What is required of me as a parent?
At least one parent for each junior member must remain on the beach each Nipper day while the children are participating in junior activities (even in the older age groups, in case of an emergency). Children participating in the under 6’s and under 7’s age group must have a parent / guardian accompanying them at all times. If both parents wish to participate and assist we strongly encourage this however you must both be members to be covered by insurance.
Parents should introduce themselves to the child’s Age Manager/Age Group Liaison Officer, who shall be the primary contact point for age group related discussions.
Like any voluntary associate the club relies heavily on the active involvement of parents. The club cannot function without people volunteering their precious time. There are a number of ways you can assist our club. We require all families to assist in activities on Saturday’s, around the club during the season and at carnivals. As part of registration.
If you have any questions about the above mentioned roles please don’t hesitate to speak to us at any time.
How Parents Can Help
On Nippers days
Volunteer for beach set up and pack up of activity stations.
Assist the Age Manager with Nipper sign on/off.
Assist the Age Manager with head counts during water activities.
Volunteer on the BBQ: Set up; cooking; serving; pack up.
Volunteer to sell raffle tickets.
Other ways to help
Volunteer to work on scheduled fundraising BBQ stalls.
Nominate to be a committee member or Age Manager at the Annual Meeting of the Junior Activities Committee.
Volunteer to help with the end of season / pre-season club clean up.
Complete the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) or Bronze Medallion to assist as Water Safety and Patrolling Member.
Complete the Carnival Officials course to assist at carnivals.
Nipper Day Information
Sign on and Sign Off
Please arrive at 8am for the 8:15am announcement and an 8:30am sharp start on the beach. Sign in your Nipper/s in the age folders on the sign on table and review the notices. Place water bottles in the allocated age boxes. Nippers must be ready with sunscreen, swimmers on and caps tied immediately after sign on. Children will be taken for a short warm-up run immediately after the morning announcement. After the warm-up each age group will meet their Age Manager at their specific age flag. At the conclusion of the morning parents/guardians MUST sign their own child out. At least one Parent/Guardian or a nominated person must be present at the beach for the duration of the morning program.
What to Bring
Age coloured cap (compulsory with straps tied and must be on once Nipper is signed on)
Pink rashie (compulsory and must be on once Nipper is signed on)
A warm wetsuit or neoprene vest (under the pink rashie) can be beneficial at the beginning of the season
Swimmers (Nobby’s Beach SLSC uniform preferred, compulsory for carnivals)
Goggles, towel and hat (optional for after Nippers)
Water bottle with name on it (fill with ice as it can get hot in the sun)
Sunscreen and Zinc (applied before the start of Nippers)
Wet Weather Information
Nippers will run unless participant safety is assessed to exceed predefined SLSQ risk management thresholds. This could be caused by adverse surf conditions, weather (wind, hail, storms, temperature), vertical escarpment and others.
In the event that Nippers is cancelled, relocated or postponed a:
A text message will be sent to your mobile number as listed in the membership database.
Notification will be posted on the Nobbys Beach Nippers Stack Team App Group.
Stay Connected and Up to Date with Everything Surf Club
There are plenty of ways to stay informed about everything happening at Nobbys Beach Surf Life Saving Club. From patrol updates and training information to club events, competitions and important member notices, we encourage all members to stay connected through our official communication channels.
📱 Stack Team App
Our primary communication platform is the Nobbys Beach SLSC Stack Team App.
All members should join the app to receive:
Club news and announcements
Patrol and training updates
Event information
Competition notices
Volunteer opportunities
Important club communications
How to join:
Download the Stack Team App from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Search for Nobbys Beach SLSC - Nobbys Beach Nippers Stack Team App
Request to join using the email address linked to your Surf Life Saving membership.
Once approved, enable notifications so you never miss an important update.
📲 Follow us on Social Media
Stay connected with everything happening around the club by following our official social media channels.
Instagram: @nobbysbeachsurflifesavingclub - https://www.instagram.com/nobbysbeachsurflifesavingclub/?hl=en
Facebook: Nobbys Beach Surf Life Saving Club
These platforms feature:
Club news
Upcoming events
Patrol information
Training reminders
Competition results
Member achievements
Photos and highlights from across the season
👤 Keep Your Member Details Up to Date
It is every member's responsibility to ensure their contact details are current in the Surf Life Saving Members Portal.
Keeping your mobile number and email address up to date ensures you receive:
Important club emails
SMS notifications
Membership renewal reminders
Patrol communications
Emergency and weather updates
Event registrations and club notices
If your contact details have changed, please log in to the Members Portal and update your information as soon as possible.
By staying connected through Stack Team App, following our social media channels, and maintaining your membership details, you'll never miss what's happening at Nobbys Beach SLSC.