What is Nippers?
Nippers is a great family activity that is a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. Membership is from U6 to U14 years (U6 must turn 5 by 30th Sept 2023) and involves education, training and competition.
Our aim is to educate our children about surf safety and teach them life saving techniques. We try to wrap it in a whole lot of fun. Regular events include a beach sprint, relays, beach flags, swim, board and wade. All equipment is supplied but many families choose to buy their own boards to make unscheduled training easier. We hope that you and your family will enjoy being members of this club.
If at any time throughout the season you have a question, please feel free to approach any member of the Nippers Committee listed here
Nippers Registration 2023/2024 Season
Nippers 2023/24 Season
Registration for the 2023/24 season Nipper registration is now open!
The 2023/24 season will commence on Sunday 8th October 2023 with all age groups on the beach from 9am – 11am.
Our information sessions this year will be held in the Swan Lounge at DYSLSC on:
- Sunday 10 September 10:00-11:00am
- Saturday 16 September 10:00-11:00am
An additional information session will be held via Zoom – link will be updated and shared via our club Facebook page a week prior.
- Thursday 28th September 7:00-8:00pm
In accordance with regulations from Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, a child must have turned 5 prior to 30 September of the year that they are eligible to join Nippers. Children are registered in the age group according to the age of the child on 30 September. For example, if your child is 11 on 30 September, the child will be in the Under 12’s.
How to Register for Nippers Season 2023/24
All sign ups are completed online.
NEW SIGN UPS
Step 1: Click HERE and select that you would like to join a Surf Life Saving Club and choose Dee Why from the list and follow the prompts.
IMPORTANT: Nippers aged U6 – U15 must have at least one parent/guardian join as a General Member (or as part of a Family Membership). As you are joining as a Family Membership please select “My Family” when you see the “I want to join” field.
Step 2: Once your application form is submitted, click on the make a payment link and pay your membership fees
Step 3: Email our Nipper Registrar a proof of age document (passport, driver’s license, birth certificate) for each new member at: registrar@dyslsc.org.au
If you are joining as a family, please make sure you register each individual.
Once we have received your online application for membership, our Club registrars will be in touch if anything is outstanding.
RENEWALS
All renewals must be completed online via the Surf Lifesaving Portal.
More info about renewing a membership is found on our membership renewals page.
A full list of fees is available on the Membership Fees page. Please note, for family group discounts you cannot use an Active Kids Voucher
If you are having issues with a renewal, please do not sign up again but email the registrar at: registrar@dyslsc.org.au for assistance.
IMPORTANT: At least one parent is required to be present during the nipper program and at least one parent join as a Nipper Parent to cover them for insurance and allow them use of the club communal rooms.
Nippers Age Groups & Preliminary Evaluations
For the 2023/24 season we will continue with the National Preliminary Skills Evaluation. This was redeveloped to reflect industry standard research in aquatic skills, and there is a greater focus on foundation skills in the water.
In accordance with regulations from Sydney Northern Beaches Branch, a child must have turned 5 prior to 30September of the year that they are eligible to join Nippers. Children are registered in the age group according to the age of the child on 30 September. For example, if your child is 11 on 30 September, the child will be in the Under 12s.
For safety and development reasons, all junior activity participants are required to complete a preliminary evaluation within the first 3 weeks of the season arranged by our Age Managers.
The 2023/24 preliminary skills evaluation swims are being held at the Warringah Aquatic Centre on:
Saturday 23 September 1 – 3pm
Saturday 7 October 1 – 3pm
- Swimmers will need to pay the WAC entry fee. Swimmers should bring any gear they would normally wear in the water i.e. goggles/wetsuits/jammers.
All age groups are required to attend the preliminary evaluation swims and further details of the minimum requirement is found here https://tinyurl.com/yc4ecpuw
