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Newport Nippers
Junior Activities
2018/2019 Season Booklet
PO Box 57
Newport Beach 2106
www.newportsurfclub.com.auTable of Contents Welcome 3 Team App 5 Office Bearers 6 Calendar of Events 7 Sponsors Thank-You 9 Registration 10 Age Groups 11 Newport Nippers Code of 12 Conduct Age Managers 17 Junior Skills Evaluation 21 Club Merchandise 24 BBQ Roster 25 Club Champs and Awards 26 Carnival Information 29 SLSA Principles 34 2018/2019 Season Page 2
WELCOME
Welcome to Newport Surf Life Saving Club Junior Activities Branch,
otherwise known as Newport Nippers. I’d like to extend a warm
welcome to all Nippers and their families to another great year at
Newport.
We have endeavoured to include everything you need to know
about Newport Nippers in this booklet. Please keep it as a handy
reference guide. If you require any further information, please feel
free to ask any Age Manager or Committee member, or visit the
club website; www.newportsurfclub.com.au
Nipper parents are required to join the Club as an Associate
member and assist where possible with the management and
training of the children. By joining the Club, parents are covered
by insurance against accidents on the beach, at carnivals and
sanctioned surf club activities, and have access to the Club
facilities and functions. It is your club, please enjoy.
Assistance with the training and activities on a Sunday morning is
more than welcome. Please assist your Age Managers in any way
that you feel comfortable (water safety, starting events, marking
lines, keeping score, etc).
A parent must be present on the beach throughout Nippers in
case of an accident.
We cannot and do not provide a childcare service.
Our objective at Newport is to educate our children to be
competent and safe in the beach/surf environment. Surf
knowledge and techniques are gradually introduced to the
children in accordance with their age and ability – ultimately at
the age of 13(U14) they can attain their Surf Rescue Certificate,
which is just one step below the Bronze Medallion.
Whilst all children are encouraged to improve their surf skills
through regular competition, no child is forced or pressured to do
something they are not comfortable with, or do not want to do.
Our first and foremost aim is for the children to have FUN at
Nippers and enjoy coming to the beach each week.
2018/2019 Season Page 3Coaching in both water and beach events is available to all Nippers (Beach U8`s and over, Water U9`s and over) who wish to improve their skills. We have the services of high quality beach and water coaches to enhance Nippers basic skills and to improve their competitive performance for those who are competing in carnivals and championships. Committee Meetings are held at the Surf Club on the third Tuesday of each month. Should you wish to attend a meeting to bring a matter to the attention of the Committee, you are most welcome. To do this, please advise your Age manager or myself. I hope you enjoy your season at Newport. Matt Halakas Newport Nippers Chairman nipper_chairman@newportsurfclub.com.au 2018/2019 Season Page 4
TEAM APP Newport Nippers utilises 2 Team App groups to post information throughout the season. For announcements and changes relating to regular Sunday Nippers please download the Newport Surf Club Team App. Follow these steps: 1. Download Team App from the Apple or Google Play app store. 2. Sign up to Team App. You will be sent an email to confirm your registration. 3. Log into the App and search for “Newport Surf Club". 4. Choose your applicable access group(s). 5. If you don't have a smartphone go to nslscnippers.teamapp.com to sign up and view this App online. For the most up to date training information download the Newport Nippers Comp Team App. Follow these steps: 1. Download Team App from the Apple or Google Play app store. 2. Sign up to Team App. You will be sent an email to confirm your registration. 3. Log into the App and search for "Newport Nippers Comp Team". 4. Choose your applicable access group(s). 5. If you don't have a smartphone go to newportnippers.teamapp.com to sign up and view this App online. 2018/2019 Season Page 5
NEWPORT JUNIOR ACTIVITIES
