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Welcome Welcome to the club Page 2 Membership Costs Page 3 Nipper membership Page 3 Parent membership Page 3 Extra costs Page 3 Sign On Days Page 4 Preliminary Skills Evaluation Guide Page 4-5 Nipper Days First Day of nippers Page 6 What to wear / bring Page 6 What to do on club days Page 6 What to expect at Nippers Page 7 Age Group Guides U6, U7 & U8 Page 8 U9-U10 Page 9 U11-U12 Page 10 U13-U14 Page 11 Frequently Asked Questions Page 12-13 Member Safety Page 14 Surf Safety & Education Page 15 Club Coaching Coaches Page 16 Junior Development Squad Page 16 Competition Who can compete Page 17 Where are carnivals held Page 17 How long are carnivals Page 17 How to enter Page 17 What to Bring Page 17 Club Craft Page 17 Team Selections Page 17 Carnivals & Events Page 18 Parental Involvement Officials & Water Safety Page 19 Water Safety Page 19 Beach Taskforce Page 19 Working with Children Check Page 19 Code of conduct Page 19 Apparel Page 20-21 Lost Property Page 20 Who To Know Page 22-23 Communication Page 23 Contact details Page 23 Evaluation Skills Process Flow Chart Page 24

Current 1/6/17

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Welcome to the BMD Northcliffe Surf Club.

Please find the following information that will assist you through the 2017/18 season. Throughout the booklet you will find information on the running of our Junior Activities program. We understand there is a lot of material covered and you may not read the entire book, but please refer to it if you are unsure of anything. If you have any further questions that aren't answered in this booklet please contact Tiarne Smith. (details pages 22-23) Although Surf Sports is a great recruiting tool for the club our main aim is to provide the following - • Instruction in surf safety & surf awareness • Lifesaving & first aid skill development • Competitive sport activities • Platform to senior patrolling duties • To increase fitness and be involved in an active lifestyle • Enjoyable social activity for children & parents

BMD Northcliffe club days are the foundation from which we build our basic surf and competition skills along with awards and accreditations such as the Surf Rescue Certificate. Club days are held every Sunday between the months of September and March and begin at 8.15am. We also have a break over Christmas for a few weeks.

Each age group has an Age Manager with one or two assistants. The Age Manager is responsible for the education, training and organisation of the group during Sunday Nipper days and Carnivals.

The coaches of water and beach activities have overall control of the Junior Development Training Squad sessions, school holiday program and extra activities.

The BMD Northcliffe Junior Activities are managed by the Junior Activities Committee consisting of our Vice President - Junior Activities, Age Managers/Assistant, Team Manager, Registrar, Gear Steward, Coaches and Chief Water Safety Officer. They meet on a monthly basis to discuss future planning and current operations. All members are welcome to contribute at these meetings by contacting Tiarne.

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SIGN ON & MEMBERSHIP

MEMBERSHIP COSTS

Please find the following costs and what is included in your membership Please note at least one parent needs to join as well.

Junior Membership (U6-U8s nippers) $50 per nipper

Junior Membership (U9-U14s nippers) $75 per nipper

Junior Associate Membership (parents) $50 per adult

Junior Competition levy* (U9-U13s) $25 per nipper Junior Competition levy* (U14s) $50 per nipper

We believe that BMD Northcliffe offers value for money considering what your membership entitles you to, especially compared to other activities and sports.

Nipper Membership • Use of Club facilities • Sunday Nipper Day activities • Life Saving award training (excl. any manuals) • Life Saving award fees • Use of club foam boards (U8s - U13s) & body boards (U6, U7s, U8s) • Use of fiberglass boards at carnivals* (U11s - U13s) • Christmas breakup day • U11-14s State BBQ function* • Presentation trophies & participation medals • Insurance cover for all approved Surf Life Saving & Club training activities • Comprehensive training program with professional coaches • Carnival nomination fees if competing* • School Holiday Program (activities 9-11am Mon-Fri school holidays) Junior Associate Membership • Use of Club facilities • Life Saving Award Training (excl. manuals) • Life Saving award fees • Insurance cover for all approved Surf Life Saving and Club Activities • Membership to the Supporters Club incl 10% discount on food & beverages

EXTRA COSTS?

