Nipper Registrations

Registration and Eligibility

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR SEASON 2022-2023

SELECTING THE RIGHT AGE GROUP FOR NIPPERS
– Age groups for Nippers are set by SLSA and remain a minimum age of 5 years (U6) up to a maximum age of 13 years (U14) on a seasonal basis.
– The age group is determined by the nippers’ age at midnight on the 30th September each year.
Please note : Proof of age/birth certificate must be shown for all new children joining a Surf Club or for any child that has not produced a birth certificate..

AGE GROUPS FOR 2022-2023 SEASON

Age Group U6 – Born 1 October 2016 to 30 September 2017

Age Group U7 – Born 1 October 2015 to 30 September 2016

Age Group U8 – Born 1 October 2014 to 30 September 2015

Age Group U9 – Born 1 October 2013 to 30 September 2014

Age Group U10 – Born 1 October 2012 to 30 September 2013

Age Group U11 – Born 1 October 2011 to 30 September 2012

Age Group U12 – Born 1 October 2010 to 30 September 2011

Age Group U13 – Born 1 October 2009 to 30 September 2010

Age Group U14 – Born 1 October 2008 to 30 September 2009

All Nippers must be registered with Sussex Inlet and Districts SLSC prior to participating at Nippers or any associated events eg board training. This can be done either online or in person at Sussex Inlet SLSC. Please note children must have obtained the age of 5 years by the 30th of September before they can become a Nipper member. However, a child may commence after they have attained the age of 5 years but under SLSA requirements must stay in the U6s age group for the following year.

Sussex Inlet and Districts SLSC requires that at least one parent or guardian join as a “General” member with all Nipper members.

1. HOW TO REGISTER

Children and parents need to register.

New members – Online registration and payment go to https://sls.com.au/join/ Fill in required details for your child/children and, at least, one parent – please make payment before logging out.

Please Note: All new members must show identification – either their birth certificate/passport/licence – PLEASE FORWARD A COPY TO info@sussexinletslsc.com.au 

or bring ID to club for verification

Existing Members – Online registration and payment go to https://members.sls.com.auCheck your contact details are correct, renew membership and make payment. It is important to check your email and phone details.

Need help: Go to Members Area User Guide

2. PAY MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD/CHILDREN BEFORE YOU LOG OUT OF THE MEMBERSHIP SYSTEM.

  • Nipper Children (5-14yrs) – $100
  • General (Nipper Parent/Guardian) – $30

OR

  • Family Membership – $260 (2 adults & 2 children under 18) and $100 each child thereafter.

Sussex Inlet and Districts SLSC is a NSW Active Kids Providerif you use your NSW Active Kids Voucher:

Please have your child/childrens vouchers ready to redeem. .

Please enter $100 for the amount of each child’s voucher.

Please Note: All new members must show identification – either their birth certificate/passport/licence – PLEASE FORWARD A COPY TO info@sussexinlet.com.au or bring ID to the club for verification.

3. COMPLETE A POOL AND SURF COMPETENCY EVALUATION FOR ALL NIPPERS U6 TO U14 – Information to be updated as soon as we have dates.
If you have not completed the Pool Evaluation swim, it will be done on the first day of Nippers.

SURF COMPETENCY EVALUATION TO BE DONE AT CUDMIRRAH BEACH ONCE NIPPERS HAS COMMENCED

2022-2023 Proficiency requirements to be announced soon! Click on link to see what each age group needs to do for Pool and Competition Evaluation