Nippers will return to pool training on Sunday November 27th 8am to 10am at Ennis swimming pool.
All Nippers are welcome.
Junior Nippers: (Little Nippers) 8-11 years (born 2012 - 2015)
A Junior Nipper who is currently 7 years old and does not turn 8 years of age until 2023 will be able to train (as all competitions will be held in 2023) and will be very welcome provided they can meet the swimming requirements.
Senior Nippers: (Big Nippers) 12-14 years (born 2009 - 2011)
Training will take place every Sunday (excluding holidays) at Ennis swimming pool.
Junior Nippers: 8am to 9am
Senior Nippers: 9am to 10am
Competitions: Competition dates have been confirmed.
Munster Regionals – Sunday March 12th in UL Sport Facility, University of Limerick.
Nationals – Sunday April 16th in UL Sport Facility, University of Limerick.
Nipper Pool training is not about teaching your child how to swim but rather teaching your child Lifesaving skills.
These skills are taught in a competitive format and all Nippers get to display skills gained at competition in March and April.
Nipper membership is primarily dependent on:
- Competitors being confident in the water.
2. 8 & 9 year olds – Competitors being comfortably able to swim 50m (2 lengths) front crawl without stopping with face mainly in the water breathing to the side.
3. 10, 11 & 12 year olds – Competitors being comfortably able to swim 100m (4 lengths) front crawl without stopping with face in the water breathing to the side.
4. 13 & 14 year olds – Competitors being comfortably able to swim 200m (8 lengths) front crawl without stopping with face in the water breathing to the side.
5. Competitors committing to competing for County Clare at the Regional and National competitions (if they qualify for the National competition).
If you are unsure of your child's ability in the water, please bring them to the swimming pool beforehand to assess this, as it can be very disheartening for the child if they are unable to satisfactorily complete the swim trial.
Registration will be through ClubZap. More info. on that to follow.
