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Member Handbook
2020 / 2021
Redcliffe Peninsula Surf
Life Saving Club Inc.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 1
Table of Contents About Us .................................................................................................................................. 1 Our Community .................................................................................................................... 1 Our Locals............................................................................................................................ 1 Membership ............................................................................................................................. 2 Membership Fees ................................................................................................................ 2 Membership Categories ....................................................................................................... 3 Lifesaving ................................................................................................................................ 4 Our area of operations ......................................................................................................... 4 Our patrol teams .................................................................................................................. 6 Becoming a lifesaver............................................................................................................ 6 Training Opportunities.......................................................................................................... 6 Lifesaving Pathway Opportunities........................................................................................ 8 Junior Activities (Nippers) ........................................................................................................ 9 Nipper Sundays ................................................................................................................... 9 Age Award / Surf Education ................................................................................................. 9 Attendance Sheets (Sign On / Off) ...................................................................................... 9 Bad Weather Policy ........................................................................................................... 10 Gear and Equipment .......................................................................................................... 10 Carnivals ............................................................................................................................ 11 Parent Roster ..................................................................................................................... 13 Uniforms............................................................................................................................. 15 Nipper Club Captains ......................................................................................................... 16 Sign-on Days ..................................................................................................................... 16 Proficiencies....................................................................................................................... 16 Important policies and procedures ........................................................................................ 19 Sun Smart .......................................................................................................................... 19 Code of Conduct ................................................................................................................ 19 Dispute Resolution ............................................................................................................. 21 Blue Cards ......................................................................................................................... 21 Photography and images ................................................................................................... 21 COVID-19 Response ......................................................................................................... 22 Communications .................................................................................................................... 24 Emails ................................................................................................................................ 24 Website .............................................................................................................................. 25 Social media ...................................................................................................................... 25 Sponsors ............................................................................................................................... 26
About Us
Our Community
Our Redcliffe community, located just north of Brisbane, forms part of the Moreton Bay
Regional Council (MBRC) Local Government Area. The Moreton Bay Region is one of the
fastest-growing areas in
Australia. Its population has
been steadily increasing Population Growth
over the past decade, from 800000
approximately 325,000 in
2006, to 434,751 in 2016. 600000
This trend is predicted to
continue with a forecasted 400000
population of 530 000 in
2026 and 618,000 by 200000
20361.
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The Peninsula is a 30-
2006 2016 2026 2036
minute drive from Brisbane
Airport, offering coastal
access much closer to the metropolis than either the Sunshine Coast or the Gold Coast.
Our region is undergoing major transformation with new infrastructure, development and
domestic and international migration changing the face of the Peninsula.
Our Locals
The profile of our locals is unique compared to the rest of
Queensland and Australia.
Redcliffe is home to an above average number of lone
A rea = 3 7 k m 2
person households as well as a population that is older
than the Queensland average.
Given its older demographic, locals require a higher need
for assistance in undertaking basic activities compared with
other Queenslanders.
MBRC proposes to attract and retain an increased number
of international students with the opening of the University
of the Sunshine Coast’s new campus at The Mill in Petrie.
While this may bring additional economic benefits to the region, international visitors are not
always aware of the dangers associated with Australian surf conditions. Migrants, tourists, and
other people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds have traditionally been
overrepresented in Queensland’s drowning figures and continue to remain a high-risk group.
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Source: Queensland Government Estimated Resident Population, 2016.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 1
Membership
Membership Fees
Nipper Family Membership Fees
Every Junior member (under 14 as of 30 September 2020) must join with at least one
adult/guardian (associate).
Our fee structure includes
• any internal course undertaken (see senior courses section)
• use of equipment (relevant to each age group and according to SLSQ policies)
• award and certificate costs
• Nipper rashie and coloured cap for Junior Members (Under 14)
1 Nipper + up to 2 guardians $240
2 Nippers + up to 2 guardians $280
3 nippers + up to 2 guardians $320
Per additional Nipper $30
Locker Hire (Yearly) $10
Please note that there are no refunds on membership after the sign-up – unless the junior
member fails to pass their proficiencies.
NEW members must provide a birth certificate for Nippers (5-14)
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC is a registered activity provider for the Queensland Government’s FairPlay
voucher. Parents, carers or guardians can apply for a voucher valued up to $150 for their child, which can be
used towards their membership.
Senior Membership Fees
Returning volunteer lifesavers simply need to attend a skills maintenance session. The Club
Captain will release the date for this session prior to the season commencing. Lifesavers do
not need to attend a sign-on day and can simply use the online system to sign-up and make
payment.