It is compulsory to wear your age cap and high visibility rash shirt at nippers Apparel costs can be found on page 20-21

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Pool Evaluation

U6 Kick on wall with face in

water, 30 sec float

U7 Torpedo (push off wall

under water), 30 sec float

U8 25m freestyle swim, 1 min survival float


U10 100m freestyle swim, 1.5 min survival float




U14 400m freestyle swim in 9mins,

3 min survival float. SRC 200m in 5mins

Date of Birth Cap Colour

1st Oct 2011 to 30th Sept 2012 Fluoro Green

1st Oct 2010 to 30th Sept 2011 Fluoro Green

1st Oct 2009 to 30th Sept 2010 Light blue

1st Oct 2008 to 30th Sept 2009 Red

1st Oct 2007 to 30th Sept 2008 Yellow

1st Oct 2006 to 30th Sept 2007 Star Cap




SIGN ON DAY Sunday 6th & Sunday 27th August, 8.30-10.00am

TSS (The Southport School), 2 Winchester St, Southport All paperwork and apparel will be available on the day

It is a pre-requisite that all members have the ability to swim/float therefore they must complete a swim proficiency prior to joining.

* Nippers will need their togs and goggles. Optional swimming cap if needed. * Copy of Birth Certificate or Passport required for first time nippers. * Photo ID (drivers license, passport) for all new adults & parents needing blue cards. * Payments can be made by cash, cheque or credit card. It is recommended to bring cash / cheque to reduce your waiting time.

CAN’T MAKE THE SIGN ON DAY? You need to have an accredited swim coach sign you off by signing the Proficiency

swim form found at the bottom of the “How to Join” page on our website. All forms including membership & parent consent forms must be returned 3 business

days prior to starting activities. Note - swim coaches must provide a photocopy of their accreditation.

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2017/2018 JUNIOR PRELIMINARY SKILLS EVALUATION

Every junior member must participate in both the Pool and Beach Evaluation, conducted by the club, prior to undertaking any water activity.

The Pool Evaluation can be completed at our Sign on day and must be completed before any nipper can join.

The Beach Evaluation is carried out in the first few weeks of nippers and consists of a continuous effort of sand running, freestyle swimming in the ocean and sand running which must be completed competently. Any child that doesn’t complete the beach evaluation, will be restricted to in-shore water activities at the discretion of the club.

The Competition Evaluation must be achieved before being eligible to compete in inter-club competition. This is a minimum standard water proficiency requirement. Distances may be adjusted by the Chief Assessor dependent on surf conditions. To compete in a Branch/State event, the nipper must gain their respective age award prior to close of nominations.

Beach Evaluation (Run-swim-run)

Competition Evaluation

Age Award

Nil - (shallow water activities only)

NA (No Competition) Surf Play 1

Nil - (shallow water activities only)

NA (No Competition) Surf Play 2

25m-25m-25m Run-Wade-Run

25m-25m-25m Run-Wade-Run

Surf Aware 1

50m-50m-50m Run-Swim-Run

Minimum 150m open water swim

Surf Aware 2


Minimum 150m open water swim Surf Safe 1


Minimum 288m open water swim Surf Safe 2


Minimum 288m open water swim

Surf Smart 1


Minimum 288m open water swim Surf Smart 2


Minimum 288m open water swim SRC

U6

U7

U8

U9

U10

U11

U12

U13

U14

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NIPPER DAYS

First Day of Nippers – Sunday, September 17th

• Nippers is held on Sunday. Meet at 8.15am beachside of the surf club

What To Wear / Bring

• Club Age Cap and high visibility hot pink rash shirt is compulsory • Club togs & water bottle recommended • Suncream and towel essential • Goggles optional

What to Do On Club Days

• Assemble on beach in front of the Clubhouse at 8.15am ready for activities • Each age group has their own age flag to line up with • There will be an age group bin to place towels and drink bottles in • Age Managers will call a roll and mark off an attendance sheet. • Nippers will rotate through activities (water, beach, games, education)

Safety measures to be undertaken to ensure the child’s safety at all times ;

Children must stay with their Age Manager at all times, unless coaches take over for a specific activity.

