
Pool and Surf Skills Proficiencies
Junior Participation Pool Skills Evaluation (Nippers Requirement)
Sapphire Aquatic Centre, Pambula
Sunday 25th 2-4pm and Saturday 31st October 1-3pm.
Nippers should come to the pool on either date during the scheduled time. There is NO CHARGE for this proficiency swim. Each Nipper MUST have had their pool skills evaluated before they can participate in water activities.
A reminder that our 2026/2027 Pool Proficiency Swims are coming up!
Sapphire Aquatic Centre
Come anytime during either session.
Pool proficiency is required for U8–U14 before participating in Nippers water activities. Buckets (U6 & U7) are exempt. Please bring your Nipper along to give it a go, even if you’re unsure whether they’ll meet all the requirements!
Please check your emails for full details, including age-group requirements and the alternative form that can be completed by a registered Australian swim instructor if you can’t attend.
Haven’t received the email? Check that you're registered for the upcoming season & let us know at nippers@pambulasurf.org.au.
And don’t forget to register for the 2026/27 Season if you haven’t already, to make sure you receive our Nippers emails & updates!
Proficiency will be assessed as follows:

Junior Competition Surf Qualification (for Carnival Only)
Assessment will be conducted during the normal Nippers weekly program

