Kirra Surf Life Saving Club

Another role of the club is to provide nippers with the opportunity compete in surf and
beach sports with other clubs at carnivals. Participation is optional and open to all levels of ability.

The regular nippers program operates at Kirra when carnivals are on, except when a
carnival is at Kirra. There are two age levels for carnivals, U8-U10 and U11-U14.
There are several carnivals that Kirra attends each year. Check the What's On board atNippers each Sunday for when carnival nominations are due.

How to enter your child in a Carnival
If you would like your child to compete in a carnival, please complete the nomination form for the carnival which can be found at the sign-on desk. Before completing the Carnival Nomination Form, please ensure that your child has completed Pool Evaluation,
Competency Beach Evaluation and Competition Evaluation. If you are unsure if they
have, please speak to your age managers. Carnival Nomination Forms must be returned by the due date along with a $5 fee for each Carnival. Forms and fees must be paid to the registrars at the sign-on desk.

Team Selection Policy
Kirra competes in a number of team events at carnivals during the season and at the State Titles. Selection into teams is made by the Age Managers, Team Manager, Coaches and the Junior Activities Chairperson. Selection is based on performance, reliability, attitude, commitment, team spirit and loyalty.

Carnival Day
• Competitors are to wear Kirra club cap and a Pink High-Vis Singlet.
• Please ensure you bring healthy food, water and plenty of sunscreen.
• Assistance of all parents before and after carnivals, pitching and taking down tents
and setting up equipment will be required.
• No jewellery to be worn during competition.
• All competitors must be accompanied by an adult for the duration of the carnival.
• Parents must let the Age Managers know as soon as possible if their child has
decided not to attend a carnival or participate in an event once nominated. Nippers
who nominate for competition and do not attend will be require to reimburse the
club for the entry costs.
• No child will be forced to compete if they do not want to or the Age Manager thinks
they are not capable. Their decision is final and we ask all parents to support this.
• No drinking of alcohol or smoking within the carnival area.
• No photography or videoing is permitted in the Official competition areas without a
permit.
• Most of all enjoy, have fun and support each other at the carnival and be proud to
wear your club colours.