Wanda Nippers News
This Sunday is the re-scheduled 4-Way carnival for u8-u14's - good luck and have fun! No nippers for u6 and u7 this weekend.
UPDATES DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS
- the post training dinner planned for today has been postponed, keep an eye on your emails for the revised date
- u9-u13 board training today will be at Gunnamatta Bay, 4.30pm
- u11-u13 board rescue training will follow board training, 5.30pm at Gunnamatta
- u11-u13 ironperson training tomorrow will be at South Cronulla, 6.00am
4-WAY CARNIVAL - Sun 2 Dec
u8-u10 at Elouera
u11-u14 at North Cronulla
- Please check our website for details including the carnival program and updated teams for teams events - click here>>
- u8-u10 Age Managers meeting - 7.15 am at Elouera, meet at the Wanda tent
- u11-u14 Age Managers meeting - 7.35am at North Cronulla, meet under the lifeguard tower
- Board warm up for u11-u14 and All Age Board team - 7.00am at North Cronulla
- Board warm up for u9-u10 - 8.00am at Elouera
- All Age Sprint Team warm up - 7.00am at North Cronulla, meet at the sprint track
CAN YOU HELP? With the carnival rescheduled to this week, some volunteers may no longer be able to assist. If you are able to help out on the day please let your Age Manager know.
u9+ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 ENTRY AND UNIFORM
Entry and uniform orders are due by next Thursday, 6 Dec 2018 - to complete the entry for your nipper(s), click here>>
If you are planning to attend the 2019 State Champs, please ensure that you have:
- Completed the registration form, including noting your volunteer role, uniform and hi-vis rash vest order
- Completed the payment of $100 per nipper plus any additional uniform items purchased
BRONZE PROFICIENCY FOR NIPPER PARENTS - Tues 4 Dec
Conditions permitting, the rescheduled proficiency for nipper parents will be held next Tues 4 Dec, 5.20pm at Wanda. We encourage all parents who hold their Bronze and are yet to complete their proficiency for this season to attend if you can. In the event the beach is closed on Tues, the proficiency session will move to Thurs 8 Dec .
u8+ CHAMPO RESULTS
Results from the recently completed championship days are now available for checking on our website>>
Any queries to Andrew results@wandanippers.com.au by 6 Dec 2018.
VEGAS NIGHT FUNDRAISER - Fri 1 Feb
Registration is now open for our 2018/19 major fundraiser. This will be a fun night - gather a few friends together, pick out your best Vegas outfit and purchase your tickets via our website>>
Each age group is to coordinate a donation to the value of $100 that will be raffled off on the night - consider vouchers, a hamper or tickets to an event. Please provide your raffle donations to Louise (memberservices@wandanippers.com.au) by Sat 15 Dec .
UPCOMING CARNIVALS
See carnivals page on our website>>
- Update for u8 carnival at South Maroubra - this carnival has been cancelled by the organisers
- Ohana carnival (u8+)- entries close 1 Dec
- Wamberal Junior Ironperson (u9+) - entries close 16 Dec
WHATS ON
See website for full calendar>>
Sun 2 - Rescheduled 4-Way Carnival, u8-u10 Elouera, u11+ North Cronulla. No nippers for u6/u7 today
Fri 7 - Sun 9 - u13 Development camp (selected u13s)
Sat 8 - Sun 9 - Inter-branch Carnival (selected u12+)
Sat 8 - Ohana Carnival, Elouera (optional u8+)
Sun 9 - Week 8 Nippers, Wanda. Wanda Cup day (u6-u7)
Sat 15* - Week 9 Twilight Nippers, Wanda 3pm, Christmas Party
Sun 16 - No nippers (Saturday instead)
Sun 23 - Christmas break, no nippers
Sun 30 - Christmas break, no nippers
TRAINING SCHEDULE
See website for full schedule>>
BEACH TRAINING for u9+ with Jock Athletic
- Sat 6.55am, Greenhills car park - sandhills for sprinters and flaggers
- Sat 6.55am, Greenhills car park - sandhills for u14 2km beach runners
- Mon 4.30pm, Wanda - beach sprint training
- Mon 5.15pm, Wanda - 1km and 2km training
- Wed 4.30pm, Sylvania Athletics Track - track training
R&R TRAINING with JD
Please contact JD directly for any changes to R&R training
- Thurs 5.00pm at Wanda - 5 person team
- Sun 8.00am at Wanda - 5 person team
WATER TRAINING for proficient u9-u13's
Nippers must be proficient and in the specified age groups for the current season. The correct ratio of water safety is also required, any parents who have their Bronze are to assist.
TRAINING SESSIONS with Nathan Smith's Star Academy and Club Coaches
Please bring your pink rashie and goggles to every session
- Thurs 4.30pm, Gunnamatta for 29 Nov - u9-u13 board training
- Thurs 5.30pm, Gunnamatta for 29 Nov - u11-u13 board rescue training
- Fri 6.00am, South Cronulla for 30 Nov - u11-u13 iron person training
- Tues 4.30pm, Wanda - u9-u13 board training
- Weds 6.00am, Wanda - u9-u13 board training