Under 12:
for Nippers in this age group the role of patrols is introduced, as is the managing rips and using them to assist in rescues. Participants can work towards a Basic Emergency Care Certificate (as well as a Resuscitation Certificate).
Under 13:
this is the last level of the Nippers program and focuses on the importance of communicating with beach users, identifying emergency services and performing tube rescues. Participants can work towards a Basic Emergency Care Certificate (as well as a Resuscitation Certificate). The focus of surf sports skills is on bringing all the skills learnt in previous age groups together to participate in an event for each of the disciplines: board race, board rescue, surf race, run-swim-run, beach sprint, beach relay, beach flags, ironman / ironwoman and cameron relay.
Under 14 (Cadets):
participants will be able to get the SRC (surf rescue certificate). This course provides participants with skills and knowledge of surf awareness, aquatic rescue operations and resuscitation in order to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water Safety Personnel.
