Coolum Beach SLSC Nippers

Key Dates Coolum Nippers 2025-26 Season

Key dates for renewing or joining Nippers, as well as the starting and proficiency dates for the 2025-26 season to be confirmed.

Lot's of information can be found here on our website regarding Coolum Nippers membership registration and what nippers is all about but if you are still stuck please contact our Club Administration team at 07 5446 1148 or complete our contact form today.

2025-26 Nipper Season Schedule

14 Jul 2025	NEW NIPPER REGISTRATIONS OPEN - ONLINE ONLY	New Nippers Online Registration & Info
13 Jul 2025	New Nippers Information Sessions	For new families to find out more about Coolum Nippers. Sessions start at 2 pm with a short talk & an opportunity for families to ask questions afterward. PLEASE NOTE - This is not a sign on session - all Nipper membership registrations are online.
20 Aug 2024	Memberships cut-off date for 1st pool proficiency	Memberships must be fully completed by 13 Aug for those booked to attend the pool proficiency on 17 Aug to allow for admin processing.
17 Aug 2025	1st Pool Proficiency - from 9.00am & 9.45am	Location - Coolum Peregian Aquatic Centre. Please arrive promptly for registration. Bookings Essential
24 Aug 2025	Memberships cut-off date for 2nd pool proficiency	Memberships must be fully completed by 20 Aug for those booked to attend the pool proficiency on 24 Aug to allow for admin processing.
24 Aug 2025	2nd Pool Proficiency - 9.00am & 9.45am	Location - Coolum Peregian Aquatic Centre. Please arrive promptly for registration. Bookings Essential
26 Sep 2025	Preseason Uniform Collection & Welcome BBQ Friday 26 Sep 2025	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Clubroom
28 Sep 2025	First day of Nippers including remaining Beach Proficiency	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
TBC	U11-U13 Age Champs	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
07 Dec 2025	Nipper Holiday Breakup Session	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
11 Jan 2026	Nippers returns for 2026	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
15 Feb 2026	Nippers Presentation	LocationTBC

Important - If your child is 5 on 30th September 2054 they are welcome to sign up as a green cap this season.

Nipper Communication

Make sure you've downloaded the Stack Team App and joined Coolum Beach Nippers to ensure you receive all the the latest updates and information throughout the season. Find out more here - Nipper Communication

2025-26 Season Nipper Handbook

For all the information you need to know about nippers this season take a look at our 2025-26 NIPPER HANDBOOK.

Nipper Participation Requirements

To be eligible to participate in the Nippers Program every child must complete a Preliminary Proficiency Evaluation. There are two parts to these evaluations:

1. Pool proficiency - complete the required timed float, submersion & propulsion activity, & continuous skill sequence for age group.
2. Beach proficiency – complete the required swim distance for age group.

If you were unable to attend one of the two pool proficiency sessions or failed to successfully complete the pool component at one of these sessions please contact a member of our Nipper Committee for instructions.

Please note - All swim evaluations must be in a continuous stroke.

NEW NIPPER POOL PROFICIENCY REQUIREMENTS

IMPORTANT* Please be advised that SLSQ have changed the mandatory requirements of nipper pool abilities to qualify for beach proficiency trials. The new requirements can be found below.

Please note this year there will only be two pool proficiency sessions (Sunday 17th August and Sunday 24th August) and all nippers must book into one of these sessions – Book Pool Proficiency Session

Furthermore, we strongly suggest that you take the time to practice your child’s requirements before attending your nominated session.

Pool proficiency for each age group

For further information please call Coolum Beach Surf Lifesaving Club Administration on 5446 1148 Ext 7 or complete our contact form.

Lifesaving Pathways

There are many ways you can get involved in our Surf Lifesaving Club, nippers is just one of them.