Nippers Returning Registration 2025/2026
Registration for returning Nippers in the 2025/2026 season is closed.
Nippers New Registration 2025/2026
Expressions of Interest for new nippers for the 2025/2026 season is closed.
Offers of registration will begin been sent out from this week for all age groups once we finalise numbers from the returning registration.
Offers of registration will begin been sent out from this week for all age groups once we finalise numbers from the returning registration.
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.
The uniform shop will be open at registration and the first session of the year additional opening times will be updated soon.
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.
Swim Proficiency is scheduled at Des Renford Leisure Centre on 28 September from 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
If you miss the Swim Proficiency, we will run a proficiency in the outdoor cold water pool at Clovelly, dates and times to be advised.
Once season starts, 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.
Swim Proficiency is scheduled at Des Renford Leisure Centre on 28 September from 2.30pm - 4.30pm.
- U8 - U10 please arrive between 2.30pm - 3.00pm.
- U11 - U14 please arrive from 3.30pm - 4.00pm.
If you miss the Swim Proficiency, we will run a proficiency in the outdoor cold water pool at Clovelly, dates and times to be advised.
Once season starts, 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 |