If children must leave their group, to go to the toilet etc, the Age Manager must be told prior to them leaving.

No child is to enter the water unless authorized by the Age Manager.

U6 & U7s must have a parent/guardian remain with Age group at all times

All members must have a parent/guardian on the beach/surrounds

• At conclusion, children are again checked off the attendance roll. • Each Age area is responsible for the pack down of their arena • Children are not to leave the Club/surrounds until collected by an adult

There is a kiosk at the club selling BBQ items, drinks, coffee, lollies etc from 7am

Activities conducted at Sunday Nippers

U6-7s - Beach games and limited inshore activities Beach - Flags (running to a flag from lying position), beach sprints and relays, warmup jogs Inshore - Wading (running in knee depth water), dolphining diving (diving in waist depth water), body surfing (from standing position onto broken waves) Swimming - Swim to behind break, diving under waves, body surfing (waves) Board paddling - negotiating the surf (sit & pops, eskimo rolls), wave catching (broken and unbroken waves)

For more information on specific information on events ask Tiarne to email you the details

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WHAT TO EXPECT AT NIPPERS

The nipper program will always depend on the surf conditions on the day. If the conditions are favourable, more time will be spent in the water than on the beach and vice versa. Below is an example for an U10 age group on a “good” day

The majority of our Sunday Nippers are based on fun activities whilst teaching beach safety. The younger age groups (U6-10s) do have some Sundays at Evandale lake to encourage further participation in an open water environment.

The club also runs 3 Championship Days to determine an Age Champion and place getters. To be eligible for Age Champion, the nipper member must attend at least 50% of Sunday nipper days. The best 2 overall days will determine the age champion. Points are awarded as follows 1pt = 1st place, 2 pts = 2nd place etc. The nipper with the lowest points total wins. Championships days are to be advised when the carnival schedule is available On the following pages you will see the range of activities and skills the program aims to conduct.

TIME Activity Comments

8.30-8.35 Roll Call Ready to go with cap and high vis rash

shirt. Towel, water, goggles can be placed in the age group bin

8.35-8.45 Warm up jog and stretch with group

8.50-9.15 Boards Experienced nippers will paddle out the back. New members stay near shore to

build confidence and skills

9.15-9.40 Bodysurf / wades Shown correct technique catching waves and running in the water

9.40-10.05 Swim Experienced nippers will swim out the

back. New members stay near shore to build confidence and skills

10.05-10.30 Beach sprints Shown correct technique, relay changes

10.30 Roll Call Mark off name with an Age Manager before leaving beach.

10.45-11.30 March Past / R & R U11-15s meet on walkway for practice

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AGE GROUPS

U6 Surf Play 1 & U7 Surf Play 2 No beach or competitive evaluation

These age groups are designed as an educational program that gives nippers a non-competitive understanding of Surf Life Saving through fun and games along with instruc-tions on surf safety and surf awareness. Members in this age group participate only on Sunday. Nippers need to be 5 years old on Sept 30th 2013 to participate.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - Enjoyment, fun, group interaction, participation • Equal attention to water and beach events • Beach activities to emphasise games and group participation • Water activities are limited to shallow water near the water’s edge • No competition other than that involved in fun games • Learn beach awareness (Slip, Slop, Slap, Slurp, Wrap) & surf safety • Learn event rules by the time they are in U8s (Sprint, flags, wade, relays)

