NIPPERS - Bronte Surf Life Saving Club

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BRONTE
NIPPERS
Review of Season 2009-2010
Bronte Surf Life Saving Club
The First Surf Club in the World Since 1903
Bronte SLSC
Bronte Nippers
Patron
Frank Norton
Life Members
SEASON
U7 Girls – Martin Palfrey
2009 - 2010
U8 Girls – Tim Powell
Our 35th year
Graham Ford
Patricia Garlick
Contents
Peter Garlick
Aden Hopkins
Bronte SLSC 3 • Youth Director’s Report 4-7 • State Gold Medallists 8
Branch & State Finalists 9 • Presentation Day & Perpetual Awards - Girls 10-11
Boys 12-13 • Bronte Junior Ocean Swim 14-15
Graeme Kerr
Age Manager Reports • U6 Girls 16-17 • U6 Boys 18-19
U7 Girls 20-21 U7 Boys 22-23 • U8 Girls 24-25 • U8 Boys 26-27 • U9 Girls 28-29
U9 Boys 30-31 • U10 Girls 32-33 • U10 Boys 34-35 • U11 Girls 36-37
U11 Boys 38-39 • U12 Girls 40-41 • U12 Boys 42-43 • U13 Girls 44-45
U13 Boys 46-47 • U14 Girls 48-49 • U14 Boys 50-51
Peter Sailer
Water Safety 52-54 • Your Bronze Medallion 55
Nipper to Patrol Captain 56-57
Board of Management
AGE
MANAGERS
Col McDermid
Bob Miller
Kerrie Visch
Kevin Walker
Rob Wallace
Chief Operating Officer
Ross Miles
U7 Boys – Col McDermid
U8 Boys – Peter Hunter
U9 Girls – Rob Welborn
U9 Boys – Jack Kalaf
U10 Girls – Tim Ryan
U10 Boys – Michael Bremner
U11 Girls – Karen Swinburn
U11 Boys – Matt Faddy
U12 Girls – Stuart Ridge
U12 Boys – Scott Munro
U13 Girls – Craig Bartlett
U13 Boys – Michael Hendrie
U14 Girls – Garry Luscombe
U14 Boys – Andy Bargenda
PO Box 33, Waverley NSW Australia 2024
President
Graham Ford
Deputy President
David Fleeting
Finance Manager
Rolan Tyrrell
Lifesaving Manager
Nigel Harvey
Competition / Coaching Manager
Chris Kilmurray
Secretary
Kiel Smith
Education Manager
Patrick Keating
Marketing Manager
Coleen O’Neill
Youth Manager
Basil Scaffidi
Phone: 02 9389 6500 Fax: 02 9389 7199 Email: brontesurfclub@sydney.net
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BRONTE NIPPERS REVIEW 2009-2010
BRONTE NIPPERS REVIEW 2009-2010 3
Youth Directors Report
With a record 687 registered Nippers for the 2009/10 season, this was always
going to be a big year. An increase in 30% in our numbers highlights the growth and
popularity in surf lifesaving in recent times and the appeal of Bronte Surf Club.
It was a major goal this season to concentrate on initiating a program that focused
on developing the children into future lifesavers. If we could successfully teach
them at one of Australia’s most difficult beaches, we would all have the comfort of
knowing that our children could swim and save lives anywhere in the world.
We tried many new initiatives this year; some of them worked and some not as
well as we had hoped. The signing desk for attendances proved a winner, as did
providing ball sports on those bad Bronte days. We also encouraged groups to have
more fun in the ocean, whether that was using the IRB’s to practice mock rescues
or paddling to Tamarama or swimming through the Men’s Bogey Hole.
We also reintroduced back into the club
board riding this year. This has been a
welcome return and it was no surprise
that 1 of our 2 gold medalists at the
State Junior Nipper Championships was
Luke Faddy for boardriding and 2 State
Open Board Riding medals were won
by Phoebe and Olivia Miley-Dyer. It was
fantastic to see so many Nippers joining
the surfing competitions on those early
Sunday mornings. Thank you to Matt
Faddy and Peter Strain for running the
junior boardriders program.
Communication was an important focus
this year. For the first time we had an
information booklet and our website
was regularly updated. Another first was
parents volunteering to help Peta Radley
in the merchandise tent. Peta deserves
huge praise for the job she does every Sunday. I would also like to acknowledge
Speedo who this year became our swimwear supplier.
One initiative that did not work was the BBQ roster. Whilst we had many volunteers,
most either do not turn up or would cancel in the week of their allocated slot. Luckily
we could rely on Roley Tyrell, the Ryan family (Paul and Tracie) and Chris “the Egg
Man” Winter to save the day.
We also reintroduced the Junior Ocean Swim, which was held on the morning of the
Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim. In very big and difficult ocean conditions, 70 children
completed the courses, including girls and boys aged 8 years old. To me, watching
this achievement was one of the highlights of the season.
From an outsiders perspective, a Sunday morning at a club appears like ‘organised
chaos’. What occurs over that 3 – 4 hour period is a great credit to not only the
children, but all of the parents, water safety personnel and age managers. From
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the moment Roley Tirrell and Col McDermid help me set up the beach and BBQ at
dawn, to when we close the program at 12pm, there are so many people that help
make the experience for our children on a Sunday enjoyable and very importantly,
safe.
Whilst having fun on a Sunday and lifesaving is the ultimate goal, competitions
always play an important part and this year was no exception. Internally, we had our
club championships held over 2 rounds; one prior to Christmas and the other in the
New Year. The standard in which these championships are run and participated in
are a credit to all involved.
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Youth Directors Report
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Our first external competition was the Waverley Shield held at Bondi. Whilst
To all the Age Managers and their assistants a big thank you. Without you, the
Legend” McDermid ended up successfully running most of the carnival. North
Sunday and for all of those of you who helped out whether that be on the BBQ or
Tamarama Surf Club were the host, Bronte under the leadership of Col “The
Bondi just pipped us for the overall trophy but we performed brilliantly. We won
many medals with Sophie Stuart Jones, Harry Radley, Charlie Kospetos, Cassie
Christopher and Luke Aldous all winning 3 gold medals.
The second major championship was to be the Branch Championships which
is traditionally held before the State Championships. This year the event was
postponed to the end of the season and whilst we did not have a full complement
of competitors, we still managed 27 medals including 5 gold medals with Max Ries
program could not exist. Very importantly to all the parents who came down on a
merchandise tent, or putting flags in the sand on a Sunday. To Jane and Ingrid who
took the attendances for all the young age groups, thank you.
To our “celebrity” trainer Harries who oversaw many kids who took up board training
during the week. The numbers sometimes were incredible and his enthusiasm
and passion never waned. Thank you also to Alex, his beautiful sidekick, to the
Mossman’s who donated generous time in helping us to have boards at training and
also in transporting boards to major competitions. Also thanks to Karen Swinburn
for the many hours she contributes to our program and to the endless willing
helpers like Kylie Alp, Dott Whillier, Simon Francis, Paul Manning and Peter Hunter,
to (dangerously) name but a few. To Paul Szarbo for repairing the many, many
boards, your unseen work is appreciated.
Sarah Stuart-Jones did a wonderful job as the trainer and ‘supercoach’ of the gold
winning all age beach relay team. Jane Ryan was an incredible help as our
person in charge of all of the officials, as was Cathy Ridge who oversaw
our awards presentations. Dave Fleeting and Mike Weale are owed an
incredible debt of gratitude for ensuring our water safety personnel were
always there for us. Special thanks to Deborah Harrigan (LHI Real Estate)
for being the sponsor of our water safety shirts and to Mike Weale (Planit Software
Testing) the sponsor of our State shirts.
To Alice Tricks, our Nipper Captain who represented the club with great distinction.
leading the way with 2 golds. Special mention to Eamon Wright who came down all
the way to Elouera to help out the All Age Beach Relay Team only to discover he
was not to be able to compete because of the rules imposed. A truly unselfish effort.
The pinnacle of competitions is of course the State Championships which were
held again at Swansea Belmont. A record amount of competitors from all clubs in
the state competed. The seriousness taken by some clubs could be seen by the
microphone and walkie talkie systems and the amount of competition managers
they had. Thank god for the Bronte way!
Bronte again excelled with 12 medals including 2 gold medals. One to Luke Faddy
and the other being the blue ribbon sand event, the All Age Beach Relay. Another
special mention to one of our competitors, Morgan Penrey who was the only U12
boy competitor. Not only did he compete in his events but he was seen running up
and down the beach trying to help some of the U13 teams.
To Graham Ford our President and the Board of Management for their
unconditional support for the Nipper program all year. The hours that
Graham spent ensuring that Jamie Bargenda and Luke Aldous could
compete at States this year were incredible. It was fair justice that
the boys ended up winning a State medal. To Ross Miles and Geri
Ford in the office, your assistance is appreciated.
