The official season of Nippers at Helensburgh Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club wrapped up on Sunday, 18 February. We farewelled our U14s with the Nippers forming a Guard-of-Honour. We wish these nine young adults all the best as they move into the club’s Senior section and start patrolling Stanwell Park Beach. All of them recently completed their Surf Rescue Certificate, along with their Age Manager, Ross. Congratulations.
With about 170 Nippers joining this season, Sundays have been very busy. During the season we held fortnightly Pointscore and alternating Skills+Education weeks, our big fundraising Santa Photo Day, Christmas Hamper Raffle, the ‘Carl Williams Cup’ Intra-Club Carnival, U13+U14 Leadership Camp, and Wetsuit Sale.
The weekly Nippers Sausage Sizzle was a hit and a great fundraiser for the Surf Club. Thank you to everyone who helped out in the Canteen, on the BBQ and those who picked up sausages, chopped onions and grabbed the bread.
We had a great number of Nippers competing in carnivals throughout the season with outstanding results. Halle and Max were selected to represent Illawarra at the Inter-Branch carnival at Fingal Bay. Congratulations to Halle who came 1st U12 Sprint, 2nd U12 Flags and 4th Female All Age Relay. Awesome results for Max who came 4th U12 Flags and 5th U12 Mixed 2x 500m Relay.
At the Branch carnival held at Thirroul, the winner of the Illawarra Junior Lifesaver of the Year was announced and Will took home the win! His family and the club are beyond proud of Will for his achievements throughout his years as a Nipper.
We had 18 Nippers compete at the Branch carnival and we came home with 12 individual medals and 5 team placings. An incredible result.
The State Championships will be held at Freshwater/North Steyne from 7-10 March. We have 13 Nippers and supporters heading up to Manly. Thank you to Tradies Helensburgh for their generous support in kitting out the team.
The Presentation Day is on 24 March for U8-U14s. Thank you and see you next season.
