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Beach and Water Training

WATER TRAINING

As part of your membership, there is an introductory board paddling and water skills course from the first day of Nippers until Christmas. This takes place at 8.30am each Sunday for the first 6 weeks of the season before the Nippers session and is free and voluntary.

U9s and other beginners: FREE introductory course

This course is run before Sunday Nippers at 8:30AM.

Check the TeamApp Calendar for updates. Especially on the day for any changes due to surf conditions.

Anyone undertaking this course must have completed their Preliminary Swim Evaluation.

Turn up on the day and learn the basics of:

  • Board Paddling Skills (Boards provided on the day)
  • Swim (Surf) Skills
  • Beach Skills when the surf conditions are unfavourable

What to bring:

  • Pink Hi Vis Rash Vest. No vest then no entering the water.
  • NCC Nippers Cap.
  • Wetsuit (the warmer the better)
  • Goggles

Further Water Training

If a child has satisfied the trainers they are competent with the surf, they can join the Yellow (intermediary) or Green (advanced) Squads.

A small fee will be required for Yellow Squad and a higher fee for Green Squad training. Competition Evaluation must be passed to undertake this training.

What to bring: Pink Hi Vis Rash Vest and goggles.
Please note: No vest then no entering the water

When conditions are unsuitable for training at North Curl Curl any change in venue will be communicated via TeamApp – News section

Parent Involvement

Water activities don’t run without water safety. We always appreciate assistance please talk to the coaches. Even if you can’t swim, you can still help.

BEACH TRAINING

North Curly conducts Beach Training which is great way to participate in team events at Carnivals and represent your Club. We have teams in:

• Sprint & Flags
• March Past
• R&R(Rescue and Resuscitation)

Sprint & Flags

When: Training schedule will be published on TeamApp.
What to bring: Drink Bottle and a good attitude
How to join: Just turn up!
Fees: A small fee is required

Beach Training is open to any age and for those wanting to compete at Carnivals. You will be learning the correct technique and skills of Beach Sprinting, Flags, and Relays, all in a fun and safe environment.

Expressions of interest to  jac-beach-coach@nccslsc.com.au

March Past and Rescue & Resuscitation

Training schedule will be published on TeamApp. If interested, please email Justine Hayward-Smith at nippers@nccslsc.com.au

BOARD HIRE IS ONLY AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO HAVE BOTH PAID FOR AND ATTEND GREEN SQUAD TRAINING. For normal Sunday Nippers boards are available on the day for free. These are to be cleaned and returned to board room at 11:00am.

How to hire a board:

  • Initially available to those who are actively participating in the Competition Training squad.
  • See Team App “News” for Board Hire details or email Junior Board Hire (jac-board-hire@nccslsc.com.au)
  • Board repair. Please note that all damage or loss is to be paid for by the hirer. There are no Club-paid repairs other than circumstances noted in the hire agreement. If a board is damaged, rinse with fresh water and have repaired ASAP.
    • U9-U10 Foam Board – Contact Surf Sports Admin (jac-sports-admin@nccslsc.com.au) who will repair.
    • U11-U14 Fibreglass – DO NOT put wax or other sealant on the ding.
    • Kracka Boards to be repaired at Sydney Ski Repair, Unit 6, 8A Prosperity Parade, Warriewood.  Contact Ben Dibley on 0400 851345.

Nipper Board Stickers

CLUB BOARD YELLOW STICKER

For general use on Nipper Sunday and for training where a Nipper has not hired a board. At the end of Nippers EVERYONE is responsible for returning all YELLOW STICKER nipper boards CLEAN of sand to the Nipper board room.

CARNIVAL BOARD RED STICKER

Not to be removed from the nipper board room except by authorized personnel.

HIRED BOARD GREEN STICKER

Has been hired by a carnival competitor. Only for use by the board hirer (owner) whose name is on the sticker.

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