Cadet/Youth Development Member (Age 14-18) $70
All other Members (Active/Long
$80
Service/Award/Associate)
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 2
Membership Categories
Nippers (5-13 years)
Nippers are in training to become the future of lifesaving. Each Sunday they undertake
activities that will educate them in becoming the next generation to wear the red and yellow.
• U6-7 Green Caps - our youngest members so due to their age and for the safety of our
little members it is a requirement to have a parent/guardian helper present and active
on the beach and in water.
• U8-14 Various Coloured Caps - our junior members
• Club Caps - these caps are used for carnival/competitions only for U8-14
Active Cadets (13-15 years)
Cadets are our junior members between age 13 and 15 years of age. Cadet members begin
with the training of the Surf Rescue Certificate [SRC]. The SRC is the minimum requirement
needed to become a surf lifesaver. Active Cadets are the first line of being an active patrol
member and are provided with on the job training with beach patrol duties. Upon gaining this
award, cadets will be placed on a beach patrol roster to perform community service (beach
patrols) under supervision. You must be 13 years of age at assessment to be able to
undertake this course. PLEASE advise your Age Manager or part of the Training Team if
interested. We endeavour to capture all eligible nippers for this course but help us by taking
some of the responsibility.
Active Juniors (15-18 years)
Active juniors are members between the age of 15 and 18 years who hold the Bronze
Medallion Award. Active juniors are involved in all areas of lifesaving and are also required to
perform beach patrol duties in accordance with their membership and qualifications. Members
in this membership category are also able to gain further lifesaving awards to increase their
knowledge and skills including Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, Inflatable Rescue Boat
Drivers and Crewman’s, First Aid and Training Officers Certificate.
Active Patrolling Members (18+ years)
Active patrolling members are members aged 18+ years who hold the required award of SRC,
First Aid or Bronze Medallion. Active members are strongly encouraged to gain additional
lifesaving awards to improve their lifesaving skills and knowledge e.g. Inflatable Rescue Boat
Drivers, Patrol Captains Award, and other specialist awards. Can attend any training course.
Active Award Members (15+)
Award members are non-patrol members that hold other awards within the club – ie Age
Manager, Official, Coach etc..
Associate Members (18+ years)
Associate members are non-award holing members over the age of 18 years ie Nipper
Parents. Once you hold an award (SRC, First Aid, Bronze, Age Manager etc), you will be
transferred over to either the Active Patrolling or Award Members category.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 3
Lifesaving
Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) lifesavers are responsible for
patrolling the 2.5km coastline from Suttons Beach to Scotts Point. The role of a
lifesaver is to ensure the public remain safe, and perform rescues on the board, with
the tube or using the Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB), as well as execute preventative
actions. Volunteering as a lifesaver is incredibly rewarding, and the experiences and
opportunities that members face each day are never the same
This season will take place from Saturday, 19 September 2019 to Monday, 3 May
2020.
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC is a signatory to the Club Patrol Service Contract with Surf
Lifesaving Queensland.
These Patrol Service Contracts are also a requirement of our whitewater accreditation
with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and as such, are a major
performance indicator for clubs obtaining Queensland Fire and Emergency Services
annual subsidy payments. I
It is imperative that we deliver to the expectations of the community, Queensland
Government and Surf Life Saving Queensland.
Our area of operations
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC’s area of operations are as follows:
Boundaries of jurisdiction cover 800m
From Rocks (north) near the Clubhouse
To Storm water drain (south) near The Sebel
Margate Beach Hotel on McCulloch Avenue
Primary (traditional) area of patrol Sutton’s Beach
Secondary area(s) of patrol and Scott’s Point Beach
method
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Figure 1: Primary (traditional) area of patrol – Suttons Beach
Redcliffe Point forms the northern boundary of the
straight 2km long Suttons-Margate beach (1570),
which terminates in the south at Scotts Point. Our
surf club is located at the northern tip of the
beach, with a carpark and picnic area on the
point. The beach consists of a sandy high
tide beach and shallow low tide sand flat.
The northern half is backed by a large
foreshore reserve called Suttons Beach,
with car parking and all facilities for
beachgoers. The southern Margate half
of the beach is backed by a continuous
seawall and walkway, then the main
road. Toward the southern end is a boat
ramp and then an old dressing pavilion.
South of the pavilion a newer seawall has
been constructed to protect the backing
eroding beach and eroding bluffs of Scotts
Point.
Figure 2: Secondary area of operation – Scotts Point
Scotts Point is the start of a 1km long low rocky bluff
and reef section that terminates at the southern
Woody Point. Along the central northern
section is a narrow 200m long high tide
beach (1571), backed by a boulder
seawall, walkway and vegetated bluffs,
with rocks and reefs littering the
intertidal zone.
