Nippers / Junior Surf

NIPPERS 2025/2026 STARTS FIRST SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER 2025

FUTURE LIFEGUARDS IN THE MAKING!!

We run hugely popular and fun Junior Surf programmes for children aged 4-13 designed to develop tomorrow’s lifeguards. This runs from 9.30-11am every Sunday, November to March. Sunday updates to programmes are posted on Facebook as weather dictates some sessions.

Parents are required to actively participate. Little Rippers and children who aren't confident swimmers are required to have a parent or guardian within arms reach. All Nippers must have a parent or guardian on the beach.

All children must have a hi viz club vest on at all times during the session. These can be purchased during registration or at the beginning of the first 2 sessions of the season.

The Junior Surf pathway is:

Little Rippers

For 4-6-year-olds wanting an introduction to the beach and surf in a gentle way
Perfect if your child is not confident or is shy around the beach and sea environment
Sundays 9.30am-10am

Nippers

For 7–13-year-olds wanting fun sessions that focus on being beach and surf smart
At this age children can be introduced to surf sport carnivals and competitions
Sundays 10am–11am

Rookie Lifeguard

For 12+ year-olds looking to develop as lifeguards.
Rookie Surf Lifeguard programme is aimed at developing young surf lifeguards in the areas of lifesaving education, beach management, patrol experience, participation and social development.
Sundays 10am–11am

Ocean Athletes

For 10-13-year-olds keen to develop a healthy approach to sport and take part in competitive surf sport competitions around the country, keep fit or gain valuable skills needed to be a future lifeguard.
Not all Surf Carnivals are beach based. Surf Lifesaving runs pool-based competitions during the colder months, these competitions are for Ocean Athletes and older.
The prerequisite is to be able to swim 200 metres in the sea and have a reasonable level of fitness.
Session times are Tuesday and Thursday 3.30pm-4.30pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am-11am

Make sure you check out our Facebook page for details of start dates in November – Midway Surf Club

For further enquires contact: admin@midwayslsc.co.nz