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Est. 1908

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES COMMITTEE (JAC)

“NIPPERS”

Information Booklet

For New and Current Members

“Training the Lifesavers of Tomorrow”

2016-2017

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To be kept up to date with what’s happening……

‘Yamba Nippers’

&

‘Yamba Surf Lifesaving Club’

Thank you to our 2016/17 Nipper Sponsors YAMBA FLOORING XTRA, MACLEAN VARIETY MEATS, BACK HOME BAKERY,

SASSAFRAS PASTA & PIZZA RESTAURANT, SIGNCRAFT, YAMBA & MACLEAN

PHYSIOTHERAPY & SPORTS INJURIES CLINICS, LONE ROCK WHOLEFOODS,

SEAFIRE RESTAURANT @ YAMBA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB,

Anyone wishing to assist in regard to nipper sponsorship – please contact

the Nippers Co-ordinator, Danielle Connolly.

Please support the businesses that support us!

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Hi everyone and welcome back to another Nippers season!

This year we are running our program a little differently from previous years with the

aim of improving our Junior Lifesavers’ confidence and skills set whilst lightening the

load of our Age Managers.

Each age group will require two Age Managers who will guide that age group to

“Specialist Stations” manned by volunteer members skilled in the areas of Surf

Education, Beach, Water and Board activities.

The program is designed to educate and provide activities and skill development within

an atmosphere of fun for all participants and will run from 9.30am – 11am unless

advised otherwise. Under 6s will participate in Nippers for one hour only (9.30am –

10.30am).

We still require Age Managers for most age groups and an Age Manager training

session will be organised before season commencement for those interested.

Yamba Junior Activities is reliant on volunteer support. The support and commitment of

our members is vital to the success of the Yamba SLSC Junior Development Program.

This year we are hosting a Far North Coast Branch carnival on our home beach as well

as the FNC Branch Titles – these carnivals are for Under 8s up and we will be needing

lots of support from parents, friends and helpers as well as enthusiasm from

competitors! I look forward to a rewarding season for everyone .

Danielle Connolly - Junior Activities Director

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“NIPPER” DIRECTOR’S MESSAGE

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YAMBA NIPPERS

Junior activities for our Club are the responsibility of our Junior Activities Committee

(JAC), which is a sub-committee of Yamba SLSC. Children who join Nippers can look forward

to having fun learning the importance of surf skills and meeting new friends through a

program developed by Surf Life Saving Australia.

2016–2017 JAC COMMITTEE

Coordinator Danielle Connolly M: 0497276805 E: [email protected]

Vice Coordinator Katie Becker M: 0403524961 E: [email protected]

Secretary Kerri Wunderlich M: 0400271168 E: [email protected]

Recording Officer Natashya Earle M: 0439844411 E: [email protected]

Registrar Narelle Kemp M: 0414614731 E: [email protected]

Publicity Officer Leaha Corcoran M: 0428393912 E: [email protected]

2016–2017 SUB-COMMITTEE

Carnival/ March Past Co-ordinators Andrea Miltiadou and Simone Bradley

Water Safety Co-ordinator Simon Worboys: M: 0417250209

Nipper Gear/ Equipment Steward Simone Bradley:M: 0447780028

Club Youth Development Officer Will Brighton: M: 0456390405

BBQ Co-ordinator Larry Griffin M: 0428432331/ Trevor Kapeen

Sponsorship Committee Representative Helen Morris M: 0415300429

AGE MANAGERS

Under 6’s:

Under 7’s:

Under 8’s: **AGE MANAGERS

Under 9’s TO BE ADVISED

Under 10’s:

Under 11’s:

Under 12’s:

Under 13 & 14’s: Andrea Miltiadou

**We Need Age managers.**

(Note the Director’s Report to see how we’ve changed the Age manager’s

role to make it less work).

mailto:[email protected]


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AGE GROUPS

Ages are determined as at 30th September each year. (e.g if a child is 8 at 30th Sept, they are in the Under 9 age group for the

season.)

