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Southport Nippers
JUNIOR ACTIVITIES
INFORMATION BOOK
2017/18 SEASON
Welcome to Southport Surf Life Saving Club
To all our returning members, it is great to see you back and thank you for your
continued support. To all the new members, we extend a warm welcome to you
and look forward to getting to know you throughout the season.
Orientation day this season will be Sunday 10 September 9 - 10:30am
We would like to see all new Nippers attend on this day as it
will be an opportunity to meet your Age Manager, ask questions and
to take a tour of the clubhouse and our equipment.
Come in casual dress as there will be no beach activities on this day.
Competition Evaluations will be held for returning members.
The Lifesaving Office will be open for uniforms 7:30 - 11:30am
The first day of Nippers for the 2017/18 season is Sunday 17 September.
The information contained in this handbook is designed to assist you through the 2017/18 season.
Throughout the handbook you will find information regarding the running of the Southport Surf Life
Saving Club Junior Activities (Nippers).
During your time with Southport Nippers, we aim to assist you with:
• Instruction in surf safety and surf awareness
• Lifesaving and first aid skill development
• Competitive sport activities
• Platform to senior patrolling duties
• To increase fitness and encourage an active lifestyle
• Enjoyable social activity for children and parents
The Nipper activities are controlled by the Junior Activities Committee (JAC). The JAC is elected
annually at the AGM and meets monthly to discuss current operations and future planning. All
members are welcome to contribute at these meetings. Meeting dates are listed in the Club calendar,
also found on the Club website.
Each age group has an Age Manager with one or two assistants. The Age Manager is responsible for
the education, training and organisation of the group during Nipper Sundays and at carnivals.
Parental involvement is key to the success of nippers.
Several avenues of participation are available. Training and skill development is
provided by the Club, to its members for all these activities, free of charge. Very few
opportunities such as this exist outside of the surf club environment.
Club Membership
We believe that Southport SLSC offers value for money and great membership benefits.
Nipper Membership
• Use of Club facilities
• Sunday Nipper day activities
• Club fluoro pink rashies (compulsory to wear)
• Lifesaving award training
• Lifesaving award fees
• Use of Club foam boards and body boards during Nipper Sundays and nominated
training sessions (under 6 - under 10)
• Christmas party
• Presentation trophies and participation medals
• Age group and individual photos
• Insurance cover for all approved Surf Life Saving and Club training activities
• Comprehensive training program with professional coaches
• Carnival nomination fees if competing
• Presentation day celebration
Associate Membership (parents)
• Use of Club facilities
• Lifesaving award training (Bronze Medallion, First Aid, etc.)
• Lifesaving award fees
• Insurance cover for all approved Surf Life Saving and Club activities
• Membership to the Supporters Club including 10% discount on food and beverages
Southport Nippers is more than just Sunday mornings on the
beach .. when you join the Club, you join the family!
Nipper Days at Southport
What to do on Nipper Sundays
There is a canteen at the Nipper Club where you can purchase BBQ items, hot and cold drinks etc.
from 7am.
• Plan to be at Nippers ready for Assembly at 8am
• Sign on with the Age Manager usually via a sign on sheet
• Age Managers will call a roll and mark off the attendance sheet
• There will be an age group bin to place towels and drink bottles in
• Nippers will rotate through activities (water, beach, games, education)
Safety measures to be undertaken to ensure Nipper safety at all times:
Children must stay with their Age Manager at all times unless coaches
take over for a specific activity. If children must leave their group to go
to the toilet etc., the Age Manager must be told prior to them leaving and
all children must be chaperoned to and from the Clubhouse.
No child is to enter the water unless authorised by the Age Manager. U6
and U7s must have a parent remain with the age group at all times.
All members must have a parent or guardian on the beach.
• At conclusion, children must be signed off the attendance roll by parents
• Upon signing off, Nippers must remove their caps
• Each age area is responsible for the pack down of their area
• Children are not to leave until collected by an adult
Many families stay for a burger at the Nipper Club after beach activities. This is a great social
experience for Nippers and parents to enjoy their new friends and get to know new people.
