Nippers

Nippers! Serious Fun!

If you have a child between 5 and 13 that loves the beach and you'd like them to learn some skills in the surf then Cape Paterson Nippers is the perfect program. Nippers is an excellent way to introduce your child to the surf and sand.

Our Nipper program is for Children aged 5 (as at 30/09/2014) to 13 and includes developing surf awareness and surf education. Nippers will learn skills on the beach and in the water whilst having fun.

Following the Surf Education program, Nippers will have a good awareness of beach hazards such as waves and rips and also have a basic knowledge of first aid skills.

Competition is offered that incorporates fun and teamwork. Events for Nippers involve swimming, board paddling, wadding, running, beach flags, and relays. Competition is optional.

WHAT DOES NIPPERS INVOLVE?

A basic knowledge of water safety is vital when swimming at the beach and the Nipper Program aims to teach children surf awareness, surf skills, lifesaving skills and competition/teamwork skills. Nippers should end up with a good awareness of beach hazards like surf and rips and a basic knowledge of first aid skills.

Children are allocated to their age groups (age taken as on the 30th of September) and an age-appropriate program is provided which includes theory and practical activities.

NIPPER SESSION TIMES AND DATES

Please refer to the Nippers Events calendar for all session dates and session times. This calendar also outlines all social activities offered for Nippers.

WHERE WILL NIPPERS BE HELD?

We meet at the Surf Life Saving Club and head down to First Surf Beach for practical activities.

WHAT DOES NIPPERS COST?

Fees must be paid before your Nipper can commence training. Payment ensures your child is insured by Life Saving Victoria. Please note below are 2014-15 fees ... early bird registrations (on or before December 1, 2014) will secure 2013-14 fees.

Fees are as follows:

  • $95.00 – First Nipper (this includes one parent associate member) (Early Bird: $90)
  • $65.00 – All subsequent Nippers (Early Bird: $60)

Another option is to join the club under Nipper family membership package:

  • 2 adults + 1 child/student - $130 (Early Bird: $120)
  • 2 adults + 2 children/students - $190 (Early Bird: $180)
  • 2 adults + 3 children/students - $240 (Early Bird: $230)

Please note Nippers MUST have a hi-vis competition vest as part of registration, as per previous two years. If your child does not have a vest, these are available for $20 from the club on Registration and Apparel Day, and ongoing.

HOW DO I JOIN THE CAPE PATERSON NIPPERS PROGRAM?

Online registrations are open now. This is the best way to join as you will secure your child’s place. There are limited spots available for the program, so get in early!!

We also have a registration morning at Cape Paterson Surf Life Saving club on 27 December (2-4pm) if there are spots still available.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE Nipper Information Booklet or CONTACT THE NIPPER DELEGATES at nipper.delegate@cpslsc.org.au