NIPPERS
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REGISTRATIONS NOW CLOSED - FOR REGISTERED MEMBERS CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR GENERAL INFORMATION FOR THE 20-21 SEASON
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, 2020
- 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
Freshwater Nippers
We look forward to welcoming Freshwater Nippers members back for this season.
Useful Links
TeamApp
Contact
The Secretary
Freshwater Junior Activities (Nippers)
PO Box 308, Freshwater NSW 2096
Sunday Nippers Timing
The first Sunday Nippers will start on 18th October 2020
| Age Group | Time |
|---|---|
| U6 – U11 | U6 / U7’s / U8’s 7.00am marshall for 7.30am to 8.15am session
U9 / U10’s / U11’s 8.15am marshall for 8.45am to 9.30am session U12’s / U13’s / U14’s 9.30am marshall for 10am to 11am session |
Age Managers
| Age | Name |
|---|---|
| Under 6 | Maurice Mandalinic |
| Under 7 | Damien Sheehan |
| Under 8 | Tim Quinn |
| Under 9 | Mark Burrough & JP Warren |
| Under 10 | Zoe Braund |
| Under 11 | Kathy Siu |
| Under 12 | Nick Bishop |
| Under 13 | Monique Nitz |
| Under 14 | Paula Daly |
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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 | VACANT | ||
| 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
Ass Coaches |
Jess Douglas / Nick Doyle
Jack Noakes / Liam Wisemen |
0435 852 950 | Ian Coates |
| Sprint / Relay Land Coach
Sprint / Relay / Flags Coaches |
Sophie Wickham
Mila McGettigan / Evan Neal |
0435 852 950 | Ian Coates |
| Social Media Coordinator | Di Pinnuck | 0403 901 000 | Email Di |
| Social Coordinators | Sylia Meszaros Monique Nitz (interim) |
0448 775 843 0403 756 018 |
Email Sylia Email Monique |
| 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 | Paula Daly | 0402 232 682 | Email Paula |
| Carnival Registration Coordinator |
Renee McGettigan | Email Renee | |
| Officials Coordinator | Carla Davies | 0417 236 822 | Email Carla |
