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A word from our nipper chairman,
Welcome to Maroochydore Nippers. At Maroochydore, we pride ourselves on continuing to deliver what we feel is one of the best nipper programs available in the state. We aknowledge that all nippers have varying levels of skill and welcome all children regardless of their ability or achievements.
We strive to deliver a program that is well balanced in all aspects of Surf Lifesaving, in order for them to grow within a supportive, healthy environment. At Maroochydore we are passionate about not only developing the surf skills of our youngest members, but also believe that their personal growth and development in this environment will in many ways place them in good stead for some of the challenges they will inevitably face in their years ahead.
The three main areas of focus in our program are Surf Lifesaving and Surf skills development, Surf Sports and Competition, as well as a healthy social interaction within our great club.
At Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving, we encourage a “ONE CLUB” policy, where not only are you a nipper, but you will share in the values and advantages of being part of the Maroochydore Surf Club Family and also that of the greater Surf Lifesaving family, contributing huge benefits to the community as well as ourselves.In this view, we actively encourage all our Nipper families to get involved and subsequently receive the rewards of being a part of something special.
It is a great opportunity that you can give your child as a parent, to get them involved in the Surf Lifesaving Movement at a young age. I would encourage you all to get involved and reap the many rewards that will come.
I, along with the Junior Activity Committee, welcome you all on board. I sincerely hope that you enjoy being a part of our club, creating some special memories and lifelong friendships. I look forward to seeing you all on the beach.
Brad StarkDirector Junior Activities
Welcome all Cygnets (nippers),
Last year our fabulous Nippers placed second in Queensland in the Junior State Title Championships. While Surf Sports are part of what we do, our main aim is to develop and promote Surf Lifesaving for all ages and abilities, in a social and friendly atmosphere.
Nipper days are Sundays from 7.50 am – 10.30 am from 21st September to approximately 22nd
February. These days provide opportunities to build the foundations of surf safety, surf awareness and competition skills.
Sign On
Returning Nippers You can sign on 7 days a week at the main reception of the Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club.
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New Nippers: Sign On – FRIDAY 22ND AUGUST 2014, 5PM to 7PM SWIM FIT SWIM COMPLES – COTTON TREE PARADE COTTON TREE where you can attain your swim proficiency and enjoy a sausage sizzle and get to know your Age Manager and Group. If you cannot make this sign on you can sign on at the Surf Club main reception any day between 10am and 5pm (you must bring your signed Junior Activities Pool Evaluation with you)
Membership
1stChild $170.00 – additional children$50.00/child
Membership includes
Nipper cap Pink rashie Use of club facilities Sunday nipper day activities Use of club nipper boards and equipment during nippers and allocated training sessions Comprehensive training program with our professional coaching team Carnival entry fees for club supported carnivals Insurance Associate membership for 2 parents
Board allocations
Boards are available for allocation to individual members for the season. This enables the board to be taken home from training and is only used by that child for the season. Foam: $100 / Fibreglass board: $200 per season. Boards can be picked up 30 minutes prior to pre-season training days OR before nippers. Application form available http://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au (refer Forms).
Swim subsidies
U12-U14 surf sport competitors may be eligible for swim subsidies. Subsides are administered by the Senior Club and forms available from the office.
Nipper days Sunday 7:50-10:30am
Nipper days are all about fun and friendships while learning beach safety through activities, technique drills, fitness, games, teamwork and theory. All age groups have an Age Manager with one or two assistants; they are responsible for education, training and the organisation of the group during nipper days and carnivals. Depending on conditions and other factors nippers may finish earlier than the 10.30.
7:00 – 7:50: Set up
Setting up nippers is no easy feat, volunteers are always required to assist in set up ,wash down and pack up of our club equipment. Be sure to introduce yourself, jump in and help out – it’s a great way to get to know others.
7:50 am: Sign on
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Assemble in front of the club house and sign on with age manager (10 min prior to start time). Age Groups areas are well signed. Wearing togs, nipper cap, pink rashie, sunscreen – also have towel, hat and water bottle
8:00am: Nippers starts
At the commencement of Nippers we have a very informal information session and also each Age Manager has a sheet in their sign on folder - Cygnet Titbits: Weekly message on useful information and upcoming events Nipper activity rotation: Every age group has a rotation of approximately 45 minutes that alternates between beach and water activities.