Suttons Beach to Scott’s Point must
be patrolled every hour by either of
these roving patrols SSV, IRB or foot.
Both SSV and foot patrols should
have bum bags, tube and radio.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 5
Our patrol teams
Our patrol teams must have at least three (3) Bronze Medallion holders with the following:
• One (1) x Silver Medallion Beach Management (Patrol Captain)
• One (1) x Silver Medallion IRB driver (IRBD)
• One (1) x IRB crewperson (IRBC)
• One (1) x Advanced Resuscitation Technique (ART)
• One (1) x First Aid (FA)
Becoming a lifesaver
Lifesaving is for the young and young at heart, alike. Children as young as 13 years of age
can complete their Surf Rescue Certificate, or SRC.
The SRC provides participants with the skills and knowledge of basic patrolling and surf
awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations and act in the role of Water
Safety Personnel.
Individuals aged 15 years and over can become lifesavers by completing a Bronze Medallion
course. The Bronze Medallion course provides participants with the skills and knowledge of
patrolling and surf awareness in order to be able to participate in lifesaving operations. This is
the core award to be a surf lifesaver in Australia.
Once you have obtained a lifesaving award you will be rostered on to either a Saturday PM,
Sunday AM or Sunday PM patrol, you will be asked which suits you best. Rosters will be
emailed out during the season.
During the course of the season you will also be rostered onto some public holidays and during
extended hours (school holidays and some public holidays) a Saturday morning as well. These
extra days are worked out evenly between all patrol teams. You will also be asked to help out
at events held at Suttons Beach of which the two biggest events are Australia Day and Festival
of the Sails (Good Friday) followed by any extra events, such as Sunshine Coast Branch or
Surf Lifesaving Queensland carnivals, held at Suttons Beach.
If you cannot make one of your patrols you must find a replacement that holds similar awards
to yourself. You must advise your Patrol Captain of who your substitute is and if you have not
been able to find a substitute to cover you.
Training Opportunities
• Bronze Medallion & Surf Rescue Certificate courses are available to all financial
members
• Additional courses including First Aid courses are only available to Bronze Medallion
holders
• Everyone must
o hold a current issued Working with Children Blue Card
o have an active USI number [Unique Student Identifier]
§ visit www.usi.gov.au to obtain your free USI number
o hold any prerequisite awards [if applicable]
• If you are interested in completing one of the courses and hold all the above ‘must’
items, email your interest to the Chief Training Officer
• It is a club requirement for the awards below to complete 25 hours patrolling before
receiving the award certificate. These are presented at the annual club awards event.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 6
Table 1: Training courses
COURSE NAME PREREQUISITES QUALIFICATION
• 13 years of age
Surf Rescue Surf Rescue • Patrol
• 200m pool swim in 5
Certificate Certificate • Water Safety
minutes
Cert II in Public
Safety, Aquatic
• Patrol
Bronze Medallion • 15 years of age Rescue
Issued with a Bronze • Water Safety
Medallion
• Patrol (dry
Provide First Aid position)
Provide First Aid • 14 years of age
Certificate • Provide First Aid
• CPR
• Administer
Advanced Advanced
Oxygen
Resuscitation • 15 years of age Resuscitation
• Operate
Techniques Certificate
Defibrillator
Unit of Competency –
• 15 years of age
Crew small • Crew person in
IRB Crewie • Hold a Bronze
powercraft in a rescue IRB
Medallion
operation
• 17 years of age
• Hold proficient Bronze Unit of Competency –
IRB Driver
Medallion Operate & maintain
• Driver of IRB
• Hold proficient IRB small powercraft for
Crewie Award rescue operation
• Hold a Marine Licence
Silver Medallion • 17 years of age • Patrol Captain
Beach • Hold proficient Bronze • Vice Patrol
Management Medallion Captain
• 17 years of age
• Hold proficient Bronze
No Award issued
Medallion • Operate SSV
SSV Operator SSV Operator
• Hold current Induction
(ATV)
Provisional or Open
Drivers Licence
Unit of Competency –
Radio Officers Operate
• 14 years of age
Certificate communications
systems & equipment
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 7
Lifesaving Pathway Opportunities
The club offers the opportunity for members to pursue multiple lifesaving pathways depending on their skills and passions.
