INTRODUCTION

Junior Surf is an integral part of Surf Club activity and is the future face and training ground for our lifeguards. Our programme aims to teach the children invaluable life skills regarding water safety as well as skills that will help them progress through to becoming a qualified lifeguard within the club. In doing so we encourage them to have fun, strive to do their best, and develop to their full potential.

We run a Sunday training session for the season commencing sign on at 8:45am on the beach for a 9:00am start, finishing between 10:00-10:45am (depending on age). We also run a sausage sizzle on the Club deck after every session ($3 each cash or eftpos)!!

* FOR SAFETY REASONS A PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST REMAIN WITH THEIR CHILD ON THE BEACH AT ALL TIMES *

OUR OBJECTIVES

• To encourage children to participate in and enjoy water and surf lifesaving activities
• Assist children to develop and improve their water and surf lifesaving knowledge and skills
• Improve their self-confidence in a sociable, friendly and supportive environment
• Involve parents in the life of the club as assistance, leaders, coaches and administrators

Children between the ages of 5 and 13 participate in organised activities that ensures they are educated in surf safety as well as building their confidence to eventually undertake training for the Surf Lifesaving Award at aged 14 years. The primary Junior Surf events are based around our Sunday morning sessions during the Summer months.

Sign-in & out procedures

Each week, every child must sign-in and sign-out with their group – even if you arrive late, you must find your Manager and sign-in. A map of sign-in is provided below. Beanies & vests must be worn while participating in Junior Surf and removed at sign-out. Please remember to sign-out. These procedures are in place to ensure everyone is safe. If they do not sign-out, expect a call which could be escalated to a full search and rescue as required. Please note parents must remain on the beach with their children – you must not drop and leave. Whilst we do provide water safety through qualified lifeguards, we also require extra parent help in the water so if you can bring your togs / wetsuit and the coaches will let you know when you're needed.

Cancellations

It is very rare for us to cancel a Junior Surf session, as even in bad weather we tend to adapt the activities to the conditions. However, if we do need to cancel for any reason, we will notify you by all means possible (website, Facebook, Instagram, email, TeamReach) by 8.00am on the day.