I can think of no greater activity in sport but to be involved in
surf lifesaving on a Sunday. No other sport or activity can give
parents the opportunity to be so involved with their children.
Everyone should be so proud of what the children achieve
on a Sunday. What could be more Australian than to be on
the beach on a Sunday with your friends with the ultimate
reward of knowing that one day our children will save lives.
home, but filled in as the parent support for my 3 girls in their various age groups,
introducing new fun activities on Sundays, a twilight Friday Nipper session,
important for me being my wife Cathy, who not only gave incredible support at
Next season will be BIGGER and BETTER. We will be
picked up the gaps in the various rosters on a Sunday morning and organised
more training options and a few surprises to be announced. SO PLEASE GET
sounding board but she organised those fantastic State shirts, was on the awards
committee, oversaw all of our competition entries and even helped with cataloguing
what boards we had.
well.
There are many people to thank for their assistance this year. I’ll start with the most
the nippers Disco. Leanne Strain was another incredible help as not only a great
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Next years captain will be Max Hendrie and Mattison Bartlett and we wish them
INVOLVED. The more parents that participate, the greater the experience for
you and your children.
I am proud of the season we have had and honoured to have fulfilled the role as
Youth Director at this great club.
State Gold Medallists
Our Branch & State Finalists
SYDNEY BRANCH Under 14 Boys
SYDNEY BRANCH Under 9 Girls
NSW STATE Under 12 Girls
Board Relay • Senior Cameron Relay
• Swim Team • Beach Relay • Male
Board • Ironman • Surf Swim • Board
Rescue • Beach Flags © Luc Aldous,
Lewis Carey, Jamie Bargenda, Will
Ball, Lewis Radley, Liam Byrne, Wilbur
Koslowski
Beach Relay • Surf Team • Swim
• Flags © Georgie Penry, Zoe Hunt,
Lucie Ashbridge, Piper Ajaka, Sarah
Scaffidi, Zoe Welborn, Rachael D,
Georgie Findlay
Beach Relay • Individual Swim
• Beach Sprint • Surf Team © Cassie
Christopher, Frances Ryan, Charlotte
Weale, Gabby McHugh, Meggy Ridge,
Molly Yeldon, Dominica Powell, Sarah
Tricks
Individual Sprint © Rebecca Watson
Beach relay • Individual Sprint • Flags
• Board Relay • Cameron Relay • Surf
Teams © Cassie Christoher, Charlotte
Weale, Frances Ryan, Gabrielle
McHugh, Meghan Ridge, Dominica
Powell, Madison James, Molly Yeldon
Flags • Relay • Wade • Sprint Final
• Flag Final • Wade Relay Final ©
Tommy Lefebvre, Jai Maguire, Elijah
Hooper, Stan Daly, Richie Jenkins,
Matt Dawson, Hugo Lemming, Ben
Manning, Oliver Ferguson, Stan Daly,
Zac Szabo
Flags • Individual Sprint • Beach Relay
© Mattison Ball, Claude Mercer, Maddy
Hendrie, McKenzie Ball
Flags • Individual Board • Ironman
• Cameron • Board Relay © Lucas
Anderson, Tom Faddy, Lucas Varnier,
Nelson Bours
Beach Relay • Individual Sprint •
Surf Team • Individual Board © Lania
Atkins, Georgia Strain, Jess Digby,
Sophie Stuart Jones, Georgia Dyson
Flags • Swim Team • Sprint Relay
• Individualual Swim • Individual Board
© Max Ries, Stu Swinburn, Hugh
O’Neil, Fred Tricks, Patrick Vernon,
Archie Kalaf, Oscar Peter, Joe Kospetas
Ned Wieland, Hugo Podgornik
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Beach Relay © Maggie Digby, Gretel
Fleeting, Arabella Keating Follas, Stella
Ashbridge
Under 10 Boys
Beach Relay • Beach Sprint © Jack
Freer, Sebastian Macdonald, Sholto
Bremner, Bailey Rule
NSW STATE Under 9 Boys
Surf Team • Individual Swim © Stu
Swinburne, Max Reis, Fred Tricks,
Hugh O’Neil
Beach Relay • Surf Team • Beach
Sprint • Board Relay © Sophie Stuart
Jones, Georgia Strain, Jessica Digby,
Lania Atkins, Georgia Dyson, Lania
Atkins, Emily Quinn, Isabel Bremner
Beach Relay • Individual Board • Surf
Teams • Flags • Individual Sprint ©
Maggie Digby, Gretel Fleeting, Stella
Ashbridge, Arabella Folles Keating,
Hannah Scaffidi, Brooke Manning,
Lizzie Welborn
Beach Relay © Jack Freer, Sebastian
Macdonald, Sholto Bremner, Bailey Rule
Individual Swim • Surf Team © Lucas
Anderson, Seamus O’Brein, Tom
Faddy, Lucas Varnier, Daniel Szarbo
A terrific effort in winning gold
medals at the 2010 NSW Age Surf
Life Saving Championships. The
All Age Relay team comprised of
Stan Daly, Max Reis, Sophie Stuart
Jones, Lucas Anderson, Frances
Ryan, Max Hendrie and Liam Byrne.
Winning gold in the U13 Board
Riding was Luke Faddy.
Board Relay • Beach Relay • Flags
© Jamie Bargenda, Luke Aldoius,
Lewis Carey, Liam Byrne, Lewis
Radley, Wilbur Koslowski
Individual Swim, Surf Team © Alice Tricks,
Amy Ridge, Nicola Ryan, Emma Whaling
Individual Swim • Surf Team • Board
Relay © Sarah Scaffidi, Zoe Welborne,
Ruby Swadling, Jess Edser
Flags © Claude Mercer
NSW STATE Special Events
All Age Relay • R&R © Stan Daly, Max
Reis, Sophie Stuart Jones, Lucas
Anderson, Frances Ryan, Max Hendrie,
Liam Byrne, Bella Hunter, Eleanor Ryan
Board Riding, Surf Team, Beach Relay,
Cameron © Luke Faddy, Matt Milliken,
Matt Strain, Chris Dwyer, Dugald
O’Neill, Max Hendrie
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2010 Presentation Day
Major Bond Nipperette Shield
Awarded to an U14’s girl who has
consistently displayed the essential
characteristics of a nipper.
Winner - Alice Tricks/ Amy Ridge
Bronte SLSC
Cadet Encouragement Award
characteristics of a nipper and
displays a keenness to further her
life saving in cadet years.
consistently improved in both water
and sand events
Winner - Sam Barnes
Webster Family Award
Beach Award
Awarded to any girl who has
successfully competed in sprint
and flag events and shows ability to
progress further in these events.
Winner - Cassie Christopher
Charing Cross Hardware
Shield Senior Iron Maidens
Garlick Family Most
Consistent
Awarded to an U13’s and U14’s
girl who has the most points at two
Club Championship days in the
Iron Maiden event.
consistently competed in both
water and sand events, whilst
displaying sportsmanship, ability
and future development and
competence.
Sejuiced Cafe
Most Improved Senior
consistently improved in both
water and sand events.
Winner - Rebecca Watson
Jack Aston Memorial Shield
Outstanding Junior
Awarded to an U12’s girl who
has consistently displayed and
achieved success in both water
and sand events over the last two
seasons
Winner - Isabelle Bremner
General Pants
Encouragement Award
Awarded to an U9’s girl who shows
determination and a willingness to do
her best in each event on a Sunday.
Winner - Zoe Hunt
Col McDermid
Development Award
Awarded to an U8’s girl who shows
determination and a willingness to
do her best in events and Surf Life
Saving.
Winner - Meg Ridge
Winner - Mackenzie Ball
Bronte RSL Shield
Junior Iron Maidens
Bronte Splashers
Swimming Scholarships
girl who has the most points at two
Club Championship days in the
Iron Maiden event.
Awarded to an U9’s and U10’s girl
who shows potential to be strong
swimmers at carnivals.
Winner U11 - Lili Edser
Winner U12 - Meg Ridge
Jimac Trophies Award
Most Improved Junior
Winner - Nicola Ryan
Winner U13 - Greta O’Brien
Winner U14 - Alice Tricks
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2010 Perpetual Awards - Girls
Winner U9 - Georgie Findlay
Winner U10 - Sally Gerard &
Skye Cullen
2010 Presentation Day
Major Bond Chairman Shield
Awarded to an U14’s boy who has
characteristics of a nipper.
Winner - Jamie Bargenda
Ford Family - Cadet
Encouragement Award
Awarded to an U14’s boy who has
characteristics of a nipper and
displays a keenness to further his
life saving in cadet years.
