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Freshwater SLSC Nippers
Nippers at Freshwater Beach offers kids a safe environment to enjoy running, swimming and boarding activities while learning about the surf, safety and lifesaving.
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, 2019
- Under 6s, Sundays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Under 7s, Sundays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Under 8s, Sundays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Under 9s, Sundays, 8:30 am - 9:30 am
- Under 10s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Under 11s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Under 12s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Under 13s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:30 am
- Under 14s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 10:30 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
Freshwater Nippers Registration
We are looking forward to welcoming new and past members to the 2019/2020 season at Freshwater Nippers.
Useful Links
TeamApp
Contact
The Secretary
Freshwater Junior Activities (Nippers)
PO Box 308, Freshwater NSW 2096
Sunday Nippers Timing
The first Sunday Nippers will be on 20 October 2019
| Age Group | Time |
|---|---|
| U6 – U9 | 8:30am – 9:30am (8:15 sign on) |
| U10 – U14 | 9:30am – 11:00am (9:10 sign on) |
Age Managers
| Age | Name |
|---|---|
| Under 6 | TBC |
| Under 7 | Michal Brenchley John-Paul Warren |
| Under 8 | Derek Burrows |
| Under 9 | Keith Whitaker |
| Under 10 | Nick Bishop |
| Under 11 | Ben Davies |
| Under 12 | Tim Jacobs |
| Under 13 | TBC |
| Under 14 | Nigel Wickham Peter Block |
NOTES ON APPLICATION FOR NIPPER BOARDS (2017/18)
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| Position | Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Paul McGettigan | 0410 323 606 | Email Paul |
| Secretary | Mel Bacon | 0402 031 973 | Email Mel |
| Registrar | Daniel Scott | Email Daniel | |
| Jnr. Sports Coordinator | Grayson Killen | 0419 319 786 | Email Grayson |
| Water Superintendant | TBC
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| Asst. Water Superintendants | Andrew Braund Chris Veitch |
0419 319 786 0414 833 045 |
Email Andrew Email Chris |
| Education Officer | TBC | ||
| Surf Coach | Marcial Nunura | 0422 235 185 | Email Marcial |
| Land Coach | TBC | ||
| March Past Coordinator | Kim Dawson | Email Kim | |
| Social Media Coordinator | Di Pinnuck | ||
| Social Coordinators | Michal Brenchley Monique Nitz |
0433 086 026 0403 756 018 |
Email Michal Email Monique |
| Freshie Bennett Fast & Furious Coordinators | Michal Brenchley Leanne Stephens Monique Nitz Jenny Bourgeois |
0433 086 026 0404 023 273 0403 756 018 0438 442 022 |
Email Michal Email Leanne Email Monique Email Jenny |
| Sunday Activities Coordinator | Brent Cahill | 0421 597 130 | Email Brent |
| Special Projects | Renee Jacobs | 0408 861 155 | Email Renee |
| Equipment Coordinator | Nick Bishop | Email Nick | |
| Equipment Coordinator – Boards | Damien Howison | 0413 317 369 | Email Damien |
| Merchandise | Tania McLean | 0408 678 641 | Email Tania |
| Education Officer | TBC | ||
| Carnival & Official Coordinator | Daryl Moles |