OFFICE BEARERS 2018/19
POSITION MOBILE EMAIL
Chairperson nipper_chairman@newportsurfclub.co
0420 271 758 m.au
MATT HALAKAS
Secretary nippers_secretary@newportsurfclub.co
0469 631 371 m.au
ROD STEVENS
Clothing Officer
0421 529 676 shop@newportsurfclub.com.au
SNEZ BARTLEM
Gear Steward nippers_gear_steward@newportsurfclu
0404 865 012 b.com.au
Brendan Capell
Water Safety Officer
Ilia Lakaev
Age Manager
Co-ordinator 0411 065 677 zoran@sparecreative.com
ZORAN AVTAROVSKI
Competition
Development nippers_comp_development@newpor
0416 085 493 tsurfclub.com.au
Manager
Jeremy Paul
BBQ Co-ordinators
Carla Pettitt
Michelle Lye
Registrar
0401 508 891 registrar@newportsurfclub.com.au
JOHN GREENHILL
2018/2019 Season Page 62018/19 Calendar of Events
2018
9th September Registration #1 9am - 11am Newport SLSC
15th/16th
SRC Basin Camp
September
September
16th September Registration #2 9am – 11am Newport SLSC
29th September Patrols Commence
Proficiency Swims Under 8`s – U14`s @ Brooke Withers
13th October
Pool Warriewood 4pm
14th October Nippers Commences 845am Sunday
21st October Sunday 9am Nippers
21st October Bennett Craft Carnival - Dee Why
28th October Sunday 9am Nippers
28th October NB Council Environmental Presentation
28th October Beach Only Carnival - Queenscliff
3rd November Water Only Carnival - Newport
4th November Round 1 Club Champs
11th November Sunday 9am Nippers
11th November Beach Only Carnival – North Steyne
18th November Sunday 9am Nippers
18th November Junior Teams Water Carnival – North Steyne
25th November Sunday 9am Nippers
25th November Bennett Fast & Furious Freshwater
2nd December Sunday 9am Nippers
9th December Sunday 9am Nippers
9th December 9-10`s Water Carnival – Dee Why
16th December Christmas Nippers - 3PM Sunday
2019
13 January
th Beach Only Carnival – Narrabeen
2018/2019 Season Page 719th January Nippers Returns 3pm Saturday
20th January Nipper Nats - Manly
27th January Sunday 9am Nippers
3rd February Sunday 9am Nippers
Sydney Northern Beaches Junior Branch Carnival -
3rd February
Water – Venue TBA
10th February Sunday 9am Nippers
Sydney Northern Beaches Junior Branch Carnival -
10th February
Beach – Venue TBA
17th February Round 2 Club Champs
Sunday 9am Nippers
24th February
Newport Club Championships Back Up Day
NSW State Junior Age Championships – Swansea -
1st-3rd March
Belmont
3rd March Sunday 9am Nippers
10th March Sunday 9am Nippers
17th March Final Nippers (Presentation) 3pm
2018/2019 Season Page 8THANK-YOU Newport Nippers would like to thank their sponsors this season. Please support the businesses that support your children… LJ Hooker Newport www.newport.ljhooker.com.au Chargrill Charlies Mona Vale www.chargrillcharlies.com Lucky and Peps www.luckysandpeps.com.au Roaming Café www.facebook.com/roamingcafe/ Cocoa Bar www.cocoabar.org SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Newport Nippers are always in need of financial assistance to continue our programs. Should any other employers or corporates out there wish to help with a sponsorship please call Matt Halakas on 0420271758 or email nipper_chairman@newportsurfclub.com.au 2018/2019 Season Page 9
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Membership Fees are set by the Newport Surf Club Committee
each year. To ensure that all members remain covered by
insurance, in case of accident, these are due and payable by
30th September each year. Fees unpaid beyond 30 November
will void insurance coverage for the member. Any unregistered
children will not be allowed to participate in activities.
Nippers registering for the first time only at Newport SLSC will
receive a Newport cap and rash shirt as part of their registration
fee. These form part of the Newport Nipper uniform and for
safety reasons are compulsory for every nipper morning or
twilight event.
Nipper Fees
$85 for each Nipper
$100 for an Associate membership. At least 1 parent/caregiver
is required to join from each Nipper family.
Under 14`s Surf Rescue Certificate $185
(includes course material)
Please Note:
Parents with an Active Senior Membership or who wish to obtain
their Bronze Medallion should contact our registrar
registrar@newportsurfclub.com.au for membership renewal.
