Nippers

Welcome to the 2012 - 2013 season.

We are a small, friendly, family orientated club that meets on every second Sunday from 9.45 am. Children must be 5 years of age to join. The season starts on Sunday the 30th of September 2012 with a registration / fun day and then again on Sunday October 7th.

Sunday activities: 
On Sundays the following events are included: 
Flags, Sprinting, Relays, Wade, Swims, Board. 

Surf Education: 
As a part of the surf awareness program, the children are shown and explained all aspects of beach & surf safety. 

Age Groups

1st October 2007 to 30th September 2008	U/6
1st October 2006 to 30th September 2007	U/7
1st October 2005 to 30th September 2006	U/8
1st October 2004 to 30th September 2005	U/9
1st October 2003 to 30th September 2004	U/10
1st October 2002 to 30th September 2003	U/11
1st October 2001 to 30th September 2002	U/12
1st October 2000 to 30th September 2001	U/13
1st October 1999 to 30th September 2000	U/14
1st October 1998 -	Rookies

Membership

Fees: 
One parent in each family must join the Surf Club. 
One parent and one child - $50. One parent and two or more children - $70. 



Uniforms: 
Children must wear a club cap at all surf club activities. Club caps, rash-tops, hats and swimmers can be purchased. Some second hand clothing available.

To join nippers, you will need to complete 3 forms:

1. Download and complete the Membership Form.
2. Download and complete the Working with Children declaration Form.
3. Download and complete the Parent Participation Form.

 

Age Managers:

The club can't function if we do not have enough volunteers to be age managers. If you would like more info on becoming an age Manager please contact: President Dave Masters or Secretary Jan Merrick 42671631.

Proficiency Evaluations: 

		Competition Skill Evaluation
Age	Participation Skill Evaluation	Run-Swim-Run	Timed Pool Swim
Under 8	25 metre swim (any stroke) 1 Min survival float	Nil	NA
Under 9	25 metre swim (any stroke) 1 Min survival float	50m-50m-50m	200m pool swim within 6 minutes
Under 10	25 metre swim (freestyle) 1.5 Min survival float	50m-50m-50m	200m pool swim within 6 minutes
Under 11	50 metre swim (freestyle) 2 Min survival float	50m-100m-50m	200m pool swim within 5 minutes
Under 12	100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 Min survival float	50m-100m-50m	200m pool swim within 5 minutes
Under 13	150 metre swim (freestyle) 3 Min survival float	100m-100m-100m	200m pool swim within 5 minutes
Under 14	200 metre swim (freestyle, in less than 5 minutes) 3 Min survival float	100m-100m-100m	200m pool swim within 5 minutes
13-15 Rookie Program	200 metre swim (freestyle, in less than 5 minutes) 3 Min survival float	100m-100m-100m	200m pool swim within 5 minutes

  

Rookies

The 14 - 16 year olds are Rookies and will be expected to complete their SRC and work toward their Bronze Medallion. The emphasis with these members is preparation to become patrolling members, they will be trained in surf rescue and resusitation. There are also team building and social events planned throughout the season.

For the last few years the Rookies have gone on camp in January to gain their SRC's, Bronze medallion, and IRB crewman. These camps are looked forward to every year as we travel up the coast the Nelson Bay. Last year to save money for our major trip away, we had the Rookie camp at our very own beach and camping ground. This year? Stay tuned..