Season 2023-2024 commences Sunday October 29th
Age Groups 2023-2024: Registrations have now closed for all age groups
Age Group |
Date of Birth |
Cap Colour |
Marshall / Start Time |
Under 6 |
01 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018 |
Blue |
07:45 / 08:00 |
Under 7 |
1 Oct 2016 – 30 Sep 2017 |
Red |
07:45 / 08:00 |
Under 8 |
1 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016 |
Green |
08:45 / 09:00 |
Under 9 |
1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015 |
Yellow |
08:45 / 09:00 |
Under 10 |
1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014 |
Blue |
08:45 / 09:00 |
Under 11 |
1 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2013 |
Red |
09:45 / 10:00 |
Under 12 |
1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2012 |
Green |
09:45 / 10:00 |
Under 13 |
1 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011 |
Yellow |
09:45 / 10:00 |
Under 14 |
01 Oct 2009 - 30 Sep 2010 |
Blue |
(Age Managers to confirm) |
Coloured cap and high-visibility pink Nipper vest must be worn by Nippers participating in water activities.
Skills Evaluation - Proficiency Swim Requirements
ALL Nippers from Under 8 to Under 14 must pass a Preliminary Skills Evaluation at the start of EVERY season. See following for requirements and dates. Nippers cannot participate in Sunday sessions until they have completed assessment.
SWIM Proficiency Dates for U8 to U13’s ONLY (U14 SRC's will be advised by your Age Managers):
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Des Renford Leisure Centre HEATED Indoor 25m Pool
2pm – 3pm: U8, U9, U10
3pm - 4pm: U11, U12, U13
Saturday 28th October 2023
Clovelly Ocean Pool
11am to 12noon: U8 to U13
Nippers can wear wetsuits
NB: U14 will be advised by your Age Managers - please make sure you download TeamApp to get all the latest updates.
SWIM Proficiency Dates for U8 to U13’s ONLY (U14 SRC's will be advised by your Age Managers):
Sunday 22nd October 2023
Des Renford Leisure Centre HEATED Indoor 25m Pool
2pm – 3pm: U8, U9, U10
3pm - 4pm: U11, U12, U13
Saturday 28th October 2023
Clovelly Ocean Pool
11am to 12noon: U8 to U13
Nippers can wear wetsuits
NB: U14 will be advised by your Age Managers - please make sure you download TeamApp to get all the latest updates.
Age Group |
Swim Distance/Time |
Survival Float |
Under 6 |
N/A - should be enrolled in accredited swim school |
N/A |
Under 7 |
N/A - should be enrolled in accredited swim school |
N/A |
Under 8 |
25m swim / under 3 min |
1 min |
Under 9 |
100m swim / under 4 min 30 sec |
1 min |
Under 10 |
150m swim / under 5 min |
1 min 30 sec |
Under 11 |
200m swim / under 6 min |
2 min |
Under 12 |
200m swim / under 5min 30 sec |
2 min |
Under 13 |
200m swim / under 5 min |
3 min |
Under 14 SRC (Surf Rescue Certificate) |
200m pool / under 5 min |
N/A |