JOIN NIPPERS

Registrations will open on 1 August 2025 for returning members and their siblings and for new members on 20 August 2025 (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 2025/2026 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.

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.

Contact

For any phone enquiries please call 02 4942 6633 in business hours.

Specific contacts:

Nipper president: Troy Blatchford – redheadnipperspresident@gmail.com

Nipper registration: Ann Griffiths – nipperrego@redheadslsc.com.au

Nipper parent registration enquiries: Darren Mitchell – registrar@redheadslsc.com.au

Board Hire enquiries: clarke_nippers@outlook.com

Carnival Entries: Lisa Brown – lisajb75@hotmail.com