What A Difference A Year Makes

In 2023, we’re taking ANZA Nippers to the next level! Read on to find out what’s in store.

By KAT GILZMER.

It’s hard to grasp that just a year ago, we started the season in groups of five (four Nippers and one age manager) and now – only 12 months later – we have a whopping 130 ANZA Nippers who come down to the beach every Sunday!

It was a wonderfully busy sea of yellow and blue uniforms, running, paddling and swimming at our first session in March. We celebrated our return in true Aussie style, with sausage sizzles and ice lollies for everyone involved. With nine designated age managers, more than 30 assistants and many parents lending a helping hand, it’s fair to say the beach is at its best when Nippers is on.

The road ahead

Now that operations have returned and we're thriving at capacity once more, the committee’s main focus is to plan for the future of our club. Amongst other things, we’re planning weekend trips to test our skills in different environments, discussing plans to introduce a Nippers “skill passport” (a certificate which can be obtained upon completion of all ageappropriate training modules), and we’re looking at offering volunteering positions for high school students. We’re excited to finally be able to look at the road ahead and make ANZA Nippers even more enticing.

We celebrated in Aussie style with sausage sizzles and ice lollies

Away from the beach

I’m behind my desk (I work in Intellectual Property), practicing yoga or swimming laps at the SSC. And I love to travel. We can’t wait to check out the surf in Indonesia, the Maldives and the Philippines