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Nipper Program Information Booklet 2020 / 2021
Important information
Contact Us
Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club
Mudjimba Esplanade, Mudjimba Beach QLD 4564
PO Box 9015, Pacific Paradise QLD 4564
Telephone | 5448 7080
Email | nippers@mudjimbasurf.com.au
Website | www.mudjimbasurf.com.au/nippers
News & Updates
Mudjimba SLSC Members
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Office Hours (Club Rooms)
Monday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Wednesday 9.00am – 2.00pm
Bank Details
BSB: 633000
ACC: 124469958
Ref: Your Surname and Initial
Contents
ABOUT MUDJIMBA SLSC ................................................................................................................. 1
Our proud history ..................................................................................................................................... 1
The Club Emblem ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Red and Yellow Flags ................................................................................................................................ 1
OUR CLUB MISSION ........................................................................................................................ 2
Our Mission for Mudjimba SLSC ............................................................................................................... 2
Our ‘Statement of Values’ ........................................................................................................................ 2
Code of Conduct for our Members ........................................................................................................... 2
THE TEAM AT MUDJIMBA SLSC ....................................................................................................... 3
Junior Activities Committee (JAC) ............................................................................................................. 3
Age Managers .......................................................................................................................................... 3
Mudjimba SLSC Executive ......................................................................................................................... 3
CLUB AND ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ 4
Working with children ‘Suitability Card’ (blue card) ................................................................................. 4
Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy ............................................................................................. 4
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES............................................................................................................... 5
How to get involved ................................................................................................................................. 5
Water safety............................................................................................................................................. 6
Wearing of caps........................................................................................................................................ 6
Weekly BBQ ............................................................................................................................................. 6
Supporting your Age Manager .................................................................................................................. 6
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM .................................................................................................................. 7
Why do parents and their children join Nippers? ..................................................................................... 7
Contents 1
Pool swim and beach swim ...................................................................................................................... 8
Age requirements overview ..................................................................................................................... 8
Mudjimba SLSC Surf Education Awards .................................................................................................... 9
Nipper Captains ...................................................................................................................................... 10
The Weekly Routine ............................................................................................................................... 11
Hi visibility vests (pink) ........................................................................................................................... 11
Nipper boards ........................................................................................................................................ 11
Carnivals................................................................................................................................................. 11
Additional training for competitors ........................................................................................................ 12
Photography at Nippers ......................................................................................................................... 12
CLUB AWARDS .............................................................................................................................. 12
Junior Surf Sports Club Championship (Smithy Award) Sunday 31st January .......................................... 12
Age Champion (Coleman Medal) ............................................................................................................ 13
Spirit Award (Hatton Trophy) ................................................................................................................. 14
Club Champion (Tanner Honour) ............................................................................................................ 15
Presentation Day Sunday 20th March, North Shore Community Hall ....................................................... 15
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2015/2016 SEASON ................................................................................... 17
Contents 2
About Mudjimba SLSC
Our proud history
Saturday 21st September 1996 was a very proud day for all Club
members when the flags were put up on Mudjimba Beach for
the first time. The community of Mudjimba and surrounding
areas would get a dedicated group of people to provide a
service that had been needed for a number of years.
The IRB, Surf Truck, Rescue Boards, Rescue Tubes, Stretchers,
Oxy-Vivas gathered to form the Club, were stored at members’
houses at Mudjimba and Pacific Paradise until a kind man, Les Molle allowed us to use his single
garage on the corner of Mudjimba Beach Road and Kawana Street to store it all. Mudjimba SLSC had
a base to work from however a single garage was not big enough to store all of our equipment so
the truck went to someone’s house and the IRB went somewhere else. They had to be gathered
together for patrol every patrol morning and put away at the end of the day.
In 1998 Club members banded together and built the Beach Tower. In September 1999 construction
commenced on the Clubhouse and was finished December 1999.
