Competition and Training
The Club offers terrific training for Nippers looking to improve their skills in the water and on the sand (U9-U14) and representing Bronte at Nipper carnivals.
See the following information for further details:
- Nipper Board Training - U9 to U14
- Nipper Sand Training - U9 to U14
- Competitor Guidelines for Nipper Carnival Participation
- SLSA Junior Surf Sports Events - Nipper race rules
- 2024 State Championships - Final Information
All training communication is via TeamApp:
- Board training: see the separate 'Bronte Board Training' team
- Sand training: see the Sand Team access group within the Bronte Nippers Team
Keep in mind:
- Nippers must RSVP to all sessions
- Nippers must bring their own board, goggles and drink bottle, and wear their pink rashie to board training
- Water Safety is required at all board sessions
- Training is NOT drop-and-go. Parents are expected to remain on the sand and assist where they can with organising kids, taking the roll etc.
- The club will not be providing, lending or renting out boards for any board session
2023/24 Draft Training Timetable
| SESSION | MONDAY | TUESDAY | SATURDAY |
| Sand Training with Tanja, Roger Fabri Speed Academy | 3.55pm to 5.00pm Bronte Beach (meet in front of Kiosk) | - | - |
| Beginners Board Squad with Jo Mermaid | - | 4.00pm to 5.00pm Bondi Beach (meet at water's edge to the left of Bondi SLSC - when facing the water) | - |
| Development Board Squad with Jo Mermaid | - | 5.00pm to 6.00pm Bondi Beach | 3.30pm to 4.00pm Bronte Beach |
| Competition Board Squad | - | 5.00pm to 6.00pm Bondi Beach | 3.30pm to 4.00pm Bronte Beach |
Training Fees
Training fees for the 2023/24 season are:
- $300 for board training; and
- $200 for sand training
Training fees are payable now via the 'SLS Payment Gateway' here. Please use the following:
Transaction Type: Other (from drop down list)
Description: Nipper training for [full name of nipper/s]
Amount: [$300 or $200]