What to wear and bring
• Club age cap is compulsory
• Club high-vis pink rashies are compulsory - NO PINK RASHIE, NO WATER ACTIVITIES
• Club swimming costume
• Sunscreen and towel are essential
• Own water bottle and goggles
There is a Nipper Club cap unique to each age group from under 6 to under 10. Under 6 always wear
a cap with fluoro green inserts, from under 7 onwards the cap follows the Nipper group through the
years until under 11s. Under 11 through to under 14 wear the Club competition cap.
We encourage all members to wear the Club swimming costume.
Club swimwear is compulsory when competing at carnivals.
Junior Activities Preliminary Pool Evaluation
All Nippers are placed into their age group according to their age on the 30th September of that year.
It is a pre-requisite that all Nippers have pool competency according to SLSQ guidelines for their
age group. Nippers cannot participate in activities until this is submitted.
Under 6* and Under 7
These age groups are designed as an educational program that gives Nippers a non-competitive
understanding of Surf Life Saving through fun and games, along with instructions on surf safety and
surf awareness. Members in these age groups only participate on a Sunday. *Southport only accepts
Nippers into the under 6 age group if the child already has a sibling in Nippers, an older sibling
starting with them, or an active lifesaving parent.
Under 8 to Under 14
These age groups are designed to give children and parents a firm understanding of beach rescues,
resuscitation and carnival events, along with preparation for senior level membership.
Preliminary & Competition Evaluations - under 8 & older
Once Nippers in these categories have completed their ‘Junior Activities
Preliminary Pool Evaluation’ and have become a member of the Club, they
then need to complete a Preliminary Evaluation (run-swim-run).
This is carried out within the first few weeks at the Club and involves a continuous effort of sand
running, freestyle swimming (wades for under 8) in the ocean and another run, which must be
completed competently. This ensures that all children can demonstrate a standard of competence to
enable preliminary levels of survival skills at a beach with conditions similar to what would be
experienced during weekly junior activities programs.
Any child who does not meet the required preliminary evaluation level, and have it recorded in
Surfguard, will only be able to participate in knee deep water activities until they can complete the
course. Swimming lessons are always highly recommended for children in Nippers.
Once a Preliminary Evaluation has successfully been completed, the child is eligible to continue
participating in all learning outcomes for their respective age award. Should the child wish to
compete in inter-club competition, they must complete the Junior Competition Evaluation.
It is parents’ responsibility to ensure your child is
signed off for Preliminary & Competition Evaluations.
Please attend on these days & encourage your child to participate.
Sufficient opportunity is provided for the evaluation, however all preliminary evaluations must be
completed, signed off and entered in Surfguard before the Christmas break. Continued participation
in any Nipper activities in the new year will be at the discretion of the age manager.Junior Activities Preliminary Skills Evaluation Chart
Surf
Age Date of
Cap Colour Preliminary Assessment & Registration Education
Group Birth
Award
Pool Evaluation Beach Evaluation
Fluoro 1 Oct 2011 - Torpedo off wall - face in
Under 6 N/A Surf Play 1
Green 30 Sept 12 water 30 second float
1 Oct 2010 - Torpedo off wall - face in
Under 7 Dark Green N/A Surf Play 2
30 Sept 11 water 30 second float
1 Oct 2009 - 25 metre freestyle 1 Run-Wade-Run
Red
30 Sept 10 minute survival float 25m-25m-25m
Under 8 Surf Aware 1
25 metre freestyle 1 Run-Wade-Run
Competition Requirement
minute survival float 25m-25m-25m
1 Oct 2008 - 50metre freestyle 1 Run-Swim-Run
Yellow
30 Sept 09 minute survival float 50m-50m-50m
Under 9 Surf Aware 2
150m timed swim 150m surf swim min-
Competition Requirement
1 minute survival float imum
1 Oct 2007 - 50 metre freestyle 1 Run-Swim-Run
Light Blue
30 Sept 08 ½ min survival float 50m-70m-50m
Under 10 Surf Safe 1
150 metre timed swim 150m surf swim min-
Competition Requirement
1 ½ minute survival float imum
1 Oct 2006 - 100 metre freestyle 2 Run-Swim-Run
Club Cap
30 Sept 07 minute survival float 50m-100m-50m
Under 11 Surf Safe 2
300m timed swim 288m surf swim
Competition Requirement
2 minute survival float minimum
1 Oct 2005 - 200 metre freestyle Run-Swim-Run
Club Cap
30 Sept 06 2 minute survival float 50m-100m-50m
Under 12 Surf Smart 1
300 metre timed swim 288m surf swim
Competition Requirement
2 minute survival float minimum
1 Oct 2004 - 300 metre freestyle Run-Swim-Run
Club Cap
30 Sept 05 3 minute survival float 100m-100m-100m
Under 13 Surf Smart 2
300 metre timed swim 288m surf swim
Competition Requirement
3 minute survival float minimum
1 Oct 2003 - 200 metre < 5 minutes Run-Swim-Run
Club Cap Surf Rescue
30 Sept 04 3 minute survival float 100m-100m-100m
Under 14 Certificate
400 metre < 9 minutes 288m surf swim (SRC)
Competition Requirement
3 minute survival float minimum
IMPORTANT NOTE: At Nippers we do not teach children to swim. The
surf is different to the pool, they must be competent, strong swimmers.Age Awards
One of the main aims of Nippers is to teach its members
surf safety, surf awareness and lifesaving development.
The following awards have been developed for each age group.
To be eligible to compete at Branch and State Titles, under 8 through to
under 14 Nippers must obtain these awards.
Under 6 Surf Play 1 and Under 7 Surf Play 2
• Beach activities to emphasise games and group participation
• Water activities that are limited to shallow water near the water’s edge
• No competition other than that involved in fun games
• Equal attention to water and beach events
• Learn beach awareness and water safety
• Learn event rules by the time they enter under 8 (sprints, flags, wade, relays)
Under 8 Surf Aware 1
• Wading, duck diving, grabbing sand under waves, swim to behind the shore break
• Boogie board paddling, catching broken waves, correct board position, ability to change
direction
• Understand rules, demonstrate sprint, flags, wade and relay
• Recall surf awareness information and basic emergency care procedures
• Perform introductory self-rescue skills
• Has completed Run-Swim-Run
• Equal attention to water and beach events
• Develop basic skills in events and have basic knowledge of the rules
• Improve confidence in the surf
• Ability to train in a group situation and develop ‘road rules’ of squad training
• Understanding training terminology
Under 9 Surf Aware 2
• Catch broken waves from standing, swim in surf head down, swim into the gutter
• Board starts with skim, sit/pop, eskimo roll, catching unbroken waves, able to correct
board position
• Develop technique in beach events, able to do relay changeovers at speed
• Recall surf awareness information and basic emergency care procedures
• Perform introductory self-rescue skills
• Has completed Run-Swim-Run
• Equal attention to water and beach events
• Develop basic skills in events and have basic knowledge of the rules
• Improve confidence in the surf
• Ability to train in a group situation and develop ‘road rules’ of squad training
• Understanding training terminologyAge Group Guides
Under 10 Surf Safe 1
• Catching unbroken waves from swimming, swim to back break
• All the above with confidence and speed, slipstream
• Continue to advance skills in all events, knowledge of tactics in flags and wade
• Recall surf awareness information and basic emergency care procedures
• Perform introductory self-rescue skills
• Has completed Run-Swim-Run
• Equal attention to water and beach events
• Develop basic skills in events and have basic knowledge of the rules
• Improve confidence in the surf
• Ability to train in a group situation and develop ‘road rules’ of squad training
• Understanding training terminology
Under 11 Surf Safe 2
• Apply surf awareness information
• Operate communications systems
• Provide emergency care
• Have completed Run-Swim-Run
• Catch unbroken wave, swim in pack with head down, know when to wade/duck dive
• Introduce board rescue skills, angle across wave, chasing runners
• Beach relay changes at speed, correct sprint starts, correct flags technique and dive
• Begin to concentrate more on specific area (beach/water) but still train at both
• Work on ‘intermediate skills’ and have reasonable knowledge of rules
• Begin moderate endurance training to help with Iron and extra events now available
