Presentations made to Nippers

Killcare Surf Club held its presentation day for Nippers on Sunday, March 17.

The carnival trophy was won by Chloe Penn and the overall top point score award was jointly taken out by Mitchell Hayter and Lachlan Mackay.

A special trophy, which was awarded for the first time, was for the JM Macfadyen Most Active Rookie and was presented by former president and life member Mr Jim Macfadyen.

It was another major prize for Mitchell Hayter for his contribution to the Rookie program.

Junior activities coordinator Ms Yvonne Hayter said she had derived much satisfaction from the youngsters' progress.

"Each Sunday morning, Nippers take part in surf education as well as active surf awareness," said Ms Hayter.

"Killcare's surf conditions are forever changing which means that the young ones learn to negotiate the surf safely which, in turn, brings respect.

"They also have the opportunity to take part in board and beach training during the week.

"This is provided by the club.

"We have had approximately 25 Nippers entering various carnivals during the season and also had 10 entered in the recent Junior State Championships held locally at Umina and Ocean Beaches.

"Unfortunately, the weather and surf conditions meant that the carnival was modified due to these conditions.

"It was the first time a number of Killcare youngsters have been entered in a State Championship and, notably, Chloe Penn finished a brave fourth in the under-13 beach flags.

"This was a phenomenal performance as they are competing against the best in the State," said Ms Hayter.

Newsletter, 4 Apr 2013

Allan Wilson, Bay News