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC Lifesaving Pathways*
Developing
Getting Saving lives Saving lives Leading a advanced
started on the beach in the water team lifesaving
skills
• SurfCom Radio Operator
• Junior Lifesaver (Surf • Inflatable Rescue Boat
• First Aid Patrol Captain (Silver • Wave Runner Operator
What are the Rescue Certificate) Crew
• Duty Officer
• Advanced Medallion in Beach
roles for me? • Lifesaver (Bronze
Resuscitation
• Inflatable Rescue Boat
Management) • Rescue Helicopter Crew
Medallion) Driver
• Emergency Response Group
What are my • Camp Commando • National Leadership College
development • PULSE Program
• Youth Excellence Program • National Leadership Excellence Program
opportunities? • Lifesaving Development Program
• U13-U14s
How old must
I be? • Cadets
• Seniors
• Students in year 10 – Year 12 who complete the
Bronze Medallion course can have four points • Members can gain
Members develop and • Dedicated lifesavers can
credited towards their QCE BoatSafe training to use
How can I apply leadership skills apply to join the specialised
• The Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion a recreational and
using innovation, Operations Support service
apply these can contribute towards the achievement of the personal watercraft
creativity, negotiation, • Members are trained in using
opportunities? Duke of Edinburgh’s Award along with the • Members learn to
improvisation and relevant assets depending on
volunteer hours you put in patrolling the beach perform on-water
strategic vision their role.
• Being a lifesaver can also contribute toward rescues using the IRB
achieving the prestigious Queen's Scout Award.
* There are many opportunities available within the lifesaving movement, including surf sports and committee roles. This pathway focuses specifically on opportunities
relating to lifesaving and other supporting activities.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 8Junior Activities (Nippers)
Nipper Sundays
• Junior activities are held on Sunday mornings
o Cadets/Juniors – from 7am to 8.30am [prior to the start of nippers]
§ This could change depending on number of participants
§ Please check regularly with the YDMO (Youth Development &
Membership Officer) in contact list at the start of this handbook
o Due to COVID-19 precautions we will be staggering the starting and finishing
times of nippers. These times will be clearly communicated to all both in the
clubhouse, on our website and social media. Any changes to the times will be
emailed to all parents
• Nipper Caps
o Are not to be on nipper head until they have been signed on by age manager
o Must stay on nipper head at all times while signed on
o May only be removed once signed off by age manager
• Nippers / Cadets / Juniors MUST
o Over 8 and above - notify their Age Manager prior to going to the toilet and be
accompanied by another child
o Green Caps (U6 & U7) to be accompanied by a parent
• Parents are asked to keep a watch on the movement of nippers on the beach
• Nippers may not leave the activity area without permission from the Age Manager
• All age group parents/guardians will be rostered to volunteer for various activities or
clubhouse duties if they are not already participating [see parent roster]
• No nipper will be permitted to participate in water activities until they have successfully
completed their pool and ocean swim proficiency (just pool for under 6 & under 7)
• No nipper is able to participate in a carnival if they have not successfully completed all
their proficiencies (pool, run-swim-run and carnival evaluation) at least three weeks
before a carnival
Age Award / Surf Education
• These are required for nippers to be eligible to compete at Branch Champs Carnivals
• No completed surf ed award means no carnival nomination allowed
• Age awards are only timetabled in the first half of the season as they need to be
completed by 31st of December.During this time, components of relevant age awards
are done weekly
• As Surf Education is delivered throughout the season it is important to ensure that your
child is attending nippers regularly to ensure they aren’t missing out on any aspects of
these awards.
• It is the parents and the nippers responsibility (not the age managers) to ensure that
any missed education is caught up before December 31st
• Regardless of joining date (prior to Dec) each child will be given the opportunity to
complete these awards
Attendance Sheets (Sign On / Off)
The Attendance Sheet is a primary record in determining who is eligible for extra points
towards becoming Age Champion.
Nippers
• Nippers must sign on with their Age Manager before participating in activities
o This includes SRC nippers partaking in water safety duties
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 9• Late arrivals are to ensure that the Age Manager has marked the attendance of the
nipper
• Once signed on only then can nipper coloured caps be worn on the head
• Once signed off these caps must then be removed completely from the childs head
• Nippers cannot be signed off until collected by their guardian from their age managers
Water Safety
• SRC Nippers and parents alike must
o first see the Water Safety Officer
o sign the Patrol Attendance Book
• For SRC nippers, this activity is counted towards nipper attendance
Bad Weather Policy
• Normal Sunday activities will still proceed as normal if general rain conditions are
present
• Only in the case of extreme weather conditions will Sunday Junior Activities be
cancelled
o An SMS will be sent out to all registered mobile numbers
• In extreme conditions it will be at the discretion of the patrol captain to advise whether
the children are allowed to enter the water
o The JAC will liaise with the Patrol Captain on this matter
o Duty of care will always be our first priority
o At these times we may use the lagoon as an alternate water location
Gear and Equipment
The club owns and looks after an extensive range of equipment. This equipment is expensive,
both to purchase and maintain. It is therefore very important that all gear and equipment is
handled and cared for correctly.