• Increase confidence in surf and surf awareness
• Promote good training ethics and desire to train to improve
Under 12 Surf Smart 1
• Apply surf awareness information
• Operate communications systems
• Provide emergency care
• Have completed Run-Swim-Run
• Hold body wave using arm, correct wading
• Advanced board rescue skills, negotiate surf using correct choices, late take offs
• Speed drills introduced, fine tune skills on beach
• Begin to concentrate more on specific area (beach/water) but still train at both
• Work on ‘intermediate skills’ and have reasonable knowledge of rules
• Begin moderate endurance training to help with Iron and extra events now available
• Increase confidence in surf and surf awareness
• Promote good training ethics and desire to train to improveAge Awards
Under 13 Surf Smart 2
• Apply surf awareness information
• Operate communications systems
• Provide emergency care
• Have completed Run-Swim-Run
• Understand how to regulate training around school, holidays, exams
• Provide serious trainers with log book to monitor training
• Understand competitive pathways from Junior to Senior (Branch - State - National)
• Swim, board and beach - technique and skill acquisition becomes more individual and
correlated to carnival performance
Under 14 Surf Rescue Certificate (compulsory for Under 14 competition)
Must be 13 years of age on assessment date
• Apply surf awareness information
• Operate communications systems and equipment
• Provide emergency care
• Work in a team
• Have completed Run-Swim-Run
• Communicate in the beach environment
• Participate in an aquatic rescue operation
• Demonstrates resuscitation skills
• Understand how to regulate training around school, holidays, exams
• Provide serious trainers with log book to monitor training
• Promote training with senior squad and attend senior carnivals once SRC is obtained
• Understand competitive pathways from Junior to Senior (Branch - State - National)
• Swim, board and beach - technique and skill acquisition becomes more individual and
correlated to carnival performance
Participation and completion of the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) is strongly encouraged. A week
long SRC training course is run during the September school holidays; inclusion in this course is
based on current skill and previous experience. At completion of this course the Nipper is able to sit
for the SRC assessment.
Under 14’s who are new to Nippers are invited to attend the 8 week course which allows develop-
ment of skills over an extended period. Southport maintains a high standard for their training and
every Nipper who undergoes the assessment in the past has been successful.Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation Processing Procedure
Club Coaching
Southport Surf Life Saving Club aims to have the best all round training program possible to enhance
the abilities and interests of the children. Training sessions take place from June through to March.
The training program is advised in advance and changes from week to week depending on upcoming
events.
Club Head Coach: Pierce Leonard
Assistant Coach: Shane Barrie
Junior Coach: Brad Mainwaring
Junior Training Program 2017/18
This program is available to all junior activities members in the U9 to U14 age groups who wish to
improve their skills and fitness. Current training schedules are available from the club, can be viewed
on our website, Facebook pages or directly emailed to you on request.
Board
• Stroke correction, skills and race preparation
• Rental boards* (for the season) are available, or bring your own
• May require wetsuit in cooler temperatures
• Sessions always start at the Club
Run
• Running sessions include technique and fitness
• Will require running shoes, shorts and drink bottle
• All sessions are held at the Club
* Rental boards - small boards only, racing Malibus for U14 members are the responsibility of the
individual. It is helpful to ask the age manager for guidance in procurement of the racing Malibu.
Suitable second hand boards are recommended for Nippers’ first boards; given physical
development of these age groups, the first board is usually only suitable for a limited time.
Surf Sports Competition
The Surf Sports program offers a wide range of competition events for all
ages culminating in the Queensland Junior State Titles every year.
