Dixon Park Surf Life Saving Club

The nippers weekend away is fast approaching.... we are looking forward to seeing those that can make it this weekend the 14th - 16th of September at Fingal Bay.
If you are booked in and are coming along for the weekend can you please let us know in the comments of this post so we know to expect you.
It should be a great weekend away getting to meet new people and enjoying a relaxing weekend together. Weather is not looking too bad either! 🌞⛱

Reminder Bronze Course is starting on Tuesday 11th Sept at Dixon Park SLSC at 6:30pm. Please attend if you are interested.

**Nippers Carnival Policy for 2018/19 Season**
If you're interested in entering your Nipper into HSLS carnivals this season please take the time to read the updated DPSLSC 2018/19 Junior Members Competition Policy which is now available on the website (Link also below).
Following the Nippers Committee meeting on Thursday night it was decided that an additional parent volunteer eligibility requirement be added to the policy. For Nippers aged U9 to U14 (U8's excluded) wishing t...o enter carnivals at least one parent/caregiver must volunteer in one of the following roles: * Carnival Official (Level 1 Official award) * Water Safety (Bronze Medallion award) * Age Manager / Assistant Age Manager (Age Manager award) * First Aid Officer (Advanced First Aid Award) * Junior Committee Member
This Parent Volunteer requirement has been added due to the significant increase in carnival competitors in recent seasons, but the club not having enough parents volunteering to cover the required ratios needed at carnivals which is 1 official and 1 water safety per 10 competitors. At this time, these duties are falling on just a few parents which is not equitable.
It is estimated that once parents are qualified they will only need to volunteer at one carnival per season.
The following courses are available for interested parents wishing to enter their Nippers into carnivals: *Bronze Medallion Course - Tuesday 11th Sept - 6:30pm @ Dixon Park SLSC *Carnival Official Course - Thursday 20th September - Hunter Branch SLS Office @ Tighes Hill starting at 6pm * Age Manager Course - Wednesday 26th Sept - 6:15pm @ Dixon Park SLSC
To support parents / caregivers the club will cover 100% of the Carnival Officials Course and 50% of the bronze medallion course.
To register for these courses please email me ASAP Nippers@dixonparkslsc.com.au
Link to 2018/19 Junior Members Competition Policy
https://www.dixonparkslsc.com.au/…/dixo n-park-carnival-comp…
Thanks, Chad
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**NEW SPONSOR - Piggotts Pharmacy Glebe Road**
The club is excited to announce that Piggotts Pharmacy Glebe Road has come on board as a sponsor for the 2018/19 season.
Please support the businesses that support our club.
... Pharmacy Open 7 Days a Week 8am - 8pm! Piggott's Pharmacy on Glebe Road is your super convenient, trusted Community Pharmacy. Being OPEN 7 DAYS, 8am til 8pm and with convenient parking at the front and side entrances plus a carpark at the rear, we are easily accessible and hassle free!
Piggott's Pharmacy has been serving the Newcastle Community for almost 50 years with personal service and care. Piggott's Pharmacy is not a generic brand, we are a local family pharmacy caring for your family and community. Piggott's Pharmacy have engaging and happy staff members, who value each and every customer. Caring service is what we strive to provide, with a smile. You are welcome to challenge our claim by visiting any Piggott's Pharmacy - When you experience the difference, you will be glad you did!
We provide a range of services to our customers, including: · Dispensary · Compounding · Flu Vaccinations · Blood Pressure Checks · Equipment hire, such as wheelchairs, crutches, breast pumps and more · MedAdvisor · Loyalty Program · Leave for work certificates · Piggy Bank Plan · And we even have a Baby Nurse from 9:30am -12:30pm Monday mornings
We have been very active in the local community and the pharmacy community alike. We are well entrenched in providing traditional pharmacy values, genuine care, and quality service and advice. When you go to a Piggott’s Pharmacy you will feel a warm welcome from staff who love their job. We invite you and your family to visit us or call us should you need any trusted health advice.
Located on the corner of Glebe Road and Hassall Street, there is also a GP and Pathology centre above us, should you need any additional health services. There is ample street parking available for free, and there is also on-site parking available at the rear, with the entrance to the car park on Hassall Street. For those using public transport, the number 14 and 21 buses stop nearby on Glebe Road.
Perhaps we cannot heal your illness immediately, but you will feel better after visiting us in either Blackbutt, Branxton, Lambton, Hamilton and On Glebe Road which is open 7 days, 8am til 8pm!
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Fantastic article in yesterday's Herald about Life Member Earl Rennie.
https://www.theherald.com.au/…/no-stopp ing-veteran-dixon-p…/

