Nippers / Junior Surf

NIPPERS 2025/2026 STARTS FIRST SUNDAY OF NOVEMBER 2025

2nd 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/CAREGIVERS/WHANAU

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.

Volunteer to become a Red Shirt - Age Group coaches and helpers. This is a fun way to get involved in the club and get to know other parents and kids. You will be required to complete a police check to work with our younge people and training will be given pre season.

All children must have a hi viz club vest on at all times during the session. These can be purchased during registration.

THE JUNIOR SURF PATHWAY

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

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