If you are unsure about whether or not your child should be entered into
a carnival please speak to your Age Manager or Junior Team Manager.
Carnivals can be an exciting change from the normal Nipper day, but with
so many Clubs attending, it can be a daunting event for new Nippers.Carnival Information
• Most carnivals are held on the Gold Coast, some on the Sunshine Coast
• Under 8 - under 10 carnivals are usually held over one day
• Under 11 - under 14 carnivals can be either 1, 2 or 3 day events
• Club warm up is normally at 7am with marshalling at 7:45, carnival starting at 8am
• Most carnivals involve long hours so be prepared to be at the beach most of the day
Competitor Information
• Under 8 - under 14s who have completed their Beach and Competition Evaluations
• For Branch and State Titles, Nippers must have completed their Age Award
• Carnivals are divided into under 8 to under 10, and under 11 to under 14
How to enter
• For SLSQ carnivals an entry form will need to be completed approximately 2-3 weeks
prior and submitted before the closing date or your child may miss out
• It costs the Club per Nipper to enter a carnival but these costs are covered in your
membership fees. The Club does not get a refund if you don’t compete.
• There are some privately run carnivals which require entries to be submitted and paid for
by the individual.
If you register your child for a carnival and do not
attend it affects their team mates.
‘No shows’ will be expected to reimburse the Club for entry fees.
What to bring
• Southport tents are provided for our members and families
• You are more than welcome to bring your own umbrella/tent/chair and sit nearby
• You will require plenty of water and good nutritional food to last the whole day
• Sunscreen, Nipper competition cap, Club swimmers, pink rashie and warm clothes
Club Craft
• Foam boards are available to rent for under 9 - under 10s
• There are no rental Mals available for under 14 members
• Craft is transported to the carnival on our board trailer and boards are taken to the
beach near the tent. Parents help in loading the trailer the night before the carnival
• You are required to return any craft used to the tent immediately after your race
Team Selections
• Team selections are determined by a selection panel made up of Age Group Managers,
Team Manager and Coach
• Selections are made based on performance at previous carnivals, championship days,
Nipper days and training sessions
• Surf conditions and timetable are also considered
• Teams may include younger age group members if required to make up numbers. A
Nipper can only compete in their own age group or as a team member in the age group
one year senior.Carnivals and Events Club Champs There are three Nipper days throughout the season that are designated Club Championship days. Points are awarded as follows: 1st place - 6 points, 2nd place - 5 points, 3rd place - 4 points, etc. The Nipper with the highest points total wins. Due to weather conditions, we may only run 2 Club Championship days. To be eligible for Age Champion, the Nipper member must attend at least 50% of Sunday Nipper days. Surf Life Saving Queensland and South Coast Branch Carnivals Under 11 - Under 14 State Endurance Championships - Under 11 - Masters endurance events Gold Coast City Titles - all events involving all Gold Coast Clubs Water Carnivals - selected water events run on the Gold and Sunshine Coasts Fastest Man on the Sand - beach events involving all clubs Surf Rescue Championships Branch Championships - all events involving SCB Clubs (State qualifying events) Queensland Youth Championships - all events involving all Qld clubs Under 8 - Under 1o Little Squirts - team events involving South Coast Branch Clubs Little Dudes - all events involving Gold Coast Clubs Branch Titles - all events involving South Coast Branch Clubs, held in February South Coast Branch (SCB) Point Lookout (North Stradbroke) to Burleigh Heads Point Danger Branch (PDB) Tallebudgera to Rainbow Bay (near NSW border) Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) State Centre comprising over 36,000 members from 59 Surf Clubs with 6 Branches. Events Beach: Flags, Beach Sprint Team Beach: Beach Relay, All Age Relay Under 8 - Under 10 Individual Water: Wade Race, Surf Swim (U9-U10), Board (U9-U10) Under 11 - Under 14 Individual Water: Surf Swim, Board, Iron Events Under 8 - Under 10 Teams: Wade Relay, Swim Teams (U9-U10), Board Relay (U9-U10) Under 11 - Under 14 Teams: Board Relay, Surf Teams, Cameron Relay, Board Rescue Under 8 - Under 10 teams can be mixed together For more information talk to Team Manager Kim Free or U8-U10 Team Manager Grant Hamilton or your Age Manager.
