The SRC is the introductory award for surf life savers and once you have your SRC you become a Cadet Surf Life Saver, and can help out with Nippers Water Safety and/or join a patrol team. Learn more
The SRC is typically conducted over approximately 6 weeks, with on-line theory (approx 2 hours) and Sunday hands on training and board skills. You AND one parent/guardian must be a member of our Club. As places are limited, priority will be given to existing or previous Nippers.
SRC (U14s):
2026/27 Season Start Date:
2026/27 Training Day & Time: Sunday
Assessment Date: March/April 2026 (TBC). Minimum age 13 at assessment
Location: Meet on the beach side of the Clubhouse
Proficiency Swim: 200m timed unaided swim in the ocean pool. Goggles/masks may be worn. Target time is 5 minutes.
Bring: Wetsuits, googles, nipper cap, and pink rashie.
Uniform: Pink Rashie compulsory. Purchase at our Uniform Store, open during Season every Sunday at 8.30am – next to the Canteen.
Fees: Nipper Fees apply
Assessment cut offs: Nipper must be aged 13 at date of assessment.
Attendance: A minimum of 80% attendance is required to pass. If you can’t make this then this course is not for you.
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