Damages and losses must be reported immediately.
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC supply boards for nippers to use and kindly ask members observe
the following rules:
• U9-U13 use foam boards only
o Nippers in the 9-10 age group are not allowed to compete on fibreglass boards
and are not permitted to train on these boards
o It will be at the discretion of the relevant Age Manager for nippers in the 11-13
age group to use fibreglass boards a
• U14 will be required to train on the larger Malibu paddle boards
• No kneeling or standing is permitted on the nipper paddle boards
• Competition boards are only to be used at carnivals and only by carnival participants
whilst competing in an event
• Boards cannot be used after training unless permission is granted by the Junior
Activities Coordinator and under direct supervision
• Nippers may arrange to take older boards for their use outside the competition arena,
but please see Junior Activities Coordinator for permission.
We would appreciate extra care being taken with equipment by returning to clubhouse,
washing down and returning to the gear shed.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 10Carnivals
• It should be noted that carnivals are not for all nippers. It is up to the nippers and the
parents to understand the event they are entering.
• The majority of carnivals are nippers attend take place between the 15 other clubs that
make up the Sunshine Coast Branch.
• Carnivals generally take all day to contest
• Carnivals for Nippers are separated into the following age groups
o U8-U10 – carnivals are for experience only, with desired outcomes being Fun,
Participation and Sportsmanship
o U11 – U15 – Carnivals are more competitive, however the core values of Fun,
Participation and Sportsmanship should be upheld at all times. In U11 - U15
carnivals individual acknowledgement is given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places.
• Carnival fees are non-refundable once carnival has closed
• Nipper must have successfully completed the carnival proficiency
• Each carnival requires the following ‘staffing’
o Team Manager
o Age Manager/s … at least one per age group
o Officials and Water Safety required ratio
o Parent helpers to assist in taking gear & equipment to carnivals and back again
If we are unable to meet these requirements we will have to withdraw.
• If a carnival falls on a Sunday, there may not be nipper training for the age groups
participating in the carnival, this will be decided the previous week and announcements
made accordingly
• Carnivals are as marked on the calendar and are subject to change for reasons such
as weather or conflicting carnivals. We will advertise individual carnivals closer to the
date.
• Setting up and pulling down of marquees, loading and unloading of equipment, filling
and emptying of water coolers all need to be done at each carnival and we ask all
parents to find a job and carry it through.
• Parents are asked to consider undertaking a course to hold a role at these carnivals
thus enabling the workload to be shared and nippers being able to compete at carnivals
o Officials course enables you to partake as an Official at carnivals
o Surf Rescue Certificate course enables you to partake in Water Safety
o Age Manager course will enable you to be a Team Manager or relevant Age
Manager at carnivals
• The same reporting requirements are in place as normal nippers – you must inform
your age manager if you are going anywhere
• All care will be taken to ensure that nippers compete in all their nominated events
however FULL COOPERATION FROM PARENTS AND NIPPERS IS REQUIRED
• Cadets U13 – U15
o All participants are required to have the appropriate award standings
o All participants must have completed a minimum of 25 patrol hours. This is a
pro rata arrangement
• Surf Lifesaving and Surf Sports can be inherently dangerous. Accidents can
happen which may result in serious injury. No child should/will be forced to
compete in any event in which they cannot confidently complete the course.
• Nominations will close two weeks prior to the date of the carnival
• Nomination fee must be paid in full prior to nomination closure date
o If the nomination fee is not paid prior to the closure of nominations then the
competitor will not be entered in the carnival
• Nipper Vests and competition caps are to be worn at carnivals
• No jewellery is to be worn by any competitor
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 11• Regardless of any advertised carnival program, the Carnival Referee may, without any
prior notice, change the order in which the events will be held
o Do not arrive at a carnival late believing that your child’s event/s will not be held
until later in the day as you may miss the event.
o Please be aware that 2-day carnivals can swap events over each of the carnival
days so it is advised that you attend both days for 2 day carnivals
• Parents should ensure that competitors are available when marshalling of events
commence
o Age Managers will not be held responsible for any competitor missing events if
they are not in the club tent when event marshalling is called
o Always check with Age Managers before removing your child from the club tent
• Branch carnival requirements are as follows and Branch has the right to refuse an
entire club from competing at a carnival if this commitment is not met
o 1x Water Safety to every 15 competitors,
o 1x Official to every 8 competitors
o 1x IRB Driver and Crew to every 20 competitors
v Due to this requirement, competitors whose parents are either Water Safety or Officials
will have first option to compete on behalf of the club. Other competitors will only be
able to compete if Branch requirements are met. Further clarification can be obtained
by talking to the Junior Activities Officer or Carnival Registrar.
