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Freshwater SLSC Nipper Season 21/22
Online Registrations Open
11 September – 31 October 2021
Nippers at Freshwater Beach offers kids a safe environment to enjoy running, swimming and boarding activities while learning about the surf, safety and lifesaving.
At this stage we are welcoming all our Nippers Families back from across Sydney but please note, the arrangements for participation in the upcoming Freshwater Nipper Season are subject to NSW Health Guidelines due to the current situation with COVID-19.
We will update this page as soon as we have relevant information and when the first Nippers Session will be confirmed.
Freshwater SLSC Nippers COVID Safe Plan 2021-22 Season
Freshwater SLSC is committed to ensuring we can all enjoy another Nippers Season of activities in a safe environment.
We will update our COVID plan in the coming weeks according to guidance from Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, Surf Life Saving NSW and NSW Health.
About
We aim to promote an interest in Surf Lifesaving activities. We teach children water safety and encourage them through fun & good competition.
Nippers is an activity-based program run to educate young children about surf safety and awareness when visiting a beach. The nipper program also offers participants the opportunity to meet a new set of friends whilst they are being challenged in activities controlled within a learning environment.
The Nipper program is held during the summer period on Sunday mornings.
Age Groups
My child turned before 30 September, 2021
- Under 6s, Sundays, 7:00 am - 8:15 am
- Under 7s, Sundays, 7:00 am - 8:15 am
- Under 8s, Sundays, 7:15 am - 8:15 am
- Under 9s, Sundays, 8:15 am - 9:30 am
- Under 10s, Sundays, 8:15 am - 9:30 am
- Under 11s, Sundays, 8:15 am - 9:30 am
- Under 12s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Under 13s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
- Under 14s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 11:00 am
Competition
At Freshwater SLSC Nippers, we aim to promote an interest in Surf Lifesaving activities. We teach children water safety and encourage them through fun & good competition.
Surf Life Saving (SLS) is the platform from which surf sports is based. All competitors are expected to fulfil their SLS obligations as a prerequisite to their competition. Mutual respect between competitors of all disciplines encourages participation and support throughout the club.
The focus on junior development and the loyalty of its competitors allows a long term approach to development and ensures long term success of the club.
Upcoming
Events
Keep up to date via
Freshie Nippers
Nippers Team App
Additional Information
Sunday Nippers Timing
The first Sunday Nippers – TBC
| Age Group | Time |
|---|---|
| U6 – U11 | U6 / U7’s / U8’s 7.00am marshal for 7.30am to 8.15am session
U9 / U10’s / U11’s 8.15am marshal for 8.45am to 9.30am session U12’s / U13’s / U14’s 9.30am marshal for 10am to 11am session |
Age Managers
| Age | Name |
|---|---|
| Under 6 | |
| Under 7 | Maurice Mandalinic |
| Under 8 | Damien Sheehan |
| Under 9 | Tim Quinn |
| Under 10 | Mark Burrough & JP Warren |
| Under 11 | Zoe Braund |
| Under 12 | Kathy Siu |
| Under 13 | Nick Bishop |
| Under 14 | Monique Nitz |
Training
Training schedule coming soon
Information & Application for Nipper Board
Application Form for Allocated Board
Communication
Contact
General Enquiries nippers@freshwaterslsc.com
Registrations nippersregistrar@freshwaterslsc.com
The Secretary
Freshwater Junior Activities (Nippers)
PO Box 308, Freshwater NSW 2096
JAC Committee Positions and Contact Details
2020-21 Season
| Position | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Paul McGettigan | 0410 323 606 | Email Paul |
| Secretary | Sarah Mandalinic | 0425 253 335 | Email Sarah |
| Registrar | Freshwater Administration | 02 9905 3741 | Registrar |
| Jnr. Sports Coordinator | Ian Coates | 0435 852 950 | Email Ian |
| Water Superintendant | Andrew Braund | 0410 497 071 | Email Andrew |
| Water Superintendant | Chris Veitch | 0434 566 355 | Email Chris |
| Surf Coach
Asst Coaches |
Jess Douglas / Nick Doyle
Jack Noakes / Liam Wisemen |
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| Sprint / Relay Land Coach
Sprint / Relay / Flags Coaches |
Sophie Wickham
Mila McGettigan / Evan Neal |
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| Social Media Coordinator | Di Pinnuck | 0403 901 000 | Email Di |
| Social Coordinators | Sylia Meszaros | 0448 775 843 | Email Sylia |
| Freshie Bennett Fast & Furious Coordinator | Michal Brenchley | 0433 086 026 | Email Michal |
| Sunday Activities Coordinator | Brent Cahill | 0421 597 130 | Email Brent |
| Equipment Coordinator – Gear | Chris Potter | 0418 614 588 | Email Chris |
| Equipment Coordinator – Boards | Peter Dunn | Email Peter | |
| Education Coordinator | Jacinta Herd | 0420 204 431 | Email Jacinta |
| Carnival Registration Coordinator |
Renee McGettigan | Email Renee | |
| Officials Coordinator | Carla Davies | 0417 236 822 | Email Carla |
