Woodside Nippers
A fun and safe start to Surf Life Saving! Get all the information on Woodside Nippers programs available below. In addition to weekly sessions, Nippers can participate in several major events throughout the season held at various locations across the state. EGSLSC also offers optional weekly training sessions at Twilight Beach, providing extra opportunities to improve beach and surf skills.
What is Woodside Nippers?
The Woodside Nippers programme at Esperance Goldfields SLSC is designed to help children develop beach and water safety skills in a fun, inclusive environment. Each week, Nippers participate in activities like sprints, flags, swimming, and board paddling, which promote fitness, confidence, and vital surf lifesaving skills. Sessions include a balance of friendly competition and participation, offering pathways for those interested in the competitive side of Surf Life Saving.
Who Can Join?
The EGSLSC Woodside Nippers program is open to children aged 5-13. Age groups are determined by each child’s age at the 30th September. For instance, if a child is 9 at the season’s start but turns 10 during the season, they’ll still be grouped as Under 9.
When Do Nippers Meet?
Woodside Nippers sessions run on Sundays from 9:00 am to 10:30 am throughout the season. Please arrive early so your child can prepare before activities start promptly at 9:00 am. Parents or carers are required to stay on the beach for the entire session each Sunday, helping create a supportive and safe environment for all participants.
For all enquiries or questions, please contact
Director of Junior Activities
Karina Ruddenklau
nippers@egslsc.com.au
Age Group & Managers
UNDER 6
1 October 2020 – 30 September 2021
AGM
GRACE BUTTLE
AGM ASSISTANT ALLY SAUL
UNDER 7
1 October 2019 – 30 September 2020
AGM
GEORDIE SMITH
AGM ASSISTANT BYRON SYNNOT
UNDER 8
1 October 2018 – 30 September 2019
AGM
RYAN MELDRUM & SHANNAN DIXON
AGM ASSISTANT GRAYDEN RAWLINSON
UNDER 9
1 October 2017 – 30 September 2018
AGM
SAM MILLER
AGM ASSISTANT
RILEY SYNNOT & LOLA BOWEN
UNDER 10
1 October 2016 – 30 September 2017
AGM
BLAIR CASTELLI
AGM ASSISTANT DREW RUDDENKLAU
UNDER 11
1 October 2015 – 30 September 2016
AGM
TIFF BROWN & DUNOVAN SCALLAN
AGM ASSISTANT
ARIA LOVEJOY
UNDER 12
1 October 2014 – 30 September 2015
AGM
AIDAN SINNOTT
AGM ASSISTANT
NICK RUDDENKLAU & RILEY KENNEDY
UNDER 13
1 October 2013 – 30 September 2014
AGM
ENOCH BERGMAN & SHANNON BOWEN
AGM ASSISTANT JAYDEN ATTARD
Surf Babies
3 and 4 year olds
AGM ALYSHA CASTELLI
All Abilities
Ages 5+
AGM STEVE BAKER