Branch Championships
• These are held towards the end of the nipper season
• Nipper must hold their surf education awards
o This must be completed and submitted to branch (via the club) before 31st Dec
o All nippers from the U13’s upwards must also obtain their ‘perform CPR’
(minimum) before submission of surf education books
• Do not assume that your nipper holds this award – check progress with your age
manager regularly – especially if any nipper days missed
State Championships
• Depending on the event and age group of the competitor, entry into these
Championships is either …
o restricted through qualification or
o unrestricted through open nomination
• Partial assistance for those who have qualified will be conducted on a year to year
basis
Club Championships (Nippers)
• If bad weather occurs on a scheduled age championship day it will NOT be
rescheduled
• The club championships will be determined over three rounds of competition as
indicated in the calendar
• To be eligible for Age Champion, nippers must compete in at least two of the three
days of competition
• Age Champion is dependent on the number of points nippers have accumulated
throughout the season … its not just about coming in first place at the Age Champs
events
• Competing at Age Championships will give you the following:
o First Place ............... 10 pts
o Second Place ........... 7 pts
o Third Place ............... 5 pts
• At the end of the three Age Championship rounds, a nipper's best two out of three
results count towards their final scores.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 12• Bonus points (10 points for each activity listed below) will be given to each
nipper that
o attends 75% of Sunday activities
§ nipper must be marked on the attendance sheet as being in
attendance
o attends all Club Championship days
o competes at a carnival
o completes Surf Education
o participates in the Presidents Challenge
Family Participation Program
At the start of the season a short presentation that shows what nippers is all about and how
families can help to make it a great time for all - Family, Fun, Friendships. It requires
compulsory attendance from the nippers parents (as mandated by Surf Life Saving Qld). You
must be signed off on the attendance sheet for continued participation in Junior Activities.
These presentations will be held in the clubhouse during nippers on elected days.
Parent Roster
The Nipper Program at Redcliffe SLSC relies entirely on and sincerely values your support. It
is expected that you become involved. Understand the program and assist where you feel
most comfortable.
Listed below are some of the key areas where we need your help
• Water Safety
• Age Managers
• Committee Members
• Canteen
• COVID Safe cleaning
• Beach set up and Pack Down
Due to the low number of current volunteers we have set up a parent roster
• Please make a note of your child’s rostered week and lend a hand
• Parents who do not have an active role in running activities will be rostered to help with
Sunday morning activities.
• Due to COVID-19 we have extra duties around cleaning, beach set-up and pack down
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 13COVID-19 CLEANING and CANTEEN VOLUNTEER ROSTER
DATE AGE GROUP
13 Sep Volunteers welcome
20 Sep 8
27 Sep 9
4 Oct 10
11 Oct 11
18 Oct 12
25 Oct 13 & 14
1 Nov 6
8 Nov 7
15 Nov 8
22 Nov 9
29 Nov 10
6 Dec 11
XMAS PARTY
13 Dec
Volunteers welcome
10 Jan 12
17 Jan 13 & 14
24 Jan 6
31 Jan 7
7 Feb 8
14 Feb 9
21 Feb 10
28 Feb 11
7 Mar 12
SEASON BREAKUP
14 Mar
Volunteers welcome
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 14Uniforms
• All junior members are required to wear the mandatory uniform
• Nippers must turn up every week with the bright pink vest and relevant age coloured
cap
o Please be prepared to purchase a new one should they be forgotten
o There are currently only a few loan pink vests and no coloured caps
• No bright vest or correct coloured cap - no participation
o The Pink Hi-Vis Vest must remain in bright colour as per image below…
o Once it has started to significantly fade – it must be replaced with a new vest
otherwise no participation
Pink Hi-Vis Vest Club Cap Green Cap (U6 & 7 only)
Under 8 Under 9 Under 10
Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 & 14
Please follow these instructions to ensure your Pink Vest and Club Cap last the full season.
• Immediate cold rinse only and do not use washing detergent
• Dry in shade rather than in the sun
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 15Nipper Club Captains
Every year Redcliffe SLSC will select Nipper Club Captains and Nipper Club Vice Captains
from the current Under 13 and 14 Age Groups. This process presents an opportunity for our
young life savers to take on a leadership role within our club.
The club will select from nominated candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to the
club, it’s values and act as a role model for the club and its younger members.
