Junior Surf is based around the premise of encouraging all children to have fun, participate safely and develop skills and confidence in the surf. Children are taught water confidence, general surf awareness and competition skills through instruction and fun on the beach.
Safety for the participants is a top priority, alongside having fun! Qualified Surf Lifeguards are always present to ensure safety.
Parents/caregivers are encouraged to help out with the program. Training can be provided for those interested.
The purpose of junior surf is to:
Who should attend:
When and where
At 13 years old, our junior surf members are eligible for special training to help them prepare to become a Surf Lifeguard, for more information please contact juniorsurf@raglansurflifesaving.org.nz or have a chat with any of our friendly coaches.
The Rookie Lifeguard Programme is an exciting and structured training programme that helps Junior Surf members move from Nippers into Surf Lifeguarding. Rookie lifeguards participate in a training program and assist lifeguards on weekend patrols, until they turn 14 and can sit the Surf Life Saving New Zealand, ‘Surf Lifeguard Award”.
It promotes practical lifeguarding experience, builds essential lifeguarding skills, and strengthens connections between Junior and Senior club members.
The programme is designed for 13 year olds, looking towards becoming a lifeguard next summer. Candidates must be able to swim 200 meters in a pool, working towards under 4 minutes and 30 seconds.
The programme runs Sundays from November through March, with a short break over the Christmas/New Year period.
Rookies also spend additional hours on patrol during weekends, flexible to suit family schedules.
To participate, all you need is a current Junior Surf membership; $20, and a positive, willing attitude. To register, sign up on Friendly Manager (Under members on the website, as a Junior Surf member).
The season kicks off with a Rookie / Junior Surf Muster at the surf club (details TBC), where rookies and their parents or guardians can meet the Rookie Lifeguard Coordinator, collect uniforms, and learn briefly more about what to expect.
Throughout the training, rookies will complete modules covering several topics, including:
