Member registration is processed online via the Surf Life Saving Australia Members’ Portal – ‘the Hub’. Follow one of the links below, depending on whether are new to the SLS Member Hub, or already have an online account. (If you have forgotten your username, please get in touch with Kelly in the Club office on 02 6676 1551 during office hours (Monday to Thursday ) or email admin@cabaslsc.org.au .
If you need help or have questions, you are welcome to attend the Sign-on day at the Club so we can assist you.
Registration fees by Age Group
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- Under 6 Fee – $100 per Nipper
- Under 8+ Fee – $130 per Nipper
Nipper Age Structure (2025-2026 Season)
- Under 6: Born between October 1, 2019, and September 30, 2020.
- Under 7: Born between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019.
- Under 8: Born between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018.
- Under 9: Born between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017.
- Under 10: Born between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2016.
- Under 11: Born between October 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015.
- Under 12: Born between October 1, 2013, and September 30, 2014.
- Under 13: Born between October 1, 2012, and September 30, 2013.
- Under 14: Born between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012.
REGISTRATION FAQ
- Online registrations are now open
We hit the beach for the first time on Sunday 12th October, 2025. Season ends Sunday 1st March, 2026.
Some form of Nippers activity is conducted each weekend, usually on Sunday mornings. However we may run one or two ‘twilight sessions on a Saturday evening throughout the season. Occasionally older age-groups may be away for carnivals, too. There will a short break over Christmas, dates TBA.
Sunday start time is 8:45am (8:00am if your Age Group is rostered on Beach Set Up & BBQ) & finish approx. 11am
- Season start 12th October 2025 until end of season Sunday 1st March 2026
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. See birth dates below for reference.
Nipper Age Structure (2025-2026 Season)
- Under 6: Born between October 1, 2019, and September 30, 2020.
- Under 7: Born between October 1, 2018, and September 30, 2019.
- Under 8: Born between October 1, 2017, and September 30, 2018.
- Under 9: Born between October 1, 2016, and September 30, 2017.
- Under 10: Born between October 1, 2015, and September 30, 2016.
- Under 11: Born between October 1, 2014, and September 30, 2015.
- Under 12: Born between October 1, 2013, and September 30, 2014.
- Under 13: Born between October 1, 2012, and September 30, 2013.
- Under 14: Born between October 1, 2011, and September 30, 2012.
- 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.
- U6 & U7 Fee – $100 per Nipper
- U8+ Fee – $130 per Nipper
- 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.
• Pool Swim Evaluation
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.
• Ocean Swim Evaluation
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
- You must liaise with the Junior Activities Coordinator and a special plan can be worked out to ensure the safety of all parties involved.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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)