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Who can I contact in regards to my children's varying needs? |
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Do I need to be at Nippers to support my Child? |
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Do they/can they wear the Wanda uniform so they feel part of the club? |
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Wanda has a strong One-Club culture – Across, Juniors, Senior and Masters - Your kids will wear a Wanda Uniform and be part of the Wanda family
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Registration includes Nipper Cap and Hi-Vis Rash Shirt - Same as other kids (All age groups have different caps for identification - Red Fins have their own cap)
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We are not separate and the kids will have the opportunity to do the 5 Nipper events each week - Swim, Board, Wade, Sprint & Flags and do the education session that every other nipper does
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There is lots of Wanda apparel (Swag) for sale too - Swimwear, Towel, Bags. etc. |
What do I bring? |
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Swimwear (Wetsuit if needed)(PFD if needed)
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Nipper Cap
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Towel
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Goggles
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Sunscreen (Apply at home)
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Hydration
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Anything needed to deal with sensory needs (e.g. Water bottle or wipes to remove sand, Towel for laying on sand, Ear muffs if sound is an issue, etc.) |
How do you encourage reluctant kids? |
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What should I do if there’s a meltdown, refusal, we’re having a bad day or running late? |
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We take our lead from the Parents or Carer on the beach - If at any time your child needs a break, that's ok.
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Some days just don't work at all, so don't feel pressured to be there (or even On-time) if there's a refusal/meltdown going on - There's always next week, and sometime just getting there is the "Win" |
My children love the beach but we aren't that used to waves. |
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Red Fins is an Inclusive \ Relaxed Nipper Program - We work with you and the child on their goals - We are about having fun, participating and making friends, not trying to become the next NutriGrain Ironmen\Women |
Can I transition my Child into the mainstream Nipper program? |
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We were hoping that whilst at Red Fins our child could join in with their age group with support, to allow for socialisation and not feeling segregated. |
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My Child is a competent swimmer - Will they be able to do the Swim and Board activities like other kids their age? |
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Are they able to participate in the beach training outside of Nippers i.e. Sandhills and Athletics track and the Water training?
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Helping Out? |
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Like most kids sports, Nippers runs on Volunteers and the more help we have, the smoother things run and more fun the kids will have each week
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At a minimum – Please be prepared to get a little wet helping out at the water’s edge
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Put your hand up to become an Assistant Age Manager for the group and we welcome additional volunteers
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If you have a carer or therapist that you work with – They are welcomed to help out too |
Helping Out – Becoming Water Safety for the Red Fins
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It would be great to have additional dedicated water safety on our team – I encourage you to consider completing the Bronze Medallion award and becoming a qualified Surf Life Saver – The course is free and you’ll learn CPR, First Aid and Surf Awareness as well as learning Surf Rescue techniques
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You do not need to be an athlete to complete the Bronze Medallion – Many people in the club have completed the requirements (Including myself) and you will gain a base level of fitness during the course - Let me know if you’re interested |
Do we compete? |
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Once a year we join up with the other Inclusive Nipper groups in our local area and run a Funday Carnival – This is a chance for the kids to experience a carnival that supports their needs and is followed up a sausage sizzle and every kids gets a medal
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On the same day as the Funday carnival – The Local 4-Way Carnival will be taking place – There will be inclusive events at this carnival for those that want to compete at a higher level
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The Wanda One Club Carnival runs each year and includes inclusive events
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Other carnivals run across the season inclusive events – including Branch, State and Aussies - If you are interested in competing – Let me known |
What is a Proficiency? |
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Does my Child need to be Proficient? |
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There is no pressure for our kids to become “proficient”, kids that are not “proficient’ will continue to receive 1:1 Water Safety from a qualified Lifesaver when in the water
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There is no pressure for any of the children in the Red Fins program to become proficient unless they want to give it a go, and there is no pressure at Wanda for any child to complete their proficiency - We will offer guidance, support, and encouragement for any child that wants to attempt their proficiency. |
If not Proficient, then what? |
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From a standing position in waist-deep water, perform a front glide, kick for 3m and recover to a secure position
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Perform a back or front float for a few seconds and recover to a secure position
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Float for 1 minute – Un-aided
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Swim 25m – Any Stroke - No Time limit
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Float for 2 minutes – Un-aided
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Swim 50m – Any Stroke - No Time limit
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Float for 3 minutes – Un-aided
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Swim 100m – Any Stroke - No Time limit
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