By RON LANE
IN A couple of weeks September will be upon us and once again our thoughts will turn to our little friends the Noosa Seahorse Nippers. Commencing on Saturday 5 September, 9am till 10am, Steve Mawby of the Noosa Heads S.L.S.C, backed up by his team of qualified lifesavers, will be on Noosa’s Main beach to put the Seahorse Nippers through their program of beach games and water events. The Seahorse season is conducted every Saturday morning for the month of September.
This team has a proud record of having conducted sic programs in three years. Let us also acknowledge that, not only have they conducted these programs but have also taken the time and effort to talk to visiting clubbies who are endeavoring to run similar programs at their home beaches and familiarise them with all aspects of the Noosa programs.
Also they have travelled to clubs on the Gold Coast taking with them the equipment necessary to fully demonstrate their programs. One of the support team summed it up beautifully at the end of the last program when he said, “To see the smile on the face of these little kids makes it all worthwhile.”
Once again, Dawn Fraser along with Jordan Mercer, Noosa Iron Woman will be the club patrons. This season they will be joined by Lachlan Lansdown, a young man who is fast making a name for himself as an endurance competitor.
Any parents or family members wishing to enrol their young ones, are cordially invited to contact the Noosa Club on 5474 5688 ext. 2 and speak to Zoe and above all, parents please note membership of this great organisation is free.
A major project that is gaining momentum is the drive to raise $20,000 to purchase a Smart Pup for 12-year-old Ziggy Laidlaw. This young man has been a member of the Seahorse Nippers right from the start and is now in that stage in his life when the company and friendship of one of these incredible animals would be a massive step forward. And by the way, this young man is one of our foundation members. Well done champ.
The season for the Noosa Nippers will start on Sunday 4 October and Nippers, parents and guardians must be signed up and financial prior to participating in any club activities. All memberships are completed on line and process can be started by going to club website.
Pool proficiencies must be completed before the start of Nippers and these will be held at the Good Shepard Lutheran Pool on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September from 10.30am till 2pm both days.
Mums and dads are reminded that essential gear for these tests consists of goggles, towel and togs. Nipper packs will also be available on the days at a cost of $30 and these will consist of a wet proof bag, Noosa cap, pink high-viz rashie and of course the Noosa Nipper T-shirt. Don’t forget that all adult members of the club must hold blue cards.
Regarding this, the necessary forms are available at the club administration office or via the website and must be returned to club administration in person with original identification. Anyone requiring further information is invited to call the Noosa Club on the above number.
Last weekend was yet another success story for the Sunshine Beach Club. Travelling to Southport to contest the Nation Pool Rescue Titles this small club finished in an incredible fifth place overall. Considering that there were clubs from all over Australia competing, this is indeed a great result. Three days of competition, 200 events; these were contested by members from the ranks of the Masters, Opens and Nippers. Once again a big effort from coach Jo Redwood and her support team. Well done to all.
