LOCAL beaches have become a sea of pink as thousands of kids throw on their iconic rash vests for the return of the Hunter Surf Life Saving Nippers season.
Nippers kicked off across the region from Sunday 12 October, with support from Newcastle Permanent.
Open to children aged five to 14, the Nippers program is designed to teach essential skills like CPR, rescue techniques, and surf awareness while giving participants the chance to enjoy fun, beach-based activities in a safe environment.
Last season, the program had a record number of Nippers, with more than 3,700 Nippers across 13 clubs in the region from Catherine Hill Bay SLSC to Tea Gardens Hawks Nest SLSC.
Hunter Surf Life Saving President Henry Scruton ESM said that the Nippers program is tailored to ensure children grow and get the most out of the program.
“Nippers helps kids to build their skills as well as confidence in and around the ocean,” Mr Scruton said.
“As they get older they begin to start learning skills needed to become a qualified surf lifesaver and help keep the whole beach community safe.”
Registrations for Hunter Surf Life Saving Nippers are still open.
For more information and to find your nearest Nippers program please visit www.surflifesaving.com.au/nippers/.
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