NIPPERS PROGRAM

At Robe SLSC, our Nipper Development Program is especially designed for children aged 5-13 to develop Surf Life Saving skills, through essential water safety skills and surf education. Robe SLSC aims to provide a safe and welcoming environment where Nippers can learn, grow their confidence, establish friendships and have fun!

Each week our Nippers are challenged with a range of activities such as beach sprints, flags, boards, wading, body surfing, relays, swimming and water safety.

 

The main objectives of our Nippers program is to:

  • Develop surf life-saving skills through water safety and surf education.

  • Increase children’s confidence in the water and on the beach

  • Educate and encourage sun smart behaviours, making healthy choices and keeping active

  • Encourage friendships and have fun

Our 2025 Nippers season will run from 5th January – 9th February. Nippers sessions take place at Second Ramp on Long Beach, at 10am sharp and run for approximately 2 hours.

STARFISH PROGRAM

In addition to our Nippers program, we are fortunate to have our ‘Starfish’ program, which is available for our Under 5s, this program is a huge asset to our club and allows young children to become familiar with Nippers through a fun and safe environment.

Our 2024 Starfish season will run from 14th January – 11th February. Starfish sessions take place at Second Ramp on Long Beach, at 10am sharp and run for approximately 2 hours.

 

Robe SLSC has created a wonderful atmosphere at Long Beach on a Sunday morning and all of our volunteers work hard to ensure a welcoming, safe and fun environment for our Nippers and their families. We look forward to seeing you at Long Beach in January 2024.

 

Junior Development Coordinator

Nat Boulden

nathalieboulden@gmail.com