To mark the end of a challenging and disjointed season, Nippers and their families got together in their lounge rooms for a Facebook live presentation.
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The Narooma Surf Lifesaving Club and community would usually come together to celebrate 120 children and their achievements, but COVID-19 moved this year's presentation online.
Nippers coordinator Carla Durnan congratulated all who participated: "Certificates, ribbons and medals will be able to be picked up once restrictions lift further, we hope!"
Ms Durnan said it was challenging season for Nippers.
"We have been interrupted in every possible way between fires, with some of our families losing homes and property," Ms Durnan said.
"Our own carnival was cancelled, the George Bass marathon cancelled, floods closed our beaches as well as a break-in to the surf club with essential equipment stolen.
"And now COVID-19, which abruptly brought an end to our season and our final carnival cancelled at Tathra.
"Through it all, we were so excited to see the kids and families turn up when they could."
Ms Durnan said the presentation night would normally consist of medals, awards and ribbons for placings across three South Coast carnivals.
Due to the interrupted season, prizes were awarded differently.
"We awarded ribbons to place getters from the Broulee Carnival prior to Christmas," Ms Durnan said.
"All of our medals were given based on continued sportsmanship and improvement across the season.
"These were chosen by the committee and fantastic volunteers that help out each week on the beach to assist us to run Nippers."
Watch the presentation night on Narooma surf club's Facebook Page.
Check out the season's YouTube video with messages from members, photos and award recipient below.
Sportsmanship Awards:
Sportsmanship:
- U6/7 Layla Bailey, Harry White
- U8 Neiva Ings, Crystal Hopkins
- u9 Alice Young, Jett Constable
- u10 Asher Bywater, Brodie Bywater
- u11 Camryn Pratt, Laura Ovington
- u12 Sara James, Johnny Constable
- u13/14 Mikayla Homan, Annabelle Pratt
Beach Flags Improvement:
- Alexander Cooper
- Lewis Durnan
- Camryn Pratt
- Taylah Noonan
- Sara James
Beach Sprints Improvement:
- Reagan Stubbs
- Sonny Sudley
Water and Boards Improvement:
- Claire Ovington
- Sara James
- Jesse Doull
- Kane Doull
- Evelyn Bailey
- Ty Constable
Nipper of the Year:
Sara James