1st Compulsory Pool Proficiency for U8 to U14 Nippers is this Sunday 9th September.

Please read the information provided and complete the online nomination in Circular 3561. Nominations close 11pm Sunday 9 September 2018. There is a contact details in the circular if you need additional information.
This is a great opportunity for young athletes to get some top level coaching.
Due to the generous support from our sponsors, Dixon Park SLSC is able to cover the cost for any successful applicants. You will need a supporting letter from the club, which we are h...appy to provide. Please email surfsports@dixonparkslsc.com.au to request a letter to go along with your application.
Additional information on athlete pathways is provided here.
Best of luck.
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**Officials Course** If you are intending to register your Nipper for carnivals this season please read.
Hunter Branch will be conducting an officials Course on Thursday 20 September at Tighes Hill commencing at 6pm.
... It is important for us to have as many accredited officials as possible to ensure the smooth running of our carnivals and to enable clubs to share the role within their membership.
The course requires the completion of an online component and a face to face session. The face to face session is also for those who may have completed the online component but who have not finalised the course. The face to face session will last approx 1 ½ hours.
If we don’t have enough officials for carnivals your child may miss out.
Register interest by commenting below and we will organise your registration for the training with branch.
The club will cover the cost for Nippers parents who successfully complete the course.
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NIPPERS GEAR STEWART - VACANT POSITION
As we get ready for the start of the Nippers season the club is in need of a Nippers Gear Stewart!
Duties include:... - Purchase of new equipment - Facilitate board loans for Carnivals - Oversee the storage of equipment in the Nippers shed - Maintain the Nippers equipment register - Organise maintenance of equipment (As required)
If you are interested please comment below or contact Chad via email nippers@dixonparkslsc.com.au
The more help we get the better our Nippers program will be for our kids.
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A reminder to all about the enxt Bronze Medallion Course.
The course will commence with an induction to take place upstairs in the Clubhouse at 6.30pm tomorrow night (Tuesday 28/8/18). . If you cannot attend on Tuesday night you can still be part of the course. Depending upon the numbers that attend and enrol we will likely commence the course proper in two weeks, that is, on or about the 11 September, 2018. If you commit to the course before that date by email you will be ...able to enrol. Even better if you can get there on Tuesday night.
The cost will be $230.00 including $80 Club Membership. If you are the a parent of a Nipper at Dixon Park speak to me about a Discount.
I am proposing to train the theory work on Tuesday evenings at around 6 or 6.30pm for about two hours and the wet sessions will likely be Sunday mornings at 8am at Dixon Park. In order to participate you will need to be able to attend the majority of sessions. Subject to conditions we would look to get into the water by a date in October and there is potential to do the assessment in December.
If you are still interested I hope to see you at the Club.
Regards Stuart Barnett Chief Training Officer Dixon Park SLSC
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**NIPPERS POOL PROFICIENCY - U8 to U14**
Where: Charlestown Swim Centre (Dickson Street Charlestown) When: Sunday 9th Sept or Sunday 23rd September (you only need to attend one of these days) Time: U8 and U9's - 9am to 10am... U10 to U14's - 10am to 11am Cost: $3.50 for Nippers and $2.50 for Spectators
Pool proficiency is COMPULSORY for all Nippers U8 to U14. No pool proficiency no water activities at Nippers.
These are the only two dates, no other pool proficiency days will be scheduled.