Mudjimba Nippers commenced in October 2001 and it made Mudjimba SLSC complete. Hard work
was done by the Junior Activities Committee to achieve the end result and it has been a great asset
for the Club. Many Nipper parents have contributed to the success of Nippers and have assisted the
Club by becoming patrolling members. We look forward to many of the Nippers becoming patrolling
members in the future years.
The Club Emblem
The Osprey was decided upon because of the presence of the bird in the sand
dunes, and they are seen regularly hovering over the water at Mudjimba.
Mudjimba SLSC’s colours Navy Blue, Teal and White were decided upon because
it represented the Mudjimba, Pacific Paradise area. Pacific Paradise School’s
colour is Teal and Navy Blue. North Shore Soccer Club’s colours are Navy Blue
and White and the North Shore Jets AFL Club were Navy Blue and White.
Red and Yellow Flags
The red and yellow colours found their way into surf life saving clubs from the
international code of naval signals, in which the sign for 'man overboard' is a
square divided diagonally between red and yellow. Flags and signs have always
been used to signify either safe or dangerous areas to swim, but it wasn't until the
1930's that the red and yellow colours came to represent Surf Life Saving in Australia. In 1935, red
and yellow replaced the blue and white flags which had been used in the 1920's to mark safe bathing
areas, although the colours were divided diagonally, unlike the horizontal red and yellow used today.
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Our Club Mission
Throughout Australia Surf Life Saving State Centres, Branches and Clubs have their own Mission
Statement and/or Motto however they all strictly fall under the National SLSA Motto of:
“Vigilance and Service”
Our Mission for Mudjimba SLSC
“Zero preventable drownings at Mudjimba Beach”
Our ‘Statement of Values’
✓ We are responsive to the needs of our members and the community
✓ We operate with integrity, equity and accountability
✓ We operate as a team and internal and external stakeholders
✓ We accept our responsibility to provide a safe aquatic environment at Mudjimba Beach when
the club is the operating lifesaving service
Code of Conduct for our Members
▪ Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others
▪ Be fair, equitable, considerate and honest in all dealings with others
▪ Be aware of and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to SLSA standards, rules, regulations
and policies
▪ Be professional in and accept responsibility for actions
▪ Make a commitment to providing quality service
▪ Use facilities and equipment for their proper purposes and care for and maintain such
facilities and equipment correctly
▪ Refrain from anything which may abuse, intimidate or harass others
▪ Preserve and protect the standing and reputation of the Association
▪ Understand the consequences of any breach of SLSA’s Member Protection Policy or Codes of
Conduct.
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The Team at Mudjimba SLSC
Junior Activities Committee (JAC)
Chairman: Adam Amos 0435 948 337
Deputy Chairman: Dan “Didge” McKeown
Secretary:
Registrar:
Carnivals Officer:
Education Officer:
BBQ Coordinator:
Clothing Coordinator:
Chief Water Safety Officer:
Publicity Officer:
Age Managers
U6&7 Anna McLaren
U8 Clare Low & Anna McLaren
U9
U10 Paul Westwood & Alisha Tarlinton
U11 Chris Ribot
U12 Alex Smith
U13 John Pegg
Mudjimba SLSC Executive
President: Darrin Edwards
Deputy President: Michael Coleman
Secretary: Maree Cross
Treasurer: Narelle Robertson
Club Captain: Guy Tanner
Junior Activities Chairman: Adam
AdamAmos
Amos
Surf Sports Officer:
Chief Training Officer: Peter Harvey
Youth Development Officer: Emma Harry, Loretta Baldock
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Club and Activity Management
Working with children ‘Suitability Card’ (Blue Card)
Surf Life Saving Australia requires that any person over the age of 18 years, working with persons
under the age of 18 years, apply for a Suitability Card (Blue Card) issued by the Commission for
Children and Young People. It is also Club policy that all members over the age of 18 apply for this
card. Please contact the Club for the required application or renewal forms.
Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy
Mudjimba Surf Lifesaving Club is committed to providing a safe environment for children and youth
in its care. Children and Youth are defined as those under the age of 18 years old. Mudjimba Surf
Life Saving Club has in excess of 160 members in this demographic.
