What is Nippers?

Nippers is the junior program of Surf Life Saving, catering from 6 to 13 year olds. Our club aims to encourage children of all abilities and backgrounds. Whether your child is a talented athlete or someone with a fear of water, Nippers provides a place for them to have fun, make friendships and develop skills in surf survival.

Our Sunday morning program usually comprises of 5 different activities. Children rotate around all of these activities under the supervision of their team manager. Each activity is run by an experienced instructor .

Activities include boards, swimming, body surfing, sprints, flags, first aid and surf awareness. Activities are designed to introduce your child to the surf and build up their confidence so that they learn to enjoy and respect the sea.

Later in the season your child may wish to compete in carnivals where they can test their newly acquired skills. This is entirely optional and whilst all children are encouraged to participate, no undue pressure is applied.

Nippers is run mostly by parents who have gained their Bronze Surf Medallion. Surf Lifesaving Australia requires a ratio of 1 qualified Bronze Lifesaver to 5 children for any water activity. However, we often provide one to one help for nervous children. To achieve this we encourage new parents to gain their Surf Bronze. Those not so confident in the water can also fulfill an important role; that of team manager. This position is vitally important as it ensures every nipper's whereabouts is known at all times.

Nipper carnival dates can be found in the events section.

For further information please contact Kim Granger at  gkgranger@bigpond.com