About Nippers
Nippers is a fun way for children aged 5 to Under 14 to enjoy the beach in a safe environment. The Junior Development Program is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while participating in lessons that will give them a pathway to becoming a fully rounded participant in both lifesaving and sport.
Nippers includes the Junior Development Program which is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach, while participating in lessons that will provide them with a pathway to become a qualified surf lifesaver and a junior competitor (surf sport). Competition plays an important role in helping to strengthen and develop the skills of surf lifesavers.
Surf Life Saving Clubs create and tailor a program to suit the needs of their members and their beach conditions. The program will be focused on participation and enjoyment and will not just be built around competition. The goal is to increase the confidence and skill base of the nippers in the water and the sand.
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Season Dates
- Start Date: 13th October @ 9am
- End Date: 1st March
- U6/U7 Presentation: 1st March (After Nippers)
- Junior Presentation Dates: TBA
The season takes a small break over the Christmas/New Year period and finishes in mid-March 2025.
Registrations
- Registration can be done online – click here to register
- Alternatively, you can contact our office between Wednesday and Friday if you would like to speak with someone
Please note – all Nippers registrations must require a parent member. When joining please register as a family adding the parent member first.
Nippers Age Group Categories
Birth date between the following dates:
| State Date | to | End Date | Age Group |
| 1st October 2018 | to | 30th September 2019 | U6 |
| 1st October 2017 | to | 30th September 2018 | U7 |
| 1st October 2016 | to | 30th September 2017 | U8 |
| 1st October 2015 | to | 30th September 2016 | U9 |
| 1st October 2014 | to | 30th September 2015 | U10 |
| 1st October 2013 | to | 30th September 2014 | U11 |
| 1st October 2012 | to | 30th September 2013 | U12 |
| 1st October 2011 | to | 30th September 2012 | U13 |
| 1st October 2010 | to | 30th September 2011 | U14 |
| 1st October 2009 | to | 30th September 2010 | U15+ |
Must be a minimum of 5 years of age to join and a copy of the nippers Birth Certificate must be provided on registration to Umina SLSC
Age Managers
Under 6 Age Managers
TBA
Under 9 Age Managers
Luke Ingold
Jenna Salvaterra
Under 12 Age Managers
Scott Micallef
Emma Jordan
Under 7 Age Managers
TBA
Under 10 Age Managers
Julia Atilla
Davara Marshall
Under 13 Age Managers
Matt Fearnley
Under 8 Age Managers
Rachel Scott
Under 11 Age Managers
TBA
Under 14 Age Managers
Steven James