2018/2019 Season Page 10AGE GROUPS Nippers are divided into nine age groups – from U6’s through to U14’s. The age group is determined by the child’s age at midnight on 30 September each year. For example, a child who is 11 on 30 September will be in U12’s. A child who turns 11 on 1 October will be in U11’s. Children must have turned five years of age before they can participate in Nipper’s activities. Please speak to the Registrar should you need further clarification of the age groups. Under 6 Birth date falls between 01/10/2012 – 30/09/2013 Under 7 Birth date falls between 01/10/2011 – 30/09/2012 Under 8 Birth date falls between 01/10/2010 – 30/09/2011 Under 9 Birth date falls between 01/10/2009 – 30/09/2010 Under 10 Birth date falls between 01/10/2008 – 30/09/2009 Under 11 Birth date falls between 01/10/2007 – 30/09/2008 Under 12 Birth date falls between 01/10/2006 – 30/09/2007 Under 13 Birth date falls between 01/10/2005 – 30/09/2006 Under 14 - SRC Birth date falls between 01/10/2004 – 30/09/2005 There is also a Special Needs group of Nippers. These Nippers are called The Dolphins and Marlins. 2018/2019 Season Page 11
NEWPORT NIPPERS CODE OF CONDUCT
Parents have an important role in the delivery and support of
sporting activities for their own and other children. With it comes a
clear responsibility to always act in a constructive and
encouraging manner. As part of this responsibility the following
Codes of Behaviour have been adopted by the Newport Surf
Lifesaving Club Junior Activities Committee(Nippers):
Parents, Caregivers, & Spectators Code of Behaviour
• Remember that children participate in sport for their
enjoyment and development.
• Encourage children to participate, do not force them.
• Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than
winning or losing. Set realistic goals.
• Encourage children to always play according to the rules and
to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence.
• Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing a
competition.
• Remember children learn best by example.
• Appreciate good performances and skilful plays by all
participants. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical
abuse from sporting activities.
• Respect official’s decisions and teach children to do likewise.
• Show appreciation for coaches, age managers, officials, and
administrators. Without them, your child could not participate.
• Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.
• If you disagree with an official, coach, age manager, raise the
issue through the appropriate channels rather than question
the officials` judgment and honesty in public. Remember that
most officials, coaches, and Age Managers give their time and
effort for your child’s involvement.
2018/2019 Season Page 12Nipper Code of Behaviour
• Compete within the rules, and within the spirit of Surf Lifesaving
and Newport SLSC
• Never argue with an official. If you disagree have your Age
Manager, coach or team manager approach the official
during a break or after the competition
• Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging of
other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an
opponent are not acceptable or permitted behaviours
• Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether
they are given by Newport SLSC or other clubs.
• Treat all participants as you would like to be treated. Do not
bully, interfere or take unfair advantage of another
competitor.
• Co-operate with your coach, age managers, teammates,
officials and opponents. Without them there would be no
competition.
• Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to
please parents and coaches.
• Respect the equipment you use, wash it and return it after use.
Report any damage.
By joining Newport Nippers - the Nipper, Parent or
Caregiver acknowledges and accepts these Codes of
Conduct. Any breach of these codes should immediately
be reported to the JAC Chairman.
2018/2019 Season Page 13NIPPERS ON SUNDAY
ASSEMBLY
To ensure that Nipper activities can commence promptly at 9.00
am, all children are requested to assemble behind their respective
age sign at 8.45 am on Sunday mornings in front of the clubhouse
(beachside).
Our events are still conducted on days when light rain occurs but
may be modified to suit the conditions. The decision to cancel
activities due to adverse weather or surf conditions or other
unforeseeable events will usually be made on the day.
All children must have their name printed clearly on their
competition (Club) skull caps and all other items of clothing (t-
shirts, shorts, etc.).
Activities will commence at 9.00 am sharp (assemble at 8.45 am)
and finish around 10.30 am – but sometimes later for the older age
groups or on special days. All activities are organised in age
groups, each of which has its own Age Manager/s, with one or
more assistants. The objectives of Newport Nippers are to ensure
all children who are registered with the Club are provided with:
• The best possible facilities to enjoy their activities.
• The best possible opportunity to participate in Club activities.
• The best possible tuition and coaching to achieve the Age
Group National Awards.
• 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 surf lifesaving movement.
• A friendly, happy and safe environment for the children who
are encouraged to perform to their capacity and no attempt
is made to pressure them.
To enable Newport Nippers to run smoothly on Sundays, please
note the following:
2018/2019 Season Page 14• Nippers commences at 9.00 am sharp. Could children please
assemble behind their age group signs at 8.45 am so that Age
Managers can mark the roll and the session can commence
on time.
• Announcements and important information for Nippers and
parents is communicated at the start of the day by our Age
Managers. Please be on time and listen to announcements so
that you are aware and up-to-date with all matters
concerning your children.
