Nipper Age Groups

The minimum age for children to participate in Junior Activities in Victoria is 5 years (U/6) up to a maximum age of 13 years (U/14) on a seasonal basis.

A member is appointed to a particular age group each season based on their age on 30 September. It is recommended that birth certificates are sighted upon a junior member registering with a Club.

Please note:

If the Club’s nippers activities commence prior to 30 September then the child is still grouped into the age group of their age as on 30 September, of the corresponding year
A child cannot be classed as member until they turn 5 Years Old (e.g. if a child turns 5 on 1 November, they cannot partake in any activities until that date)
Children who turn 5 Years Old after 30 September in the current season will be require to join as an U/6, for the current and following season

AGE AS ON 30 SEPTEMBER	JUNIOR ACTIVITY AGE GROUP
5 Years Old	Participate as Under 6
6 Years Old	Participate as Under 7
7 Years Old	Participate as Under 8
8 Years Old	Participate as Under 9
9 Years Old	Participate as Under 10
10 Years Old	Participate as Under 11
11 Years Old	Participate as Under 12
12 Years Old	Participate as Under 13 (or Under 15 upon gaining their Surf Rescue Certificate)
13 Years Old	Participate as Under 14 (or Under 15 upon gaining their Surf Rescue Certificate)
14 Years Old	Participate as Under 15 (or Under 17 upon gaining their Surf Bronze Medallion)

Juniors must complete activities in their own age group. At carnivals they must compete in individual events in their own age group, but may go up one (1) age group to make up a team in team events.