Surf lifesaving is an amazing activity for growing a child’s confidence, as well as providing a strong foundation of knowledge and skills in the beach environment. Woodside Nippers is a great way to introduce your child to new friends, to be part of a community for life, and to just simply have fun!
Surf lifesavers are friends for life.
Catering for children aged 5 – 12 years, Woodside Nippers is a great opportunity for children to be introduced to an active, friendly, and tight-knit local community – as well as building valuable life skills that will accompany them into adulthood.
Not only will your child have fun and meet new friends, they will develop the ability to become a knowledgeable participant in lifesaving beach patrols as well as a wide range of surf sports.
Delivered at local beaches throughout Western Australia by our surf life saving clubs, Woodside Nippers programs generally run from October through to March of each year.
At the completion of the program, when your child finishes the Under 13 Program, they will be equipped to gain their Surf Rescue Certificate and should they wish, to become a qualified surf lifesaver who can patrol our beaches and provide a service to the community.
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 future lifesavers.
Surf Sport Skills
Nippers learn a variety of skills to help them develop confidence and introduce them to surf life saving's various surf sport events.