Helensburgh-Stanwell Park SLSC - Nippers

29/09/2022

Hello Nippers Family. We have made the decision to cease using this separate FB page for Nippers and post to the club FB Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club; along with our Instagram page https://www.instagram.com/hspslsc

Our main form of communication will be through the Stack Team App. https://hspnippers.teamapp.com Copies of email communication will be posted on here, along with any news, pictures, events, training, etc... There is individual groups for each age group, plus board training, carnivals and others. We encourage you to download this app for free and join the groups.

With the use of the app; any parent, grandparent, carer or nipper with a smartphone can know what is going on with Nippers throughout the season. Don't forget to turn on your notifications to stay up-to-date.

05/04/2022

It’s on again… STANNY PARK NIPPERS DADS BIKE RIDE. SAT 23 ARPIL
Cost $80. Includes food at Headies, cans at Coalie, food and a bar tab at Stanny Surf Club.

It kicks off earlier this year 1100 hrs am in the morning.

Timetable is
Headies 1100-1215
Coledale RSL 1230-1330
Bowlo 1345-1445
Scarborough 1500-1600
Coalie SLSC 1615 - 1715
Stanny SLSC 1730-2355

Spots are limited.
Send Lee a message to say in or out: 0422 661 434

Get those cranks and gears oiled up boys

22/03/2022

On Sunday 20 March we held our Nippers Presentation Day. It was a huge afternoon seeing more than 120 Nippers and their families attend. Congratulations to all our Nippers; the major award winners featured here, the 100% Attendance Nippers, Age Champs and to all those Nippers who gave it their best with a smile on their faces.
View all winners here: https://youtu.be/z0-WLBNUjwI

Thank you to the Junior Committee for a great end to the season and to all those parents who have volunteered to be part of the JAC for season 2022/23. Lets hope we have awesome weather, great surf conditions and no more global pandemics!

19/03/2022

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow Sunday 20 March at our Presentation Day and Election of Junior Activities Committee at 3pm.

All members of the club, their family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate our U8-U14 Nippers 2021/22 Season.

No Nipper will go home empty handed.

18/03/2022

We're sorry to say that there will be no Transition Board Sessions to finish off the season. Its another chance for a Sunday sleep in and get ready for our Presentation Day starting at 3pm this Sunday 20 March at the Surf Club.

We can't wait to see you!

10/03/2022

09/03/2022

Unfortunately transition board session this Sunday 13 March is cancelled (again) due to adverse weather and pollution levels

The Transition Program was to run over three Sundays in March where U9 - U13 nippers can try out new skills that they will use next year at nippers and have a bit of fun.

Fingers crossed our last scheduled transition session goes ahead - Sunday the 20th!

Also, don't forget Presentation Day Sunday 20 March at the Surf Club. We can't wait to see you all there!

09/03/2022

Not long now until our Presentation Day and Election of Junior Activities Committee Sunday 20 March at 3pm.

All members of the club, their family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate our U8-U14 Nippers 2021/22 Season.

No Nipper will go home empty handed.

You can nominate for any of the positions by emailing Ralph Hall, The Returning Officer at secretary@stanwellparksurfclub.com

06/03/2022

Braving the conditions (rain, mud and the odd bit of sunshine) our U13 & U14 Nippers participated in the annual LEADERSHIP CAMP 04 - 05 March at the Surf Club.

It was a great camp with fun activities like the amazing race, group challenges, helping prep dinner (aka: gut fish), fire on the beach with toasted marshmallows and movies. All this combined with learning about the facilities and the different functions associated with the surf club to equip them with knowledge and skills to go on and become future leaders within the club.

Well done to the participants and all involved. Special thanks to Matt (WCC Lifeguard) for giving his time to talk to our Nippers about career pathways, Lifeguarding with the council and beach supervision. Thank you to the parents for allowing their children to have this special experience with their fellow Nippers.

04/03/2022

Hello Nippers, this Sunday 06 March Transition Board session at Bonnie Vale in the Royal National Park is cancelled unfortunately due to adverse weather and pollution levels.

The Transition Program is three Sundays in March where U9 - U13 Nippers can try out new skills that they will use next year at nippers
and have a bit of fun.

Have a great weekend, enjoy a sleep in and STAY DRY.

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU NEXT WEEKEND! fingers crossed.

03/03/2022

SAVE THE DATE!!
Presentation Day and Election of Junior Activities Committee Saturday 20 March at 3pm.

All members of the club, their family and friends are invited to attend and celebrate our U8-U14 Nippers 2021/22 Season.

You can nominate for any of the positions by emailing Ralph Hall, The Returning Officer at secretary@stanwellparksurfclub.com

26/02/2022

// IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

The Competition Committee advises of the difficult decision to cancel the remaining events for the 2022 SLSNSW Youth Championships.

The Open Lifesaving competition scheduled for Sunday 27 February is suspended and further advice on scheduling will be provided in due course.

The decision is made based on deteriorating weather conditions with the health and safety of our members in mind.

25/02/2022

[PARK NEWS] The look of a champion! Congratulations to HALLE. An awesome SECOND in the U10s Beach Flags at the NSW STATE CHAMPS.

23/02/2022

This Friday 25 Feb BENNY FERNANDOS Barbecue Food Truck will be at the Surf Club car park ~ 5:30pm - 7:30pm.

Great news is The Surf Club Bar will be OPEN from 5:30pm. Bar will be card only.

We can't wait to see you!

22/02/2022

Tomorrow Thursday 24 Feb the NSW STATE CHAMPS begin at Queenscliff and North Steyne.

Collection times for your pink vest is 6am-7.30am Thursday + Saturday. Don’t forget to bring red, white + blue caps and State Team tees.

If you haven’t already downloaded the Stack Team App and signed up to the HSP Nippers page please do and join the ‘STATE TEAM’ group. This has all the current info and programs plus the group chat is a great way to communicate.

Program, competitor numbers, parking info, etc.. is within the Team App under EVENTS.

We wish all our Nippers: Halle, Lincoln, Nate, Frankie, Dom, Zalie, Tiahna, Indiana and Malea GOOD LUCK and most importantly have fun!!
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PS: Check out the Surf Club Instagram/hspslsc and/or Helensburgh-Stanwell Park Surf Life Saving Club for pictures posted over the weekend.

19/02/2022

ITS ON. SEE YOU IN THE MORNING

19/02/2022

Bronze Medallion training starts on Sunday, 20 February 2022 at 8:00am with sessions every Sunday and possibly during the week depending on availability.

The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge in order to be able to participate in Surf Life Saving patrol operations. This is the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.

The training involves:- surf swimming, board paddling, resuscitation, first aid, signals and surf awareness. It is a mixture of online learning, classroom sessions and practical sessions.
It is a great way to improve your fitness and meet other like-minded people from the community.

If you are interested and would like to see what it is all about come down the Surf Club this Sunday morning at 8am and meet Anthony the Club’s Chief Training Officer.

For more information you can visit https://sls.com.au/role/bronze-medallion/

18/02/2022

Final Pointscore for 2021/22 Sunday 20 FEB - 8:45am start

Its a big morning;
We will celebrate with the U6 & U7 Presentation.
Farewell our U14s with a traditional Guard of Honour. Announcement of the State Championship team.
and... a free sausage sizzle for all Nippers and their families at the end of pointscore.

No Nippers next weekend.
STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS; 24- 27 February

Following three Sundays will be TRANSITION WEEKS
6th, 13th and 20th of March.
All U8 and older Nippers are invited to come down to nippers and
try out skills they will need for the next season.