• Children must wear their Newport Nippers skull cap and a high
vis rash vest, both of which are to be clearly marked with the
child’s name. Nipper skull caps, t-shirts and rash vests are
available from the clothing shop.
• Children should have sunscreen cream applied prior to
commencement of Nippers.
• At the end of the day’s events, children must have their names
marked off the roll and remove their skull caps. This assists the
Patrol on duty as children wearing skull caps are assumed to
be under the supervision of an Age Manager.
• Please assist your child’s Age Manager – for example finish
judges or holding a wade rope, etc. and, where qualified and
proficient, help in providing water safety.
• The club website and email messages will be utilised for the
flexible delivery of updates through the season.
RULES TO REMEMBER
• Children are unable to participate on the beach or in the
water unless they are a registered and financial member.
• Children MUST wear their Club cap at all times on Sunday
morning whilst participating in Nipper activities.
• No one is to enter the water when the beach is closed.
• An Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) must be operational before
water activities can commence.
• Water Safety Officers wear orange vests and are responsible
for the safety of children participating in water events. Water
Safety Officers must be appropriately qualified – proficient
2018/2019 Season Page 15bronze holders in addition to being registered financial
members.
• Patrol members wear red and yellow quartered caps and are
responsible for people swimming in the patrolled area – these
are the only areas in which public swimming is encouraged.
Separate safe areas are designated for Nipper activities.
• The Patrol Captain of the day is the ultimate authority in
relation to water activities and events.
• Club caps must be worn at all times while participating in an
event. A competitor who finishes an event without their cap
on their head and tied securely will be liable to disqualification.
• No child will be able to participate in water events without first
completing the junior activities skills evaluation swim and being
certified proficient.
• At the completion of Nippers, children MUST obtain their
parents’ permission and remove their skull cap before re-
entering the water. Please encourage them to swim only
between the flags.
As a parent or guardian, you are REQUIRED to be at the
beach at all times during Sunday activities. Your child
remains your responsibility. Medication, trips to the toilet
and the individual general welfare of each child on Newport
Beach is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. Nippers
is NOT a child-minding program.
2018/2019 Season Page 16AGE MANAGERS
Age Managers are usually volunteer parents of Nippers children
and young NSLSC members. They are allocated to each age
group with responsibility for organising and conducting the various
Nipper activities. The main responsibilities of the Age Managers
are as follows:
• Encourage the children of their age group to participate,
enjoy, co-operate and compete in all activities of the Club.
• Keep weekly records of each child’s attendance and
proficiency achievements.
• Instruct the children in their age group of the necessary
requirements for the National Awards.
• Organise the children in their age group at carnivals.
• Assist in the development of surf awareness and surf safety for
the children in their age group.
• Assist in the instruction of the correct techniques and point-
scoring systems of the events the children may participate in
at carnivals.
• Keep children and parents informed of the requirements of the
age group and of Club activities, carnivals, competition dates,
etc.
• Ensure the children of the age group are aware of and
encourage sun protection.
Parents are encouraged to make themselves known to their
child’s Age Manager and to offer assistance when required. If you
have any questions or concerns, or if your child has any medical
condition that may restrict him or her in any way, please speak
with your Age Manager.
Age Managers are NOT babysitters. Parents are required to be on
hand during the entirety of Nippers and to resume responsibility for
their child at the end of the day’s events.
Children MUST obtain their parents’ permission prior to re-entering
the water upon completion of the day’s events and swim
between the flags. Skull caps must be removed at the completion
of the day’s formal activities.
2018/2019 Season Page 17If you need to leave before events are finished, please inform your child’s Age Manager BEFORE taking your child from the beach so that their name may be marked off the roll. Please provide your Age Manager with emergency contact information and your current email address. For the contact details of this season’s Age Managers please see the current season junior booklet or club website. AGE MANAGERS 2018/19 AGE MOBILE EMAIL GROUP/NAME Under 6 UNDER 7 Glen Langley 0416 223 024 glennlangley@me.com UNDER 8 Gavin Clarke Sally Finn Roxy Quinn India Spring Jasmin Crichton UNDER 9 Scott Bridges scott.bridges@cba.com.au Andrew Jones AJones@pkf.com.au 2018/2019 Season Page 18
AGE MOBILE EMAIL
GROUP/NAME
UNDER 10
bandbcapell@optusnet.com.
