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Information for 2011/2012 Nippers

• Nippers Age Managers Click Here
• Swimming Proficiency Requirements - for more details Click Here
• Nippers Age Categories - which age group is your child in ? Click Here
• Nippers Board Training - for more details Click Here
• Nippers Beach Training - for more details Click Here
• Nippers Carnival Entry Process Click Here
• Nippers Carnival Selection Policies Click Here
• Age & Club Championships Information Click Here
• Clothing Information Click Here
• Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment (source SLSA) Click Here
• Junior Training Summary & Skills Evaluation (source SLSA) Click Here
• Cuba Jr - surf board riding for Nippers - for more info Click Here

Welcome to the North Curl Curl Nippers

This season we have over 530 Nippers at North Curl Curl Surf Life Saving Club. During the 'Off Season' we put together a 'Nipper Steering Committee', who have been nd continue to work overtime on many initiatives, including the development of new Beach and Surf/Board Coaching Teams.

The Nippers Steering committee is made up of the following people -

DIRECTOR JUNIOR ACTIVITIES:	Richard Smith
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR JUNIOR ACTIVITIES:	Karen Heaton
SUNDAY ACTIVITY COORDINATOR:	Pete Walsh
WATER MANAGER:	Rob Lovely
BEACH MANAGER:	Steve McGovern
BOARD & SWIM TEAM MANAGER:	Chris Van Haren
BOARD & SWIM TEAM ADMINISTRATOR:	Sam Van Haren
WATER MANAGER:	Rob Lovely
MARKETING/SPONSORSHIP:	Branca Salaverry
TREASURER:	Chris McFadden
COACHING CO-ORDINATOR:	Tony Williams
COACHING DIRECTOR:	Rob Lovely
WATER SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR:	Ian Dixon
WATER SAFETY CO-ORDINATOR:	Chris Sparkes
GEAR STEWARD :	David Wilson

For all board & swim related enquiries please contact Sam Van Haren at svanharen@ozemail.com.au

Tony Williams, our Board and Swim Coach for the past seven years, is assisting the steering committee by playing a key role in developing a new team of board and surf swim coaches for the 2011/1012 season. This team may include some of the districts leading board and surf swim coaches combined with a promising group of up and coming local coaches.

Steve McGovern has accepted the role of the Head Beach Sprint and Flag Coach finalising a skills based training program for the 2011/12 season

We are also very aware that not all kids join Nippers for the competitive side of things, with that in mind we have come up with some different ideas so Nippers each Sunday is not the same old, same old.

Along with Age Managers this year, we require more parental involvement (a ratio of 1 parent per 10 children would be ideal.) Especially in the Under 6, 7 and 8 year age groups. Please don't be afraid to put your hand up and help out. We can no longer have the same, small amount of parents (volunteers!) doing the majority of work. The more help the more enjoyable it is for YOUR Kids.

Please remember age groups will be rostered on each week on beach setup and pack up. We are also seeking additional water safety helpers for mid week board training and also Sunday nippers.

I look forward to seeing you all on the beach this season

Richard Smith
Director Junior Activities

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Swimming Proficiency Requirements

It is a requirement that all Nippers from U/8 to U/14 must complete a basic swimming assessment test before entering the water or participating in any nipper activities and carnivals. With the exception of U6 & U7 age groups, the proficiency swim will be completed on the first day of nippers at the beach (no leagues club).All under 8 age groups will all go to the rock pool with parents and age managers to complete a 25m swim and 1 minute float. The other age groups will complete the required swim in the surf and will be marked off via age managers.

Refer to the SLSA Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment for age group assessment requirements.

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Nippers Age Categories for 2011/2012 Season

U14	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 1997	&	30th Sep 1998
U13	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 1998	&	30th Sep 1999
U12	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 1999	&	30th Sep 2000
U11	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 2000	&	30th Sep 2001
U10	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 2001	&	30th Sep 2002
U9	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 2002	&	30th Sep 2003
U8	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 2003	&	30th Sep 2004
U7	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 2004	&	30th Sep 2005
U6	Date of Birth falls between	1st Oct 2005	&	30th Sep 2006

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Clothing Information

Price List:

Nippers Caps	$10
Girls' One Piece	$50
Girls' Two Piece	$50
Boys' Racer	$30
Skins/Jammers	$45
T-Shirt Rashie	$50
New Boardies
Boys' Boardies	$55
Girls' Boardies	$40
Mens' Boardies	$60
Hoodies - Limited Stock
Boys/Girls	$50
Mens'/Ladies	$55
Specials
Discontinued Boys Boardies	$25
Discontinued Girls Boardies	$15
Ladies One Piece - Limited Stock	$40
Mens' Racers	$20
Hooded Towels	$20

Please note that this season, the U6 age group are using Yellow Caps, and the U7 will use Green caps

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Nippers Entry Process

If you would like to enter your child in an upcoming Nipper carnival, please email Desa at ncccarnivals@unwired.com.au. Please ensure you include the child's name, age group and event team preference Water or Sand.