Age Groups

Date of birth

Under 6 fluoro green

cap

01 October 2010 to 30 September 2011

Under 7 dark gold

cap


Under 8 pink cap 01 October 2008 to 30 September 2009

Under 9 fluoro yellow

cap


Under 10 Dark green

cap


Under 11 sky (light)

blue cap


Under 12 red cap 01 October 2004 to 30 September 2005

Under 13 Yamba club

cap


Under 14 Yamba club

cap


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CODE OF CONDUCT The following Codes of Behaviour have been adopted by the Yamba SLSC Junior Activities

“Nippers”.

By joining the Yamba SLSC Junior Activities each Nipper, Parent or Caregiver

acknowledges and accepts these Codes of Conduct.

Photography

Photos are taken each week at nippers by our Publicity Officer and used on Facebook, in the newspaper, in

our newsletters and other promotional information. If you do not wish your child to be photographed,

you must notify the Junior Activities Coordinator in writing.

Parents, Caregivers & Spectators Code of Behaviour

Children participate in sport for their own enjoyment and development, not yours.

Encourage children to participate, do not force them.

Focus on the child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing.

Encourage children to always play by the rules.

Remember children learn best by example. Appreciate good performances and

skillful plays by all participants, working to promote good sportsmanship.

Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities.

Respect officials, age managers and coaches decisions and teach children to do

likewise.

Show appreciation for age managers, administrators, coaches and officials.

Without them, your child could not participate.

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others.

Nipper’s Code of Behaviour

Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and

coaches.

Respect our Club house and the equipment you use, wash it and return it after use.

Report any damage.

Treat all participants as you would like to be treated. Do not bully, put other

people down or throw sand.

Co-operate with your age managers, water safety officers, team mates, coaches,

officials and opponents. Without them there would be no nippers.

Wear your nipper cap at all times during nippers and pink singlets for water

activities.

Be a good sport. Applaud all performances, encourage others and follow the rules.

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WHAT TO BRING?

You will need your coloured nipper cap, pink hi-viz singlet (U8’s-14’s), goggles (if you like to

wear them), sunscreen, a water bottle and a happy smile! Club swimmers are preferred and

are available from the merchandise room during nippers or during office hours (please see

the back page for office hours). It is advisable that all clothing and equipment be labelled

with your child’s name for easy return in case of loss.

WHO CAN JOIN NIPPERS?

Any child, boy or girl, may join Nippers once they have turned 5 years of age. To comply

with Surf Life Saving Australia regulations, no surf club can accept membership of a child

until they have reached the age of five.

Children who turn 5 by October 1st 2016 are able to join Yamba Nippers for the 2016-17

season.

NEW Nipper memberships for this current season will not be taken after February

1st, 2017 unless approved by the Co-ordinator. This is to enable all participants to

complete the necessary Surf Education program conducted each week.

U6 and U7 nipper’s activities are sand and shallow-water based. They do not engage

in competition.

U8 nippers participate in wade activities in waist deep water only and in beach

activities.

Surf swims and board activities commence from U9s up.

Please note that ‘Nippers’ does not teach children to swim but it does help build on

their existing water skills and confidence.

HIGH VISIBILITY SINGLETS All nippers who participate in water activities (Under 8’s up) will be given a Yamba Surf Club high

visibility singlet free of charge.

It is Yamba SLSC Nippers policy that high visibility singlets are mandatory for Nippers

participating in all water activities. Children will not be allowed to participate in water events if

they do not have their singlet on.

Surf Lifesaving Australia regulations state that high visibility singlets MUST be worn when

competing at all surf carnivals.

SKULL CAP POLICY All nippers must wear their coloured skull caps at all times during nippers. The wearing of skull

caps is a legal requirement to comply with Surf Life Saving safety regulations. Any nipper

without the correct coloured skull cap will not be able to participate at nippers.

Yamba’s gold and black skull caps must be worn whilst competing at surf carnivals.

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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT

PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT is important at any club. To be able to operate, Nippers

must have qualified Age Managers (1 to every 10 children), Water Safety Personnel (1 to

every 5 children in the water, except in calm conditions where it becomes 1:10), Age

Manager Assistants, BBQ Helpers and people to set up and pack up the equipment.