U8s - Surf Aware 1 Beach & Competition Evaluation : 25m run, 25m wade, 25m run

Surf Aware 1 is the first of the junior development awards. The focus is on understanding, identifying and demonstrating sunsmart guidelines and dangers that relate to themselves, as well as what it means to feel safe. They learn to recognize whether they are, or some-one else is, in an emergency situation and how to get help. Ecosurf discusses the beach environment and communities surf lifesavers operate in. Surf sports skills focus on; body-boarding, wading, dolphin-diving, beach sprint starts and beach flags starts.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - skill development, enjoyment, fun, group interaction, participation • Equal attention to water & beach events • Develop basic skills in events & have basic knowledge of rules • Improve confidence in surf • Ability to train in a group situation and develop “road rules” of squad training • Understanding training terminology • Has completed beach evaluation • Wading, duckdiving, grabbing sand under waves, swim to behind shorebreak • Boogie board paddling, catching broken waves, correct position on board, able to change direction • Understand rules, demonstrate sprint, flags, wade and relay

Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers

U6 & U7 1 - 2 sessions / week (learn to swim squad)

Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers

U8 Start at 2 sessions / week & increase if needed (learn to swim)

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U9s - Surf Aware 2 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 50m open water swim, 50m run

Competition Evaluation : 150m open water swim

Surf Aware 2 builds on Surf Aware 1. Personal Safety Networks are introduced so partici-pants are comfortable asking for help; Ecosurf talks about the impact surf lifesavers can have on the beach. Safety of self steps up a gear by introducing safety tips and the ability to identify hazardous surf conditions. As an U9, participants can begin to use a nipper board, so basic board positioning and paddling is introduced. Other surf sports skills focus on; body surfing, sand running technique and diving for a beach flag.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - skill development, enjoyment, fun, group interaction, participation • Equal attention to water & beach events • Developing skills in events & have knowledge of rules & improve confidence in surf • Recall surf awareness information & basic emergency care procedures • Ability to train in a group situation and develop “road rules” of squad training • Catch broken waves from standing, swim in surf with head down, swim into gutter • Board starts with skim, sit/pop, eskimo roll, catching unbroken wave, correct board position • Develop technique in beach events, able to do relay changeovers at speed • Has completed beach evaluation

U10s - Surf Safe 1 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 50m open water swim, 50m run


The first of the Surf Safe awards Surf Safe 1 begins to get a little more specific in its les-sons introducing a number of new topics. Participants will identify adults at the surf clubs they can ask to help them, in Ecosurf they focus on water conservation and in sun safety the spotlight is on the consequences of skin damage. Participants learn about rips, recognising unsafe behaviours and relating these areas to preventative actions. Resuscita-tion is introduced for the first time with an opportunity to experience CPR on a manikin. Rescue techniques are also introduced for the first time as participants learn to use body boards to assist distressed swimmers and experience rescue tubes. Surf sports skills focus on; entering and negotiating the surf on a board and beach relay baton changes.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - As above U9s plus below • Perform introductory self rescue skills • Understanding training terminology • Catching unbroken waves from swimming, swim to back break • All above with confidence and speed, slipstream • Continue to advance skills in all events, Knowledge of tactics in flags and wade • Has completed beach evaluation

Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers for development

U9s Start at 3 sessions / week & increase if needed Eg 2 x swim sessions, plus board skills

Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers for development

U10s Start at 3 sessions / week & increase if needed Eg 2 x swim sessions, plus board skills

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U11s - Surf Safe 2 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 100m open water swim, 50m run


Surf Safe 2 takes a significant step up in the level of content. As U11’s they have the ability to learn more technical aspects of lifesaving and are able to be more physical in surf sports skills. Participants are encouraged to persist when needing help and Ecosurf gets into ener-gy conservation. There is a strong focus on recognising ‘at risk’ people and recognising and managing patients suffering from a range of basic first aid cases. As a 10 year old par-ticipants can learn how to perform CPR and there is an opportunity to work towards a Re-suscitation Certificate. There is also a strong section on communication both interpersonal and through beach signage. There is a significant percentage of surf sports skills which focus on; board dismounts, catching waves on a board, board relay, surf swimming tech-niques, crouching beach sprint starts and ironman/ironwoman & cameron relay transitions.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - skill development, enjoyment, fun, group interaction, self confidence • Begin to concentrate more on specific area (beach/water) but still train at both • Work on “intermediate skills” and have reasonable knowledge of rules • Begin moderate endurance training to help with Iron and extra events now available • Increase confidence in surf and surf awareness • Promote good training ethics and desire to train to improve

