Education
Nippers is about educating children in surf awareness and safety so that they can maximise their enjoyment in the water and on the beach.

As part of the nipper experience children participate in surf education, the Junior Development Program, which includes theory and physical activities.  The awards are based on participation and involvement, not testing.

Listed below is the Surf Education Awards listed per age group.


Under 6 No award (Surf Play 1 program)
Under 7 No award (Surf Play 2 program)
Under 8 Surf Aware 1
Under 9 Surf Aware 2
Under 10 Surf Safe 1
Under 11 Surf Safe 2
Resusatation Certificate*
Under 12 Surf Smart 1
Resusatation Certificate*
Basic Emergency Care Certificate*
Under 13 Surf Smart 2
Resuscitation Certificate*
Basic Emergency Care Certificate*

*    These are individual awards that participants can obtain within the correct qualified training.


Surf Play 1 & 2 is the program designed for the most junior members (under 6’s and under 7’s).  There is no award for Surf Play – the focus is on play, participation and fun.