Brendon Capell 0404 865 012
au
Alan Carroll 0481 399 335 alan.carroll@emc.com
UNDER 11
Caroline Thomas 0407 240 802 icarriematt@bigpond.com
scott@scottstradeservices.co
Scott Newey 0418 213 562
m.au
Esa Fleming 0404 000 080 esaflemming2@gmail.com
Alex Warwar alexwar@mail.com
John Crawford John@crawfordcopy.com
UNDER 12
Rod Stevens 0469 631 371 rod@truspace.com.au
Tam Salehian tamsin@sparecreative.com
Gordon Spring gspring.collaroy@ljh.com.au
Cheryl Page cdpage@optusnet.com.au
UNDER 13
Phil Pettitt 0447 420 173 pcpettitt@optusnet.com.au
Matt Thomas icarriematt@bigpond.com
Kevin Brennan kevinbrennan@mail.com
UNDER 14-SRC
2018/2019 Season Page 19AGE MOBILE EMAIL
GROUP/NAME
Nick Rogers 0425 262 753 nick.rogers@optusnet.com.au
DOLPHINS
sandymenzies@optusnet.com
Sandy Menzies 0418 628 362
.au
douglasmenzies@optusnet.co
Doug Menzies 0419 224 290
m.au
Marcus
benalex.ltd@googlemail.com
Symington-Jones
Alex Symington-
Jones
2018/2019 Season Page 20JUNIOR ACTIVITIES SKILLS EVALUATION
To maintain safety and life-saving standards, Surf Life Saving
Australia has set a standard of proficiency that a Nipper must
achieve prior to involvement in any water activity, training or
competition being undertaken. Every junior member is required
to participate in the appropriate age group preliminary
evaluation, as outlined below.
The club is not able to teach youngsters to swim.
We expect to lift the swimming skills of competent swimmers (for
their age) and teach them surf safety.
If you have any concerns about your child’s ability, please do not
hesitate to discuss the issue with the Age Manager.
Emphasis in Nippers is directed towards teaching water safety,
basic surf lifesaving skills and having fun.
JUNIOR COMPETITION SKILLS EVALUATION
To be eligible for either beach or water competition or training
sessions, junior members must complete an open water swim. The
competition evaluation (open water swim) outlined in the table
below must be achieved before members are eligible to
compete in inter-club competition or participate in Club training
sessions.
The below are minimum standard water proficiency requirements
only. Our Club is responsible for ensuring that competitors who
compete in water events at carnivals are competent to safely
and satisfactorily negotiate the conditions on the day of the
carnival.
2018/2019 Season Page 21Evaluation Required for
Preliminary
Training Sessions and
Evaluation
Carnival Participation
From a standing
position in waist
deep water
perform a front
glide and recover
Under 6 to a secure
position. Nil (no competition)
Surf Play 1
Perform a back or
front float holding a
buoyant aid and
recover to a secure
position.
From a standing
position in waist deep
water perform a front
glide, kick for 3m and
recover to a secure
Under 7 position. Nil (no competition)
Surf Play 2 Perform a back or front
float for a few seconds
and recover to a
secure position.
25 m swim (any
Nil (no water
Under 8 stroke).
competition, except
Surf Aware 1 1-minute survival
wade)
float
2018/2019 Season Page 2225 m swim (any
Under 9 stroke) Minimum 150m open
Surf Aware 2 1-minute survival water swim
float
25 m swim (freestyle)
Under 10 Minimum 150m open
1½ minute survival
Surf Safe 1 water swim
float
50 m swim (freestyle)
Under 11 Minimum 288m open
2-minute survival
Surf Safe 2 water swim
float
100 m swim
Under 12 (freestyle) Minimum 288m open
Surf Smart 1 2-minute survival water swim
float
150 m swim
Under 13 (freestyle) Minimum 288m open
Surf Smart 2 3-minute survival water swim
float
200 m swim
(freestyle)
Under 14* Minimum 288m open
in less than 5 min
SRC water swim
3-minute survival
float
2018/2019 Season Page 23CLUB MERCHANDISE The Nippers Shop is open on Sunday mornings throughout the season and sells a full range of club clothing, fashion items and beach essentials for both children and adults. It is located downstairs on the beach side of the clubhouse, next to the first aid room. The ladies who run and assist in the shop are volunteers so please extend them your utmost courtesy, help and understanding. You are also able to purchase items at any time online through the club website www.newportsurfclub.com.au and click on the word SHOP. No credit will be given, all goods must be paid for by cash, EFTPOS, credit card or cheque at time of purchase (please make cheques payable to: Newport Nippers). WEEKLY BBQ A BBQ is run every Sunday morning and is not only a major fund- raising activity for Nippers but a treat for the kids to look forward to after Nippers. All parents will be asked to assist on a rostered basis (this will probably only involve a couple of Sundays out of the whole season). However, even if it is not your rostered week and you see that the BBQ workers need a hand, please offer your assistance if you can. 2018/2019 Season Page 24
BBQ ROSTER
BBQ Duty includes set up and
DATE
pack up. Duty starts at 8am.
