What’s happening at Manly LSC- 3rd February 2023

This weekend brings our final big event for this season – the Cole Classic. To date, we have over 4000 entrants across the 5km, 2km and 1 km events, so this will be the biggest Cole Classic ever.

The event is the Club’s primary fundraiser and we couldn’t put on a race of this quality and size without the volunteering and support of our Members.

A very special thank you to the Cole Classic organising committee led by our Director of Events, John Thomson. They have worked incredibly hard over the past year to make the event bigger and better than ever.

We have landed some incredible sponsors for the event – so please show them your support: Okanui, Hamilton Island, Altis  Property Partners, Speedo Starlight Super Swim, Wharf Bar, Cadigal office leasing and Cryo Northern Beaches.

Thank you to all members who have volunteered their time to make this happen. The Cole Classic is our big fundraiser for the club, as well as supporting multiple charities as well.

There will be a celebration back at the Club on Sunday afternoon – post the Cole Classic pack down,  to thank our volunteers and sponsors for their efforts.

On Patrol this weekend:

Patrol 2 led by Andrew Thomas

Patrol 1 led by Andrew Furniss

Patrol 15 led by Robin Barham & Tim Ettle

Patrol 14 led by Kirsty Dollinson (sub for Claude Busse who is organising the Cole)

Don’t forget to also join the Manly LSC Super Subs Facebook page!

In December 2022 the NSW Government provided $1M dollars towards the redevelopment of Manly Life Saving Club. On Wednesday, after further discussions with the Liberal state government and James Griffin MP,  the Club has today  received a written election commitment of $4M. This means is the Liberal government is re-elected we will receive an additional $4m towards the Club re-build.

On Tuesday night, we started a new Bronze Course. We have candidates ranging in age from 14 – 74. We are excited to welcome our new members. If you see new faces around the Club be sure to introduce yourself and give them a warm welcome.

This weekend it is the Beachies, Patrol Comp and Champion Lifesavers turn to hit the sand in the Branch Championships over Saturday and Sunday. Manly is currently sitting in first place on the overall, combined point score after Water events for Opens, Masters and Nippers. We wish our Members the best of luck. Go Manly! 

Each year Manly LSC  is represented by an Under 14 nipper/s at the Surf Life Saving Sydney Northern Beaches Junior Lifesaver of the Year Awards. This year Rex Morris represented Manly. Congratulations Rex and thank you for proudly representing Manly LSC.

Don’t forget you can send any club related news through to admin@manlylsc.com for inclusion in the newsletter.

Saturday 4th February – Opens/Masters and March Past Branch Championships

Sunday 5th February – Cole Classic @ Manly

Sunday 5th February – Junior Beach, Patrol Comp and Champion Lifesaver Branch Championships