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Season 15/16 Issue 1 October 2016
Important Dates7th October Final Rego 5:30pm
9th October Season Starts
13th October Board Training Starts
(U9’s Up)
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September 2016
Chairman’s ReportFirstly, on behalf of the North Narrabeen SLSC JuniorCommittee I would like to extend a warm welcometo all our new Nippers, and returning families to the2016-17 season. The current remodelling (dredging)of the lake should result in a fantastic flat waterplayground on which to stage our weekly NipperSundays along with the Ocean beach, surf and pool.
So far the weather has been a lot kinder to us thanlast year’s spring months and (fingers crossed) if thiscontinues we’ll be in for a bumper summer!
I would like to take this opportunity to highlight and thank our Junior Committee Members who have beenworking tirelessly since June this year in preparation for the new season. For most of us it’s our first time onthe committee and we didn’t realise how much behind the scenes work was involved.
A big thanks to:o Co-Chairperson John Perryo Secretary Sarah Ryano Treasurer Toni Caddeno Registrar Richard Jessupo Assistant Registrar Federico Zanellao Competition Secretary Mark Byrneo Marketing / Website Murray Love
We are trialling a few new initiatives this season such as our use of Team App forcommunicating with members and highlighting upcoming events. We also plan tohave two Kids Disco’s this season and our always popular visit from Santa will bebigger than ever. There is weekly board and swim training available for waterproficient nippers (under 9’s and over) and a few other activities that we’ll highlightin coming newsletters and Team App. The Nippers committee welcomes yourfeedback and input on these initiatives, so don’t be shy if you have ideas that mightimprove your club. However, please keep in mind that we are volunteers and ifyour idea truly is amazing you may be asked to “step up” and help make it happen.
Co-Chair Dave, Former Chair Darren & Co-Chair John
Current registrations would indicate that our club will have a lot more nippers this year than last, to helpmanage this we have a larger number of Age Managers than usual. Age Managers are regular Mums andDads who have volunteered their time to help your kids at Nippers, they are not child minders, andNippers is NOT a “drop and go” child minding service. Please stay with your child’s nipper group when onthe beach, your kid will be stoked that you’re watching them and who knows you might have some funyourself.
Each Sunday (weather permitting) after nippers there is a Club Swim at 11am – this handy-capped race isopen to all members and associates and it’s a great way for our kids to cheer on Mum and Dad as theycompete against other Mums and Dads. Even I’ll be going in it!!!
Finally, our major fundraising activity each season is the BBQ which is held back at the club house at theconclusion of nippers. The roster is spread across the season to allocate one Sunday per Age Group, soplease support your respective Age Manager when it is your turn. On behalf of the Nipper Committee, I wishyou all a fun-filled season and I look forward to seeing as many of you on the beach each Sunday.
Cheers,
Dave JohnsonCo Chairperson NN Nippers
Last Chance to Register 7th October
Photo by Kate Marshal
September 2016
New to Nippers & Returning Members
Welcome.
Nippers starts on the 9th of October, roll call is 9.15am.
All Nippers meet on the sand in front of the surf club, rolls are called.
Look for the blue & pink age banners to find your child’s group. Your child’s Age Manager will be wearing a black & white North Narrabeen shirt.
Your child will need a green cap for U6’s and a white cap for U7’s and up, these are compulsory. Please have their name clearly written on their cap so it can be easily read by the Age Manager.
A North Narrabeen rash vest & swimmers are also available, but not compulsory. Don’t forget to apply sunscreen to your child.
Nippers is all about having fun while learning about surf safety.
Still Need To Register?The last opportunity to register before theseason kicks off is at the Club Open Night,Friday the 7th of October from 5.30pm -7.30pm.
If you don’t make it to this registration yourchild cannot join Nippers until October 23rd
(week 3). From week 3 you can join Nippersprior to 9.15am at the clubhouse.
Remember you need the child’s passport orbirth certificate if you are new to the club.
Nippers Registration 2016/17
258 kids have joined Nippers at North Narrabeen
for 2016/17.
From the Chairman: ‘Thanks to all our committee
members for helping with clothing and rego. Thanks
also must go to Brian Robinson and Kate & Darren
Marshal for watching over the new committee. And
thanks to our junior members and mums and dads for
stepping in to help out. Your help is invaluable.”
Our Club AimOur aim at North Narrabeen is to educate our children to be competent and safe on the beach and using surf equipment. Surf knowledge and techniques are gradually
introduced to the children in relation to their age and ability.
Need To Get Gear?The first 2 weeks of Nippers the uniform shop willbe open from 8.30am in the clubhouse. Get inearly to avoid disappointment. U8’s and uprequire a pink high-vis vest.
What Are The Green Fluoro Caps?Under 6’s in 2016-17 will wear green fluoro caps.This is an important new safety initiative toclearly identify our most junior members. Thishelps everyone on the beach to immediatelyidentify them as juniors who need extraassistance, care and caution if near the surf.
