Nipper Devons
9th July - 25th June 2023
Exmouth
Devon Nipper
9th July 2023
Closing Date: Sun, 25 Jun 2023 - 15:30
Devon Surf Lifesaving Ocean Championships 2023
Nipper Championships
Sunday 9th July 2023
Exmouth Beach
Registration and Team Managers meeting – 8.00am
First Race – 8.30am
Chief Ref is Annette Deasy
Nipper Events
Individual
Event Age Group
Surf Swim 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Board 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Golden Nipper 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Flags 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Sprints 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
1km Run 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Pairs
Board Rescue (If time) 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Team
Board Relay 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Taplin Relay 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Beach Sprint Relay 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Team and pair events are limited to two scoring teams of boys and girls per club in each age band. Clubs may enter as many non-scoring teams as they wish. If there are insufficient competitors within an age band, teams may seek permission from the Chief Referee to move competitors up an age band.
As always programme will be subject to weather and other risks
We hope to run 2 arenas in the sea
Event Order
High Tide – 12:13pm
Morning
Ikm (8,9,10,11,12,13)
Surf arena 1 Surf arena 2 Beach Sprint arena
Swim (11,12,13) Swim (8,9,10)
Board (11,12,13) Board (8.9,10)
Golden Nipper (13,12,11) Board relay (8,9)
Board Relay (13/12,11/10) Surf relay (8,9)
Surf Relay 12/13,10/11 Set up if tide permits
Board rescue (if time) (13,12,11,10)
Afternoon
Beach Flag arena 1 Beach Flag arena 2 Beach sprint
10 yr boys/girls 11 yr boys/girls 12,13 boys/girls+ relay
12 yr boys/girls 13 yr boys/girls (8 ,9yr) boys/girls+ relay
8 yr boys/girls 9 yr boys/girls 10,11 boys/girls+ relay
Notes and General Information
Membership:
All competitors must be registered individually with SLSGB, be a member of a club for 2023 and hold the recognised competency qualifications for events entered.
Clubs must be affiliated to Surf Life Saving Devon.
Equipment:
Clubs must ensure they have sufficient equipment for their competitors, please avoid board sharing. Events will not be held up due to a competitor not having the correct equipment when the race is due to start.
SLS Devon will not be liable for any loss or damage to equipment
Competitor Clothing:
Club caps must be worn in all events. They should be tied securely under the chin and worn on the head at the start of each event.
No jewellery to be worn during races
All competitors must wear the SLSGB high visibility safety vest during any water event.
Competitors must remove caps and vests if entering the sea other than in competition races. This is a club responsibility and points may be deducted for infringement at the discretion of the Referee.
(Clubs should decide if individuals are to purchase their own vest or whether the club will have a bank of vests to lend to competitors – these are the same vests that were worn for previous ocean nationals)
Race Organisation:
Races will start on time and programme changes will only occur as a result of sea / weather conditions.
Team managers are to ensure that competitors are ready for each event (including relays)
An Assistant Team Manager should also be appointed to deputise for the team manager should he/she be unavailable due to a team manager meeting or some other eventuality.
Trophies:
All trophies should be returned in a clean condition on the day of the competition
Presentations:
Medals will be presented to Nipper competitors at the end of each race due to time considerations.
Consent:
Where it is required – all clubs must be in possession of the appropriate parental consent forms.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Please complete the attached entry form including names for each competitor and each helper
An electronic copy of the entry forms must be sent to Jan Reid at janreid999@gmail.com
The entry fee is: £15.00 per competitor - Only one £15 entry fee will be charged for any nipper junior who competes in both the Devon Nipper and Youth ocean championships (Please pay for the Nippers competition and the Youths will be free of charge)
Please pay by BACS to SLS Devon.
Sort Code: 30-90-49 Account Number: 01799794
To help the Devon Treasurer, can clubs please use their two letter abbreviations i.e SS Saunton Sands, SD Sidmouth, Ba Bantham BB Bideford Bay etc followed by NO (Nipper Oceans) and the number of paying competitors.
For example BBNO10 – Bideford Bay/Nipper Oceans/10 Competitors
Please note both club entries and fees must be received by the closing date. Any club not paying entry fees on time will face a 25% increase in their entry fees for the relevant competition or will be refused entry for that competition
Closing date for all entries/payment is 26th June
TRANSFER OF COMPETITORS
• A competitor already entered can withdraw due to no longer being available up to one week before the date of the relevant competition. However, they will not be due a refund.
