INFORMATION FOR THE 2024 – 2025 SEASON

Answers to most of your questions can be found in the Bilinga Nippers Handbook 2024 to 2025 v3a

 Our Bilinga Nipper Calendar 2024 to 2025 has all the carnival dates, selections and assessments and events

The Nipper program is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while participating in lessons that will provide them with a pathway to become fully-rounded participants in both lifesaving and sports activities. The program includes a wide range of subjects and skills relative to the aquatic environment and prepares Junior Activities members for their transition to becoming senior members and aims to promote the spirit of camaraderie and citizenship within the community.

(please be aware activities and dates may change due to weather etc – if in doubt – check with the JAC)

NIPPERS POOL SWIM:
Will be 22nd SEPTEMBER 2024 at the Tweed Heads Regional Aquatic Centre @ 10am
and then back to Bilinga Beach for a “Get to know your Club and your Mates” session
Remember your goggles & towels – (New families will also need birth certificates/proof of age)
Attending this Pool Swim Evaluation Morning is the preferred method for doing the pool swim.
Please note: The pool opens 10am – so please arrive at 9:45am for pre-requisite check (fees paid & renewal completed)

The Preliminary Skills Evaluations has 3 components – Floatation, Submersion and Propulsion. Requirements differ for specific age groups.
Click for the SUMMARY OF POOL EVALUATION FOR EACH AGE GROUP

Unfortunately No pool swim means no Nippers (including beach activities)

If you have already joined and completed your pool swim – there’s no need to go to the Tweed Heads Regional Aquatic Centre.
We’ll see you for your “Get to know your Club and your Mates” session on our beautiful Bilinga Beach  at 11am
If you are getting your swim coach to sign off on your swim proficiency. Please use this form:
Swim Coach Individual Pool Evaluation

Please email your pool swim evidence to nipperadmin@bilingaslsc.com before attending the Nipper Program

All New Families need to complete a joining form online and pay the Membership Fees BEFORE they can do ANY Nippers – including the pool swim. See Members page for more details and “how to join”

Fees for 2024/2025 (no increase)
* Active Members and Active Award Members  = $80
* Associate Members = $90
* Nipper Members = $90
* Nipper Family Members (of 4)  = $320
* Additional Nipper Family Members = $60
We are a registered provider for Fair Play Vouchers.
Click on the FairPlay icon to find out more information:

Once payment has been received – you will then need to create a portal for every family member. This can be created under “Family Group” option on the portal

https://members.sls.com.au
Download a Step by Step on how to create a Family Group

Need to make a Payment? You can use the gateway on your members portal or:
Our Bank Details are:
BSB: 034604 A/c 214785
Bilinga SLSC General Account

Members 18 yrs and over including NIPPER PARENTS – Please Note:

Your Membership or Renewal can not be processed until you hold a current Blue Card –
NO CARD = NO START
and you MUST also have completed the Child Safety Awareness Course BEFORE attending Nippers.
ALL New and Returning Nippers please make sure you have renewed and paid BEFORE attending the pool swim.

Questions? Please Contact: nipperadmin@bilingaslsc.com

AGE MANAGERS – all your age guides and games manuals and forms are now on your portal.
Login to your Members Portal and follow these steps – Library>Member>Club Development>Nippers>QLD

For the 2024 to 2025 season those who hold the Age Managers Award and those who hold an Observers Certificate are required to to a SKILLS MAINTENANCE online theory before the start of the Nipper Season

Log into your portal elearning and follow the links Skills Maintenance Age Managers on the SLSQ Hub.
THE AGE MANAGERS COURSE
To be an Age Manager the following must be completed
o Member must be registered and financial
o Member must hold a Blue card and completed the Child Safety Course BEFORE enrolling in the course
o Member must register their interest in a Course found in the members portal SLSQ HUB
How to Enrol in an Age Managers Course

For any enquiries – contact: cto@bilingaslsc.com or nipperadmin@bilingaslsc.com

Should you require further information, visit the SLSQ App (Junior Activities section)

CARNIVAL INFORMATION FOR SEASON 2024/2025 (Can change with little notice)
Parents must submit their Child’s Name and list of Events to their AGE MANAGER 14 DAYS BEFORE the closing dates for the Carnival. Ask the JAC for the form.
Carnival Dates:
03 November 2024 U8-U10 Teams @ Pacific SLSC
08 December 2024 Little Mates @ Bilinga SLSC
01 February 2025 Gold Coast U11-U13 @ Bilinga SLSC
7-9 February 2025 PDB Youth Championship @ North Kirra
02 March 2025 PDB U8-U10 Championship @ TBC
PLEASE NOTE – The TWO Carnivals held at Bilinga require Parents to be involved in the Work Force.
You must apply for a role if you want your child to participate.

The Club will pay all carnival fees UNLESS your child fails to attend the Carnival. All costs will need to be reimbursed to the club.

OFFICIALS COURSES
If you like Umpiring – then you will love being an Official at Life Saving Events.
There are two levels for Officials – Core and Technical.
• Core Officials are only able to officiate at Junior/Nipper Events
• Technical Officials can officiate at junior and senior events

Please be aware of the Under 8’s board usage:
U8 Introduction to Negotiating the Break
SLSQ Junior Board Guide

Please be aware of our Clubs Sun Protection Policy

All members are bound by the Member Code of Conduct

Bilinga Youth

Active Members Aged between 13 and 17 years.
Over the Season a variety of supervised activities are organised eg: Pizza Nights, Bowling, Twilight Cricket, Halloween, sport challenges etc.
Make sure the Youth Officer has your email address or request for Facebook or Instagram so that you don’t miss out.

Bilinga Youth are also members of the Point Danger Branch Youth Group which also has various Activities over the season including TeamXtreme.

If you are interested in any activity just email  – YDO@bilingaslsc.com