On Sunday 17th February the lifesavers attacked MardiGras Fair Day - and we came out on top! We won GOLD in the lilo race against the rugby team, hockey team and the swimming team. Not too shabby - we put the win down to the fact we weren't racing against any lesbians.
Because when we later tried our luck at the tug of war, we sadly came dead last. The Dykes on Bikes were far too good on the day. Good on you girls!
Alrighty - this is the routine, all of it. Well, for this week that is. This is the bare bones, which will be tricked up with a few extra surprises next rehearsal. Learn this for next week, and you'll be laughing.
This movie is so good, it's gone direct to video!! Only kidding. Watch this if you're unsure of any of the moves you learnt last week or if you couldn't attend the first rehearsal. It's rivetting stuff.
And if you're not participating in the float and you're watching this video and wondering, 'what the...' - understand this is warts and all footage essential for learning the choreography.
It was so fantastic to see so many new people wanting to join this float. Last year we started with the easy stuff and this year we started with the 'Tricky Stuff '. We had a short amount of time to learn it and you did brilliantly.
Part of the routine will be up on youtube soon (with some changes ) so you can rehearse at your leisure and therefore feel more prepared when you arrive on Thurs 14th (yes, Valentine's Day).
The complete routine will eventually go up after this. Plenty of time to make you feel comfortable.
It is imperative that you make the next 2 rehearsals, the 14th (romantic dinners at 9.15?) and the 21st when we bring it all together because that is all we've got before we rehearse the complete routine on the beach (28th) before 'Showtime' On the 1st.
It will all make sense next week. Don't forget your sneakers! We are going to have a ball.
from left, Lisa Benjamin, Niall Murtagh, Oyvind Andreassen, Nick Ferguson, Nick Maconachie, Craig Glazier and Michael Webster. Photo: Helen Nezdropa
Hi to everyone who has read the Sun Herald article today regarding our Mardi Gras parade float. We have many participant positions available on our float. The positions marked with '*' require you to be a proficient lifesaver or currently undergoing your Bronze Medallion. We welcome all lifesavers from any club in Australia. If you can help out with any of the other areas, we'd love to have you along for the ride.
Lifesavers who will learn a choreographed routine * (rehearsals start 7.30pm, Thursday 7th February at North Bondi Surf Club)
Lifesavers who will march and be support crew (give out water, carry towels, wave to the crowd, media helpers etc)*
Drivers, do you have a truck license?
Builder with scaffolding experience (to help set up the trucks on parade day)
Small warehouse space to use on the Friday/Saturday before the parade (February 29/March 1). This is where we will set up the trucks, sound and lighting etc.
Machinist - to make hand held red and yellow flags
Lifesavers with Pride would like to thank its official sponsor Westpac bank. The costs of putting on a Mardi Gras float are extraordinary – we’re glad to have you on board!
Over the past 12 months there has seen a massive increase in gays and lesbians becoming lifesavers. Our 2008 float entry will double in size and as a result we’re calling for one more sponsor to help out with a cash donation. We’re also looking for a water sponsor to quench the thirsts of 150 lifesavers and support team.
If you would like to sponsor the float that won the ‘sexiest entry’ at the 2007 Mardi Gras Awards, please contact Drew Lambert lifesaverswithpride@gmail.com. A full proposal will be sent to you for your consideration.
It's that time of the year again. On March 1st 2008 we head off down Oxford Street for 30th Anniversary Sydney Gay and Lesbian MardiGras Parade. Surf Life Saving Australia, the governing body of Australian lifesavers, once again officially supports its member who will march in the parade.
First things First. We've changed our name. The group is now officially called, 'Lifesavers with Pride'. I hope you like it because there were a lot of tears shed and tempers frayed to arrive at this final name. The old blog is no more - we now ask you to visit our new blog for all the latest information.
Will you march in 2008? You must re-register
For a taste of what to expect, watch below.
You need to either have obtained or be training for your bronze medallion to be in the parade this year. If you are a new gay or lesbian lifesaver in the past 12 months, we especially want you to march. So, round up all your lifesaver friends and register as soon as possible so we have an idea of numbers etc.
pic credit: The Glebe newspaper
