would like to
congratulate Rossco as this year’s recipient of the IRB Recognition Award.
This season there was there were 57 members who have achieved 100% patrol
attendance. This is an outstanding effort that provides the backbone of our patrols and
represents a significant commitment of time by these members. My thanks for being so
reliable and making my job easier. A special thanks also for the following, who were the
top 10 patrollers for the season
1. Col Ekert 6. Lily Steffner
2. Glen Ramplin 7. Hayley Churchill
3. Brad Garnett 8. Stephen Foggett
4. Chris Bird 9. The Abrahamson Family
5. Gail Henderson 10. Sharon Greenland
Once again, the challenge for next season will be the manning Saturday patrols. Most of these
patrols are manned with our more experience and active reserve patrollers. These patrols and
are generally not as big as the Sunday patrols, which is a bit of a legacy from when Lifeguards
only worked the Saturday and not the Sunday. So, to all those Sunday patrollers, I’m putting out
an early shout-out to please consider a move to Saturdays.
Lastly, thanks to all those members who assist in the fundraising throughout the season. This
ensures that the club has the equipment it need to keep the beach safe.
Andy Wright
Club Captain
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Chief Training Officers Report 2020/2021
Well, what a rollercoaster ride the 2020/21 season was for us all including the Education and
Training team. COVID definitely created some interesting challenges for us all but these
challenges I feel confident have assisted our team to grow even stronger and resilient
along the way.
Our small team grew to include Sally Blackburn who has jumped in enthusiastically to
support Steve Foggett, Andy Wright and myself with the delivery of our Bronze Medallion
and SRC programs; we are also looking forward to working in the future with Lily Steffner
who has recently completed her trainers Award. Our IRB team has now added Steve
Foggett as an assessor joining Andy and of course our amazing team of trainers, Iain
Robertson, Dean, Col Ekert and Ross Clark with Iain also undertaking additional training to
assist us in IRB assessing. Steve Foggett is also in the process of being mentored in the
facilitation of First Aid. So as you can see although our team is small in numbers it is rapidly
growing in its capabilities.
I’d like to personally thank each and every one of these people for giving up their time
(and sometimes ridiculous times), braving the cold and crazy conditions, and the giving of
themselves so freely in sharing their experience and knowledge and supporting participants
throughout their journey with us- Thank you!
The start of the season also saw the official introduction of the newly updated 35th Edition
of the Bronze Medallion which saw an increased focus in online engagement as well as a
new structure for the delivery and assessment of both the Bronze Medallion and Surf Rescue
Certificates. Some of the key changes included the absorption of the Spinal Management
award into the Bronze along with HLTAID003 First Aid qualification. Whilst this represented a
steep learning curve for us all (especially whilst juggling full time work and family) we were
extremely lucky to have had the incredible ongoing support of Hunter Branch and our
Director of Education, Gail Henderson along the way (many zoom meetings over the off
season!).
Although COVD meant the implementation of risk management plans, changes to training
and assessment strategies, equipment wash downs etc. we were given the go ahead to
continue our training activities in August 2020. This meant that our Bronze squad that
commenced their training in Feb 2020 could finally finish what they had started! A huge
congratulations to this awesome groups and a big thank you for your patience along the
way.
This was the start of 4 squads to complete their SRC and Bronze training for the season
along with 3 First Aid courses and 2 IRB crew and driver programs!
Participants for the season:
Surf rescue Certificates: 11 Silver Medallion in Aquatic Rescue: 6
Bronze Medallions: 24 First Aid: 12 (plus 8 commercial)
IRB Crew: 6 Pain Management: 1
Silver Medallion in IRB Driver: 2 Probationary trainer: 2
Silver Medallion in Basic Beach Management: 8
The upcoming season already looks like another exciting yet challenging season with
preparations already in progress for the updating of the First Aid awards, COVID restrictions
to deal with and proficiency changes to be implemented, however, I look forward to
what’s to come and am especially excited about the further growth and development of
our section and also our club, working alongside an amazing and inspiring bunch of people
along the way!
Shauna Abrahamson
Chief Training Officer
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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JAC Chairperson’s Report 2020/2021
Redhead Nippers have had another wonderful year on our beach. Our numbers were
significantly reduced this year due to COVID and unfortunately, we couldn’t welcome
Under 6s or any new families to the club this past season. Regardless, we enjoyed good
conditions and excellent participation at beach days, training and carnivals.