Mudjimba Surf Lifesaving Club has implemented our Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy in
line with the SLSQ Child & Youth Risk Management Strategy which falls in line with the Commission’s
Act to have a written risk management strategy in place to comply with the minimum requirements
specified in the Commission for Children and Young People Amendment Regulation (No.1) 2006.
The strategy and resource is based around 8 key mandatory requirements:
Commitment
1. A statement about commitment, (‘Statement of Commitment’) to the safety and wellbeing
of children and the protection of children from harm; and
2. A code of conduct for interacting with children and young people.
Capability
3. Recruitment, selection, training and management procedures for paid employees and
volunteers.
Concerns
4. Policies and procedures for handling disclosures and suspicions of harm, including reporting
guidelines;
5. A plan for managing breaches of the risk management strategy; and
6. Risk management plans for high risk activities and special events.
Consistency
7. Policies and procedures for compliance with blue card legislation including maintaining a
register of staff who hold blue cards; and
8. Strategies for communication and support including:
a) written information for parents/carers, paid employees and volunteers outlining the
risk management strategy; and
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b) training material for paid employees and volunteers to help
them identify risks of harm and handle disclosures.
Our ‘Statement of Commitment’ is now on all notice boards and the
resource which is a large folder of policies, procedures, guidelines forms
and templates dealing with all aspects of child protection and safety is
kept in the back administration office.
It is everyone’s responsibility to keep our children safe, so if you see or
hear of any suspicious activity, it must be reported. Depending on the
immediacy or seriousness of any suspicious activity or act, a report can be
made to the Club President, Club Captain, Youth Development Officer,
Junior Activities Chairperson, the Police or the Commission for Children.
For any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Club
President, Darrin Edwards at president@mudjimbasurf.com.au
Parent responsibilities
How to get involved
In order for Junior Activities to exist, the support of volunteers in various
roles throughout the season is crucial. Regardless of weather you are a
strong swimmer or not, there will always be somewhere you can lend a
helping hand. Below you can find a list of some of the more common
roles that are available within Surf Life Saving specific to Junior Activities. If any parents or siblings of
your Junior Activities members are interested in any of these, pass on this information so they know
how to get involved.
Roles that do not require an award:
Beach set up/pack down
Fundraising
Canteen/BBQ
Gear and equipment maintenance
Photographer*
Uniform
Assistant Age Manager/ Parent Rep. Coordinator
Member of Junior Activities Committee
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Water safety
Parents wishing to participate in the Deep Water Swim or Board Activities must complete SRC
certificate and sign up as a Water Safety Officer.
Full training is given to people who are interested in helping on Sundays. Please let your Age
Manager know as a course will start soon.
For further clarification of the Policy statement from SLSA on Junior
Activities Water Safety Requirements, please contact the Club Captain.
Wearing of caps
Coloured age group caps must be worn at Sunday activities and the
Mudjimba cap at carnivals. Parents must sign on & sign off their child
with the Age Manager at the Club house. Your child may only remove
the cap after the parent has signed them off to release the Age Manager
and the Club of responsibility for your child. No child can leave a Junior
Activities session without informing the Age Manager first.
Weekly BBQ
Each week a different age group takes turns to set up the shade tents and to cook the BBQ. All food
and gear is provided. A roster is already running and each family will be asked to allocate assistance
from 9.45am until pack up.
Supporting your Age Manager
Parents who are Club Members and hold a current Blue Card can help make the Nipper program a
fantastic experience for your children. Here are some ways to assist and support our Age Managers
while you have front row seats for all the action:
▪ Shallow-water Wade in ADDITION to but not instead of the minimum water safety
officer's ratio of 1:5.
