
Nippers
WELCOME TO KAWANA NIPPERS
REGISTRATIONS FOR 2023/24 SEASON NOW CLOSED
NOTE: Our Age Groups are all full
Please note, Nippers is not a learn to swim program. All nippers are expected to have a certain level or pool swimming ability. Please see the pool proficiency link. If your child cannot meet the requirements, they are not ready for nippers this season or require intensive swim training prior to joining in.
For any general nipper enquiries please contact Greera in the administration office. The administration office is located on the west side of the Surf Club.
Call Greera on (07) 5444 8642 or email surfadmin@kawanasurfclub.com.au au
or our Nippers Chairperson Megan Lovell nippers@kawanasurfclub.com.au
MEMBERSHIP FEES
Important Dates:
- Memberships Open 1st August
- Club Open Day Sun 6th August
- Pool and Beach Proficiency Session 1 - 13th August
- Pool and Beach Proficiency Session 2 - 27th August
- Nipper Registrations Close - 1st September
- Last Pool Proficiency - Mon 11th Sept 5:30pm @ Kawana Pool
- Beginner Board Camp - Fri 29th Sept - Mon 1st Oct
- The First Day of Nippers - Sun 8th October
- The Last Day of Nippers - Date to be confirmed
Information for new members:
Registrations are now closed for the 2023/24 Season.
Each nipper MUST complete a pool proficiency to be in nippers. Nippers in U8-U13 also need to do a beach swim. You must be signed up and financial to come to swim proficiency day.
For child safety management it is required that parents involved in the running of nippers have a Blue Card. The volunteer card is free of charge. Forms to apply for a Blue Card can be found on the Forms page, link below. We encourage all members to Register or Link their Blue Cards pre-season to save having to do it mid-season if you become involved.
Birth certificates for new members must be sighted by the surf office. Email a copy to surfadmin@kawanasurfclub.com.au.
All relevant forms, including membership, Blue Card applications and nipper guidelines can be found here: Forms
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Please refer to our FAQ for Frequently Asked Questions
Child Safety
Keeping our kids safe is one of our highest priorities here at Kawana Waters SLSC.
Information on how to keep our kids safe can be found on the Daniel Morcombe Foundation website, click here
BEGINNERS BOARD CAMP
Our Beginner Board Camp is a new program aimed at U9’s and above who are new to board paddling. Nippers must be in U9 or older this season to attend. This 3 day intensive board training program is run by our Kawana Lifesavers and supported by Kawana Youth, who will teach your nippers basic board paddling skills like positioning on the board, paddling technique, how to pop and of course catching waves!
Click here for more Board Camp Information.