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INFORMATION GUIDE 2021 – 2022
Floreat Surf Life Saving Club
www.floreatslsc.com.au
CONTENTS A WELCOME MESSAGE
Welcome to Floreat Surf Life Saving Club’s Woodside
Nipper programme for 2021 – 2022 season.
KEY CONTACTS .................................................... 3
AGE GROUP MANAGERS .................................... 4 The Woodside Nipper Information Guide has been
developed to give you an overall insight into what
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MEMBERSHIP ....................................................... 5 Club; an up-and-coming Cadet from the Floreat Woodside
Nippers; or requiring further information the Club, this
WOODSIDE NIPPER AGE GROUPS....................... 6 Information Guide contains valuable information for your
FIRST UP – Pool Proficiency Swim ...................... 7 involvement in our surf lifesaving movement.
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An informed member has the ability to make the right
WOODSIDE NIPPERS SAFETY ............................... 9
decisions about the path they would like to follow within
AGE GROUP MANAGERS(AGM’S) .................... 10 the surf lifesaving movement.
WHAT TO WEAR / BRING ................................ 11
We trust that you will find the Woodside Nipper
UNIFORMS ......................................................... 11 Information Guide both informative and helpful, and
LOST PROPERTY ................................................. 11 hope you enjoy a long and rewarding membership with
Floreat Surf Life Saving Club.
AGE GROUP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
OVERVIEW ......................................................... 12
WHAT TO EXPECT AT NIPPERS .......................... 13
Michael Brooks
COACHING ......................................................... 14
EQUIPMENT RULES ............................................ 11
Director of Youth
COMPETITION .................................................... 14
Services
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INCIDENT RESPONSE ......................................... 12
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ...................... 17
COMMUNICATION AND..................................... 18
USEFUL LINKS .................................................. 18
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KEY CONTACTS All regular communication is via TeamApp. You can download it via the App Store or Google Play The first point of contact for most enquiries is our Club Office. Club Office Contact Phone Email Ros Blair - Club Manager 9385 9370 admin@floreatslsc.com Venue Hire 9385 9370 hire@floreatslsc.com Management Team Position Name Email President Cathy McIntyre president@floreatslsc.com Directors of Youth Michael Brooks youth@floreatslsc.com Director of Lifesaving John King lifesaving@floreatslsc.com Director of Administration Thierry Chabanne administration@floreatslsc.com Director of Finance Scott Harvey finance@floreatslsc.com Director of Competition Karla Pavlinovich competition@floreatslsc.com Director of Education Anne Ranson education@floreatslsc.com Director of Club Development John Guilfoyle clubdevelopment@floreatslsc.com Club Officers Position Name Email Registrar Guylaine O’Donoghue registrar@floreatslsc.com Cadet Coordinator David Maggs |Daichi Ito Cadet.coordinator@floreatslsc.com Nipper Coordinators Kerry Yates nipper.admin@floreatslsc.com Member Protection Officer Anne Ranson education@floreatslsc.com Lifesaving Officer Hannah Thornton Hannahsthornton07@gmail.com Patrol Officer Samantha McIntyre patrolofficer@floreatslsc.com Radio Officer John King lifesaving@floreatslsc.com Equipment, IRB & Vehicle Officer Gavin Allaway irbofficer@floreatslsc.com Social Co-Ordinator Guylaine O’Donoghue guylaineodo@yahoo.com 2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 3
AGE GROUP MANAGERS
Age Group Managers will communicate with parents via the TeamApp to keep you informed of upcoming events,
plans for the weekend, Beach set up/pack up, canteen duties, upcoming training, and general info.
U6 Pink Paul Knottenbelt
Nieve Foley
U7 White Meg Hobson
Dan O'Loughlin
U8 Yellow Michael Brooks – Junior Director - Temporary
U9 Green CJ (Clara) Stojsavljevic
Robert Tyrrell
Misha Elliott
U10 Light Blue David Monaghan
David Blizzard
Ruby Marsh
Rebecca Lang
Ruby Marsh
U11 Purple Justin Nash
Jason Papps
U12 Blue Sadahiro Ito
Adam Eley
Michael Hayes
Toru Miyoshi
U13 Red Tim Hills
Digby Short
U14 SRC Colin Wagstaff
Starfish Nippers Mitch Cleasby
Karin Burrill
Grace Rose
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IMPORTANT DATES
Sunday 17 October 2021 Age Managers Info Session at Floreat SLSC (Age Managers and interested parents)
Sunday 24 October 2021 Nippers Proficiency Pool Swim at Hale School Pool between 9am and 10.45am
Sunday 31 October 2021 Nippers commences on the beach at 8.45am
Sunday 20 March 2022 Nippers End of Year Awards Presentation
Note that unlike some clubs, Floreat runs all age groups for the entire duration of the season. This offers the
greatest opportunity for kids to learn surf skills. We are focussed on participation and realise younger age groups
will find conditions unsuitable on some days, so we expect that some age groups will finish early. Parents or
guardians need to be present on the beach at all times.
