Wanda Nippers News
u8-u14 PRESENTATION DAY
Sunday 21 May 2017
Cronulla High School 1.45pm, then back to Wanda afterwards
RELAY FOR LIFE - WE NEED YOU FOR TEAM WANDA NIPPERS
This year's Relay for Life will be held at Don Lucas Reserve, Wanda 6 and 7 May 2017. Relay is a great event and weekend, supporting a cause that touches us all. And the challenge has been set - the inaugural Bate Bay Nipper Challenge, where our clubs will compete over 12 hours to complete the most laps. C'mon Wanda Nippers - we can do it. Great cause and lots of fun together. Information on our website>>
What you need to do
1. Register for the Relay. $15 early entry
2. Then register for our Wanda Nippers team here
There will be a dedicated tent for our team
Relay team organiser needed - could a parent offer to coordinate our nipper team at Relay - just to rally everyone to be involved, make sure we complete our laps and take care of any logistics. Not an involved job - just someone to champion the team and cause. Email Tracey
chairperson@wandanippers.com.au
u8s INTRO TO BOARD
Our u8s have been getting a great introduction to board riding Sunday mornings at Gunnamatta. Fantastic to see so many nippers and parents giving it a try. The program will break Sunday 16 April and start back Sunday 23 April - 9am at Gunnamatta Bay (meet 8.30am at Wanda if you need a board). All welcome.
AUSSIES SUCCESS
Congratulations to our u14 nippers who competed in the Australian Surf Life Saving Youth Championships at the end of March. We are proud to have two Australian Champions:
- Gold medal Riley Dixon, u14 male swim
- Gold medal Kai Hammond, u14 male 2km run
Nick Middleton took home Bronze in u14 male swim and Gracie Berry 4th in the u14 board. There were also top 6 finishes and it was great to see our small team of nippers really mixing it with Australia's best. All u14 results on our website>>
Special mention to our nipper parents and age managers, Brock Douglas and Katie Spinner for their medal winning R&R team performances at the Open Championships.
Full Wanda SLSC results>>
ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE REPRESENTATIVES
Wanda SLSC is looking for members to represent us at the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at Caringbah, Miranda, Sutherland and Engadine sub-branches. If you are attending a service, and can represent Wanda, please let us know.
Email Shannon news@wandanippers.com.au
BORROWED BOARDS
Any nipper who has borrowed a board this season, must return it 8.30am Sunday 23 April to the Wanda nipper shed. If you cannot make this time, but have a board, please let Andrew know compliance@wandanippers.com.au
Please note this date/time in your diary - and make the effort to return the boards.
PAYCE SUTHERLAND TO SURF
Sunday 23 July 2017
One of the Shire's best community events - and our clubs biggest fundraiser
How to get involved
1. Register to take part - run or walk
2. Volunteer to help on the day - more details soon
As happens each year, certain age groups will help with specific tasks on the day. Next seasons u13s will be taking care of the clothes truck and next seasons u14s running the BBQ for fundraising. More details closer to the time.
2017 NSW SURFBOARD RIDING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dates have been announced for the 2017 NSW Surfboard Riding Championships - 8-10 September 2017. A venue in the Hunter region is still TBC. There will not be a Branch qualification process in place this year - entries to the event will be open. More details when available.
JOCK ATHLETIC WINTER PROGRAM
In exciting news for Wanda Nippers only, our training sponsor Jock Athletic will be offering half price Winter training in beach specific training sessions. From June, Jock Athletic will be putting on at Wanda:
1. Beach Speed session focusing on Beach Starts and sand running technique
2. Distance running technique and tactics for 1 & 2km runners which will also help for ironman/woman transitions
Of course Jock Athletic will be conducting their free Sandhills session every Saturday morning for club members as well.
Full details will be announced at the Nippers presentation in May, for more details contact Jock - jockcampbell@jockathletic.com
ELLIOT TUTHILL SOLICTORS
Check out the new video from our sponsor Elliot Tuthill, introducing their team and what they can do for you.
WINTER TRAINING SCHEDULE.....
u8 Introduction to Board (for u8s moving to u9s next season)
Sunday's 9am at Gunnamatta Bay
Meet 8.30am sharp at Wanda if you require a board
No training Sunday 16 April. Back Sunday 23 April
u13 Introduction to Mal (for u13s moving to u14s next season)
Sunday's 9am at Wanda. Starting Sunday 7 May
Saturday Sandhills with Jock Athletic
Every Saturday, meet 6.55am northern end Greenhills carpark
COMING UP.....
MAY
6-7 - Sutherland Shire Relay for Life
20 - Sydney Branch Awards of Excellence
21 - Wanda u8-u14 Presentation Day, Cronulla High School 1.45pm, then back to Wanda
JULY
23 - Payce Sutherland to Surf
SEPTEMBER
8-10 - SLSNSW Surf Board Riding Championships