Nippers
All kids are welcome. Come and try it!

This is a fun activity based program aimed at developing children’s water safety and lifesaving skills. We aim to provide coaching to improve technique in a friendly environment.

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Summer Season Saturdays
Nipper Training: Arrive 1.30pm
on beach infront of Clubhouse for 2:00 start
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Winter Season Saturdays
Nipper Training: Arrive 1.15pm
at Toby Haenan Swim Centre for 1:30 start
10 Ashley Park Drv, Chelsea Heights
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What's Involved:

• Water Safety
• Surf Awareness
• Swimming
• Nipper Board Paddling
• Wading
• Beach Running
• Beach Flags
• Basic Rescue Techniques
• Basic Resuscitation
• Life Saving Competition Skills

Instructors: The sessions are held on the beach in front of the clubhouse by volunteer instructors and supervised by qualified lifesaving members. All club members have current working with children identification.

Age groups: determined as of the 30th of September.

Ages: Children from 4* up to the age of 14 can participate in nipper training, with the minimum age to be eligible for competition being 6 years old. Those over the age of 14 become seniors where they can participate in regular beach patroling and compete at Senior Carnivals.

Parents: Are welcome to come and watch, they do not have to be members themselves. *It is compulsory for parents to assist their children under 5 years of age, in and out of the water.

Junior Development Officer:
John Erwin	Please feel free to approach John if you are new or have any questions.