14th October 13
21st October 12
28th October 11
4th November 10
11th November 9
18th November 8
25th November 7
2nd December 6
9th December 13
16th December XMAS TWILIGHT NIPPERS
20th January (Saturday)
27th January 12
3rd February 11
10th February 10
17th February 9
24th February 8
3rd March 7
10th March 6
17th March PRESENTATION NIPPERS
2018/2019 Season Page 25CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS AND AWARDS
2 Rounds of Nippers Club Championships will be held on
November 4th(Round 1) and February 17th(Round 2) (conditions
permitting) in the format of a regular carnival.
If for whatever reason we are unable to run on these dates, there
is a back-up date of February 24th.
Events for the Age Championship are Beach Sprint, Beach Flags,
Swim Race and Board Race for U9 to U14 and U/8’s Beach Sprint,
Beach Flags and Surf Wade. Additional events, such as Iron Man,
may be included in the older age groups at the discretion of the
Age Manager.
Competition Point Scores
Point scores for competitions will be allocated as follows:
First place = 1 point
Second place = 2 points
Third place = 3 points
Fourth place = 4 points
Tenth place =10 points
Eleventh and above =11 points
Non-entry =15 points
Non-attendance =15 points
The winner is deemed to be the competitor with the least amount
of points over the 2 Club Championship days. If a child does not
compete in an event, they will be allocated 15 points.
Example: A member who achieved second place in the 10 years
Board Race, fifth in the Swim, tenth in the Beach Sprint and third in
Flags would receive twenty points (2+5+10+3).
• Any Nipper who participates and does not finish between 1st
and10th would receive eleven (11) points.
• Any Nipper who chooses not to participate in an event will
receive fifteen (15) points for that event.
• Any Nipper who misses the Club Championship days will
receive 15 points for each event run on the days.
2018/2019 Season Page 26Club Champions In each age group (excluding U6 and U7 and Dolphins), awards will be presented for the first three placegetters (boys and girls) in individual events, based on accumulated point-score. The boy and girl with the least number of combined event points over the 2 mornings of Club Championships shall be the Age Champion. End of Season Nipper Awards Most Improved Awarded to either a boy OR a girl from each age group (U7 to U14) that has exhibited personal significant skills improvement throughout the year. Encouragement Award Awarded to encourage a nipper that may not be the one who always wins, but who always gives it a go. It is awarded to a boy OR a girl from each age group (U7 to U14) that has actively participated and shown an improvement in skills throughout the year. Life Saver of the Year This award is to recognise the nipper that embodies the ideals of surf lifesaving. It is awarded to a boy OR a girl from each age group (U7 to U14) based upon attendance/behaviour, willingness, and helpfulness. Award Eligibility To be eligible for any Nipper award; including Age Champions (1st, 2nd or 3rd), Encouragement Award, Most Improved, Lifesaver of the Year and Chairman’s Award a Nipper must attend at least 60% of all Nipper Sundays and 60 % of Non-Carnival Nipper Days. That is - out of 18 Newport Nippers Sundays and 1 Newport Nipper Saturday a Nipper must attend 11 days. Also, if there are 6 Carnivals that fall on a Sunday then the Nipper still needs to attend 60% of the remaining Nipper days that are not carnival Days (19 days – 6 Carnivals = 13, 13 x 60% = 8days). 2018/2019 Season Page 27
These attendance rules are to reward and encourage attendance at Newport Nippers as well as Northern Beaches Branch Carnivals. For safety reasons, it is a requirement of the club that nippers are marked on and off a roll kept by the Age Manager at the start and end of nippers each session. That roll is the document used to determine the 60% participation requirement for awards. Should a child be unable to participate in specific activities they are required to remain on the beach with their age group and, where possible, join in to satisfy participation requirements for that day. This attendance includes normal Nippers and carnivals. If a competitor attends a carnival on the Saturday and normal Nippers on Sunday, the child is credited with one day only. 2018/2019 Season Page 28
