JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (JAC) NIPPERS

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1 Est JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (JAC) NIPPERS Information Booklet For New and Current Members Training the Lifesavers of Tomorrow

2 To be kept up to date with what s happening Yamba Nippers page & Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club page Follow on Instagram.and read information via the monthly club newsletter - ed to all club members AND keep an eye out for the Yamba SLSC column in the local papers each week. Thank you to our Nipper Sponsors CLARENCE 100 Paddlers, MACLEAN VARIETY MEATS, BACK HOME BAKERY, SASSAFRAS PASTA & PIZZA RESTAURANT, SIGNCRAFT, YAMBA & MACLEAN PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS INJURIES CLINICS, LONE ROCK WHOLEFOODS, DAY2DAY CARPET CLEANING, ILUKA WELLNESS CENTRE, HAPPY SMILES DENTAL CLINIC Please support the businesses that support us! For sponsorship opportunities/details please contact Yamba SLSC during office hours. 2

3 NIPPER DIRECTOR S MESSAGE Hi everyone and welcome back to another Nippers season! This year we are continuing the aim of improving our junior lifesavers confidence and skills set. The Specialist Stations we employed last year were a great success and this year we will continue with this system manned by volunteer members skilled in the areas of surf education, beach events, water events and board activities. The program is designed to educate and provide activities and skill development within an atmosphere of fun for all participants and will run from 9.30am 11am unless advised otherwise. Under 6s and Under 7s will participate in Nippers for one hour only (9.30am 10.30am). Please be aware to check for updates on our Nippers Facebook page in the morning before Nippers or carnivals for any changes or updates. The Junior Activities Committee hopes to provide Nippers with coaching clinics and Christmas training as well as regular training sessions. We encourage Nippers to come down with their parents and practise their skills in the water during patrol hours. On behalf of the committee, we look forward to creating some great memories and this season we are hoping to host a few more social events for the Nippers and for their parents. Here s to a rewarding season for everyone. Danielle Connolly - Junior Activities Director 3

4 YAMBA NIPPERS Junior activities (nippers) for our Club is the responsibility of our Junior Activities Committee (JAC), which is a sub-committee of Yamba SLSC. Children who join Nippers can look forward to having fun learning the importance of surf skills and meeting new friends through a program developed by Surf Life Saving Australia JAC COMMITTEE Coordinator Danielle Connolly M: E: yambanippers@gmail.com Vice Coordinator Katie Becker M: E: katie@yamcom.com.au Secretary Jessica Stainlay M: E: jako10@westnet.com.au Recording Officer Natashya Earle M: E: natashyaearle@gmail.com Registrar Narelle Kemp M: E: office@yambaslsc.com.au Publicity Officer Sally Brailsford M: E: sally@brailsfords.com.au SUB-COMMITTEE Carnival Co-ordinator Jo O Shea: M: Water Safety Co-ordinator Simon Worboys: M: Nipper Gear/ Equipment Steward Simone Bradley:M: BBQ Co-ordinator Larry Griffin M: / Rob Becker AGE MANAGERS Under 6 s: Parents Under 7 s: Jo Hunter Under 8 s: Parents Under 9 s: Parents Under 10 s: Tara Chambers Under 11 s: Kilian Koen Under 12 s: Eduardo Gutierrez Under 13 s: Jasmin Ives Under 14 s: Andrea Miltiadou COACHES Board James Forbes, Ben Plunkett, Trent Stainlay, Jay Trotman Swim Jim Dougherty, Sue-Ellen Hyne, Peter Campbell Beach help needed 4

5 AGE GROUPS To join Yamba Nippers, children must turn 5 on or before Sept 30 th, 2017 Age groups are determined as at 30 th September each year. (e.g if a child is 8 at 30 th Sept, they are in the Under 9 age group for the season.) Age Groups Date of birth Under 6 Red cap 01 October 2011 to 30 September 2012 Under 7 Under 8 fluoro green cap dark gold cap 01 October 2010 to 30 September October 2009 to 30 September 2010 Under 9 pink cap 01 October 2008 to 30 September 2009 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 fluoro yellow cap Dark green cap sky (light) blue cap Yamba club cap Yamba club cap 01 October 2007 to 30 September October 2006 to 30 September October 2005 to 30 September October 2004 to 30 September October 2003 to 30 September