Parental Involvement
Parents are encouraged to assist in the running of Nippers
as assistant age managers, carnival officials, water safety officers,
canteen helpers or part of the beach setup task force.
Beach Setup Task Force
• Responsible for the setup and pack down of equipment on Nipper days
• Assistance with this is rotated through the age groups - please respond directly to your
child’s age manager when the call for help goes out
• Depending on the amount of volunteers we have, you may be asked to help on a few
Nipper days and/or carnivals
Canteen Helpers
• Assistance in the canteen is required for the breakfast shift and at the conclusion of
Nippers beach activities
• Please let your child’s age manager know when you are able to help with this - canteen
duty is also rotated through the age groups
Carnival Officials
• Help with the running of carnivals by judging, marshalling competitors, presenting
medals, recording results or starting races
• You will need to complete a Level 1 Surf Official course - the theoretical component will
be held Saturday 14 October 9:00am - 2:00pm, with a requirement to attend two
carnivals as a probationary official to have the practical component completed.
• Please advise the Lifesaving Office if you are interested
Water Safety
• Water safety mainly spend their time monitoring Nippers in the water/shoreline on
Nipper days and/or at carnivals on either rescue boards or swimming with tubes/fins
• You need to have either a current Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion
• The next Bronze/SRC course commences on Wednesday 20 September 2017.
Age Managers and Assistants
• The Age Manager is responsible for the education, training and organisation of the
group during Nipper Sundays and at carnivals.
• Age managers complete an Age Managers and Observers Awards
• Please talk to members of the JAC or your child’s age manager if you’re interested in
becoming an assistant
These volunteers are required for specific activities, mid-week training,
surf carnivals and Nipper days, so it is of great importance that Southport
has a depth of personnel to call on during the Nipper program.Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy
Parental/Guardian Code of Conduct
• Remember that their child participate in Surf Life Saving for their own enjoyment
• Focus on their child’s efforts and performance rather than winning and losing
• Show appreciation for good performance by all participants
• Never ridicule or yell at their child or other children for making a mistake
• Respect officials decisions and teach their children to do likewise
• Not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the activities
(e.g. coaches, officials, age managers, etc.)
• Be a positive role model for others
Working with Children Check
Southport SLSC is committed to protecting children from harm and promoting their wellbeing.
An important child protection initiative of the Surf Life Saving movement is the participation in the
Working with Children Check as set up by the Commission for Children and Young People. This
ensures all volunteers who work with children undergo a criminal history check and imposes
penalties on persons who fail to comply with the requirements of the Act. A blue plastic suitability
card is issued to the applicant and remains valid for 3 years. All volunteers and parents helping with
Nippers must apply for a blue card.
Southport Junior Activities Contacts
Chairperson Tom Barrett U14 Age Manager Jodie Lonsdale
Deputy Chairperson Kym Trinca U14 Assistant Kim Free
COMMITTEE
Treasurer Glenn Bosse U14 Assistant Shane Roberts
Registrar Jason Free U13 Age Manager Grant Hamilton
U13 Assistant Vicki Thomson
SOUTHPORT AGE AND ASSISTANT AGE MANAGERS
Team Manager Kim Free
U13 Assistant Nicole Mainwaring
Water Safety Officer Mike Trinca
U12 Age Manager Rob Woelfle
Education/Awards Sharon Barrett
U12 Assistant Roger De Hoop
Head Coach Pierce Leonard U11 Age Manager Alex Modlich
Assistant Coach Shane Barrie U11 Assistant Tom Dombroski
COACHES
U10 Age Manager Louisa Woelfle
Junior Coach Brad Mainwaring
U10 Assistant Mark Flintoff
Competition Swim Coach Donna Leonard
U9 Age Manager Glenn Bosse
General Swim Coach Bonita Burgess
U9 Assistant Kizzie-Kate Hinze
Fundraising Kym Trinca U9 Assistant Tony Coman
U9 Assistant Adam Cook
SUPPORT
Beach Set-up Andrew Cole
Bar Coordinator Natalie Bethe U8 Age Manager Scott Cook
Assistant Team Manager Grant Hamilton U8 Assistant Carly Modlich
Assistant Team Manager Rob Willems U7 Age Manager Gillian Maddigan
U7 Assistant Narelle Jamieson
Office Manager Jody Benneche U7 Assistant Jenna McKenzie
ADMIN
Admin Assistant Dannielle Pope U7 Assistant Brett Smith
Admin Assistant Emma Jakobson U6 Age Manager Sandy PlunkettCommunication
Email - The most effective form of communication is our emailed ‘Fried Egg Flyer’ newsletter which is
distributed regularly. This is sent to the email address that is attached to each member’s account as
entered on your membership application.