▪ Be a marker for Wades
▪ Head counting (more eyes the better)
▪ Board management (eg collecting the board when it is lost in the surf + 20 push-ups)
▪ Set up Flags and help at finish line
▪ Rake sand for Flags
▪ Transporting water bottle crates
▪ Monitor sunscreen
Page 6▪ Directing children in between activities (keeping the group together)
▪ Encourage and cheer on the kids’ participation
▪ Collect and carry equipment
▪ Set up shade tents
▪ Sell raffle tickets
▪ Do your BBQ Duty on allotted week for the age group – set up and clean up
▪ Bring gear up from beach and assist with cleaning
Unsure? Please ask for a job (we have many)!
The Nippers Program
Age Groups
Why do parents and their children join Nippers?
✓ To learn surf safety
✓ To learn life saving and resuscitation
✓ Teamwork and sportsmanship
✓ To increase physical fitness and enjoy a healthy lifestyle
✓ To make lifelong friends
✓ Provide parents the opportunity to learn new skills (first aid etc.)
Page 7Pool swim and beach swim
All children must have completed their mandatory pool proficiency swim & float before participating
in nippers. The competency beach run-swim-run sessions will be held on the first day of Nippers
prior to any training beginning.
Age requirements overview
Please note, your child must meet these competency requirements to participate in the Nipppers
Program.
Age Group Preliminary Assessment Competency Test Surf Education
Award
Notes A preliminary evaluation is The Competency Test must be Every child must
undertaken prior to achieved before being eligible to complete an SLSA
commencing any junior activity compete. Award each year.
training or competition.
Under 6 & 7 Torpedo and kick off the wall. Nil U6: Surf Play One
30 second survival float (Shallow water activities only) U7: Surf Play Two
Under 8 25 metre swim (freestyle). Beach: Run-Wade-Run (25m- Surf Awareness
1 minute survival float. 25m-25m) One
Competition: Run-Wade-Run
(25m-25m-25m)
Under 9 50 metre swim (freestyle). Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m- Surf Awareness
1 minute survival float. 50m-50m) Two
Competition: Minimum 150m
open water swim as per
competition course
Under 10 50 metre swim (freestyle). Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m- Surf Safety One
One and half minute survival 50m-50m)
float. Competition: Minimum 150m
open water swim as per
competition course
Under 11 100 metre swim (freestyle) Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m- Surf Safety Two
2 minutes survival float. 100m-50m)
Competition: Minimum 288m
open water swim as per
competition course
Page 8Under 12 100 metre swim (freestyle) Beach: Run-Swim-Run(50m- Surf Smart One
2 minutes survival float. 100m-50m)
Competition: Minimum 288m
open water swim as per
competition course
Under 13 150 metre swim (freestyle) Beach: Run-Swim-Run (100m- Surf Smart Two
3 minutes survival float. 100m-100m)
Competition: Minimum 288m
open water swim as per
competition course
Under 14 200 metre swim Beach: Run-Swim-Run (100m- Surf Rescue
(freestyle, in less than 5 100m-100m) Certificate
minutes). Competition: Minimum 288m
3 minutes survival float. open water swim as per
competition course
Mudjimba SLSC Surf Education Awards
The Sunday morning Nippers Program is designed to teach Nippers about surf lifesaving skills and
aquatic safety.
The activities we undertake are a national surf education program developed by Surf Life Saving
Australia. It encompasses both practical and beach based activities and education components that
develops understanding, skill and values relative to surf lifesaving and aquatic safety, management
and education.
Each Nipper will complete a Surf Education Certificate relative to their age group and will receive this
certificate at the end of the season to acknowledge their achievement.
It is important that all Nippers are in attendance each week to fulfill the criteria. This program will
run for the first 10 weeks of the season and must be completed prior to competing in the Surf Life
Saving Branch titles in February.
Nippers not in attendance for the majority of the sessions will not be awarded their relevant surf
education certificate and will be ineligible to participate in
Branch Titles.
Under 6: Surf Play 1
The Surf Education Awards: Under 7: Surf Play 2
The program is managed by the Age Managers for each Under 8: Surf Awareness 1
age group, the Nipper Education Officer and the Patrol
members on duty each week. Under 9: Surf Awareness 2
Surf Education is the combined responsibility of us all and Under 10: Surf Safety 1
we look forward to your involvement in this valuable and Under 11: Surf Safety 2
worthwhile program.