There is No Nippers on public holiday weekends or during the Christmas period (Dec 26, Jan 2, Mar 6)
MEMBERSHIP
What your Woodside Nipper membership gives you:
● Sunday Woodside Nipper Day activities 8.45 until 11 am late October to late March
● Under 6, Under 7 and Starfish Nippers finish time will vary based on conditions
● Access to Club facilities, club social and sundowner events and gym membership
● Use of Club Boards (Body Boards, Nipper Soft “Foamies” and Epoxy Boards, Full Sized Racing Boards)
● Presentation of trophies & participation medals, and a visit from Santa on the beach!
● Training for accompanying adults in the Nipper Rescue Certificate
● Insurance cover for all approved Surf Life Saving & Club training activities
● Opportunity to participate in competitions against other Clubs throughout WA including competition training
As part of the Woodside partnership with Surf Life Saving Western Australia, every Woodside Nipper
(U6 to U13) will be given a:
● mesh sling bag
● high-vis vest and age group cap to be worn at Nippers
● wide-brim hat
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WOODSIDE NIPPER AGE GROUPS
Woodside Nippers are placed in an age group that is determined by the child’s age as at 30 September each year. The
education program for each age group works towards the Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), Age Group Certificate
listed below. To easily identify our Woodside Nipper age groups, we have different cap colours
DATE OF BIRTH SLSA AGE GROUP CAP COLOUR AGE GROUP CERTIFICATE
01 October 2015 to Under 6 Pink Surf Play 1
30 September 2016
01 October 2014 to Under 7 White Surf Play 2
30 September 2015
01 October 2013 to Under 8 Yellow Surf Aware 1
30 September 2014
01 October 2012 to Under 9 Green Surf Aware 2
30 September 2013
01 October 2011 to Under 10 Light Blue Surf Safe 1
30 September 2012
01 October 2010 to Under 11 Purple Surf Safe 2
30 September 2011
01 October 2009 to Under 12 Dark Blue Surf Smart 1
30 September 2010
01 October 2008 to Under 13 Red Surf Smart 2
30 September 2009
01 October 2007 onwards Cadets N/A SRC or higher
Please note, the Woodside Nippers Program is not a learn to swim program. We strongly encourage your child to attend
swim lessons. Being confident swimming in a pool contributes immensely to being confident swimming in the ocean.
Under 6 and Under 7 Age Groups generally do not use (body) boards unless conditions are ideal.
First Step – Registration
To register your child for Woodside Nippers go to www.floreatslsc.com.au/membership
Additional information is also available at www.nipperswa.com.au
Note that an adult member is required per family.
When signing up as a member, parents should use the same email address they wish to use for all club
communication via TeamApp. If you already have a TeamApp account, it helps to use the same email address.
If you have any questions, please email or call the Registrar or Club Manager.
If one parent plans to be an active member (such as doing their NRC, Age Managing or Coaching) it is best they are
the adult member.
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Second Step – TeamApp (Club Communications)
Floreat SLSC uses TeamApp for all communications with members.
Parents can either download the App from the App Store or Google Play or logon to the
TeamApp website: www.teamapp.com/clubs/496857
Once set up, parents, if they wish, can add an email address for their children (including Nippers) and a second
email for another parent/guardian. This allows the club to communicate to you and your child/youth easily.
New members will receive an email from TeamApp inviting them to join. If
you have an existing TeamApp membership you can search for “Floreat Surf
Lifesaving Club” and request to join.
Your Age Manager has admin rights and will ensure you are receiving all the
information. Our TeamApp site includes: Chat Group, Schedule, Events,
Nipper Documentation, Events, a Store and all club information.
You can subscribe to the Nippers Schedule and it will “sync” with your
calendar, so you will never miss when Woodside Nippers is on. For any
further information speak to your Age Manager.
Age Manager Info Session
Age Managers and interested parents are invited to attend our information
session on Sunday 17 October at 9.30am. The info session updates Age
Managers on plans for the season, any new requirements and is a chance to
socialise. Parents are welcome to attend, especially if they are interested in
becoming an Age Manager, trainer, coach or supporting the administration of
Woodside Nippers.
Age Managers follow the syllabus and lesson plans provided by SLSWA, tailored
for conditions and capabilities.
Nippers First Event - Pool Proficiency Swim
The Preliminary Evaluations are in place to ensure that participants are able to meet the safety requirements of the
Woodside Nippers Program (this is a requirement of SLSA and is compulsory for all ages). It also helps Age Managers
understand the capability of each Nipper before they are on the beach in more challenging conditions. The
evaluations consist of a swim/glide and a survival float component to a standard appropriate to their age (see the
table below).
