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NOW CLOSED FOR 2008 -2009 SEASON

Please apply in Sept 2009

How to Join

"Nippers" is an activity-based program run to educate young children about surf safety and awareness when visiting a beach or aquatic environment. The nipper program also offers the participants the opportunity to meet a new set of friends whilst they are being challenged in activities controlled within a learning environment.

The minimum age for children to start nippers is 5 years of age. That is, the child must have turned 5 before the 1st of October.

Colour of Nipper Cap  Age Group Date of Birth Range
  Under 6 1st October 2002 - 30 September 2003
  Under 7 1st October 2001 - 30 September 2002
  Under 8 1st October 2000 - 30 September 2001
  Under 9 1st October 1999 - 30 September 2000
  Under 10 1st October 1998 - 30 September 1999
  Under 11 1st October 1997 - 30 September 1998
  Under 12 1st October 1996 - 30 September 1997
  Under 13 1st October 1995 - 30 September 1996
  Under 14 1st October 1994 - 30 September 1995

Registration for 2008-09 season were held on:

  • 14 September between 10:30 and 2:00 pm
  • 21 September between 12:00 and 3:00 pm

NOTE: Only limited registration will be available on the 1st day of nippers

Important Information

Costs for this season 2008-2009

  • One (1) child         $100      
  • Two (2) children    $150
  • Three (3)children   $160
  • $10 from all junior members (each child) will be paid into a building maintenance fund. The money collected will be passed onto the Surf Clubs Board of Management for exclusive use in the maintenance and repair of the clubs buildings. This amount is included in the fees above.
  • Existing members do not need to complete the forms below.

New Members

  • For new members registration forms are available for download below in PDF format.
  • Please bring along the child's Birth Certificate or Passport
  • Qualifying swim of 25 mtrs must be completed for children in the under 8's and above. (25 mtrs)
  • The proficiency swim must be completed before membership is fully accepted
  • There is no qualifying swim for the Under 6's and Under 7's

Download Registration Forms

New Members Form:

 

Transferring Members (from other Surf Clubs):

Qualifying Swimming Requirements for Under 8's and older (only).

 (No swimming required for Under 6s and Under 7s)

PROFICIENCY SWIMS MUST BE COMPLETED TO PARTICIPATE - NO EXCEPTIONS

 

For Any Sunday Activity

For Any Water Events

Under 6 & 7’s

No Swim Required

 No Swim Required

Under 8’s

25 mtrs (any stroke)

25 mtrs (any stroke)

Under 9 & 10’s

Minimum 25 mtrs (any stroke)

200 mtrs within 6 minutes

Under 11 to 14’s

Minimum 25 mtrs (any stroke)

200 mtrs within 5 minutes