Nippers Information
ABOUT NIPPERS
ALL Nipper Groups are now CLOSED
Junior Activities (Nippers) is a rewarding experience for the whole family teaching both children and parents, beach and water skills. Members learn the fundamentals of surf safety, how to master the challenge of surf craft and to have fun and make new friends. The Club’s goals are to promote: Surf Skills, Self Esteem, Surf Awareness, Friendship, Confidence and Enjoyment.
We are a small family-oriented club with most of the work being carried out by dedicated volunteers with equipment and operating expenses being paid from donations, sponsorship, fundraising activities and support from the Club’s licensed Supporters Club. Our Club colours are yellow, red and blue.
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Nippers is a family sport. We are not a drop and go sport. Parental involvement is expected in one way or the other for the smooth running of the program. For nippers who attend midweek training sessions or compete at carnivals, parental involvement is a must.
There are many ways to be involved including:Age Manager or Assistant Age Manager - All age groups.
Nipper Adult Assistant (NAA) - A role for U6 and U8 parents only.
Water Safety- Bronze Medallion holders are required in the water at a ration of 1 WS for every 5 nippers.
Official- If your child competes at carnivals in U8-U13, one parent is expected to do the official course and help at carnivals.
Parent Rotating Roster. Each week a different Age Group is on duty. Parents from the 'on duty' Age Group are needed to help in all 3 areas, (BBQ, beach set up and beach pack up).
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Nipper Registrations are now closed for the 2024/25 Season. Active patrolling members registrations ore now overdue an must be paid immediately.
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. 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
Fairplay Vouchers are able to be used as part of your membership payment. Once you have registered online and chosen the Family with Fairplay Voucher option, email the voucher 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 Frequently Asked Questions.
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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.
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Membership Fees
Family Membership *Parent/s + 1 Nipper | $285
Family Membership *Parent/s + 2 Nipper | $305
Family Membership *Parent/s + 3 Nipper | $325
Family Membership *Parent/s + 4 Nipper | $345
*Includes $50 volunteer levy (refundable - see Nipper handbook for details)
Uniform Fees (Compulsory)
Nipper Cap | $15
High Vis Pink Long Sleeve Rashie | Incl in Reg.
*Each nipper gets one long sleeve pink high vis rashie which is mandatory for nippers.
The U11+ may purchase a high vis pink singlet.Uniform Fees (Optional)
Blue Star Cap (Carnivals) | $15
High Vis Pink Singlet (U11+ only and for carnivals) | $30
High Vis Long Sleeve Rashie Replacement | $35
Club Swimmers | Various
Other FeesCarnivals | $10 entry
Hooded Red Kawana Nipper Towel | Various
Swimwear | Various
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