Nippers is a great way for children to make friends, be active and learn how to enjoy the beach safely. Designed for children aged 5 to 14, it introduces Surf Life Saving through a set of fun activities.
Nippers (the kids) first learn about surf awareness and safety. As they progress through the various age groups, Nippers will undergo lessons in wading, running, ocean swimming, board paddling and lifesaving skills as well as learning the basics of resuscitation and first aid.
Nippers runs from October to March, on Sunday mornings. The last Nippers session in the current season will be on March 17th 2024.
REGISTRATION AND SEASON KICK OFF
All registrations are completed online via the Surf Lifesaving Members Portal. Instructions on how to complete your registration are included here.
For safety reasons, your child will need to pass a Preliminary Swim Evaluation to take part in Sunday Nippers’ sessions.
If you’ve joined part way through the season, evaluations will be conducted at the North Curl Curl Pool on a Sunday before Nippers. Please speak to your Age Manager to tee this up.
For those wanting to compete in inter-club carnivals (U9+ only), a Competition Swim Evaluation is also required. These evaluations will be undertaken at the beach during nippers. More information on evaluation requirements for each age group can be found here.
Uniforms can be bought online and picked up before Nippers on most Sundays. Please check the facebook page for up-to-date uniform shop opening hours.
SUNDAY NIPPERS
Our last session of the season will be on Sunday 17th of March 2024.
9am start for Under 6 (U6s) and U7s. And 9.30am for U8s and above.
U6s will wear yellow caps this season. U7s will wear green caps. U8s and above use the club cap (yellow with two green stripes down the middle). Caps are compulsory.
Hi-visibility club rash tops (either pink or green) are mandatory for U8+, however, they are optional for U6s and U7s.
The U6s will have a splash up to about knees but spend most of the time on the sand. U7s will end up a little deeper around the waist. Pack a water bottle, sunscreen, goggles and a towel.
For safety reasons, your child will need to pass a Preliminary Swim Evaluation to take part in Sunday Nippers’ sessions. If you’ve joined part way through the season, evaluations will be conducted at the North Curl Curl Pool on a Sunday before Nippers. Please speak to your Age Manager to tee this up.
For those wanting to compete in inter-club carnivals, a Competition Swim Evaluation is also required. These evaluations will be undertaken at the beach during nippers. More information on evaluation requirements for each age group can be found here.