SLS Devon Nipper Ocean Championships 2026
20th June 2026
Saunton Sands
Saunton, Devon
Devon Nipper Champs Individual 2026
20th June 2026
Closing Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 - 23:59
Individual Events
8yrs Water Skills :: 8yrs – can enter only this or swim but not both
Surf Swim :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Board :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Golden Nipper :: 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Flags :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Sprints :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
1km Run :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Note – distances for the 8/9yrs have increased for National Champs
COMPETITOR COMPETENCY:
For the Championship, all competitors wishing to enter water events must hold the relevant Competencies.
Note swim distances will be greater than the Nipper Pathway – dependent on surf etc.
Nipper Bronze (8-9 year olds)
Nipper Silver (10+ years) or higher
Competitors do not need any qualification for beach events.
8yrs Water Skills :: 8yrs – can enter only this or swim but not both
Surf Swim :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Board :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Golden Nipper :: 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Flags :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Beach Sprints :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
1km Run :: 8yrs, 9yrs, 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Note – distances for the 8/9yrs have increased for National Champs
COMPETITOR COMPETENCY:
For the Championship, all competitors wishing to enter water events must hold the relevant Competencies.
Note swim distances will be greater than the Nipper Pathway – dependent on surf etc.
Nipper Bronze (8-9 year olds)
Nipper Silver (10+ years) or higher
Competitors do not need any qualification for beach events.
Devon Nipper Champs Team 2026
20th June 2026
Closing Date: Sun, 07 Jun 2026 - 23:59
Pairs
Board Rescue (If time) :: 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Team
Board Relay :: 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Taplin Relay :: 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Beach Sprint Relay :: 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Team and pair events are limited to two scoring teams of boys and girls per club in each age band. Clubs may enter as many non-scoring teams as they wish (except for board rescue).
COMPETITOR COMPETENCY:
For the Championship, all competitors wishing to enter water events must hold the relevant Competencies.
Note swim distances will be greater than the Nipper Pathway – dependent on surf etc.
Nipper Bronze (8-9 year olds)
Nipper Silver (10+ years) or higher
Competitors do not need any qualification for beach events.
Board Rescue (If time) :: 10yrs, 11yrs, 12yrs, 13yrs
Team
Board Relay :: 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Taplin Relay :: 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Beach Sprint Relay :: 8-9yrs, 10-11yrs, 12-13yrs
Team and pair events are limited to two scoring teams of boys and girls per club in each age band. Clubs may enter as many non-scoring teams as they wish (except for board rescue).
COMPETITOR COMPETENCY:
For the Championship, all competitors wishing to enter water events must hold the relevant Competencies.
Note swim distances will be greater than the Nipper Pathway – dependent on surf etc.
Nipper Bronze (8-9 year olds)
Nipper Silver (10+ years) or higher
Competitors do not need any qualification for beach events.
On-Line Team Managers/Officials Meeting –on Friday, 12th June at 7pm included in the SLS Devon Meeting. TEAM MANAGERS – please add yourselves to the SLS Devon SPOND group Code PSINB
High Tide – 11.30am (3.66m)
COMPETITOR COMPETENCY:
For the Championship, all competitors wishing to enter water events must hold the relevant Competencies.
Note swim distances will be greater than the Nipper Pathway – dependent on surf etc.
Nipper Bronze (8-9 year olds)
Nipper Silver (10+ years) or higher
Competitors do not need any qualification for beach events.
MEMBERSHIP:
All competitors must be registered individually with SLSGB, be a member of a club for 2026 and hold the recognised competency qualifications for events entered.
Clubs must be affiliated to Surf Life Saving Devon.
CONSENT:
Where it is required – all clubs must be in possession of the appropriate parental consent forms.
Back Up date 27th June at Saunton (48 hours notice will be given)
Location: Saunton Sands
Event Organiser SLS Devon
Surf Life Saving Devon