NIPPERS stole the show at the Mid North Coast Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) Championships held on 7-8 March at Flynns and Lighthouse beaches.
Edie Burgess, Royce Negus and Ralph Ward represented the Camden Haven SLSC, accumulating a huge 20 competition points between them.
Nicole Crowe, Director of Administration and Head of Junior Activities for the club, told News Of The Area, “There are three carnivals a year, this one is the largest.
“It was great to watch the kids competing and seeing the black and white caps race through the water.
“I really hope that this will inspire more young ones to join us next year.”
Categories included swimming, paddleboarding, sprints and flags, with Ralph making the finals in his events and Edie and Royce both taking home medals.
A delighted Ralph told News Of The Area, “I had a great day, it was just amazing and spectacular.”
Edie and Ralph attend St Joseph’s Primary School and Royce goes to St Columba Anglican School, with all three joining the Camden Haven club in the last two years.
Nippers have been a part of Australian coastal life since the 1920s, with a formal nationwide rollout commencing in the 1960s.
The development program teaches young people aged five to fourteen surf safety, surf sports, and lifesaving skills, with the aim to be a primary pipeline for future surf lifesavers.
By Rachael THORPE
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