Facebook - The Club uses Facebook as an additional communication tool. We have a ’Southport
Nippers’ closed group https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthportNippers/ please click on the
link and request to join. Once the admins have confirmed your membership, they will accept your
request. We also have groups Southport Surf Club Babysitters, SSLSC Surf Sports Head Coach,
Southport Junior Surf Sports and Southport Youth Development. Individual age groups also have
their own groups - these are used to communicate information specific to that group. The majority
of Club communication will come centrally from the Lifesaving Office. Please contact us directly if
you have any questions.
Website - Our website provides all information regarding Club news, upcoming events, training and
Surf Sports. It also provides information on our Supporters Club (the bar and restaurant upstairs),
of which you are all automatically members. If you can’t find the information you are after, please do
not hesitate to contact the Lifesaving Office.
Notice Board - Located in the breezeway of the Nipper Club.
Text Messages - If we need a message to be communicated quickly, (such as the cancellation of a
Nipper Sunday due to bad weather) we will send out a text message. This will be sent to the mobile
phone number attached to the child’s account. Again, if you would like these messages to go to both
parents, please advise the Lifesaving Office.
Members Portal - You can access and update your personal details at any time by setting up a
Members Portal account (www.portal.sls.com.au) for all family members. This is a great way to keep
a track of your child’s awards also. You can also use this facility to renew your Club membership
completely online.
Contact Details
Southport Surf Life Saving Club Inc.
Macarthur Parade
MAIN BEACH QLD 4217
nippers@sslsc.com.au
www.sslsc.com.au
phone: 07 5665 3939
fax: 07 5531 2217
PO Box 13
MAINBEACH QLD 4217SSLSC Nipper Calendar 2017
SEPTEMBER
5 Tuesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
9 Saturday All Working Bee SSLSC 8.30am
10 Sunday CLUB OPEN DAY
10 Sunday New Orientation Day New Members SSLSC 9-10:30am
10 Sunday U9-U14 Junior Competition Evaluations SSLSC 9am
10 Sunday Water Safety SSLSC Skills Maintenance 1 SSLSC 7:45am
16 Saturday Queensland School Holidays Commence
16 Saturday All AquaSplash Grand Opening 2017 Broadwater 8:30-10am
17 Sunday All First day of 2017/18 season - Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
23 Saturday U11 - U15 QLD State Endurance Championships TH and C
24 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
25-29 Mon-Fri U14 &U16 SRC/Bronze One week Intensive SSLSC 8.30-3.30
30 Saturday U11 - U15 Lennox Enduro Lennox Head 7am
30 Saturday U13 & U14 Junior Club Captain Elections SSLSC 6pm
OCTOBER
1 Sunday All Nippers for all - U9-U14 Competition Evaluations SSLSC 8 - 11am
2 Monday Queen’s Birthday Holiday - school’s back tomorrow Office Closed
3 Tuesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
8 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
8 Sunday U11-U15 Coolangatta Gold Youth Challenge Coolangatta
15 Sunday All Nippers for all - U7-U9 photos SSLSC 8 - 11am
15 Sunday Water Safety SSLSC Skills Maintenance 2 SSLSC 7:45am
21 Saturday U11 - U15 Fastest Man On Sand - Round 1 Coolangatta
