WOODSIDE NIPPERS
REGISTRATIONS NOW OPEN HERE
Introduce your kids to the great Australian weekend tradition that is Surf Life Saving with Woodside Nippers!
Suitable for kids aged 5 – 12 years by 1st Oct (Woodside Nippers age groups U6, U7, U8, U9, U10, U11, U12, U13), there’s no better way to build their confidence in and around the water as they learn vital surf skills and awareness, how to navigate the surf, care for the beaches, first aid, as well as introduction and development of surf sports.
What do bring:
🌊 Towel
🌊 Water Bottle
🌊 Nipper Pack - Vest , Cap, Hat
🌊 Rashie
🌊 Goggles
🌊 Sunblock
🌊 Smiles
What time are the sessions?
Arrive 8am for an 8.30am Start
Approx. Finish Time: 10.30am
View the Club Calendar HERE for Important Dates
How can I help?
The Club provides many opportunities for members to support their community, both in and out of the surf.
View current Vacancies or offer support in your skill set on our Club Volunteers Page HERE
NRC (Nipper Rescue Certificate)
Parents and Carers 18yrs+ are encouraged to support Nippers in the water by completing their NRC (Nipper Rescue Certificate).
The NRC Course is a short 2hr water safety and rescue course designed to equip members with the knowledge and skills to assist the Water Safety Team during Nipper Events.
The Course provides a pathway to advance to lifesaving operations at the club.
Find all available Courses HERE.
What is Woodside Nippers all about?
Mandurah Surf Life Saving Club runs junior programs, also known as Woodside Nippers operating under Surf Life Saving WA, for children between the ages of 5 and 13. Children must be a minimum of 5 years of age by 30 September to join the club. Whatever age the child is at 30 September, determines which age group the child is in for that season.
We are all about building kid's confidence and getting them active in an inclusive and safe environment. This is a great way for children to have fun at the beach, keep fit and learn how to be safe in the surf.
Each year the nippers progress through a Surf Education Award, which teaches surf safety, board paddling, swimming, wading, beach activities, basic rescue and first aid skills. Emphasis is on fun and participation. Nippers is designed to provide educational experience in a wide range of skills within the aquatic environment.
Woodside Nippers is KidsSport approved.
For full membership details visit our Membership Page
Take the plunge and join in the Summer tradition!
We look forward to seeing you there!
AGE GROUPS
Surf Play 1 – U6
Pink Caps
Focus on beach safety and awareness
Basic safety procedures, the beach environment, sunsmart, who is a lifesaver
Emphasis on fun and participation
Surf Play 2 – U7
White Caps
Focus on beach safety and awareness
Basic safety procedures, the beach environment, sunsmart, who is a lifesaver
Emphasis on fun and participation
Surf Awareness 1 – U8
Yellow Caps
Develop an understanding of who goes to aquatic venues and what they do there
Develop an awareness of SLSA, what surf lifesavers do and who can be a surf lifesaver
Understand and develop introductory running, swimming and paddling skills in a surf or aquatic environment
Surf Awareness 2 – U9
Green Caps
Develop basic beach, ocean and aquatic sense
Develop a basic awareness of the various hazards in beach or aquatic environments
Expand their understanding and development of running, swimming and paddling skills
Surf Safety 1 – U10
Light Blue Caps
Develop an awareness of usage trends and activities at local aquatic venues
Develop an awareness and knowledge of the safety services in the local area.
Further develop their awareness and knowledge of the surf zone and other aquatic characteristics
Develop running, wading, dolphining, swimming, paddling and surfing skills in a stable or moderate surf or aquatic environment
Surf Safety 2 – U11
Maroon Caps
Develop an awareness of self survival concepts in the surf or aquatic environments
Be introduced to basic airway management techniques and initial first aid procedures
Expand running, wading, dolphining, swimming, paddling and surfing skills in a stable or moderate surf or aquatic environment
Surf Smart 1 – U12
Dark Blue Caps
Develop an enhanced understanding of surf lifesavers and the functions of lifesaving services
Develop an enhanced knowledge of physical characteristics of surf zones and other aquatic environments
Develop an awareness of basic rescue skills and activities
Enhance running, wading, dolphining, swimming, paddling and surfing skills in a stable or moderate surf or aquatic environment
Surf Smart 2 – U13
Red Caps
Develop an understanding of the principles of first aid
Develop basic knowledge of resuscitation skills
Develop introductory rescue skills in aided or unaided approaches
Enhance running, wading, dolphining, swimming, paddling and surfing skills in a stable or moderate surf or aquatic environment
Complete the Surf Rescue Certificate