A fun environment for children and families to learn and enjoy the surf safely.

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 here

*children must be aged 5 years old as at 30 September

WHEN AND WHERE

• Nippers runs from Sunday, 13 October 2019 – Sunday, 10 March 2020, 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?
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Please ensure your kids are ready and outside the Clubhouse 10 minutes before Nippers starts:

• 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 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 must register with a Nipper. Registered parents are encouraged and welcome to participate in their child’s age group activities in the following ways:

• 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 are interested.
• Assist with water safety for events, 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 show your kids how dedicated the whole family is to surf safety
• Join our Committee We would love to welcome new members to make our club the best we can. Put your hand up and get involved!

READY TO JOIN SOUTH NARRABEEN NIPPERS?.

We have 2 registration days at the club.

• Sunday 8th September 9am - 12pm
• Saturday 22nd September 9am - 12pm

Instructions on joining our club can be found here.
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Or simply 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.