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 in the 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 Pre-Season Pool Preliminary Evaluation – Done annually to assess swimming competency and ensure they have the basic skills required for their specific age group. It is a vital safety measure that allows clubs to identify which children need extra supervision in the water. ALL age groups (U6 – U14) need to complete their pool swim each year as they move into new age groups.

POOL DATES AND TIMES:

• Saturday 12th September 2026 from 11am – 1pm / 1pm – 3pm (TBC)

• Sunday 20th Septembr 2026 from 9am – 11am

LOCATION: Palm Beach Aquatic Centre / Gold Coast Recreation Centre (TBC)

COST: Approximately $3.50 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”

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