U12s - Surf Smart 1 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 100m open water swim, 50m run


Surf Smart 1 continues similar to Surf Safe 2. Participants begin to learn about their rights and responsibilities as a member of SLSA, the Ecosurf lesson looks at how weather im-pacts on the beach environment. Personal health & wellbeing and sun safety is focused on skin cancer and staying fit and healthy respectively. The role of patrols is first introduced to this award as is the managing rips and using them to assist in rescues. As an 11 year old, participants can work towards a Basic Emergency Care Certificate (as well as a Resuscita-tion Certificate). This certificate comprises of lessons in the human body, complete basic first aid and resuscitation. Some more signals are introduced that compliment the first set previously learnt. Previous board skills come into play as participants learn how to conduct a board rescue. The focus of surf sports skills is to complete all the skills in each skill set and includes; rolling under a wave on a board, diving under large waves, beach sprint arm and leg drive and beach flags race strategies.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - skill development, enjoyment, fun, group interaction, self confidence • Hold body wave using arm, correct wading • Advanced board rescue skills. Negotiate surf using correct choices, late take offs • Speed drills introduced, fine tune skills on beach

Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers for competition

U11s 4-6 sessions / week Eg 2 x swim sessions, 1 x board session, 1 x iron session



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U13s - Surf Smart 2 Beach Evaluation : 100m run, 100m open water swim, 100m run


The last of the junior development awards, Surf Smart 2 looks to wrap up the skills and knowledge learnt in all the previous awards. Participants learn about what the SLSA Mem-ber Safety and Wellbeing Policy is, and in Ecosurf they tackle the issues of Global Warming and Climate Change and how they will impact on surf life saving. Surf Safety is wrapped up into the 10 Surf Safety Tips, Communication focuses on the importance of communicating with beach users, Patrols identifies other professional emergency services and participants will experience performing a tube rescue. Participants can work towards a Basic Emergen-cy Care Certificate. This certificate comprises of lessons in the human body, complete basic first aid and resuscitation. The focus of surf sports skills is on bringing all the skills learnt in previous awards together to participate in an event for each of the disciplines: board race, board rescue, surf race, run swim run, beach sprint, beach relay, beach flags, ironman/ironwoman and cameron relay.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - skill development, confidence, fitness, fun, team work, responsibility • Demonstrate surf awareness and emergency care • Begin moderate endurance training to help with Iron and extra events now available • Promote good training ethics and desire to train to improve

U14s - Surf Rescue Certificate Beach Evaluation : 100m run, 100m open water swim, 100m run


Up until the Under 14’s, the Junior Development Program, covers lessons in areas of surf lifesaving including surf awareness, first aid, resuscitation and surf sports skills to provide a learning pathway towards the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC). This is the introductory award for patrolling surf lifesavers and allows the recipient to take part in beach patrols. A member must be 13 years of age to sit the examination for this award. Completion of this award is a minimum requirement for participation in surf sports competition. Following their training, all SRC holders are required to complete some patrolling duties. These are important for the junior to utilize the skills that they have learnt.

• KEY OBJECTIVES - skill development, leadership, fitness, fun, team work, responsibility • Understand how to regulate training around school, holidays, exams • Promote training with Senior squad & attend senior carnivals once SRC obtained. • Provide serious trainers with log book to monitor training • Understand competitive pathways from Junior to Senior (Branch – State - National) • Technique / skill acquisition becomes more individual




U14s 6+ sessions / week Eg 4 x swim sessions, 2 x board session, 1 x iron session,

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My son turns 5 in October 2017, can he join then?

No, sorry, he needs to be 5 on the 30th September to join for that season. He will

be able to join the following season.

My child is currently 11 (12 in January 2018), what age group will he be in?