Winner - Lewis Carey
Life Members Senior Iron
Men
boy who has the most points at
two Club Championship days in
the Iron Man event.
Winner U13 - Matthew Strain &
Henry Kamp
Winner U14 - Jamie Bargenda
Bondi Junction RSL
Most Improved Senior
Awarded to an U13’s boy who
has consistently improved in both
water and sand events.
Winner - Jack Clifford
Holloway Family
Outstanding Junior
has consistently displayed and
achieved success in both water
and sand events over the last two
seasons
Winner - Morgan Penry
Easts Leagues Club
Junior Iron Man
boy who has the most points at
two Club Championship days in
the Iron Maiden event.
Winner U11 - Thomas Faddy
Winner U12 - Charlie Kospetas
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2010 Perpetual Awards - Boys
Clovelly Hotel Award
Most Improved Junior
has consistently improved in both
water and sand events
Winner - Lucas Varnier
King Family Award Beach
Award
Awarded to any boy who has
successfully competed in sprint
and flag events and shows ability
to progress further in these
events.
Winner - Liam Byrne
Jimac Trophies Most
Consistent
has consistently competed in
both water and sand events,
whilst displaying sportsmanship,
ability and future development and
competence.
Winner - Joe Shanahan
Bill Moyes Encouragement
Award
shows determination and a
willingness to do his best in each
event on a Sunday.
Winner - Fred Tricks
Col McDermid
Development Award
shows determination and a
willingness to do his best in
events and Surf Life Saving.
Winner - Stan Daly
Bronte RSL Club
Swimming Scholarships
boy who shows potential to be
strong swimmers at carnivals.
Winner U9 - Archie Kalaf
Winner U10 - Tom Hodgson
Parent Award
Awarded to a
Nipper Parent
for outstanding
services to the
club.
Winner - Garry
Luscombe
Bronte Junior Ocean Swim
Bronte Junior Ocean Swim
This year saw the reintroduction of the Bronte Junior Ocean Swim. The event
was held on the same day as the Bondi to Bronte Ocean Swim and we offered 2
courses: A 400 metre swim for the U9’s and U10’s and an 800 metre swim for the
U11 to U14’s.
In incredibly difficult conditions, just on 70 competitors completed the course.
To see children as young as 7 years old running up the beach with big smiles was
one of the highlights of the season.
Winners of the 400 metre category were Stuart Swinburn and Georgia Strain and of
the 800 metre race Amy Ridge and Henry Kamp. It was a great achievement by all
and everyone should be so proud of the competitors.
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Age Manager - Martin Palfrey
Under Six [6] Girls
Well kids your first year at Bronte Nippers has now ended and I hope that each of
you have had fun, gained new found skills in the water and generally learnt so much
about what happens at the Beach and in the Surf. I had the pleasure of coordinating
the Under 6 Boys and Martin Palfrey did a wonderful job with the Under 6 girls. As
usual our numbers were exceptionally high, but overall the figure did not drop as
reflected at our presentation day.
The organisation of such a large group is achieved by having fantastic “parent
participation” and other surf club support. This year in particular I would like to thank
especially Simon Francis, who came on board as a new parent and volunteered to
put together a weekly information sheet for the parents and kids of the U6’s. I have
been involved with Bronte Nippers for 24 years and Simon’s work to this young
group, was the first time I had experienced this type of support in educating the kids
and the parents. Simon recorded the seasons highlights with his camera and I hope
the surf safety tips remain imbedded in your children’s minds, to ensure they are
safe whilst visiting the beach.
Martin and I value so much the support of parents, for at such a young age the surf
can be such a daunting place. By having you each involved and getting in the water
with them to encourage their confidence, it does really help.
The secret to running this age group, we have found, is that kids like to see and do
what others are attempting to do. By holding hands and encouraging all to go into
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Ainsley Taylor • Alannah Nolan • Alea Babeck • Angela Sharkey • Beatrix Jones • Bronte Booth • Charlie Cameron
Charlie Trewin • Chelsea Parker-Burton • Chloe Cullen • Chloe Brooker • Claudia Chepul • Dominique Leeming • Elke Guffogh
• Ella Adam • Emma Le Gech • Evie Wightwick • Francesca Booth • Freya Wilson • Gabrielle Toms • Georgia Maidment
Grace ODonnell • Hannah Mackie • Hannah Ricci • Imogen Spence • Isabella Rajek • Jaya Morison • Kaitlyn Francis
Kiara Shine • Laetitia Bartho Wilcher • Lilly Wong • Lola Walker • Luca Chapple • Lucinda Edwards • Lucy Lamont
Lucy Wentworth • Lulla Flanagan • Luly Knowles • Maddison Farrow • Maddison Neill • Madison Souvlis
Maggie Bolas • Maya Berhard • Mia Agostini • Mila Hodgson • Molly Macneal • Morgan Gaden • Olivia Southall
Olivia Wentworth • Paris Mpimperias • Pippa Sutherland • Poppy Jensen • Rosa Larkin • Samantha Janson • Scarlett Banks
• Sienna Gracanin • Sofia Killalea • Sophie Scaffidi • Sophie Wishart • Tegan Purbrick • Yasmin Fadel • Zoe Salmon
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Age Manager - Col McDermid
Under Six [6] Boys
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the waves is the first step. All parents should have seen so much improvement from
day one to end of season. The running and swimming and exercise is so healthy for
the growth of the children. You should all be proud
of that growth.
I was so sorry I could not be at our final award presentation day, as I was away at
the National Surf Carnival in Queensland. It is also a fun day where we hand out the
achievement medals and bring out the water slide and let the kids really remember
and cherish their first year in Bronte Nippers. I do hope your child has enjoyed the
season.
Next year you will all move up into the U7 age group. The challenge to the parents
is to continue to be involved, to put your hands up to be helpers and even put
yourselves forward to obtain your surf certificates (Bronze Medallion). Qualified Life
Saving parents are the back bone of Bronte Nippers. So why not come on board as
a family. Take an active part.
I look forward to seeing you all again next season on Bronte Beach. Unfortunately
Martin and I will stay back to welcome the next wave of new recruits of U6’s. I am
sure that your parents will put up their hands to lead you forward to be Life Savers.
Thanks for the memories.
Col McDermid (U6 Boys) & Martin Palfrey (U6 Girls)
Participation Awards • Aleks Keats • Alex Levy • Alex Brown • Aodan Byrne • Archie Ekert • Archie Wilkinson • Ashton
Springett • Billy Deutsch • Brodie Hendrie • Cameron Friezer • Casey Flior • Charlie Michell • Charles Kelso • Cooper Reid
Daniel Chick • Daniel McSweeny • Darcy Ferguson • Dylan Freeman • Edyn Harapin • Ethan Blesson • Finn Nebauer
Guilym Young • Guss Burgess-Hoar • Harley Vanderplank • Harry Randall • Harry Staines • Hugo Hardwick • Hugo Lefebvre
Isaac Coombes • Jack McIntosh • Jack Rigg • Jack Studholme • James Olsen • Jet Hendrie • Jimmy Ashbridge
Jones Rielly • Joshua Tainton • Joshua Taleb • Jude Harding • Kalan Murdoch • Kyle Soepono • Lachlan Butler
Louis Mercer • Luca Bisa • Luca Manton • Magnus Lahra • Marcus Podgornik • Matthew Fatouris • Max Ryan
Niki Aravena • Noah Paver • Oliver Gaston • Oliver Kleppich • Oliver Morahan • Oliver Sacks • Sam Logan • Sammy
Salcedo Rose • Samuel Hughes • Sebastian Kritikides • Tanna Bellear • Tate Duran • Tom Cannane • Thomas Gillespie
Thomas Hammett • Thomas Littler • Thomas Stilbeck • Will Hartwig • Yani Hickey • Zac Kennedy
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Age Manager - Sue Rogers
Under Seven [7] Girls
The U7 girls started the season with a fun competition to name their group. The
overwhelming favourite chosen was “The U7 Bronte Bluebottles”.
This season’s aim was to educate the “Bluebottles” in water, beach safety and
nipper skills while having as much fun as possible. We challenged our “Bluebottles”
to wading in deeper water which by the end of the season was a huge success and
enjoyed by all. Another favourite activity was swimming in the pool and Bogey Hole
using our “magic hoops”. The girls gained confidence ducking under and through
the hoops in preparation for swimming in the ocean waves. The girls enjoyed our
board sessions when they could practice running with the boards into the water to
start paddling.
On the sand the “Bluebottles” eagerly ran in the flags and relay races. Finally to
encourage our nipper group to care for our environment we included a beach hunt
where they collected many items off the beach to help clean it up.
