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NIPPERS REGISTRATION UPDATE
Wow! What an incredible response!! We’ve had a huge influx of new Nippers registrations today and our team is busy working through them all.
To give us a chance to process everything properly, registrations are temporarily on hold.
If you’re waiting to register, please don’t worry, we’re currently reviewing registrations and availability across each age group.
We’ll let everyone know as soon as registrations are available again, including how many vacancies remain in each age group.
Thank you for your patience and for the amazing interest in joining our Redhead Nippers community!
Registrations will open on 10th August 2026 for returning members and their siblings and for new members on 24th August 2026 (unless places filled prior)
Your Nipper’s place is not assured until your registration is complete and finalised, with payment and all supporting documentation received (ie no longer pending). Please make contact with Annie our Nipper Registrar (nipperrego@redheadslsc.com.au) or Darren our Senior Registrar (registrar@redheadslsc.com.au) if you have any queries or concerns.
It is compulsory for one parent/guardian to register alongside their Nipper. Registration fees are as follows:
U6, U7, U8 Nippers: $100
U9 – U13 Nippers: $100 (+ $50 competition levy if they wish to compete in any Hunter Branch carnivals)
U14 Nippers: $100 (+$100 competition levy if they wish to compete in any Hunter Branch carnivals and/or State and Aussies)
Nipper parent membership: $60
We DO NOT accept Active Kids Vouchers
HOW TO RENEW
To ensure your renewal is completed within this period please:
Log on to the SLS Portal https://portal.sls.com.au If 2024/25 was your first season you may need to create an account. You may also need to create a Family Group if you are not already in one.
Renew Nippers AND parents and submit.
The following page will provide a button to click to pay fees – it is necessary that you pay fees at the same time as registration renewals.
HOW TO JOIN
Head to JOIN SLS https://members.sls.com.au/SLSA_MembersOnline/public/join/member-join
Select Redhead SLSC as the club to join
Select ‘I want to join my family’ if joining an adult and Nippers, or just ‘I want to join an individual’ if adding a new Nipper who already have family registered.
To finalise a new registration, please send the following documents via email to nipperrego@redheadslsc.com.au:
For Nipper: birth certificate or passport
For adult: passport or driver’s license
If the adult would like to assist with Nipper activities; a current Working With Children Check, either paid or volunteer (volunteer can be obtained free of charge from Services NSW)
Nippers Age Categories for 2026/2027 Season
** Nipper enrolments are limited in the Under 6, Under 7 and Under 8 age groups in order to provide the best possible experience for all nippers.
| Age Group | Age as at 30 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Under 6 | Child has turned 5 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2020-30/09/2021) |
| Under 7 | Child has turned 6 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2019-30/09/2020) |
| Under 8 | Child has turned 7 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2018-30/09/2019) |
| Under 9 | Child has turned 8 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2017-30/09/2018) |
| Under 10 | Child has turned 9 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2016-30/09/2017) |
| Under 11 | Child has turned 10 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2015-30/09/2016) |
| Under 12 | Child has turned 11 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2014-30/09/2015) |
| Under 13 | Child has turned 12 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2013-30/09/2014) |
| Under 14 | Child has turned 13 on or before September 30th 2026 (DOB 01/10/2012-30/09/2013) |
contacts:
Nipper president: Adrian Pedan – redheadnipperspresident@gmail.com
Nipper registration: Mel Goldman – nipperrego@redheadslsc.com.au
Inclusive Nippers: Emily Price, nippers.adaptive@redheadslsc.com.au
Nipper parent registration enquiries: Darren Mitchell – registrar@redheadslsc.com.au
Board Hire enquiries: Ash Clarke -
clarke_nippers@outlook.com
“One of the best features of Nippers is seeing young children overcome their fear of the water. Children who are afraid of the water, through encouragement, education and training can become confident in the surf.”