As you can see, parents are a vital part of Yamba Junior Activities. This junior activity is

not a babysitting service but a place of learning in a fun atmosphere. There is an element

of risk in this sport so all age managers will need assistance from other parents to ensure

the safety of all children.

WATER SAFETY is important. Persons involved in water safety are required to have

either a surf lifesaving Bronze Medallion Award or a Surf Rescue Certificate. The surf

can be a dangerous place at times, if not treated with respect so, if water safety

ratios are not met, water activities will be suspended for ALL age groups.

AGE MANAGERS must have completed the Age Managers Award, either in person or

online. We all know sickness strikes and family commitments come first, so it is important

to have more than 2 qualified Age Managers per age group. So if there are no qualified

Age Managers for an age group on any particular Nipper day, that age group will be

cancelled for the day.

Free courses are run each season for members to obtain their Age Managers Award, Surf

Rescue Certificate, Bronze Medallion, First Aid Certificate, Advanced Resuscitation or

Radio Operator’s Certificate. These are advised via the monthly club newsletters or

contact our Chief training Officer Kim Morgans.

BBQ HELPERS

Each Sunday we have a barbeque in front of the board shed. We always need help to set

up, sell, and pack away. Please See Larry or Trevor if you are able to lend a hand.

CARNIVAL WORK PARTIES

We have two carnivals this year so we will need as many helpers as possible to join the

work party to help set up and pack away after the carnival. This is a fun time and great

friendships and memories are often made. It involves making sandwiches or helping on

the bbq, selling tickets, erecting tents and enclosures etc.

PLEASE offer your assistance - many hands make light work!

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

It is mandatory that at least one parent /guardian from each family be either an

Associate or Active (patrol/active reserve) member of Yamba SLSC. See

Membership details at back of this booklet (p. 16).

Each week nippers are required to participate in the Surf Life Saving Education

Program. This is incorporated into the weekly activities and therefore it is

important that children attend regularly.

Age Managers are responsible for the supervision of children during Nipper

Activity times only. Misbehaviour or misconduct will result in your child being signed

out. Please see the Coordinator if you disagree with a decision.

Parents must sign their child in and out at the start and end of each session with

the appropriate Age Manager. Age Managers cannot sign anybody’s child in or out

of Nippers other than their own.

Each activity day members will assemble at the Nippers control area on the beach

ready to follow their Age Manager for activities. Please be on time and ready to

start at the designated times. If your child’s Age Group is on for helping (see

program), please be ready at 9am to assist.

The designated age group coloured skull caps MUST be worn by all participating

Nippers.

Participants must wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle.

Parents are requested to assist on the beach wherever possible.

Nippers are required to stay with their age group at all times. If your child needs

to go to the toilet, the parent or guardian must accompany them. Nippers that

wander off from their group will be asked to be signed out by their parent or

caregiver.

Children are not permitted in the clubhouse or board shed without an adult member.

To gain their relevant Surf Education Award, it is anticipated that children

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Yamba nippers under the care of their Coloured skull caps distinguish the different Age Manager at a surf carnival age groups at weekly nipper activities.

AGE MANAGERS

Age Managers are responsible for the supervision and well-being of their group and for

keeping their group together during activity rotations. Most of all, the Age Manager is

responsible for the promotion of enjoyment, sportsmanship and fun in all activities.

Duties performed by the Age Manager include:

Supervision of children, ensuring their safety and well-being at all junior activities.

Acting in a way that will positively influence the personality and social development of

the children.

Recording of participation and results in events conducted.

Having a basic understanding of competition rules and regulations.

‘Specialist stations’ will be in operation this season during nippers where age managers will

rotate their group between swim, board, beach and education activity stations which will be

run by members with expertise in those particular areas.

If you are interested in becoming an Age Manager there will be ‘hands on’ training during the season. The position of Age Manager is of a voluntary nature. Assistance from parents on the beach each week is necessary.

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PROFICIENCY

Surf Lifesaving Australia sets the minimum standards of water proficiency that each child must

attain before being eligible to participate in club water activities, training or competition.