Under 12: Surf Smart 1
Under 13: Surf Smart 2
Under 14: Surf Rescue Certificate
Page 9Surf Education overviews
Surf Play is a program for the youngest members or ‘green caps’. Surf Play is about fun, participation
and play. All water activities are conducted in shallow water and on the water’s edge.
Surf Awareness is the first stage of children’s development in surf lifesaving. Children who have
successfully completed the Surf Awareness course will have developed awareness, ideas, knowledge
and skills about recreational safety in an aquatic environment.
Surf Safety is stage two of children’s development in surf lifesaving. Children who have participated
in and successfully completed the surf safety course will have enhanced their ideas, knowledge and
skills in aquatic safety issues and self-survival techniques. They will develop an understanding and
knowledge of the surf environment and its hazards.
Surf Smart represents stage three of surf lifesaving development in the Surf Education program.
Children who have participated in and successfully completed the Surf Smart course will have gained
skills and knowledge commensurate with introductory surf lifesaving patrolling and sporting
activities.
NB: If a child joins in Under 10s for example, he/she must achieve Under 8 and Under 9 Awards as
well in the first year.
Nipper Captains
At our annual Rainbow Beach Camp, where we put our U14s through a rigorous and intensive Surf
Rescue Certificate course, we elect 2 male and 2 female Nipper Captains.
The criteria for selection is 1. self-nomination, 2. a peer vote, 3. displaying leadership qualities, and
4. an interview with some of the Clubs’ Executive Members.
The expectations for Nippers Captains is to attend leadership events, act as a peer liaison between
Nippers and JAC and attend at least 2 JAC meetings. Nipper Captains are encouraged to engage with
the Nippers and JAC to deliver support and feedback from a youth perspective.
Page 10The Weekly Routine
Children need Club togs, Hi Vis Vest, water bottle and sun protection applied. Goggles are optional
but recommended.
7.30am Breaky Starts and help set up beach
8.00 am Meet up with Age Managers, sign on and put your cap on
8.10 am Announcements
8.20 am Group warm up
8.30 am Water and Beach Activities
10.30am Back to the clubhouse to sign-off children and return rinsed cap. BBQ
Hi Visibility Vests (pink)
In accordance with revised National SLSA requirements
all participants entering any water based events must
wear a high visibility vest. This will be included in your
membership renewal. Your Nipper will not be able to
compete in water based events without a high visibility
vest.
Nipper boards
Boards should be carried, not dragged and should be
placed on the ground – fin up.
Please look after equipment. DO NOT STAND OR KNEEL
on Nipper boards (foam or fibreglass), as they are not
designed for this purpose.
Any damage to a Club board must be reported to the
Board Coach or Age Manager, who will then report the
damage to the Gear Steward.
Carnivals
All children are encouraged to participate and represent our Club at Carnivals. In consultation with
your Age Manager and Carnival Coach, a Nipper can nominate to attend carnivals. All money and
entry forms must be received by the due date, usually 2 weeks before each carnival. To enter
Branch Carnivals, Nippers must have achieved their appropriate certificate.
Parents are required to assist with the roles of; Officials, Water Safety and IRB officers, as the Clubs
must provide these for each carnival - SLSQ provides training. No parent assistance, no child
Page 11participation. Please note, competitor numbers will be limited or relative to available parent
support.
Additional training for Club Members
CLUB TRAINING is an important part of developing our surf skills and we encourage all members to
participate. Currently our training program is TBA
Please keep an eye on our Socials, email and text for any changes to events times and locations
Next Officials Course
TBC
Photography at Nippers
Please be aware that taking photos of your child is absolutely permitted. Please note that other
parents may not wish for their child to have their photo taken. It is highly likely that in the event you
are taking photos during Nippers program you may be approached by one of our patrolling members
or Nippers Management to confirm these details as a matter of courtesy and security for all our
participants.
