Who Can Join?
Children aged 5-14 years can join nippers. North Bondi Nippers takes place on Sunday mornings.
Nipper’s age group will depend on their date of birth. The 2023– 2024 age group birth date range:
- U6 – born between 1 October 2017 – 30 September 2018 (5 by 30/09/23)
- U7 – born between 1 October 2016 – 30 September 2017 (6 by 30/09/23)
- U8 – born between 1 October 2015 – 30 September 2016 (7 by 30/09/23)
- U9 – born between 1 October 2014– 30 September 2015 (8 by 30/09/23)
- U10 – born between 1 October 2013 – 30 September 2014 (9 by 30/09/23)
- U11 – born between 1 October 2012 – 30 September 2013 (10 by 30/09/23)
- U12 – born between 1 October 2011 – 30 September 2012 (11 by 30/09/23)
- U13 – born between 1 October 2010 – 30 September 2011 (12 by 30/09/23)
- U14 – born between 1 October 2009 – 30 September 2010 (13 by 30/09/23)
Nippers must be in correct Age Groups and must turn 5 before they can join. Unfortunately there are no exceptions.
Qualification & Proficiency
To take part in nippers, children must also complete an annual proficiency. All proficiencies must be continuous and unassisted. A proficiency certificate must be filled out by a swim coach or club authorised person and provided to the club as proof of proficiency.
