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WHANGAMATA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
JUNIOR SURF HANDBOOK
2019/2020
WHANGAMATA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB
Cnr Lowe and Esplanade Streets, Whangamata
Phone: 07 8658401 E-mail: whangamatajuniorsurf@gmail.com
Website: www.whangamatasurf.co.nz Facebook: WSLSC Junior Surf
Haere mai, welcome to your club.
Lifeguards have been patrolling the waters of Whangamata for 70 years with many wonderful
lifeguard volunteers donating their time to keep the people who recreate at our magnificent
beach, safe. We have a growing surf sport squad and each year we teach core survival skills,
coastal confidence, leadership and decision making to around 240 Junior Surf children.
This handbook holds all the information you will need as the parent or carer of a Junior Surf
Nipper, Cadet or Rookie – our lifeguards of the future.
Have a read through and please let us know if you have any questions. We’d love a chat.
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE
PROGRAMMES
JUNIOR SURF AGE GROUPS
During the season children will participate and
PLEASE NOTE: compete in the following groups based on their birth
date and age at 30 Sept 2019.
Junior Surf does not
Nippers
run on the following
days: Under 6 (1 Oct 2013 – 30 Sept 2014)
Under 7 (1 Oct 2012 – 30 Sept 2013)
• Tuesdays and Under 8 (1 Oct 2011 – 30 Sept 2012)
Wednesdays
Under 9 (1 Oct 2010 – 30 Sept 2011)
• Christmas Day Under 10 (1 Oct 2009 – 30 Sept 2010)
Under 11 (1 Oct 2008 – 30 Sept 2009)
• Boxing Day Cadets
Under 12 (1 Oct 2007 – 30 Sept 2008)
• New Year’s Day
Under 13 (1 Oct 2006 – 30 Sept 2007)
• 2 January Rookies
12 to 14 year olds
THE JUNIOR SURF PATHWAY
Junior Surf members have the opportunity during the
season to obtain the Lifesaving level award relative
to their age and over time follow the pathway to
become a lifeguard. This is built into the summer
peak programme.
For further information please refer to the website
www.whangamatasurf.co.nz (Junior Surf Level
awards) for the detailed requirements for each level.
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NIPPERS AND CADETS (age 5 to 12 years) 10am to 12 noon. Cost $50-00 per child
Children under 7 must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian during Nippers.
Nippers and Cadets is a fantastic way for families to become involved in surf lifesaving. It
teaches kids how to stay safe at the beach and in the water while having heaps of fun and
making new friends.
Learning about rips, waves and staying safe in the water helps kids be ‘surf smart’; this not only
helps keep them safe – but their friends as well.
Training starts at 10am sharp regardless of the weather unless otherwise notified through our
Junior Surf Facebook page. Please meet in the annex behind the surf club.
OFF PEAK SEASON: starts 27/10/19 and runs every Sunday until mid to late March (date TBA)
PEAK SEASON: 27 Dec 2019 – 26 January 2020, 5 days a week; Thursday to Monday
Requirements for Nippers and Cadets (compulsory)
• A skull cap; must always be worn on the head. free when joining, replacement $15-00.
• High viz vest $30-00. These ensure all children are easily seen and must be worn at
every session, when competing, or using any club equipment, including outside Junior
Surf session times.
What to bring to Nippers and Cadets
• Skull cap and high viz vest
• Togs, sunscreen
• Towel and warm clothing to change in to
• Water bottle
CLUB SHOP - Located in the Junior Surf room. This sells everything you need for Nippers and
Carnivals. Whangamata SLSC togs are available as well; please refer to the calendar in the
annex for the shop’s opening hours and price list.
For safety reasons your child will be signed in at the beginning and signed out at the end of each
session. Please ensure this is done so we can account for each child. If your child needs to leave early
or arrives late, we ask that you ensure this sign in/out procedure is adhered to.
If your child is under 7 you will also be required to sign in as a parent helper for your child and stay
for the duration of the session.
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PRE OCEANS (qualifying age 8 to 12 years) 2pm to 3pm. Coaching cost $100-00 per child
These sessions aim to take skills and confidence in the water to the next level, giving potential
athletes the opportunity to build their land and ocean skills to a point where they can move up
to the Ocean Athletes group in Surf Sports (see below for details). Knee boarding skills and
swimming and key aspects of this programme.
PEAK SEASON ONLY: 27/12/19 – 26/1/20 3 days a week; Monday, Thursday and Friday
Requirements for Pre Oceans
• A high viz vest must be worn in the water
• Must hold a current 200-meter safety badge (swim test)
Oceans – The Ocean Athletes squad is run independently of Junior Surf and are our next
generation of sports stars. Aimed at 10 – 14-year old’s who love being out on the water athletes
in this programme receive coaching from the club’s Lead Coach they are provided the best
possible environment to develop and grow, with the aim to ultimately compete at the annual
Oceans athlete carnival. There are additional costs for this programme; if you are interested
please see the Junior Surf Lead for details.
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ROOKIES (AGE 12 – 14 years) 1pm to 2 pm. Cost $50-00 per
child plus $50-00 bond for uniform.
