2018-19 Season Age Managers
Parents are encouraged to participate. Please contact Sarah Ryan at nthnarranippers@gmail.com if you are interested in becoming an Age Manager.
Guidelines for Age Managers
All Age Managers to arrive for team briefing in the Clubhouse at 9am. Please be on time as this is an important start to the day. This is a good time to plan your morning and talk to other Age Managers and find out what they are planning for their morning. At 9:15am we will move down to the beach. Start marking your roll so that you are ready to start Nippers at 9:30am sharp.
Equipment Ages 6, 7 and 8 each have their own bin with flags and poles – please make sure these are on the beach – ask a parent/s or bring them yourself. There is one bin for all other age groups to share.
U6 – U7 Age Groups Flags – Sprint Race – Wade – Relay Sprint – Relay Wade. All events can be conducted a number of times. Relays are a great way to get everyone involved. Remember, we are trying to educate our younger children to enjoy the water and the beach. Age Managers should feel free to introduce novelty events of their choice. Feel free to ask the parents to become involved, it will make for a fun Sunday morning for all involved.
U8 Age Groups This is an important year for our children. For those children who wish to compete at carnivals, this is the first year of competition. Flags, sprint race, wade, sprint relay and wade relay are competition events and should be conducted each Sunday. Again, relays are a great way to get everyone involved and all events can be conducted a number of times. As the season progresses ‘mini’ surf races and ‘mini’ board races should be introduced. Help from the parents will be invaluable so don’t be afraid to ask and always remember to inform the water safety officer.
U9 – U14 Age Groups Sunday morning events will consist of flags, sprint race, surf race, board race and relays. All children are at different levels of competence in the water. The U9s especially being their first year in the surf. Some children will have to helped and coached along. The not so confident should be set a small swim or board task each week. As the weeks go on, add to the task as their confidence grows. Our aim at North Narrabeen Nippers is to have all children confident and happy to enter the water.
All events should be conducted each Sunday. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a Committee Member. If you are unsure of the surf conditions please consult the Water Safety Officer or Surf Patrol Crew.
Equipment Ages 6, 7 and 8 each have their own bin with flags and poles – please make sure these are on the beach – ask a parent/s or bring them yourself. There is one bin for all other age groups to share.
U6 – U7 Age Groups Flags – Sprint Race – Wade – Relay Sprint – Relay Wade. All events can be conducted a number of times. Relays are a great way to get everyone involved. Remember, we are trying to educate our younger children to enjoy the water and the beach. Age Managers should feel free to introduce novelty events of their choice. Feel free to ask the parents to become involved, it will make for a fun Sunday morning for all involved.
U8 Age Groups This is an important year for our children. For those children who wish to compete at carnivals, this is the first year of competition. Flags, sprint race, wade, sprint relay and wade relay are competition events and should be conducted each Sunday. Again, relays are a great way to get everyone involved and all events can be conducted a number of times. As the season progresses ‘mini’ surf races and ‘mini’ board races should be introduced. Help from the parents will be invaluable so don’t be afraid to ask and always remember to inform the water safety officer.
U9 – U14 Age Groups Sunday morning events will consist of flags, sprint race, surf race, board race and relays. All children are at different levels of competence in the water. The U9s especially being their first year in the surf. Some children will have to helped and coached along. The not so confident should be set a small swim or board task each week. As the weeks go on, add to the task as their confidence grows. Our aim at North Narrabeen Nippers is to have all children confident and happy to enter the water.
All events should be conducted each Sunday. If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to a Committee Member. If you are unsure of the surf conditions please consult the Water Safety Officer or Surf Patrol Crew.
