Nobbys Nippers Program
Download Nobbys Nippers Handbook
Returning Nippers Registrations for the 2023/24 Season are now closed
New Nippers Registrations for the 2023/24 Season are now closed
u/13s are still open
Important 2023/24 Season Information
- Please read the Nobbys Nippers Handbook (link above).
- Please complete the following quick survey about Nippers this season
- All Nippers familes need to download TEAMAPP and search for Nobbys Nippers. Information for Nippers will only be posted on TeamApp. Do not rely on Facebook.
- All kids must be swim proficient before the start of Nippers. If you have not achieved proficiency you will not be allowed in the water.
- Active Kids vouchers can be used for Nipper child memberships only. If the season does not happen we cannot refund these as per Government guildelines
- The length and requirements of Nippers season may vary due to Covid regulations, weather and major events around Nobbys. We will communicate information as it is available.
- Registrations will be on a first come basis, we may have to pause registrations dependent on numbers. Click here for the membership page to join
- Until you are financial for the correct amount you are not a member for the nippers season.
Go to the Members page for detailed information on how to join, videos and instructions. If you still have problems after reading all the information contact membership@nobbysnsw.com.au
Nobbys SLSC Nippers caters for children from U6 to U13 with small groups of children.
Nippers currently starts at 8:45am Sundays and goes to 11:00am with children learning a range of surf awareness and surf skills. This may vary this season.
Sunday 20th August - Returning Nippers Registrations Open
Friday 1st September - New Nippers Registrations Open
Saturday 9th September - Nippers Swim Proficiency, 9-11am Lambton Pool, you will need to pay for entry
Saturday 16th September - Nippers Swim Proficiency, 9-11am Lambton Pool, you will need to pay for entry
Sunday 8th October (8:45am) - First Nippers
TBC - Nippers Christmas Party
TBC - Starting after Christmas Break
TBC - Last Nippers
Age Group |
Birthday Between these Dates |
Under 6 |
1st October 2017 – |
Under 7 |
1st October 2016 – |
Under 8 |
1st October 2015 – |
Under 9 |
1st October 2014- |
Under 10 |
1st October 2013 – |
Under 11 |
1st October 2012 – |
Under 12 |
1st October 2011- |
Under 13 |
1st October 2010 – |
Under 14 (SRC) |
1st October 2009 – |
Note:
- If born on or after the 1st October 2018, Nipper will need to join the following season
- Nippers cannot change their allocated age groups to be with friends
- Nippers all need to have a minimum swim proficiency level to fully participate in Nippers each Sunday.
- Proficiency for 2023/24 season will be held on the following dates:
Saturday 9th September - 9-11am Lambton Pool, you will need to pay for entry
Saturday 16th September - 9-11am Lambton Pool, you will need to pay for entry
- For full details of proficiency requirements please see the following link here.
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If you cannot make a proficiency day you can complete proficiency at a local swim school, please download a form here.
Nippers can compete in carnivals against other local clubs several times a year. Children doing carnivals have extra proficiency requirements which include a longer pool swim and a ocean swim at the beach. They also have the opportunity to work on their skills at carnival training before Nippers on Sundays.
Note:
- Under 8s do not have a carnival swim proficiency requirement as their water events are limited to a wade
Detals of the 2023/2024 Nippers Carnival calendar can be found on the Hunter Branch website here.
Like all sporting clubs we rely on volunteers to help everything run smoothly.
Opportunties to help include:
- Age Managers - We need one female and one male age manager for each year group. We encourage as many people to be involved to allow rotation of supervisors.
- BBQ Duty
- Beach Setup
- Admin and Social Media
- Covid Helpers
We ask that our Nippers volunteers join Nobbys as members, have a valid WWC check and complete some easy training offered by the club.