I would like to congratulate and thank our Redhead Junior Activities Committee for yet
another very successful season. Our volunteers work hard to ensure that beach days,
proficiencies, training and carnivals run smoothly and it is wonderful to see that even
with smaller numbers of nippers this year, our parent support is growing. This year we
farewell some long-standing committee members and their families as they move into
the senior club. Thank you to; Roy and Kim Elliott; Andy and Kellie Wright; Mark and
Kristen Edwards; Brad and Heidi Garnett. You have given so much of your time for our
nippers over the years and I have appreciated how well you have contributed to the
effectiveness of our committee.
All carnivals, including Branch and State, were extremely well attended this year and
we received fantastic support from our parents and wider Redhead SLSC community in
providing officials and water safety personnel so that our nippers could compete.
The talent amongst our club was evidenced by our results at carnivals this season: 3rd
place at all carnivals including Branch Age Championships.
The State championships were very well attended by our competitors. It is wonderful to
see so many of our nippers in the younger age groups making finals and our Under 14
group proved themselves to be one of our most successful groups ever, winning many
medals between them and also at the Aussies carnival in April.
Thank you to Lisa Brown for her coordination of our carnival participating this year once
again and to everyone else that has assisted by officiating, doing water safety,
managing teams and packing up tents. We would not be able to send the numbers of
competitors that we do to carnivals without your assistance so thank you.
Redhead Nippers provides exceptional coaching, training and education. Thanks so
much to Mark, Ash, Isaac, Justin, Ray, Pete, Boyd, Adam and Troy for providing first-class
coaching for our kids in board, swim, running and pool rescue. The numbers continue to
grow at sessions and this is due to the care and enthusiasm that you put into sessions.
The committee has committed to providing a range of fundraising initiatives this year.
Our weekly BBQ, Bunnings BBQ, and sock fundraiser initiatives all contributed significant
funds to help with our initiatives.
I would also like to thank our sponsors A&J Air, East Lakes Swim Centre, Healthsave
Pharmacy Charlestown, Leisure Pools Newcastle, PL Britt Plumbing, Redhead Family
Dental, Redhead Vehicle Repairs, Regent St Physiotherapy, ASN Charlestown,
Renobuild Newcastle, Whitebridge Butchery and Foodpoint. Thank you so much for
getting behind Redhead Nippers and helping us to provide the equipment needed to
run our Junior Activities here at Redhead.
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Finally, I’d like to thank the Redhead Senior Committee for their continuing to support
the Redhead Junior Activities Committee. We have an incredible partnership working
together under the umbrella of Redhead SLSC.
Our JAC AGM has been help and the new committee has been elected. I would like to
welcome the following people to the committee and request that the senior
committee endorses the election of these members:
Chairperson – Jason Barr
Vice President – Jason Horadam
Treasurer – Kendall Achurch
Secretary – Shelley Macadam
Registrar – Annie Griffiths
Uniform Coordinator - Karlee Davidson
Competition Coordinator - Lisa Brown
Fundraising – Phil Hofffman
Board Hire – Ash Clarke
Age Manager Coordinator – Jenni Barr
Water Superintendent – Adam Davidson
BBQ – Samantha Ott
Delegate to senior club – Jason Barr
Thanks to the whole nippers community for making the 2020/2021 season a wonderful
one for our kids despite the challenges. The Redhead Junior Activities Committee looks
forward to another great season in 2021/22.
Jason Horadam
Redhead Nippers Chairperson
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club.
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Competition Report 2020/2021
There was a lot of uncertainty surrounding the competition section this season with the
ongoing Covid threat causing the postponement and cancellation of many carnivals.
I would like to start by thanking the committee for their unwavering support of the
competitors and ensuring all resources the club has access to were made available to
help these members represent the club and achieve personal goals.
Matt Kent, Pete Watts and Pete Collins were instrumental in the smooth operating of the
competition section.
The competition section would also like to thank our officials for volunteering their time,
without them our competitors would not be able to race. Thankyou Peta Owen, Gail
Henderson, Kelly Monger, Rachael Soars and Clive Higgins.
Andy Wright and Phil Hoffman transported the craft trailers to the Australian Titles with
Andy also fulfilling all of Redheads water safety requirements, so again thank you.
Shauna Abrahamson deserves some recognition for the tireless work she does always
going above and beyond ensuring competitors are proficient and have attained the
required awards to not only patrol but also compete.
A special thankyou must also go to Luke from Insight Building Services who once again
donated uniforms to the competition team.
Although we had a smaller team this season sectional captains, coaches and
competitors worked hard and some outstanding results were achieved.
Dan Collins represented Redhead in the Nutrigrain Ironman series and will compete
again in the coming season after requalifying with some incredible performances.
The Interstate was cancelled but an honorary NSW team was announced which
included 4 Redhead competitors Dan Collins, Tully Elliot, Kane Edwards and
Brodie Wright.
