Rippers
Rippers is our junior activities program based on the river, proudly supported by the South Australian Office for Recreation, Sport and Racing’s Active State Collaboration Program. The program is specially designed for children aged five to twelve. The program is a great way to help kids learn essential water safety skills, grow their confidence, and make lifelong friendships.
Not only is Rippers a fun way for children to enjoy the river in a safe environment, but it also offers children an educational pathway through the Junior Development Program. This program sets them on the path to becoming a fully rounded participant in both lifesaving and sport - we like to call it 'Serious Fun'.
Contact us on 83546900 or nippers@surflifesavingsa.com.au for more information.
River Awareness
Knowledge of dangers and how to read the river are essential to keeping you and your mate safe at the river.
Lifesaving Skills
Rippers are introduced to the skills they will need to become a lifesaver in the future.
Water Sport Skills
We help our Rippers to develop confidence through participation in a variety of sports.
Rippers Carnival 2025 - Lake Bonney
We are proud to introduce South Australia’s first ever inland Rippers carnival, to be held at Lake Bonney on Sunday 9 March 2025. The invitation is open to all Rippers 2025 participants, Mildura Life Saving Club Nippers, and Nippers from SLSSA’s Coastal Clubs. Only the river based Clubs will have the chance to take the title of the 2025 Rippers Carnival Champions!
Where: Lake Bonney Foreshore
Date: Sunday 9 March 2025
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm plus a BBQ and medal presentations, proudly supported by G’Day Parks
Cost: Free for Rippers participants, Mildura Life Saving Club Nippers, and Nippers from SLSSA’s Coastal Clubs.
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 January 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.
Rippers Lake Bonney 2025
Delivered in partnership with Berri Barmera Council, the Lake Bonney Rippers Program will be held on weekends from January to March 2025.
Where: Lake Bonney Foreshore, in front of the Sailing Club
Dates: Weekly on Sunday mornings from Sunday 19 January until Sunday 02 March, plus the first ever inland carnival at Lake Bonney on Sunday 9 March 2025!
Time: 8:00am - 8:45am (11-13 Years Old); 8:50-9:35am (8-10 Years Old); 9:40-10:25am (5-7 Years Old)
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.
Rippers Renmark 2025
Delivered in Partnership with Renmark Paringa Council, the Renmark Rippers Program will be held on weekends in January and March 2025.
Where: Grassed area by the Patey Drive Boat Ramp, Renmark
Dates: Weekly on Saturday afternoons from Saturday 18 January 2025 until Saturday 1 March 2025, plus the first ever inland carnival at Lake Bonney on Sunday 9 March 2025!
Time: 12:30pm-1:15pm (5-7 Years Old); 1:20pm-2:05pm (8-10 Years Old); 2:10-2:55pm (11-13 Years Old)
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.
For any Rippers related enquires please phone SLSSA on 08 8354 6900 or email nippers@surflifesavingsa.com.au