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Nippers is not a learn-to-swim program

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Children interested in joining nippers must first pass preliminary evaluations to ensure they have the basic swimming skills required to participate and progress safely within the program.

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The three-step evaluation process involves assessing basic swimming and fitness skills for pool swimming, ocean swimming and for competitions.

How to enrol

Whether you're a returning member or enrolling in the Bribie Island Nipper program for the first time, there is a process to sign up your child.

Renewing enrolments

If your child is renewing their enrolment, a renewal link is sent to the registered parent to update any personal details.​ Regardless of whether your child has previously participated in the nippers program, they will be required to complete a pool and beach competency assessment to ensure they have the necessary skills in swimming for the age group they will be entering.​

 

  1. Complete a pool swim evaluation on sign-on day, or by an accredited swim coach in the lead up to the sign-on day.

  2. For children in under 8’s and above, they will be required to complete a beach evaluation on sign-on day.​

  3. Pay relevant fees at the office.

 

New enrolments

To enrol your child into nippers: 

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  1. Complete an application for membership form

  2. Complete a medical form (for minors)

  3. Provide a signed and completed pool swim evaluation form. This can be completed by a member of the Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club on sign-on day, or by an accredited swim coach in the lead up to sign-on day.

  4. Complete a beach evaluation on sign-on day for children in under 8’s and above.

  5. Pay relevant fees at the office.

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Please bring official documentation e.g. passport, drivers license to confirm your child's age.

 

Session fees and inclusions

Nippers is an affordable option to get your children involved in community sport as it assists them in gaining valuable skills in water safety and rescue techniques while building their confidence, physical fitness, and awareness of marine life and environmental stewardship.

Junior membership fees:

  • First child & associate Nipper parent - $210

  • Second child: $160

  • Family: (3+) & associate Nipper parent: $460

Associate Nipper parent:

Inclusions for the 2024/25 Nipper season: 

  • $50 single

  • $90 couple

  • $50 single

  • $90 couple

  • Nipper's cap

  • Pinkie

  • Insurance

Surf Lifesaving Australia requires at least one parent to be an associate member of the club, in order for your child to participate in activities. Associate members must have a Blue Card.

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Bribie Island Surf Life Saving Club is a registered FairPlay voucher activity provider. Vouchers can be used towards paying membership fees.

Age group competencies

Each age group has specific competencies that nippers must complete as a prerequisite to participating activities to complete the registration process. This will occur every year.

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All Nippers

All nippers are required to complete a pool swim before they can participate in any nipper activities; there are no exceptions to this requirement.

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Under 8’s and above

Are required to also complete a beach competency assessment on sign-on day.

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Competitions

Under 8’s and above that express an interest in competing at carnivals, beach and competition evaluations will be carried out on the first day your child attends nippers.

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