September 2016
Wet Weather Policy
Nippers is held rain or shine. The onlycircumstances where Nippers is cancelledare lightning, hail, tsunami warning, or someother extreme event that endangers beach-goers.
If it’s a rainy Sunday, Nippers will be on. Joinour Facebook page so you get updates onSunday Mornings, on the rare occasionNippers is cancelled.
Occasionally, the water conditions will resultin beach closure and/or Nipper water eventcancellation. Nipper beach events will stillcontinue.
Our Major Fund Raiser
The BBQ is one of the major fundraisers forNippers, parents are required to run the BBQ.
Each age group gets a turn once during theNippers season & it really is a fun way to getto know the other parents. The BBQ beginsserving at 10.30am, after Nippers.
Family & Open Swim Race and Beach
Sprint every Sunday at 11am for members,
associate members and Nippers that are surfproficient. Meet at the flags!
Get Surf Proficient
If you want to improve your surf rescue skillsso you can help out in the surf, then the clubcan help you with Bronze Medallion SurfLifesaving training.
Age Managers 2016/17
Age Managers are volunteers; they are parents who are passionate aboutteaching surf safety.
Most of the North Narrabeen Age Managers hold their bronze medallion in surflifesaving.
Age Managers will need help each week, so come along ready to get involved.
Our Age Managers are proudly supported by LJ Hooker Narrabeen.
What’s Happening with the Lagoon?
Northern Beaches Council have begun
clearing the entrance of Narrabeen
Lagoon.
During the works, around 50,000 cubic
meters of sand will be shifted and used
to replenish Collaroy–Narrabeen Beach.
For more info:
<https://www.dredgingtoday.com/2016
/07/15/narrabeen-lagoon-beach-works-
about-to-begin/>
While the Lagoon is being cleared
Nippers U6-U8 will take place on the
beach only.
New Boards
A great start to Nippers 2016/17 with the purchase of 6 new fibre glass boards for the U11’s & over to use in the Surf.
Help Needed With The Uniform Shop
We still need a volunteer to help with sellingthe clothing! Email us if you are interested:[email protected]
September 2016
Our Generous Sponsors!We couldn’t do what we do for the kidswithout the generosity of our sponsors!
The provide the much needed financialsupport so our kids can have fun learningabout surf safety & survival.
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Pittwater RSLPittwater RSL is a major sponsor, next time youare there mention North Narrabeen Nipperswhen you sign in so they know how much theirgenerosity means to us!
Bakers Delight!Bakers Delight Warriewood generously donateall the bread for our fortnightly BBQ’s, pleasesupport them & give them a shout out from us!
LJ Hooker NarrabeenLJ Hooker Narrabeen are silver sponsors,providing our Age Managers shirts and thenew rashies for Water Safety and AgeManager Helpers.
JC’s Pizza Elanora JC’s Pizza Elanora kindly sponsor the weekly NippersAge Awards, the kids love these! When you are inElanora, check our JC’s Pizza & tell them we sentyou!
SignaramaSignarama are another sponsor! Theygenerously donated all the signageincluding the very useful age group flags, ifyou need signs, you need to use them!
Hunter Real Estate and McGrath Collaroyboth Bronze sponsors of our club.
Bronze sponsorships starts from $500, if your business is
interested please contact [email protected]
for more information on sponsorships.
New Fibreglass Nippers Boards for U11’s & Up
No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies
No. 1 Roofing & Building Supplies are our newestsilver sponsor, if you need Roofing or BuildingSupplies give them a call!
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October 2016
9 Nippers Season Starts 9.15am
13 Board training Starts U9’s & Up
16 Nippers Day (Proficiency Swim U8-U10) U8 Boys BBQ
23 Nippers Day & Bennett Craft Carnival Dee Why
29 Junior Beach Only Carnival Queenscliff
30 POINTS DAY Number 1 U8 Girls BBQ
November 2016
6 Nippers Day
12 Junior Water Only Carnival Newport
13 POINTS DAY Number 2 U7 Boys BBQ
20 Nippers Day & Junior Carnival Manly
26 Twilight Nippers 3pm, Kids Disco 5pm, U7 Girls BBQ
December 2016
4 Nippers Day
11 Nippers & Christmas Fun Day U9/10 Boys & Girls BBQ
18 SEASON BREAK
January 2016
8 Nippers Day
15 Nippers Day & Junior Carnival at Narrabeen
22 POINTS DAY Number 3 U6 Girls BBQ
29 No Nippers
February 2016
5 Nippers Day & Northern Beaches Branch Champs TBC
11 Club Championships Twilight Nippers 3pm U6 Boys BBQ
19 Nippers Day (back-up Club Championship)
26 Nippers Day
March 2016
3-5 No Nippers State Carnival Swansea
12 Last Nippers Day – Fun Day
26 AGM & Presentation
