Nippers Registration

The Nippers registration process involves three steps, steps 1 and 2 should be completed before registration opens. If you have not had a chance to do so you will need to complete these steps before 1 December 2025, otherwise your place/s will not be secured.

• Step 1 – Ensure you have a valid Victorian WWCC

• Step 2 – Create or update your member profile via the Surf Life Saving (SLS) website

• Step 3 – Register and pay for the 2025/26 Nippers Program

• Step 4 – Ensure you have signed up for a volunteer role or roles

Step 1 – Working With Children Check (WWCC)

Please note, to participate in the Nippers program, registered Nippers all parents, guardian and volunteers must hold a current Victorian WWCC, that is registered with the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club and Life Saving Victoria.

All adults who are members of a Life Saving Club must hold a WWCC to comply with Life Saving Victoria policy. There are no exceptions to this requirement; even professionals such as Police Officers and Teachers must obtain a WWCC.

To register for Nippers you will need your WWCC details or your WWCC application number and the date of your application. If you are registering with an application number, you must provide your approved WWCC details to the club by 1 December 2025 or your place in the program may be offered to another family.

Applying for a Victorian WWCC is FREE. For details on how to obtain or update your WWCC, visit www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au. It can take several weeks to obtain a WWCC, so if you do not hold one, we suggest you apply without delay. For steps on how to fill out a WWCC, please click HERE.

Step 2 – Memberships

Each family participating in the program will be required to have a membership with Woolamai Beach SLSC through Surf Life Saving’s online membership portal. This process will take some time so we suggest you do this as soon as you can.

Parents / Guardians will need to create or renew their membership profile, as well as for each child (separately). During this process, you will be prompted to make a payment - DO NOT PAY AT THIS TIME! This fee is paid when you enrol in Nippers.

It is essential that families create or update their profile. If you do not complete this step, your place in the program may be offered to another family on the waiting list.

For steps on how to create a new family membership click here. For returning families to renew their membership click here

Please remember you are NOT required to make any payments when you renew your membership. Please close your window when it prompts you for payment.

Step 3 – Registration

Registration for the 2025/26 program will open:

• Thursday 16 October 2025 @ 7:00 pm – Returning Families, including first-time siblings

• Monday 20 October 2025 @ 7:00 pm – New Families

Step 4 – Volunteer role signup

When completing your registration form, there will be links for Cleeland Bight and Smiths Beach Volunteer Signup sheets. 

Please sign up for the roles and time slots that work best for you and your Nipper family.  If you have not registered for a volunteer role or roles by 1 December 2025 your place in the program may be offered to another family.

Further information on volunteering and volunteer roles can be found on the Nippers Volunteer Information Page