Proficiencies/Skills Evaluation: Season 2021-22
PROFICIENCY/SKILLS EVALUATION
ALL Nippers (new, existing and club-transfer members) MUST PASS a Preliminary Skills Evaluation at the start of each season as set out below:
| Age Group | Date of Birth | Swim Distance & Time | Survival Float |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | 1 Oct 2015 – 30 Sep 2016 | Not Required | Not Required |
| Under 7 | 1 Oct 2014 – 30 Sep 2015 | Not Required | Not Required |
| Under 8 | 1 Oct 2013 – 30 Sep 2014 | 25 m swim (in less than 3 minutes) | 1 minute |
| Under 9 | 1 Oct 2012 – 30 Sep 2013 | 100m swim (in less than 4mins 30secs) | 1 minute |
| Under 10 | 1 Oct 2011 – 30 Sep 2012 | 150m swim (in less than 5 minutes) | 1 min 30 secs |
| Under 11 | 1 Oct 2010 – 30 Sep 2011 | 200m swim (in less than 6 minutes) | 2 minutes |
| Under 12 | 1 Oct 2009 – 30 Sep 2010 | 200m swim (in less than 5mins 30secs) | 2 minutes |
| Under 13 | 1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sep 2009 | 200m swim (in less than 5 minutes) | 3 minutes |
| Under 14 | 1 Oct 2007 – 30 Sep 2008 | 200m swim (in less than 5 minutes) | 3 minutes |
| Above Swim can be completed in the Nipper's stroke of choice | |||
| NIPPERS KEY DATES: Season 2021-22* *Dates are subject to change - please always check TeamApp for the latest updates and communications | |
|---|---|
| Proficiency Evaluation 1: Des Renford Aquatic Centre Maroubra Indoor heated pool. U8 to U14 age groups. See Team App for your start time. | 2:00pm-4:00pm, Sunday, 12 Sept 2021 |
| Proficiency Evaluation 2: Clovelly Ocean Pool (cold water, wetsuits permitted) U8 to U14 age groups. | 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Sunday, 19 Sep 2021 |
| Uniform Shop open at Clovelly Surf Club for: U6-U7: 11am to 12noon U8-U9: 12noon to 1pm U10-U12: 1pm to 2pm U13-U14: 2pm to 3pm | Sunday, 19 Sep 2021 12noon to 3pm |
| NSW School Holidays: Term 3-4 Break | 19 Sep – 03 Oct 21 |
| Nippers Starts (Week 1) Uniform Shop open (8am - 10am) | Sunday, 17 Oct 2021 |
| Nippers Social Event | Friday, 05 Nov 2021 (details TBC) |
| Christmas/NY Break (No Nippers) | Sunday, 26 Dec 2021 - Sunday 09 Jan 2022 |
| Nippers Season 2021-22 Resumes | Sunday, 16 Jan 2022 |
| Last Day Nippers / Presentation Day Season 2021-22 | Sunday, 20 Mar 2022 |
COMPETITION SKILLS EVALUATIONS
In addition to the Preliminary Skills Evaluation, we also have the Competition Skills Evaluation for any Nippers who wish to participate in competition. Competition Skills Evaluations will be undertaken during Nippers and/or at scheduled training sessions.
What do Under 6 Nippers do?
‘Surf Play 1′ is the program designed for our most junior members – the focus is on play, participation and fun. Activities and games will be the focus of the sessions with a number of beach safety and awareness lessons available such as:
• basic safety practices during activities,
• what makes up the beach environment,
• Sunsmart guidelines,
• the importance of having an adult with them at the beach,
• what a Surf Lifesaver is and what they do,
• wading, beach sprinting and beach flags.
SLSA rules prohibit Under 6s and Under 7s Nippers from participating in swim and board events, but they do wades and lots of beach activities!