If a Nipper misses the scheduled pool proficiency swim, they cannot participate in water-based activities until they
have demonstrated their ability to their Age Manager. This can sometimes be difficult to do at the beach, depending
on conditions. If your Nipper misses the pool proficiency swim at the start of the season and attends a swim school
please provide the Age Manager with a completed evaluation by their swimming teacher. Forms are available from
TeamApp: https://www.teamapp.com/clubs/496857/documents/959358?_detail=v1 .
What does your Woodside Nipper need to bring to the pool? Woodside Nippers will require their bathers and
goggles are recommended. It normally takes less than 5 minutes to complete and Nippers can attend anytime
between 9am and 10.45am.
The Proficiency Swim will be Sunday 24 October at the Hale Aquatic Centre, Hale School, 160 Hale Road, Wembley
Downs. Woodside Nippers can attend anytime between 09.00am to 10.45am.
If your child is unable to attend, please contact the Age Group Manager.
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AGE GROUP SWIM DISTANCE FLOAT
Under 6 From a standing position in waist deep water,
perform a front glide & recover to a secure Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant
position. aid & recover to a secure position.
Under 7 From a standing position in waist deep water,
perform a front glide, kick for 3m and recover Perform a back or front float for a few seconds
to a secure position. and recover to a secure position.
Under 8 25m swim (any stroke) 1-minute survival float
Under 9 25m swim (any stroke) 1-minute survival float
Under 10 25m swim (freestyle) 1 ½ minute survival float
Under 11 50m swim (freestyle) 2-minute survival float
Under 12 100m swim (freestyle) 2-minute survival float
Under 13 150m swim (freestyle) 3-minute survival float
Competition Evaluation (Carnivals)
To maintain safety and lifesaving standards, SLSA has set a minimum standard of proficiency that Junior Activities
Members (Woodside Nippers) must achieve before being eligible to compete in interclub carnivals (see below).
Age Group Managers will arrange these competency tests at the pool to ensure participants are on track to pass
and will repeat at the beach as the swim must be conducted in open water.
AGE GROUP SWIM DISTANCE TIME
Under 8 100m open water swim Less than 9 minutes
Under 9 100m open water swim Less than 8 minutes
Under 10 150m open water swim Less than 12 minutes
Under 11 288m open water swim Less than 9 minutes
Under 12 288m open water swim Less than 9 minutes
Under 13 288m open water swim Less than 9 minutes
Woodside Nippers Sundays
The Floreat Woodside Nipper surf season runs from 31 October 2021 to 13 March 2022 with a break for the Christmas
period and Public Holiday Weekends. Arrive between 8.30 and 8.40am to commence at 8.45 and finish at 11am
(depending on your age group and conditions).
Note that the Pool Proficiency Swim is on Sunday 24 October 2021 and we hold an Awards ceremony on Sunday 20
March 2022.
On Club day:
● Assemble on the beach near your age group coloured flag where your Age Manager will be waiting, at least 5
minutes before the start time of 8.45am ready for activities
● Ensure your child already has sunscreen applied, a towel, water bottle and googles if they like
● Age Group Managers will call a roll and mark off an attendance sheet and hand out coloured caps.
● Woodside Nippers will rotate through activities (Swim, Boards, Flags, Education).
● At least 1 parent or guardian must be on the beach at all times for safety
The Club offers a sausage sizzle on Sunday mornings from 11am. Any funds raised through the sausage sizzle goes
back to the Club. We now accept cash and cards at the sausage sizzle!
On Sundays we proceed in almost all conditions. If it is too cold, then we complete indoor activities. If it is too rough,
we do more activities on the beach. Any cancellation will be communicated via TeamApp and social media
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• Taking trailers to the beach, setting up the first aid
PARENT INVOLVEMENT tent, filling ice and water containers, marking out the
We need the help of every family to share the workload arenas with cones and flags, putting out signs, laying
so that we can continue to maintain a high standard and the cans out for the IRB drivers, getting out boards for
an enjoyable environment for everyone. Running a training, putting out lost property containers, putting
successful Club of this size only comes from the ongoing up Floreat feathers at the club office
commitment of volunteers and help offered by parents, • Setting the BBQ and tent up on the balcony
including:
● As a parent or guardian, you are always Beach Pack Up and Wash Down 10.50am
REQUIRED to be at the beach during Sunday Meet your Age Manager at the Nipper Trailer on the
activities and mid-week training sessions if your Beach at 10.50am to start packing up the equipment.
child takes part in these. Your child remains your Activities include:
responsibility. Medication, trips to the toilet and ● Washing sand off all equipment, re-packing the trailers
the individual welfare of each child is the for next weekend, bringing all gear back up to the
responsibility of the parent or guardian. sheds, making sure parents and Nippers carry boards
● U6 and U7 Nipper parents always need to be with back up to the washdown area and putting trailers
the age group this is to help with added water safety back in the sheds
and support for younger children ● Making sure damaged boards have a RED tag put on
them
Each Sunday morning parents, and Woodside Nippers
will need to CARRY boards from the top of the track to Canteen 9-10.30 and 10.30-11.30am
the trailers on the beach and return then to the wash The Canteen roster is divided into 2 shifts, 1 at 9-10.30am
down area at the top of the track at the end of the day. and one 10.30am until 11.30. This includes:
● Cutting rolls, cooking sausages, selling food and drinks
BOARDS ARE FRAGILE – PLEASE CARRY and then clean up afterwards.
