THERE was much excitement as Durban Surf Lifesaving Club hosted their Nipper open day on Sunday, September 5.
Despite overcast weather, children aged between five and 13 years old flocked to Durban’s North Beach for a morning of fun and fitness on the sand and in the surf.
The club hosts Nipper training every week on a Sunday from 08.00 until 09:30 from September through to April 2022.
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“There is no other sport that gives youngsters the opportunity to have fun participating and competing in a variety of disciplines, on land and in the ocean, while also equipping them with the skills to save lives and ultimately qualify them for future employment, anywhere in the world. Lifesaving as a sport also teaches youngsters how to overcome personal challenges, not only when competing with their peers, but also when faced by challenging circumstances when exposed to the elements,” said Dustin Ambrose, Durban Surf Nipper chairman.
The sport is ideal for swimmers and runners.
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“During these times of uncertainty, due to Covid-19 limiting most school sports, lifesaving gives youngsters the opportunity to participate in an outdoor sport. Competition events include surf swims, craft races, sprinting, flags and long runs. There is a place for everyone in a lifesaving team. Runners complement swimmers and craft enthusiasts in events such as the Taplin Relay. Ultimately, a successful lifesaving team is dependant on both its water and beach specialists,” he added.
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