PEAK SEASON ONLY: 27/12/19 – 26/1/20 3 days a week;
Monday, Thursday and Friday
Designed for those that want to become qualified lifeguards,
Rookies Uniform
Rookies combines the methodology of lifeguarding with A Rookies uniform will be issued
practical skill building and patrolling with mentor lifeguards.
upon payment of a $50-00 bond
Each Rookie will be assigned to 4 patrols of 4 hours each and and must be worn while on
will also be expected to complete a series of 10 modules patrol. This uniform is to be
outlined in their workbook as well as passing their practical returned at the end of the
assessments. season and the bond will be
refunded on the proviso the
At the end of the season there is an opportunity to compete in uniform has been maintained in
the Rookies Challenge which highlights their lifeguarding skills good condition.
and knowledge.
Those turning 14 years of age before the end of March are
eligible to enroll in the Surf Lifeguard Award (SLGA) held
towards the end of the season and look to become a qualified
lifeguard. The later birthdates will qualify the following season.
Rookies; proudly supported
by Lions Whangamata
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KEY DATES
27 Oct: Season opening day
27 Oct to 22 Dec: Shoulder Season. Nippers only runs every Sunday from 10 – 12pm
27 Dec - 26 Jan:
• Junior Surf Peak Season 10am - 12pm (Thurs - Mon)
• Pre-Oceans 2pm - 3pm (Mon, Thurs, Fri)
• Rookies 1pm - 2pm (Mon, Thurs, Fri)
1 January: Whangamata SLSC Door Knock Appeal – Collectors wanted!
1 January: The Miracle Mile; a Whangamata Real Estate Ltd Whanga Week® event
3 January: Junior Surf Disco
5 January: Whiritoa Carnival
6 January: Beach Clean up
8 January: Coromandel Cup
2 February to 22 March: Shoulder season. Nippers only runs every Sunday from 10 – 12pm
15 and 16 February: Eastern Regional Junior Competition
27 February – 1 March 2020: Oceans National Competition
11th April : AGM and Prizegiving
STAY IN TOUCH
1. Keep an eye on the Junior Surf Pages on the Whanga website for all the latest news
and details of events www.whangamatasurf.co.nz
2. Be sure to ‘like’ the Junior Surf Facebook page also for
up-to-date event details: WSLSC Junior Surf
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SAFETY FIRST
The Junior Surf programme is run by a group of qualified lifeguards who will each take an
age group for the session. These coaches are easily identifiable on land wearing red shirts
and name badges, as well as in the water with high visibility orange rash shirts.
For safety reasons, your child will be signed in and out at each session. Please ensure that
this process is adhered to. If your child is under 7 you will also be required to sign in as a
parent helper for your child and stay for the duration of the programme.
5:1 Ratio Supervision
As another strict mandatory safety requirement, we require a minimum supervision ratio of 1
adult in the water per 5 children. On rough days, we will increase this number. If we cannot
reach the required ratio, the water events will not be able to go ahead.
1:20 Ratio of qualified supervision.
In addition to the ‘in-water’ 5:1 ratio we must also have 1 qualified guard per 20 children in the
water. One of the best ways to help at the beach is to become a lifeguard!
200m Swim Badge
All nippers MUST complete their 200m badge before
they can compete in water events which go beyond
waist depth. This badge demonstrates that they are
confident in the ocean and capable of returning to shore
if they are separated from their equipment. This test
must be repeated yearly under the supervision of a
Whangamata coach. There will be many opportunities to
complete this during the season so keep an eye out on
the noticeboard or Facebook page for information
regarding this.
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PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS – YOUR INVOLVEMENT
Parents play a huge role in Junior Surf and we encourage all parents and caregivers to become
actively involved in the Nipper programme and at the carnivals where parent help is absolutely
crucial.
Some of the ways you can help are:
• Setting up equipment prior to sessions
• Washing down gear and packing away
• Helping out on the beach
• Being involved in the water
• Helping with sausage sizzles
• Being a water/sunscreen go to person
• Helping put up the tent and sort gear
Have a chat with the Junior Surf Coach on the day to see if they need any additional help and
make yourself known to the Junior Surf Lead or email whangamatajuniorsurf@gmail.com your
offer of help would be hugely welcome. Every little bit helps lighten the load.
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WHANGAFAM – OUR VALUES AND WHAT WE STAND FOR
Expectations of Junior Surf Athletes
● Be respectful towards coaches and peers
● Always follow instructions of the coaches
● Give every activity 100%, and always get involved
● Show care and respect for the club equipment
Expectations of Parents and Caregivers
● Embody the WhangaFam values
● Remember that their child participates in surf lifesaving for their own enjoyment.
● Focus on their child’s efforts and performance rather than winning and losing.
● Show appreciation for good performance by all participants.
● Never ridicule or yell at their child or other children for making a mistake.
● Respect officials’ decisions and teach their children to do the likewise.
● Not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the activities
● Be a positive role model for others.
10WE COULDN’T DO IT WITHOUT HELP
11SUNNY’S WHANGAMATA
632 PORT ROAD, WHANGAMATA
07 865 9666
Proud sponsors of Whangamata Surf Life
Saving Club Junior Surf
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