CARNIVALS ARE A FUN WAY TO REINFORCE THE SKILLS

THE CHILDREN ARE LEARNING

Junior Surf offers all children an opportunity to develop and test surf lifesaving knowledge and skills in various events based in the water (board, swimming, and rescues) and on land (sprints and flags) in both individual and team events.

The focus of these events is on applying newly acquired skills, building confidence and competence, and resilience and responsiveness in different conditions.

We believe this is an important part of the development of our junior members. All children 7 years and older are encouraged to take part in the Interclub participation carnivals. Carnivals are a fun way to reinforce the skills the children are learning whilst creating bonds of friendships that can span a lifetime.

Junior Surf events are a great opportunity to participate in competition, meet other clubs and see other beaches.

While competitive to some, the emphasis is always on safety, sportsmanship, and fun.

It is important that you always remember to bring;

Beanie and High Vis rashie (compulsory)
Food and plenty of water to drink
Club uniform
Swim goggles
Towel
A warm change of clothing

A positive attitide

Surf Officials and Water Safety

In order for our children to compete the club must provide surf officials and water safety.

Officials complete an online course with SLSNZ and then practical on the job training.

If this is an area you think that you can help in, click the link below to find out more and speak to the Junior Surf Coorindator

Trained lifeguards can be water safety - see how to become one here

CLICK HERE

Badged vs. Unbadged at carnivals & interclub water events

U8 competitors may only compete in water events as UNBADGED.
U9 & U10 competitors who have their 200m Safety Badge will be entered as BADGED and
U9 & U10 competitors that do not have their 200m will be entered as UNBADGED.
U11– U14 competitors MUST have their 200m Safety Badge to compete in water events at Interclub Carnivals.