Nippers 2023/2024
Season starts October 20, 2024
KEY DATES
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Register online and come to our registration day on Sunday September 29, 10am-12pm at the Camden Haven Surf Lifesaving Club to meet the team and get your free rashie. Other merchandise also for sale.
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Before the season, nippers must complete a preliminary swim. Come to one of the following sessions:
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Sunday October 6 10am-12pm at Laurieton Pool​
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Saturday October 12 9am-11pm at Laurieton Pool
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Saturday October 19 9am-11am at Laurieton Pool
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Come and Try Day Sunday 13 October 9:30am at Camden Haven SLSC
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Competition evaluation ocean swim and first nippers day will be Sunday October 20 at Camden Haven Surf Club, pending conditions.
Our nippers program runs fortnightly on Sundays and board training fortnightly Friday afternoons.
For more membership information, visit our Join Us page.
We regularly post updates during the season on our Facebook page.
Age groups
Your child’s age group is determined by their age at midnight on September 30 2024.
UNDER 6 (Surf Play One) - 1st October 2018 – 30th September 2019
UNDER 7 (Surf Play Two) - 1st October 2017 – 30th September 2018
UNDER 8 (Surf Aware One) - 1st October 2016 – 30th September 2017
UNDER 9 (Surf Aware Two) - 1st October 2015 – 30th September 2016
UNDER 10 (Surf Safe One) - 1st October 2014 – 30th September 2015
UNDER 11 (Surf Safe Two) - 1st October 2013 – 30th September 2014
UNDER 12 (Surf Smart One) - 1st October 2012 – 30th September 2013
UNDER 13 (Surf Smart Two) - 1st October 2011 – 30th September 2012
UNDER 14 (SRC) - 1st October 2010 – 30th September 2011
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Download a copy of this season's information booklet and tentative calendar by clicking the buttons below. You can add our online calendar to yours by clicking here.
What we do
We'd love your help! Volunteering with Camden Haven SLSC is a great way to give back to the community. Whether it's setting up for Nippers, helping with barbecues, or earning your Bronze Medallion, your support makes a difference!
We also need adults to become accredited carnival officials—without them, our Nippers and adult competitors may be limited in competitions.
Interested? Contact Nicole Crowe, our junior activities coordinator, for official roles, or trainer Ben Hosick for surf rescue, rescue boat, and Bronze Medallion courses. Join us and make an impact!
PRE-SEASON
Preliminary Evaluation Swim
All Nippers aged 6 to 14 must complete an annual swim and float evaluation during registration. This ensures they meet the basic swimming and survival skills needed for water activities.
Ocean Swim
Nippers aged 9 to 14 are also required to complete an ocean swim at Grants Beach, North Haven, as part of their annual competition evaluation. This ensures they meet the safety standards needed to participate in carnivals.
Swim Ability
Swimming plays a big role in surf lifesaving. While speed isn't required, being confident in the water is essential. If your child struggles with swimming, we highly recommend using your Active Kids voucher for swimming lessons or squad programs at a local pool.
SUNDAYS
Nippers starts at 9:30 AM every second Sunday, and we’d love your help! Whether it's setting up, packing away, managing age groups, helping with the BBQ, fundraising, or providing water safety and first aid—there’s a role for everyone.
Interested in water safety? Contact us to get started—training is provided. Many hands make light work!
FRIDAY BOARD TRAINING
Every second Friday, at 4:30pm, we hold board training in the calm waters of the Camden Haven River, near the community hall. This helps with balance, using rescue boards, and paddling skills.
COMMUNICATION
All updates regarding Nippers will be posted on our Facebook page. Bulk emails and SMS texts will also be sent out to members for important information. Please reach out to our Junior Activities Coordinator, Nicole Crowe, or any committee member if you have any ideas or need any information - we encourage open communication.