The nomination and selection of our Nipper Club Captains/Vice Captains will follow a process
where the nominees will complete a nomination form and explain how they contribute to the
club in the following areas
• Attendance and participation in Nipper activities including Sunday nippers
• Training and competition (beach or water)
• Education and Training
• Being a supportive and encouraging team member
• Participation in fundraising and club functions
• Other relevant surf lifesaving achievements
The Nipper Club Captain Selection Committee with comprise the JAC Chairman, Deputy JAC,
Under 13 Age Managers and Under 14 Age Managers, and the Youth Development and
Memberships Officer.
Due date for applications will be advised. All applications are to be emailed to the JAC. Please
ask the JAC for an application form.
Sign-on Days
Sign on can be completed on our new website at www.redcliffeslsc.com.au/membership
Sign on can also be completed at the clubhouse
• Saturday 29th August 2020, 9am to midday
• Sunday 6th September 2020, 9 am to midday
IMPORTANT: You must first complete online membership –
see Membership section
• NEW members are to register online
• RENEWING members are to renew through the member portal
Junior Activities is open to children from the age of five (Under 6) up to 13 years (Under 14).
The age for a season is calculated as of midnight 30 September that year.
Proficiencies
After completing sign on – all nippers (new and returning) must complete the proficiencies for
their age group. This year proficiencies will be held at Redcliffe Lagoon and Suttons Beach
due to the closure of our normal venue.
Club Assessors are only available during sign-on. If you are unable to attend on one of these
dates with your nipper, becomes the responsibility of the parent/guardian to source an
accredited AusSwim Coach and have the Pool Proficiency assessment done and signed by
them. Please talk with Michelle Hall – our Junior Activities Chair if you have any questions.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 16Table 2: Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 17Figure 3: Nippers Sign-On Process
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 18Important policies and procedures
Sun Smart
Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC is a sun smart organisation.
Code of Conduct
• Our focus is on the safety and enjoyment of our members and the public. We
actively encourage good behaviour by all.
• If any member is not meeting the behaviour expectations of the club – they will
be asked to sign off and leave for the day
• Ongoing behaviour issues, or issues which seriously breach the safety of others
will be dealt with by our Disciplinary Committee
• Possible outcomes of this could include suspension or expulsion from the club
• For further information please see our President, Junior Activities Chair or Club
Captain
• This is a family activity focused on having have fun and enjoying all that Surf
Life Saving has to offer
• All members involved with the running of the club, age managers, water safety
or any other active role are Volunteers only
• We expect polite and courteous behaviour at all times. Abusive behaviour,
swearing or disrespectful language to any member will not be tolerated
• Any member found to be behaving in an unacceptable manner will depending
on severity of actions:
• be first given a verbal warning and if it persists, will be asked to leave the
premises
• be asked to leave immediately and may have membership revoked
• either of the above options could unfortunately lead to your child/ren leaving
with you if you are the only parent in attendance
Please remember that the Nipper Program is 100% staffed by volunteers.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 19Figure 4: SLSQ Code of Conduct
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 20Dispute Resolution
If you have an issue that you need help resolving please contact any of these members
• Grievance Officer/s Vacant
• Junior Activities Chairperson [JAC] Michelle Hall
• Club President Terry Lowe
• Club Captain Carrie Meerten
Blue Cards
• All members, 18 years and over, that are in
positions that engage with children, MUST
hold a blue card
• this includes parent/s of ‘Green Caps’ ie U6’s
& U7’s and patrolling members.
• If you already have one, you need to complete
the “Link an applicant/cardholder to this
organisation” form
• All forms are available from our website or
from our friendly Junior Activities Admin Staff
Photography and images
Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club is extremely sensitive to the risks posed directly and indirectly
to children and young people through the use of photographs on web sites and social media.
The privacy of our members, in particular children participating in the nipper program is of
extreme importance.
The club would like to make you aware of Sections 7 and 8 of the SLSA membership form:
• 7. Privacy: ----. I agree that during the Course of any duty, my image, voice or location
may be tracked and recorded for the purposes of SLSA operational safety.
• 8. Use of image: I consent to the relevant SLS Organisation(s) of which I am a member,
using my name, image, likeness and also my performance in or of any SLS Activity at
any time to promote the Objects of the relevant SLS Organisation(s), by any form of
media. I waive any rights I might have to or in such use of my name, image or likeness
by the relevant SLS Organisation(s).
The club would also like to draw your attention to the following:
• The club has 3 approved and accredited photographers. No one other than the 3
approved photographers are allowed to take photos of our members while
participating in activities within the boundaries of the competition/activity arena/area.
• Anybody observed taking photos of members within the boundaries of the
competition/activity arena/area other than the 3 approved and accredited
photographers will be asked to leave the competition/activity arena/area.
• The 3 approved and accredited photographers can be identified via an Identification
Pass.
