Orange Bush Nippers

Water safety education is something every child deserves — no matter how far they live from the coast.

For inland kids, the opportunity to learn vital surf awareness and water safety skills can be life-changing. That’s why connecting with experienced coastal clubs Broulee Surfers Surf Life Saving Club and giving our children access to real surf education is so incredibly important.

We are especially grateful to the dedicated parents who had the vision and drive to establish Orange Bush Nippers back in 2007. Their commitment to creating opportunities for inland families laid the foundation for everything we have today. Because of their efforts, we now enjoy a strong and valued relationship with Dee Why SLSC — a partnership that allows our kids to train, grow, and build confidence in the ocean.

It truly takes a village. From the original founding families to our current parents, volunteers, and supporting clubs — thank you for continuing to make water safety education accessible, meaningful, and empowering for our inland children.

Here’s to building confident, capable and surf-smart kids — one wave at a time 🌊💛

The lifesaving nippers club 150km from the coast Young nippers are sprinting for flags, paddle boards and practising CPR despite the nearest beach being 150 kilometres away.

🌊💛 Orange Bush Nippers Take on Dee Why! 💛🌊

What an incredible day at the beach for our Orange Bush Nippers! The crew hit the surf at beautiful Dee Why Beach, putting their board skills into action and building confidence in real ocean conditions.

From paddling technique to wave negotiation and surf awareness, it was fantastic to see our nippers challenging themselves, supporting each other, and embracing every salty moment. The smiles (and a few wipeouts!) say it all — growth happens outside the comfort zone! 🌊🏄‍♀️🏄‍♂️

A huge thank you to Dee Why SLSC for so generously hosting our Bush Nippers and making us feel so welcome. We truly appreciate your support and the opportunity for our kids to experience the ocean in such a safe and supportive environment.

We’re so proud of our Orange Bush Nippers — future lifesavers in the making! 💪💛

🌧️🦈 Rain or shine, our Sharks show up! 🦈🌧️

Huge shoutout to our amazing Orange Bush Nippers Sharks who were on water safety duty this morning at the local interclub triathlon at Gosling Creek, proudly hosted by Orange Triathlon Club - The Piranhas. Despite the rain coming down, our team didn’t miss a beat — keeping competitors safe and showing true professionalism and community spirit.

We’re proud to support local events and local clubs, and even prouder of our members who volunteer their time to make these events possible. This is what club spirit and community support is all about 💙🧡

Well done, Sharks! 👏

🌧️ Orange Bush Nippers – Cancelled Today 🌧️

Hi everyone,
Due to the weather conditions, Orange Bush Nippers is cancelled today to ensure everyone’s safety.

Looking ahead 👀
👉 Next week, our Patrol members will be at Dee Why Beach
👉 Orange Bush Nippers and Dee Why Surf Club will be hosting a fun-filled weekend packed with activities
👉 Participants will also have the chance to take part in the Dee Why Nippers program

📧 If you have any questions or would like more information, please reach out to [email protected]

We can’t wait to see you there for a big weekend of learning, fun, and beach action! 🌊☀️
Thanks for your understanding and stay safe today 💛

Thanks for having us today Orange Bunnings

Drop in and grab a fresh Sausage and say hello 🌭

🌊 Junior Development Camp 2026 🌊

Dee Why SLSC & Orange Bush Nippers are excited to present the 2026 Junior Development Camp (JDC)!
Three fun-filled days focused on skill development, confidence in the surf, and plenty of beach fun 🏖️

📅 Dates:
• Sat 24 Jan (11am–2pm, followed by Twilight Nippers at 3pm)
• Sun 25 Jan (9am–3pm)
• Mon 26 Jan (9am–12pm)

👧🧒 Who: Dee Why U8 and above
🧡 All Orange Bush Nippers welcome

💲 $70 per nipper or $95 per family
🍎 Includes morning tea & lunch all three days

Spots are limited — register by Thursday 22 January via the link or QR code below!
👉 https://tinyurl.com/DY-JDC-2026

🌊 Calling All Volunteers from the Orange Bush Nipper Community! 🌊

We need your help for the upcoming Orange Triathlon, scheduled for November 29 & 30 at Gosling Creek. This event will host the State Junior Championships and is a fantastic opportunity for our community!

What's Needed:
We are looking for water safety helpers, including:

SRCs & Bronzies
Lifesaver on Land
First Aid
Sharks Group participants

Why Volunteer?

Promote the Orange community to visitors from all over NSW 🌏
Assist the Orange Triathlon Club in running a top-tier event 🏆
Gain invaluable training in water safety for OBN members 🚑
Utilize your spare time between events for additional board training 🏄‍♂️
Volunteer Shifts:
We need 6 volunteers for each session:

Saturday Morning: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Saturday Afternoon: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning (Sharks + Water Safety): 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Estimated Participants: About 200 contestants!

📅 Please let me know which time slot(s) you are available to help. Your support is crucial to making this event a success!

Thank you!
Paul Ryan
📞 0408 644 702