Nippers Registration 2025/2026 Season
Registration for the 2025/26 season is now open!
Our season commences on Sunday 19th October 2025 with all age groups on the beach from 9am – 10:30am.
We are holding a Nippers Open Day for new families, which will be held at Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club in the upstairs Swan Lounge on:
Saturday 4th October 9am-11am
We will also be holding further online information sessions via Zoom on:
Thursday 9th October 7pm-8pm
Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/bK4nGhxNQdOcUgprD1u_oQ
Thursday 16th October 7pm-8pm
Register to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/…/register/yWT8_lTITLOArtDlwwTFVg
At the Open Day and the online sessions, we will provide an overview of Nippers at Dee Why and encourage you to become more involved in the Club. There is also the opportunity to ask questions and meet some of our Age Managers.
Please note, these are not registration sessions, as all registrations must be completed online.
How to Register for Nippers 2025/2026 Season
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 Nipper Parent Member.
Step 2: Once your application form is submitted, click on the make a payment link and pay your membership fees
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 webpage.
A full list of fees is available on the Membership Fees webpage. 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: junior.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 Skills Evaluation
Recently, SLSA has updated their Preliminary Skills Evaluation. The Evaluation has been developed to reflect industry standard research in aquatic skills, and there is a focus on foundation skills in the water.
Completing the Preliminary Skills Evaluation before the season begins is the best way of ensuring your child can maximize their Nippers experience from Week 1. It also ensures they are ready to try their hand in competing at carnivals, should that interest them.
All Nippers in all Age Groups are required to attend a Preliminary Skills Evaluation.
This year there are two dates to attend, both at In2Swim, Brookvale (parking off Federal Pde)
Saturday 11th October 3.30pm-5.30pm
Saturday 18th October 3:30pm-5:30pm
Nippers should bring goggles/wetsuits/whatever they’re most comfortable swimming in. Please note that Nippers are required to attend only one of these sessions.
In accordance with regulations from Surf Life Saving Australia, a child must have turned 5 prior to 30 September to be eligible for Nippers. Children are registered in the age group according to their age on 30 September. For example, if your child is 11 on 30 September, the child will be in Under 12s.
