This page consolidates vital resources and guidance to assist you in organising and delivering a fun, safe and engaging nipper program. We have developed a comprehensive Junior Activity Handbook that serves as a go-to resource, offering solutions and information for all your junior activity enquiries.
Junior Activity Handbook
Our Junior Activity Handbook is the source of all knowledge for anyone involved in Junior Activities.
Covering all the essentials for successful nipper program, including administration, safety, training and everything in between. This is your go to document for all things Junior!
JAC Season Calendar
The JAC Season Calendar is a month-by-month guide to support JACs manage their season.
JAC Training
Formal training is to provided to Junior Activity Chairs and their management teams to equip them with the skills, knowledge, experience and understanding to manage the efficient, effective, and safe running of Nippers.
Introductory Junior Activity Chair Training – Tuesday 9 September, 7-8pm – REGISTER HERE
A session aimed at new (and welcoming returning) JACS, aiming to equip them and their teams with the skills and knowledge needed to manage Nippers at their club. This session is 101 for JACs to ensure efficient, effective and safe operations. The session introduces the Junior Activity Handbook and a month-by-month activity guide.
Junior Activity Chair Pre-Season Training – Tuesday 23 September, 7-8pm – REGISTER HERE
This session is aimed at connecting both new and returning JACs and their teams with updated resources, key changes and areas of focus for all clubs in the 2025/26 season. This session will run for 45min with remaining time for questions.
Virtual Age Manager Course – Wednesday 15 October, 7-8.30pm – REGISTER HERE
This session replicates the SLSA online Age Manager Training and equips Age Managers with the skills and knowledge to deliver Nippers. Training covers responsibilities, communication, activity planning, and safety processes as well as links to supportive resources. Aimed at new Age Managers who have not completed any Age Manager Training.
Junior Activities Mid-Season Check In – Monday 8 December, 7-8pm – REGISTER HERE
A great time to reflect on the season so far, and discuss strategies for engaging Nippers, their parents and the club for the second half of the season. This session will provide tips and best practice from clubs around the state, and share current nipper membership and Age Manager numbers.
Age Managers
Age Managers are the volunteers who deliver the Nippers program to children aged between 5-13 years. They create a fun, safe learning environment while developing future surf lifesavers through the building of knowledge, skills and confidence. Age Managers should reference the Age Guides in planning their weekly program.
Clubs are encouraged to promote a uniform for Age Managers to ensure they are easily identifiable for nippers, parents and members of the public. Age Manager uniforms are also a great sponsorship opportunity! Uniforms should follow sun safety guidelines and include a broad brim hat, long sleeve shirt or rash vest branded with ‘Age Manager’, long shorts and protective sunglasses.
To become an Age Manager check out the Age Manager Course information in the Junior Activity Handbook.
This link will provide access to the Junior Preliminary Evaluations template for swim coaches document.
Child Safe
Surf Life Saving is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people. The organisation’s Safeguarding Children and Young People Program provides a framework of policies, procedures, resources and education to support clubs in meeting this commitment.
Some of the key links and resources that you will need to be aware of are listed below: