The season is almost upon us!
With a little over 2 weeks to go to our first Woodside Nippers beach session, Albany Surf Life Saving Club is a hive of activity.
Dozens of fabulous volunteers are ensuring everything is ready for the well-oiled machine that is Sunday
mornings on Middleton Beach.
Every Sunday includes a sprints arena, 2 flag race arenas, at least 2 water arenas, Water Safety crews, Age Group Managers and Assistants, Coordinators, communications, lesson plans, First Aid crew, Canteen and BBQ volunteers, housekeeping volunteers, and so much more.
That’s a lot of planning, preparation and execution, and a heap of our clubbies working together to make our Woodside Nippers Sundays so great.
A huge thank you to all our volunteers!
Start of Season
When: First Woodside Nippers session is Sunday 1 November, 9am. (Arrive a little early
please)
Where: In front of the Albany Surf Life Saving Clubhouse, Middleton Beach
Bring: Your Woodside Nipper must be wearing their high-vis vest and age group cap. Also bring sunhat, sunscreen, water bottle, bathers or wetsuit, towel, and swimming goggles.
And… a big smile!
Have you registered your Woodside Nipper?
Registrations
Albany Surf Life Saving Club invites new members and returning clubbies to join us every Sunday morning at Middleton Beach for a ripper Woodside Nippers summer season!
With a strong emphasis on water safety, inclusion and community, there is something for everyone. No beach experience is necessary, but a minimum level of swimming ability is required.
Registrations are open for the 2026/27 season, for kids aged 5-13yrs.
Register – Albany Surf Life Saving Club
REMINDER!!
Put it in your calendar:
Woodside Nippers Proficiency swim
Before hitting the beach, all Woodside Nippers are required to complete a proficiency swim.
When: 25 October
10am: U7, U9, U11, U13
11am: U6, U8, U10, U12
Where: ALAC (Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre)
Why? Albany Surf Life Saving Club requires all Woodside Nippers to meet a minimum standard of swimming competency as part of our duty of care. Required competency skills are age-appropriate and increase with age.
Gear up and Gather Sundowner
The inaugural Sundowner of the season kicks off at our beautiful newly completed clubhouse.
It’s all ages and family friendly- bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages at the club. Enjoy the sunset while reconnecting with fellow clubbies and welcoming new members.
Families can collect their Woodside Nippers kits, including age group caps and vests, at this event.
When: Friday 30 October, from 5pm
Where: Upstairs at Beebe’s Bulk Bar (and surrounds of clubhouse)
Note to Parents and Guardians
A parent or guardian is required to remain on the beach for your Woodside Nipper’s session.
It is highly recommended to get involved! Your Woodside Nipper’s Age Group Manager and Age Group Assistant will need support, and it’s fun!
You can help by carrying gear, doing head counts, mustering, moral support, recording, and supervision.
Volunteering
Parent volunteer roles include Water Safety (Nippers Rescue Certificate), officiating, canteen, bar, Age Group Managers and Age Group Assistants, set up and pack up, and many more!
Not sure how to help? Just ask! There are so many roles to suit every skill set.
Please contact Nina at office@albanysurfclub.com.au or 0498 011 518 if you would like to volunteer.
It’s going to be an exciting season!
We are looking forward to seeing all your smiling faces on the beach very soon!
Please direct enquiries to Nina at office@albanysurfclub.com.au or 0498 011 518.