Nippers 5 to 14 years old.

Nippers (U6-U14s) are a safe way to get your child involved in Surf Lifesaving and Junior Activities. Children learn teamwork and surf awareness skills, in a supervised situation, while partaking in healthy activities each Sunday morning. Club competitions commences from the under 8's.
Decisions relating to sea conditions and the safety of our juniors are made jointly by the Patrol Captain of the day, the Water Safety Coordinator and the Director of Lifesaving (if available) or an Executive Member. If the Patrol Captain closes the beach then no water events can take place. These members are directly responsible for the safety of all concerned. Any decision that is made is not made lightly and should be respected. Please understand that the Umina SLSC, SLSA Water Safety Protocols and the reasons these decisions are taken are for the paramount safety of our Junior/Senior members.

Jim Evans

Junior Chairman/ U14s Age Coordinator
Umina Beach SLSC

Umina Girls take on Premiership

Nippers events calendar

Newcastle Permanent Junior

Ironperson Competition

Entry form and information here

Umina Beach Map

Ocean Beach Map

North Avoca Map

Nipper Age Managers and Training

The 2008/2009 Age Managers Squad:

U14s:             Debbie Mensforth
U13s:             Carl Krucler
U12s:             Leisa Hadley                         U12s Assistants: Jake Nicoll/Ryan McGrath
U11s:             Donna Waining                   U11s Assistant: Gaby Krucler
                        David Bishop
U10s:             Kerry Armstrong                   U10s Assistant: Jordan Krucler
U9s:                Chris Minto                           U9s Assistant: Olivia Brown
                        Michael Dean
U8s:               Shannon London                U8s Assistant: Karl Reeves, Ryan Eggelston
                        Robert McLeod
U7s:                Kimberly Pratt                       U7s Assistant: Tahlor Pratt
U6s:                Open Position

Junior Registrar:                            Anne Doyle
Beach Sprint Coach:                     Greg Brown
Water Safety Coordinator:           Nick Shepherd

SEASON 2008 – 2009

Age Group is assigned based on the following Birth Date ranges:   
                                           

JUNIORS AWARDS change: 100 % Attendance
Please be aware of the change to the 100% attendance award calculations.
“An attendance sheet will be marked each week. Junior Members who achieve 100% attendance receive recognition at the end of season’s Junior Club presentation.

To qualify for this award you must attend all Nipper days, Local Carnivals and Club organised charity events.

It is your responsibility to ensure your child’s name is recorded on the day.
If your child is late to attend, see your Age Manager or their Assistant to have their name marked”
Timed Pool Proficiency results – see table below for times by age group
This timed swim record can be conducted and signed off by your own local swim coach and handed to your Age Manager on first day of Nippers. This proficiency is required before being eligible to compete.
Beach Sprint Training
Off season opportunity
If anyone would like to join these sessions please contact me on 0414 963648
GREG BROWN, Umina Beach Coach

Preliminary Assessments of proficiency

The following chart indicates the current minimum requirements for activities and competition.  If you are unsure of any requirement, your Age Manager can provide a more detailed explanation.