CARNIVAL INFORMATION We encourage all Nippers to represent NLSC. The Club places a high priority on Team Events and will enter as many teams as possible in events. The numbers of teams permitted may be regulated by carnival organisers. Being part of a team represents important values, such as working together for the good of the team, mateship, and sharing in the highs of success, or the lows of not doing so well. It is therefore a Club requirement that those wishing to compete in individual events make themselves available for team selection prior to the teams being selected. Refusal to compete in a team event could mean the competitor will not be permitted to compete in events for individuals. Parental support is required to ensure Carnivals can be attended by Newport Nippers. We ask that at least one parent in every competition family lend us regular support at carnivals and training. You do not need to be Bronze qualified to help (only required if doing water safety). Parents without their Bronze can do their Level 1 Officials Course. As with all Nipper activities all Nippers and their Parents are bound by the Rules & Regulations of SLSA; SLSNSW; Newport SLSC and by the Code of Conduct found in this Handbook. Any breach of these Rules and Regulations or the Code of Conduct by Nippers or Parents WILL result in the Child and parent being removed from the beach. Entry to Competition Areas Competition areas are limited to nominated officials per club. If other club officials or parents are found in the competition area this may result in the club being disqualified from an event. Also, please be familiar with the Code of Conduct as this will be strictly applied. 2018/2019 Season Page 29
Carnivals are held on several Saturdays and Sundays during the
season, culminating with Branch and State Championships. All
Nippers who are eligible, i.e. have successfully completed the
junior competition skills evaluation, are encouraged to represent
Newport at these carnivals.
Competition against other clubs promotes sportsmanship, club
loyalty and gives children the opportunity to mix with their peers.
Emphasis is placed on participation and friendly competition
rather than winning.
Final selection of teams for team events will be the responsibility
of the coaches and Competition Development Manager.
Entry Fees
The Club will pay Carnival Entry Fees for Nippers to participate in
the carnivals as listed in the Calendar of Events table earlier in this
booklet.
Where a Nipper enters a Carnival, and subsequently fails to
attend, or withdraws from an event for which they have been
nominated (unless withdrawn by the Age Manager and/or
coach), the Nippers Parents will be required to reimburse the Club
for the Entry Fee of events not competed. Nippers will not be able
to nominate for subsequent Carnivals until outstanding fees are
paid.
A few points to remember regarding carnivals:
• Nominations for events that the children are to compete in
must be in 1 week prior to the Carnival. The parent/guardian
may be liable for late entry fees, at the club’s discretion.
• Competitors must wear the gold and maroon Newport skull
cap and maroon club swimmers. Caps must be kept on
during races. If both these rules are not followed, the
competitor could be disqualified.
• Meet at the Newport tent at least twenty minutes prior to your
first event and report to your Age Competition Manager.
Carnival registrations usually start at 6.30am, with the first events
commencing at 7am.
2018/2019 Season Page 30• All competitors in beach and water events (except for U8’s)
must have passed their junior competition skills evaluation
swim to be eligible to compete in events at carnivals – this
includes those participating in beach events only.
• Carnivals generally follow a standard format with a detailed
event program being made available during the week prior
to the carnival. If not, they will be available on the day.
Program details may be altered up until the last minute to take
weather and surf conditions into consideration.
• Entry fees are incurred for each carnival that a child enters.
These fees are paid directly by Newport Nippers. However,
should a competitor not turn up at their nominated carnival
the parent/guardian may be liable to reimburse the club for
entry fees paid, at the club’s discretion. Please let us know if
you are unable to attend as early as possible to avoid
unnecessary costs.
A list of carnival events are as follows:
Sprint – Open and Girls
Ages U8 to U14 years, in age groups
Sprint Distances
Ages U8 to U14 years – 70 metres
Relay – Open
Ages U8 to U14 in age groups (four competitors to a team)
All Age Relay – Open
Ages 7 to 13, one competitor from each age group (7 competitors
in a team)
Beach Flags – Open and Girls
Ages U8 to U14 years in age groups
Flag Distances
Ages U8 to U10 years – 8 metres
Ages U11 to U14 years – 15 metres
Water Events
Wade and water events will be decided on the day according to
water conditions.
