4-WAY CARNIVAL
Well done to all our nippers who took part in the 4-Way carnival last weekend. Great to see so many happy nippers, trying their hardest and having fun. Pics on Facebook>>
TRAINING UPDATE
- There is no board rescue training on today
- u9-u13 board training today will be at Wanda, 4.30pm
- u11-u13 ironperson training tomorrow will also be at Wanda, 6.00am
RESCHEDULED u8+ CHAMPO DAY 2 - Ironperson and 1km/2km Run
These events have been rescheduled to Sat 15 Dec and will be run during our Twilight Nippers. Please keep an eye on next weeks Nipper News email for more details.
u9+ STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019 ENTRY AND UNIFORM - LAST CHANCE
Entry and uniform orders are due now. Entry is easy - full details are available on our website>>
If you are planning to attend the 2019 State Champs, please ensure that you have:
- Completed the registration form
- Completed the payment of $100 per nipper plus any additional uniform items purchased
SCHEDULE WEEK 8 – Sunday 9 Dec
8.00am - 8.45am - Uniform sales, downstairs clubhouse
8.50am – Age Manager and Assistants meeting in the clubhouse
8.55am – Water Safety briefing, meet at the water area start line
9.00am – u14s activities start
9.15am – Announcements, outside clubhouse
9.30am – u6-u13 activities start
Approx 11am – Nippers ends
PARENT ROSTER FOR SUNDAY
Many hands make light work - check our website for when your age group is required>>
-u10: Beach set up/pack up - meet 8.00am at the nipper shed
-u8: BBQ - first shift to meet 8.30am in the downstairs clubhouse
WANDA CUP DAY for u6 and u7
This Sunday is Wanda Cup day for our u6 and u7s - a special day of fun races, where every nipper gets a participation ribbon and is encouraged for their efforts. Bring your cameras - the kids will all get a turn on the Wanda podium!
U13 DEVELOPMENT CAMP
A group of our u13 nippers will head to the Surf Life Saving Development camp at Deer Park this weekend. The annual camp focuses on life saving skills and involves young people from clubs across Sydney Branch. A great experience, always enjoyed by all who attend - important in helping create the lifesavers of the future.
GOOD LUCK AT INTERBRANCH
Best of luck to our nippers, Waverly, Keira, Fletcher, India, Sam and Zara, along with the senior Wanda competitors who will represent the Sydney Branch team taking part in the NSW InterBranch Championships this weekend at Black Head Beach, competing against other NSW branches across a two day event. We know they will all do Wanda very proud.
OHANA CARNIVAL THIS SATURDAY
Good luck to our team of nippers taking part in the Ohana carnival at Elouera this weekend - program is available here>>
TWILIGHT NIPPERS - Sat 15 Dec, 3pm
The u14s will be running a delicious dinner BBQ and a huge raffle, with lots of prizes on offer. It's always a great family afternoon, so plan to come along and enjoy the last day of nippers for this year.
PS there is also a special visitor from the North Pole who also likes to join our twilight nippers event!
VEGAS NIGHT FUNDRAISER - Fri 1 Feb
Registration is only open for a little while longer - head to our website to purchase your tickets>>
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. Pleas provide your raffle donations to Louise (memberservices@wandanippers.com.au) by Sat 15 Dec.
UPCOMING CARNIVALS
See carnivals page on our website>>
- Ohana carnival this Sat, 8 Dec - late entries $40 available on the day
- u9+ Gardner Junior Ironperson, Wamberal, Sat 5 Jan - entries and payment due 16 Dec
WHATS ON - DECEMBER
Fri 7- Sun 9 - u13 Development Camp (selected u13's)
Sat 8 - Sun 9 - Inter-Branch Carnival (selected u12+ nippers)
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, Champo Day 2 & 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
- Sun 8.30am, Wanda - beach flags training, met at the flag pit
- 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, 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, Wanda - u9-u13 board training
- Thurs 5.30pm, Wanda - u11-u13 board rescue training
- Fri 6.00am, Wanda - u11-u13 ironperson training
- Sun 11.00am, Wanda - u11+ board rescue training
- Tues 4.30pm, Wanda - u9-u13 board training
- Weds 6.00am, Wanda - u9-u13 board training