We have a dedicated and talented group of U/14s who competed at their first
Australian Titles with many finalists and medallists.
U/14 Female Ironperson - 2nd Tully Elliot
U/14 Male Ironperson - 2nd Brodie Wright
U/14 Male Board Race - 2nd Kane Edwards
U/15 Youth Board Relay – 2nd Brodie Macadam, Kane Edwards, Brodie Wright
The Boat section continues to grow and have been developing some strong crews with
great results.
The coming season we will be encouraging some of our members who may be
interested in first aid and lifesaving events to express an interest and we will endeavour
to support them.
Luke Nolan
Competition Coordinator
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club.
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Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
Representative Honours
Nutri-Grain IronMan Series
Daniel Collins
2020 Envirobank NSW Super Team Series
Daniel Collins - Team Captain
Justin McMorland
Isak Costello
Nicola Owen
NSW Interstate Team (Honorary)
Dan Collins
Tully Elliot
Kane Edwards
Brodie Wright
Australian SLSC - Youth Talent Squad
Brodie Wright
Kane Edwards
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
Competition - Results
Australian SLS Open Championships 2021
Justin McMorland
3rd Open Male Board
Australian SLS Youth Championships 2021
Tully Elliot
2nd U/14 Female Ironperson
Brodie Wright
2nd U/14 Male Ironperson
2nd U/15 Youth Board Relay
Kane Edwards
2nd U/14 Male Board Race
2nd U/15 Youth Board Relay
Brodie Macadam
2nd U/15 Youth Board Relay
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Australian SLS Masters Championships 2021
Ethan Whiteman
35 - 39 Board Rescue - 2nd
35 - 39 2km Ocean Swim - 2nd
35 - 39 Surf Race - 2nd
110 years Board Relay
Mark Ayre
35 - 39 Board Rescue - 2nd
35 - 39 Board Race Mark Ayre 3rd
110 years Board Relay
Brendon Ross
40 - 44 Iron - 2nd
40 - 44 Board Race - 3rd
130 years ski relay
Pete Scott
130 years ski relay
Brad Hunter
130 years ski relay
Jason Dwyer
110 years Board Relay
NSW State SLS Championships 2021
Isaac Morgan
1st Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue
2nd Open Surf Belt Race
3rd Open Male Taplin
Ethan Whiteman
1st Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue
3rd Over 24 Restricted Surf Race
3rd Open Male Taplin
Jake Cerniauskas
1st Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue
2nd Open Male Surf Belt Race
Justin McMorland
1st Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue
3rd Open Male Taplin
att Kent
2nd Open Male Surf Belt Race
Luke Corrigan
2nd Open Male Surf Belt Race
Isak Costello
3rd Open Male Taplin
Sam Djordan
3rd Open Male Taplin
Adam Rowe
3rd Open Male Taplin
Jake Edwards
3rd U/17 Male 2km Beach Run
NSW State SLS Masters Championships 2021 Brendon Ross
40 - 44 – 1st Iron
40 - 44 – 1st Board Race
40 - 44 Board Rescue – 1st
130 Board Relay – 1st
130 years taplin – 2nd
40 - 44 Single Ski - 3rd
Matt Kent
40 - 44 Board Rescue – 1st
130 Board Relay – 1st
130 years taplin – 2nd
Boyd Conrick
130 Board Relay – 1st
130 years taplin – 2nd
Mark Ayre
35 - 39 Single ski - 1st
35 -39 Board Race - 2nd
Ray Terrill
150 Board Relay – 2nd
60 - 64 Single ski – 3rd
Steve Chapman
150 Board Relay – 2nd
Jason Dwyer
150 Board Relay – 2nd
Mike Mckey
65 - 69 Double Ski - 3rd
Steve Stallard
65 - 69 Double Ski - 3rd
Hayley Churchill
35-39 Female single ski – 3rd
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Ski Section Captains Report 2020/2021
The 2020/21 season has not had as many highlights on the Carnival results front as
former seasons but had plenty of success with the development of a new group of
paddlers starting Redhead’s next generation Ski Section.
Ray Tyrell has been tireless in helping with the development of our young competitors
Coaching sessions, Repairing Skis & getting sponsorship. Thanks Ray.
Whilst we didn’t have a big medal haul, we still had plenty competitors doing their best
& representing Redhead with some good results in finals at the NSW State & Australian
titles
Some of the NSW Titles highlights where in the girls Catlin Callahan in the Open
women’s single final then teaming with Danielle Radford in the women’s double final.
Sam Djordan & Adam Rowe where part of our bronze medal winning Taplin team. Sam,
Isak Costello & Justin McMorland where 5th in relay & we had 2 in the top 8 of the
men’s single ski.
