Sunday Nippers is focused on developing skills in Surf Lifesaving. These sessions are generally not intended as fitness training days (although they will help). Training for fitness and skill development is provided to Nippers by qualified club members and by various coaches as follows; 

Water Training U9 – U14 see Season Calendar

Beach Training U8 – U14 see Season Calendar

The objective of all training sessions is to create a fun training environment that will help to improve the confidence and skill levels of all Nippers and allow them to perform to the best of their ability. For beginners the objective is to improve their basic surf skills to the point where they can feel confident in the surf whilst enjoying themselves at the same time. 

Children are not taught to swim at Nippers. We strongly recommend that children attend regular swimming lessons until at least squad level. Pool swimming is essential to develop the strength, fitness and confidence that nippers require to negotiate surf conditions. Surf swim training focuses on negotiating waves, rips and sweep and using them to the swimmer’s advantage. Children who swim regularly prove to be the most capable in the surf and ultimately gain the most from participating in a Nippers program. 

The time and venue of training sessions may be subject to change due to conditions – notifications of changes will be posted on the HSPSLSC Juniors communication platforms.