Why do it?
Lots of reasons but mainly:
- It’s FUN and great for your child’s surf skills, surf confidence, and fitness.
- Participation in grass roots local event and local club where kids get to make new friends and be part of a team outside the school environment and across all age levels.
- A strong association with the surf club is a stabilising influence as kids hit adolescence.
Carnivals offer the true spirit of competition and camaraderie, in many cases forming friendships which last a lifetime.
There’s a comprehensive document about Carnivals “All About Nipper Carnivals” in the Downloads section in TeamApp.
How to Enter
Visit here: Carnivals open for entry
or
See the “Enter” links on the Website Calendar
- The Team App Calendar has listed many of the carnivals you can enter this season where you can find a link to a questionnaire for you to complete
- Ensure you subscribe to the Carnivals group on Team App to receive further information.
- If you enter a carnival you are expected to participate as entry fees are paid by the Club. U8’s can generally participate in most Sydney Northern Beaches carnivals. Note: Branch & State Championships do not include U8’s
- Each carnival requires an entry form to be filled in.
- The club pays for several carnivals during the year. “User Pay” carnivals are to be paid via “Team App > Store” when payment details are available.
- Entry into a “User Pay” carnival requires payment prior to close of entry date.
- Read carnival information as it becomes available to confirm Age Group and events of Water, Beach, or Both.
- Join the Facebook NCC Surf Sports Competitors Family Page for more information.
- Note: If you enter a carnival you are expected to participate as: –
- Several carnival entry fees are paid by NCCSLSC.
- Team organisation is a difficult enough task without having to account for missing competitors!
Parent involvement
ALL parents of carnival kids are required to participate in at least one area of Official or Water Safety.
Note: The exception is for newcomers who have participated in 3 or fewer carnivals.
The earlier our Officials & Water Safety managers receive Official or Water Safety information the greater the chance of being at your chosen location.
To become an Official please email Stacey Smith (jac-officials@nccslsc.com.au)
To attain your Bronze please refer to the Education section of this website: Bronze Medallion and email an intention of obtaining your Bronze to Stacey Smith (jac-carnival-water-safety@nccslsc.com.au)
