There are two types of proficiency requirements – one to be able to participate in regular Sunday activities (known as Preliminary Skills Evaluation), and one for Carnival activities (Competition Skills Evaluation). These minimum requirements have been set by SLSA in order to maintain safety and life saving standards.
Except for the U14’s, there are no time requirements on the Preliminary Skills Evaluation swims.
Every junior member is required to participate in the Preliminary Skills Evaluation, conducted by the club, prior to any junior water activity training or competition being undertaken.
The Competition Skills Evaluation must be achieved before being eligible to compete at carnivals. This includes beach competitors.
To compete at a Championship event, Nippers must also need to have completed and achieved the appropriate Surf Education Award for their age by 31 December.
The Preliminary Skills Evaluation will take place on registration days (13th and 20th September) at the Swiss Grand Hotel, Bondi. Nippers who are unsuccessful at their first attempt are encouraged to try again at a later opportunity.
The Competition Skills Evaluation is an open water swim (beach swim) and will take place at a date to be determined.
The Preliminary Skills Evaluation and Competition Skills Evaluation will be supervised by an accredited SLSA assessor who may be assisted by club officials.
