Registration for 2026/27

You can register your child for any of the Nippers programs from September 5, 2026. Summer Nippers Intensive Program fills fast, so please register early. Please make sure you have completed the following to register. If not completed properly, the registration is not valid.

MEMBERSHIP :  All Nippers & SRCs need at least one parent/carer to be a financial member of the club.  We recommend family membership $320.00 (covers 2 adults & all children up to age 25 (while full time students). NOTE: The Nipper / SRC Intensive program fee is additional to club membership, and covers the Program(s) for the participants.

Returning members

• Renew family membership for the 2026/27 season via the SLS Hub
• Have the swim proficiency form filled out ready to upload at registration. Form to be signed by accredited over 18 ASTCA Swim Teacher or Coach.
• Register from 5/09/26: app.nipperhub.com/clubs/lorne-slsc (refer to Detailed Registration Steps below)
• Payment link for Nippers/SRC and Gap Year will be emailed to families after your registration has been confirmed.

New members

• Sign up your family as members to the Lorne SLSC via the SLS Hub
• Email your adult Working with Children Checks to admin@lornesurfclub.com.au
• Email your children’s birth certificate(s) or passport(s) to admin@lornesurfclub.com.au
• AFTER your memberships are approved, you can register your child from the 5th September, to Sunday 11th October, 2026 – unless full.
• Have the swim proficiency form filled out ready to upload at registration. Form to be signed by accredited over 18 ASTCA Swim Teacher or Coach.
• Register from 5/09/26: app.nipperhub.com/clubs/lorne-slsc (refer to Detailed Registration Steps below)
• Payment link for Nippers/SRC and Gap Year will be emailed to families after your registration has been confirmed.

Detailed Registration Steps – Preparation:

Please have the following ready before you begin registration:

• Your SurfGuard ID (7-digit Member ID shown in the SLS Hub)
• Your child(ren)’s SurfGuard ID(s) (7-digit Member ID shown in the SLS Hub) Click more, memberships, family group to view.
• Your SLS Hub account email and mobile phone for verification purposes
• Digital copies of your child’s swim proficiency form(s) (photo or PDF format is acceptable)
• The platform includes prompts and guidance throughout the registration process to help you complete each step.

Detailed Registration Steps:

SIGN UP NOW- https://app.nipperhub.com

Step 1: Create your NipperHub account.

Step 2: Confirm your email and mobile number with your NipperHub account.

Step 3: Enter your details and the details of the child(ren) participating in the program. NipperHub links with the SLSA platform and should pre-select your child’s correct age group.

Step 4: Upload the required swim proficiency form(s).

Step 5: Add emergency contact information.

Step 6: Add Volunteer roles. Nippers doesn’t run without the assistance of our wonderful volunteers. There are many roles of varying commitment levels so please consider helping if you haven’t in the past. 

Step 7: Submit your registration.

Once submitted, your registration will be reviewed by the Nippers team. During this process, we will verify SurfGuard ID’s and swim proficiency forms.

Following approval, an invoice will be issued. The Nipper / SRC Intensive program fee is additional to club membership, and covers the Program(s) for the participants. Please note that payment must be made within 48 hours of receiving the invoice. If payment is not received within this timeframe, the position may be offered to another child.

Important Additional Information

Please note that age groups are capped this season. Once an age group reaches capacity, a waitlist will be introduced.

To avoid disappointment, we encourage families to:

• Complete their registration as soon as possible.
• Ensure all documentation is uploaded correctly.
• Pay invoices promptly within the 48-hour payment window.

Thank you for your support as we transition to this new registration system. Our goal is to streamline administration and reduce the workload for our volunteers by eliminating the need to manually collect forms and chase outstanding payments.

We have worked through the form carefully and each step has instructions, so please follow them closely to complete the process. If you have any queries relating to obtaining the swim proficiency, please contact your swim school. If you have any queries relating to joining as a member of the club, you can contact admin@lornesurfclub.com.au. For other Nipper queries, please contact nippers@lornesurfclub.com.au,

Thank you for your understanding! We are so grateful to Anthony for creating this solution for the club, to improve our processes.

We will also be calling for additional volunteers in the coming weeks and look forward to sharing those opportunities with you.

Please contact Lorne Club Admin if you are suffering financial hardship.  Payment plans and support on a case by case basis are available.

The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is currently closed. The program is set for another two years and will re-open for applications for future rounds. To apply, eligible families need to check Sport and Recreation Victoria or Get Active Victoria for announcements and information on future opening dates.

Thank you again for supporting the Lorne Nippers program. We are excited for another great season and can’t wait to see everyone back on the beach.