Nippers Information

Nipper Registrations. 

Nippers Registration for 25/26 Season is now closed.

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 clothing cupoard is open most Sundays, however please check our social media for up-to-date openings.

Rashies and swimmers will be available to purchase. Nipper coloured caps will be available on the first day of Nippers.

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.

CHSLSC Nipper BBQ Roster 25-26 season

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SLIP (on a shirtSLOP (on sunscreen) and SLAP (on a hat)

2025-26 Nippers calendar

Nippers Parent Info Handbook

Nippers Info before the First Day!

Membership Refund Procedure

SLSNSW Frequently Asked Questions

CH LS & SC – Junior Aims and Objectives

Parents Careers and Supporters Code of Conduct

SLSA Policy – Member Protection

Season 2025-26 Age Group Ready Reckoner

Age GroupBirthday Between these DatesMarshalling LocationStart Time *
Under 61st October 2019 –
30th September 2020
North of Lifeguard TowerReport for 8:15am
Under 71st October 2018 –
30th September 2019
B/w Tower & Club RoomsReport for 9:30am
Under 81st October 2017-
30th September 2018
North of Lifeguard TowerReport for 8:15am
Under 91st October 2016 –
30th September 2017
B/w Tower & Club RoomsReport for 10:45am
Under 101st October 2015 –
30th September 2016
North of Lifeguard TowerReport for 9:30am
Under 111st October 2014-
30th September 2015
B/w Tower & Club RoomsReport for 10:45am
Under 121st October 2013 –
30th September 2014
In front of Club RoomsReport for 10:45am
Under 131st October 2012 –
30th September 2013
In front of Club RoomsReport for 9:30am
Under 141st October 2011 –
30th September 2012
Water safety TentReport for 8:15am

* Marshall 15 mins prior