A huge thanks to all the parents who helped out every week and thank you “fluro
yellow shirts” you helped make it a great season. Lastly a big Thank-you to all the
“Bluebottles” who always came along every Sunday with huge smiles on their faces
willing to try any activity we posed to them. You are all great Life Savers of the
future. Keep swimming and see you next season.
Participation Awards • Abigail Edwards • Alexandra Roberts • Alexandra Webster • Alice Hodgson • Amare Batho Wilcher
Amelia Mackie • Amy Wade • Amelie Taylor • Andree Mackenzie • Annabelle Agastoni • April Booth • Ava Loiterton
Ava O’Brien • Brooke Jones • Bronte Gooch • Charlize Rule • Charley Barnes • Chloe Faddy • Daisy Parkinson • Elia Gil-Munoz
Eliza Finlayson • Ella Rigg • Emily Macvis • Emily Nolan • Evie Cibej • Flora Parkinson • Geeta Davies • Grace Stuart-Jones
Hannah Tainton • Isabella Fadel • Isabella Maidment • Isabella Monroe • Isabella Southall • Issey Cotton • Issey Morris
Jessica Larkin • Lara Finlayson • Lara Jacobs • Lara Wolff • Lauren Kwong • Lauren Phillips • Lilli Hogan • Lilli Odriscol
Lilly Borrud • Lola Walker • Lucia Carlton • Lucy Giuffrida • Lucy Stratton • Macushla Flanagan • Madeline Sloan
Meghan Palmer • Mia Agostini • Miako Alat • Michaela Dyson • Millie Brooke • Molly Smith • Nioka Thomas • Olivia
Gotting Olivia Rensford • Phoebe Moore • Pia Dunlop • Raphaella Robeson • Rosa Rodriguez • Ruby Kilbane • Ruby Ward
Sage Carruthers • Sally Williams • Sarah Morris • Sophia Minnett • Taffy O’Neil • Tilly Fox • Uma Volkmer • Vivienne Lee
Zara Gracanin • Zara Rubinsztein • Zara Sheldrick-Aboud
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Age Manager - Anthony Ries
Under Seven [7] Boys
We started the year with over 60 registrations and on day one both boys and age
managers were nervous. The boys for facing the intimidating Bronte surf and the
managers with the legendary shoes of Col McDermid to fill!
There was a distinct contrast between all the boys in October versus March. Whilst
early there was some trepidation to enter the surf and dive for flags. By the end of the
year the smiles were priceless as they charged into the surf on boards and wade
and ate sand as they attacked the flags. The boys have really developed their surf
and beach skills over the course of the year and look more than ready to progress
further and enter the field of competition as U8’s next year.
I would like to thank all the parents for bringing their children down early every
Sunday morning and helping out with 60 energetic budding surf life savers. I would
also like to thank all the water safety who jumped in the water rain, hail, shine, or
tsunami to assist the boys in developing their water skills. Hopefully we will have
more volunteers doing their bronze medallion to assist with water safety as the boys
progress further in the water.
Finally I would like to thank the boys. Their progression over the year was
phenomenal, and those sandy faced smiles make it all worth while. I hope to see as
many of you back as U8’s next season.
Participation Awards • Aidan Volpatti • Alex Anderson • Archie Benuska • Archie Springett • Arthur Donaldson
Bailey Grozdanovski • Benjamin Adams • Billy Bourdaniotis • Brodie Buerckner • Byron Middleton • Byron Scott
Charlie Carmont • Charlie Knowles • Cassius Scott • Dane Perica • Duke Wieland • Dylan Purbrick • Ethan King
Ethan Mulder • Felix Greenwood • Flynn Botella • Gabe Joseph • Harris Kucukalic • Harry Jensen • Ike Bennell
Isaac May • Jakub Kamen • James Occhiuto • Jarvis Banfield • Joe Kalaf • Julian Ajaka • Kell Plater • Kevin Jackson
Lachlan Findlay • Lachlan Stephens • Louis Blom • Luca Rossi • Luke Small • Mackenzie Ekert • Marcus Podgornik
Mavi Alat • Max Tobin • Maxim Zahra • Mitchell Scott • Oliver Blackett • Oscar McGivern • Rex Crabb • River Penn
Rohan Keni • Rory Dalton • Tibet Fidan • Toby Loxton • Tom Harriman • Tommy Cannane • Tommy Michell • Thomas Nesbitt
Tyler Flior • Samuel Braun • Will Rumi • Will Wright • William Nourse • William Polich • William Ries • Zachary DeJersey
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Age Manager - Tim Powell
Under Eight [8] Girls
The introduction of the Surf Education curriculum, the need to learn new skills
in preparation for ocean swimming and paddling next year and our first year of
competition made 2009/2010 a busy and rewarding summer for the U8 girls.
The age manager team and the wider parent group worked with the girls on skills to
get them confidently in and out of the water whether swimming or on a board.
While cold water in early October and a few girls new to the beach made for some
tentative first steps, by the end of the summer our group was confident about hitting
the Bogey Hole either swimming, board paddling or through one of the many drills
invented to keep things fun. We also had a number of U8 parents qualify for their
Bronze Medallions and other parents who under took the competition officials
course.
We had a big group of competitors for Waverley Shield, the South Maroubra
Carnival, Sydney Branch and State Age Championships.
A big thank you to Col McDermid for his work training our state team for the wade
events.
A special thanks goes to my fellow age managers David Pysden and Jane
Needham for all their work to keep the summer fun and educational and keeping our
girls and their parents well informed about the nipper program.
Club Champion
Claude Mercer
Club Champion Runner-Up
Madeline Hendrie
Beach Award
Mattison Ball
Water Award
Mia Clark
Most Improved / Consistent
Isla Watchman-Naher
Participation Awards • Alexia Brazil • Amelia Banks • Angela DellaFranka • Avalon Davis • Bethany Kelly • Bridget Lennon
• Carina Brown • Charlotte Pysden • Claudia Freer • Daisy Hogan • Eia Hickey • Ella Swan • Emily Sacks • Erin Griffin
Georgie Bolden • Gisele Weishan • Grace Guthrie • Harriet Powell • Helena Hudson • Isobel Nourse • Jade James
Kristen O’Sullivan • Lola Horton-Stephens • Lucy Haig • Lucy Larkin • Lucy Uhd • Maddy Hassall • Mckenzie Ball
Rachel Jammy • Ruby Burgess-Hoar • Ruby Bullen • Sarah McLean • Sarah Rice • Saskia Collins • Saskia Ferster
Simona Noulas • Sophie Wentworth • Stella Darling • Sydney Brierley • Tamara Mason • Tallulah Adams
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Age Manager - Peter Hunter
Under Eight [8] Boys
The U8 boys had a great year for Bronte. Alot of confidence
was gained in the Water as conditions made it favourable for
plenty of wading, swimming and board training which will be
a tremendous lead into next season. We had some excellent
sand competition throughout the year and unearthed some
exciting young runners who will be further improved after this
years experience.
The boys had their first taste of competition through
Carnivals at Bondi, South Maroubra, Swansea and Elouera
and all competitors performed extremely well. We were
especially proud of Stan Daly’s growth in confidence , which
culminated in representing the U8’s in the All Aged Relay at
the State Carnival, who won Gold.
Overall, a wonderful effort from all the boys. We’d also like
to extend our sincere thanks to our fantastic water safety
parents who were so supportive of the group throughout the
year. Also to our BBQ helpers, thanks for your help as well.
Finally, thanks to Basil for all his tireless work and support for
Bronte Nippers.
Club Champion
Jai Maguire
Richard Jenkins
Beach Award
Thomas Lefebvre
Water Award
Ben Manning
Hugo Leeming
Participation Awards • Aedan Moloney • Alexander Rumi • Angus Hendricks • Aston O’Sullivan • Billy Hunter • Caleb Neill
Coby Sharp • Conrad Pender • Dylan Loulli • Elijah Hooper • Elliot Wong • Felix Smith-Ferguson • Felix Blake • Finn Cole
Gideon Blinder • Graham Felton • Harry Hughes • Harry Janson • Harry Moran • Harry Randall • Hugh McSweeny
Jack Ricci • Jack Taleb • Jaime Jackson • Jake Peterson • James Olsen • James Waterhouse • Jasper Gardiner
Jordan Bloom • Juay Kennedy • Lachlan Foley • Logan Graham • Marcus Podgonik • Mark Hederson • Mats Lea
Matthew Dawson • Matthew Grafen • Matthew Jarjoura • Max Cholakos • Nicholas Quinn • Nicholas Szabo
Noah Edwards • Oliver Ferguson • Oliver Rankine • Oliver Rinder • Oscar Gasson • Paddy Power • Peter Tsakonas
Raffaele Hughes • Rex Paver • Robert Zeilic • Ryan Breslin • Sebastian Gilchrist • Sebastian Melki • Spencer Sewell
Stan Daly • Thomas Ramsay • Tom Soepono • Tyler Harapin • Will Harding • William Brown • Xavier Heslop-Kelly
Zach Pobereznic • Zach Szabo
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Age Manager - Rob Welborn
Under Nine [9] Girls
This year our girls were faced for the first time with
the challenges of surf swimming and board racing
as part of their weekly activities.