DO NOT DRAG, PUT BOARDS ON CONCRETE OR LEAN
AGAINST FENCES First-Aid Tent
If you have your first-aid qualification, are a nurse,
SUNDAY ROSTER DUTIES doctor or paramedic, you can assist on Sunday with
Age Groups are rostered to assist with the activities Nipper Activities. Please liaise with the Nipper co-
below: ordinator if you are willing to provide this kind of
support.
The first aid tent provides basic first-aid, common
ailments include chaffing, stingers and bumps/strains.
For more complicated first-aid we utilise the patrol.
Water Safety
Water safety personnel spend their time monitoring
Nippers in the water/shoreline on Sunday Mornings.
Floreat SLSC maintains a dedicated Beach Patrol and IRB
(inflatable rescue boat) Patrol during Sunday Club days to
monitor safety for all age groups. These volunteers are all
Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Certificate qualified and
are focused on assisting the AGM’s in providing a safe
environment for all participants.
You will need to have either a current Nipper Rescue
Certificate (NRC), Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze
Medallion to provide water safety. Check with the Office
for details of upcoming courses and requirements,
including annual requalification.
On Club days parents who are suitably qualified are
to provide water safety for water activities.
The duties are divided into 4 tasks, you Age Manager will ● Sign into the water safety register at the nipper
assign you to the tasks: Trailer and wear the correct Water Safety Vest
(Pink for NRC, Orange or SLSWA Uniform for
Beach Set Up 7.45am higher awards)
Beach Set Up will meet your Age Manager at the club at Without the presence of water safety, the Club will
7.45am to set up the Beach Arenas. The Age Managers not provide aquatic activities for the children.
will open the sheds. The tasks include:
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Nipper Rescue Certificate WOODSIDE NIPPERS SAFETY
The NIPPER RESCUE CERTIFICATE (NRC) is a great ● All Woodside Nippers must have a parent/ guardian
introductory 2-hour course designed for parents or on the beach/surrounds throughout the session and
older siblings who would like to provide water safety for be on hand to assist your child in the event of an
Woodside Nippers! The course is free for members and incident or injury or to use the bathroom.
allows you to count towards our water safety ratio and
get in the water with your child. ● Woodside Nippers must always stay with their Age
Training involves a short swim, learning how to use a Group Managers.
tube and familiarisation with surf conditions and signals. ● If Woodside Nippers must leave their group (e.g. to
NRC parents are not permitted to use Rescue Boards. go to the toilet etc.), the Age Group Manager must
The course is normally run at 9 – 11am on Sunday’s. The be informed prior to them leaving and they must be
first 2 are scheduled for 7 Nov and 28 Nov. accompanied by a parent/guardian
The NRC needs to be completed ANNUALLY! ● No Woodside Nipper is to enter the water unless
authorised by the Age Group Manager
● U6 and U7s must always have a parent/guardian
remain with the age group as parents will be
needed to assist
• Woodside Nippers are not to leave the Club/
surrounds until collected by an adult and checked off
the attendance roll. Failure to sign your child out may
result in the closure of the beach and a search being
carried out to find them.
● Club caps are to be removed at the end of the
session and handed to the Age Group Managers.
● Once Woodside Nippers have been checked off the
attendance roll and removed their Club caps, any
Woodside Nippers re-entering the water are the
responsibility of their parents/guardians
● All Woodside Nippers must wear the supplied Hi-Viz
vest at all sanctioned Club activities, including Club
days, training sessions and competitions.
● If it is unsafe to enter the water for any reason, we
AGE GROUP MANAGERS(AGM’S) do land-based activities instead.
AGM’s are all volunteers. Please consider joining and ● Water Safety ratios meet or exceed the standards
assisting in this important function. Note that there is set by SLSWA but if you see anything unsafe then tell
2 on-line courses to complete to become an AGM and any of the Age Managers, Water Safety or Life Savers
then we pair you with a mentor. Please contact the on the beach.
Youth Director or an Age Manager to find out more.
