OUR NIPPERS PROGRAM

Our Nippers program aims to instill the children with the necessary skills, confidence and knowledge to enjoy the beach environment safely. For enquiries please contact our Nippers Coordinator, Nicole Dwyer (nippers@portfairyslsc.com.au).

Nippers first session Sunday 3 December 2023 and last session (with presentations) Sunday 4 February 2024

The program includes Starfish Nippers, which caters for children with special needs. More information can be found here.

Age Groups. Nippers must be at least five years old on 30 September 2023 to start nippers. If children turn five years old in the few months after this date they may be able to join the later sessions after they have turned five. Please contact our nippers coordinator for more information.

Preliminary Swim Assessment. All nippers must pass this assessment each year before joining the session. This includes nippers who have already passed the test in previous years.

Volunteers. If you are interested in learning more or registering your interest to volunteer with a Nipper Age group, please leave your details in the link below. We are extremely grateful for the time and effort given from all of our volunteers and we can’t wait for our Nippers program to commence ! Link to nippers volunteering: https://volunteersignup.org/EFL9X

Nippers volunteer information session: 7pm Thursday 16 November at the education centre

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Clothing. Nippers Clothing is compulsory: Rash top $40, Age Colour Cap $10. Nippers keep their same colour cap throughout their nippers careers. Rashies only need to be replaced as required for sizing.

Clothing for new nippers, or replacements, can be picked up …….

Nippers Code of Conduct for both parents & Nippers should be read & can be accessed here

Nippers Registration. Nippers need to be registered along with a parent/carer. Click here for more information on registration.