Nipper Registrations.
Nipper registration will open after the AGM on the 1st Sunday of August for the month of August.
It is a Cooks Hill SLSC policy that, one parent from each nipper family (preferably the parent who will be on the beach with their nipper) is a registered financial member of the club. (Associate/general or Nipper parent member at a minimum).
Nippers must participate in the correct age group as per SLSA guidelines and the age group ready reckoner (see below).
All enquiries email: registrar@cookshillsurfclub.com.au
Clothing Cupboard and Open days
The open days will be held at Cooks Hill SLSC as below details:
Sunday, 31 August 2025, 2pm – 4pm
Wednesday, 3 September 2025, 5pm – 7pm
Wednesday, 10 September 2025, 5pm – 7pm
Rashies and swimmers will be available to purchase.
Nipper coloured caps will be available to purchase and collect on the first day of Nippers, not at the open days
The first day of nippers for the 2025-26 Nipper Season is…
Sunday 26th October 2025!
Nipper sessions times remain the same as last season. The session times are:
- 8:15am report to Age Manager, 8:30am – 9:30am
U6, U8 and U14’s - 9:30am report to Age Managers, 9:45am – 10:45am
U7, U10 and U13’s - 10:45am report to Age Managers, 11am – 12:00pm
U9, U11 and U12’s
When and Where
- Nipper season starts – Sunday 26th October 2025
- Meet your Age manager and Nipper group at your age group flag on the beach in front of the Clubhouse.
What do I need to provide?
Please ensure your kid/s are ready and outside the Clubhouse 15 minutes before Nippers starts:
- wearing a Nipper coloured cap for U6 – U13’s and a tri coloured cap for U14’s (compulsory). Please write your child’s name in large letters on both sides on the outside of the cap.
- wearing a hi-vis pink rash vest or long sleeve rashie (compulsory).
- in their swimwear (Club swimwear isn’t required); covered in sunblock; fed and hydrated.
SLIP (on a shirt) SLOP (on sunscreen) and SLAP (on a hat)
Nippers Info before the First Day!
SLSNSW Frequently Asked Questions
CH LS & SC – Junior Aims and Objectives
Parents Careers and Supporters Code of Conduct
SLSA Policy – Member Protection
| Age Group | Birthday Between these Dates | Marshalling Location | Start Time * |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | 1st October 2019 – 30th September 2020 | North of Lifeguard Tower | Report for 8:15am |
| Under 7 | 1st October 2018 – 30th September 2019 | B/w Tower & Club Rooms | Report for 9:30am |
| Under 8 | 1st October 2017- 30th September 2018 | North of Lifeguard Tower | Report for 8:15am |
| Under 9 | 1st October 2016 – 30th September 2017 | B/w Tower & Club Rooms | Report for 10:45am |
| Under 10 | 1st October 2015 – 30th September 2016 | North of Lifeguard Tower | Report for 9:30am |
| Under 11 | 1st October 2014- 30th September 2015 | B/w Tower & Club Rooms | Report for 10:45am |
| Under 12 | 1st October 2013 – 30th September 2014 | In front of Club Rooms | Report for 10:45am |
| Under 13 | 1st October 2012 – 30th September 2013 | In front of Club Rooms | Report for 9:30am |
| Under 14 | 1st October 2011 – 30th September 2012 | Water safety Tent | Report for 8:15am |
* Marshall 15 mins prior