It is a requirement of Maroochydore Club that parents stay on the beach at all times with their child’s age group. In the case of siblings, please advise age manager/s where you are in case of emergency. At the conclusion of activities children are signed off and are not to leave the age manager or assistants until their parents or guardians have collected them.
Maroochydore River
During the season we may conduct nippers in the Maroochydore River particularly when the surf conditions are rough. This will be advised during the Cygnet Tidbits and after signed on at the club. As a group we walk around to the river and return to the club to sign off.
BBQ
To feed our hungry nippers we do run a BBQ. The running of the BBQ is done by rotation through the age groups and only operates when all age groups are at nippers [refer to Rosters]
NO SUNDAY NIPPERS OCCURS WHEN
Refer to Cygnets calendar 2014/15 That age group has a carnival on the same day or that weekend Our beach is being used for a carnival Bad weather – We generally move to the river if surf conditions are tricky – sign on is
always at the club first o If nippers is cancelled we notify everyone no later than 7:00am via the webpage
notice board http://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au/ and Face book (see communication below for details.
Christmas holiday break
Apparel Club colours are royal blue, black and white and the mascot is the “Black Swan”. Club caps or High Vis Caps (depending on age group) are to be worn at all times during nippers and high visibility vests “Fluoro Pink” (PMS International colour code 806C*) are compulsory for all water activities[refer: High visibility clothing policy SLSQ]. A range of other apparel is available from the administration office.
Maroochydore surf club considers representing the club at competition and carnivals a privelidge and therefore expect all members to present themselves accordingly. When doing so, we ask all competitors to wear approved Maroochydore club togs.
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Additional coaching days Additional coaching days are available to all cygnets who wish to improve their skills and fitness. Training schedules are on white board in breeze way or via the web site. We are proud to consider our Nipper competitive training program the best available, catering for competitive nippers of all levels of ability to achieve their goals.
http://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au/ [refer: Surf Sports]. Text Nathan Greig( 0426 211 021) your mobile number and name to go on the SMS update list for last minute changes.
Help….volunteers needed
Kids cannot participate or compete without appropriate level of officials, water safety, IRB drivers and crew. It is a great way to meet people and get front row seats with your children and their friends. Courses run regularly and most schedules can be accommodated in some way. Don’t be shy – contact the office to
find out more.
No matter your skill set or strengths all volunteers are gratefully appreciated! Water safety, official or IRB not your style! That’s ok! We always need friendly faces at Sunday BBQ, and help
with nipper setup and wash down. Not sure what to do? Just ask your age manger they will definitely look after you.
Don’t forget Blue Card1 Application available http://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au (refer Forms). We do request all parents apply for blue card as part of sign up. Let Michelle submit it for you it takes all the hard work out of it – Michelle even does it with a smile.
Our club is only great because of continued commitment and support by hard working volunteers – so………THANK YOU – YOU’RE AWESOME
Life after nippers,A primary objective of Junior Activities is the preparation of nippers for the senior movement for children from 13-15 years. These members participate in beach and surf patrols utilising the skills learnt during junior years.
The reward for those who continue onto senior ranks is considerable. In return for patrolling duties, the club offers a range of facilities and services such as comprehensive coaching programs, a large array of awards, competition opportunities, club gym from the age of 16 , and licensed club facility from the age of 18.
