Member HandbookChapter 3.3
Preliminary Swim Evaluations
Updated 22 Aug 2026 · Rochelle
Preliminary swim evaluation
Before Nippers head into the surf, every child completes a preliminary swim evaluation to check their swimming and water safety skills. This is an SLSA requirement and part of the Club's duty of care — it helps make sure every child is confident and safe in the water.
⚠ PRELIMINARY SWIM
Location: Craigie Leisure Centre
Date: Saturday 17 October 2026
Time:
U6-U7 / 2.00pm (indoor walking lanes)
U8-U9 / 2.00pm (50m outdoor pool)
U10-U12 / 3.00pm (50m outdoor pool)
Parent Nipper Rescue Certificate / 2.00pm (50m outdoor pool)
U13 / Completed at the Development Camp on the same weekend
Can't make the session?
Your options are to:
Ask your child's swim instructor or coach to sign a third-party swim proficiency form, or;
Email Michelle Bowbridge (U7 Age Group Manager) to attend Carine SHS pool to observe your child's proficiency swim.
All third party completed forms go to your Age Manager team by email.
Top tip
Nippers is about surf safety, not learn-to-swim — regular swim lessons during the week are strongly encouraged to help build your child's confidence in the water.