Competition against other clubs gives our Woodside Nippers the opportunity to test their skills, promotes fair play, club loyalty and gives children the opportunity to mix with their peers. Throughout the season, there will be a number of interclub carnivals which our Under 8 and 9 Little Nippers and our Under 10 – 13’s Nippers will be able to participate in. In addition, at a club level we hold Club Championships during the season which is an opportunity for our Under 8 – Cadets (and Seniors) to compete against their peers.
Just like our Sunday Woodside Nipper Sessions, there is equipment which needs to be collected from the club and brought to the relevant beach for use. Boards, tents, tubes, rescue boards, first aid equipment, spare clothing are just some of the items which need transporting there and back. Your help with this is greatly appreciated. In the lead up to a carnival you will be advised if the club trailer is being used and when it will be packed or if you are required to collect and transport equipment for your child yourself.
At every carnival, each club must provide qualified members to undertake water safety, this means members must hold a Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze Medallion, IRB Crew or Driver or First Aid (or higher) qualification. Without volunteers to fill these roles it may result in our children not being able to attend Carnivals.
For all of these roles, you will be only allocated a 1–2-hour timeslot allowing you to still be able to see your child participating in the carnival.
Just like water safety, officials play an important part in interclub competitions and the club is required to fulfil several official rules at various carnivals. Where the club is unable to provide adequate numbers of officials, the club may be asked by SLSWA to limit competition numbers accordingly.
Parents can prevent this by undertaking the Officials course which is completed online with on-the-job practical training provided at carnivals – No prior surf sports knowledge is required to fulfil this role. All beginner officials will be buddied with experienced officials to assist with providing guidance and support. Being an official is a great way to be up close to the action with many officials being able to choose the arenas they assist with.
If you are interested in becoming an official, please let the Nipper Coordinator or Director of Surf Sports know. The club is also looking at holding an in-person officials’ course during the season – Please refer to the club newsletters and calendar for more information.
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