By Dave Gleeson
MORE than 180 Nippers took to the water last weekend to mark the start of the 2016/17 Sunshine Beach Nipper season.
The Nippers hit the beach in their new sun-safe rash shirts sponsored by Bonds and Boost Juice Noosa, age group coloured caps and club togs; it was a great spectacle.
Our youngest Nippers, the Under 7s in their pink caps, were all keen to start their Nippers’ experience and were loving the water games and sand fun they had with parents and new age managers helping out.
From Under 7s to Under 13s, the action was non-stop with dedicated sprint track, beach flags arenas, sand games, swim and board course all getting a good workout.
For increased safety the younger Nippers connected most of their water play between the flags under the supervision of the lifesaving patrol and also age manager and water safety.
Our senior Nippers, the Under 14s, who have all recently gained their Surf Rescue Certificates, showed their great leadership skills by helping out as water safety and ensuring all younger members were safe and comfortable in the water, to ensure they enjoyed their first day of Sunshine Beach Nippers.
And, not to be forgotten, the post-Nippers barbecue was also extremely popular after a great day on the beach with hungry Nippers and parents fuelling up on a Sunday morning.
Sunshine Beach Nippers will still be accepting new members until the start of December, so if your kids want to get involved please call club administrator Terri on 5447 5491 or lifesaving@sunshinebeachslsc.com.au, or simply come along on Sunday mornings to see what it is all about.
