Nipper Workshop

National Week Nipper Clinic with GBR Team Member, Piran Phillips and SLSGB’s George Haynes

Key info:

19th August 2026
Holywell Bay, Cornwall

Organiser info:

Organiser: SLSGB
Phone: 01392369111
Email: mail@slsgb.org.uk

Join us for one of our exciting National Week Nipper Clinics, designed to help competitors build confidence, develop their skills and gain valuable knowledge of the beach environment a day head of competition.

Session Times
There are three 1-hour clinics available. 

  • Session 1: 1:00pm – 2:00pm – 8&9 year olds
  • Session 2: 2:30pm – 3:30pm – 10&11 year olds
  • Session 3: 4:00pm – 5:00pm – 12&13 Year olds

Maximum participants: 75 per session (225 places available in total).

Cost
£10 per participant

Fundraiser to support the GBR Lifesaving Team, helping our athletes represent Great Britain on the international stage.

What to Expect
Our experienced coaches and athletes will share practical tips and techniques to help Nippers prepare for competition, including:

  • Developing race skills and confidence.
  • Understanding the beach and surf conditions.
  • Tips and tricks to take into the National Championships.
  • An opportunity to train on the competition beach the day before racing.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience and should not be missed!

Water Safety Volunteers Needed
To help the clinics run safely, we are looking for parents and guardians who hold a suitable water safety qualification to assist during the sessions.

Do you hold one of the following awards:

  • Club Activity Tube Swimmer
  • Tube Rescuer
  • Surf Lifeguard (or equivalent)

If so, we’d love to hear from you, contact georgehaynes@slsgb.org.uk Your assistance is vital in ensuring the clinics are delivered safely and successfully.

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