Nippers Info and Sign Up

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 2024) and involves education, training and competition.

Our aim is to educate our children about surf safety and teach them life saving techniques, wrapped up in a whole lot of fun! Regular events include beach sprinting and relays, beach flags, swimming, board paddling, and wading. All equipment is supplied, however some families choose to buy their own boards to make additional training easier.

We hope that you and your family will enjoy being members of Dee Why Surf Life Saving Club!

Registration for the 2024/25 season is now open!

Our season commences on Sunday 13th October 2024 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 up stairs Swan Lounge on:

Saturday 21st September 10am-11am

We will also be holding further online information sessions via Zoom on:

Thursday 26th September 7pm-8pm

Thursday 3rd October 7pm-8pm

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.

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: junior.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: 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.

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 options to attend:

Sunday 29 September, 2pm-4pm – Aqua Culture Swim, Brookvale (parking available near Woolworths at Warringah Mall, swimmer entry fee $7.50).

Saturday 12 October, 3:30pm-5:30pm – In2Swim, Brookvale (parking off Federal Pde).

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.