The Junior Surf Lifesaving Program season runs on Sunday mornings at Casuarina beach from 8.30-10am from June to September.
Nippers for children 5 to 13 provides activities and learning opportunities in a safe, fun and friendly environment. Cadets are 13-15 years of age and are able to train to complete the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) the first step to be a patrolling Surf Lifesaver.
The focus in the DSLSC is on instilling the children with
Activities all conducted in a fun, friendly and safe environment include
From 15 years old you are eligible to train for your Bronze Medallion and commence patrolling.
With this qualification there are additional opportunities for competition and other awards i.e. IRB Driver, Jet ski operator etc.
There are many ways in which you can get involved from being an active patrol member saving lives on the beach, to being an Age Manager for the nippers, Board member (administration) or other behind the scenes activities that ensure everything runs smoothly.
DSLSC caters for all levels of skill and experience if you are 5 or 95 there is something that will suit you.
Surf Life Saving exists to save lives, create great Australians and build better communities
Age for a season is determined as at 30th September at the commencement of that season.
Children MUST be 5 years of age to be registered and permitted to participate in any SLS activities. A child’s age group for the season is their age as at midnight 30th September. This is also their competitive age if participating at interclub carnivals and junior state championships. The U8 age group and above are eligible to compete at interclub and state carnivals.
For example, John turned 9 on the 28th August this year – John is therefore registered as an Under 10. Emma turned 9 on the 2nd October this year – Emma is therefore registered as an Under 9.
To join Darwin SLSC Nipper and Cadets in 2024 all children (new and renewing) will have their Swim Proficiency assessed on 2 June . To participate in Nippers all children must have a minimum level of swimming ability.
Please click on the below link to see the standards. Or participants can have their swim proficiency signed off by a qualified swim teacher or swim coach using the below form.
Nippers Swim Proficiency standards
Nippers Competition Skills standards
Nippers Swim Skills Evaluation Form - for swim teacher or coach to complete
More information on how to join can be found on the How to Join webpage
Here is an information sheet about our club Nippers information sheet
Here is the Darwin SLSC Nipper & Starfish Nippers Parent Handbook.
If needed, please contact us at darwinslsc@darwinsurfclub.com.au with any questions you have or call 0459 837 578.
CLICK HERE to view the Club calendar which includes all the Nipper & Cadet training sessions and carnivals.