I was very proud of the transition from fear to
confidence in the water made by many of the girls
this year despite the rough conditions we often
faced on Sunday mornings.
The management of this group was very much a
team effort and I would like to extend thanks to
all parents who helped out with management and
water safety, particularly Tessa Swadling, Matt
Loxton, Steve Cannane, Holly Findlay and Amy
Somes.
On the competition front, our group did very well at
Waverley Shield with a huge points tally. At State
our representatives competed in the board relay
final and swim team final. At Branch we won silver
in the sprint relay and bronze in the swim team.
Many thanks also to Basil for his tireless help in
coordinating activities and competitions.
Club Champion
Sarah Scaffidi
Jessica Edser
Beach Award
Georgie Penry
Water Award
Ruby Swadling
Zoe Welborn
Nina Cannane
Participation Awards • Aggie Dawes • Aisling Harrison • Amelia Kamp • Anna Loxton • Annabel Staines • Celeste Towning
• Charlotte Nesbitt • Elisha McMorrow • Frances Smith • Francesca Roberts • Georgie Findlay • Ginger Cordell • Jessica
Brooke • Kate Ferrier • Lucia Rodi • Lucie Ashbridge • Madeleine Scott • Megan McCue • Piper Ajaka • Rachael Darling •
Sarah Larkin • Sofia Holmgren • Sophie West • Zoe Hunt
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Age Manager - Jack Kalaf
Under Nine [9] Boys
The cool waters of early October didn’t dampen the enthusiasm on registration day
with 47 boys signing for the 09/10 nipper season. As the water warmed up so did
our second year of inter-club competition.
With a very good performance in our first competitive hit out (The Waverley Shield in
November), we had the boys eager for a bigger representative stage. With our sand
and water skills honed to perfection the much anticipated clash in the Shire resulted
another solid effort!
As we took to the F3 in mid-February, the boys had some unfinished business to
settle on the beach at Swansea-Belmont for the NSW State Carnival. Four of our
swimmers finished with silver in the team swim event - M Ries, S Swinburn, H
O’Neil and F (the Bull) Tricks.
But the enthusiasm of the core group on our regular Sunday mornings was the
foundation to a truly enjoyable year.
I’ll look forward to seeing you all on the beach again this October. Kneesup!
Club Champion
Max Ries
Stuart Swinburn
Beach Award
Patrick Veron
Water Award
Hugo Podgornik
Hugh O’Neill
Participation Awards • Archie Anderson • Archie Crabb • Archie Kalaf • Benjamin Hardwick • Charlie Burgess-Hoar
Daniel Webb • Felix Gardiner • Fred Tricks • Harrison Dyson • Harry Blackett • Jack Mossman • Jack Murdoch
Jack Soepono • James Ritchie • Jem Clayton-Jones • Joe Kospetas • Joseph Wightwick • Luca Febbo • Mackenzie Leamon
Max Freer • Max Inglis • Maximilian Weale • Maximus Cotton • Milan Vadnjal • Ned Wieland • Oscar Peter • Reg Dowse
Ryan Lee • Samuel Gaden • Thomas Hogan • Thomas Larkin • Westly Chesta-Lepine
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Age Manager - Tim Ryan
Under Ten [10] Girls
The U10 Girls had another wonderful year. A strong focus was placed on water
skills, and in particular surf skills. There was significant improvement and all girls are
now stronger swimmers and can confidently take on the best of what Bronte Beach
can dish up!
Some valuable skills were learnt when on a few occasions girls were caught in a rip.
With out panic the scenario was assessed and the girls responded admirably and
were able to safely negotiate there way back to shore. It’s great that the girls now
have a life long skill that will always help keep them safe!
Emphasis was also placed on board riding and many girls are now “carving up”
the waves. We were also pleased to concentrate a few sessions on rescue skills,
incorporating basic CPR.
At competitions some girls did extremely well. Congratulations to the sprint relay
team for a silver at State and gold at Branch, also to the surf team for winning
bronze at State.
Finally I would like to thank the girls for their marvellous efforts, they always try their
best and have fun! Thanks also to the water safety team, Basil and my assistants
Peter and Therese.
See everyone on the Beach in 2010-11.
Club Champion
Georgia Strain
Sophie Stuart-Jones
Beach Award
Lania Atkins
Water Award
Jessie Digby
Matilda Needle
Participation Awards • Ally Hunter • Annabelle Powell • Arran Iedema • Astrid Henderson • Ciara McLean • Emilie Maradan
Emily Quinn • Gemma Hassall • Georgia Dyson • Georgina Ryan • Grace Kleppich • Helena Moloney • Hollie Buerckner
India Swinton • Isabel Bremner • Jessica Needle • Juliette Harms • Kristie McDowell • Kyra McMorrow • Laura Hooper
Lucy Murdoch • Lulu Edwards • Mia LeBerre • Rosie Pether • Sally Gerrard • Skye Cullen • Skye Mitchell-Innes
Sophie Tsakonas • Tara O’Sullivan • Tori Zirinsky
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Age Manager - Michael Bremner
Under Ten [10] Boys
This year we had around 43 boys, most making very regular appearances, with a
very good turnout for Waverley Shield and Branch at Elouera. We had about 10
go to State. The highlight of the year was the enthusiasm with which the boys took
to the water and how much they have developed their skills. We did several mini
oceans swims with nearly the full contingent of boys. And they all now have to be
dragged off the boards at the end of the sessions on Sundays.
The U10 Boys are all quite strong in beach events, with 6 very good runners. We
first went to the State Titles in the U8’s in 2008, where we were eliminated in the
Sprint Relay semi-finals due to disqualification for an incorrect batten change. In
2009, throughout the year, we had beaten every team except North Bondi who were
exceptional. At the State Titles we beat them in the semis and we were in a great
position to get a medal. Sadly we dropped the batten, going from 2nd to 8th position
during the race!
In 2010 the other teams were much the same as the previous years, but North
Cronulla being the standouts. We beat all teams in our semi-final, except North
Cronulla. At this stage I was quietly confident of a Bronze 3rd or 4th position at the
worst. When we came in 2nd to North Cronulla, everyone, especially the boys were
ecstatic. Finally they made it after three years. That’s perseverance!
I would like to thank my assistant Jacinta, the fantastic crew of water safety, Jason,
Toni, Jerry, Amanda, Mark, Michael, Adam, Gavin, Malcolm, Jen F, Peter, Wilbur,
and Peter and also Harries for his very special and gruelling training, as well as
Basil, Dave F, and the whole surf crew for their support.
Club Champion
Sholto Bremner
Jack Freer
Beach Award
Sebastian McDonald
Water Award
Ben Wishart
Max Bolden
Participation Awards • Bailey Rule • Campbell Rankine • Dane King • Dan Lee • Dylan Jackson • Ewan Wall
Finn Koslowski • Harry Radley • Hugo Lahra • Hunter Foley • Jacques Pender • Joe Shanahan • Joshua Sacks
Joshua Wilkinson • Liam Booth • Liam Corr • Liam Janson • Lucas Hempton • Mark Brown • Matthew Buchanan
Michael Felton • Oliver Finlayson • Oskar Straatveit • Robie McHugh • Ruben Wall • Tom Hodgson • Thomas Daly
Thomas Corr • William Ferster • Zachariah Ball
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Age Manager - Karen Swinburn
Under Eleven [11] Girls
This summer was another great year for the “Red” Girls. Over the years their
confidence and their ability in the surf has grown and grown. This year was no
exception – just when you thought they had reached their limit they stepped up to
the next level. In this group we now have many potential future Life Savers, which is
ultimately one of the main goals of Nippers.
During the year there were many highlights: swimming from the pool and back to
the beach was a terrific effort from the girls, particularly for some who prefer to stay
safely on the sand; competing in the Bronte Junior Ocean Swim in tough conditions
– yes the girls were scared but they swam and swam well; paddling from Bronte to
Mackenzie’s and back; watching as they listened Dave Fleeting explain the basics
of resuscitation and then practicing in pairs.
But the most memorable and proudest moments were the two rounds of Club
Championships. To see all girls participate in the surf race, most in the board race
and 15 take part in the Iron Person was fantastic. It just demonstrated their growth in
confidence. This wasn’t about winning but the joy of participating, doing their best and
achieving something that for some, a few years ago, would not have been possible.
