Rippers, Nippers on the River Programme
Surf Life Saving South Australia (SLSSA) is excited to announce the return of the successful
Rippers, Nippers on the River program in Murray Bridge for their second season.
Proudly supported by the South Australian Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing’s Active
State Collaboration Program, the Rippers program is a junior water safety initiative designed
for children aged five to twelve. This engaging program helps children develop essential
water safety skills, build confidence and form lifelong friendships in a fun and educational
environment.
Building on the success of its inaugural season, which saw 70 local children participate in an
eight-week program, SLSSA is excited to deepen its impact in the Murray Bridge Community
this year.
By equipping children with essential water safety skills, we are fostering safer
communities and a lifelong respect for the water.
The Rippers program will run weekly on Friday afternoons from 07 February 2025 until 28
March 2025 at the Murraylands Aquatic Centre, Murray Bridge.
Contact Surf Life Saving SA on 8354 6900 or nippers@surflifesavingsa.com.au or visit
https://www.surflifesavingsa.com.au/rippers for more information
Rippers Murray Bridge 2025
Delivered in partnership with The Rural City of Murray Bridge, the Murray Bridge Rippers Program will be held on weekends from Feb to March 2025.
Where: Murraylands Aquatic Centre, Murray Bridge
Dates: Weekly on Friday afternoons from 07 February 2025 until 28 March 2025, plus the first ever inland carnival at Lake Bonney on Sunday 9 March 2025!
Time: 4:00pm – 4:45pm (5-7 Year Olds); 4:50pm-5:35pm (8-10 Year Olds); 5:40pm-6:20pm (11-13 Year Olds)
Cost: $50
What is included?
- 8 weeks of water safety sessions, based on the traditional Nippers Program
- A participant pack, consisting of: Surf Life Saving Cap, Hi Vis singlet, Broad brimmed hat, Draw string bag, long sleeved shirt.
What should we wear?
Be sure to wear your bathers (long sleeved if possible), a hat, and sunscreen. We expect grown ups to get involved, so make sure your responsible grown up is also wearing bathers or clothes they don’t mind getting wet in, along with a hat and sunscreen.
What should we bring?
Bring along a towel, water bottle, goggles (optional) and extra sunscreen if you need to re-apply. If you’ve got a lifejacket at home, bring that too!
Contact us on 83546900 or nippers@surflifesavingsa.com.au for more information.