Please keep updated on our proficiency swim dates by liking our Facebook page. At this stage no date has been set to complete the swim proficiencies. We anticipate the proficiencies will be held at Charlestown pool prior to the season commencing (season start date estimated to be the first week of December 2021).
It is possible to have your child’s accredited swim coach assess and carry out an independent pool proficiency swim. Please print a copy of this form and have the swim coach complete it. Email the completed form to nippers.registrar@dixonparkslsc.com.au
Where possible, please try to get your nipper to practice the proficiency swims during the off season! We encourage our nippers to swim per the carnival requirements. Although not compulsory, we would love to see our amazing nippers participating at carnivals this season. They are a great experience for your nipper and a great way to bond with the nipper community and represent Dixon Park SLSC!!
Before any participation in water activities on Sunday mornings, all Nippers must complete the Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment (pool proficiency) per their age group guidelines.
Parents should remember that Dixon Park Nippers is not a learn to swim program.
There are two levels of proficiency:
Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment (Pool Proficiency) - This is compulsory and is the minimum requirement for all Nippers
Junior Competition Skills Assessment - This is compulsory for all Nippers that wish to participate at carnivals and includes a timed pool swim and an ocean swim
At Dixon Park we do encourage our U9 to U14 Nippers to complete the Junior Competition Skills Assessment. If this proficiency isn’t achieved the Nipper must achieve the minimum requirements of the Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment.
The proficiency requirements are outlined in detail below.
Every Nipper member is required to complete this evaluation prior to participating in any junior water activity or competition being undertaking.
Venue: Charlestown Swim Centre, Dickinson Street, Charlestown
Dates: To be confirmed. Check back on this page and our Facebook page for updates
Under 6 and Under 7 pool proficiencies will be held at Merewether Baths during the first few weeks of the season.
The Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment (pool proficiency) will be conducted by Club officials.
Pool Swim
Under 6
From a standing position in waste deep water perform a front glide and recover to a secure position, &
Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position
Under 7
From a standing position in waste deep water perform a front glide, kick for 3m and recover to a secure position, &
Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position
Under 8
25 metre swim (any stroke) & 1 minute survival float
Under 9
25 metre swim (any stroke) & 1 minute survival float
Under 10
25 metre swim (Freestyle) & 1 1/2 minute survival float
Under 11
50 metre swim (Freestyle) & 2 minute survival float
Under 12
100 metre swim (Freestyle) & 2 minute survival float
Under 13
150 metre swim (Freestyle) & 3 minute survival float
Under 14
200 metre swim in less than 5 minutes (Freestyle) & 3 minute survival float
All Nippers wanting to participate in carnivals MUST complete the Junior Competition Skills Assessment before they can participate in either water or beach events.
U8’s are only required to complete the Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment as noted above. Note - U8's are likely to be excluded from carnivals for the 2021/22 season
U9 to U14’s the Junior Competition Skills Assessment includes a timed pool swim and ocean swim
Ocean Swim
Ocean Proficiency dates - To Be Advised and will be conducted during the season at Dixon Park.
Pink Hi-Vis singlet must be worn when completing the ocean swim. Nippers without a Hi-Vis singlet will not be permitted to enter the water.
Pool Swim
Under 8
Timed Pool Swim - Nil (Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment required only)
Ocean Swim - Nil (Junior Preliminary Skills Assessment required only)
Under 9
Timed Pool Swim - 100m in <4 mins
Ocean Swim - 150m open water swim
Under 10
Timed Pool Swim - 100m in <3 mins
Ocean Swim - 150m open water swim
Under 11
Timed Pool Swim - 200m in <6 mins
Ocean Swim - 288m open water swim
Under 12
Timed Pool Swim - 200m in <5 mins
Ocean Swim - 288m open water swim
Under 13
Timed Pool Swim - 200m in <5 mins
Ocean Swim - 288m open water swim
Under 14
Timed Pool Swim - 200m in <5 mins
Ocean Swim - 288m open water swim