The Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club Intensive Nippers Program is a beach safety and surf education program for children aged 6 to 13 years. Designed to be safe, fun and engaging, the program introduces participants to essential beach awareness, surf skills and lifesaving techniques while fostering confidence, resilience and a lifelong connection with the ocean.

The Nippers Program caters for children of all experience and ability levels. Through a progressive, age-based curriculum, participants develop their beach and water skills each season under the guidance of experienced Age Managers, Assistant Age Managers and Specialist Coaches. Every activity is designed to build confidence, encourage teamwork and prepare our Nippers to become the next generation of surf lifesavers.

By registering a child in the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club Nippers Program, parents and guardians acknowledge and agree to the Surf Life Saving Australia Membership Declaration (insert hyperlink). This declaration outlines the responsibilities of parents and caregivers, including the supervision, safety and participation of their children, and recognises the inherent risks associated with surf lifesaving activities.

For all enquiries relating to the Nippers Program, please contact nippers@apollobayslsc.com.au

The success of our program relies on the support of volunteers. If you are interested in becoming an Age Manager, Assistant Age Manager, Water Safety volunteer or assisting in another role, we would love to hear from you. Please contact  nippers@apollobayslsc.com.au to find out how you can get involved.

If your child is interested in taking the next step and representing Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club at carnivals, please visit our Junior Competition Team page for more information. 

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