This year four girls were selected to attend the Sydney Branch Development Camp
– a reward for their consistency and dedication over the years at Nippers. On the
competition side of things we sent teams to all Carnivals and medals were won at all
levels. The girls supported each other and generally had a great time.
A big thank you to my assistants, Carrie Follas, Amy Somes and Willie Whillier!
Without their help Sundays and Carnivals would not have run as smoothly as they
did. Thank you to all the parents for their support throughout the season - with water
safety, BBQ duty, manning the attendance desk, helping on the merchandise stall
and just being there for your daughter. You helped make our job easier.
Club Champion
Arabella Keating-Follas
Lili Edser
Beach Award
Maggie Digby
Water Award
Emily Swinburn
Brooke Manning
Participation Awards • Annie McCardie • Brooke Manning • Catlin Bartlett • Gretel Fleeting • Hannah Scaffidi • Harriet
Findlay • Imogen Brazil • Kate Haig • Lizzie Welborn • Mackenzie Whiller • Peta Mossman • Rhiannon Carr • Samantha
Dawson • Stella Ashbridge • Susanna Li • Teana Teahuahu-Tana Trewin Flanagan • Willow Westwood
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Age Manager - Matt Faddy
Under Eleven [11] Boys
This year will go down in the annals as one of the best for the U11 boys.
We consistently had a team of 16 young men ready to take on the conditions that
Bronte was dishing out.
As a result we had a high number of days in the surf, including swims from the
Bogey Hole around to the beach and board paddles across to Mackenzie’s. The
improvement, particularly in the swim and board paddling was clearly evident during
the season. We also spent time developing the boys Life Saving skills including
board rescues, resuscitation and discussing water conditions.
Due to the great support of both Claude and Helen, the boys excelled both at Bronte
and at the Carnivals. We thoroughly enjoyed spending time with the team each
Sunday. Thanks also goes to the parents who gave support to the boys.
For the first time the U11’s fielded teams in all the water team events at Waverley
Shield, Branch and State Championships. The boys gave a strong account of
themselves. Gold medals were won by both Lucas Anderson (State Title All Age
Relay) and Lucas Varnier (Branch Flags).
It was great to see the further development of the team spirit and the obvious
enjoyment that the boys were having participating in the team events. With a little
training over winter we will no doubt see further improvement in both the beach and
the water.
We look forward to another great year with the U12 boys in 2010/2011.
Club Champion
Lucas Anderson
Nelson Bours
Beach Award
Lucas Varnier
Water Award
Thomas Faddy
Seamus O’Neill
Participation Awards • Andrew Brown • Ben Psyden • Cody West • Daniel Szabo • Finn O’Sullivan • Jack Stevens
Lachlan Smith • Michael Ferrier • Nathan Harapin • Oliver Ajaka • William Della Franca
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Age Manager - Stuart Ridge
Under Twelve [12] Girls
Once again the level of participation of this group was outstanding, both week to
week on Sunday mornings and at the various carnivals we attended throughout the
season. The level of confidence of the girls has now reached a level where, despite
the group’s size, long swims out the back or a paddle round to Tamarama are
undertaken with little drama.
In competition we had a great turn out at Waverley Shield, South Maroubra,
Branch and our biggest ever team of 14 going to Swansea for the State Age
Championships. As well as finally cracking a State medal with the sprint relay team
of Charlotte, Cassie, Frances and Gabrielle winning silver, our depth was shown
with another 6 girls also competing in State finals – Meggie, Sarah, Dominica and
Molly in the Surf Teams as well as Eleanor and Bella Hunter in the R&R.
As usual the team spirit was fantastic. In particular, fielding 3 board relay teams
after about 10 hours on the beach on very long first day at Swansea and the two
Cameron relay teams at Branch, bringing the beach and water competitors together,
were highlights. Of the individual performances, Cassie deserves a special mention,
winning medals in both the Flags and Beach Sprint at Waverley Shield and Branch
and making both finals at State.
I was also very proud to see so many of the girls having a go at the Bronte Junior
Ocean Swim in challenging conditions. Well done to Meg, Charlotte, Sarah,
Dominica, Kate, Bella H, Bella P, Eleanor, Emily R, and Molly.
And a big thanks again for all the support from the parents, both with running the
group on Sundays and at carnivals and the assistance from the large contingent of
water safety. The continuing enthusiasm of this group is a credit to everyone.
Club Champion
Charlotte Weale
Meghan Ridge
Beach Award
Frances Ryan
Water Award
Emily Ryan
Sarah Tricks
Participation Awards • Bronte Wilson • Cassandra Christopher • Chloe Malmoux-Setz • Dominica Powell • Eleanor Ryan
Emily Harmon • Gabrielle McHugh • Indra Heslop-Bolchowiak • Isabella Hunter • Isabella Peter • Isabella Stringer
Jessica Wilkinson • Kate Quinn • Kyandra Carr • Laura Guines • Liana McMorrow • Lili Hardwick • Liv Straatveit
Lois Armstrong • Madison James • Molly Yeldon • Natalie McDowell • Robyn Copeland • Stephanie Vella
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Age Manager - Scott Munro
Under Twelve [12] Boys
This group comprised 19 boys of various skill levels. The highlights for this year for
mine, was the overall improvement of the squad and their development of life saving
skills.
Tanner Atkins proved his all round ability by winning the Club Championship. Charlie
Kospetas was a close second and went on to claim the Iron Man title. Luke Veron
excelled in the water and Jack Needle “burned up the sand” by winning many of
the beach sprint events. Morgan Penry was our outstanding competitor and was a
worthy recipient of the Holloway prize for outstanding efforts at competition.
The mighty twins, Brendan and Lachlan Contarino joined the squad this year.
In their first year as Junior Surf Life Savers, these lads showed great tenacity,
application and tried so hard at improving their surf skills. Brendan and Lachlan
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were a delight to have in the squad and were jointly awarded the “Most Improved”
trophy.
Will Manton, Harrison Murdoch, Will Morton, Max Munro and Josh Besser all went
well and proved their capabilities in the tough Bronte conditions.
I would like to thank all the parents that assisted throughout the year for their
support and also the water safety and administrative volunteers for “making it
happen”.
Club Champion
Tanner Atkins
Charlie Kospetas
Beach Award
Jack Needle
Water Award
Luke Veron
Brendan Contarino
Lachlan Contarino
Participation Awards • Benjamin Little • Harrison Murdoch • Josh Besser • Maxwell Munro • Morgan Penry • Will Morton
William Manton
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A big thanks to those people who supplied us photos for this Review.
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Age Manager - Craig Bartlett
Under Thirteen [13] Girls
It was great to return to the age group after a couple of years as Youth Director. The
group was down on numbers with only 12 girls registering for the season but this
can be attributed to a greater focus on water activities.
Although the group was small I really appreciated the commitment shown by all
the girl that attended most weeks. Sara Szabo once again was a stand-out, always
being there to give it her all whether it was a normal Sunday, or at competitions.
The conditions this season allowed us to get in the water most weeks, which greatly
improved the girls swimming and paddling skills. With the water gods being so
kind it also provided a great opportunity to practice rescue skills with the board and
tube. On the odd occasion where we were kept out of the water we were able to
concentrate on resuscitation skills. This will be beneficial next year when the girls go
for their Surf Rescue Certificate.
The girls competed strongly at Waverley Shield and State. With the re-scheduling
of Branch, only Rebecca Watson was able to represent the U13 girls at Elouera.
She did us proud by winning a silver medal on the sprint track. Greta O’Brien had
another great year overall and won the Club Championship for the second year
running. Special congratulations to Maddy Bartlett who was selected as Nipper
Captain for the next season.
Next season will be the girls’ final year as nippers, and I am looking forward to
watching them gain their SRC and attend their first patrols as they move towards
becoming Life Savers.
Club Champion
Greta O’Brien
Madison Bartlett
Beach Award
Rebecca Watson
Water Award
Sara Szabo
Tori King
Participation Awards • NONE!!!
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Age Manager - Michael Hendrie
Under Thirteen [13] Boys
The U13 boys began the season with the enthusiasm of any 13 year old boy
undertaking his eighth year of nippers. There was a sense of ground hog day as
the boys went through the motions of another season of nippers. This year we took
a back seat as the boys have now acquired better water skills than many of the
parents. In fact the core group of a dozen or so boys are now well equipped to take
on the challenge of the SRC and patrols in the 2010/11 season.
The boys enjoyed the revitalized surfing program offered by Bronte. The charge was
led by Luke Faddy and Jack Clifford, with these two boys showing the rest of us how
to catch a wave. Luke Faddy went on to win the Gold medal in U13 Surfing at the
State championships, the only individual medal won by a Bronte nipper. Not to be
outdone, Jack won the U13 surfing gold medal at Sydney Branch.
