Surfers Paradise NIPPERS
Surf Safe your child by joining Australia’s most iconic Surf Club and leading Surf Safety Program!
Our Nipper program emphasizes learning, building confidence, and having fun in a safe beach environment. The skills gained will be cherished for life, like sand sticking to the soul. Children will learn to identify beach dangers and, most importantly, how to stay safe.
Children aged 5 to 13 years (Under 6 to Under 14) can join the program. Our Sunday sessions offer a controlled environment for swimming, board paddling, wading, beach sprints, and flags.
Lifesaving is a family affair, and there are many ways parents can support their child’s involvement in Junior Activities.
Please reach out to our team anytime should you require any further information on 5553 1900 or admin@surfersparadiseslsc.com.au.

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Join Nippers
Pool Evaluation Endorsement Form
Membership Fees
Resources and Documents
Nipper Calendar 2024/25 Season
Age Group Quick Reference Guide 2024/25
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How old does my child have to be to join Nippers
The minimum age for a child to start Nippers is 5 years of age. Your child must have turned 5 on or before the 30th September of the year of starting
Do parents need to join as members
Yes, at least one parent must be a member of the Surf Club – click HERE to join
When does the Nipper season start and finish
Nippers commences on the 22nd of September 2024 and will conclude March 2025.
Can I sign up now
Yes, please visit one of our sign on days or – JOIN AND RENEW HERE
Is Nippers a good place for my child to learn to swim
No, Nippers is not a learn-to-swim organisation. Your child needs some reasonable swimming skills to be able to take part in Nippers each week. We recommend that you enrol your child in a swim school to learn basic swimming skills prior to joining Nippers.
Please CLICK HERE to find out the swimming requirements to become a nipper.
Do friends/grandparents need to be members to bring children to nippers
Yes they should be members to attend any club related activities.
If you are a single parent family you can join up a grandparent, nanny or other caregiver as part of your family membership at no additional charge (family membership structure includes up to 2 parents/guardians/caregivers). If you wish to sign up an additional (i.e. third) adult family member or carer this will be at an additional cost
Can I leave the beach while my children are participating in Nippers
No. It is a requirement of participation in the program that a parent or caregiver is on the beach at all times while their child is signed on at Nippers. It is an expectation that parents get involved in helping at Nippers each week, whether it is as a water safety officer, helping set up or cook the BBQ or assisting with beach set up/pack down.

Nipper Memberships

NIPPER FAMILY PACK 1 $200
1 x adult (with a current SLSA award) and 1 x nipper.
Additional $50 for each extra nipper &/or 1 x extra adult (with current SLSA award)

Nipper family Pack 2: $240
1 x adult (no current SLSA awards) and 1 x nipper.
Additional $60 for each extra nipper &/or 1 x extra adult (without current SLSA award)

Nipper Media