AGM’s are allocated to each age group and are
responsible for organising and conducting various
activities as per the programs developed by SLSWA. The
responsibilities of an AGM are as follows:
● Encourage children to participate, enjoy, co-operate
and complete all activities safely
● Instruct the children towards the requirements of the
Surf Education Program
● Organise Nippers at carnivals
● Keep weekly records of each child’s attendance
● Keep the children and parents informed
● Ensure the children in the age group are aware of
and encourage sun protection.
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 10WHAT TO WEAR / BRING • All Equipment is found in the Nipper’s trailers
which is taken down to the beach as part of beach
● Woodside Nipper high visibility rash vest is setup
compulsory
• Equipment is not to be removed from the shed
● Club bathers and goggles are recommended under any circumstances without prior
● Sunscreen (applied before getting to the beach), permission from AGM’s, Youth Directors or to the
hat, towel and water bottle are essential Competition Director. Boards with a yellow or red
● Warm clothing for cool days and SunSmart tag are not to be used.
clothing for hot days.
• The “beach crew” are responsible for ensuring
● Wetsuit/rash vests are optional and encouraged the equipment is washed down and free of sand
for younger age groups and put back in the trailer.
Whilst we encourage members to wear Club bathers,
it is not compulsory. Appropriate swimwear includes • Do NOT drag boards on the ground
Speedos, skins, boardshorts for boys and one piece ● Boards taken offsite need to be approved by the
or two-piece bathers or board shorts and vest for Youth Directors or the Competition Director and
girls. signed in/out of the board register.
If your child is prone to feeling the cold, feel free to
● Please immediately report any damage to your
have them wear a wetsuit or bring a jumper, even on
“good” days. Age Manager, Youth Directors or the
Competition Director. This prevents water
UNIFORMS damage, making repairs much easier!
If your Woodside Nipper is interested in competing, ● Damaged boards need to be tagged with a RED
then it is a requirement of SLSWA that they were a “Not in Use” tag
competition uniform and hi-viz vest.
Floreat SLSC competition uniform is a Club cap with
Club bathers. Club apparel can be purchased from
the “Floreat Surf Shop” which is located at the front
of the main Club building. The shop is open on
Sunday mornings during the Surf Club season from
8.30am to 12pm.
LOST PROPERTY PROTECTIVE BEHAVIOURS
Please label your children’s belongings with a black Floreat will strive to provide a safe environment for
permanent marker preferably on a part of your item that everyone involved in SLS, take an inclusive approach in
can be seen when worn e.g. on their sun hat and Hi-Viz its activities and ensure the safety and wellbeing of
vest. their Members and Children or Young People in
particular.
There is a lost property container in Nipper shed which
is also made available on Sunday mornings. SLSWA’s policies on Member Protection:
https://www.mybeach.com.au/members/member-
EQUIPMENT RULES protection/
Our Club enjoys access to outstanding resources. Floreat ● Volunteers may be required to undertake a Working
provides all equipment necessary to train and compete. With Children Check
There are a few key rules relating to the use of Club ● AGMs must complete the “Safeguarding Children
equipment: and Young People Awareness” Course: SLSA
Members Area
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 11PHOTOGRAPHY STARFISH NIPPERS
● Floreat uses volunteers to take photos and videos ● Starfish Nippers is a program for children with a
at Woodside Nipper events and makes these disability.
photos available via TeamApp to registered
● The requirements are the same as the Woodside
members allocated to Nipper Age Groups and
Nippers, however children in Starfish Nippers will
Board members. Parents are free to access these
work with their own Starfish Nipper group.
and request higher resolution copies.
● Our program is led by two Age Managers and has a
● If a child is wearing a GREEN wrist band (available
higher water safety ratio, includes the use of life
for $5 from the Club Office) then they are not to
jackets where preferred and involves modified
be photographed.
activities aimed at the individual needs of each
● Parents are permitted to take photos and videos Starfish Nipper.
but are requested not to post these to any social
● More details on the program can be found at:
media platforms or make them publicly available if
they feature the image of other children and you do www.floreatslsc.com.au/nippers-youth/starfish-
not have that child’s permission. nippers
● Parents can post photos to TeamApp also and share www.starfishnippers.com.au/
them amongst their Age Group on TeamApp which
● Starfish Nippers are encouraged to attend the pool
ensures everyone respects each other’s privacy.
proficiency swim, but this may not be practical for
each child. Please discuss your individual needs with
INCIDENT RESPONSE the Starfish Age Managers.
In the event of an incident, such as a missing person,
there is a response that that all members should be
aware of.
On Sunday Woodside Nipper days, in an
emergency, Water Safety or the Patrol Captain will
raise the alarm by sounding the siren. This is the
signal for all Woodside Nippers and Water Safety to
return to shore.
Woodside Nippers are to assemble for roll call at their
age group flag. Parents must allow the Age Group
Managers to complete roll calls before listening for
further instructions.
Water Safety members are to head to the Woodside
Nipper trailer and await instruction from the Water
Safety Coordinator who will instigate the appropriate
plan.