6 CODE OF CONDUCT The following Codes of Behaviour have been adopted by the Yamba SLSC Junior Activities Nippers. Parents, Caregivers & Spectators Code of Behaviour Children participate in sport for their own enjoyment and development. Encourage and praise children for participation and effort. Encourage children to always play by the rules. Remember children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and skilful play by all participants, to promote good sportsmanship. Respect officials, age managers and coaches decisions and ensure children do likewise. Show appreciation for age managers, administrators, coaches and officials. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others. Nippers Code of Behaviour Nipper of the Week Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit. Respect our clubhouse and the equipment you use, wash it and return it after use. Report any damage. Treat all participants as you would like to be treated yourself. Do not bully, put other people down or throw sand. Co-operate with your age managers, water safety officers, team mates, coaches, officials and opponents. Wear your nipper cap at all times during nippers and pink singlets for water activities. Be a good sport and applaud all performances; encourage others. By joining the Yamba SLSC Junior Activities- each Nipper, Parent or Caregiver acknowledges and accepts these Codes of Conduct. Photography Photos are taken each week at nippers by our Publicity Officer and may be used on Facebook, in the newspaper, in our newsletters and other promotional information. If you do not wish your child to be photographed, you must notify the Junior Activities Coordinator in writing. 6

7 WHO CAN JOIN NIPPERS? To comply with Surf Life Saving Australia regulations, no surf club can accept membership of a child until they have reached the age of five. Children who turn 5 on or before September 30 th, 2017 are able to join Yamba Nippers for the season. No Nipper memberships for the season will be taken after November 1 st, This is to enable all participants to complete the necessary Surf Education program before we break for Christmas. U6 and U7 nippers activities are sand and shallow-water based. They do not engage in competition. U8 nippers participate in wade activities in waist deep water only and in beach activities. Surf swims and board activities commence from U9s up. Nippers does not teach children to swim but it does help build on their existing water skills and confidence. We do strongly suggest that children participate in a local learn to swim program. WHAT TO BRING? You will need *coloured nipper cap, *pink hi-viz singlet (U8 s-14 s), *goggles (if you like to wear them), *sunscreen, * water bottle. Club swimmers are available from the merchandise room during most nipper sessions or during office hours (please see back page for office hours). It is advisable that all clothing and equipment be labelled with your child s name for easy return in case of loss. SKULL CAP POLICY All nippers must wear their coloured skull caps at all times during nippers. Skull caps are to be removed after sign-off. The wearing of skull caps is a legal requirement to comply with Surf Life Saving safety regulations. Yamba s gold and black skull caps must be worn whilst competing at surf carnivals. HIGH VISIBILITY SINGLETS All nippers who participate in water activities (Under 8 s up) will be given a Yamba Surf Club high visibility singlet free of charge, thanks to our sponsors. It is Yamba SLSC Nippers policy that high visibility singlets are mandatory for Nippers participating in all water activities. Children will not be allowed to participate in water events if they do not have their singlet on. Surf Lifesaving Australia regulations state that high visibility singlets MUST be worn when 7

8 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT There are roles for everyone. Interested? Like to know more? Then please talk to any of the current committee. AGE MANAGERS we need one to every 10 children. WATER SAFETY - Persons involved in water safety are required to have either a surf life saving Bronze Medallion Award or a Surf Rescue Certificate. SET UP and PACK UP of gear and equipment - (See the calendar. If your child s age group is rostered on for the day, you will need to be at the beach at 8.30am.) PARTICIPATE in the free COURSES run each season for members to obtain their Age Managers Award, Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze Medallion, First Aid Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation or Radio Operator s Certificate. These are advised via the monthly club newsletters, or contact our Chief Training Officer Kim Morgans kmorgans5@bigpond.com BBQ HELPERS - Each Sunday we have a BBQ in front of the board shed. We always need help to set up, sell, and pack away. Please See Larry or Rob if you are able to lend a hand. All help is warmly welcomed and appreciated! AGE MANAGERS Age Managers are responsible for the supervision and well-being of their group and for keeping their group together during activity rotations. Duties performed by the Age Manager include: Supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all junior activities.. Recording of participation and results in events conducted. Having a basic understanding of competition rules and regulations. Participating in meetings at 9am for a briefing on activities and water safety Specialist stations will be in operation during nippers where age managers will rotate their group between swim, board, beach and education activity stations that will be run by members with expertise in those particular areas. If you are interested in becoming an Age Manager there will be opportunity to attend training during the season.age Managers who commit to the role will receive an identifying shirt and season pack. 8

