22 September, 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Nippers
Have fun and learn how to stay safe at the beach
Nippers Program details
Our Nipper Program is for kids aged 5 to 14 years old and occurs every 2 weeks. It is a great way for children to make friends, be active and learn how to enjoy the beach safely. Nippers learn about surf awareness and safety and as they progress through the various age groups, nippers undergo lessons in wading, running, ocean swimming, board paddling and lifesaving skills as well as learning the basics of resuscitation and first aid.
We are looking forward to welcoming our Nippers to the upcoming season. We are excited to announce that our first Nippers Day will be 19 October 2025. We have also locked in our Nippers Outline for this season. Make sure you book these key dates for your diary.
| Event | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Registrations open | 28/8/25 | |
| Registrations close | 1/10/25 | |
| Proficiency 1 | 21/09/25 | |
| Proficiency 2 | 27/09/25 | |
| Proficiency 3 | 28/09/25 | |
| Nippers 1 | 19/10/25 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 2 | 26/10/25 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 3 | 2/11/25 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 4 | 16/11/25 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 5 | 30/11/25 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 6 Christmas Party – Saturday | 14/12/25 | 4.30pm – 6pm |
| Christmas/New Year Break | ||
| Nippers 7 – Branch Development Carnival | 18/1/26 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| SLSI Branch Championships | 31/01/26 | |
| Nippers 8 | 1/02/26 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 9 | 8/02/26 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 10 | 22/2/26 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 11 | 8/03/26 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Nippers 12 Finale | 22/3/26 | 9.45am – 11.00am |
| Presentation | TBC |
View the Nippers Outline for the 2025/26 season
Things to know:
- Nipper registrations are open
- Our first nippers day is 19 October 2025
- Our last nippers day is 22 March 2026
- All registrations must be done online.
- New nipper members must have a financial parent member registered
- New nipper members must send the club registrar (clubregistrar@sandonpointsurfclub.org.au) a copy of their birth certificate
- When registering please ensure you pay at the same time.
If you have any other queries, please contact us at nippers@sandonpointsurfclub.org.au.
All about Nippers at Sandon Point
Nippers 2025/26 Calendar
Nippers 2025/26 Calendar
Nippers meet fortnightly on Sundays commencing at 10:00am (arrival time is 9:30am). The Nippers season runs from October to April.
- Our first nippers day will be 20 October 2024
- Our last nippers day will be 23 March 2025
Requirements
Requirements
Nippers is open to all kids between the ages of 5-14 years. Please note children must have turned 5 years old by the 30th of September before they can become a Nipper member.
Before a child can participate in any Nipper’s event, they must complete the Preliminary Skills Evaluation. Nippers U6 to U14 are required to attend the Sandon Point Proficiency Swim. See season program proficiency dates.
Please note: At least one parent or legal guardian must be a financial Sandon Point SLSC member as part of the Nipper family membership.
Uniform
Uniform
Our Sandon Point Surf Club Nippers uniforms give our Nippers a sense of belonging to the Club.
Compulsory items:
- Sandon Point Nippers cap.
- Fluorescent pink hi-visibility rash vest. Compulsory during all water based activities.
Optional items:
- Sandon Point Beach SLSC swimwear
If your child would like to compete in events at carnivals, they will need to be in full competition uniform. (Sandon Point SLSC cozzies, skull cap, and pink hi-vis rash)
U14's
U14's
U14 SRC training will be conducted during the nipper days. Once the U14s have successfully completed their SRC, they will be asked to assist with completing water safety. This is an important aspect of our nipper’s development from those that need help, to those that provide help. The young nippers love getting help from the big kids. With the SRC award, our U14s are qualified to start patrolling our wonderful beach. If your U14 child is keen to do patrols, please let your U14 age manager know, and they will forward your request onto our Club Captain.
Sign up for Nippers
Join or renew your membership today
Other Opportunities
Nippers FAQs
Children must be 5 years old by the end of September in the year in which they join. For the 2020/21 season, the cut off is 30 September 2015.
- Sandon Point skull cap
- Pink hi-vis rash vest
- Sandon Point cozzies
- Goggles
- Water to drink
- Suncream
- Towel
- Parent or Guardian
Yes. One parent or guardian responsible for that child needs to remain on the beach with their child at all times.
Children can only join on their own once they reach the age of 15, up until then, any child must join with their parents.