Nippers Registration 2024/2025 are now closed. 

Age Groups 2024/25
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 2018 - 30 Sep 2019	​Yellow	07:45 / 08:00
Under 7	​01 Oct 2017 - 30 Sep 2018​	​Blue	07:45 / 08:00
Under 8	1 Oct 2016 – 30 Sep 2017	​Red​	08:45 / 09:00
Under 9	1 Oct 2015 - 30 Sep 2016	Green	08:45 / 09:00
Under 10	1 Oct 2014 - 30 Sep 2015	​Yellow​​	​08:45 / 09:00
Under 11	1 Oct 2013 - 30 Sep 2014	​Blue	09:45 / 10:00
Under 12	1 Oct 2012 - 30 Sep 2013	​Red	09:45 / 10:00
​Under 13	​1 Oct 2011 - 30 Sep 2012	​Green	​​09:45 / 10:00
Under 14	1 Oct 2010 - 30 Sep 2011	​Yellow	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. 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 29 September 2024
Des Renford Leisure Centre HEATED Indoor 25m Pool
2:30pm - 3:30pm: U8, U9, U10
3:30pm - 4:30 pm: U11, U12, U13

Saturday 19 October 2024
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