Surf Swim – Open and Girls
2018/2019 Season Page 31Ages U9 to U14 – in age groups Surf Teams Race – Open Ages U10 to U13 in age groups Junior 2 x U8 years and 2 x U9 years (4 competitors in each team) Senior U10 to U13 years (1 competitor from each age group – 4 competitors to a team) Board Race – Open and Girls Ages U9 to U13 in age group. The girl’s event is limited to five competitors per club in each age group. This restriction is not applicable to the open event. Board Rescue – Open Ages 10 to 13 in age groups. Two competitors to a team – one swimmer (patient) and one board paddler (rescuer). Board Relay – Open Ages 10 to 13 in age groups. Three competitors to a team. Cameron Relay – Open Junior – ages 10 to U11 Senior – ages 12 to U13 Three competitors to a team – one swimmer, one runner and one board paddler. Iron Man – Open Ages U10 to U13 in age groups. Swim, board paddle and run. Diamond Lady – Girls Ages U10 to U13 in age groups. Swim, board paddle and run. Limited to five competitors per club in each age group. This restriction does not apply to the open iron man event. All swim distances are 80 metres from waist deep water. Board distances for most events are 120 metres from the water’s edge. 2 Person Rescue and Resuscitation – Open Ages 9 to 11, two competitors to a team – one rescuer and one patient (positions decided by draw). 4 Person Rescue and Resuscitation – Open 2018/2019 Season Page 32
Ages 11 to 13, five competitors to a team – one rescuer, one-reel person, one cardiac operator, one resuscitator and one patient. March Past – Open Ages 7 to 13, 12 competitors to a team – one standard bearer, one belt person, 6-reel squad and four rear rank. SELECTION CARNIVALS The first carnivals of the season are Selection Carnivals. It is from these carnivals that competitors from 10 to 13 years from all Nippers clubs in the Northern Beaches Branch are selected to compete in the Interbranch Carnival. All events at the Interbranch are open – i.e. there are no separate events for girls. A selection committee has the final approval to select which competitors will be eligible. A competitor achieving a first or second place in an event (at both selection carnivals) has a good chance of becoming a Northern Beaches Branch Representative. STATE & QUALIFYING CARNIVALS Some events at the State Carnival are only open to competitors who have qualified through gaining a place at the Branch Carnival. These events are: 2 Man Rescue and Resuscitation – three teams per Branch. All Age Relay – three teams per Branch. The competitors selected for the State Championship team will have met the selection criteria. That criteria being, attending all regular training sessions for either Water or Beach activities, attending a minimum of two SLS carnivals throughout the season and attending the Branch Carnival. Please note that on carnival days, except for the Newport Carnival, Nippers at Newport Beach will still be held as normal for those not competing. With reduced numbers of Nippers, age groups may be combined for some or all activities. 2018/2019 Season Page 33
SLSA PRINCIPLES
Surf Life Saving Australia’s Surf Education curriculum is based upon some
key principles. These principles form the backbone of each stage of a
child’s development in lifesaving.
The principles are:
Participation: The notion that all children should be offered the
opportunity to learn about surf lifesaving and aquatic safety philosophies
and methodology. Where possible, they should experience samples of
the activities that are undertaken by surf lifesavers.
Social Justice: The notion that everyone should be given a fair go. This
is particularly important when learning about surf lifesavers and during
activities that they be part of an overall surf lifesaving educational
package.
Environment: A supportive environment means one in which assistance
is provided by parents, teachers, instructors, coaches, clubs, etc. which
promotes the development of surf lifesaving and aquatic safety
education and skills.
Surf education is designed to develop and enhance essential skills and
understandings. For example:
Health and safety knowledge – an understanding of the need for
physical and emotional safety and the wellbeing of one’s self and others.
Communications skills – particularly the relationship between reading,
writing, listening and speaking as well as the understanding of a broad
range of verbal and non-verbal means of communication.
Environmental knowledge – an understanding and appreciation of our
environment, its management and the relationship we have in it.
Information skills – which enable the child to recognise the need for
information and provide the ability to identify and access it from a range
of resources.
Social skills – an understanding of the values, attitudes and practices
that contribute to social justice and effective participation.
Please note: Every effort has been made to ensure that the details
contained in this booklet are correct at time of publishing but may be
subject to change.
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