SUMMERSTRAND NIPPERS 2009.

We will run a Nippers Group on Tuesday 16th at Summerstrand 09.00am to 11.00am.

Marking of clothing: Please mark all clothing and kit. Every weekend we find stuff lying around on the beach or in the change rooms.
I have a T shirt that I found on the beach with J Zeelie name and I have a chafe shorts which I found on the beach last weekend.

Sunday: This was quite an experience for those who were there on Sunday.
The beach took on a new shape and with the extreme low tide we had to contend with rocks in places which made surfing quite dangerous.
In the both the U12 and the U10 group we had a few first timers who slotted in quite nicely.
The U14’s went out for a few long paddles on the Malibu boards and Clint sent them to the Pollock Rocks and back.
We did quite a bit of beach work and ended up with U10’s challenging the U14’s at Flags. Real fun!!

Level tests: If you are interested in taking part in Carnivals and in the East Cape Champs next year then you have to have qualified for the Level Test in your age group.
To qualify for a level test:
You need to swim a 400m in a pool either with a swim coach, a responsible adult or a Nippers Coach. Please phone me if you need help in this regard.
A copy of your Birth Certificate.
A competed indemnity form.
We need you to bring these documents to Nippers urgently if the Nipper is to compete in the next Carnival.

The carnival program for this season:
29th November: Plett results: see letter attached.
25th January --- Carnival hosted by Summerstrand.
7th March -- East Cape Champs hosted by Summerstrand.
3 April --- Nationals in Durban.

Letter from the Parade Hotel in Durban.
Hi Peter
Would you kindly chat with the club members and establish if anyone else is going to be booking at Parade Hotel.
We have only had 10 bookings and I will soon need to release the rooms to two other clubs who are on the waiting list.
Also kindly ensure that they email me at info@paradehotel.co.za with their exact requirements i.e. booking name, dates in and out and number in family/group.

Brenda Lee
Manager, Parade Hotel

Peter
Sunday 14th
082 550 3174
Please phone me if you need any more detail or information.





You can be proud that your children take part in a tough sport like Nippers!
Nippers builds character; muscle and fitness; and a healthy respect for the ocean and its everyday whims.
Today we had a good turnout of Nippers and coaches to enjoy a session on the beach.

We started off with a warm up, run and exercise session.
Then the U14’s decided to head out on Malibu’s again. Today was different as there were some HUGE swells and crashing shore breakers. And a few really brave U12’s elected to join the U14’s. Ally, Ali, Caitlyn, Christie, Daniel, Hampton and a few others joined the U14’s for a long paddle from Pollock towards Hobie, around Bird Rock and back.

This was further than many of the youngsters had ever been. Don’t think that they were not fearful to start off with. But they managed to overcome this nervous anticipation and completed the exercise. Then the U14’s once more took to their Malibu Boards and paddled off to the Pipe to join the surfers there.

The U10’s and U12’s did some Body Board work and some of them were Severely Dumped by those crashing shore breakers. Yet we saw no tears and they were soon back in the water with boards surfing and enjoying the sea. We also did a long run and some flags exercises.

This a good workout for a young body between about 8 to 14 years and an even better workout for us mom’s and dad’s who try to keep up with the Nippers. Thanks to both coaches and parents who brought children to Nippers today and to those who selflessly assist on the beach, Tuck Shop, admin and in other ways.

Sunday 28th: the cage will be open for anyone wanting to use craft or the facilities. This will be an unsupervised session. 11.00am.
Sunday 4th January: This will be another less formal session but there will be coaches and supervision. 11.00am to 13.00.
Thursday 8th January: we will have a meeting for the committee, coaches and other people wanting to assist in the organisation of the Summerstrand Carnival to be held on Sunday 25th Jan. The meeting will be at Peter’s house: 23 Mill Park Road: 18.30 Sharp.
Sunday 11th January will be the opening of the new year’s official Practice Sessions. 11.00am at Summerstrand.

Peter
082 550 3174
21.12.2008.






This evening we had a chat (committee meeting) about a whole range of Nippers Stuff.
Here is a brief summary:

Level Tests: Liesl and Juan will be contacting Nippers who are still to complete their level test.
Carnival 24 / 25 January 2009
Venue: Kings Beach
Proposal to hold the carnival over two days to be discussed with East Cape Office.
Once finalised: Program to be issued.
Beach Preparation: we will need a full team of parents to assist with setting up arena’s. Time & date depends on two or one day carnival.
Preferable to have two water arena’s. To decide.
Two Flags arena’s essential. Must have starters, catchers and scorers for each arena.
Try to find a Tent for the scorers (army type tent)
Tuckshop and Catering: outsource
Toilets: Kings beach public toilets. Toilet Paper.
Catering for officials: only outside the club volunteers and safety officers to be provided with a meal voucher.
Entry Fee: R10.00 per nipper. List to be provided on the day.
Safety Officers: refer to Rule 1.4.6: In Nipper Competition no water events may be held unless there are at least 10 safety Officers with rescue torpedo buoys in attendance. Kings beach to be requested to supply their Rubber Duck.
We will need a Security Guard if the event is over two days.
Officials: Brian, Dave, etc; Scorers: Rose, Charlene, Hannelie, Claire.
First Aid: refresh the kit.
Bins
Next meeting regarding the Summerstrand Carnival to be held at Clint & Claire on Thursday 15th at 18.30pm.


Other:
Clothing shop will be open Sunday 11.1.2009. All Nippers to be properly Kitted out with Black Speedo costumes, Chafe Vests, tight shorts if they chafe on their legs, Scull caps: this includes Micro Nippers.
We will also have Baggies, T shirts etc for sale.
Sunday 11th and Sunday 18th will be trails for the Carnival. NB at this carnival all Nippers with the required Level test will be included in the events. At East Cape and Nationals there are LIMITED entries allowed for certain events and teams will be selected on merit and ability and not on Participation.
Sponsorship DVD – Donald.

Calendar of Upcoming activities:
Sunday 11.1.2009: Trails and times for Carnival Team Selection. All Nippers wanting to acquire a Level test to talk to Liesl and Juan Nel: Must supply ID book and Swim confirmation plus sign and indemnity form.
Thursday 15th: Carnival Planning meeting at Clint’s house.
Sunday 18.1.2009: Trails and times for Carnival Team Selection
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th: to confirm if the Carnival will be held over one or two days: Kings Beach. Program to follow.
Nippers Nationals and Accommodation: Coaches will be asking Nippers who will be taking part in the Durban Nationals Competition. Parents to advise children and Parents to arrange own accommodation.
Friday 13.2.2009: 100 club for all parents and Nippers: 6pm – 100 club cash draws as well as Lucky Dip Draws: Supper at R15.00 per person will be a Beef Pootjie concocted by our famous Naked Chef.
Sunday 15th February: Last day for Level Tests for East Cape Carnival.
Sunday 22nd February : Redhouse River Mile --- Summies to be there is force: Parents and Nippers alike. Last year Matthew won himself a Motor Bike!
Saturday 28th February: Cut off date for Nippers Level Test to take part in the Nippers Nationals in Durban.
Saturday 7th March: East Cape Nippers Competition hosted by Summerstrand
Friday 3rd April: Nippers Nationals in Durban.