NIPPER 2026/27 SEASON MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN!

SATURDAY mornings are for Nippers at Palmy!
We’re one of two clubs on the Gold Coast to offer our Nippers program on a Saturday, making it a great way for families to start the weekend together – on the beach, with friends and part of our Palmy community.

Please see the step-by-step guide below on what needs to be achieved prior to starting nippers in 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 1pm – 3pm

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

LOCATION: Lawrie Lawrence Swim School – 6 Flagstone Dr, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220

COST: $3 per swimmer (parent/caregiver 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 prior to the first day of nippers on 3rd October for U6/U7 and 10th October for U8-U14.

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 : U6s to U14s – 10th 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

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