The objectives of North Narrabeen Nippers are to ensure that those children who register with the Club are provided with:
- The best possible facilities to enjoy their activities
- The best possible opportunity to participate in the Club activities
- The best possible tuition and coaching to complete their Surf Education Program
- The best possible opportunity for competition
- The best possible opportunity to learn and understand the surf and the beach
- An atmosphere which encourages and fosters the transition of children into the senior movement
- A friendly, happy and safe environment for the children.
- A nipper cap in our club colours (fluro green U6 & U7, plain white U8+) - clearly marked with child's name
- Sunscreen applied
- A parent or guardian on the beach
Sunday Nippers
Children need to assemble on the beach at 9:15am behind their age group signs to enable Age Managers to mark the rolls. Events begin at 9:30am sharp. Please assist your child's Age Manager eg; place judges or helping with the wade, etc. At the conclusion of events, please collect your child(ren) from their Age Manager. Once signed out, nippers are to remove their white caps.
A BBQ is held on the Club deck after most Nippers. This is a great opportunity to meet other Nipper families and everyone is welcome. Each Age Group will be rostered on BBQ duty which is rotated on a weekly basis. Rosters will be published in the newsletter and on the website.
Important Note: Water Safety is of paramount importance and the more parents who are willing to assist in helping the children to become comfortable and competent in the surf, the more they will benefit. The Water Safety personnel are all qualified and can be identified by their ORANGE CAPS and ORANGE WATER SAFETY VESTS.
A BBQ is held on the Club deck after most Nippers. This is a great opportunity to meet other Nipper families and everyone is welcome. Each Age Group will be rostered on BBQ duty which is rotated on a weekly basis. Rosters will be published in the newsletter and on the website.
Important Note: Water Safety is of paramount importance and the more parents who are willing to assist in helping the children to become comfortable and competent in the surf, the more they will benefit. The Water Safety personnel are all qualified and can be identified by their ORANGE CAPS and ORANGE WATER SAFETY VESTS.
Age Managers
Parents are encouraged to participate. Please contact Sarah Ryan at nthnarranippers@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming an Age Manager.
Guidelines for Age Managers
All Age Managers to arrive for team briefing in the Clubhouse at 9am. Please be on time as this is an important start to the day. This is a good time to plan your morning and talk to other Age Managers and find out what they are planning for their morning. At 9:15am we will move down to the beach. Start marking your roll so that you are ready to start Nippers at 9:30am sharp.
Equipment Ages 6, 7 and 8 each have their own bin with flags and poles – please make sure these are on the beach – ask a parent/s or bring them yourself. There is one bin for all other age groups to share.
U6 – U7 Age Groups Flags – Sprint Race – Wade – Relay Sprint – Relay Wade. All events can be conducted a number of times. Relays are a great way to get everyone involved. Remember, we are trying to educate our younger children to enjoy the water and the beach. Age Managers should feel free to introduce novelty events of their choice. Feel free to ask the parents to become involved, it will make for a fun Sunday morning for all involved.
U8 Age Groups This is an important year for our children. For those children who wish to compete at carnivals, this is the first year of competition. Flags, sprint race, wade, sprint relay and wade relay are competition events and should be conducted each Sunday. Again, relays are a great way to get everyone involved and all events can be conducted a number of times. As the season progresses ‘mini’ surf races and ‘mini’ board races should be introduced. Help from the parents will be invaluable so don’t be afraid to ask and always remember to inform the water safety officer.
U9 – U14 Age Groups Sunday morning events will consist of flags, sprint race, surf race, board race and relays. All children are at different levels of competence in the water. The U9s especially being their first year in the surf. Some children will have to helped and coached along. The not so confident should be set a small swim or board task each week. As the weeks go on, add to the task as their confidence grows. Our aim at North Narrabeen Nippers is to have all children confident and happy to enter the water.
All events should be conducted each Sunday. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a Committee Member. If you are unsure of the surf conditions please consult the Water Safety Officer or Surf Patrol Crew.Parents are encouraged to participate. Please contact Sarah Ryan at nthnarranippers@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming an Age Manager.
Guidelines for Age Managers
All Age Managers to arrive for team briefing in the Clubhouse at 9am. Please be on time as this is an important start to the day. This is a good time to plan your morning and talk to other Age Managers and find out what they are planning for their morning. At 9:15am we will move down to the beach. Start marking your roll so that you are ready to start Nippers at 9:30am sharp.
Equipment Ages 6, 7 and 8 each have their own bin with flags and poles – please make sure these are on the beach – ask a parent/s or bring them yourself. There is one bin for all other age groups to share.
U6 – U7 Age Groups Flags – Sprint Race – Wade – Relay Sprint – Relay Wade. All events can be conducted a number of times. Relays are a great way to get everyone involved. Remember, we are trying to educate our younger children to enjoy the water and the beach. Age Managers should feel free to introduce novelty events of their choice. Feel free to ask the parents to become involved, it will make for a fun Sunday morning for all involved.
U8 Age Groups This is an important year for our children. For those children who wish to compete at carnivals, this is the first year of competition. Flags, sprint race, wade, sprint relay and wade relay are competition events and should be conducted each Sunday. Again, relays are a great way to get everyone involved and all events can be conducted a number of times. As the season progresses ‘mini’ surf races and ‘mini’ board races should be introduced. Help from the parents will be invaluable so don’t be afraid to ask and always remember to inform the water safety officer.
U9 – U14 Age Groups Sunday morning events will consist of flags, sprint race, surf race, board race and relays. All children are at different levels of competence in the water. The U9s especially being their first year in the surf. Some children will have to helped and coached along. The not so confident should be set a small swim or board task each week. As the weeks go on, add to the task as their confidence grows. Our aim at North Narrabeen Nippers is to have all children confident and happy to enter the water.
All events should be conducted each Sunday. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a Committee Member. If you are unsure of the surf conditions please consult the Water Safety Officer or Surf Patrol Crew.Parents are encouraged to participate. Please contact Sarah Ryan at nthnarranippers@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming an Age Manager.
SLSA Proficiency RequirementsFor safety and development reasons, junior activity participants need to successfully complete preliminary assessment. This evaluation must be undertaken prior to commencing any junior activity training or competition - refer table below for requirements. These times must be witnessed by one of the following officials – Chief Instructor, Level One Official or Level One Coach.
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SLSA Conduct GuidelinesCAPS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES WHILE PARTICIPATING IN AN EVENT.
A child must NOT wear their cap in the water unless they are competing in a water event. Swimming is only allowed in the patrol area for those not competing. These rules are strictly adhered to at carnivals, so let’s practice them at our beach at all times. Carnival Officials can become quite harsh about the water rules and may reprimand any club not obeying them. CAPS MUST BE REMOVED AT THE CONCLUSION OF SCHEDULED EVENTS. |
