WANDA NIPPER NEWS
Another busy day at Nippers last weekend, great to see so many smiling faces across the beach. Check out the photos on facebook>>
This Sunday, nippers is at Silver Beach, Kurnell - check details below for changes to the schedule and activities. We hope to see you all there.
SCHEDULE WEEK 3 - Sun 28 Oct
8.50am - Age Manager and Assistants meeting at Silver Beach, Kurnell
9.30am - u6-u13 activities - no announcements, go straight to your age groups
Approx 11am - Nippers ends
Don't forget to bring your Music Bus sun smart shirt (u6 & u7) or your pink Infront rashie (u8-u14) - you will need to wear these each Sunday and for the u8-u14's, your provided rashie is to be worn at carnivals.
PARENT ROSTER FOR SUNDAY
Many hands make light work - mark the dates in your diary now from the roster>>
- u11 & u12 - Beach set up/pack up: please meet 7.45am at Silver Beach, Kurnell (netted area)
YOUTH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING - today, 25 Oct, 6.00pm at Wanda SLSC
Please note the changed start time for today's meeting. If your nipper is interested in joining this committee, please contact our Club Captain, Michael Bonnici, capatain@wandaslsc.com.au.
GOOD LUCK - SYDNEY WATER CARNIVAL
Best of luck to our team of nippers heading to the Sydney Water carnival round 1 this Saturday! Its not too late to enter, late registrations available at the venue.
NEW TRAINING SESSIONS - WATER TRAINING
Starting from next week, there will be two morning training sessions available:
- Weds 6.00am, Wanda - u9-u13 board training, meet at 5.45am, starts Wed 31 Oct
- Fri 6.00am, Wanda - u11-u13 iron person training, starts Fri 2 Nov
Please see our website for our full schedule>>
CARNIVALS
See carnivals page on our website>>
- Newport Water Surf Carnival entries have now closed - late entries available on the day
- Cronulla Short Course Carnival entries close 2 Nov
u8-u14 FINAL POOL PROFICIENCY - Sat 3 Nov
Our final pool proficiency will be held on Saturday 3 November, 2.30-4.30pm at Cronulla Beach Swim School. If your u8-u14 nipper is yet to complete their pool proficiency, please make every effort to attend.
u7 & u8 SWIM ASSESSMENT - Sat 3 Nov
Our sponsor, Cronulla Beach Swim School, is offering a free swimming assessment for Wanda u7 and u8 nippers on Sat 3 Nov, 2.30-4.30pm. This assessment will gauge your nippers swimming ability, help you understand where your nipper is at and what progress they need to make to be ready for the transition to the ocean swim in the u9s. All our u7 and u8 nippers are encouraged to take advantage of this offer, it will only take 15 mins or so, just pop down to Cronulla Beach Swim School anytime during the window. Your age managers will provide more detail this Sunday.
R&R CLINIC - Sat 3 Nov
Maroubra SLSC are hosting an R&R clinic for any u9+ interested in learning more about R&R competition. RSVP to Katie at carnivals@wandanippers.com.au by Fri 26 Oct. See flyer for more details>>
UPCOMING COURSES
We are looking for new parents to become a surf sport official or join our water safety team (orange shirts) - both roles are rewarding to be involved in and they give you the best seat on the beach! Courses are commencing shortly for both roles:
Officials Accreditation - Nov 10, 9.30am - 2.00pm at Coogee SLSC
The online modules for this course will be completed in a group environment guided by experiences officials. RSVP's required by 30 Oct. If you would like to attend or interested in finding out more, please contact Steve officials@wandanippers.com.au
Water Safety Bronze Medallion - starts Nov 14 at Wanda
The next Bronze Medallion course commences on Wednesday 14 Nov, 6pm at Wanda. As part of this course, practical sessions will be held on Saturdays at 8am. To book your spot, or if you have any questions, please email clubhouse@wandaslsc.com.au
WHAT'S ON
See website for full calendar>>
Oct 27 - Sydney Water Carnival - Warilla Barrick Point (optional u8+)
Oct 28 - Week 3 Nippers, Kurnell
Oct 28 - Branch selection carnival (optional u12+), Wanda
Nov 3 - Sydney Water Round 2 - Kiama Downs (optional u8+)
Nov 3 - Newport Water Surf Carnival (optional u9+)
Nov 4 - Week 4 Nippers, Wanda. Championship day 1 u8-u14
Nov 8 - Parent Proficiency, Wanda
Nov 10 - Sydney Water Round 3 - Fairy Meadow (optional u8+)
Nov 11 - Week 5 Nippers, Wanda
TRAINING SCHEDULE
BEACH TRAINING for u9+ with Jock Athletic
- Sat 6.55am, Greenhills carpark - sandhills for sprinters and flaggers
- Sat 6.55am, Greenhills carpark - 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
WATER TRAINING for proficient u9-u13's
In order for water based training to be able to take place:
- nippers must be proficient and in the u9-u13 age groups for the current season
- nippers must wear a pink high vis rashie while they train - no rashie, no training
- the correct ratio of water safety is required, any parents who have their Bronze must assist with water safety
TRAINING SESSIONS with Nathan Smith's Star Academy team
Please bring your goggles to every session
- Thurs 4.30pm, Wanda - u9-u13 board training
- Tues 4.30pm, Wanda - u9-u13 board training
- Weds 6.00am, Wanda - u9-u13 board training **starts 31 Oct**