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An important part of our Club’s Sunday morning activities will be the Woodside Nippers curriculum, which is
comprised of four key learning areas.
Surf Awareness: Not only are surf skills required in conquering conditions, but a knowledge of where the dangers
are and how to read the surf are essential ingredients in keeping safe at the beach.
Individual Safety: This deals with recognising potential risks that we all face when visiting the beach, and in life in
general.
Lifesaving Skills: This learning area starts to introduce our Woodside Nippers to the role we hope they undertake as
they grow and develop into future lifesavers.
Surf Sport Skills: Woodside Nippers learn a variety of skills to help them develop confidence and introduce them to
surf life saving’s various surf sport events, such as swimming, board racing and beach flags, to name a few.
There are 8 levels in the program which correspond to the 8 age groups – Under 6 through to Under 13 – and each
year will build upon the skills and learning from the previous.
Cap Colour Age Group Certificate Skills and Learning
This will be your Nippers first introduction to the Woodside Nipper
Under 6 Surf Play 1
Program. This level is designed to be educational through play,
participation and fun.
Under 7 Surf Play 2
Under 8 Surf Aware 1 Introduction to beach safety, basic lifesaving skills and surf sports
skills. These age groups are referred to as Little Nippers and are
offered a modified interclub carnival.
Under 9 Surf Aware 2
Under 10 Surf Safe 1 These age groups demonstrate beach safety skills, lifesaving skills and
further develop their surf sports skills through club activities, clinics
and Interclub carnivals.
Under 11 Surf Safe 2
Under 12 Surf Smart 1 These age groups transition towards becoming a surf lifesaver, develop
an understanding of what is required to be a patrolling member and
continue to develop their surf sport skills through club activities, clinics
Under 13 Surf Smart 2 and Interclub carnivals.
WHAT TO EXPECT AT NIPPERS
The Woodside Nipper program will always depend on the surf conditions on the day. If the conditions are
favourable, more time will be spent in the water than on the beach and vice versa should water conditions be
adverse.
The Woodside Nipper’s program on Sundays focus on fun activities whilst teaching beach safety. Activities on Club
days for Woodside Nippers include:
• Beach sprints, relays and beach flags
• Wade races and wade relays
• Surf swim races and surf swim team races
• Board races, rescues and relays
• Surf safety education
• Games and fun activities
• Great social occasions.
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 13COMPETITION COACHING
The Nipper Surf Sports program offers a wide range Board training is available on Saturday mornings at
of competition events for all ages culminating in the 8:00am on Floreat Beach to all U9s to U14s to cater for
Nipper State Championship each year. Competition is all skill levels. There are also sessions on weekdays.
designed to provide an environment to enhance the
For info contact competition@floreatslsc.com
lifesaving skills used for patrols. The Club runs a
program that encourages every member to achieve Please note: Parents are expected to bring their
their own competition goals. Our coaching programs children to the coaches not just drop them at the front
are designed to support our children in all aspects of of the Club. Each child must have a parent or nominated
competition by practicing the skills they learn in adult on the beach during water activities for safety
groups on Club days suitable to their ability. Not all reasons or they will be unable to participate.
children want to be involved in competition and
there are pathways the Club provides in life saving
and other activities. OTHER VOLUNTEER ROLES
There are a range of carnivals that members can enter We are always looking for parents to help with a variety
throughout the year. Information can also be found of tasks, such as:
on Surf Life Saving WA’s website: • Committee Members, social and event
https://www.nipperswa.com.au/what-is-woodside- coordinators, social media, administration,
nippers/nipper-sport/ accounting;
Nippers in the U8-U13 age groups who wish to compete • Grant and sponsorship seeking, club promotion,
at the State Championships must have achieved their club strategy and development;
respective age award and passed the competition • Photography, judging/officiating, board repairs and
proficiency swim. maintenance, coaching/training first-aid,
Please feel free to ask your Age
Who can compete? Manager or any of the Club Officials.
All members are encouraged to compete, you do not We have a range of volunteer rolls
need to be a “Competition” member or attend always looking for some help, even if
Coaching. Of course, it may help, but all members can it is just a couple of hours once off!
register and attend, even just to see what it is like.
U8-U13s must have completed their competition
evaluation (done as part of Sunday’s)
Where are carnivals held?
Inter club carnivals will be held at different beaches
around the metro area, with a country carnival held
outside the metro area around Australia Day.
How long do the carnivals go for?
• U8-U9 Carnivals are expected to last no longer than
Club day activities (approximately 2 hours)
• U10-U13 carnivals generally run for 3-4 hours
depending on the events.
● The State Championships runs over 2 days.
umbrella/tent/chair and sit nearby
● You will require plenty of water and good nutritional
food to last the day
● Sunscreen, Club bathers, Hi-Viz singlet, towel,
goggles if needed, warm clothes if the weather/
wind turns and SunSmart clothes for hot days.
