Gazley Nipper Programme

The RBSLSC runs a great Nipper programme during the summer holidays for children aged 5 to 14*. Sessions are held every day except public holidays and some weekends. The season starts on late December and ends after Wellington Anniversary weekend.

Nippers is a fun introduction to surf skills and water safety for children. At Riversdale Beach we have a team of trained Nipper coaches and lifeguards that run the sessions. Apart from being a great introduction to surf lifesaving, it is a great way for children to meet others and to build their confidence.

Children are encouraged to take part in the annual Nipper carnival which is usually held on Wellington Anniversary weekend. They will be taught the skills required for this during the Nipper sessions such as beach flags and board skills.

Details for 2024/2025

Our coaches this season are:

  • Nipper coordinator: Emily Beetham

  • Nipper coaches: Mila Townsend, Harrison Walker, Ruby Ritchie, Lauren Gordon-Crosby, Jake Townsend, Lucy Wyeth, Millie Devine, Sydney Devine, Charlotte Beetham, Ruby Devine, Ashton Thompson 

Nippers will be held on the following days:

  • Week One: Friday 27th to Saturday 28th December

  • Week Two: Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st December, Friday 3rd January, Saturday 4th January

  • Week Three: Monday 6th January to Friday 10th January

  • Week Four: Monday 13th January to Friday 18th January

We will be running the same age group format again this year.  Details are below.

  • Nippers – School year 1 and 2 – (age 5 and 6) – 9.00am to 10.00am

  • Nippers – School year 3 and 4 – (age 7 and 8) 10.00am to 11.00am

  • Nippers – School year 5 and 6 – (age 9 and 10) 11.30am to 12.30pm

  • Cadets – School year 7, 8 and 9 – (age 11, 12 and 13) 12.30pm to 1.30pm

We have a new registration system this year.  You may be familiar with Sporty if you belong to other sports cubs.

Online Registrations will open on 1 December 2024

All Nippers are must wear the following:

  • A club rash top

  • A club bucket hat (for all beach activities)

  • A club swimming cap (for all water activities)

Rash tops can be ordered as part of the registration process. Bucket hats will be provided as part of your registration fee.  Swimming caps will be handed out daily.  Please pop into the club from 8.00am on 27 December to pick up rash tops that you have ordered online.

Our club administrator Isy Pou will be available at the club on weekdays from 8.00am to 12.00pm.

This year you can choose to register for the full season or selected weeks. The fees are as follows;

  • Weekly registration – $35 per child/per week (this includes cost of the club bucket hat)

  • Full season – $65 per child (this includes cost of the club bucket hat)

Thank you to Gazley’s for supporting our Nipper programme.