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2024/25 Season Online Registrations Open

 

 

 

  • Season Start – Sunday 13th October 2024.

 

 

STACK Teams App. https://www.teamapp.com/clubs/670643?_webpage=v1

All Nippers communication will be done through this app. Search for “Caba Beach SLSC Nippers”

  • All members MUST complete a Proficiency Swim assessment. We encourage all Nippers to have their Pool Proficiency assessment completed by their regular accredited swimming instructor so as to limit the number of people attending the Kingscliff TRAC Pool Proficiency days.
  • New members MUST provide documentation (passport, birth certificate) confirming date of birth. Please email to registrar@cabaslsc.org.au
  • All payments MUST be made at time of registration.
  • Registrations MAY NOT be accepted if enrollment numbers are reached.
  • New, Existing or Returning Nippers
    • Under 6 Fee – $100 per Nipper
    • Under 8+ Fee – $130 per Nipper
    • Includes Registration Fee
    • Includes Nipper cap (new Nippers only) – Note that your Nipper Cap colour will remain the same for each year you are in Nippers.
    • If you require an additional Nipper Cap or Nipper Rash Shirt/Vest, an additional fee is payable ($15 for Nipper Cap, $40 for Nipper Rash Shirt, $30 for Nipper Rash Vest).
    • Before following the registration instructions there are a few resources that you should first avail yourself of:
      • The SLS Members Area User Guide is available online and also in soft copy to download here.
        • This is the definitive guide to using the SLS Members Portal. If you cannot find the information needed then further assistance can be found at https://help.sls.com.au/.
        • This guide will help you whether you need to create a portal account, have a portal account already or are joining for the first time!
    • All Cabarita Beach SLSC members need an individual, up-to-date SLS membership account; which includes requiring separate accounts for each child and each parent/guardian club member:
    • If you have any questions, please email registrar@cabaslsc.org.au or president@cabaslsc.org.au
REGISTRATION FAQ

When does membership open for joining or renewing

  • Online registrations are now open

Does Nippers run every Sunday

  • Start 13th October 2024 until 15th December, recommence 11th Jan 2025, end of season Sunday 9th March 2025
  • Start time is 8:45am (8:00am if your Age Group is rostered on Beach Set Up & BBQ) & finish approx. 11am

When does the Nipper season start and finish?

  • Season start 13th October 2024 until 15th December, recommence 11th Jan 2025, end of season Sunday 9th March 2025

What age group is my child in?

  • Their age group is calculated as at their age on the 30th September. If they are 7 on the 30th September this year, they will be in the Under 8 Age Group.  If they are 10 on the 30th September of this year, they will be in Under 11 Age Group.  Refer to Age Reference Chart

Can I drop my child at Nippers and leave the beach and come back at the end to pick them up?

  • No, you must be present on the beach throughout the Nippers session. As much as we have safety precautions and qualified volunteers in place, this is an unpredictable aquatic environment and no one has eyes for your child as much as you do.

Registration Costs?

  • U6 & U7 Fee – $100 per Nipper
  • U8+ Fee – $130 per Nipper
  • Refer Age Reference Chart.
  • We also accept Active Kids vouchers towards Nipper registration fees

Medical Conditions?

  • If your child has a medical condition or disability that you would like the club to be aware of, please contact our Junior Activities Coordinator so a plan can be worked out to ensure your child gets the most out of their nippers experience.

Detailed proficiency requirements?

• Pool Swim Evaluation

All nippers must complete a pool swim proficiency. If you are in swimming lessons your certified swim coach can sign this off, please find form on the ‘Quick Download’ link below.
If you are not in swimming lessons, you will need to contact one of the local pools to see if you can book in to get this done.
We are holding a Pool Proficiency day at Kingscliff TRAC Pool on Saturday 21st September from 9am – 11am.
We encourage parents to get the forms completed prior to these dates so as to limit numbers of people at the pool.

• Ocean Swim Evaluation

All nippers from Under 9’s & above are also required to complete an ocean swim proficiency if they plan on competing at Carnivals. Ocean swim proficiency’s will be on the first few weekends of Nippers & run throughout the season.
All Nippers: you must have completed your pool evaluation and paid your membership fees before you head to the beach. No exceptions. You also must bring your pink rashie/singlet and nipper cap

What if my child does not pass the proficiency swim requirements?

  • You must liaise with the Junior Activities Coordinator and a special plan can be worked out to ensure the safety of all parties involved.

Can my child go down an age group?

Yes, this is permitted however, they must complete the Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation and program for this
age group. They will also receive the certificate of completion for this age group. E.g., a child who is eligible to be in
U9’s, can move down to the U8 age group if they would like to. This child will only complete the U8 Junior Activities
Preliminary Evaluation and program and, they will receive the U8 certificate of completion. Refer to the Surf Sport
Manual – 37th Edition for competition age guides.

Can my child go up an age group?

  • Yes, however, they can only move up by one age level, and this undertaking requires that the child completes the
    Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation for the age group they are entering. e.g., a child who is eligible to be in U9’s
    can move up to the U10 age group if they have satisfactorily achieved the Junior Activities Preliminary Evaluation for
    the U10‘s age group. Refer to the Surf Sport Manual – 37th Edition for competition age guides.

My Child’s Grandparent, nanny or other caregiver will sometimes bring them down to Nippers do they have to join?

  • No. As long as a responsible caregiver stays on the beach throughout nippers, the member does not have to be present. However, we do encourage families to join together to be part of the club environment. 

What uniforms/equipment do I need?

  • High Vis Pink Rashie, Nipper Cap, Swimmers (club swimmers are only required for carnivals but are for sale at our Uniform Shop to any nipper), Towel, Water Bottle, Sunscreen, Goggles (optional)