Family & outdoors
Fuel to Go & Play Nipper Gold
Young surf lifesavers race at North Cott
U12 and U13 Nippers take on an endurance swim, run and board race.

- When
U13 race 8.15am - U12 race 8.35am - Finish not published- Where
- North Cottesloe Beach, 151 Marine Parade, Cottesloe WA 6011
- Organiser
- Surf Life Saving WA
- Price & entry
- Competitor entry $30 - Spectator admission price not published
Cheer on young surf lifesavers as they take on the Nipper Gold endurance race at North Cott. U12 and U13 competitors combine swimming, running and board paddling in one challenge. The two age groups race separately, giving spectators a chance to follow the action from the beach.
Good to know
- Public spectators can watch. Racing is restricted to eligible U12/U13 Nippers and requires a competitor entry.
- Competitor marshalling is at 8am. U13 racing starts at 8.15am and U12 at 8.35am. Officials and safety briefing is at 7.45am.
- Competitor entries are open via SurfTec at $30 per athlete and close at 11.59pm on Thursday 3 December. No late entries; entry fees are non-refundable.
- Competitors must wear their Woodside Nipper vest, club cap and red SurfTec wristband.
- The course combines a 300m swim, 200m run, 450m board paddle and 300m run to finish. Check the official programme for updates.
Checked 4 November 2026. Check the organiser’s page for availability and changes.
