Nobbys Nippers Program
Download Nobbys Nippers Handbook
Nippers Registrations for the 2021/22 Season are now closed
Important 2021/22 Season Information
- Current recommendations mean we can start Nippers this year on December 5th. This will not have any restrictions on numbers or vaccinations at the moment.
- Please read the Nobbys Nippers Handbook (link above).
- All Nippers familes need to download TEAMAPP and search for Nobbys Nippers. Information for Nippers will only be posted on TeamApp. Do not rely on Facebook.
- Active Kids vouchers can be used for Nipper child memberships only. If the season does not happen we cannot refund these as per Government guildelines
- If the Nippers season does not run, memberships will be refunded for cash payments only less a $30 administration fee to cover branch and state affiliation fees. Unfortunately we are not able to offer refunds if the Nippers season commences.
- The length and requirements of Nippers season may vary due to Covid regulations and major events around Nobbys that have yet to be confirmed. At this stage we do not know. We will communicate information as it is available.
- Registrations will be on a first come basis, we may have to pause registrations dependent on numbers. Click here for the membership page to join
- Until you are financial for the correct amount you are not a member for the nippers season.
Go to the Members page for detailed information on how to join, videos and instructions. If you still have problems after reading all the information contact membership@nobbysnsw.com.au
Nobbys SLSC Nippers caters for children from U6 to U13 with small groups of children.
Nippers currently starts at 8:45am Sundays and goes to 11:00am with children learning a range of surf awareness and surf skills. This may vary this season.
Sunday 31st October - Nippers Swim Proficiency. Venue is Newcastle Baths.
Sunday 21st November - First Nippers. Double vaxxed volunteers only
Sunday 12th December - Last Nippers before Christmas
Sunday 9th January - Nippers returns of Christmas
Saturday 15th January - Twilight Nippers
Saturday 22nd January - Twilight Nippers
Sunday 30th January - Normal nippers
Sunday 6th February - Normal nippers
Sunday 13th Normal Nippers
Sunday 20th February - Normal Nippers
Sunday 27th February - Normal Nippers
Sunday 13th March - Club Championships (Cancelled)
Sunday 27th March - Nippers Presentation (rescheduled)
|
Age Group |
Birthday Between these Dates |
|
Under 6 |
1st October 2015 – |
|
Under 7 |
1st October 2014 – |
|
Under 8 |
1st October 2013- |
|
Under 9 |
1st October 2012 – |
|
Under 10 |
1st October 2011 – |
|
Under 11 |
1st October 2010- |
|
Under 12 |
1st October 2009 – |
|
Under 13 |
1st October 2008 – |
|
Under 14 |
1st October 2007 – |
Note:
- If born on or after the 1st October 2016, Nipper will need to join the following season
- Nippers cannot change their allocated age groups to be with friends
Nippers all need to have a minimum swim proficiency level to fully participate in Nippers each Sunday.
Minimum Pool Proficiency Requirements
There is no time limit on the Pool Swim for those NOT intending to compete at carnivals.
|
Age Group |
Pool Swim (Freestyle) |
Survival Float |
|
U 8 |
25 m |
1 minute |
|
U 9 |
100 m |
1 minute |
|
U 10 |
150 m |
1.5 minute |
|
U 11 |
150 m |
2 minute |
|
U 12 |
200 m |
2 minute |
|
U 13 |
200 m |
3 minute |
Carnival Proficiency Requirements
|
Age Group |
Pool Swim (Freestyle) |
Time Limit |
|
U 9 |
200 m |
6 minutes |
|
U 10 |
200 m |
6 minutes |
|
U 11 |
200 m |
5 minutes |
|
U 12 |
200 m |
5 minutes |
|
U 13 |
200 m |
5 minutes |
Note:
- Under 6 and Under 7s do not have any proficency requirements. Floats will be carried out during Nippers
- If you cannot make a proficiency day you can complete proficiency at a local swim school, please download a form here.
Nippers can compete in carnivals against other local clubs several times a year. Children doing carnivals have extra proficiency requirements which include a timed pool swim and a run-swim-run at the beach. They also have the opportunity to work on their skills at carnival training before Nippers on Sundays.
Carnival Proficiency Requirements
|
Age Group |
Pool Swim (Freestyle) |
Time Limit |
|
U 9 |
200 m |
6 minutes |
|
U 10 |
200 m |
6 minutes |
|
U 11 |
200 m |
5 minutes |
|
U 12 |
200 m |
5 minutes |
|
U 13 |
200 m |
5 minutes |
Note:
- Under 8 do not have a carnival swim proficiency requirement
Detals of the 2021/2022 Nippers Carnival calendar can be found on the Hunter Branch website here.
Like all sporting clubs we rely on volunteers to help everything run smoothly.
Opportunties to help include:
- Age Managers - We need one female and one male age manager for each year group. We encourage as many people to be involved to allow rotation of supervisors.
- BBQ Duty
- Beach Setup
- Admin and Social Media
- Covid Helpers
We ask that our Nippers volunteers join Nobbys as members, have a valid WWC check and complete some easy training offered by the club.