22 Sunday No Nippers due to GC600 - Fundraising opportunities @ the track for all Club members
28 Saturday U10 - U15 Cudgen Classic Kingscliff
28 Saturday All Nippers for all - twilight session - Halloween Disco SSLSC 3pm
29 Sunday NO Nippers
NOVEMBER
5 Sunday All Nippers for all - Club Champs Round 1 SSLSC 8 - 11am
8 Wednesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
10-12 Fri - Sun U13 - U15 Gold Coast Youth Development Camp Lennox Heads
11 Saturday U8 - U10 Little Squirts Carnival Southport
12 Sunday All Nippers for all - U6, U10-U12 photos SSLSC 8 - 11am
18 Saturday Fastest Man On Sand - Round 2 Kurrawa
18 Saturday Parents Level 1 Surf Sports Official Course SCB
19 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
19 Sunday U8 - U10 Little Dudes Coolangatta
24-25 Fri & Sat U3 - U15 Queensland Interbranch Nobby Beach
26 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
26 Sunday U11 - U15 Young Guns - Individual Events Nobby Beach
DECEMBER
3 Sunday All Nippers for all - CLUB CHAMPS R2 - U13/U14 photos SSLSC 8 - 11am
5 Tuesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
9 Saturday Queensland School Holidays Commence
9-10 Sat & Sun U11 - U14 Gold Coast City Youth Championships TBC
10 Sunday All Nippers Christmas Break-up Party
16 Saturday U9 - U13 Kozii Iron Challenge Raby Bay
16-17 Sat & Sun U11 - U15 Gold Coast Board Riding Palm BeachSSLSC Nipper Calendar 2018
JANUARY
7 Sunday No Nippers
8&9 Mon & Tue U9-U14 Summer Surf Camp Southport SLSC 8.30-3pm
12 - 14 Fri-Sun U11-U15 QLD State Board Riding Championships Coolum Beach
14 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
19 - 21 Fri - Sun U11 - U15 SCB Surf Rescue Championships Mermaid Beach
21 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
22 Monday Queensland students return to school
26 Tuesday Australia Day Public Holiday Office Closed
28 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
28 Sunday U14 Maroochy Classic Maroochydore
FEBRUARY
3 Sunday U8-U10 U8 - U10 South Coast Branch Championships Miami
4 Sunday All Nippers for all - Club Champs Rd 3 - U14 Don Stone SSLSC 8 - 11am
6 Tuesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
10 - 11 Sat & Sun U11 - U14 Junior South Coast Branch Championships Mermaid Beach
11 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
18 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
16 - 18 Fri - Sun U11-U15 QLD State Surf Rescue Championships Bundaberg
25 Sunday All Nippers for all - U14 Don Stone Theory SSLSC 8 - 11am
25 Sunday JAC GENERAL MEETING AND COMMITTEE ELECTIONS 11:30am
MARCH
2-4 Fri - Sun U11 - U15 Queensland State Youth Championships Alex. Headlands
4 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
6 Tuesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
11 Sunday All Nippers for all (Club Champs / Don Stone back-up) SSLSC 8 - 11am
18 Sunday All Nippers for all SSLSC 8 - 11am
25 Sunday All Nippers Presentation and Break Up Party SSLSC 8 - 11am
30 Friday Good Friday - Queensland School Holidays Commence
APRIL
3 Tuesday JAC JAC Meeting SSLSC 6pm
4 - 15 Wed - Sun Commonwealth Games Gold Coast
14 & 15 Sat & Sun U14 & U15 Australian Youth Titles Scarborough, WA
TBC Saturday U14 U14 Graduation and Dinner SSLSC
The calendar is updated throughout the season
Keep an eye out for changes on Facebook, the Club
website and in the Fried Egg FlyerYou can also read
