Nippers is run as an age based program, with September 30 as the arbitrary age cut off for each group.

Mozzies	Must be 5 by September 30	Surf Play 1
Under 7	Must be 6 by September 30	Surf Play 2
Under 8	Must be 7 by September 30	Surf Aware 1
Under 9	Must be 8 by September 30	Surf Aware 2
Under 10	Must be 9 by September 30	Surf Safe 1
Under 11	Must be 10 by September 30	Surf Safe 2 / Basic EAR
Under 12	Must be 11 by September 30	Surf Smart 1 / Basic EAR
Under 13	Must be 12 by September 30	Surf Smart 2 / Basic CPR
Under 14	Must be 13 by September 30	Available to SRC course members

Each age group has an Age Group Manager (AGM) & several AGM assistants. Age Group Managers are responsible for the education, training & safety of the children on the beach. All AGM’s have completed an induction course & many also hold a Bronze Medallion, which equips them very well for the role.