Max Hendrie represented the boys beautifully on the sand and ran an extremely
quick and strong led to help the All Age Bronte team win the Gold medal at State.
Frances Ryan commented that changing the baton with Max is like getting your
arms ripped off!! Max Hendrie, Dugald O’Neill, Matt Strain, Chris Dwyer and Matt
Milliken made up the team events at State competing in the finals of swim teams,
Cameron relay and the beach relay.
Sundays on the beach were relaxed and there was plenty of time in the water,
paddles to Tama, swims out the back and body bashing in the shories. We look
forward to the final season in nippers for this group of boys who should turn into an
impressive group of surf lifesavers. Keep an eye out for news about the SRC which
we hope to undertake at the end of Term 3 holidays. Thanks to Basil for all his work
and to all the parents who year after year continue to help this group of boys.
Club Champion
Matthew Strain
Max Hendrie
Beach Award
Dugald O’Neill
Water Award
Luke Faddy
Lachlan Haig
Participation Awards • Emanuel Cordato • Henry Kamp • Jack Clifford • Mathew Millikin • Stuart Veron • Alex Duncan
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Age Manager - Garry Luscombe
Under Fourteen [14] Girls
This has been the final season for the U14 Girls and in many ways it is sad to think
I won’t be seeing them every Sunday next summer, as I have for the last 8 years.
However, it has been a wonderful experience to see them all grow and develop into
mature and competent young ladies and lifesavers.
The culmination of nippers is undertaking the Surf Rescue Certificate training and
assessment, which was the focus of the first half of the season. The girls were
terrific students and applied themselves enthusiastically to
learning and training, which showed when they all successfully completed both the
theory and practical elements of the final assessment. Congratulations to all of
them and well done!! On behalf of the girls, I would particularly like to thank Reay
McGuiness for the time he put in with the girls during their SRC training. All of the
girls have since started patrols on the beach.
The remainder of the season was taken up mainly by competition at which the girls
performed strongly. We had seven girls at State, with the most pleasing results
being in the team events: finalists in the swim teams and semi-finalists in the sprint
relay.
After so many years at nippers there are many people to thank. I would like to join
the U14 Girls in thanking the following people (if I have forgotten anyone, please
forgive me): Rob Wallace, Lindsay Cotterill, Craig Bartlett and Basil Scaffidi for there
time and energy in managing nippers; Dave Fleeting, Mike Weale and all the water
safety; Col McDermid for..... (the list is too long!) Last, but certainly not least, all the
U14 Girls’ parents, particularly Stuart Ridge, Matt Tricks, Dave Cowper, Jane Ryan
and Sally Fleeting without whom I couldn’t have done the job.
I would like to wish the all girls the very best in their future endeavours and look
forward to seeing them on patrol in the coming seasons.
Club Champion
Amy Ridge
Alice Tricks
Beach Award
Sophie Corr
Water Award
Lucy Cowper
Emma Whaling
Participation Awards • Anna Collins • Catlin Winterbotham • Courtney Besser • Mikaela Davis • Nicola Ryan • Polly Fleeting
Sophie Valdeck
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Age Manager - Andy Bargenda
Under Fourteen [14] Boys
I have been fortunate enough to be involved with Junior Surf Life Saving for the past
9-10 seasons either as an age manager or a surf coach and I must say this year
has been the most pleasing.
I had the pleasure of watching these boys develop into a fine bunch of competent
young men who have excelled in the challenges this year presented to them. They
were enlightening, pleasant, with their personalities evolving as the year wore on.
Overall they were keen to improve their water skills in particular when the boys were
going through their SRC. They all showed they wanted to improve and encouraged
others to follow one another’s lead allowing them to bond into a wonderful group.
Congratulations to all the boys who competed at the Sydney Branch and NSW State
Age Championships, with Luc, Jamie, Lewis C, Will, Lewis R,
Wilbur, Jeremy and Liam who all won a medal, which again continues a wonderful
tradition of the highest level of success. Undoubtable the highlight of the season
was our State Silver medal in the board relay by, Luc, Lewis C and Jamie. A
fantastic and well deserved result, and shows the application to hard training
eventually reaps the benefits.
Also a very close finish for our beach relay team, Wilbur, Lewis C, Liam and Luc
who were beaten into 4th position by a couple of hundredths of a second. Well done
Boys. I must make mention of Lewis Carey, who after 8 years of competing and
training finally achieved a podium finish.
I would also like to thank Basil for his efforts and dedication to Bronte Nippers and
always making himself available when needed.
It has been a wonderful chapter in our lives. I hope you all have enjoyed this journey
as we have. God bless Bronte, apparently he surfs there!
Club Champion
Jamie Bargenda
Liam Byrne
Beach Award
Lewis Radley
Wilber Koslowski
Water Award
Lewis Carey
Jesse Botella
Participation Awards • Cameron McArthur • Charlie Peter • Henry Nurick • Jeremy Shanahan • Lukas Raine • Luke Aldous
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Bronte Water Safety
Bronte Water Safety
Gaby Naher
Bronze Medallion: 4 months
Children: Isla (U8), Djuna to start 2010/11
I really like being in the water with the
girls at the beach and not just being
a spectator. My kids seem to think it’s
quite cool that their mum is out there and
that’s nice. I really prefer to be involved
than to just hang around waiting.
Interesting story: Yesterday was my last
patrol of the season, it was a warm
afternoon and the waves were unusually
benign for Bronte. My 8-yr-old daughter
came with me as it was a shorter than
usual patrol and two of the others on
We asked a few of our nipper parents what they
like about their role as a Water Safety Officer
Matt Loxton
Jane & Paul Ryan
Bronze Medallion: 4 - 5 years Children:
Bronze Medallion: 4 years
Mary (my eldest - she did about 2.5
Children: Nicola (finished), Patrick (15 and
seasons). Anna just completed U9 - and
SRC) and Frances (U12).
still going. Toby has just completed his
2nd year (U7’s) - and seems to be getting
more into it.
patrol had their kids there too.
We new bronzies took the opportunity,
given the flat conditions, to get out on
the boards with the children as ‘victims’
and very willing passengers.
It was extremely good fun for all and
I’ve no doubt that a number of the other
children on the beach were asking their
own parents when they were going to
Paul loves the boards and enjoys
become Bronte lifesavers. No doubt
swimming out with one of our children’s
Steve Cannane
you’ll censor this story, Mike, if we’ve
broken every rule in the book!
groups (when Jane is not doing Official
Helping and encouraging the kids (lets
Bronze Medallion: 4 months
stuff). I also enjoy swimming with the
face it - the surf can be confronting to
Children: Nina under 9s, (2009/10) Tom
younger groups and like being at the
them - try crouching down to their size
under 6s (2009/10).
back of the pack with the strugglers. I
and imagine what it must be like for
think its a great confidence boost to the
them) to succeed, and enjoy what they
are doing. Watching their confidence
grow.
Interesting story: Was out on a board
overseeing the swim and boards legs
when I noticed someone in trouble.
She wasn’t making a fuss - but I could
tell something just wasn’t quite right.
strugglers to have someone next to them
with a tube.
Jane & Dino Soepono
Children: Jack, Tom, Kyle. Max is a future
nipper.
The main reason we got involved was to
exhausted and clearly not in a great
help with nippers. If Jane and I are in the
state. But she was more embarrassed
water with the kids, they are likely to get
than anything else. Anyway she jumped
more involved with the drills.
aboard and we paddled in. She was
Interesting story: Jane has a few,
a fellow water safety person who will
including her swim suit falling off :-)
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daughter would’ve swum around the
buoy. So that’s been a real thrill to see
her do that. My favourite moment was
swimming all the way with Luka in the
When I paddled over to her she was
remain nameless!
If I didn’t do my bronze I don’t think my
U9s the day he did the whole swim for
Continued page 51
The importance
of Water Safety
Officers (WSO) at
Bronte Nippers
Mike Weale and Dave Fleeting,
Head of Water Safety
Bronte is technically the second
hardest surf beach in Sydney and
one of the toughest in the country. If
you can be competent in the water at
Bronte, then you can anywhere.
With the toughness of the beach, we
are putting kids, some of which are
own, into a challenging environment
and there needs to be both quantity
and quality of WSO to ensure that
the environment is as safe and
the first time. He looked exhausted, his
supported as it can be.
parents looked euphoric!
The yellow shirts give a level of
Interesting story: The time the U9 girls
swam into a swarm of bluebottles –
those stung screamed, those who
weren’t stung screamed, thinking there
was something far worse in the water…
virtually all were rescued. It was the
loudest screaming I’d heard since I saw
Kanye West at the Opera House.
confidence and reassurance to
the kids, many of whom in the
younger ages are not competent
ocean swimmers at the outset. It’s
important that they have these key
ingredients so they can tackle their
own fears, knowing there’s help there
if they need it.