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Age groups awards and skill evaluation requirements
Age group is determined as of midnight on the 30th September at the commencement of each season. Therefore if your child is 7 on the 30th Sept 2014, they will be in the U8 age group [reference: 2014/2015 SLSQ Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation ) [Not updated at time of publication]
Preliminary Evaluations
Competition evaluations Age AwardsPool Evaluation2 Competency Beach Evaluation
(Run-Swim-Run)Under 6 Kick on wall with face in
water
30 second float
Nil
(shallow water activities only)
NA
(No Competition)
Surf Play 1
Under 7 Torpedo (push off wall with face in the water)
30 second float
Nil
(shallow water activities only)
NA
(No Competition)
Surf Play 2
Under 8
Foam Board
25 metre swim (freestyle)
1 minute survival float
25m-25m-25m
Run-Wade-Run
25m-25m-25m
Run-Wade-Run
Surf Aware 1
Under 9
Foam Board
50 metre swim (freestyle)
1 minute survival float
50m-50m-50m
Run-Swim-Run
Minimum 150m open water swim
(competition course distance as per competition manual)
Surf Aware 2
Under 10
Foam Board
50 metre swim (freestyle)
1.5 minute survival float
50m-50m-50m
Run-Swim-Run
Minimum 150m open water swim
(competition course distance as per competition manual)
Surf Safe 1
Under 11
Fibreglass
Board
100 metre swim (freestyle)
2 minute survival float
50m-100m-50m
Run-Swim-Run
Minimum 288m open water swim
(competition course distance as per competition manual)
Surf Safe 2
Under 12
Fibreglass Board
100 metre swim (freestyle)
2 minute survival float
50m-100m-50m
Run-Swim-Run
Minimum 288m open water swim
(competition course distance as per competition manual)
Surf Smart 1
Under 13
Fibreglass Board
150 metre swim (freestyle)
3 minute survival float
100m-100m-100m
Run-Swim-Run
Minimum 288m open water swim
(competition course distance as per competition manual)
Resuscitation Award is a pre-requisite to
Surf Smart 2
Under 14
Mal paddle Board
200 metre swim (freestyle, less than 5
minutes)
3 minute survival float
100m-100m-100m
Run-Swim-Run
Minimum 288m open water swim
(competition course distance as per competition manual)
Surf Rescue Certificate
2Pool Evaluation proficiency needs to be successfully completed PRIOR to sign on day and before any activity is undertaken with a signed proficiency form by a registered swim coach. Form available http://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au (Refer Forms)
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Carnivals (surf sports)Surf sports are perhaps the most rewarding for our nippers, as they enjoy the spirit of competition and team building. Carnivals offer a wide range of events for all ages concluding with Branch Titles (U8-U10) and State Championships (U11-U14) each year. Nippers must have completed relevant run-swim-run & competition evaluation and appropriate age awards to compete at carnivals.
How long?Carnivals are held over one day3 with warm up normally starting at 7 am, marshalling at 7:45am and concluding at approximately 4 pm. Some club craft will be transported to the event for competitors to use.
This year we will be trialling a roster for trailer loading, transportation, carnival tent set up, pack up and trailer unloading [refer to Rosters]. It’s everybody’s (kids included) responsibility to assist in setting up and packing up (sometimes this does require additional communal refreshments for the adults to recover from the strenuous activity).
It can be a long day and competitors require - club nipper cap, club swimwear, water bottle, nutritional food, sunscreen, hat, long sleeve shirt, towels and warm clothes (just in case).
NominationsNominations atclub supported carnivals for individual events and expression of interest for teams please complete Carnival Nomination Form and email to [email protected]. Nominations are only accepted by EMAIL. Forms are available from http://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au (refer Forms).
For team selection policy please refer to Junior Activities Policy Manual2012/13
Communication 1. Newsletter- Main communication method for date claimers, events, activities 2. Email - Secondary communication method - updates advising of urgent information or changes 3. Mobile - Instant updates on coaching schedule changes –Text name and mobile number to Nathan
Greig requesting to be put on the coaching SMS list to ensure you are up-to-date of training schedule changes.
4. Facebook - become a friend of the “Maroochydore Clubbies” facebook page. Primarily a secure “members only” community sharing space.