*Preliminary Proficiency Evaluation will be held at Yamba Community Pool on Saturday, Sept 17th

from 2pm and on Saturday, Oct 8th from 2pm.

Nippers competing at carnivals MUST be fully proficient to compete (see information below).

Age Group Preliminary Skills

Evaluation

Competition Skills Evaluation Surf Education Award

Under 6 Perform a front glide from

a standing position and

recover to a secure

position.

Perform a back or front

float holding a buoyant aid

and recover to a secure

position

Nil

(No Competition)

Surf Play 1

Under 7 Perform a front glide from

a standing position, kick for

3 metres and recover to a

secure position.

Perform a back or front

float for a few seconds and

recover to a secure position

Nil

(No Competition)

Surf Play 2

Under 8 25m swim (any stroke)

1 minute survival float

Nil

(No water competition, except

wades at waist deep water)

Surf Aware 1

Under 9 25m swim (any stroke)


Minimum 150m open water swim

(competition course as per manual)

Surf Aware 2

Under 10 25m swim (freestyle)

1.5 minute survival float



Surf Safe 1

Under 11 50m Swim (freestyle)




Surf Safe 2





Surf Smart 1





Surf Smart 2

Under 14 200m Swim (freestyle in

less than 5 minutes)




Surf Rescue Certificate

Note: SLS Assessor required

for this award

Assessors: (Surf Lifesaving accredited):

Age Managers, Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Official, Training Officer (SRC/Bronze), SLS Assessor (SRC/Bronze) Notes

Each junior member is

required to participate in

this evaluation, conducted

by the club, prior to any

junior water activities,

training or competition

being undertaken.

This competition evaluation

must be achieved before

being eligible to compete.

This is a minimum standard

water proficiency

requirement.

Every junior member is

expected to achieve the

relevant Surf Education

Award for their age group.

Completion of the age award

is compulsory for nippers

wishing to compete at

Branch, Country and State

Championships

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CURRENT SWIMWEAR PRICE LIST In accordance with Club policy - Swimwear is available FOR MEMBERS ONLY

Club swimwear is not compulsory except for Carnivals.

KOZII (new brand being introduced–for females– limited sizes only) – black/grey/gold

patterned fabric)

FINZ - current brand swimwear - Solid Black with Gold trim – top quality – reduced price for

girls/ladies as we phase in our new Kozii swimmers.

FINZ GIRL’S 1 & 2 PIECE

$30

FINZ LADIES 1 &2 PIECE

$30

KOZII GIRLS 1 & 2 piece

$65

KOZII LADIES 1 & 2 piece

$70

BOY’S/MEN’S

$30/$35

BOYS/MEN’s ‘Nix’(L/leg)

$40/$45

RASHIES (Children/Adult)

$40/$45

Skull CAPS(compulsory) $10

(Prices subject to manufacturers price increases from time to time)

BOARDS AND EQUIPMENT Training and competition equipment is expensive to purchase and repair. It is important

that all equipment is handled and cared for correctly.

Use of nipper boards is only permitted to current financial nippers. Under no

circumstances can anyone else use club boards.

Nippers may use boards after the completion of Nippers activities but must gain

permission to do so. Parents are responsible for their child and the board.

Foam nipper boards are for U9’s and U10’s only.

Fibreglass nipper boards are for U11’s, U12’s and U13’s

Long boards are for use by U14’s

Boards will be carried, not dragged, and be laid fin side up on the sand. They will not be

sat or stood on. Boards must be washed down and put away on the racks after use and

not to be left on the beach.

Parents are encouraged to purchase their own board or gain approval of the Club, if

they would like their child to have exclusive use of a board.

The Club Gear Steward’s decisions on board use are to be respected.

Any damage to boards or other equipment should be reported straight away to the

gear Steward or the Coordinator so it can be repaired.

The club cannot be held responsible for damage to privately owned boards stored at

the club.

