Registrations

Part 1: Qualification Swim

Prior to registration all Nippers in the Under 8 Age group and above will need to complete a preliminary swim test.
This is for your child's safety. Please check that your child is capable of completing their swim test before to ensure they feel confident on the day. The Stroke needs to be effective not perfect. Below is a guide to assist you in determining if your child's capablities.

NB: Under 6 and Under 7 Nippers are not required to do a qualification swim, they must be able to swim and float.

Under 6-7

1/10/2018 - 30/09/2019

Must be able to back float for a minimum of 5 seconds and recover to standing position.

Must be able to submerge and touch the bottom with both hands.

For a standing position in waist deep water, perform a front glide for 1-2 metres and recover to stand.

Under 7

1/10/2017 - 30/09/2018

Must be able to back float for a minimum of 10 seconds and recover to standing position.

Must be able to submerge and touch the bottom with both hands.

For a standing position in waist deep water, perform a front glide for 2-3 metres and recover to stand.

Under 8

1/10/2016 - 30/09/2017

Must be able to back float for a minimum of 15 seconds and recover to standing position.

Must be able to submerge and touch the bottom with both hands.

Swim (any stoke) on front through the water for 20 metres.

Under 9

1/10/2015 - 30/09/2016

Front to Back float or Back to Front float for 5 secs each side. Tread water for or any other stroke skulling for min of 1 minute.

Submerge to touch the bottom with both hands.

Swim (any stroke) on front through the water for 25 metres.

Under 10

1/10/2014 - 30/09/2015

Front to Back float or Back to Front float for 5 secs each side. Tread water for or any other stroke skulling for min of 1 minute.

Submerge to touch the bottom with both hands.

Swim (any stroke) on front through water for 25 metres.

Under 11

1/10/2015 - 30/09/2014

Front to Back float or Back to Front float for 5 secs each side. Tread water for or any other stroke skulling for min of 3 minute.

Submerge to perform forward/backward roll underwater, recover to surface, submerge to touch the bottom with both hands.

Swim (any stoke) on front through water for 50 metres.

Under 12

1/10/2014 - 30/09/2013

Front to Back float or Back to Front float for 5 secs each side. Tread water for or any other stroke skulling for min of 3 minutes.

Submerge to perform forward/backward roll underwater, recover to surface, submerge to touch the bottom with both hands.

Swim (any stoke) on front through water for 75 metres.

Under 13

1/10/2013 - 30/09/2012

Front to Back float or Back to Front float for 5 secs each side. Tread water for or any other stroke skulling for min of 3 minutes.

Submerge to perform forward/backward roll underwater, DO NOT recover to surface, submerge to touch the bottom with both hands.

Swim any stroke for 100 metres.

Part 2: Registration and Fees

Registration Fees:

$100 registration fee per child, includes SLS rego, cap and rash shirt. Active Kids Sports Vouchers will be accepted.

$20 registration fee per adult volunteer/Cadet includes rash shirt and SLS rego.

Payments:

Can be paid in cash, Active Kids Sports Voucher, direct deposit or credit card (Square).

Direct Deposit Details

Account Name: Bay & Basin community Nippers club Inc.

BSB: 633 000

Account Number: 157 997 958

Payment Reference: child’s surname

Note:
1. A print out of your voucher with your child’s name and date of birth is preferred.
2. An additional $2.00 fee applies to Credit Card payment to cover the bank fees.

Forms:

The following forms are required to be filled in. Click to download.

Bring along

Completed paperwork, ID/proof of age, Activity Kids Voucher.

*Volunteers are people who are board members, age managers, water safety crew or first aiders. Click here find out how you can become a volunteer.

Please note that vacancies for each group will be announced on Facebook on Monday evening. Under 6 and Under 7 are usually the most popular groups.