General INFORMATION
Please be familiar with key dates and training times, if unsure please ask anyone associated with the club to direct you to the Junior Committee or contact us on: juniorsurf@omahasurf.co.nz
All juniors sign on and sign off at the end of training to account for all children on the beach.
The club is not a child minding service and parents are required to be present while their child is on the beach. Parents must advise a designated guardian if they are unable to be present.
WORRIES OR CONCERNS
If you have any worries or concerns about the Junior Surf, please talk to the Coach or Manager first. If that doesn't solve the worry or concern, please see the Junior Surf Coordinator on the day, or via email: juniorsurf@omahasurf.co.nz
UNIFORM & CLOTHING
The following items are required each week:
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Swimming togs / Towel
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Rash vest or protective top
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Water bottle
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Sun block
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Googles if required
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Compulsory hi viz yellow safety vest (purchase at the club or via KINDO)
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Compulsory Omaha beanie/competition cap (purchase at the club or via KINDO)
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Swimming gear policy – may wear lycra based swimwear and or light weight resistant shorts. If pockets are present they must be self-draining and leg length is to be no longer than mid thigh for safety reasons.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF PARENTS
A parent is required to be in attendance throughout the duration of the program. Parents should be prepared to be in the water to assist in activities and support children in extending swimming activities such as the 200m swim.
Exception to this Rule:
The manager will mark a roll call during the warm up to ensure that the Parent / Caregiver is in attendance. The idea is to promote “Family Involvement” within surf life saving and to increase “Duty of Care”. Where a parent is a repeat offender of either not participating or disappearing after sign-on, their child may not be able to participate in the session.
UNIFORM
Our club colours are teal, blue and black. We hold limited stock of our club branded navy togs which are normally required for competition and will do a pre/early season order if the demand is there. Navy or black one piece togs for girls and fitted shorts or speedos for boys are acceptable for club training if sizes are unavailable. Baggy board shorts are not recommended for safety reasons. A selection of Club branded caps, trucker hats, t-shirts and hoodies are also available for purchase.
CARNIVALS
Members of Seahorses, Stingrays, Sharks, Dolphins, Orcas, and Marlins (ages 7-13) can compete at various interclub surf sports carnivals throughout the season. The carnivals are mostly participation carnivals designed to encourage children to experience different conditions & beaches test their skills and gain confidence. It is all part of the learning process. If your child is interested in competition this season please see the Junior Surf Sports page under the Junior Surf tab.
FUNDRAISING / Events
Fundraising and events are of course ongoing and critical to success of the club. Please get involved where you can.
For more information or if you are able to help email juniorsurf@omahasurf.co.nz