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SURF CARNIVALS Yamba SLSC will host 2 nipper carnivals this season:

Branch carnival – Sunday November 6th

Far North Coast Branch Titles – Sat/Sun January 28th/29th

Summary and Surf Carnival Day Information

Yamba Surf Club is part of the Far North Coast Branch of Surf Lifesaving which runs from

Yamba to Fingal near the Qld border. Branch carnivals usually begin at 8.30am and finish

around 4pm. Parental assistance is required at Carnivals. Help is needed to erect and take

down tents, carry gear from our gear trailer to the beach and return at the end of the day.

The U8 to U14 nippers are able to compete at carnival level. Notice of competing in a

carnival must be given to the JAC Coordinator the Sunday prior to the carnival. You

cannot just turn up at a carnival.

Nippers must participate in their Surf Education Award by attending a minimum 66% of

regular nipper activity days to be eligible to compete at carnivals.

Competitors must have passed the relevant Competitions Skills Proficiency before they can

attend a carnival. This even applies to children who only want to compete in beach events.

There is a ratio of competitors to water safety and officials. If this ratio is not met,

children will not be able to compete, so parents or other family members must be willing to

take on a role to enable their child to compete.

Competitors must remain within the club tent area unless permission to leave from the Age

Manager has been approved. Many events including Team events have been missed as a result

of competitors wandering from the area.

Yamba SLSC competition caps and Yamba club swimmers MUST be worn while competing.

Pink hi-viz singlets are required for water events. No jewellery to be worn at any time.

Parents, unless performing in uniform as officials, are NOT permitted in the competition

arena.

The JAC Co-ordinator or designated representative is the only person from our Club eligible

to lodge a protest regarding any alleged infringement of the rules. The Carnival is under the

direction of the Carnival Referee. The Referee can alter or even cancel a program if adverse

surf, beach or weather conditions prevail.

No Alcohol and no Smoking is permitted within the Carnival area.

Most importantly, carnivals are all about participation and fun. At no time are children to be

discouraged from having a go, code of conduct applies, team penalties may occur.

COMPULSORY – Have fun, support each other and be proud to be part of Yamba SLSC!

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COMPETITION EVENTS Individuals SURF RACES (U/9-U/14) - Competitors sprint from the start line into the surf and swim

around a set of buoys and return to shore.

WADE RACES-(U/8) - Competitors sprint from the start line into the water and wade

around a set course.

BOARD RACES – (U/9-U/14)- Paddling a board from the beach, out through the break,

around a set of buoys and back to shore.

IRONMAN/WOMAN-(U/10-U/14) – Swim, board and run. The order of the board and swim

leg is decided at the start of each carnival

BEACH FLAGS – lying flat on the sand, then getting up and running a short distance to

grasp lengths of hose standing in the sand. The event is run over a number of rounds with a

child eliminated each round until there is an eventual winner.

BEACH SPRINT- Run either 50m or 70m on set sand track.

Teams MARCH PAST- Teams of 12 are judged on their ability to march around the main carnival

area. This event is steeped in tradition as it was initially designed as an event for clubs to

parade in their colours.

CAMERON RELAY-(U/11-U/14) JNR/SNR- Team 4 members: 1 swimmer, 2 runners, and a

board paddler.

BOARD RESCUE (U/11-U/14)-JNR/SNR- Team consists of 2 competitors, a swimmer and a

board paddler. Swimmer swims to the buoys and signals the board paddler to rescue him.

Both return to beach on the board and run to the finish line both holding the board.

ALL AGE RELAY (U/9-U/14) – A beach event with 6 team members, 1 from each age -

youngest to oldest.

SWIM TEAMS (U/9-U/14) – 4 Competitors sprint from the start line into the surf and

swim around a set of buoys and return to shore.

WADE RELAY (U/8) - Competitors sprint from the start line into the water and wade

around a set course.

BOARD RELAY (U/9-U/14) - a relay team of 3, individually paddle around the course and

sprinting to tag their teammate.

BEACH RELAY- Team of 4, individually run the set track to pass the baton to their

teammate.

BUCHANAN Relay – 4 U/8s (3 runners, 1 wader), 1 U/9 and 1 U/10(for board and swim

legs).

Yamba Club Championship Days

Club Championship Days are about friendly in-house competition and all age groups and

abilities participate in some serious and not so serious events. Details and dates of these

will be advised through the season.