Our top results at Aussies were Sam D, Isak C, & Justin M 7th in Open Relay & Sam & Isak
8th in Open Double.
Our Masters section once again won more medals than can be mentioned are the
corner stone of the Ski section & most consistent squad trainers.
Luke Nolan, Bryony McDonald, Nathan Stewart & Peter Watts need to be mentioned &
given a big THANK YOU for helping with Junior members.
Also, a massive thankyou to Solo Resource Recovery for the donation of the first Ladies
Double Ski to the Club, their generosity will go a long way to allowing our Ladies to be
competitive in competition and to Redhead Bowling Club for its support to help get
junior members onto Skis is greatly appreciated & needed.
Looking forward to a great 2021/22 season with all the fresh faces that will be part of
our squad. GO REDHEAD!!!
Peter Scott.
Ski Section Captain
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Beach Captains Report 2020/2021
Many Redhead competitors turned up throughout the winter of 2020 and presented for
Saturday afternoon fitness runs and continued that into summer, pounding the sand on
Friday afternoons, to help increase stamina and speed for their respective events. This
was evident in many team and multi-discipline events at the conclusion of the season,
none more so that the terrific sprint finish demonstrated by Tully Elliott to come from
behind to grab a deserved silver medal in the Australian under 14 Iron Person event.
In the 2km beach run, Jake Edwards was again a solid performer, getting 3rd at the
State Championships on home “soil” at Redhead Beach in the Under 17 2km Beach
Run. Regina Wright showed her experience and tenacity to finish 4th in the Open
Women’s 2km Beach Run, giving away quite a few years to the much younger
opposition. Great effort by both Redhead beach competitors.
Boyd Conrick
Beach Captain
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Board Section Captains Report 2020/2021
This season, our board section was always going to be a challenge, having so many
junior members join the senior squad. Something the squad has struggled with over the
past few years is numbers coming through the ranks. Our squad of 5-6 paddlers for the
previous season had grown to become a squad of 20. It’s easy for me to say the 20/21
season was by far my favourite season to date.
The senior board squad has become what I’ve always wanted it to be – a bunch of
mates, enjoying training hard, having fun, and racing to the best of their ability for our
beloved Redhead SLSC. I have been so lucky to have had the opportunity to get to
know all squad members, and I’m so proud of every single one of them for everything
they have achieved throughout the year. The collective results the squad has achieved
over the year is better than anyone could have anticipated, from Hunter branch
medals, NSW state finalist, state medallist and finally state champions.
This year's Aussies was hosted by Maroochydore SLSC, on the Sunshine coast. Again, our
team succeed far beyond my expectations by making finals after gruelling elimination
heats. A major feat for a small club like Redhead. Our squad is made up of all different
abilities, and our biggest success story this season is the numbers we are getting
consistently at our training sessions.
The bond our small squad has grown into is everything Redhead Surf club is about. With
the success the board squad has had over the past season, I would like to say a big
thank you to the likes of
Justin McMorland, Brendan Ross, Ray Terrill, and Mark Ayre for all they do.
With so many great results over the past 12 months I will just mention NSW state and
Australian Championship results: -
Tully Elliot – 1st u/14 NSW female board title
Brodie Wright – 1st u/14 NSW male board title
Brodie Macadam – 3rd u/14 NSW male board title
Brodie Wright, Brodie Macadam, Kane Edwards – 1st u/14 NSW male state board relay
title
Brodie Wright/Kane Edwards – 2nd u/14 NSW male board rescue
Kane Edwards – 2nd u/14 Australian male board title
Brodie Wright, Brodie Macadam, Kane Edwards – 2nd u/15 Australian male board relay
title (racing an age group up)
Justin McMorland – 3rd Australian open male board title
20/21 was such a great season for us as a group. I can’t wait to see what we can
achieve this coming season.
Isak Costello
Assistant Board Section Captain
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Ironperson Report 2020/2021
Redheads Iron person squad has gone from strength to strength in the past 12 months.
With the help from Boyd Conrick, and Brendan Ross throughout the season we have put
the squad through a weekly session held on a Saturday morning.
This season being the most consistent with numbers within the squad, having 10-20
people showing up for the entire season shows we are on the right path. Racing this
year was tough for all with Covid playing part in the cancellation of carnivals.
The season kicked off with the Nutri-Grain Iron person trials - Daniel Collins, Isak Costello,
and Justin McMorland represented the club which seen Daniel, and Isak qualify for the
final at the trials. Daniel put in a brilliant performance which seen him place second
overall at the trial and earned himself a spot on the professional series.
