The Chatter No. 10

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****Twilight Nippers & Christmas Fun Day - this Saturday 3pm @ Wanda****

1. Urgent - State Team Selections & Uniforms must be finalized no later than this Saturday. Contact Julie-Anne Warn on 0422 406 915.

2. Board & Beach Training continues until Thursday 22nd .

3. Tempus Wealth ‘Nipper Of The Week’ – this week we will awarding both the U14’s & U7’s at 5.15pm in the downstairs room of the Clubhouse. Please support the kids, the club & the Sponsor with big turnouts for both age groups (especially the U7’s). Tempus Wealth Ph: 02 9526 6099.

4. Stranger Danger – we had another incidence of ‘a stranger’ taking photos of kids on Sunday. Thanks to those alert & diligent Wanda parents who acted swiftly & confronted the individual. Police were called & the matter was dealt with. Please – always be on guard. Also – seek permission from Charlie, Ken, Greg, Dean, Sean or Ian R, before you take photos.

5. Wanda Club Championship Round 2 – the results have now been posted on the website. You have until this Saturday to challenge any of the awarded points. Contact team recorder Jo Munro 0414 805 534.

6. 4 Way District Carnival Results – have now been posted on the website.

7. Nippers will return January 8th 2012 - after this Saturday. Have a well earned rest kids, and we’ll see you in the New Year.

8. Nipper Boards Wanted. The U8’s are looking for soft boards for next season. If you are looking to sell your contact U8 Girls Super Manager - Ilona 0418 674 607

This Week’s Roster 1.45pm Beach Set Up – Twilight Nippers U8 Parents 2.45 pm Announcements 3.30pm BBQ Duty U7 Parents 12.00 noon Age Group Of The Week Award U7’s & U14’s Important Events

Thursday Dec Wanda Blueboles MOVIE NIGHT – Puss In Boots 7pm 15th (ckets on sale Sunday Dec 4th)

Saturday Dec Twilight Nippers 3pm @ Wanda – Christmas Funday & 3.00pm 17th BBQ (order state uniforms) NOTE: NO NIPPERS ON SUNDAY 18TH Merry Christmas Blueboles

Sunday Jan 8th Nippers Return for 2012 – 100% Day 9.15am

Weds – Jan 18th Zane Holmes wave Warriors U11-U14’s. Nth Beach, 8.30am Friday -20th North Wollongong.

Thursday Jan 26th Day – North Cronulla Ironperson U9-U14. TBC

Sunday Jan 29th Round 3 Wanda Championship (U11 Development 9.15am camp)

Sunday Feb 19th Branch Nipper Carnival: 8.00am NOTE THIS IS A CHANGE OF DATE

Sunday Feb 26th Wanda Cup Day U6 & U7’s – Includes Presentaons 9.15am PLUS Iron Person & Marathon Championship

Friday Mar Nipper State Title Championships U8-U14 – Kingscliff 8.30am 2nd-4th NSW (no nippers U6 & U7’s)

Sunday Mar End Of Season BBQ & Entertainment TBC 11th MORE CHATTER…………

1. District Carnival Results have been posted. Special mentions to the following kids (apologies if we’ve missed any deserving mentions): U8’s – Jake Sullivan, Tilly Handforth, Girls Sprint & Wade teams. U9’s – Finn Ross, Riley Dixon, Boys Surf & Board team, Gracie Berry, Kayla Phillpott, Girls Surf, Board & Sprint teams U10’s – Mia Ross, Kiera Warn, Rachel Southern, Ava Southwell & Girls Swim, Board, Sprint & Boys Surf - Teams. U11’s – Sidney Noppen, Nathan Rohr, Scott Simpson, Abbey Adams, Ashley Auglys, Annika Durante & Elizabeth Rudensas U12’s – Tyler Nott, Jamee Smith, Brayden Gossling, Kurt Stavrou, Boys Beach Sprint relay team & each of the U12 Girls teams (swim, sprint, cameron & board) U13’s – Kurtis Smith, Boys Surf Team, Brittany Pierce, Lauren McMahon, Girls Board Relay, Surf, Cameron & Board Rescue teams. U14’s – Keegan Mason, Boys - Surf, Board, Board Rescue teams, Girls sprint & surf teams. All Age –Board Relay team.

