Nipper registrations for the 2011-2012 Season have closed.
Nipper Season Guide 2011-2012
Nipper Calendar 2011-2012 - Updated 16/9/11
Nipper Competitor Guide 2011-2012
Nipper Carnival Nomination Form 2011-2012
Nipper Courses 2011-2012
Nippers is a fun, educational and healthy summer activity for all the family. Learn to enjoy our beaches and keep them safe. Nippers is for Under 8 to Under 14 boys and girls who want to improve their surf and beach skills, make new friends and have FUN. *Minimum age is 7 years on 30th September 2011.
Nippers is run every Sunday from September to March, with a short break between Christmas and New Year.
U8 01/10/2003 to 30/09/2004
U9 01/10/2002 to 30/09/2003
U10 01/10/2001 to 30/09/2002
U11 01/10/2000 to 30/09/2001
U12 01/10/1999 to 30/09/2000
U13 01/10/1998 to 30/09/1999
U14 01/10/1997 to 30/09/1998
Pool Swim Competency
It must be strongly emphasised that we do not teach children how to swim.
A Club Examiner must certify that children are able to swim the prescribed distance within the allocated time and perform the required float before commencing Nipper Training. This year the pool qualifying swim will be held on Sign on Day at the Mountain Creek Aquatic Centre. ALL Nippers must do the qualifying swim. It is the qualifying swim that permits your Nipper to participate in Junior Activities.
Children MUST be able to swim continuously unaided for:
AGE |
SWIM |
SURVIVAL FLOAT |
Under 8 |
25 metre swim
freestyle |
1 min. survival float |
Under 9 |
50 metre swim
freestyle |
1 min. survival float |
Under 10 |
50 metre swim
freestyle |
1.5 min survival float |
Under 11 |
75 metre swim
freestyle |
2 min survival float |
Under 12 |
150 metre swim
freestyle |
2 min survival float |
Under 13 |
150 metre swim
freestyle – 5min |
3 min survival float |
Under 14 |
200 metre swim
(freestyle, in 5min or less) |
3 min survival float |
Nipper Fees 2011-2012
1 Child + 2 Parents = $150.00
2 Children + 2 Parents = $170.00
3 or more Children + 2 Parents = $190.00
Nipper Merchandise 2011-2012
Girls 1 Piece - $50
Girls 2 Piece - $50
Boys Togs - $30
Rash Shirt - $35
Rash Singlet - $30
Sun Hoodie - $35
Winter Hoodie - $60
Male Boardies - $50
Female Boardies - $35
Jammers (Kids) - $45
Towels - $25
Caps (Nipper) - $12
Back Packs - $35
JAC Committee 2011-2012 Season
| Steve Moody |
Chairperson |
| Craig Cleary |
Vice Chairperson |
| Belynda Howard |
Secretary |
| Vacant |
Treasurer |
| Colin Rawlings |
Junior Dir. Surf Sports |
| Craig Cleary |
Team Manager U8-U10 |
| Steve Moody |
Team Manager U11-U14 |
| Richard Howard |
Water Safety / Beach Coordinator |
| Ian Warmington |
Carnival / Officials Coordinator |
| Sean Cotton |
Gear Stewart |
| Vacant |
Assistant Gear Stewart |
| Jackie Piancatelli |
Canteen Convenor |
| Vacant |
Uniform Convenor |
| Sally Parker |
Assistant Uniform Convenor |
| Amanda Johnson |
Publicity Officer / March Past / Photographer U11-U14 |
| Vacant |
Photographer U8's - U10's |
| Jodie Mellington |
Registrar |
| David Daniels |
IRB Coordinator |
| Vacant |
Assistant IRB Coordinator |
Age Manager & Assistants 2011-2012 Season
| Jan Muir |
U8 Age Manager |
| Rob Marchant |
U8 Assistant Age Manager |
| Roger Kingston |
U8 Assistant Age Manager |
| Mark MacRae |
U9 Age Manager |
| Chantelle Minter |
U9 Assistant Age Manager |
| Colin Rawlings |
U10 Age Manager |
| Sue Bolton |
U10 Assistant Age Manager |
| Haeranui Fairfax |
U11 Age Manager |
| Luke Mellington |
U11 Assistant Age Manager |
| Belynda Howard |
U12 Age Manager |
| Martin Keevil |
U12 Assistant Age Manager |
| Brett Williams |
U12 Assistant Age Manager |
| Marcus Jones |
U13 Age Manager |
| Shane Linton |
U13 Assistant Age Manager |
| Gary Wilson |
U13 Assistant Age Manager |
| Craig Parker |
U14 Age Manager |
| Sean Cotton |
U14 Assistant Age Manager |
| Lenelle Daniels |
U14 Assistant Age Manager |
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