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Blue Fins Program 2026/27

Inclusive Nippers for children living with disability.

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Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club is excited to relaunch our Blue Fins Program, a six-session program specifically designed for children living with disability to experience the fun, friendship and life saving skills of Nippers in a safe, supportive and inclusive environment.

Blue Fins provides opportunities for participants to build confidence in beach and aquatic environments while enjoying modified Nipper activities tailored to individual needs and abilities.

Program dates

All sessions run from 9:30am – 10:30am

  • Sunday 29 November

    Cronulla Beach

  • Sunday 6 December

    Gunnamatta Bay

  • Sunday 13 December

    Cronulla Beach

  • Sunday 17 January

    Gunnamatta Bay

  • Sunday 31 January

    Cronulla Beach

  • Sunday 14 February

    Cronulla Beach

These sessions also appear on the Master Calendar.

What is Blue Fins?

Blue Fins is an inclusive surf education and beach activities program that allows children of varying abilities to participate in modified Nipper experiences with the support of their families and trained volunteers.

Our focus is on

  • Water confidence
  • Beach safety awareness
  • Surf education
  • Participation and fun
  • Building friendships
  • Developing independence and confidence
  • Connecting families with the surf lifesaving community

Activities

Gunnamatta Bay sessions

Participants will enjoy a calmer aquatic environment while developing:

  • Water confidence
  • Wade and shallow-water activities
  • Beach games
  • Movement and coordination activities
  • Introduction to boards and basic rescue equipment

Cronulla Beach sessions

Participants will experience modified beach and surf activities including:

  • Beach and surf safety education
  • Learning about waves and surf conditions
  • Beach flags and sprint activities
  • Surf awareness
  • Introduction to lifesaving skills
  • Fun participation based challenges

All activities are adapted to each child's individual needs and abilities.

Family support model

To ensure every participant receives the support they need:

  • A parent, guardian or carer must remain present throughout the session.
  • Parents/carers provide 1:1 support for their child.
  • Blue Fins volunteers will guide activities and assist families.
  • Sessions are delivered in a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Why join?

Blue Fins helps children:

  • Build confidence around water
  • Learn essential beach safety skills
  • Make friends and connect with others
  • Feel included in the Nipper experience
  • Develop confidence, independence and resilience

It also provides families with a welcoming pathway into the Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club community.

Program cost

Participation is free of charge for the Nipper. A parent will need to become a member of the Club ($120). With the support of Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, we ensure there are no barriers to participation.

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Volunteer opportunities

We're currently seeking volunteers who are passionate about creating inclusive opportunities for children and families within our community. If you would like to assist with the Blue Fins Program, please register your interest.

No previous experience working with children with disability is required. Training and support will be provided.

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Our vision

At Cronulla SLSC, we believe every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy the beach, develop water safety skills and be part of the surf lifesaving family.

The Blue Fins Program is about creating access, inclusion and belonging while building confidence and lifelong connections to the beach.

Everyone deserves the chance to be part of the surf.

Come and join the Blue Fins family.