9 IMPORTANT INFORMATION It is mandatory that at least one parent /guardian from each family be either an Associate or Active (patrol/active reserve) member of Yamba SLSC. See Membership details at back of this booklet (p.15) Each week nippers are required to participate in the Surf Life Saving Education Program. This is incorporated into the weekly activities and therefore it is important that children attend regularly, especially before we break for Christmas. Age Managers are responsible for the supervision of children during Nipper Activity times only. Misbehaviour or misconduct will result in parents being asked to sign their child out. Please see the Coordinator if you disagree with a decision. Parents must sign their child in and out at the start and end of each session with the appropriate Age Manager. Age Managers cannot sign anybody s child in or out of Nippers other than their own. Each activity day, members will assemble at the Nippers control area on the beach at 9.30am ready to follow their Age Manager for activities. Please be on time and ready to start. If your child s age group is on for helping (see program), please be ready at 8.30am for set-up and at 11am to assist with pack-up. Nippers are required to stay with their age group at all times. If your child needs to go to the toilet, the parent or guardian must accompany them. Nippers who wander off from their group will be asked to be signed out by their parent or caregiver. 9

10 PROFICIENCY Surf Lifesaving Australia sets the minimum standards of water proficiency that each child must attain before being eligible to participate in club water activities, training or competition. *Preliminary Proficiency Evaluation for all nippers will be held at Yamba Community Pool Age Group Under 6 Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 on Sat, Oct 7 th and Sat, Oct 14 th from 12-2pm Preliminary Skills Evaluation Perform a front glide from a standing position and recover to a secure position. Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position Perform a front glide from a standing position, kick for 3 metres and recover to a secure position. Perform a back or front float for a few seconds and recover to a secure position 25m swim (any stroke) 1 minute survival float 25m swim (any stroke) 1 minute survival float 25m swim (freestyle) 1.5 minute survival float 50m Swim (freestyle) 2 minute survival float 100m Swim (freestyle) 2 minute survival float 150m Swim (freestyle) 3 minute survival float 200m Swim (freestyle in less than 5 minutes) 3 minute survival float Competition Skills Evaluation Nil (No Competition) Nil (No Competition) Nil (No water competition, except wades at waist deep water) Minimum 150m open water swim (competition course as per manual) Minimum 150m open water swim (competition course as per manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course as per manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course as per manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course as per manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course as per manual) Surf Education Award Surf Play 1 Surf Play 2 Surf Aware 1 Surf Aware 2 Surf Safe 1 Surf Safe 2 Surf Smart 1 Surf Smart 2 Surf Rescue Certificate Note: SLS Assessor required for this award Assessors: (Surf Lifesaving accredited): Age Managers, Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Official, Training Officer (SRC/Bronze), SLS Assessor (SRC/Bronze) Notes Each junior member is required to participate in this evaluation, conducted by the club, prior to any junior water activities, training or competition being undertaken. This competition evaluation must be achieved before being eligible to compete. This is a minimum standard water proficiency requirement. Every junior member is expected to achieve the relevant Surf Education Award for their age group. Completion of the age award is compulsory for nippers wishing to compete at Branch, Country and State Championships 10

11 CURRENT SWIMWEAR PRICE LIST In accordance with Club policy - Swimwear is available FOR MEMBERS ONLY Club swimwear is not compulsory except for Carnivals. KOZII (new brand introduced for females) black/grey/gold patterned fabric) FINZ original club swimwear - Solid Black with Gold trim top quality reduced price for girls/ladies as we phase in our new Kozii swimmers. FINZ GIRL S 1 & 2 PIECE $30 limited sizes FINZ LADIES 1 &2 PIECE $30 limited sizes KOZII GIRLS 1 & 2 piece $65 KOZII LADIES 1 & 2 piece $70 BOY S/MEN S $30/$35 BOYS/MEN s Nix (L/leg) $40/$45 RASHIES (Children/Adult) $40/$45 Skull CAPS(compulsory) $10 (Above prices subject to manufacturers price increases from time to time) Swimwear is available for purchase most Sunday mornings at the clubhouse or from the club office during office hours. BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT Training /competition equipment is expensive to purchase and repair. It is important that all equipment is handled and cared for correctly. Parents are responsible for their child and the board. Use of nipper boards is only permitted to current financial nippers. Under no circumstances can anyone else use club boards. Nippers may use boards after the completion of Nippers activities but must gain permission to do so. Foam nipper boards are for U9 s and U10 s only. Fibreglass nipper boards are for U11 s, U12 s and U13 s Long boards/mals are for use by U14 s Boards will be carried, not dragged, and be laid fin side up on the sand. They will not be sat or stood on. Boards must be washed down and put away on the racks after use and not to be left on the beach. Parents are encouraged to purchase their own board or gain approval of the Club, if they would like their child to have exclusive use of a board. Any damage to boards or other equipment should be reported straight away to the gear Steward or the Coordinator so it can be repaired. The Club Gear Steward s decisions on board use are to be respected. The club cannot be held responsible for damage to privately owned boards stored at the club. 11

