Portsea Surf Academy (PSA) is the natural progression from U13 Nippers. A program run for 13–14 years old focusing on advanced swimming and Board skills. The aim of the program is to build participants’ aquatic awareness and volunteerism ahead of gaining their SRC and Bronze Medallion in subsequent years.
FULL OVERVIEW
OF PSA PROGRAM
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ACCREDITATION SWIM
The Accreditation swim for PSA will take place on the first day of Nippers – 27th December 2026.
The accreditation swim allows our water safety team to assess your child’s ability before participating in water-based activities. They can only participate in beach activities if they don’t satisfactorily complete the accreditation swim.
Upon satisfactorily completing the accreditation swim, your child will receive a coloured wristband which must be worn each day of the PSA program. No wristband = no water-based activities, no exceptions.
PROGRAM DATES
PSA 2026 program dates are as follows:
- 27th December 2026 (Quarantine)
- 29th December 2026 (Portsea Back Beach)
- 2nd & 4th January 2027 (Portsea Back Beach)