Nipper Update, 8 January 2014

Hi there

Happy New Year, we hope that Santa was kind to all good Nippers and families.

A reminder that we have a Junior Surf Carnival at Riversdale on Sunday 19^th January.  We know this clashes with Wellington Swim Champs and lots of other things but Lynnie will be present to help run our team on the day.  To ensure we have the appropriate equipment (boards etc) for each age group can you please let me know asap if you are intending on attending the carnival.

Our season kicks off proper with:

• ·         Sunday January 26^th, Nippers at Paekakariki Beach
• ·         Thursday January 30^th, Pool sessions at Coastlands Aquatic Centre
• ·         Sunday February 2^nd, Carnival at Paekakariki (Capital Coast Champs)
• ·         Sunday February 9^th, Carnival at Maranui
• ·         Feb 20 to 22^nd NZ U14 Champs, Mt Maunganui

So while we have no "normal" sessions occurring until the end of the month, Lynnie has very kindly offered to take some sessions at Paekakariki during the holidays, these will start at 12 noon on:

• ·         14^th January
• ·         16^th January
• ·         21^st January
• ·         23^rd January

Please note that activities will be adjusted to numbers and ages of Nippers present and how many lifeguards we have available to assist, particularly in the water. As with all surf activities these are not "drop off" sessions.  If attending please get your kids to wear their Nipper hat and high vis pink vest.

You are also reminded that Paekakariki is now patrolled 7 days a week.  We encourage our nippers to come to the beach and enjoy the water.  We allow Nippers with their 200m badges to take out the soft boards during these times but please ensure you have discussed conditions with the patrolling guards first and that they are aware you are members of the club and will be using equipment.  You must be prepared to enter the water with your child in these instances, check with the guards the best places to use the boards.

As always this is a busy time with Surf Events happening all over the country, there is a Junior Surf Carnival in Papamoa on Saturday 18^thJanuary http://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/calendar/2014/january/papamoa-junior-invitational-carnival/

If interested in attending please let me know asap so we can enter you.

We have our Senior teams competing at Central Regional Champs in New Plymouth this weekend, then off to Eastern Regional Champs at Whangamata over 25-26^th January, we all have Capital Coast champs at Paekakariki on 1^st and 2^nd Feb (Seniors on Saturday 1^st Feb and Nippers on Sunday 2^nd Feb).  Full on but fun!

Cheers

Sandra