12 SURF CARNIVALS (See club calendar for carnival dates) Summary and Surf Carnival Day Information Yamba Surf Club is part of the Far North Coast Branch of Surf Lifesaving which runs from Yamba to Fingal near the Qld border. The U8 to U14 nippers are able to compete at carnival level. Notice of competing in a carnival must be given to the JAC Coordinator the Sunday prior to the carnival. You cannot just turn up at a carnival. Nippers must participate in their Surf Education Award by attending a minimum 66% of regular nipper activity days to be eligible to compete at carnivals. Competitors must have passed the relevant Competitions Skills Proficiency before they can attend a carnival. Branch carnivals usually begin at 8.30am and finish around 4pm. Parental assistance is required at Carnivals. Help is needed to erect and take down tents, carry gear from our gear trailer to the beach and return at the end of the day. There is a ratio of competitors to water safety and officials. Courses are available for these roles and are usually quite easy half day sessions. Competitors must remain within the club tent area unless permission to leave from the Age Manager has been approved. Many events including team events have been missed as a result of competitors wandering from the area. Yamba SLSC competition caps and Yamba club swimmers MUST be worn while competing. Pink hi-viz singlets are required for water events. No jewellery to be worn at any time. Parents, unless performing in uniform as officials, are NOT permitted in the competition arena. The JAC Co-ordinator or designated representative is the only person from our Club eligible to lodge a protest regarding any alleged infringement of the rules. The Carnival is under the direction of the Carnival Referee. The Referee can alter or even cancel a program if adverse surf, beach or weather conditions prevail, please stay contactable and keep an eye on our Facebook page for updates. No Alcohol and no Smoking is permitted within the Carnival area. Code of conduct applies and breaches may result in team penalties occurring. BOARD and SWIM SUBSIDIES Some carnival competitors MAY be eligible for club subsidies for regular weekly pool swimming training with an accredited coach, or for the assisted purchase of a competition board (receipts needed). Strict conditions do apply and certain conditions must be met. A copy of the club policy can be obtained from the club office or from the Junior Activities Coordinator for those competitors who may be eligible. 12

13 COMPETITION EVENTS Individuals SURF RACES (U/9-U/14) - Competitors sprint from the start line into the surf and swim around a set of buoys and return to shore. WADE RACES-(U/8) - Competitors sprint from the start line into the water and wade around a set course. BOARD RACES (U/9-U/14)- Paddling a board from the beach, out through the break, around a set of buoys and back to shore. IRONMAN/WOMAN-(U/10-U/14) Swim, board and run. The order of the board and swim leg is decided at the start of each carnival BEACH FLAGS lying flat on the sand, then getting up and running a short distance to grasp lengths of hose standing in the sand. The event is run over a number of rounds with a child eliminated each round until there is an eventual winner. BEACH SPRINT- Run either 50m or 70m on set sand track. Teams MARCH PAST- Teams of 12 are judged on their ability to march around the main carnival area. This event is steeped in tradition as it was initially designed as an event for clubs to parade in their colours. CAMERON RELAY-(U/11-U/14) JNR/SNR- Team 4 members: 1 swimmer, 2 runners, and a board paddler. BOARD RESCUE (U/11-U/14)-JNR/SNR- Team consists of 2 competitors, a swimmer and a board paddler. Swimmer swims to the buoys and signals the board paddler to rescue him. Both return to beach on the board and run to the finish line both holding the board. ALL AGE RELAY (U/9-U/14) A beach event with 6 team members, 1 from each age - youngest to oldest. SWIM TEAMS (U/9-U/14) 4 Competitors sprint from the start line into the surf and swim around a set of buoys and return to shore. WADE RELAY (U/8) - Competitors sprint from the start line into the water and wade around a set course. BOARD RELAY (U/9-U/14) - a relay team of 3, individually paddle around the course and sprinting to tag their teammate. BEACH RELAY- Team of 4, individually run the set track to pass the baton to their teammate. BUCHANAN Relay 4 U/8s (3 runners, 1 wader), 1 U/9 and 1 U/10(for board and swim legs). Yamba Club Championship Days Club Championship Days are about friendly in-house competition - all age groups and abilities participate in some serious and not so serious events. Details and dates of these will be advised through the season. 13

