Remember how great it feels to be up and about at the beach on a Sunday morning, with a bunch of healthy, active and smiling fellow clubbies?
The sun is shining and the clear water is lapping. The surf is rolling onshore in lovely clean sets, while the breeze is gentle and offshore…
Your barista made coffee, and bacon & egg roll really hit the spot as you watch your kids having a BALL.
They will sleep well tonight…
That’s right folks, it’s almost Woodside Nippers season!
Let’s enjoy one more Sunday sleep-in before returning to Midds for the best Sunday Session in Albany!
*Please note, Albany Surf Life Saving Club takes no responsibility for sandy sandwiches, sunburnt plumbers bottoms, upended shade tents, ice-cream disasters, sand rash or wheels which have fallen off.
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!
*Water Safety Volunteers needed!
If you have your NRC, or once you have completed your NRC, we would love to see you in the water with our
Woodside Nippers!
(Please read on to find out how…)
There is still time to register 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
Nippers curious?
Not sure if Woodside Nippers is for you? Why not come down one Sunday morning to watch and find out
more.*
Contact Meg nipperscomms@albanysurfclub.com.au or 0434934951
*Due to insurance and swimming proficiency requirements, Albany Surf Life Saving Club is unable to offer a
try-for-a-day option. To participate, all Nippers must be registered.
Woodside Nippers Proficiency swim, THIS SUNDAY!
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)
Tuesday Training
Tuesday training offers our Woodside Nippers the opportunity to gather for an extra dose of training fun!
Aimed at all registered Woodside Nippers aged U9 and up, there will be an emphasis on board paddling skills
and fitness (though each session is tailored to conditions), and includes a strong water safety focus.
No need to register.
*Water Safety Volunteers needed!
When:
If you have your NRC, or once you have completed your NRC, we would love to see you in the water with our Woodside Nippers.
Starts Tuesday Nov 3, 5-6pm.
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.
Note to Parents and Guardians
A parent or guardian is required to remain on the beach for your Woodside Nipper’s session, both Sundays and Tuesdays.
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.
Contact Meg nipperscomms@albanysurfclub.com.au or 0434934951 if you would like to find out more about volunteering- you won’t regret it!
Nippers Rescue Certificate (NRC)
Water Safety is a critical part of any Woodside Nippers session. Without our amazing volunteers in the water,
there wouldn’t be water activities!
Parents and Guardians are invited to do a short training session (NRC) which enables them to be in the water
with our kids, keeping them safe, along with our highly skilled Water Safety and Life Saving teams.
There will be an opportunity to complete your NRC in the first few weeks of the season.
What? The Nipper Rescue Certificate involves a short ocean swim of approximately 400m, a briefing on surf
safety hand and rescue signals, and a brief rescue role play scenario. It takes approximately 40 minutes and
is completed immediately after the Sunday morning Woodside Nippers session. Easy!
When and where? Watch this space…
*For those who completed their NRC last season, please note that it is valid until Dec 30, 2026. If you wish to
volunteer as Water Safety in 2027, you will need to complete your NRC again.
New enquiries contact!
Please direct enquiries to Meg
nipperscomms@albanysurfclub.com.au or 0434934951