What to Bring?
● Floreat tents are provided for use by our
members and families. You can bring your own
● Food, shelter, warm clothes, water and
sunscreen
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 14RISK MANAGEMENT
Our Club endeavours to provide the safest environment possible for all members participating in Club
activities. This is done through complying with SLSA and SLSWA Policies, providing high quality water safety
services and having Club contingency plans in place.
The Water Safety Coordinator, Patrol Captain or Coach will complete a risk assessment before each activity
commences which will also be monitored throughout the activities by the Age Group Managers. This
includes:
● Identify hazards - rips, shallow bank, dumping waves, debris/seaweed
● Assess the risk - is the surf too dangerous?
● Determine measures - will certain children/groups stay out of the water?
● Review, apply and monitor - have the conditions become worse?
● Water Safety - that minimum Water Safety personnel ratios are met and adhered to. See below also.
● It is important to respect the decision of the Age Group Manager or coach if they have limited Nippers’
time or depth in the water.
WATER SAFETY RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
Water Safety personnel aim to:
● Minimise Nippers losing their craft and bumping into each other
● Ensuring the Nippers ability can handle the conditions
● Encourage and guide members in the water
• Attend to any incidents if needed.
FLOREAT SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB ROOMS
Floreat SLSC is lucky to have a great building with facilities such as a training room, first aid room, gymnasium
and first floor function rooms including a members’ bar and balcony area with a view of our amazing beach.
The Club holds Sundowners once a month on a Friday night upstairs in the Members Bar and balcony area.
Keep an eye open for notices in the newsletter and on Facebook for upcoming events.
If anyone has any ideas/suggestions or would even like to volunteer their time, we are always looking out for
ways to keep our younger members entertained whilst the older members have chance to catch up.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Floreat SLSC undertakes ongoing quality control and evaluations of all its operations to ensure standards are
appropriate to the expectations of members and the community. The Nipper portfolio is constantly changing
and evolving to meet the needs of the members it serves. Having a continuous improvement process means
that everybody can contribute to the way the organisation operates.
Members are encouraged to provide feedback to the Manager of Nippers in one of the following ways:
● E-mail communication
● Verbal communication
● Writing a letter
Your feedback is integral to the success of the Club.
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 15SAFETY SIGNALS – NIPPERS
SAFETY SIGNAL – ASSISTANCE NOT REQUIRED
Woodside Nippers can give this “thumbs up” signal to Water
Safety personnel to tell them
they are OK after an incident or while completing a
course/task.
Surf Life Saving Australia Hand Signals
Numbers 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 & 9 will be used most in the Woodside
Nippers Program.
If you have any concerns over the safety of your child, please
see our Water Safety Coordinator.
Beach to water signals
(Images show hand signals, use signal flags when available)
1. To attract attention between a 4. Pick up swimmers
boat and the shore
7. Message understood,
8. Pick up or adjust buoys
Water to Beach Signals
(May be conducted from any craft or boat)
9. Assistance required. 10. Boat wishes to return 11. Emergency Evacuation 12. Shore Signal received
to shore Alarm and understood
Tower and other Signals
13. Emergency Evacuation Flag 14. Emergency Evacuation alarm
15. Mass rescue
16. Signal flag
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 16FREQUENTLY ASKED
What can I do to help?
QUESTIONS Parents/guardians can become involved in many
My child is currently 11 (12 in January 2022), areas of Club activity. Areas can include helping
what age group will he be in? at Sunday Woodside Nipper days (beach
setup/pack down, helping run activities, being
Your child will be in Under 12 age group (even an Age Group Manager or Assistant), carnival
though they turn 12 during the season). The age officiating, first aid officer, fundraising, providing
group that your child joins is determined by their water safety at Sunday Woodside Nippers,
age as at 30 September, therefore your child was 11 training and carnivals (if you gain your Nipper
on the 30 September 2021 (turning 12 in January). Rescue Certificate, Surf Rescue Certificate or
Bronze Medallion). All parents/guardians will see
My son turns 5 in November 2021, can he most positive results from supporting their child
join then? in their Woodside Nipper activities.
No, sorry, he needs to be 5 on or before 30 Our club is always looking for volunteers!
September to join for that season. Our insurance
will not provide protection if he does not meet the Woodside Nipper Awards – what are these
age requirement.
for my child?
Can I drop my children at Nippers and leave Each age group award has sessions that they
the beach? participate in to acquire relevant skills and
No, it is necessary that a parent or designated knowledge. They will need to attend and participate
guardian is at the beach during the entire duration. in all the compulsory sessions to attain the award.
