Ballina Nippers to sign-on on September 20
Ballina Lighthouse and Lismore Surf Lifesaving Club Nippers will be able to sign-on for the coming season on Sunday, September 20.
The sign-on day is from 10am until noon at the Shelly Beach clubhouse. Nippers’ activities start on October 18.
The club’s Junior Activities chairman, Damon Meaney, said: “Our aim is to provide a safe and fun environment for children aged 5 to 13 years to participate in surf education activities, competition and learn surf skills.
“Children interested in competition are encouraged to use their natural skills at a series of carnivals held throughout the season.
“This promotes fellowship, fair play and enjoyment whilst giving the children the opportunity to learn valuable life-long surf skills.
“The emphasis in Junior Lifesaving is on fun and education. Children in each age group gain a Surf Education Award at the conclusion of the season.”
Who can join?
Any child aged 5 (on 30 Sept) to age 13 (on 30 Sept) can join. Children in the Under 6 and Under 7 age group join on an educational basis.
Those children in the Under 8 to Under 14 years age groups may join in friendly competition at club or at inter-club carnivals in the area.
Once the children reach the Under 8 Age Group there is a requirement for them to satisfy minimum standards in the water (or demonstrate their ‘proficiency’) prior to participating in activities (see below for details).
Cost:
Parents are required to join as an Associate Member of the Club ($30 each)
• Children in the Under 6 and Under 7 Age Group – $75 per child per annum
• Children in the Under 8, Under 9 and Under 10 Age Group – $85 per child per annum.
• Children in the Under 11, Under 12, Under 13 and Under 14 Age Group – $95 per child per annum.
Proficiency dates:
Proficiency Swim conducted Sunday 27/9/09 at Ballina Fair Swim & Gym 10am to 11am.
“This is important for children who wish to participate in Surf Carnivals throughout the season,” Damon said.
“We look forward to welcoming our new and existing members back for a season of surf, sand and fun! See you on the beach.”
