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WHAT IS JUNIOR SURF?
Junior Surf is about developing tomorrow’s lifeguards and opening up a whole new world to children. By encouraging fun and safe participation, it is an ideal way for children to develop and improve their surf lifesaving knowledge and skills not just for themselves, but perhaps one day possibly for others.
They will have a ton of fun, some good, clean, healthy physical exercise and learn to be safe on the beach in an environment that promotes growth, body awareness and fitness while enabling opportunities for development of personal and social skills.
The national Junior Surf programme is designed for 7-14 year olds but at Papamoa we have extended this to include 5 and 6 year olds also (determined by the age the child is on September 30). Each age group is assigned a coach and assistant coaches who will oversee the activities for the children in their group. The activities will generally start off with a short warm up, followed by a mixture of some fun games, some races and competitions and some skill-based activities on the beach. These will then be followed by some water-based activities, which will vary according to the age of the group.
Junior Surf is on most Sundays from 10am-12 over the summer months and will start this year on 6th November 2011 and finish with the Club Champs on 4th March 2012. There is a two-week break over the Christmas period.
During the summer there are various carnivals that children (7+) are encouraged to attend and the Club Championships at the end of the season are for all Papamoa Surf Club members aged 5 +.
PARENT & CAREGIVER ASSISTANCE
There must be at least one parent or caregiver responsible for each child present at all times.
We encourage all parents and caregivers to be actively involved – whether holding towels, shouting encouragement or standing in the water – your support is greatly appreciated.
Ensure that they have water bottles handy, plenty of sun block on and towels for when they come out of the water.
HEALTH & SAFETY
A head count of members participating will be completed for each group. Please ensure you advise your age group Coach if you leave the beach prior to the end of the session.
OSH requires a ratio of 1 adult for every 5 children – if this is not obtained then the children will be unable to go in the water.
We strongly encourage anyone that is helping with Junior Surf to fill out a SLSNZ application for membership form and join Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club as an Associate member. This is $15 and will then give you full protection and is in your best interest.
BEANIES MUST BE WORN FOR ALL IN WATER ACTIVITIES
If your child is not wearing a beanie they will be unable to participate in water based activities
EQUIPMENT
Your assistance in helping return the activity equipment to the club is appreciated.
Only those children that have completed their 200m badge and who have current financial membership with PSLSC may use paddleboards, cadet boards and kayaks etc.
To use club equipment outside of normal training times you must first seek permission from either the Patrol Captain or Senior Lifeguard on duty.
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COACHING We encourage anyone wishing to help with Junior Surf sessions or interested in further development as a Coach to contact Greg Akroyd on 0274 979 528. CLOTHING All participating children must wear the club ‘Beanie’ and regulation swimming togs at all times during the session. Yellow long sleeved rash tops are optional uniform however no other item of clothing is acceptable wear apart from wetsuits, which may be worn on colder days. As part of our sun smart message (also optional) is a legionnaire hat, which may be worn over the beanie during beach activities. This must be removed for any water activities. Please ensure that all items of uniform/beanies are clearly named in case of loss. Board shorts are strictly prohibited for safety reasons (lifeguards must actively discourage anyone swimming in clothes) Club uniform and other clothing items are available for purchase through the club. Togs, rash shirts and beanies will be normally available immediately however some items will be on an order basis. Please allow two weeks for orders to be completed. Clothing may be purchased and orders collected before each Sunday session from 9.30 – 10am. Samples for sizing will be available to assist when ordering. Official club beanie and togs are required at all carnivals. A long sleeved rash top is optional. BBQs There will be a sausage sizzle after every Junior Surf session. Volunteers to help with this are greatly appreciated and necessary for it to occur. Please contact Greg Akroyd if you can help with this. WEEKDAY COACHING PROGRAMME For those Junior Surf children aged 10-13 who wish to improve their surf skills and be more competitive, there is a coaching programme available Monday – Friday afternoons. Please see the Surf Sports section for more information on the Surf Sports Levy that is payable for this and for event information. The Oceans 12 Carnival at the end of February is the National Competition for this age group and Papamoa have been the champions many times. Papamoa was honoured with the Junior Club of the Decade title in February 2010. Please contact Head Coach Kurt Wilson for more information on the coaching programme. AWARDS 200m Badge. Criteria: Must competently swim 200m, followed by 1 minute treading water with one hand held above the head for at least 30 seconds. This must be done within 8 minutes in a pool or 10 minutes in the sea. Only PSLSC sanctioned 200m badges are acceptable. This badge is required by members to use some specified surf sports equipment. CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS 4th MARCH 2012 Awards will be given for the best member on the day in each age group. Overall achievement/recognition for effort throughout the season. Please note that no children will be able to participate in Junior Surf or use Papamoa Surf Club equipment if membership fees are unpaid. JUNIOR SURF CONTACTS 2011-2012 Greg Akroyd Junior Surf Coordinator 0274 979 528 juniorsurf@papamoalifeguards.co.nz
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