2. What a day at Gunamatta Bay - last Sunday. All kids & parents had a terrific day & a huge thank you to all the usual suspects – Ken Smith, Dean McMahon, Greg Pierce, Ian Ross, Sean O’Donoghue, Sam Axiotis & all the hard working committee & Water Safety teams. Also special mention to the U14’s for a ‘tops’ job on the catering.

3. ‘Tis The Season Of Giving & Goodwill – why not make a New Years resolution to do your bit for the community next year. What better commitment can there be than that to an organization that teaches kids how to saves lives. To apply for Wanda Nipper committee positions contact Charlie Brown 0432 992 075, for Water Safety Dean McMahon 0429 696 527, or to act as an official Ken Smith 0431 044 834.

4. Show Your Bluebottle Club Pride with a Car Window Sticker – just $2 each, on sale in the clubhouse this Thursday & Saturday. What a terrific stocking filler for dad!!

5. Communication – I have a lot of feedback that often the message doesn’t get through. Please always check the website (updated Thursdays), your Team Managers - or you can contact me: Ian on 0412 143 120.

Training Times Board Training Tuesday 5.00pm Gunnamaa Bay

Thursday 4.30pm Wanda Beach Saturday 8.30am Wanda Beach Beach – Sprint Thursday 4.30pm Wanda Beach & Flags Wade U8’s Thursday 5.15pm Wanda Beach Sand hills Saturdays 7.00-8.00am Nth End Greenhill's car park Training U11+

UPCOMING CARNIVAL DETAILS:

• Palm Beach Classic U13’s – Opens Saturday 7th January, Palm Beach

• Wave Warriors January 18-20th A wonderful event run by a very good friend of Wanda – Zane Holmes (he aended our Nipper celebraon at the State Carnival last year). www.wavewarriors.com.au

• Manly Nipper Nats Carnival U11 – 14’s Sunday 22nd January, start me 8am Entry fee - $15 Entries close 15th January (or late entries on the day $25)

• Australia Day Thursday 26th January – North Cronulla 8.30am Iron Person U9-U14’s Entry Fee $20 –close 22nd January

• Elouera Ohana Surf Classic U8 – 14’s Saturday 28th January, start me 7:30am Entry fee - $20 Entries close 22nd January (or late entries on the day$30)

• Sydney Zone Branch Championships Sunday Febuary 19th All state team selecons to aend.

• NSW Nipper State Titles – Kingscliff Beach March 2nd – 4th

For more carnival informaon contact Tracey Green at [email protected] or call /SMS 0414 651 343 OUR VALUED SPONSORS MAJOR SPONSORS

Water Safety – Purnell Motors (02) 8558 7000

Age Managers – Jarvis Construcons (02) 9531 7654

NIPPER OF THE WEEK PROGRAMME

TEMPUS WEALTH Phone: 02 9526 6099

AGE GROUP SPONSORS

CRONULLA CINEMAS www.cronullacinemas.com.au U6 Girls

GREENHILLS BEACH Phone 133838 U7 Girls

AUSPAK FINANCIAL SERVICES Phone 1300 133441 U9 Boys Mortgage Specialists

HURSTVILLE LEARN TO SWIM Phone (02) 91506706 U10 Girls

PHYSIOFIT CRONULLA Phone (02) 95252261 U12 Boys

NARWEE HOTEL Phone (02) 9533 3088 U13 Boys

CJ DOYLE CONTRACTING SERVICES PTY LTD Phone (02) 8784 1900 U14 Boys

Interested in being a Wanda Nipper Sponsor. Contact: Gay Curs at Wanda SLSC on 02 95234343