• From time to time images taken of members by the approved and accredited
photographers may be used to promote the activities of Redcliffe Surf Life Saving
Club. Should you object to your image or the image of the child that you are a guardian
of being used in such a manner then you are required to notify the club of your
objection. Your notification must be in writing.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 21COVID-19 Response
Junior Activities (Effective 3rd July 2020 Version 1.0)
All members have the right to a healthy and safe environment. As COVID-19 restrictions are
gradually relaxed, SLS members and staff will continue to work together to adapt and promote
safe practices for junior activities, which are consistent with advice from health and sporting
authorities.
Given the high number of changes that are occurring during the time of COVID-19 pandemic,
the guidance within this document is effective as of the date indicated above and is considered
out of date once downloaded or printed.
This information focuses on the planning and delivery of weekend Junior Activities starting at
Redcliffe in September.
COVID-19 Safety Plan
Under the QLD Public Health Orders, we are required to complete a COVID-19 Safety Plan
for each program area then register as 'COVID Safe Business'. Registering our club as a
‘COVID-19 Safe Business’ shows that we committed to keeping members safe. This
commitment will also be demonstrated to members through our Statements of Compliance
across all areas of the club.
Key Messages
1. 500 people maximum can gather
(including coaches, water safety etc).
The 4m2 per participant must be in
place
2. Plan to ‘Turn up, Participate, Leave.’
Arrive ready to go and leave
immediately following the conclusion of
the activity.
3. For the safety of all, only qualified
members are to be involved in nippers
delivery. Parents should be asked to
keep their distance and practice good
hygiene.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 22REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 23
Communications
Emails
Important information and regular newsletters will be sent out as required.
• Ensure your email is up to date on your portal membership account
• Email the club with any change to your email address
Senior Committee
President Terry Lowe president@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Vice President Kylie Robins vicepresident@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Secretary Michelle Hall secretary@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Treasurer Michael Gill-Bailey treasurer@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Registrar Lana Fowler registrar@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Club Captain Carrie Meerten clubcaptain@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Vice Club Captain Martyn Sutcliffe vicecaptain@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Chief Training Officer Matthew Graham training@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Youth Development & youthdevelopment@
Nathan Burkitt
Membership Officer redcliffeslsc.com.au
First Aid Officer Nathan Gurney firstaid@redcliffeslsc.com.au
IRB Captain James Watt irbcaptain@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Mary-Lee
Gear & Equipment Officer equipment@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Clements
Fundraising Co-ordinator Vacant fundraising@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Grievance Officer Vacant grievance@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Radio Officer Shae Bailey shae.bailey@hotmail.com
Media & Publications
Rob Van Driel media@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Officer
Safety Officer Vacant safety@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Junior Committee
Junior Activities Officer Michelle Hall mhall33@eq.edu.au
Assistant Junior Activities
Derek Mitchell derekthree@hotmail.com
Officer
Junior Training Officer Michelle Hall mhall33@eq.edu.au
Ursula South
Junior Secretary junioractivities@ redcliffeslsc.com.au
Taleah Goodwin
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 24Carnival Nomination
Michelle Hall mhall33@eq.edu.au
Officer
Water Safety Officer Deb Mackay watersafety@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Coaches Vacant
Team Manager U8-10 Vacant
Team Manager U11-14 Vacant
Kylie Burns kylieanimals@gmail.com
Club Photographer /S
Rob Van Driel media@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Jo Szulc
Uniform Officer msjoszulc@gmail.com
Karla Leed
Deb Grealy
Canteen Co-Ordinator canteen@redcliffeslsc.com.au
Megan Grealy
Officials Liaison Officer Vacant
Website
The club website is http://www.redcliffeslsc.com.au and contains a wealth of information.
Pages will be regularly updated with club news and important dates.
Social media
Instagram
Check out photographs and stories of life at the club:
https://www.instagram.com/redcliffesurfclub/
Facebook Public Page
• search for Redcliffe Surf Life Saving Club
• only publicly viewable information will be posted here
Facebook Closed Group Page
Forum page whereby members of this group can ask general questions, get replies from other
members and/or find out about other information pertaining to club activities etc.
• search for Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC
• information only viewable by members of the group
You must request access to this page, be a current financial member of the club and for 18+
members - hold a current Working With Children Blue Card
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 25Sponsors
We thank our loyal sponsors for their ongoing support of the club and our members.
REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 26REDCLIFFE PENINSULA SURF LIFE SAVING CLUB INC 27
Redcliffe Peninsula Surf Life Saving Club Inc
Lot 1 Marine Parade, Redcliffe 4021
www.redcliffeslsc.com.au
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