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Nipper Carnivals

Carnivals are full day events that are held at beaches across the Central Coast where Nippers from Soldiers Beach (U/8 to U/14) compete against Nippers from other Surf Lifesaving Clubs. On these days Nippers must wear their Club swimmers and caps in order to compete. U/6 (RED) and U/7 (Green) age groups do not compete at carnivals.

Carnivals are open to all Nippers to attend providing they have completed their pool proficiencies and Run-Swim-Run in order to obtain a proficiency number and be eligible to compete.

In order to compete at Carnivals, each Club must supply a certain number of officials and water safety based on the number of Nippers competing at the Carnival (for example one Official and Water Safety for each 10 competitors). If we cannot provide the number of Officials and Water Safety then the Club (meaning all the Nipper competitors from that Club) will not be able to participate in the Carnival.

Entries need to be finalised for Carnivals with Central Coast Branch in the week prior to the Carnival, so it is essential that those Nippers who wish to compete submit an entry form (through their Age Managers) refer to notice board located in club house for entry details in the weeks prior to the carnival.

Carnivals

• October 26th– U8-U14 Carnival @  Copacabana SLSC (No Nippers this Sunday)
• November 16th U8-Opens Carnival @ Umina Beach SLSC Beach events only (No Nippers this Sunday)
• January 18th U8-U14 Carnival @  Ocean Beach SLSC (No Nippers this Sunday)
• February 01st – Branch Junior Championships –@ Toowoon Bay (No Nippers this Sunday)
• February 20,21,22 – State Junior Championships @ Swansea-Belmont (No Nippers This Sunday)

• Sunday 30th November 2008

• Sunday 08th February 2009

 

• Saturday 20th December 2008 Twilight Nippers @ Soldiers (Starting 3pm followed by Xmas Party)

• Sunday 25th January 2009: Nippers Resumes

Selections for team events will be made by the Coaches in consultation with Age Managers and the Soldiers Beach Nipper’s Carnival Coordinator. This will be based on performance at Sunday Nipper events, previous carnivals and performance, training, run-offs and even surf conditions on the day.

Carnival Medals

After Carnivals medals will be presented at Soldiers Beach Surf Lifesaving Club about 5pm. All Competitors and Nippers and their parents are invited back to the Club to mix socially and congratulate other Nippers / competitors. Acknowledgement and encouragement will also be provided to competitors based on good efforts.

Other Carnivals include The Youth Surf Challenge (an ironman series for U/11-U/14s), Kracka and Gardner Ironman Events (both open to all Nippers). See Committee and / or Calendar for further details and dates.

Social Activities
Throughout the year it is proposed to hold a number of social events, with the first being the Parents Induction night on Friday 19th October 2007. These are aimed at fostering a good social atmosphere within the Club and allowing members to get to know each other on a social basis. A number of other activities will be planned throughout the year so keep your eyes open for further information.

Hopefully, we will see the return of some of our Steak outs (Sunday afternoon BBQ and drinks) throughout the Season which proved very popular last year.

BBQ’s

Each Sunday after Nippers a BBQ will be held with an Age Group nominated to run the BBQ for that week (see Calendar for roster). Again this is a way of fostering the social side of surf lifesaving, allowing everyone to relax and have something to eat and drink whilst watching the beautiful Soldiers Beach from the Surf Club and allowing the children to play.

Likewise, it is an opportunity to raise some money for the Club which is a volunteer organization providing a much needed community service.

There will be a number of other fundraising activities during the year, so if you can assist – please jump in and lend a hand. Likewise, there are a number of sponsorship packages available within the Club, so if you are in a position to assist your generosity would be much appreciated.