Club Awards
The following Awards for each age group, both male and female, will be awarded for the 2020/2021
season:
Junior Surf Sports Champion (Smithy Award) – male and female for each age
Age Champion (Coleman Medal) – male and female for each age
Spirit Award (Hatton Trophy) – 1 per age group for each age
Club Champion (Tanner Honour) – 1 male, 1 female
Bella Harry Memorial Shield - 1 Male or Female
Junior Surf Sports Club Championship (Smithy Award)
Club togs and age group caps must be worn on competition day.
The Team Manager or his nominated representative will be responsible for the overall conduct on
the day.
During competition, as much as possible, each event will be conducted in accordance with the Surf
Life Saving Australia Competition Manual. The coach of each discipline will assume designation of
sectional referee.
Page 12Any appeal or protest shall be determined in accordance with the Surf Life Saving Australia
Competition Manual. The coach of each discipline will adjudicate on any protest in their capacity as
sectional referee.
To assist in the conduct of competition, designated personnel will be responsible for the recording
and organisation of the events.
Any parent, Nipper or spectator who does not adhere to the SLSQ Code of Conduct will be asked to
leave the area until the finalisation of the competition. It is the responsibility of all parents to make
themselves familiar with and adhere to the Surf Lifesaving Code of Conduct. The Code of Conduct is
available from the Registrar or Chairperson.
Accumulation of Points for Club Championship
The points awarded from Points Days will accumulate towards the Surf Sports Club Champion only –
this does not form any part of Age Champion
Points will be awarded to the first five (5) place getters in each male/female event. The first place
getter gaining 6 points through to fifth gaining 2 points, the sixth place getter and all that entered
the event will receive one (1) point.
Participants that start and show endeavour to complete the ‘Points Day’ events will be awarded with
the one (1) point regardless as to finishing or not at Age Manager discretion.
Non start or participation will result in no points.
Age Champion (Coleman Medal)
The Age Champion (male and female) will be awarded at the end of the year at Presentation Day
based on the highest points accumulated and based on the following criteria:
To be awarded Surf Sports Age Champion the winner must:
▪ Compete in all events for their age group
▪ Have Nipper Program attendance of 51% or more (pro rata)
Award Selection Criteria
Shall be determined on the basis of:
▪ Accumulated points gained from attendance at Nipper Program days (see below)
▪ Accumulated points from the Age Manager and Asst. Age Manager grading assessments (see
below)
In the event of a draw, attendance will be the only deciding factor, otherwise a draw stands and
both will be awarded Age Champion.
Attendance
▪ One (1) point will be allocated to each member for their attendance and full participation at
each Nippers Program day (Sunday).
Page 13▪ No points will be allocated to a member who signs on and then leaves or does not actively
participate during the training day.
▪ Members are permitted two (2) absent days. No points will be deducted for the member’s
absence for either of these two days.
▪ Members attending other authorised Surf Life Saving Activities on a training day shall be
awarded their point for their attendance at these activities.
▪ The Team Manager, together with one other Committee member, either the Awards Officer
or Registrar will ensure all carnival results are accurately recorded and submitted to the
committee at the end of the season.
▪ Total attendance is weighted against total number of actual training days – pro rata to any
cancellations due to weather etc.
Age Manager and Assistant Age Manager grading
The AM and AAM will be required to complete an assessment on all Nipper participants on a 1-4
scale:
1 = below expected level of achievement
2 = expected level of achievement
3 = above expected level of achievement
4 = high above expected level of achievement
Nippers are assessed based on the following categories and qualites:
▪ Club and Team spirit
▪ Active participation in all activities
▪ Growth and development of individual skills and knowledge
▪ Discipline and behaviour
▪ These assessments will not be made available to Nippers or parents – internal use only
Spirit Award (Hatton Trophy)
The Spirit Award is awarded by the Age Manager and Assistant Age Manager. It is awarded to the
Nipper who displays the qualities that we strive for as members of Mudjimba Surf Club.
It is not necessarily the most gifted athlete but the person who turns up each week, puts in 100%
effort and never gives up, shows respect to themselves, their Parents, Age Managers, Water Safety
and Team Mates and encourages those around them with a positive attitude.
