NIPPER PROGRAM INFORMATION BOOKLET 2017/2018
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 www.mudjimbasurf.com.au/nippers NEWS & UPDATES Like our Mudjimba Nippers Facebook Page to receive event updates, valuable news information: https://www.facebook.com/mudjimbanippers/ Office Hours (Club) Monday 9.00am 1.00pm Wednesday 9.00am 1.00pm Bank Details BSB: 633000 ACC: 124469958 Ref: Your Surname and Initial
CONTENTS ABOUT MUDJIMBA SLSC Our proud history The Club Emblem Red and Yellow Flags OUR CLUB MISSION Our Mission for Mudjimba SLSC Our Statement of Values Code of Conduct for our Members THE TEAM AT MUDJIMBA SLSC Junior Activities Committee (JAC) Age Managers CLUB AND ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES How to get involved Water safety Wearing of caps Weekly BBQ Supporting your Age Manager THE NIPPERS PROGRAM Why do parents and their children join Nippers? Pool swim and beach swim Age requirements overview Mudjimba SLSC Surf Education Awards Hi visibility vests (pink) Nipper boards Carnivals Additional training for competitors Photography at Nippers CLUB AWARDS - Sunday 18th March 2018, North Shore Community Hall Junior Surf Sports Club Championship (Smithy Award) Age Champion (Coleman Medal) Spirit Award (Hatton Trophy) Club Champion (Tanner Honour) CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017/2018 SEASON 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 12
ABOUT MUDJIMBA SLSC 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 each patrol and put away at the end of the patrol. In 1998 Club members banded together and built the Beach Tower. Construction of the Clubhouse commenced in September 1999 and was finished by December 1999. Mudjimba Nippers commenced in October 2001 and it made Mudjimba SLSC complete. Hard work was done by the Junior Activities Committee to set up the Nippers program and it has been a great asset to the Club. Nipper parents contribute to the success of Nippers and have assisted the Club further by becoming patrolling members. We look forward to many of the Nippers continuing on to become patrolling members. THE CLUB EMBLEM OUR PROUD HISTORY The Osprey was decided upon because of its presence in the sand dunes. They can be regularly spotted hovering over the water at Mudjimba. The Mudjimba SLSC colours of navy blue, teal and white were decided upon because they represented the Mudjimba and Pacific Paradise area. Teal and navy blue are also Pacific Paradise Primary School colours, and navy blue and white are both the North Shore Soccer Club and the North Shore Jets AFL Club colours. RED & 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. 1
24 pt 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 & Service MUDJIMBA SLSC VISION Zero preventable drownings between the flags 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.» 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» Code of Conduct. Be professional in and accept responsibility for actions. 2
MUDJIMBA SLSC TEAM JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (JAC) CHAIRMAN DEPUTY CHAIRMAN SECRETARY REGISTRAR Denis Smith Justin Ward Franca Cook Melanie Holmes 0417 926 666 0412 522 932 0459 545 541 0415 720 996 CARNIVALS TEAM MANAGER CARNIVAL OFFICER EDUCATION OFFICER CLOTHING CO-ORDINATOR PUBLICITY OFFICER BBQ CO-ORDINATORS Lindsay Macdonald-Clow Simonne Ward Andrew Craig Kelly McCall Teneale Rush Lisa Clark & Phil Dunn 0411 286 138 0434 009 629 0408 001 085 0410 636 100 0421 486 790 CHIEF W/S OFFICER Adam Amos 0435 948 337 AGE MANAGERS UNDER 6-7 UNDER 8 UNDER 9 UNDER 10 Katie Dawson Leanne Baker Cherie Morrison TBC 0403 041 989 TBC 0419 350 606 UNDER 11 Amber Corlett 0419 481 975 UNDER 12 Mark Peacock 0405 060 044 UNDER 13 Maree Crocker 0417 444 550 UNDER 14 Lindsay Macdonald-Clow 0411 286 138 MUDJIMBA SLSC EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT DEPUTY PRESIDENT SECRETARY TREASURER CLUB CAPTAIN SURF SPORTS OFFICER JUNIOR ACTIVITIES CHAIRMAN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Dean Hore James Crockatt Kamen Burns Narelle Robinson Peter Harvey Steven Smith Denis Smith Simonne Ward 3
CLUB & ACTIVITY MANAGEMENT CHILD AND YOUTH RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY Mudjimba Surf Life Saving 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 over 250 members in this demographic. Mudjimba Surf Life Saving Club implements 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 w h i c h i s to have a written risk management strategy in place and 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 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. This is kept in the 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 the Club President at president@mudjimbasurf.com.au 4
PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES HOW TO GET INVOLVED We are all volunteers so the more hands, the lighter the work and a great way to meet new friends. Please offer to help as we are all here for our children and we all want them and us, to enjoy the season. Parents are required to remain on the beach during the Nippers activities, so why not join in and help. We are always running SRC (Surf Rescue Certificate) or BM (Bronze Medallion) courses, so ask about participating. 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. A Blue Card will be required for certain roles,refer to the website. 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 must 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. If you are unsure of how you can contribute - just as, however 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 Directing Children in between activities (keeping the group together) Encourage and cheer on the kids participation Collect and carry equipment, bring gear up from beach and assist with cleaning Set up shade tents Sell Raffle tickets» Do your BBQ Duty on allotted week for the age group set up and clean up 5
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM WHY DO PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN JOIN NIPPERS?» To learn surf safety» To learn life saving skills including resuscitation» Teamwork and sportsmanship» To increase physical fitness and enjoy a healthy lifestyle» To make lifelong friends Nippers provides parents with the opportunity to learn new skills (first aid etc.). POOL SWIM AND BEACH SWIM All children must have completed their mandatory pool proficiency swim & float before participating in Nppers. The competency beach run-swim-run sessions will be held on the first day of Nippers, prior to training commencing. AGE REQUIREMENTS OVERVIEW Please note, your child must meet these competency requirements* to participate in the Nipppers Program. *As set out by Surf Life Saving Queensland. AGE GROUP PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT COMPETENCY TEST SURF EDUCATION AWARD NOTES: Preliminary evaluation is undertaken prior to commencing any Junior Activity training or competition. The Competency Test must be achieved before being eligible to compete. Every child must complete an SLSA Award each year Under 6 & 7 s Torpedo and kick off the wall. 30 second survival float Nil (Shallow water activities only) U6: Surf Play One U7: Surf Play Two Under 8 s 25 metre swim (freestyle). 1 minute survival float. Beach: Run-Wade-Run (25m-25m-25m) Competition: Run-Wade-Run (25m-25m-25m) Surf Awareness One Under 9 s 50 metre swim (freestyle). 1 minute survival float. Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m-50m-50m) Competition: Minimum 150m open water swim as per competition course Surf Awareness Two Under 10 s 50 metre swim (freestyle). One and half minute survival float. Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m-50m-50m) Competition: Minimum 150m open water swim as per competition course Surf Safety One Under 11 s 100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 minutes survival float. Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m-100m-50m) Competition: Minimum 288m open water swim as per competition course Surf Safety Two Under 12 s 100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 minutes survival float. Beach: Run-Swim-Run (50m-100m-50m) Competition: Minimum 288m open water swim as per competition course Surf Smart One Under 13 s 150 metre swim (freestyle) 3 minutes survival float. Beach: Run-Swim-Run (100m-100m-100m) Competition: Minimum 288m open water swim as per competition course Surf Smart Two Under 14 s 200 metre swim (freestyle, in less than 5 minutes). 3 minutes survival float. Beach: Run-Swim-Run (100m-100m-100m) Competition: Minimum 288m open water swim as per competition course Surf Rescue Certificate 6
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM 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, skills and values relative to Surf Life Saving 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. SURF EDUCATION AWARDS The program is managed by the Age Managers for each age group, the Nipper Education Officer and the Patrol members on duty each week. Surf Education is the combined responsibility of us all and we look forward to your involvement in this valuable and worthwhile program. SURF 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. UNDER 6: SURF PLAY 1 UNDER 7: SURF PLAY 2 UNDER 8: SURF AWARENESS 1 UNDER 9: SURF AWARENESS 2 UNDER 10: SURF SAFETY 1 UNDER 11: SURF SAFETY 2 UNDER 12: SURF SMART 1 UNDER 13: SURF SMART 2 UNDER 14: SURF RESCUE CERTIFICATE Surf Safety is stage two of children s development in Surf Life Saving. 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 Life Saving patrolling and sporting activities. NB: If a child joins in Under 10s for example, they must achieve Under 8 and Under 9 Awards as well in the first year. 7
