Hunter Branch conducts Junior Carnivals during the season for the U9 to U14 age groups. There may be an informal carnival held for U/8s to give them a feel for carnival conditions.
Carnivals are held as competition between nippers of different surf clubs, culminating with the Branch Junior Championships (U9 to U14) followed by the NSW Junior State Championships (U9 to U14 only).
Carnival Fees
Support our Club in our competition team and Dixon Park SLSC will pay for Carnival registration fees for the listed events!
Expression of Interest in joining the Competition Team
Please send an email to nippers(a)dixonparkslsc.com.au with your contacts, age group, Carnivals of interest and events you are interested in participating.
Need to move Club?
Step 1: ask your current Club to release your membership in SurfGuard;
Step 2: Let us know so that we can work our magic and set you in the system for a great start of the Season!
Carnival Schedule
| Event | Date | Location | Age Group |
| The Professionals 'Weekend of Surf' | 5/6 Oct 2024 | Foster SLSC | U9 to U14 |
| Round 1 (NPB) Series | TBA | TBA | U12 to Open |
| Round 2 (NPBS) Series | 2/11/2024 | Swansea Belmont SLSC | U9 to Open |
| Kracka Challenge | 3/11/2024 | Swansea Belmont SLSC | TBA |
| Round 2 (NPBS) Series | TBA | TBA | U9 to U11 |
| Round 3 (NPBS) Series | TBA | TBA | U9 to Open |
| Nipper NATS (Nationals) | mid Jan 2025 | Manly LS Club | U9 to U14 |
| Branch Champs | 1/2 Feb 2025 | Swansea Belmont SLSC or Fingal | TBA |
Please see the Nippers desk for carnival information. We love to see our Nippers competing and will support our Nippers with carnival entry fees.
Surf Sports Policy
If your child is competing for Dixon Park SLSC this season please read the Junior Members Competition Policy carefully.
To be eligible to compete for Dixon Park SLSC the following two eligibility criteria must be met:
1. Education and Proficiency Swims
2. Parent Volunteer Requirement (U9 to U14 competitors)
Individual Competition Events for Carnivals:
Nippers are able to enter any individual and team event at all Carnivals for which they meet the proficiency requirement - U/8’s: Sprint, Beach Flags, Wade Race, Sprint Relay & Wade Relay - U/9 & U/l0: Sprint, Beach Flags, Sprint Relay, Surf Swim, Board Race, Swim Teams, Board Relay - U/11 and Up: Sprint, Beach Flags, Sprint Relay, Surf Swim, Board Race, Swim Teams, Board Relay, Board Rescue & Cameron.
Club Competition Events for Carnivals:
Surf Teams (U/9 – U/14), Board Rescue Relay (U/10– U/14), Cameron Relay (U/9 – U/14), Beach Relay (U/8 – U/14), Wade relay (U/8s only) and All Age Relays (Beach and Board).
Surf Sports Manual
Parents of Nippers interested in competing in carnivals should check out the Surf Sports manual. This manual give you all the information about the events held at carnivals.
Carnival Registrations
See the Nippers desk
