Junior Surf

Junior Surf is a program for members 5 - 13 years old, which focuses on having fun around the water and the beach safely. There are many beach activities that the groups engage in, as well as shallow water exercises to gain confidence and familiarity in the ocean.

Junior Surf is split into different groups respective of the members ability.

A parent or guardian is required to attend the sessions with their child(s).

Sessions run on a Sunday, with registration from 9am for a 9:30am start.

*A membership covers the entire season. You are not required to attend every session, there is no penalty. But we ask you confirm each week if your children will be attending*

Tadpoles
approx. 5 - 6 years old

• At tadpole level, children will be learning basic lifesaving skills through games and activities. The focus is purely on participation and water confidence.

• Swimming ability required: None, but some water confidence helps.

A Group
approx. 7 - 9 years old

• Children will start to learn the very basics of surf events. These will be broken down into activities and lifeguarding skills. There is a continued focus on water safety and confidence.

• Children can attain their 200m patch if they are ready for this. Children must obtain their 200m patch to use any boards/equipment and enter the water above their waist.

A Group U10
approx. Under 10 years old

• Children will receive a solid grounding in beach flags, beach sprints, relays, run-wade-run, and boogie board race.

• They are also introduced to the techniques of surf life saving. Competent swimmers (those with 200m patch) will be introduced into surf swimming, board racing and board rescue events.

• Swimming ability required: Children are expected to look at building their ability to swim at this age. The surf club does not teach members how to swim, lessons with the local swimming club is recommended.

B Group
approx. 10 - 11 years old

• B Group training builds on life saving skills learnt and introduces more demanding events such as a tube rescue. The emphasis shifts more toward the water events at this stage, hence the importance of members developing their swimming ability towards their 200m patch.

• Swimming ability required: B Groupers at this level are expected to be able to attain their 200m patch.

C Group
approx. 12 - 13 years old

• At C Group level, training becomes more intensive as they will soon be able to train for their Surf Lifeguard Award (Bronze Medallion) at 14 years old.

• Swimming ability required: C Groupers are expected to complete their 200m patch.