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Board and Swim Subsidies

Some carnival competitors MAY be eligible for club subsidies for pool swimming training with an

accredited coach or for the assisted purchase of a board (receipts needed). Strict conditions do

apply and certain conditions must be met. A copy of the club policy can be obtained from the club

office or from the Junior Activities Coordinator.

END OF SEASON CLUB AWARDS for NIPPERS Age Champions: 1 male and female champion and runner-up from each competitive age group (U8’s-

U14’s) is awarded a trophy at the end of the season. This is determined by the following point system –

3 points are awarded for participation on a Club Activity Day. Participation requires the Nipper

to attend the Club Activity Day, have their name signed on and off and participate to the Age

Managers satisfaction in the session. Any child representing Yamba SLSC at SLSA recognised

Carnivals or events on days that clash with Club Days will be awarded the 3 participation points.

3 points only are awarded to U12 to U14 Nippers for participation in the Far North Coast Branch

Youth Carnival. As this particular Carnival does not allow entry of younger Age Groups this point

allocation is designed to reflect fairness across all Age Groups.

1 point will be awarded for attendance at North Coast Branch JAC Carnivals, plus 1 point for

participation in each individual event to the Age Managers’ satisfaction. When a Nipper declines

to attend a Carnival 1 point only will be awarded upon attendance at alternate activities that may

be available at Yamba. No points will be awarded if there are no alternative activities available.

Club Championship Day/s: Placing in individual races will earn the following points - First 6,

second 5, Third 4, Fourth 3, Fifth 2 and all other entrants completing the event 1 point.

Norma Doulis Memorial Award: awarded to the Nipper with the highest points for water events.

Des Eamens Memorial Award: awarded to the Nipper with the highest points for beach events.

Junior Club Champion: awarded to the nipper with the highest overall points.

Col Goddard Memorial Award: (Junior Lifesaver) Awarded to a Senior Nipper, U12 and up, who has

a broad concept of all aspects of lifesaving and has a great attendance and participation record.

Nominations will be decided and awarded by Nipper Committee & Age Managers.

John Muggleton Award: (Junior Club Person) Nominations are put forward by age managers

towards the end of the season. The criteria for this award include:

A senior nipper from U12 age and above

Active participation at all times through regular nippers, training and carnivals

Good role model and active helper for younger nippers

Active in other tasks associated with the general running of nippers and surf club activities.

Parents may enquire about their child’s point score up until 13th December 2016. No

information about other children’s point scores will be given. Enquiries must be made in

writing to the Recording Officer.

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YAMBA SURF CLUB

BOARD of DIRECTORS 2016-2017

Chairman of Board Joe Dougherty 0431710007

Deputy Chairman Andrew Morris 0432809784

Administration Director Leah Essex 0405209593

Finance Director Tim Small 0448032529

Lifesaving Director James Ryan 0400353792

Surf Sports Director Jim Dougherty 0428664701

Education Director Kim Morgans 02 66462823

Junior Activities Director Danielle Connolly 0497276805

Clubhouse Director Kim McFarlane 0400369796

CLUB CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: P.O. Box 219, Yamba. 2464

Telephone: 66462463 (Club office)

66462462 (Clubhouse)

Email: Administration (Club Office): [email protected]

Secretary: [email protected]

Nippers: [email protected]

Website: www.yambaslsc.com.au

Onsite Club Caretaker: Erik Pitsi (Mob: 0417685667)

OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.30am-12.30pm.

Office is located upstairs in clubhouse (entry from roadway)

*Any changes to office hours are advised through the monthly club newsletters.

MEMBERSHIP Existing members – go ONLINE to

portal.sls.com.au

Create an account and login – look for details on ‘Family groups’

Follow the instructions to RENEW and MAKE PAYMENT

NEW members need to complete a membership form available from the club

office or club website.

YAMBA SLSC FEES 2016-17 FAMILY: $175

(Includes parent/s and nipper/s in same family – for children under 19)

NIPPERS: $60

(Individual child)

ASSOCIATE - parent: $65

(Min. age 25)

(At least one parent/guardian per family MUST join with each Nipper)



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