NIPPER 2026/27 SEASON MEMBERSHIP OPENS SOON
Please see below the step-by-step guide on what needs to be achieved prior to starting nippers on the 11 October.
Step 1 – Become a Member – As you are joining as a family please refer to the “Guide for New Members & their Families”. Once you have gone through the guide Click the Join button – this will take you to the members areas portal.
Step 2 – Complete Pool Preliminary Evaluation – Come and join us at the pool to complete your child’s pool swim. ALL age groups need to complete their pool swim each year as they move into new age groups (this must be signed off before the Beach Evaluation).
POOL DATES AND TIMES (TBC):
- Saturday 12th September 2026 from TBC
- Sunday 20th Septembr 2026 from 9am – 11am
LOCATION: Palm Beach Aquatic Centre
COST: Approximately $3 per nipper (parent/cargiver entry is free)
NOTE: All parents need to stay at the pool for the duration of your child’s proficiency. Please arrive early to register and collect your wrist bands* and chat to the team.
WHAT TO BRING: cap, goggles, swimmers, towel, water bottle. Returning nippers please bring your red bands to pool evaluation. New nippers will receive a band and lost band will incur a $5 fee.
If you cannot attend any of these days, your child’s swim coach may be willing to complete this Pool Swim form HERE. Once the form is completed, please email a copy to admin@pbqslsc.com.au (we don’t accept hard copies) prior to the first day of nippers on the 11th October.
Step 3 – Complete Beach Evaluation (U8 – U14 only)
- First day of Nippers (October)
Step 4 – Complete Competition Evaluation (U8-U14 only)
- Will be completed during the school holidays, more information to come soon.
Note – if you would like your child to compete at carnivals this season they will need to have completed their competition evaluation, please ensure you notify your Age Manager.
Step 5 – See you at Nippers!
Start date : October 2026
Wraps Up: March 2027
We accept the “Play On! Sports Voucher”
New vouchers will open for applications in July 2026. For more info, subscribe to this newsletter
✅ $200 per child
✅ Available twice a year — perfect for either summer or winter sports (can only choose one round)
✅ No concession card needed — open to all QLD kids aged 5–17 years.
Please see the steps below:
- – Click here to register for updates from PlayOn! and apply once rounds are open
- – Email voucher to admin@pbqslsc.com.au
- – Include your family dynamic in the email eg: 2 Adults, 2 Children (Junior Activity Members)
- – We will then provide you with further instructions on the discounted amount
- – This voucher is for once-off use and can only be used for membership fees
- – See Terms and Conditions