Nippers RENEWALS - existing Nippers:
All existing nippers to renew via Members Portal
NEW Nippers Registrations:
Some of our age groups are at capacity. For safety and logistical reasons, we won't be enrolling any new nippers for U7, U8 and U9 for 2024/2025. If this changes and space does become available, we will post a notice here by Sept 1st 2024.
For other age groups, all new nipper parents/carers must attend an in-person registration day at our club. Parents/carers must bring ID (Passport, Birth cert or Immune record) to a scheduled registration day - kids don't have to attend.
TIME/DATES: TBC - will be posted here on August 1st 2024.
Age Groups 2024/25
For safety and logistical reasons, all nippers must participate in their specific age group - no exceptions
Age Group |
Date of Birth |
Cap Colour |
Marshall / Start Time |
Under 7 |
01 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
Blue |
07:45 / 08:00 |
Under 8 |
1 Oct 2016 – 30 Sep 2017 |
Red |
08:45 / 09:00 |
Under 9 |
1 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 |
Green |
08:45 / 09:00 |
Under 10 |
1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015 |
Yellow |
08:45 / 09:00 |
Under 11 |
1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014 |
Blue |
09:45 / 10:00 |
Under 12 |
1 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2013 |
Red |
09:45 / 10:00 |
Under 13 |
1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2012 |
Green |
09:45 / 10:00 |
Under 14 |
1 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011 |
Yellow |
SRC Training |
Under 6 |
01 Oct 2018 - 30 Sept 2019 |
Red |
7:45 / 08:00 |
Coloured cap and high-visibility pink Nipper vest must be worn by Nippers participating in water activities.
You can purchase nippers merchandise at the club - see here for opening times
Skills Evaluation - Proficiency Swim Requirements
ALL Nippers from Under 8 to Under 14 must pass a Preliminary Skills Evaluation at the start of EVERY season. See following for requirements and dates. Nippers cannot participate in Sunday sessions until they have completed assessment.
SWIM Proficiency Dates for U8 to U13’s ONLY (U14 SRC's will be advised by your Age Managers):
Sunday DATES TBC
Des Renford Leisure Centre HEATED Indoor 25m Pool
2pm – 3pm: U8, U9, U10
3pm - 4pm: U11, U12, U13
Saturday DATES TBC
Clovelly Ocean Pool
11am to 12noon: U8 to U13
Nippers can wear wetsuits
NB: U14 will be advised by your Age Managers - please make sure you download TeamApp to get all the latest updates.
SWIM Proficiency Dates for U8 to U13’s ONLY (U14 SRC's will be advised by your Age Managers):
Sunday DATES TBC
Des Renford Leisure Centre HEATED Indoor 25m Pool
2pm – 3pm: U8, U9, U10
3pm - 4pm: U11, U12, U13
Saturday DATES TBC
Clovelly Ocean Pool
11am to 12noon: U8 to U13
Nippers can wear wetsuits
NB: U14 will be advised by your Age Managers - please make sure you download TeamApp to get all the latest updates.
Age Group |
Swim Distance/Time |
Survival Float |
Under 6 |
N/A - should be enrolled in accredited swim school |
N/A |
Under 7 |
N/A - should be enrolled in accredited swim school |
N/A |
Under 8 |
25m swim / under 3 min |
1 min |
Under 9 |
100m swim / under 4 min 30 sec |
1 min |
Under 10 |
150m swim / under 5 min |
1 min 30 sec |
Under 11 |
200m swim / under 6 min |
2 min |
Under 12 |
200m swim / under 5min 30 sec |
2 min |
Under 13 |
200m swim / under 5 min |
3 min |
Under 14 SRC (Surf Rescue Certificate) |
200m pool / under 5 min |
N/A |