Nippers 2023/24

Program information

Key information What you need to know
Nippers 2023/24 program The 2023/24 program will run from Friday 29 December 2023 to Friday 5 January 2024 inclusive, with a rest day on New Year’s Day (Monday 1 January 2024). All individual dates and events can be found in the Nippers 2023/24 program calendar below.
Age groups, locations and session times

Under 6s, 7s, 8s, & 9s

U6 – White Caps – Born between 1/10/2017 – 30/09/2018
U7 – Purple Caps –Born between 1/10/2016 – 30/09/2017
U8 – Red Caps – Born between 1/10/2015 – 30/09/2016
U9 – Yellow Caps – Born between 1/10/2014 – 30/09/2015
Location – Cleeland Bight Beach, End of Cottosloe Avenue, Cape Woolamai
Session times – Session 1 – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
         – Session 2 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Under 10s

U10 – Light Blue Caps – Born between 1/10/2013 – 30/09/2014
Location – Cleeland Bight Beach, End of Cottosloe Avenue, Cape Woolamai
Session time – 10:45 am – 12:00 pm

Under 11s

U11 – Dark Blue Caps – Born between 1/10/2012 – 30/09/2013
Location – Cleeland Bight Beach, End of Cottosloe Avenue, Cape Woolamai
Session time – 9:00 am – 10:15 am

Under 12s

U12 – Light Green Cap – Born between 1/10/2011 – 30/09/2012
Location – Smiths Beach, Smiths Beach Road, Smiths Beach (unless advised otherwise)
Session time – 8:30 am – 10:00 am

Under 13s

U13 – Dark Green Cap – Born between 1/10/10– 30/09/2011
Location – Smiths Beach, Smiths Beach Road, Smiths Beach (unless advised otherwise)
Session time – 10:15 am – 11:45 am
Rash vests and broad brimmed hats To participate in the program, all children must wear a Woolamai Beach SLSC high visibility rash vest and a broad brimmed hat. For those who ordered a rash vest when they registered, rash vest collection details are provided below.
Communication about the Nippers program Before we hit the beach communication around the Nippers program will be through our newsletter (The Wooli Nippers News) and via the private Wooli Nippers Facebook Group.
The Wooli Nippers Facebook Group is the primary way we will communicate with you during the program.
The Wooli Nippers Facebook Group is a private group for those participating in the Nippers Program. The Group is the main way we will communicate with you throughout the Program and across the year. It is also the place where we will post happy snaps of Nippers in action and raffle draw results, so be sure to join us by searching ‘Woolamai Beach SLSC Nippers Group’ or following this link Wooli Nippers Facebook Group to stay up to date. Remember to answer the questions to be approved!
Volunteering The Nippers program is organised and run by volunteers, and we need the support of all families to help make it happen. From helping bump in or out, setting up or packing away each day we need your help so the kids can get the most out of their Nippers program.
You will be contacted by the Nippers committee about the support you offered during registration and what each volunteer role entails.
Also stay tuned to the Wooli Nippers News and Wooli Nippers Facebook Group for shoutouts for specific support and skills.

Program calendar

Date Event Time Location
Thu 28 Dec 2023 Bump in – Come and help get Nippers 2023/24 off to a flying start and help move the equipment from the Nipper Shed down to Cleeland Bight Beach – Trailer or utes are appreciated but not essential, we’d love to see you regardless 9:00 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nipper Shed, 1 The Cranny, Cape Woolamai
Thu 28 Dec 2023 JAMs training – Training session for all Junior Age Managers (JAMs) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Cleeland Bight Beach, End of Cottosloe Avenue, Cape Woolamai
Thu 28 Dec 2023 Rash vest pickup and Nippers merchandise sales – Ordered a rash vest or just want to get in early on some Nippers merch? Come and register your Nippers and see our amazing volunteers at the Clubhouse for your rash vest and merch needs 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Pick up and sales from the bar area on the upper level of the Woolamai Beach SLSC Clubhouse, End of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai
Thu 28 Dec 2023 Age Managers meeting – Welcome and Program kick-off meeting for all Age Mangers 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Bar area on the upper level of the Woolamai Beach SLSC Clubhouse, End of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai
Fri 29 Dec 2023 Nippers – Day 1 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Sat 30 Dec 2023 Nippers – Day 2 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Sat 30 Dec 2023 Movie night – Come and join the 2023/24 Nippers for some movie fun at the Clubhouse 6:00 pm – further info will be posted on the Nippers Facebook group ahead of the night Upper level of the Woolamai Beach SLSC Clubhouse, End of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai
Sun 31 Dec 2023 Nippers – Day 3 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Mon 1 Jan 2024 Rest Day – Its New Years Day so relax and celebrate the start of a new year! No sessions today No sessions today
Tue 2 Jan 2024 Nippers – Day 4 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Tue 2 Jan 2024 Bubbles & Sunset Evening – Make the most of your island time, relax and watch the sun set over the Woolamai dunes 7:00 pm – further info will be posted on the Nippers Facebook group ahead of the night Bar area on the upper level of the Woolamai Beach SLSC Clubhouse, End of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai
Wed 3 Jan 2024 Nippers – Day 5 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Wed 3 Jan 2024 Beers & Burgers – Last but by no means least on the 2023/24 social calendar. Come and enjoy a great evening down at the Clubhouse 7:00 pm – further info will be posted on the Nippers Facebook group ahead of the night Bar area on the upper level of the Woolamai Beach SLSC Clubhouse, End of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai
Thu 4 Jan 2024 Nippers – Day 6 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Thu 4 Jan 2024 Helpers thank you evening and farewells – Nippers doesn’t happen without you, so come and enjoy a well-earned thanks and some pizza as we celebrate another successful Nippers program 6 pm – further info about how you can RSVP will be posted on the Nippers Facebook group ahead of the night Bar area on the upper level of the Woolamai Beach SLSC Clubhouse, End of Woolamai Beach Rd, Cape Woolamai
Fri 5 Jan 2024 Nippers – Day 7 See the age group session times above See the age group locations above
Fri 5 Jan 2024 Bump out – Just like the bump in, but in reverse! We need your help to move the equipment from Cleeland Bight Beach back to the Nipper Shed. Volunteers are also needed to wash it down and pack it away for another year. Again, trailer or utes are appreciated but not essential 11:30 am – 3.00pm Meet at Cleeland Bight Beach