14 END OF SEASON CLUB AWARDS for NIPPERS Age Champions: 1 male and female champion and runner-up from each competitive age group (U8 s- U14 s) is awarded a trophy at the end of the season. This is determined by the following point system 3 points are awarded for participation on a Club Activity Day. Participation requires the Nipper to attend the Club Activity Day, have their name signed on and off and participate to the Age Managers satisfaction in the session. Any child representing Yamba SLSC at SLSA recognised Carnivals or events on days that clash with Club Days will be awarded the 3 participation points. 3 points only are awarded to U12 to U14 Nippers for participation in the Far North Coast Branch Youth Carnival. As this particular Carnival does not allow entry of younger Age Groups this point allocation is designed to reflect fairness across all Age Groups. 1 point will be awarded for attendance at North Coast Branch JAC Carnivals, plus 1 point for participation in each individual event to the Age Managers satisfaction. When a Nipper declines to attend a Carnival 1 point only will be awarded upon attendance at alternate activities that may be available at Yamba. No points will be awarded if there are no alternative activities available. Club Championship Day/s: Placing in individual races will earn the following points - First 6, second 5, Third 4, Fourth 3, Fifth 2 and all other entrants completing the event 1 point. Norma Doulis Memorial Award: awarded to the Nipper with the highest points for water events. Des Eamens Memorial Award: awarded to the Nipper with the highest points for beach events. Junior Club Champion: awarded to the nipper with the highest overall points. Jack Goddard Memorial Award: (Junior Lifesaver) Awarded to a Senior Nipper, U12 and up, who has a broad concept of all aspects of lifesaving and has a great attendance and participation record. Nominations will be decided and awarded by Nipper Committee & Age Managers. John Muggleton Award: (Junior Club Person) The criteria for this award include: *A member from U12 age and above, *Active participation Board at all and times Swim through Subsidies regular nippers, training and carnivals, Some carnival competitors MAY be eligible for club subsidies for pool swimming training with an *Good accredited role model coach and or active for the helper assisted for younger purchase nippers, of a board *Active (receipts in other needed). tasks Strict associated conditions with do the general apply running and certain of nippers conditions and surf must club be activities. met. A copy of the club policy can be obtained from the club Parents may enquire about their child s point score up until 13 th December No information about other children s point scores will be given. Enquiries must be made in writing to the Recording Officer. 14

15 MEMBERSHIP Existing members go ONLINE to portal.sls.com.au Create an account and login look for details on Family groups Follow the instructions to RENEW and MAKE PAYMENT NEW members need to complete a membership form available from the club office or club website and provide ID. YAMBA SLSC FEES FAMILY: $200 (Includes parent/s and nipper/s in same family for children under 19 only) NIPPERS: $60 (Individual child) ASSOCIATE - parent: $65 (Min. age 25) (At least one parent/guardian per family MUST join with each Nipper) YAMBA SURF CLUB BOARD of DIRECTORS Chairman of Board Joe Dougherty Deputy Chairman Chris Moran Administration Director Leah Essex Finance Director Tim Small Lifesaving Director James Ryan Surf Sports Director Jim Dougherty Education Director Kim Morgans Junior Activities Director Danielle Connolly Clubhouse Director Alan Lawrence CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION Address: P.O. Box 219, Yamba Telephone: (Club office) (Clubhouse) Administration (Club Office): office@yambaslsc.com.au Club Secretary: secretary@yambaslsc.com.au Nippers: yambanippers@gmail.com Website: Onsite Club Caretaker: Erik Pitsi (Mob: ) OFFICE HOURS Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.30am-12.30pm. Office is located upstairs in clubhouse (entry from roadway) *Any changes to office hours are advised through the monthly club newsletters. 15