THE Macksville-Scotts Head SLSC Nippers are celebrating a strong start to the 2024/25 season, with a strong crowd of local kids learning all about surf and beach safety.

“We’ve had a big turn out in our green hats – the under 6 and under 7 age groups,” said Club Secretary Mark Singh.

“It is great to see parents wanting their children to learn all about being safe at the beach and having fun at a young age.”

The club’s Nippers program has also enjoyed recent success at Mid North Coast Branch Carnivals, with competitors doing well against the bigger clubs from Port Macquarie, taking out top spot in some events.

On Sunday 24 November, the Nippers celebrated ‘Fairy Bread Day’, helping raise awareness and much-needed funds for The Pyjama Foundation, who support kids in foster care.

They raised over $100 and plenty of smiles on the day.