Woodside Nippers
What?
Albany SLSC has a dynamic Woodside Nipper program, which aims to progressively develop skills needed in surf lifesaving activities. During the program, Nippers will learn skills in four key areas;
- Individual Safety – This learning area deals with recognising potential risks that we all face when visiting the beach and in life in general.
- Surf Awareness – Not only are surf skills required in conquering conditions, but a knowledge of where the dangers are and how to read the surf are essential ingredients in keeping safe at the beach.
- Lifesaving Skills – This learning area starts to introduce our nippers to the role we hope they undertake as they grow and develop into our future lifesavers
- Surf Sport Skills – This learning area starts to introduce our nippers to the role we hope they undertake as they grow and develop into our future lifesavers
By conducting events each week in the areas of surf sports skill development activities and education your Woodside Nipper will develop their skills, knowledge and fitness, beginning their journey towards becoming Life Savers.
These events are fun and non-threatening with a healthy mix of competition and participation. For those who enjoy the more competitive side of Surf Life Saving the club provides pathways in the competitive environment.
Can your child swim?
Who?
ASLSC welcomes Nippers aged 5-14 into the Woodside Nipper Program. Age groups are calculated from the age of the child on the 1st of October. For example: a child turning 10 in December is 9 at the start of the season and is therefore an U10 (despite being 10 for much of season).
When?
The Woodside Nipper program runs on Sundays throughout the season from 9.00am-11.00am. Be sure to arrive in time for your child to get prepared for the start of the session. Events begin promptly at 09.00am.
The Woodside Nippers calendar of events will be emailed to all parents at the commencement of the season. Please note this is subject to change throughout the season. Up to date information can always be found in the club’s weekly News reports.
It is expected that parents/carers remain on the beach throughout the duration of Woodside Nipper activities each Sunday.
In addition a number of major events are held throughout the season at various locations around the state.
Nippers also have the opportunity to participate in weekly training sessions at Middleton Beach.
Details of all Woodside Nipper and Youth activities can be found in the club calendar.
Upcoming Events
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Training Opportunities
Beach, Board and Surf Training
ASLSC offer beach, board and surf training for Woodside Nippers from U8 – U13.
These sessions are offered on Tuesday from 5-6pm.
We are always looking for volunteers to support our programs!
If you can assist, please contact Jane Levett at nippers@albanysurfclub.com.au.
If your child is wanting to attend any of the training sessions, please click on the below form link to help us with planning.
To keep up to date on the training schedule for Woodside Nippers, please ensure you read the Rip each week or access news posts on the website here.
Woodside Nippers Program Overview.
This program is currently being finalised by the Woodside Nipper team.
What are our major events?
Below is an outline of the major events held throught the season. For each event more information will be diseminated to members closer to the event.
*For SLSWA championship carnivals, Woodside Nippers are required to pass a timed proficiency swim and pay 50% of the event registration fee to be eligible to particiapate.
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Rainbow Coast Carnival – Bremer Bay
Family friendly Carnival held in Bremer Bay with Esperance SLSC and Denmark. SLSC Representatives from SLSWA join from Perth to provide coaching in all disciplines.
SLSWA Sunsmart Country Carnival - BUNBURY*
The Sunsmart SLSWA Country Carnival is held at a Country Club on the last weekend of January we encourage as many nippers to register and compete. The 2025 carnival will be hosted by the Bunbury SLSC.
Country Championships – Bunbury
The SLSA Sunsmart Country Championships are held in Perth and is a Qualifying Carnival for the State Championships.
All Albany Woodside Nippers are encouraged to participate and have a go!
SLSWA Little Nippers State Championships
This Carnival is held in Perth for U8 and U9 Woodside Nippers
SLSWA Sunsmart Nipper State Championships - SCARBOROUGH*
This Carnival is held in Perth for U8 and U9 Woodside Nippers
Training Schedule
december
january
Woodside Nippers Team
Jane Levett
Nippers Coordinator
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Nippers Coaching
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Beach Set Up
Vacant
Sunday Water Safety Coordinator
Vacant
Tuesday Water Safety Coordinator
Vacant
Tuesday Water Safety Coordinator
Under 6 Pink Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistant
TBC
Under 7 White Caps
AGMs
TBC
Assistants
TBC
Under 8 Yellow Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistants
TBC
Under 9 Green Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistant
TBC
Under 10 Blue Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistant
TBC
Under 11 Purple Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistants
TBC
Under 12 Dark Blue Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistant
TBC
Under 13 Red Caps
AGM
TBC
Assistant
TBC
Nippers Team
Coordinator
Jane Levett