Nippers

For membership renewals, you must access your account through the SLS Hub to update and pay for your membership.

***Without going through the SLS Hub renewal process membership status will not be updated***

The new SLS Hub replaces the Members Area. It retains core functionalities while introducing a modern look and a personalised dashboard for a dynamic overview of relevant information and updates.

Important Dates for start of the 2025/2026 season

• Uniform purchase and help with Sign-on will be 11th October 2025 11am-1pm
  • Online sign ups are now open.  Create a SLS Hub Account to sign up here: (https://hub.sls.com.au/sign-up)
  • See How to Join here
• Nipper season will start -  Saturday 11 October 2025 - 2:15 sign on for a 2.30 PM start
  • Arrive from 2:10pm (earlier if you want to buy merch)
  • Ensure you have signed up online or notified as a trialist.
  • Kids can still join/renew online after the season has stared.

Nippers Information Sheet 2025/26

TBA

Water evaluation (proficiency) Dates

Location: Casuarina Pool (Movement)

• Sunday 12th Oct 2025 from 8:00am - 9:30am at Casuarina Pool (Movement gym)

In instances where local evaluations cannot be completed, a qualified and accredited swim coach can be endorsed to sign off the preliminary skills pool assessment. Swimming coaches are required to provide their Australian Swimming Teachers and Coaches Associate (ASTCA) number, their name and email address and the name of the children who have successfully completed the swim.

Assessment Form (if being evaluated elsewhere - e.g at swimming lessons)

Saturday Nipper Activity Days - 2:30pm-4:30pm

The Salt/Casuarina nippers will return to the beach for the 2025/26 season on SATURDAY October 11th 2025. Note the start time of 2:30pm (arrive at 2.15pm to sign in)

WHAT IS SALT NIPPERS?

Salt Juniors (or nippers) is the membership category available to both boys and girls aged 7 to 13.

We also run a fun educational program for nippers aged 5 and 6 (Under 6 and 7) where members are given a non-competitive understanding of Surf Life Saving through fun and games.  See the Nippers for ages 5 and 6 page for more information specific to the Salt program for U6/U7.

Join / Renew

Join online from May 1st - https://sls.com.au/join/ (new members welcome). See How to Join for more info

membership renewals, you must access your account through the SLS Hub to update and pay for your membership.

***Without going through the SLS Hub renewal process your membehsip status will not be updated***

The new SLS Hub replaces the Members Area. It retains core functionalities while introducing a modern look and a personalised dashboard for a dynamic overview of relevant information and updates.

The nipper program during the year is always varied and reliant on weather conditions.

New members are welcome at any time during the season.  If you would like to come and try before you commit, that's fine, send us an email to confirm.  Everyone is welcome.  Come down on Saturday at 2:15pm and fill out the sign-in sheet to start your free trial.

Carnivals 25/26

• Check FNC Branch website for the carnival schedule 

Nippers Key Dates (2025 Updates, more to come)