Summer Training

(following open day - mid-Nov) Nipper trainings begin on the Sunday 1-3pm at the clubhouse (25 Dune Cres, Oreti Beach). This can involve anything from running races to boogie boarding to practice rescue drills. The nippers have lots of fun while learning about beach and water safety awareness.

Winter Training

(School terms 2 & 3) Nippers runs on Thursdays 6-7pm at Splash Palace. We have a structured 6 levels of theory & skills for ages 7-13 with a "Rookie Lifeguard Award" program for 13 year-olds that gets them out on patrols & involved with the lifeguard trainings.--> A prerequisite to joining is to swim 20m freestyle comfortably with good breathing technique <--

How We Operate 

We have a structured 6 levels of theory & skills for ages 7-13 with a "Rookie Lifeguard Award" program for 13 year-olds that gets them out on patrols & involved with the lifeguard trainings

Welcome To Oreti Junior Surf

Surf Life Saving is an amazing activity for growing a child's confidence, knowledge and skills in the beach environment. Not only will your child have fun and meet new friends, they will become part of an iconic organisation that has served New Zealand communities for over 100 years. 

The juniors of today are the future of Surf Life Saving.

Not only is nippers a fun way for your child to enjoy the beach in a safe environment, it also offers a program that is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while participating in lessons that will progress them to becoming a fully rounded participant in both lifesaving and sport. It's also a great activity where children and their families can be together and enjoy a sport for all ages.

If your child between 7-13 years old and is interested in becoming a nipper, get in touch with us.

Registration

Re-registration for our existing members is done through the Join us page.

Existing members will be contacted via email offering the opportunity to join up again for the 2025/2026 season. 

Nipper ages are 7 - 13 years. Your child is eligible to register if their birthday falls within these age groups (as of 30th September). We may ask for a birth certificate or passport as proof of age.

Important note: Policy requires at least parent to sign up as an associate member. This is part of our licensing agreement.

Contact our Junior Surf Coordinator - oretislsc@gmail.com -Timothy Ball-

Nipper Rules

• Parent/Guardian Supervision at all Nipper Sessions. NO DROP-OFFS, we are not a daycare.
• Rashtops Compulsory.  -These can be purchased from the club $30 new/$15 used.
• ABSOLUTLY no wet gear in main clubroom. 

200m BADGE

This is required to compete in water events at surf carnivals for ages 9-13. Every child over the age of 8 will be able to trial. This is strongly recommended. In the interests of safety, every nipper aged 9 and up must sit or re-sit their badge. To attain the badge an individual must swim 200m, this should be completed in under 5 minutes in the pool. They must be able to do a float for 1 minute and retrieve a brick from the bottom of the pool.