Page 14Club Champion (Tanner Honour)
Male and Female Nipper of the Year
Shall be chosen on the basis of:
▪ Full allocation of Surf Sports points
▪ Full allocation of Age Champion points
▪ The most points accumulated over all age groups
Bella Harry Memorial Shield
Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club has dedicated this award to the memory of Isabella Harry who
passed away in 2017 after being diagnosed with cancer while in the Under 12s nipper program. The
life of Bella Harry was inspirational to all who knew her and many who didn’t. The recipient of the
Isabella Harry Memorial Shield receives Mudjimba Nippers highest honor in recognition of kindness,
strength, determination, courage and positive attitude.
Just like Bella, the recipient of this award is a nipper who has demonstrated a high level of ability and
enthusiasm across all areas of Junior Life Saving both on the sand and in the water, including the
participation in surf sport carnivals.
Criteria
Recipient to be selected by JAC chairman, Deputy JAC chairman, JAC carnival team manager and
President (in consultation with the Harry family) from Age Manager Nominations.
Age Managers to nominate a nipper fitting the below criteria: -
• Displays a positive attitude and participates in all areas of the nipper program.
• Consistently shows kindness and encouragement to other nippers.
• Participates in surf sport carnivals including both sand and water events regardless of result.
• Shows determination and strives to improve ability.
• A friendly, inclusive and respectful team player.
Page 15Presentation Day and Junior Activities AGM
Saturday 27th March 2021, North Shore Community Hall
At the end of the season a presentation day is held to celebrate the achievements of the children.
Awards are given for many types of participation and achievement.
Page 16Calendar of Events 2020/2021 Season
August
h
Sunday Registrations Open
September
Saturday 12th Season Launch
th
Saturday 19 Pool Swim- Nambour Aquatic Centre 9.00am
th
Sunday 20 Pool Swim- Nambour Aquatic Centre 10.00am
Monday 28th – 2nd Oct Under 14’s SRC Rainbow Beach Camp
October
Sunday 11th Nippers
Saturday 17th Junior Carnival U8 – U15 Rainbow Beach
th
Sunday 18 Nippers
th
Sunday 25 Nippers
Saturday 31st QLD Beach series (Location TBC)
November
Sunday 1st Nippers
Saturday 7th U11 – 15 Junior Teams Sunshine Coast (Location TBC)
th
Sunday 8 Nippers
th
Sunday 15 Nippers & U8 – U10 Individual Carnival (Location TBC)
Sunday 22nd Nippers
th
Saturday 28 U8 – U10 Individual Carnival (Location TBC)
December
Saturday 5th U8 – U10 Sunshine Coast Branch Campionships (TBC)
th
Sunday 6 Nippers
th
Sunday 13 Nippers & Christmas Break-Up
Merry Christmas, a short break from Nipper training, returning back 10thJanuary, 2020.
January 2016
Sunday 10th Nippers 1st day back after break
Sunday 17th Nippers
Sunday 24th Nippers
st
Sunday 31 Nippers
Page 17February
Sat & Sun 6th & 7th U11 – U15 Branch Champsionships
th
Sunday 7 Nippers
th
Sunday 14 Nippers & U8 – U10 Branch Championships
Sunday 21st Nippers
th
Sunday 28 Nippers
March
Sunday 7th Nippers
th
Sunday 14 Nippers
st
Sunday 21 Last Day Of Nippers
Fri - Sun 26th – 28th QLD State Championships Kurrawa
April
Saturday 10th Nipper AGM & Presentation Day
Please remember all Nipper Program and events days are subject to weather and surf
conditions and may be subject to change at short notice. Our cancellation Policy includes
consultation between the Patrol Captain, Water Safety Supervisor and JAC Chair but we will
endeavour to support an amended program when safe to do so.
Please check www.mudjimbasurf.com.au/nippers and our Facebook Group page. We will
also aim to send a text message on the morning of the event.
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