Nippers FAQs

Nippers is a quintessential Australian and New Zealand beach activity for children and teens to have fun and learn surf awareness and safety at the beach. Since 2015, this not-for-profit, organisation offers kids aged between 5-13 a chance to participate in surf lifesaving activities in Singapore, and enjoy the beach in a safe, positive and encouraging environment.

ANZA Nippers runs two terms throughout the year from March – June and September – December.  There are a few breaks during the season to accommodate the different school holidays including a long summer break from July-August. Sometimes the school holidays do not align so there will be times when Nippers is on during respective school holidays.

2025 Season dates can be found on the ANZA Nippers registration page.

The fees for the season can be found on the ANZA Nippers registration page.  All players are required to purchase a uniform. Uniform details can be found here.

In order to sign up for ANZA Nippers (and any other ANZA sporting programme), you must first be an ANZA member. ANZA is open to all nationalities, not just Australians and New Zealanders.

• Join ANZA via the main ANZA website and keep your membership current throughout the season.

• Once you’re a member, register for ANZA Nippers.

ANZA Nippers, like all other ANZA sports groups, does not issue refunds.  In special circumstances the ANZA Nippers Committee may agree to a refund if a child has a medical certificate to show that they cannot play for the rest of the term or if a family is relocating before the season commences. There are NO REFUNDS once the term has commenced or halfway through the term, under any circumstances.

ANZA Nippers accepts players of all abilities and ages from 5 to 14 years. Players will be automatically placed in the age group according to their year of birth. The ANZA Committee will consider requests to keep friends together upon registration, but they cannot make any guarantees.

Whilst we do accept beginners from 5 years old, the following is required for the safety of all in the water:

**Independent Swim Ability – At Nippers we do not teach children how to swim. It is expected that your children can swim independently and meet swim assessment criteria

**Parent Participation Required – This is not a drop off activity. Parents / Guardian must remain on the beach for the duration of the session and assist as required

It is expected that you register your children only if they can swim independently and meet swim assessment criteria. We will conduct swim assessments at our first session of the season for all participants to ensure that this is achievable. Members that join after the commencement of the season, and up to the start of Term 2, will undergo swim assessments separately. If the participant is unable to pass the swim assessment you may have to forfeit the season and we cannot guarantee that registration fees will be refunded to you. So please review this information carefully.

U6 – Swim 10m any stroke & 10 sec survival float
U7 – Swim 25m any stroke & 30 sec survival float
U8 – Swim 50m freestyle & 60 sec survival float
U9 – Swim 50m freestyle & 60 sec survival float
U12 – Swim 100m freestyle & 90 sec survival float
U14 – Swim 200m freestyle & 120 sec survival float

ANZA Nippers is fortunate to have relocated to Ola Beach Club, 46 Siloso Bch Walk, Sentosa 099005. This provides a safe beach environment for our Nippers and parents, accessibility to required equipment, shade and amenities pre and post sessions.

Please find a map of the venue here.

By Bus
Bus 123, stop at Beach Station bus terminal and walk or take tram and alight at Bikini Bar station.

Bus 123A, stop at Vivocity, take Sentosa Express to Beach Station and walk or take tram and alight at Bikini Bar station.

By Train
From VivoCity, take Sentosa Express to Beach Station and walk or take tram and alight at Bikini Bar station

By Car
Drive up to basement carpark at Beach Station and walk or take tram and alight at Bikini Bar station

The nearest carpark is Beach Station. From there, you can take a 10 min stroll or take the tram and alight at Bikini Bar Station. For directions on how to get to Ola Beach Club, click here

We can not allow trials due to insurance reasons, however, we are more than happy for you and your child to come and watch a session.

The ANZA Nippers rashie and cap needs to be worn at all times along with appropriate swimwear and sunscreen.

Uniforms can be purchased online upon registration for the season. You will need to provide details of your child’s size and height. Sizing details may be viewed here.

Singapore Nippers is a popular sport and space is limited. Each Age Group needs to have at least one Bronze Medallion qualified adult per every 5 children in the water for the safety of all involved. An Age manager supports the delivery of each age group alongside assisting parents. We encourage as many parents as possible to attain their Bronze Medallion so that we can extend the number of children per age group. We offer training for our BMs to become Age Managers and Assistants so please reach out with interest. Bronze Medallion Certification and proficiency is available each year through Singapore Nippers.

Our Age Group Managers and Bronze Medallions are first aid qualified. A first aid kit is available on the beach for minor injuries. For major incidents we work directly with the Ola beach Life Guards.

ANZA Nippers uses WhatsApp, email and StackTeam App to send out information to parents.  Please ensure you are on the WhatsApp groups for all AND your child’s age group so no important information is missed.

The ANZA Nippers weather policy can be found here.

ANZA Nippers is NOT a drop off activity. An adult must be present to supervise at all times. If you cannot be there to supervise your child, please ensure that you have nominated a responsible adult in your place. This is to ensure that someone is there to make decisions should an injury occur. ANZA Nippers cannot make decisions about your child’s health.

Please note ANZA Nippers’s insurance does not cover siblings. If you are bringing along siblings, please ensure you are supervising them appropriately. They should not be allowed to run around the Age Groups or participate in sessions.

Our programme is run by dedicated parent volunteers who offer their time and skills in a variety of roles, including coaching and assistant coaching, age group, uniform, IT or equipment coordinators, as well as Committee Members.

Our volunteer coaches are all encouraged and supported to attend Coaching and Umpiring Courses, which we run throughout the year. Interested in getting involved? A range of volunteer roles can be found here.