JOIN 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 five and 13 that introduces participants to life saving. They learn valuable water safety and life saving skills and gain confidence in the surf. It is not a learn-to-swim program. Sessions will be held on Sunday mornings in December and on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings during January. 

All participants must have their swimming ability assessed by a qualified swimming instructor. Assessments will be done on Sunday 27 November at Aqua Energy in Sale.   

The assessment times are: 

9am: Under Eleven, Under Twelve, Under Thirteen and Under Fourteen 

9.30 for a 10am start: Under Six, Under Seven, Under Eight, Under Nine and Under Ten 

Please enter through the outdoor entrance just off Guthridge Parade. Those who are not Aqua Energy members may be asked to pay the entrance fee ($4.70 for children aged up to 15). If you are an Aqua Energy member, please bring your membership tag.  

Before assessment day, please make sure your child or family is registered and the appropriate Seaspray Surf Club membership is paid.   

To help us out on the day, please ensure you are clear of your Nipper’s age group. Remember, age groups are determined by a child’s age on 30 September. That means, a child who turns 10 years old on 1 November will be in Under Ten, as they were nine years old at the end of September.  A child who turned 12 years old on September 1 will be in Under Thirteen as they were 12 years old on 30 September.  

Children must be aged 5 years or more as of September 30, 2022 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 https://lsv.com.au/wp-content/uploads/Pool-Junior-Evaluation-Preliminary-Assessments-2022_20231.pdf 

If you have questions about Nippers at Seaspray and the season ahead, please email nippers@seaspraysurfclub.org.au.