The School Term Nipper Program, known as the Seahorses, is designed to allow families who cannot attend during the summer holidays, to take part in a Nipper Program during tail end of Term 4 and then the following year at the start of Term 1.

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Description

As with the Nipper Summer Program, the Seahorse Program is a highly social physical activity and education program that aims to develop a basic knowledge of water safety and surf awareness including:

• Water and beach hazards

• Safe practices in the ocean

• Basic surf swimming and board skills

• Sustainability of the ocean environment

• Introductory competition skills

• Basic knowledge of resuscitation and first aid

 

The program is designed for children aged 6 - 13 years on 1st October who have demonstrated minimum swim proficiency standards.​ 

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There is a strong focus on developing a sense of community and teamwork within age groups and across the program.

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Nippers can continue on through the Club to complete their official Lifesaving qualifications including the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) for Nipper aged 13-14 and the Bronze Medallion upon turning 15.

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For more information please feel free to contact us on (03) 5263 1107 or info@angleseaslsc.org.au.

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Pre-Requisites & Fees

• Must be a financial Club member prior to registration (including parents/guardians)

• Able to swim the distance required for the appropriate age groups as outlined in the Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation Form. 

• A Club Nipper Equipment Contribution (NEC) of $31.50 is payable per Nipper to assist with covering the increasing costs of purchasing and maintaining Nipper equipment (including appropriate maintenance, storage and repair of Nipper boards), the Nipper pack (T-Shirt, Rashie and bucket hat for new nippers - Available 1 week prior to commencement of Summer Nippers) as well as the administration and running of the program. This contribution covers the costs of all summer sessions and enables your child to attend club training sessions all year round. Please note: Your Seahorse (Local) Nipper registration fee includes the local season sessions plus the Summer Nipper Program.

• In addition, this season the Club are passing on the LSV Nipper Levy in full, which is $17.35 per child.

• All registrations received prior to 1st November 2025, will cost $48.85 per child (up to 3 children, then capped thereafter). IE: $31.50 ASLSC Nipper NEC Plus $17.35 LSV Levy Fee = Totaling $48.85.

• Any late registrations will be required to pay an additional late fee of $100 per Nipper (again capped at 3 or more children), from 1st November.

 

Nipper sessions will take place on a Thursday afternoon, with 5 sessions prior to Christmas and the final 5 sessions post January summer holidays. 

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School Term Nippers can also participate in the intensive program over summer and/or join the Club training sessions on Sunday mornings.

 

2025 Pre-Christmas Dates

 

5 Sessions: 4.30pm -5.30pm

Thursday 20th November

Thursday 27th November

Thursday 4th December

Thursday 11th December

Thursday 18th December

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Summer Nippers Program - Dates

 

2026 Post-Christmas Dates

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5 Sessions: 4.30pm -5.30pm

Thursday 12th February

Thursday 19th February

Thursday 26th February

Thursday 5th March

Thursday 12th March

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Nippers and their parents must be members of the club (including all Working With Children Check requirements) to participate in this program and we need parent support to ensure we can continue to run these programs.

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