5. Cygnet Tidbits – Weekly verbal communication each during Sunday Nippers from Chairperson and age managers
6. Website provides all relevant forms and informationhttp://lifesaving.maroochysurfclub.com.au/7. White board provides all the coaching information for nippers
If you’re not getting anything from us…….update your email with the office
Michelle Burnett Administration 5443 1323 [email protected]
For more information refer to website and Junior Activities Policy Manual 2014/2015
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Committee:
Name Role Mobile Email
Brad Stark Chairperson 0413837709 [email protected]
Kirk Jarrot Vice Chairperson 0411834123 [email protected]
Melissa Bryan Secretary 0429824733 [email protected]
Andrew Patrick Treasurer 0412822142 [email protected]
Brad Kildey Director of Surf Awards 0418793582 [email protected]
Nathan McGrath Team Manager 0424260586 [email protected]
Brett Shuttleworth
Gear Steward 0419742509 [email protected]
Rob Boughton Assistant Gear Steward (U8-10) 0414163922 [email protected]
Kirk Jarrot Coaching coordinator 0411834123 [email protected]
Age Managers and Coaches:
Name: Position Mobile Email
John Baxter Age manager U14’s 0408655615 [email protected]
Dale Massie Assistant age manager U14’s 0409727503 [email protected]
Brad Russell Assistant age manager U14’s 0412806187 [email protected]
Rob Palmer Age manager U13’s 0417653428 [email protected]
Toni Pettigrew Assistant age manager U13’s 0458799562 [email protected]
Danny Short Age manager U12’s 0457513059 [email protected]
Lisa Andrews Assistant age manager U12’s 0407435962 [email protected]
Jon Sayer Assistant age manager U12’s 0448700755 [email protected]
Rob Boughton Age manager U11’s 0414163922 [email protected] Rychvalsky Assistant age manager U11’s 0402903313 [email protected]
Bo Hanson Age manager U10’s 0413114979 [email protected]
Graham Kidman Assistant age manager U10’s 0438661115 [email protected]
Natalie Jarrott Age manager U9’s 0466304644 [email protected]
Larissa Hallam Assistant age manger U9s 0414669915 [email protected]
Liz Hanson Age Manager U8’s 0413114979 [email protected]
TBA Assistant Age Manager U8’s
Karen Nichols Age Manager U7’s 0418740091 [email protected]
Fiona Meredith Age Manager, Green Caps 0416519099 [email protected]
TBA Assistant age manager
Nathan Greig Coach 0426211021 [email protected]
Damien Andrew Board coach 0407435962 [email protected]
Adrienne Williams Swim coach 0429477313 [email protected]
TBA Beach coach
Kara Wills March past coach [email protected]
Kylie McGrath Assistant march past coach 0414759141 [email protected]
Andrew Pettigrew Water safety coordinator 0458799562 [email protected]
Melissa Bryan BBQ – Extraordinaire 0429824733 [email protected]
Helen Patrick BBQ – Extraordinaire 0417864697 [email protected] 1-0 Page 7 of 11
Maroochydore Junior ActivitiesApplication for board allocation 2014/2015 season
Juniors Name.........................................................................Age Group...................Applicant - Height............. Weight........... Date of Application........./........../............Parent/Guardian......................................................Signature....................................Phone Contact........................... Email Address.......................................................Board Type - Fibreglass Foam Use for board - Sunday Nippers Training CarnivalsA board will be nominated to you by the Coach based on your Height, Weight, uses requirements and availability. It is your responsibility to store and maintain the board to the standard to which it was supplied including all cost for any repairs that may be required.Two photos will be taken and kept on file of the board’s condition prior to hire. Hire period is till the end of the competition season or on the return and sign off of the board by the Gear Steward. Initial if Agreed...................................... .....................................................................................................................................
Payment is to be made to Club Administrator
Hire Cost $.................Invoice Number............................Date Paid......../......../........Administrator Signature..........................................Gear Steward Signature.......................................Date Allocated........./......../...........Board Number.............................Make................................Colour............................ Returned Date ......./......./......... Gear Steward Signature..........................................
Comments..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................
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MAROOCHYDORE SURF LIFESAVING CLUB – NIPPER CARNIVAL NOMINATION AND COMMITMENT FORM
Carnival: ____________________________
Name: ____________________________Age group:_________________
List of events: Tick for entry
Wade
Surf Race
Board Race
Iron person
Beach Sprint
Beach flags
Marchpast (final confirmation will come from MP Coach)
U14 R & R
Available for team events (final selection will be confirmed by Age Mgr as some carnivals limit teams)
Parental Participation
Please note, no child will be entered into events unless there is a parental participation selection.
Role Name of parent (s) participating
Official
Water Safety
IRB Driver
IRB Crew
Committee/Age Mgrs
Carnival set up
Carnival clean up
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Please email this form to [email protected] with the subject line being the name of the carnival followed by your child’s name. By sending this you are providing permission for your child to compete and your commitment that you and/or your partner will assist on carnival day.
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