Hi All,

The Development Squad is NOT ON this Saturday 12th November due to the Newport carnival.
Note > there are three squads “6 wk Introductory”, “Development (this one)”, and Competition squads.

VERY VERY IMPORTANT
- This free Development Squad program is limited to 15 nippers max each week. Select Yes in the Reply Box at the bottom of EACH Team App calendar item to indicate attendance.
- Squads will only be posted three weeks in advance to discourage blanket filling of places.
- If a parent would like to become a Level 1 coach then numbers can increase.

VERY IMPORTANT
- Several events conflict with Saturday mornings. On these weeks, the squad will be held on the preceding Thursday 5:00-6:00pm.
- Always check the Team App calendar for the most up to date information. For a preliminary indication of proposed dates see this calendar.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Jrc-rdSzLUNy8vvk8yv0S60CijjHwH2-aGYaXEF7Yl8/edit?usp=sharing

IMPORTANT TO RECEIVE NOTIFICATIONS
- On Team App join the “Development Surf Skills” group >
Computer > https://northcurlcurlnippers.teamapp.com/ > Membership > Tick “Development Surf Skills”.

GENERAL
- This free Development Squad fits between the 6 week Introduction and Competition squads to advance your surf skills.
- It is expected you can confidently swim the buoy’s on a Nipper Sunday.
- Turn up Saturday or Thursday with your water safety parent. 1 water safety is required for each 5 participants.

COVERED IS
- Advanced board skill drills.
- Advanced swim skill drills.
- You will sand run for warm up!
- This is not a “drop and run to your coffee/mobile event”. It is as much about educating parents so you can contribute to your child’s surf skills.

WHEN NOT ON
- A message will be sent out early as possible if there is a conflicting event or conditions are not favourable on the day.

WATER SAFETY
- This course can ONLY run if there is 1:5 ratio of water safety. Parents come along with a wetsuit.

NIPPERS COME PREPARED WITH
- Pink Rash Vest is compulsory
- Wetsuit
- Goggles
- Parent to assist with Water safety
- Must have completed preliminary “Pool Proficiency”
- Direct questions to Andrew Stuart on (jac-water-sports-coordinator@nccslsc.com.au)