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM 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 a n y water based events without a high visibility vest. Please see the Clothing Co-Ordinator with any questions or concerns. 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 participation. Please note, competitor numbers will be limited or relative to available parent support. ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR COMPETITORS Additional training will be scheduled for Carnival competitors during the season both mid-week and on Saturday s. Details will be provided throughout the season. Visit the Mudjimba Surf Life Saving website Training page, for dates of upcoming Officials courses available. These course are run. by Surf Life Saving Queensland at the Sunshine Coast Branch. Please contact Lindsay with your expression of interest. 8
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM PHOTOGRAPHY AT NIPPERS Please be aware that taking photos of your child is absolutely permitted. Taking photos of other parents children withouth their permission is not permitted. 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 2017/2018 season: SMITHY AWARD - Junior Surf Sports Champion awarded to onr male and female per age group COLEMAN MEDAL - Age Champion male and female per age group HATTON TROPHY - Spirit Award 1 award per age group TANNER HONOR - Club Champion Total Club - 1 male, 1 female SMITHY AWARD - JUNIOR SURF SPORTS CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP 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. Any 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 non participation will result in no points. 9
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM COLEMAN MEDAL (AGE CHAMPION) 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 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). 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 & 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 & development of individual skills and knowledge Discipline and behaviour These assessments will not be made available to Nippers or parents they are for internal use only 10
THE NIPPERS PROGRAM HATTON TROPHY (SPIRIT AWARD) 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. TANNER HONOR (CLUB CHAMPION) 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 11
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017/2018 SEASON AUGUST Saturday 5th Nippers Information Day #1 Sunday 13th Nippers Information Day #2 Sunday 20th Nippers Pool Proficiency Swim SEPTEMBER Sunday 10th Governance training Sunday 17th NIPPERS FIRST DAY Competancy Beach Evaluation, RSR for Rainbow Sunday 24th Nippers Monday 25th-29th Under 14 s SRC Rainbow Beach Camp Saturday 30th U13 U17 Branch Team Selection Carnival OCTOBER Sunday 1st Nippers Sunday 8th Nippers 1st Points Day Saturday 14th U8-U15 Rainbow Beach Carnival Sunday 15th Nippers Sunday 22nd Nippers Sunday 29th Nippers NOVEMBER Sunday 5th Nippers Sunday 12th Nippers Sunday 19th Nippers Saturday 26th Nippers U8-U10 Individual Carnival DECEMBER Saturday 2nd Super Saturday *Public Event Sunday 3rd Nippers Sunday 10th Nippers Sunday 17th Nippers Christmas Break-up Merry Christmas, a short break from Nipper training, returning back 8th January, 2018. 12
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2017/2018 SEASON JANUARY 2018 Sunday 7th Nippers Returns Friday 12th-14th SSC Branch Surf Rescue Championships Sunday 14th Nippers Sunday 21st Nippers Points Day Sunday 28th Nippers FEBRUARY 2018 Saturday 3rd-4th SSC Branch U11-U13 Junior Water Championships Sunday 4th Nippers Saturday 10th-11th SSC Branch Beach & Youth Sunday 11th Nippers Saturday 17th SSC Branch U8-U10 Titles Sunday 18th Nippers Sunday 25th NIPPERS LAST DAY MARCH 2018 Sunday 18th Nippersr AGM & Awards Presentation Please remember all Nipper Program and events days are subject to weather and surf conditions and may be subject to change at short notice. Please check www.mudjimbasurf.com.au/nippers and our Facebook page or Mudjimba SLSC Group Page. We will also aim to send a text message on the morning of the event. 13