That duty can be shared with another child’s parent, Does my child have to be able to swim?
but your child needs to know who that is and be
comfortable with that guardian Yes, all age groups need to complete their Pool
Evaluation. This is carried out before participating in
I have 3 children and can’t be with all any Woodside Nipper Activities session to assess
groups at the same time? their swimming and self-survival ability in the water.
This will determine whether they can participate in
That is fine. Parents of U6-U7 children always need
Woodside Nipper Activities. The next step is for
to be with their group. Parents of U8-14s just need
them to train to complete their Competition Swim
to inform the Age Group Manager where they will
Evaluation which allows them to compete at
be on the beach.
carnivals. Only those who wish to compete are
My friend’s birthday puts him in a different required to complete the Competition Swim
age group. Can they be together? Evaluation.
Sorry, we need to obey the policies set by SLSA that Under 6 and Under 7 do not need to be able to
children are put into groups where their birthday “swim”, but they need to meet the Proficiency
falls, they will be able to make new friends and still Requirements including floating and recovering.
be able to socialise before and after Club activities. Is this a learn to swim program?
How often do I bring my child to the beach? No, although your child will benefit enormously and
Our Nipper Days are held each Sunday. We increase their confidence from Woodside Nippers
understand that families are busy so the program including swimming and board paddling. We do not
does not require 100% participation, but your child provide specific learn to swim training or stroke
will benefit from regular attendance. correction.
What does my child need? What happens when my child finishes all the
various Woodside Nipper Activities age
Appropriate bathers, water bottle, towel, goggles
and sunscreen.
groups and awards?
A Woodside Nippers cap and high visibility rash The Woodside Nipper Development Program is
vests are compulsory – please note that these will designed to gradually introduce your child into the
be provided to you at no additional charge. role of a qualified Surf Lifesaver and assist in
patrolling the beaches. They can continue to be
What do children do in Surf Life Saving? involved in a variety of competitions (state and
national), undertake various other awards
Depending on their age, children will cover basic including being a judge or a Cadet Age Manager,
CPR/first aid skills, sprints and flags, swimming, learn about community service and ultimately
board paddling, wading, and lots of FUN activities. become a Surf Life Saver.
They will also learn surf lifesaving skills, surf
awareness and develop inter-personal skills.
2021/2022 Woodside Nipper Information Guide • Floreat Surf Life Saving Club Page 17COMMUNICATION AND NIPPER COMPETITIONS 2021 -2022
USEFUL LINKS DATES
Refer SLSWA Planning Calendar:
The Club uses a variety of tools to communicate to its https://www.mybeach.com.au/members/circul
members start here: https://linktr.ee/floreatslsc ars-and-bulletins/
TeamApp – is the official communication tool for
Floreat SLSC. You can log in on line at Little Nippers (U6-U9)
www.teamapp.com or download the App and
search for Floreat Surf Lifesaving Club Little Nippers Country Carnival: 22-23 January –
Bunbury
Email – we also use email to communicate general SunSmart Little Nippers Championships: Sunday 27
club activities. If you do not receive these emails, February – Venue TBA
please update your email in TeamApp. It is best of
your TeamApp email and Surf Lifesaving email Nippers (U10-U13)
address are the same.
U10-U13 SunSmart Nippers Development Carnival:
Sunday 28 November 2020 Alkimos
Website – Our website provides brief information
regarding Club news, upcoming events, patrol rosters Sun Smart Nipper Country Carnival: 22-23
etc. http://www.floreatslsc.com.au January 2021 – Bunbury
SunSmart Nipper Metro States Qualifier: 12
Facebook – ‘Like’ our Facebook page Floreat-Surf-Life- February 13 February 2020 – Mullaloo
Saving-Club-Inc to receive up to date photographs and SunSmart Nipper R&R Championships: 26 February
event notifications. Some AGMs are active on Sorrento
Facebook and may have a closed Age Facebook group
you can join. SunSmart WA Nipper Country Championships: Sunday
6 March – Venue TBA
Instagram - check out the Floreat SLSC Page using Sun Smart Nipper WA Nipper Championship:
https://www.instagram.com/floreatslsc Friday 11 to Sunday 13 March 2021 –
Scarborough Beach
SLSA (Surf Life Saving Australia) www.sls.com.au for
National circulars, news, education, general member
information.
SLSWA (Surf Life Saving Western Australia) for WA
circulars, carnival information, news, education,
general member information and
www.mybeach.com.au/beach for Floreat Beach
specific information.
Seabreeze www.seabreeze.com.au for up to date
local weather and surf report.
Bureau of Meteorology www.bom.com.au for up to
date weather report.
Sharksmart www.sharksmart.com.au for up to date
reports and sightings of sharks.
Twitter: @SLSWA for SLSWA info including shark
sightings
Please Note: Information in this booklet and any information on links herewith may change. Ensure you
check dates and times closer to the events:
https://www.mybeach.com.au/members/circulars-and-bulletins/
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