Throughout the series Daniel raced for the total of the 6 rounds and earned himself a
6th place overall, an awesome effort. Coming into the State and the Australian titles
the squad was primed for a great campaign.
At the state titles in the U/14 men’s we had an amazing four competitors in the final,
which seen young gun Kane Edwards take the race out to become the State Champ.
A gruelling 8 weeks between the State and Australian titles seen the squad stay focused
for the upcoming titles which we had great success.
The U/14’s once again stealing the show and coming up with some minor place medals
in both the female and male Iron person events. In the u/14 make we had again 4 boys
in the final – Brodie wright, Kane Edwards, Elliot Graham, and Rory Garnett. The race
seen as Brodie Wright having a blinder of a race and finishing in an amazing 2nd place.
In the female U/14 Iron person we had Tully Elliot qualify for the final. After some tough
luck in her pet event the Board race, she picked herself up for the final. With a hard
swim in tricky conditions, Tully entered the water in the for the last leg in 15th place and
threw down one of the gutsiest paddle in an Iron person I’ve ever seen, she was
awarded with a second place at the Australian titles.
I need to thank Luke Findlay and his company Insight Building Services for their
extremely generous support of the Club and in particular the Ironpersons, Luke’s support
has allowed the team to compete at the highest of levels and were all in gratitude to
him, thank you Luke.
In closing, Congratulations to all squad members over the past season, I can’t wait to
see what the future has in store.
Isak Costello
Ironperson Coach
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club
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Surf Boat Captains Report 2020/2021
Firstly, the boat section would like to thank Redhead Surf Club, crew members and families for
their support. The boat section this season had new rowers, sweeps and crews plus existing
crews.
Thank you to our sweeps for their dedication and time so that crews could achieve the best
results possible. Thank you, Gordon Richardson, David McCallum, Mitchell Reece, Dean Elvan,
Jay Holey and Ewan McCallum.
The Under 19 Male crew “Chilli Coconuts” are currently ranked seventh in Australia. The boys
were unable to row at several of the Sydney carnivals for selection in the state team, and also
missed out on the state carnival due to injury in the crew. The boys will be in the under 23’s men
division next year and are looking forward to competing again.
The crew comprised of Ewan McCallum, Dante Grine, Ethan Wilmont, Oliver Hadden and swept
by Anthony McCallum. The boys’ achievements were as follows:
Branch Carnival - Gold Medallists
ASRL - Fourth in the Final
The Under 19 Male crew “Hanana Bammocks” comprised of Aidan Holey, Jemiah Breese,
Evan Cresp, Judah Harris and Ryan Holey. The boys were very competitive in the Streets Surf
Boat Series and always gave their all. The boys rowed at the state carnival in tricky conditions
and were unable to make the quarter finals. The boys are looking forward to next session in the
under 19 division.
The Under 23 Male crew, “Rough Nuts”, had two new rowers. The boys where very competitive
but due to injury where unable to compete after Christmas. The crew, Joseph Hadden, Bailey
Davico, Harry Dagwell, Harrison Selkirk and Matthew Robertson was swept by Mitchell Reece.
The boys achievements were as follows:
Branch Carnival - Silver Medallists
The Masters Male crew, “The Bluff Boys” The Bluff boys competed at the Streets Surf Boat Series
and were always competing for the top position. The crew, Jay Holey, Shane Abrahamson,
David Turnidge, Greg Webster and was swept by Mitchell Reece in master’s division. The men’s
achievements were as follows:
Branch Carnival - Gold Medallists
Male crew, “Raptures” where competitive in all carnivals competing in both Master’s and
Reserve men divisions. The crew comprised of Anthony McCallum, Jason Illfield, Darren
Matheson, Chris Bird and was swept by David McCallum. The mens achievements were as
follows:
Branch Carnival - Silver Medallists
Streets Surf Boat Series - competed in both Reserve Grade and Masters.
A couple of crews in training for next session: One under 19's Males crew,
Two under 19's Females crews, One Reserve Men, One Reserve Female
The Boat Rower of the Year goes to “Joseph Hadden” from the Under 23’s male crew. Well
done Joey!
The Boat Section is looking forward to the 2021/22 season which will also see some new crews
and sweeps on the water. A big thank you to all our sweeps for your time and effort over the
past season.
I would also like to thank Jeff McCloy and the McCloy Group for the incredibly generous
donation of a new surf boat and equipment to the section, this will be utilised greatly across all
crews. Thanks Jeff once again and thank you from Redhead Surf Club for your support over the
past year.
Anthony McCallum
Surf Boat Captain
Redhead Surf Life Saving Club.