Bronte Water Safety
From page 51
Your Bronze Medallion
rewarding things I have ever done. Other
Karen & John Dawson
highlights have included taking my son
Bronze Medallion: 2007 & 2008
to Branch and to State and watching him
Children: Sammy (U11) and Matt (U8)
compete and being able to assist in the
What we really like about being WSO
water at some of these events.
is the camaraderie amongst our fellow
WSO, but especially the ability to help
Beck O’Donnell
our less “water savvy” little “beach
warriors” feel safe and confident at a very
Children: Grace (U6) and Samuel (10 days
challenging Bronte Beach. Watching the
old - a future nipper)
sense of accomplishment and pride on
Seeing the kids faces light up when
their parents faces is also priceless.
they see we are doing boards and
Interesting stories: One of my most
water. At that moment I started welling
memorable moments as a WSO was at
up, I was so bloody proud of all our kids,
the Bronte Junior Ocean Swim of 2009.
our brave little Sunday warriors. I knew
especially for the flags. Also its a great
John was overseas and I’d promised
that most of the parents on the beach
social time both water safety and the
Sammy that I’d be waiting for her when
couldn’t do what they were doing. After
club house.
she completed the 1.2KM course. The
an anxious but exhilarating wait, they
Interesting stories: Do you have any
conditions that morning were pretty
started coming in to an applause so
interesting stories? Patrolling for under
fierce and I think many thought they
rousing you couldn’t stop smiling and
6s when they run around the parents in
wouldn’t send the kids out. I was feeling
cheering, it still gives me goose bumps
knee deep water and get flattened by a
pretty anxious so I asked Dave Fleeting
thinking of it now. Those kids make us
wave (all the parents seeing) and getting
if I could stay on the beach and be there
feel so bloody proud
washed away - what a great day to be a
when Sammy came in. I don’t think I was
the determination on their little faces
water safety person.
alone with my anxiety, but to everyones
“About a year after doing my bronze I saw a woman get hit by a bus crossing the
road in Bondi Junction. I was first on the scene and was able to give first aid until the
paramedics arrived. All of the training put me into autopilot when it happened.
It was great being able to help her, keep her calm and monitor her vitals until help arrived.
Simon Francis
Bronze Medallion: 1 season (although
should have been the 26th season had I
She might have been much more traumatised or worse from the experience if I hadn’t
done the bronze. You never know when you may need it and the life that you save
not been distracted)
could be one of your own family.
Children: Kaitlyn (U6) and Zac (2011/12)
Watching the kids grow in confidence
David Pysden
in the surf. Being able to assist them
when they are feeling ‘uncomfortable’.
Children: Ben (U11),Charlotte (U8)
Uncomfortable being 200m offshore
it past the break and were assisted back
I really like the green shirts. They are
really cool. Also helping the girls to gain
confidence in the water and encouraging
them to try. It has been really rewarding
watching the U8 girls develop over the
last season from squealy girls who were
scared of the small waves in the bogey
hole to a group that confidently did mock
board rescues in the Bogey hole at the
end of the season – and that had a lot
in, the rest hit clear, but very choppy
of fun doing it. It is one of the most
relief there was a chain of WSO along the
course. The starters waited for a break
between sets and the kids hit the surf
without hesitation. A few couldn’t make
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in 4-5m of water and waiting (treading
water) 10minutes for your turn to go for a
ride in the IRB.
Interesting stories: Seems that things
happen to me in ‘firsts’. First swim on
Bronze course – cut my hand. First
morning as water safety officer – cut my
knee on a Bogey Hole rock assisting a
child (child unscathed). First patrol as
Life Saver – first rescue just as we started
at 8am on Christmas Day.
”
David Pysden, Water Safety Officer
(From Surf Life Saving Australia’s website)...
The Bronze Medallion is the minimum
At the completion of your training,
/ water safety officer. To obtain this
your physical fitness will be tested by a
and demonstrate proficiency in surf
a 200m swim and then another 200m
procedures, emergency care plus
eight minutes (usually at Bondi Beach).
requirement for an active surf life saver
which should take approx 2 months,
award you must be over the age of 15
run-swim-run (a 200m run followed by
awareness, survival, patrol and rescue
run) which has to be completed in under
anatomy and physiology.
You will be examined on theory, basic
If you want some further information on
the next Bronze Course, or the Bronze
Course for nipper parents please
contact:
Tel: 02 9389 6500
Email: brontesurfclub@sydney.net
Before commencing training for the
resuscitation and first aid and participate
If you have any questions - ie your
to complete a 400-metre swim in nine
rescue board and tube.
contact us at
Bronze Medallion you will be required
minutes or less, in a swimming pool of
no less than 25m.
in a simulated rescue situation using a
Sounds challenging?
level of fitness, confidence in the water,
bronte.nippers@gmail.com
and we’ll see how we can help.
Nipper to Bronte Patrol Captain
the Little Mermaid. I always wished that
I was a mermaid so that I could live
underwater.
The best thing for me about Nippers
was going to the beach, learning about
the waves and seeing my friends. A
sausage sandwich when I finished was
one of the best parts too.
In 1998 I completed my Bronze
Medallion at Collaroy, but in 2000 we
moved house and I joined Bronte Surf
Club to be part of a great team. As a
Lifesaver I have grown up learning all
about the dangers of the beach and I
like to show other people how they can
have fun but also be safe when they
swim at the beach.
Having been made a patrol vice
captain, I did my silver and gold
medallions (gold includes a fitness
test - 400 metre swim, 800 metre run,
The following story on Ashleigh Bond, former Nipper and now a Patrol Captain
at Bronte, was sent out to the Under 6 Girls. Ashleigh visited the girls one
Sunday morning and now has about 30 new best friends.....
I grew up at Mona Vale on the Northern
Beaches of Sydney. My local beach
was Mona Vale and Collaroy, which is
where I could be found every weekend
and sometimes after school. In the
school holidays, our family would get
in the car and head north to the Gold
Coast or Noosa and south to Ulladulla.
My younger brother Blake was also
a nipper and a really good surfer. He
is currently a snowboard instructor in
Canada. He tells me he misses the
beach.
I was 9 when I joined Collaroy Nippers
- the people there were really friendly
and fun. Swimming was and still is my
favourite activity. I love training and
racing in the ocean or pool. When not
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training and competing at Nippers,
you could find me riding my foamie
(surfboard) or body board.
At Collaroy I raced in all the water
events and represented the Northern
Beaches Branch Team 6 years in a row.
I won gold medals at the Interbranch
Titles and NSW State Titles in the age
surf races, swim teams and junior
taplin. In the pool I raced at State and
National age levels in the 50m and
100m freestyle and backstroke. At
school I also ran in the cross-country
and was a sprinter. My Collaroy team
won a gold medal in the Australian U21
March past.
Growing up, like many girls, I loved
Disney Princesses, especially Ariel from
400 metre board paddle and 800 metre
run in 25 minutes). I became a patrol
captain 3 years ago at age 24.
I once rescued the same man 3 times
on the same day because he would
not swim between the flags and kept
getting into trouble – a very slow
learner, he was lucky lifesavers saw
him. I also rescued a man who was fully
clothed and didn’t realize he would not
Egypt this October.
helping people correct their posture, fix
I wanted to race in the professional
their injuries and I teach them how to
Nowdays I race in the swim, swim
I was younger. I just missed out on
lives.
relay, and taplin. I have competed
loved racing, so I have continued to
Championships.
training involves 4 swimming sessions
be able to swim once his jeans got wet
and heavy with water.
Devondale Series (iron woman) when
teams, board, board rescue, board
qualifying 2 years in a row. But I still
at State, National and World
compete in surf lifesaving. My present
My first World Championships was in
Lorne, Victoria in 2006. Athletes from
all around the world were racing. They
were fast but the Australians were the
and 2 beach sessions per week.
I always want to do my best. I am
happy if I can use all my surf skills and
finish the race puffing.
best. It was very exciting to compete. I
I went to University for 5 years to study
Surf Club to Rescue2010 in Alexandria,
been working for 3 years and love
hope to get selected to go with Bronte
and train to be a Chiropractor. I have
live happier, healthier and more active
This winter, Ashleigh is heading to
Europe to train and one goal is to swim
the Gibraltar Strait (Spain to Morrocco).
Although the shortest distance is
14.4km, most swimmers achieve the
crossing having swum a course of 18
to 22km, due to the effects of strong
currents.
Good luck.
Congratulations to all our Nippers
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Life Member - Col McDermid
Col shows the way for the Under 6s

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