Coolum Beach SLSC Nippers

Joining Coolum Nippers 2021-22 season

Key dates for renewing or joining Nippers, as well as the starting and proficiency dates for the 2022-23 season will be published closer to the season start (Sept-Oct).

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 5446 1148 or complete our contact form today.

TBC	NIPPER REGISTRATIONS OPEN - ONLINE ONLY	New Nippers Online Registration & Info
TBC	New Nippers Information Session	Please note - all Nipper membership registrations are online.
TBC	Memberships cut-off date for 1st pool proficiency	Memberships must be fully completed by for those wishing to attend the pool proficiency on TBC to allow for admin processing.
TBC	1st Pool Proficiency - TBC	Location - TBC. Please arrive promptly @ TBC for registration. No bookings required
TBC	Memberships cut-off date for 2nd pool proficiency	Memberships must be fully completed by TBC for those wishing to attend the pool proficiency on TBC to allow for admin processing.
TBC	2nd Pool Proficiency - TBC	Location - TBC. Please arrive promptly @ TBC for registration. No bookings required
TBC	First day of Nippers including Beach Proficiency	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
TBC	U11-U13 Age Champs	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
TBC	Nipper Holiday Breakup Session	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
TBC	Last Nippers session for the season	Coolum Surf Lifesaving Club
TBC	Nippers Presentation & AGM	TBC

Important - If your child is 5 on 30th September 2022 they are welcome to sign up as a green cap this season.

Nipper Communication

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

2021-22 Season Nipper Handbook

For all the information you need to know about nippers this season take a look at our 2021-22 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 swim distance in continuous overarm stroke and timed float 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 over-arm/freestyle stroke.

Age / Cap	Age on 30 Sept 2022	Pool Distance Proficiency	Timed Float	Ocean Distance Proficiency	Competition Distance Proficiency
		Swimming must be continuous overarm (freestyle) stroke	Float must be flat on back with face out of the water and body floating on surface	Swimming must be continuous overarm (freestyle) stroke.	Swimming must be continuous overarm (freestyle) stroke
U6 (green cap)	5	Kick, holding onto the pool wall	30 second float	Not required	N/A
U7 (green cap)	6	Torpedo push off pool wall with face in water	30 second float	Not required	N/A
U8 (pink cap)	7	25m swim	1 minute float	25m run, 25m wade, 25m run	25m run, 25m wade, 25m run
U9 (yellow cap)	8	100m swim	1 minute float	50m run, 150m swim, 50m run	Minimum 150m ocean swim
U10 (turquoise cap)	9	100m swim	1 ½ minute float	50m run, 150m swim, 50m run	Minimum 150m ocean swim
U11 (white cap)	10	200m swim	2 minute float	50m run, 200m swim, 50m run	Minimum 288m ocean swim
U12 (blue cap)	11	200m swim	3 minute float	50m run, 200m swim, 50m run	Minimum 288m ocean swim
U13 (red cap)	12	200m swim	3 minute float	100m run, 200m swim, 100m run	Minimum 288m ocean swim

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.