Wow!
Kicked off the Shells Parent Surf Sessions this evening. That was too much fun
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Thanks to Eddie Moran Abdel-ghani Sahal and Studyclix Luke Saunders for helping with instruction. Thank You for making the sessions possible Shells Sea Side Bakery Cafe.
Our new logo by club member Linda Fahrlin at Atlantic Art Studios.
Once again it is time for the second SEAson of the Co Sligo Surf Club Parent Sessions. We Welcome all level surfers for this social session. The aim is to have good fun, develop both surfing and friendships.
Get in contact with Brian if you are a member and interested in participating!
We’re also very grateful that the awesome Shells Cafe is sponsoring the second season, Thank You Shells!
Thank You DUNNES Stores for sponsoring Hour of Power this season.
We are waiting for the water to warm up a little, but get your gear ready 🙂
Hi everyone,
First, a huge Thank You to the massive effort by Derek and the team to get our newest, hard-charging surf instructor posse over the line. This was a massive effort and a large chunk of their time taken to complete the course, so an enormous thank you to Saoirse, Michael, Johnny, Cliodhna, Darren and Mary on a superb effort.
As we all understand, all clubs at their core are made up of great people who can afford to give some time here and there to contribute to the community. We have already had quite a few people who have gotten in contact to offer volunteer time and sponsorship.
We would also like to have a social catchup with all potential volunteers shortly.
So, with a full appreciation of how busy all of our lives can be, we are going to take the following approach to find out who can jump in where to help out.
Please respond to the category or categories that suit you or your partner.
1. I can be available to help with the Hour of Power, on Sundays over the summer period.
2. I can be available to help with either of the two competitions, the National Junior Competition 30th June/1st July and/or the County Sligo Open 4/5th August. This could be set up, beach wardens, heading out singlets, judging, etc.
3. I can be available to help with social events, such as the Annual Kid’s Disco, Camping and other potential events such as beach cleanups or functions.
4. I have a pretty hectic schedule but am keen to help out if given a day’s notice and am available.
5. I have some time I could give with organising sponsorship and have some experience with fundraising. (We already have a plan, existing sponsors, and a strategy. We just need more people to be able to jump in a help out. This will need some help with organising presentations and contacting potential new sponsors.)
6. I have some available time during weeknights so am happy to help out with the Shells Parent Sessions.
7. I am interested in becoming an Associate Sponsor of the County Sligo Surf Club. The annual charge is 200 euros and the Associate Sponsor will have a presence on the new County Sligo Surf Club Website and a Certificate of Association which can be showcased at your place of work.
Thanks,
Brian
Secretary Dude
A massive congratulations to the County Sligo Surf Club volunteers who passed their surf instructor qualification today. Saoirse, Michael, Johnny, Cliodhna, Darren, and Mary have spent their whole week in all weathers of water to get this course covered. It takes a huge commitment, well done! Our thanks also go out to Irish surfing and Irish Water Safety for running these brilliant courses.
A great 1st round win for Gearoid Mcdaid in Barbados with a really strong performance. Keep it up Gman. Follow Gearoid here:
Congratulations to our fabulous members on the creation of a selection of beautiful ceramic artworks depicting ‘Life Above & Below Our Beautiful Ocean’.
We are delighted to have taken part in this project which is funded Économusée Ireland and Teagasc Art in the Community Project and Breeogue Pottery.
“The role of sport as a social outlet can take many forms, ranging from the extensive voluntary service that is provided to amateur sports club by committee members, coaches, team organisers and fundraisers, through to attendance at sports fixtures by members of the general public. Such activities are important in narrow sporting terms: many sports could not exist in their present form if there were no clubs to organise them or spectators to support them. But they also have a wider social significance. They bring people together, help build communities, and provide a focus for collective identity and belonging. The collectivities affected by sport in this way can range from the small community that supports a local club team to an entire society following the fortunes of an individual or national team in a major international competition.”
Source: Sports Ireland
County Sligo Surf Club 