Nippers at Seaspray

Nippers at Seaspray this summer

Want to be part of the Nippers program at Seaspray Surf Life Saving Club this summer? If so, it’s time to get registered and get along to Aqua Energy to have your Nipper’s swimming ability assessed. Nippers is a beach education program for children aged between 5-13 that introduces participants to life saving. They learn valuable water safety and lifesaving skills and gain confidence in the surf. Sessions will be held on Sunday mornings in December and January, with additional afternoon sessions held on Thursday during January. It is not a learn-to-swim program. All participants must have their swimming ability assessed by a qualified swimming instructor. Swim assessments will be held on Sunday 10 November at Aqua Energy in Sale. Please arrive at the time allocated for your child’s age group. Due to Aqua Energy redevelopment enter via Guthridge Parade. Nippers without a membership at Aqua Energy will be asked to pay the applicable swimming fee ($5.10 for children aged up to 15). Aqua Energy members should bring their membership tag. 9am: Under Six, Under Seven, and Under Eight 9.30am: Under Nine, Under Ten, and Under Eleven 10am: Under Twelve and Under Thirteen Before assessment day, please make sure your child or family is registered and the appropriate Seaspray Surf Club membership is paid. https://members.sls.com.au/SLSA_Online/modules/login/index.php 

Children must be aged 5 years or more as of September 30, 2024 to participate in Nippers. The program is not designed to cater for children aged younger than this. For details of the assessment requirements for each age level, please visit ‘Nipper Program Requirements’ https://lsv.com.au/clubs-members/nippers/nipper-education-program/. 

To help us out on the day, please ensure you are clear of your Nipper’s age group. Age groups are determined by a child’s age on 30 September, 2024. That means, a child who turned 10 years old on 1 November will be in the Under Ten age group, as they were nine years old at the end of September.  A child who turned 12 years old on September 1 will be in the Under Thirteen age group as they were 12 years old on 30 September. If you have questions about Nippers at Seaspray and the season ahead, please visit https://www.seaspraysurfclub.org.au/club-activities/nippers/ or email us at nippers@seaspraysurfclub.org.au. Check out the Kids Voucher program! Eligible children can receive up to $200 to cover the costs for membership and registration fees. Applications are now open. Visit https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/ for more information.