Warnadoone Nippers kick off new season
Nippers is a junior programme that introduces children aged six to 14 to surf lifesaving.
WARNADOONE Surf Lifesaving Club will be hosting its annual Nippers open day on Sunday, August 14 from 08:00.
Nippers is for children aged from six to 14 years old, to help them learn about the sea and how to run, swim and compete in a safe environment. The focus is also put on fun, surf awareness and safety at the beach.
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“It ultimately aims for the children to become lifeguards if that’s what they foresee. It’s to learn about navigating in the sea and how to look for dangers and assess situations to ensure that they and others are safe in the sea,” said Nipper officer Justin Fourie.
Nippers also offers children the opportunity to make friends, get fit, stay active, help others and achieve success.
The open day allows members of the public to come to have a look at what they do, how the children interact and how they undertake activities that the children will compete in.
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Children will need to bring along their costume, towel, sunscreen, water and birth certificate/ID. Food and drinks will be on sale.
The season then opens with its first official training day on Sunday, August 21 at 08:00. Thereafter, the official training day will be on Sunday, August 28, at 08:00. These two days still include open day activities.
For more information, or to get involved in the club activities, contact Justin on 067 725 0759 or email wdnippers@gmail.com.
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