NIPPERS

Freshwater SLSC Nipper Season 21/22
Registrations Closed
Nippers Commenced Sunday 31st 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.
U6 / U7 / U8 / U9 Roll Call 8.15am Finish 9.30am
U10 / U11 / U12 / U13 / U14 Roll Call 9.15 Finish 11.00am
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.
For more information please have a read through our Freshwater SLSC Nippers Q & A Sheet
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, 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 - 11:00 am
- Under 11s, Sundays, 9:30 am - 11:00 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.

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Additional Information
Sunday Nippers Timing
The first Sunday Nippers – TBC
Age Group | Time |
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U6 – U9
U10 – U14
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U6 / U7’s / U8’s / U9’s 8.15am marshal for 8.30am to 9.30am sessionU10’s / U11’s / U12’s / U13’s / U14’s 9.15am marshal for 9.30am to 11.00am session |
Age Managers
Age | Name |
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Under 6 | Michael Lisney |
Under 7 | Maurice Mandalinic |
Under 8 | Rebecca Isaacs |
Under 9 | Toby Langley |
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
2021-22 Season
Position | Name | Phone | |
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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 |
Ian Coates / Jack Noakes Nick Doyle / Tamsyn Curley / |
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Head Sprint Coach
Sprint / Relay / Flags Coaches |
Rubin Ruzicka
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 | Toni Cadden | 0416 001 184 | Email Toni |