Woodside Nippers
What?
Albany SLSC has a dynamic Woodside Nipper program, which aims to develop skills that will aid children in both their enjoyment of the beach environment and their safety in doing so. By conducting events each week in the areas of sprints, flags, swim and board these children are developing skills that will improve their skills and fitness, aid them in their journey towards becoming Life Savers.
These events are fun and non-threatening with a healthy mix of competition and participation. For those who enjoy the more competitive side of Surf Life Saving the club provides pathways in the competitive environment.
Can your child swim?
Who?
ASLSC welcomes Nippers aged 5-14 into the Woodside Nipper Program. Age groups are calculated from the age of the child at the start of the season. For example: a child turning 10 in December is 9 at the start of the season and is therefore an U10 (despite being 10 for much of season).
When?
The Woodside Nipper program runs on Sundays throughout the season from 9.00am-11.00am. Be sure to arrive in time for your child to get prepared for the start of the session. Events begin promptly at 0900.
The calendar more information on the Woodside Nipper program for this season. It is expected that parents/carers remain on the beach throughout the duration of Woodside Nipper activities each Sunday.
In addition a number of major events are held throughout the season at various locations around the state.
Nippers also have the opportunity to participate in weekly training sessions at Middleton Beach.
Details of all Woodside Nipper and Youth activities can be found in the calendar.
Upcoming Events
Training Opportunities
All Woodside Nippers from U8 – U13 have the opportunity to train.
Training commences November 3 and runs every Tuesday throughout the season as follows:
4:00-4:45pm Beach Training
5:00-6:00pm Board/Surf Training
Nippers are allocates to groups based on skill level and do not train in age groups. These groups with be allocated upon assessment
To participate:
All participants are required to complete a participation form. Please download the form and submit to the co-ordinator.
Woodside Nippers Program Overview
| Date | Time | Activity | On Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCTOBER | |||
| 25-Oct | 10:00am-12:00pm | Woodside Nipper Proficiency. AGM to arrive at 9.30 for briefing. | |
| 27-Oct | TBC | Meeting with AGM -prior to First Day of Season | |
| NOVEMBER | |||
| 1-Nov | 8.30am-10.30am | First Day of Season. AGM to arrive at 8am for briefing. | U13 |
| 3-Nov | Tuesday Training Commences | ||
| 8-Nov | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day | U12 |
| 15-Nov | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day (Relay - Skills Day) | U11 |
| 22-Nov | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day U10-U13 | U10 |
| 28-29 Nov | Rainbow Coast Carnival Bremer Bay | ||
| DECEMBER | |||
| 5-Dec | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day U13-U8 + Timed swim for those wanting to compete | U9 |
| 13-Dec | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day + Timed swim day Relays - Skills Day | U8 |
| 15-Dec | Last Tuesday Training session | ||
| 20-Dec | 9:00am-10:30am | Woodside Nipper Christmas Party-Fun Day | U7 |
| JANUARY | |||
| 10-Jan | 9:00am-10:30am | Relays - Skills Day | U6 |
| 17-Jan | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day | U13 |
| 23-24 Jan | Country Carnival - Bunbury | ||
| 29-Jan | TBC | Ryde Run Sundowner and Kids Movie | |
| 31-Jan | TBC | Nanarup/Mutton Bird/Denmark Points Day | U12 |
| FEBRUARY | |||
| 7-Feb | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day | U8 |
| 7-Feb | TBC | Surf Babies Commence | |
| 14-Feb | 9:00am-10:30am | Points Day | U10 |
| 21-Feb | 9:00am-10:30am | ASLSC Woodside Nipper Club Championships Day | U9 |
| 28-Feb | All day | Country Championships - Mullaloo. No Club Activities. | |
| MARCH | |||
| 7-Mar | TBC | Little Nippers State Championships - Sorrento. Team Club activities. | U11 |
| 14-Mar | TBC | SunSmart SLSWA Nippers State Championships - Scarborough. Team Club activities. | U7 |
| 21-Mar | 9:00am-10:30am | Last Points Day | U6 |
| 28-Mar | TBC | Final Woodside Nippers Wind-up and Presentations | U13 |
What are our major events?
Below is an outline of the major events held throught the season. For each event more information will be diseminated to members closer to the event.
*For SLSWA championship carnivals, Woodside Nippers are required to pass a timed proficiency swim and pay 50% of the event registration fee to be eligible to particiapate.
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Rainbow Coast Carnival – Bremer Bay
Family friendly Carnival held in Bremer Bay with Esperance SLSC and Denmark. SLSC Representatives from SLSWA join from Perth to provide coaching in all disciplines.
SLSWA Sunsmart Country Carnival - BUNBURY*
The Sunsmart SLSWA Country Carnival is held at a Country Club on the last weekend of January we encourage as many nippers to register and compete. The 2021 carnival will be hosted by the Bunbury SLSC.
Country Championships – MULLALOO*
The SLSA Sunsmart Country Championships are held in Perth and is a Qualifying Carnival for the State Championships.
All Albany Woodside Nippers are encouraged to participate and have a go!
SLSWA Little Nippers State Championships - SORRENTO*
This Carnival is held in Perth for U8 and U9 Woodside Nippers
SLSWA Sunsmart Nipper State Championships - SCARBOROUGH*
This Carnival is held in Perth for U8 and U9 Woodside Nippers
Training Schedule
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Woodside Nippers Team
Megan Downes
Nippers Coordinator
Nadine Shepherd
Nippers Coaching
TBC
Beach Set Up
Rob Mason
Sunday Water Safety Coordinator
Jacquie Riddle
Tuesday Water Safety Coordinator
Amber Bennett
Tuesday Water Safety Coordinator
Under 6 Pink Caps
AGM
Kellie Loverock
Assistant
TBC
Under 7 White Caps
AGMs
TBC
Assistants
TBC
Under 8 Yellow Caps
AGM
Peter Gray
Assistants
Meghann Tysoe
Under 9 Green Caps
AGM
Jason Bresanello
Assistant
Paul Bairstow
Under 10 Blue Caps
AGM
Ben Gray
Assistant
Kate Hick
Under 11 Purple Caps
AGM
Jacquie Riddle
Assistants
Amber Bennett
Under 12 Dark Blue Caps
AGM
Dora Adeline (TBC)
Assistant
TBC
Under 13 Red Caps
AGM
Noreen Les
Assistant
Michaela Anderson
Nippers Team
Coordinator
Megan Downes