Mets nippers was established in 1968 which has grown to be one of the largest programs on the Sunshine Coast. The program is popular with local and Brisbane based families.
The Mets nipper program is about education, awareness, competition, sportsmanship, and most importantly it is about participation and fun. Nippers is a healthy activity for both male and females aged between 5 and 15, is a stepping stone for personal development, and encourages a sense of fulfilment.
Our nipper program runs from mid-September through to March, dates vary each season. Nippers is run from the Lifesaving Facility (and Lifeguard Tower) located in the middle of Kings Beach.
A parent or carer from each family is expected to volunteer at nippers in some way. We simply cannot provide a safe and compliant program without your help
All communication to nipper families is via Team App. Access to Team App is restricted to current financial nipper families. Please contact your Nipper Age Manager should you have issues with access to Team App.
The Nipper Handbook contains all of the information families need to know about our program. It is updated each season and re-issued together with a Nipper Calendar.
To participate in the nipper program children must complete a pool swim evaluation and run-surf swim-run, the details of which are included in the Nipper Handbook.
The Pool Swim Evaluation can be signed-off by your own Swim Coach.
Please see below Mets Membership Handbook for your guide to joining.
To be eligible to join our nipper program, children must be a minimum of 6 years of age by 30th September. 5 year olds are eligible to join provided they have an older sibling who is enrolled in the Mets nipper program or have a parent who is a current Mets active patrolling member.
An adult/carer is required to join as part of the family membership.
Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy (CYRMS) Statement of Commitment
Mets is committed to safeguarding children and young people in our membership. We acknowledge that a child-safe organization does not just happen, it requires conscious effort to protect children and young people from harm.
