
Woodside Nippers
Woodside Nippers is a junior program that introduces children aged 5 to 13 to surf lifesaving. Woodside Nippers is about children participating in safe, fun and organised activities in a beach environment.
Woodside Nippers runs from 9:00am – 10:30am Sunday mornings during the surf lifesaving season.
City of Perth SLSC expects the following, as a minimum from all Woodside Nippers:
- Have fun
- Be a good sport
- Be prepared and willing to learn
- Do your best and be proud of your efforts
- Encourage and congratulate each other
- Treat others as you would like to be treated yourself
- Look after the equipment
- At Carnivals never argue with an official. Have your Age Group Manager approach the Official in the proper manner
If you have any queries about our nipper program contact our team on Director of Junior Activities or contact the office Kylie in the office.
WOODSIDE NIPPER PRELIMINARY EVALUATIONS


FAQ’s
Boards
City of Perth SLSC recommends purchasing a board for your nipper in U8-13s This will allow them to partake in all nipper board activities during their regular session. The Club has a hiring program for a number of nipper boards Soft Foam (U8-10’s) or Fibreglass (U11’s – U13’s), which allows nippers to ‘hire’ a board for the season with a bond and hire fee payable. The Club uses the hire fees obtained to ensure ongoing investment in new boards, ensuring that City Nippers can access quality equipment.
U6 – U7
Do not participate in board activities.
U8 – U9
Maximum allowed length is 2.0m. Boards need to be constructed of foam.
U10
Boards used in U8 and U9 can still be used during City of Perth Sunday nipper sessions. Should your nipper wish to compete, they will require a SLSA approved board, constructed of foam and no longer than 2.0m.
U11 – U13
From U11’s, nippers transition into fibreglass boards, however, nippers can continue to use foam boards. Should your child wish to compete, they will require a SLSA approved board. Maximum length 2.0m.
COSTS
Whilst purchasing a board may seem a large cost, Money can be saved obtaining a good quality secondhand board. Also consider that when you sell the nipper board, you will get most of the cost back.
Boards are a great investment. We encourage parents to allow their nipper to use their board outside of nippers, for example, on holidays, trips to the beach/river, mucking around with their friends, even in the backyard swimming pool! They will become more comfortable on the board and you’ll enjoy seeing them get good use from your investment.
What Age Group Am I In?
The age group for the season is determined as of midnight on 30th September. Listed below are the age groups children will be in for the coming 2024/25 season.
Under 6 1/10/2018 – 30/09/2019
Under 7 1/10/2017 – 30/09/2018
Under 8 1/10/2016 – 30/09/2017
Under 9 1/10/2015 – 30/09/2016
Under 10 1/10/2014 – 30/09/2015
Under 11 1/10/2013 – 30/09/2014
Under 12 1/10/2012 – 30/09/2013
Under 13 1/10/2011 – 30/09/2012