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Our youngest members, learning water safety the fun way
Nippers is where it all begins. Aimed at ages 8–13, this group focuses on building water confidence, basic beach awareness, and simple surf lifesaving skills in a safe, supervised, and fun environment.
WHAT WE COVER
Building water confidence and comfort in open water
Basic beach safety and understanding of flags, rips, and hazards
Introductory swimming, nipper boards and floating skills
Teamwork, games, and fun surf-based activities
Working towards the SLSGB Nipper Lifesaver Pathway: Nipper 1, Nipper 2, Nipper 3 and Nipper 4
slsgb nipper lifesaver pathway
The Children’s pathway introduces young people to the world of surf lifesaving through fun, safe and engaging activities designed to build confidence in and around the water.
Known as the Nipper Lifesaver Pathway, this programme is the first exciting step into lifesaving for children aged 8–13 years.
WHEN we train
Nipper training is every Sunday from 10:00 to 12:30. We have changing rooms in the club but they get crowded quickly so either arrive early or arrive in wetsuits ready to go!
You should bring:
Swimming costume/trunks
Wetsuit (boots, gloves and hood recommended when cold)
Towel
Sun cream
Warm layer for after the session
Club-provided: bright identifying rash vest
HOW TO JOIN
Contact the Nipper/Youth Training Officer Katy Herdman at: nippers@dwlsc.co.uk to register interest for your child.
We offer free taster sessions; you MUST complete a taster session membership with SLSGB on JustGo BEFORE attending your session.
After that you must pay personal membership with SLSGB and DWLSC before your child can begin training.
SLSGB membership is a one-off payment of £36 a year
DWLSC membership is £8 a month taken on the first of the month by direct debit via GoCardless.
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