​A fun way for families to learn and enjoy the surf together safely.

REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN FOR 2021/2022 SEASON
It's easy to JOIN or RENEW your membership to South Narrabeen SLSC. 
Simply REGISTER or RENEW here.

WHAT IS NIPPERS?
​At South Narrabeen Nippers is all about having fun with your friends on the beach whilst building confidence and surf awareness. Nippers is for children aged *5 – 13 although it follows a formal curriculum, tailored to each age group and working towards a surf award the primary aim is having fun with your mates at the beach and learning to become familiar with all beach conditions. 

More information on Nippers can be found in our Nipper handbook.

*children must be aged 5 years old at 30th September. For more information on age groups, click here. 

WHEN AND WHERE

• Nippers runs from Sunday, 17th October 2021 – Sunday, 6th March 2022, with a break for Christmas. 
• On a regular Nippers day, the session runs from 9:30am – 10.30am 
• All Nippers meet on the beach in front of the Clubhouse. 

WHAT DO I NEED?
Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the Nippers session starting at 9:30am to allow time to Check-In via the Service NSW QR Check-In – this is a mandatory requirement in order to access South Narrabeen SLSC and the beach.

Please ensure your kids are ready to start Nippers by ensuring they are:

• Wearing a South Narrabeen orange Nippers cap (compulsory). Please write your child’s name in large letters on the the outside of the cap
• Wearing a fluorescent pink hi-visibility rash vest (compulsory)
• In their swimwear and club rashie covered in sunblock; fed and hydrated.
• Has a parent or responsible adult near by to help with the activities and watch for safety reasons

PARENT INVOLVEMENT
South Narrabeen Club and Nippers is run entirely by volunteers. Age Managers rely on the help of all registered parents on the beach during Nippers. It is required that at least one Parent or Guardian register with a Nipper. Registered Parents/Guardians are encouraged and welcome to participate in any way possible:​

• Become an age manager or assistant! Your child will love it! Simply speak to an existing Age Manager or email nippers@snslsc.org.au if you’re interested.
• Assist with water safety for events! This can be done once you have undertaken the required Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion training provided by our Club. Click here for further information about courses. It’s a great way to build their confidence and yours!
• Join our Committee We would love all parents to help out and get involved with our Club so put your hand up and get involved!
• You will need a "Working With Children Check". Click here for more information. 

READY TO JOIN SOUTH NARRABEEN NIPPERS?

Instructions on joining our club can be found here.
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email office@snslsc.org.au for help registering or if you have any questions.
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We look forward to seeing you on the beach!

YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM "ROOKIE"
 
The Rookie Program is a youth development program to assist with the education and retention of our 13 to 17 year old members through a structured development program. 

South Narrabeen SLSC members become a ‘Rookie’ when they achieve their Surf Rescue Certificate at the age of 13 (Under 14 Nippers). They stay in this program and can achieve their Bronze Medallion that allows them to be fully participating patrol members. They also have the opportunity to earn other awards like IRB crew and driver, advanced First Aid and gain their Silver and Gold Medallion allowing them to be paid Life Guards

We are very proud of our program and have had great success in keeping our young members on the beach.
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Our young members are very important here at South Narrabeen SLSC, they are the future of the club.

Please click here to access Surf Lifesaving NSW COVID-19 Updates and Guidelines.