Our intensive academy transforms experienced nippers into future lifesaving leaders and provides:
- CPR certification
- Advanced swimming & board skills
- Ironman training and competitive techniques
- Expert-led sessions with qualified education team
- Rescue principles and emergency response
- Real-world scenarios and rescue simulations
- Direct pathway to SRC
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.
REGISTRATION DATES
PSA Priority Registration Opens:
Saturday 19th September 2026 at 10am AEST
PSA General Registration Opens:
Saturday 26th September 2026 at 10am AEST
PSA ELIGIBILITY
To participate in the PSA program, all participants must be:
- A child member of an active family club membership
- Be 13 years of age by the 13th of December 2026
For those seeking priority registration:
- Completed the Portsea U13 Nipper program in the immediate prior season.
PSA PROGRAM FEES
The cost of our PSA program is $200 per participant.
PROGRAM ENQUIRIES
For all enquiries regarding the PSA program, please contact the Education Sub-committee via email at education@portseasurf.com.au .