Nippers
Our Nippers
The Nipper program is for children aged five to thirteen years. Junior activities can be very rewarding, not only for the children but also for the whole family. Nippers are taught many aspects of surf lifesaving, learning important beach and water skills, while enjoying new found friendships that come with belonging to a surf club.
New Nippers
Southport Nipper days are held every Sunday from 7:30am between the months of October and March, with a break of a few weeks during the Christmas school holidays. Our program is very popular and places fill quickly. Southport Surf Life Saving Club Nippers celebrated its 50th year in early 2017 and we go into the next 50 in a position of strength and unity.
If you would like more information on the 2026-27 season please email: enquiries@sslsc.com.au
PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO COMMENCE NIPPERS, PLEASE ENSURE ALL PAPERWORK AND POOL SWIMS ARE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED TO THE LIFESAVING OFFICE BY 9:00AM ON THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO THE FIRST SUNDAY OF COMMENCEMENT.
Returning Nippers
All Returning Nippers please submit renewal applications without delay to guarantee your place in Southport Nippers for the 2025/26 season – renewal information can be found in the links below:
Preliminary Pool Evaluations
MUST be completed EACH season prior to commencing Nippers – No Pool form NO Nippers!
This can be done:
- By an accredited Swim Coach, if your child is already attending lessons elsewhere
If your child would like to compete please ensure both sections of the form are completed (Under 9 and above). If not, you only need to complete the top section.
Preliminary Beach Evaluations
- If your child does not want to compete, only the Preliminary Beach Evaluation is required to continue participating in Nippers.
- If your child does want to compete, they will be required to complete the Competition Beach Evaluation following the Preliminary Beach Evaluation.
- Must be processed before Christmas break up to gain the age award for the season.
Competition Beach Evaluations
To be eligible to compete at carnivals.
- Must have completed both sections (swim requirement & competition distance timed swim) on the Preliminary Pool Evaluation.
- Must have completed the Preliminary Beach Evaluation.
Parent Involvement
We are encouraging our Nipper Parents to get involved and assist over the 2025/26 season. We have a number of ways you can assist.
We are extremely low on Officials. If your child is intending on competing for the 2025/26 season we encourage you to look at completing this course (can be done at home on your computer) as preference for carnivals will be given to those who have parent assistance.
Play On! Sports Voucher Program
The Qld Government’s Play On! Sports Voucher program is designed to help more young people get involved in organised physical activity. By reducing the cost of participation, Play On! Sports Vouchers make it easier for families to support their children in joining local clubs, trying new sports and staying active in their communities.
Equipment Rentals
The Southport Surf Life Saving Club has a limited number of foamie (Under 9 – Under 10) and fibreglass boards (Under 11 – Under 13) available to hire this season. If your Nipper is attending board training or carnivals they will need to have their own board or an allocated rental from the Club. Board rental requests need to be submitted to the Lifesaving Office with payment.
