Junior Surf PROGRAMME
JUNIOR SURF AT WHANGAMATA
2021 – 2022 Season
Registration opens at 9 am on 18 December 2021
Junior Surf Dates
December: 18,19, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30, and 31 December.
January: Wednesday – Sunday each week (there is no Junior Surf on Monday or Tuesday)
February to Easter: Junior Surf will run every Sunday only
During the season children will participate in one of the following groups based on their birth date and age at 30 Sept 2021.
Nippers
5 to 6 years
10 am – 11 am
7 – 9 years
10 am – 11.45 am
Learning about rips, waves and staying safe in the water this programme helps kids be ‘surf smart’ and not only helps keep them safe but their friends as well. These sessions will involve no ocean activities.
Children will be signed out from Junior Surf at 11:00 am and parents can take boogie boards to the beach with their children for free time. Coaches will be present on the water’s edge but children are signed out of Junior surf and the responsibility of parents.
Cadets
10 to 11 years
10 am – 11.45 am
Building on skills from Nippers whilst being involved in more water-based activities.
Rookies
12 to 13 years
10 am – 11.45 am
This program focuses on preparing children to qualify as a lifeguard when they turn 14 (if they choose to).
Requirements for Junior Surf (compulsory)
- Membership sub $60-00
- A skull cap; must always be worn on the head. Free when joining, replacements $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.
What to bring to Junior Surf
- Skull cap and high viz vest
- Togs, sunscreen, water bottle, towel