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Nippers Board Training Information for 2011/2012 Season

From the 1st of January 2012 training will be for Carnival competitors only at the Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday sessions, all sessions will be held at NCC beach unless otherwise advised

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Tuesday Training Sessions

Session 1 - U10's & U11's - 4:20pm for a 4:30pm start (finishing approx 5:15pm-5:30pm)
Session 2 - U12's, U13's, U14's - 5:20pm for a 5:30pm start (finishing approx 6:15pm-6:30pm)
Head Coach	Tim Hayes
Assistant Coaches
	Ned Heaton
	Sam Williams
	Sarah Lovely

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Thursday Training Sessions

Session 1 - U10's & U11's - 4:20pm for a 4:30pm start (finishing approx 5:15pm-5:30pm)
Session 2 – U11s (advanced) U12's, U13's, U14's - 5:20pm for a 5:30pm start (finishing approx 6:15pm-6:30pm)
Head Coach	Scott Jones
Assistant Coaches
	Rob Lovely
	Sam Williams
	Sarah Lovely

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Saturday Training Sessions

8am Under11,12,12,14 swim 845am Iron man Under 11,12,134,14 930Am Under 9s and 10s swim
Head Coach	Tony Williams
Assistant Coaches
	Rob Lovely

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Sunday Introductory Training Sessions

Session time 7:50am for a 8:00am start (finishing approx 09:00am)
Head Coach	Martin Gall , Rob Lovely

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Nippers Beach Training Information for 2011/2012 Season

We have a full season training program which has been developed to take into account our Club Championships & Carnival dates. The program for the remainder of the season is as follows:

Tuesday Training 31/1/12  4:00pm to 5:30pm Nippers are welcome to attend only part of this session in order to then attend board/swim training. Meet at Beach.

Week 15 Nippers 5/2/12 08:00 – 09:00 – Combined Flags, Sprint & Relay Training. Meet at the Beach. Parents & Age Managers are welcome to attend. After Nippers Relay Training at the track. Please meet at the track at the completion of normal nippers.

Tuesday Training 7/2/12  4:00pm to 5:30pm Nippers are welcome to attend only part of this session in order to then attend board/swim training. Meet at Beach. Cameron relay Training will be included as part of this session commencing at 5:00.

Week 16 Nippers 12/2/12 Branch Championships – No Beach Training on this day.

Tuesday Training 14/2/12  4:00pm to 5:30pm Nippers are welcome to attend only part of this session in order to then attend board/swim training. Meet at Beach.

Week 17 Nippers 19/2/12 08:00 – 09:00 – Combined Flags, Sprint & Relay Training. Meet at the Beach. Parents & Age Managers are welcome to attend. After Nippers Relay Training at the track. Please meet at the track at the completion of normal nippers.

Tuesday Training 21/2/12  4:00pm to 5:30pm Nippers are welcome to attend only part of this session in order to then attend board/swim training. Meet at Beach.

Week 18 Nippers 26/2/12 08:00 – 09:00 – Combined Flags, Sprint & Relay Training. Meet at the Beach. Parents & Age Managers are welcome to attend. After Nippers Relay Training at the track. Please meet at the track at the completion of normal nippers

Tuesday Training 28/2/12  4:00pm to 5:30pm Nippers are welcome to attend only part of this session in order to then attend board/swim training. Meet at Beach. Cameron relay Training will be included as part of this session commencing at 5:00.

If you are interested in further information please see me at the beach or alternatively you can email our beach Manager, Stephen McGovern at mcgovern3@bigpond.com.au

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Cuba Jr Surf Board Riding

Cuba Jr is a newly created board riding club in its 2nd year for grommets up to 16 years of age. There are Under 10s, 12s, 14s and 16 year age groups. There was a need for healthy competition among the younger local kids in the area to help them improve their surfing while also coming together as a surfing community and offering support to each other along the way. It was started to give these kids from North Curly an identity and a pride in their own beach and community. Now in its 2nd year in 2010/2011, Cuba Jr is even better. Please note Cuba Jr is a separate club to North Curly Surf Club, you do not have automatic membership in Cuba Jr.

Further information please visit the Cuba Jr Website

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