Yamba Surf
Lifesaving Club
Nipper Awards
Each season our Nipper Awards recognise participation, commitment, sportsmanship and achievement across surf education, patrol awareness and competition. Some awards are based on carnival results and Club Championships, while others acknowledge leadership, encouragement of younger members and contribution to the wider club community.
We are proud to celebrate the effort and enthusiasm of all our Nippers and the positive spirit they bring to the beach.
Major Perpetual Awards- Competition
Alyce Bennett Award
Awarded to the Nipper with the combination of the highest points/placings for water events at Carnivals (taking into account Club Championship and attendance).
Des Eamens Memorial Award
Awarded to the Nipper with the combination of the highest points/placings for beach events at Carnivals (taking into account Club Championship and attendance).
Jack Lollback Memorial Award- Junior Club Champion
Awarded to the Nipper with the highest overall combination of carnival results (taking into account Club Championship and attendance).
Major Perpetual Awards- Senior Nipper
Jack Goddard Memorial Award- Junior Lifesaver
Awarded to a senior Nipper, U12 and up, who has a broad concept of all aspects of lifesaving and has a great attendance and participation record. Nominations will be decided and awarded by Nipper Committee & Age Managers.
John Muggleton Award - Junior Club Person
Awarded to a senior Nipper, U12 and up, who has active participation at all times through regular Nippers, training and carnival participation; is a good role model and active helper for younger nippers; is active in other tasks associated with the general running of nippers and surf club activities.
Age Championship Point Score
One male and one female champion and runner-up from each competition age group (U8’s-U14’s) is awarded a trophy at the end of the season. This is determined by the following point system.
3 points
awarded for participation on a recognised Nippers Activity Day. Any child representing Yamba SLSC at an SLSA recognised Carnival or events on days that clash with Nipper Days will be awarded the 3 participation points in addition to carnival points gained on the day.
1 point
awarded for attendance at Far North Coast Branch JAC Carnivals, Country and State Championships, plus 1 point for participation in each individual event. Nippers who achieve a top 6 finish will be awarded points reflective of their finish, e.g. first place 6 points, second place 5 points etc. When a Nipper declines to attend a Carnival, 1 point only will be awarded upon attendance at alternate activities if available.
Club Championships Day
Placing in individual races will earn the following points –First 6, Second 5, Third 4, Fourth 3, Fifth 2 and all other entrants completing the event – 1 point.