| Age group | Birthday |
|---|---|
| U6 | born between 1 Oct 2018 – 30 Sept 2019 |
| U7 | born between 1 Oct 2017 – 30 Sept 2018 |
| U8 | born between 1 Oct 2016 – 30 Sept 2017 |
| U9 | born between 1 Oct 2015 – 30 Sept 2016 |
| U10 | born between 1 Oct 2014 – 30 Sept 2015 |
| U11 | born between 1 Oct 2013 – 30 Sept 2014 |
| U12 | born between 1 Oct 2012 – 30 Sept 2013 |
| U13 | born between 1 Oct 2011 – 30 Sept 2012 |
| U14 | born between 1 Oct 2010 – 30 Sept 2011 |
A child may join nippers as soon as they turn five years of age.
A child who reaches five years of age after 30 September may join nippers at that time; however, this child will be required to stay in the U6 nippers age group again the following season.