We do encourage our U9 to U14 Nippers to complete the timed pool swim as part of their proficiency, this is outlined in the Junior Competition Skills Assessment. If this proficiency isn’t achieved the Nipper must achieve the minimum requirements of the Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment.
U6 and U7 will do their water assessment during the 2nd week of Nippers at Merewether baths.
For all proficiency information please visit the Nippers proficiency requirements page on the club website.
https://www.dixonparkslsc.com.au/…/prof iciency-requirements/
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**NIPPERS POOL PROFICIENCY - U8 to U14**
Where: Charlestown Swim Centre (Dickson Street Charlestown) When: Sunday 9th Sept or Sunday 23rd September (you only need to attend one of these days) Time: U8 and U9's - 9am to 10am... U10 to U14's - 10am to 11am Cost: $3.50 for Nippers and $2.50 for Spectators
Pool proficiency is COMPULSORY for all Nippers U8 to U14. No pool proficiency no water activities at Nippers.
These are the only two dates, no other pool proficiency days will be scheduled.
We do encourage our U9 to U14 Nippers to complete the timed pool swim as part of their proficiency, this is outlined in the Junior Competition Skills Assessment. If this proficiency isn’t achieved the Nipper must achieve the minimum requirements of the Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment.
U6 and U7 will do their water assessment during the 2nd week of Nippers at Merewether baths.
For all proficiency information please visit the Nippers proficiency requirements page on the club website.
https://www.dixonparkslsc.com.au/…/prof iciency-requirements/
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**NIPPERS POOL PROFICIENCY - U8 to U14**
Where: Charlestown Swim Centre (Dickson Street Charlestown) When: Sunday 9th Sept or Sunday 23rd September (you only need to attend one of these days) Time: U8 and U9's - 9am to 10am... U10 to U14's - 10am to 11am Cost: $3.50 for Nippers and $2.50 for Spectators
Pool proficiency is COMPULSORY for all Nippers U8 to U14. No pool proficiency no water activities at Nippers.
These are the only two dates, no other pool proficiency days will be scheduled.
We do encourage our U9 to U14 Nippers to complete the timed pool swim as part of their proficiency, this is outlined in the Junior Competition Skills Assessment. If this proficiency isn’t achieved the Nipper must achieve the minimum requirements of the Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment.
U6 and U7 will do their water assessment during the 2nd week of Nippers at Merewether baths.
For all proficiency information please visit the Nippers proficiency requirements page on the club website.
https://www.dixonparkslsc.com.au/…/prof iciency-requirements/
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CLUB SHIRT ORDERS - ONLINE NIPPER REGISTRATIONS
If you missed the rego day yesterday but have registered your Nipper online you can still order a club shirt.
The first order has to be finalised by this Friday to ensure the shirts arrive for the start of the season.
... Please download a order form from the clubs merchandise page on the website and email it to nippers.merchandise@dixonparkslsc.co m.au by 5pm THURSDAY 16th AUGUST!!
A second order will be taken at the 1st day of Nippers for those that missed the first order.
https://www.dixonparkslsc.com.au/the-club /merchandise/
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At todays AGM the attendees were taken through the plans for the refurbishment of the underside of the Clubhouse. Exciting times ahead. Architect Tim Blackall presented the plans to the meeting.

Thank you to the many members who attended the Clubs Annual General Meeting today. The directors spoke to their reports, Earl Rennie was made a Life Member and was presented with his 45 year patrol service pin. The Club thanks Hunter Surf Life Saving President Henry Scrutton and CEO for attending and for their kind words.

Great position, looking out over the ocean...thirteenth Birthday party, they all had a great time! :-)

Great position, looking out over the ocean...thirteenth Birthday party, they all had a great time! :-)