• Their position in the relevant competition can be transferred to another person in the club
• Their club will be responsible for payment issues arising e.g. the replacement competitor reimbursing the competitor that is no longer available.
REFUNDS
• No refunds are given for non-availability or no shows or any withdrawal after entry closure
• Refunds will only be given after the Devon Sports Committee has agreed that the relevant competition cannot be re-scheduled.
• The Devon Sports Chair and the Devon Treasurer will agree the level of refund due to each club, after costs have been taken into consideration
• The refund for each will be based on the total entry fees received from all clubs for the relevant competition less the agreed costs divided by the number of competitors each club entered.
• The refund will be made via BACS or cheque to the club
• The club will be responsible for sharing the refund amongst its competitors
• The club must notify the Devon Treasurer that they wish to be refunded
• They can choose not to have refund; in which case the funds will be held for future sports expenditure and not future entry fees for the club declining a refund.
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE
Any club not paying their entry fees on time will face a 25% increase in their entry fees for the relevant
competition or will be refused entry for that competition
Rules:
Please refer to the SLSGB rules for each event. These can be found at
https://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Nipper-Competition-Rule-Book.pdf
Have a great competition!
Conduct of Competitors, Officials and Spectators:
Please note:
1. Any abuse of officials during or after the event will not be tolerated
2. Clubs will be informed of any incident and competitors/spectators involved will be asked to leave the event arena immediately and they will take no further part in the competition
3. Parents/spectators/competitors with a query should approach the appropriate team manager
4. Team managers only should approach the referees
How to complete the entry form
Very important:
Please note that each child has an individual competition number (club code plus number number) and this links to their computer entry. If you mark up the children incorrectly then the score sheets will not work.
So the back of the right hand should have club ID ie SD01 WO23 SS12 and left hand age etc written so that the recorder can easily see. See attached picture.
The number comes from the excel spreadsheet entry cell so the row the competitor is entered on.
Enter the info on the spreadsheet carefully as errors can upset the program and the results won’t read correctly.
So…..
Please use CAPITAL letters for your club code
Please put all girls of one age group together and then all boys of one age group (This is because entries are cut and pasted onto the recording system)
The age is the age the child will be on Dec 31st 2023
Please bring black bags to take away your rubbish.
Nipper Championships
Sunday 9th July 2023
Exmouth Beach
Registration and Team Managers meeting – 8.00am
First Race – 8.30am
Chief Ref is Annette Deasy
Nipper Events
Individual
Event Age Group
Surf Swim 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Board 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Golden Nipper 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Flags 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Sprints 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
1km Run 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Pairs
Board Rescue (If time) 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Team
Board Relay 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Taplin Relay 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Beach Sprint Relay 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Team and pair events are limited to two scoring teams of boys and girls per club in each age band. Clubs may enter as many non-scoring teams as they wish. If there are insufficient competitors within an age band, teams may seek permission from the Chief Referee to move competitors up an age band.
As always programme will be subject to weather and other risks
We hope to run 2 arenas in the sea
Event Order
High Tide – 12:13pm
Morning
Ikm (8,9,10,11,12,13)
Surf arena 1 Surf arena 2 Beach Sprint arena
Swim (11,12,13) Swim (8,9,10)
Board (11,12,13) Board (8.9,10)
Golden Nipper (13,12,11) Board relay (8,9)
Board Relay (13/12,11/10) Surf relay (8,9)
Surf Relay 12/13,10/11 Set up if tide permits
Board rescue (if time) (13,12,11,10)
Afternoon
Beach Flag arena 1 Beach Flag arena 2 Beach sprint
10 yr boys/girls 11 yr boys/girls 12,13 boys/girls+ relay
12 yr boys/girls 13 yr boys/girls (8 ,9yr) boys/girls+ relay
8 yr boys/girls 9 yr boys/girls 10,11 boys/girls+ relay
Notes and General Information
Membership:
All competitors must be registered individually with SLSGB, be a member of a club for 2023 and hold the recognised competency qualifications for events entered.
Clubs must be affiliated to Surf Life Saving Devon.
Equipment:
Clubs must ensure they have sufficient equipment for their competitors, please avoid board sharing. Events will not be held up due to a competitor not having the correct equipment when the race is due to start.
SLS Devon will not be liable for any loss or damage to equipment
Competitor Clothing:
Club caps must be worn in all events. They should be tied securely under the chin and worn on the head at the start of each event.
