Key information for Nippers

Registration for Lorne SLSC Nippers, SRC & Gap Year Programs is now open for 2024/25!

How to Register

Please make sure you have completed the following to join, pay and register. If not completed properly,
the registration is not valid.

1. MEMBERSHIP
All Nippers & SRCs need at least one parent/carer to be a financial member
of the club.  We recommend $270 family membership (covers 2 adults and all children up to
age 25 (while full time students))

Returning members

New members

Fees:

2. PROGRAM REGISTRATION
AFTER you have joined / renewed and paid memberships and completed the above, you can register your child on the relevant Program further below from 13th September to 20th October 2024.
Summer Nippers Intensive Program fills fast, so please register early.

3. SWIM PROFICIENCY
To fully complete registration you must submit your child’s completed swim proficiency by 1st November. Swim Assessment Form Form to be signed by accredited over 18 ASTCA Swim Teacher/Coach.  Email completed form to: nippers@lornesurfclub.com.au 

 

NIPPERS PROGRAMS & REGISTRATION

1. Nippers Summer Intensive: Dec 28 – Jan 5. 

Lorne Nippers Registration Form
Cost: $110
This year’s Summer Intensive will run over 8 days including optional Junior Club Championships

Friday 27 December: Uniform Pick up and Age Manager briefing
Saturday 28 December: Day 1 – Woohoo!
Sunday 29 December: Day 2
Monday 30 December: Day 3 & Nippers/Youth Karaoke
Tuesday 31 December: Day 4
Wednesday 1 January: Rest Day
Thursday 2 January: Day 5 & Nippers/Youth Artshow
Friday 3 January: Day 6 & optional Cosy Corner Carnival
Saturday 4 January: Day 7 – Final Fun Day inc BBQ & Presentations
Sunday 5 January: Day 8 – Junior Club Championships

We give every nipper the opportunity to pass their Competition Skills Evaluation – Open Water Swim Assessment during the intensive & nipper squad program. A pass is required to compete in water events at Lifesaving Carnivals.

We welcome the whole family to the Lorne SLSC and have many opportunities for family members to be involved.  The registration forms include an option to register your interest to volunteer as an Age Manager, Water Safety, IRB, Setup/Packup, Social Events, Nipper Kit/Uniform, BBQ, admin, etc.

“Community, Contribution & Curiosity”  –   we have you covered!

2. Nippers Squad runs 5pm Fridays & 10am Sundays from October till Easter for those who would like to attend weekly Nippers sessions, and … for those who would like to be part of Lorne SLSC Nippers team and take part in Junior Lifesaving Carnivals.  Must RSVP for all sessions.  Download Stack Team App and join Lorne Nippers Squad for Comms & to RSVP.  Nippers Squad cost is covered by membership.
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Register for Nippers Squad – Fridays and Sundays, October 2024 – Easter 2025

.3. Nippers Competition Team welcomes new and returning members.  Why not give it a go, and enrol to compete at Cosy Corner on Friday 3rd January?  Represent Lorne at 1 or more carnivals over the season culminating in Lifesaving Victoria State Championships 8/9/10 March.  Join Lorne Nippers Squad on TeamApp for Comms and to RSVP.
Register for Nippers Competition Team

SRC AND GAP YEAR PROGRAMS

SRC Summer Intensive (U14): 28 Dec – 5 Jan.    

SRC Registration Form
Cost $110

The program focus is on lifesaving skills in and out of the water.    

This year’s program will run over 8 days including optional Junior Club Championships

Friday 27 December: Uniform pick up and meet your Leader.
Saturday 28 December: Day 1 – Woohoo!
Sunday 29 December: Day 2
Monday 30 December: Day 3 & Youth Karaoke
Tuesday 31 December: Day 4
Wednesday 1 January: Rest Day
Thursday 2 January: Day 5 & Youth Artshow
Friday 3 January: Day 6
Saturday 4 January: Day 7 – Final Fun Day club incl. BBQ & Presentations
Sunday 5 January: Day 8 – SRC Assessments & Junior Club Championships
Friday 10 January: Mountain to Surf (all active members asked to help)
Saturday 11 January: Pier to Pub (all active members asked to help)

*All SRC, Gap Year & Youth are welcome to help with water safety at Nippers Squad and Carnivals over the summer.

Gap Year Program (14 year olds post SRC, pre Bronze).

Gap Year Registration Form
Cost $25

Congratulations to last year’s SRCs!  You are now active members.  If you are 14 and therefore can’t do your Bronze this year,  you are requested to participate in the Gap Year program.

  • Gap Year is a great opportunity to “give back” for all the years of Nipper and SRC training provided to you.  The gap year group provides Water Safety for the Nippers Summer Intensive. Additional opportunities include:  Board Skills group and specialty leadership roles for Nippers program.
  • Lorne SLSC is very proud of its youth members and encourages youth leadership. Responsibility Friendship & Fun.   Our Lorne Youth have Gap Year 24/25, Bronze Medallion Camp 25/26 and Silver Medallion Camp 26/27 Season to look forward to as well as leadership and competition team opportunities and becoming part of a Patrol team.
  • Note as active members of Lorne SLSC, SRCs are junior Patrolling members of Lorne SLSC and each year must complete “skills maintenance” or “requal” which is a short online refresher and then a practical session including a run/swim/run.   Also all Active Members must have their own surf lifesaving login.  You can log into your own member profile and check that your award is current.  Without a current award you cannot use club boards, cannot patrol, provide water safety etc.  You are covered under family membership while a full time student.  Or you can have an individual membership.
Any further enquiries please email Sharon Tyrer nippers@lornesurfclub.com.au
Or Kirilee Wilson youth@lornesurfclub.com.au
Lorne Nippers are proudly sponsored by: