Nippers Returning Registration 2025/2026

​Registration for 2025/2026 season opens August 1st for returning Clovelly nippers.

​Nippers New Registration 2025/2026

Expressions of Interest for new nippers for U6 and all other age groups will open August 1st and registrations will be filled progressively from September.

A link to the Expression of Interest form link will be posted after 9am on August 1st.
Please note: All expressions of interest must be submitted via the online form. We kindly ask that you do not email your expression of interest.

Age Groups 2025/26
For safety and logistical reasons, all nippers must participate in their specific age group - no exceptions

Coloured cap and high-visibility pink Nipper vest are compulsory and must be worn by all Nippers participating in water activities. Clovelly branded swimwear is encouraged but optional.

You can purchase nippers merch and additional club merchandise - see here for opening times

Age Group	​Date of Birth	​Cap Colour	Marshall / Start Time
Under 6	​01 Oct 2019 - 30 Sep 2020	​Green	07:45 / 08:00
Under 7	​01 Oct 2018 - 30 Sep 2019​	​Yellow	07:45 / 08:00
Under 8	​01 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018​	​Blue​	08:45 / 09:00
Under 9	1 Oct 2016 – 30 Sep 2017	Red	08:45 / 09:00
Under 10	1 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016	​Green​​	​08:45 / 09:00
Under 11	1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015	​Yellow	09:45 / 10:00
Under 12	1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014	​Blue	09:45 / 10:00
​Under 13	1 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2013	​Red	​​09:45 / 10:00
Under 14	​1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2012	​Green	SRC Training

Skills Evaluation - Proficiency Swim Requirements

ALL Nippers from Under 8 to Under 14 must pass a Preliminary Skills Evaluation (swim proficiency) at the start of EVERY season.

​Please contact your age managers if you your Nipper has not yet completed the swim proficiency to arrange an alternate session.

Nippers cannot participate in Sunday sessions until they have completed assessment.

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