No jewellery to be worn during races
All competitors must wear the SLSGB high visibility safety vest during any water event.
Competitors must remove caps and vests if entering the sea other than in competition races. This is a club responsibility and points may be deducted for infringement at the discretion of the Referee.
(Clubs should decide if individuals are to purchase their own vest or whether the club will have a bank of vests to lend to competitors – these are the same vests that were worn for previous ocean nationals)
Race Organisation:
Races will start on time and programme changes will only occur as a result of sea / weather conditions.
Team managers are to ensure that competitors are ready for each event (including relays)
An Assistant Team Manager should also be appointed to deputise for the team manager should he/she be unavailable due to a team manager meeting or some other eventuality.
Trophies:
All trophies should be returned in a clean condition on the day of the competition
Presentations:
Medals will be presented to Nipper competitors at the end of each race due to time considerations.
Consent:
Where it is required – all clubs must be in possession of the appropriate parental consent forms.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Please complete the attached entry form including names for each competitor and each helper
An electronic copy of the entry forms must be sent to Jan Reid at janreid999@gmail.com
The entry fee is: £15.00 per competitor - Only one £15 entry fee will be charged for any nipper junior who competes in both the Devon Nipper and Youth ocean championships (Please pay for the Nippers competition and the Youths will be free of charge)
Please pay by BACS to SLS Devon.
Sort Code: 30-90-49 Account Number: 01799794
To help the Devon Treasurer, can clubs please use their two letter abbreviations i.e SS Saunton Sands, SD Sidmouth, Ba Bantham BB Bideford Bay etc followed by NO (Nipper Oceans) and the number of paying competitors.
For example BBNO10 – Bideford Bay/Nipper Oceans/10 Competitors
Please note both club entries and fees must be received by the closing date. Any club not paying entry fees on time will face a 25% increase in their entry fees for the relevant competition or will be refused entry for that competition
Closing date for all entries/payment is 26th June
TRANSFER OF COMPETITORS
• A competitor already entered can withdraw due to no longer being available up to one week before the date of the relevant competition. However, they will not be due a refund.
• Their position in the relevant competition can be transferred to another person in the club
• Their club will be responsible for payment issues arising e.g. the replacement competitor reimbursing the competitor that is no longer available.
REFUNDS
• No refunds are given for non-availability or no shows or any withdrawal after entry closure
• Refunds will only be given after the Devon Sports Committee has agreed that the relevant competition cannot be re-scheduled.
• The Devon Sports Chair and the Devon Treasurer will agree the level of refund due to each club, after costs have been taken into consideration
• The refund for each will be based on the total entry fees received from all clubs for the relevant competition less the agreed costs divided by the number of competitors each club entered.
• The refund will be made via BACS or cheque to the club
• The club will be responsible for sharing the refund amongst its competitors
• The club must notify the Devon Treasurer that they wish to be refunded
• They can choose not to have refund; in which case the funds will be held for future sports expenditure and not future entry fees for the club declining a refund.
LATE PAYMENT CHARGE
Any club not paying their entry fees on time will face a 25% increase in their entry fees for the relevant
competition or will be refused entry for that competition
Rules:
Please refer to the SLSGB rules for each event. These can be found at
https://www.slsgb.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Nipper-Competition-Rule-Book.pdf
Have a great competition!
Conduct of Competitors, Officials and Spectators:
Please note:
1. Any abuse of officials during or after the event will not be tolerated
2. Clubs will be informed of any incident and competitors/spectators involved will be asked to leave the event arena immediately and they will take no further part in the competition
3. Parents/spectators/competitors with a query should approach the appropriate team manager
4. Team managers only should approach the referees
How to complete the entry form
Very important:
Please note that each child has an individual competition number (club code plus number number) and this links to their computer entry. If you mark up the children incorrectly then the score sheets will not work.
So the back of the right hand should have club ID ie SD01 WO23 SS12 and left hand age etc written so that the recorder can easily see. See attached picture.
The number comes from the excel spreadsheet entry cell so the row the competitor is entered on.
Enter the info on the spreadsheet carefully as errors can upset the program and the results won’t read correctly.
So…..
Please use CAPITAL letters for your club code
Please put all girls of one age group together and then all boys of one age group (This is because entries are cut and pasted onto the recording system)
The age is the age the child will be on Dec 31st 2023
Please bring black bags to take away your rubbish.
Location: Exmouth
Event Organiser Saunton Sands SLSC