The age group that your child is, is the age they are as at the 30th September, therefore your child was 11 on the 30th Sept 2017 (turning 12 in January) and therefore is classed as being in the Under 12 age group (even though they turn 12 during the season).

Can I drop my children at nippers and leave?

No, it is absolutely necessary that a parent or designated guardian is at the

beach during the entire duration of nippers.

I have 3 children and can’t be with all groups at the same time?

That is fine. Parents of U6 & U7 children need to be with their group at all times.

Parents of U8-14s just need to inform the Age Manager where they will be if they

are not going to be with the group. My friend’s birthday puts him in a different age group. Can they be together?

Sorry we need to obey the policies set by SLSA that children are put into groups

where their birthday falls - they will be able to make new friends and still be able

to socialize before & after. How often do I bring my child to the beach?

Our Nipper Days are held each Sunday (start 17th Sept - 25th Feb with a few weeks off over Christmas). We understand that families are busy so the program doesn’t require 100% participation but your child will benefit from regular attend-ance. We also have mid-week specialized training sessions available to those who wish to improve their skills and fitness. Check the email newsletters and club notice board What does my child need?

Club cap and high visibility rash shirts are compulsory. Togs, water bottle, towel, goggles, sunscreen. Check out the apparel on pages 20-21 What do children do in Surf Life Saving?

Depending on their age group, Children will cover sprints and flags, swimming, board paddling, wading, basic CPR/ first aid skills, junior development and lots of FUN activities. They will also learn surf lifesaving skills, surf awareness, and intrinsically develop personal and emotional skills.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Junior Awards – what are these for my child?

Each age group award has sessions that they participate in to acquire relevant skills and knowledge. They will need to attend and participate in all of the compulsory sessions to attain the award. They must also complete the pool and Beach Evaluation to obtain the award.

Does my child have to be able to swim?

Yes, for U8-U14 age groups as they need to complete their Pool Evaluation including a swim and a float. U6 & U7s need to show competency in the pool. This is carried out before participating in any Junior Activities session to assess their swimming and self survival ability in the water. This will determine whether they can progress to Junior Activities. They will then be required to complete a Beach Evaluation (Run- Swim-Run) to participate in water activities. The next step is for them to train to complete their Competition Evaluation which allows them to compete at inter-club carnivals. Only those who wish to compete are required to complete the Competition Evaluation.

Is this a learn to swim program?

No. Although your child will benefit enormously and increase their confidence from exposure to open water based activities including swimming and board paddling. We do not provide specific learn to swim training or stroke correction. This is strongly encouraged to be taken up externally.

My child is not a strong swimmer / competitor but wants to be part of a team. Is there anything they can do?

YES! There are two traditional events - March Past and Rescue & Resuscitation (R&R). Both events are judged on accuracy and technique, not speed. Training is required to be competitive (just like swimming). See pg 7 for training times.

What can I do to help?

Parents can become involved in many areas of Club activity. Areas can include – helping at Sunday nipper days (Beach setup/pack down, helping run activities, being an age observer) carnival officiating, first aid officer, fundraising, providing water safety at Sunday nippers, training and carnivals (if you gain your Bronze Medallion), most of all supporting your child in their Junior Activities. All courses are covered in your Junior Associative membership.

What happens when my child finishes all the various Junior Activities age groups and awards?

The Junior Development Program is designed to gradually introduce your child into the role of a qualified Surf Lifesaver and assist in patrolling the beaches. They can continue to be involved in a variety of competition events if desired. They will undertake various other awards and learn many facets of community service involvement. They can be taught specialist areas of competition and compete both at a state and a national level.

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MEMBER SAFETY

Our club endeavors to provide the safest environment for all members participating in club activities to ensure minimal injury. This is done through

complying with SLSA Water Safety Policies, providing high quality water safety services and having club contingency plans in place.

Several measures have been established to ensure minimum risk.

The Chief Water Safety Officer or Junior Coach will complete a risk assessment before each activity commences which will also be monitored

throughout the activities by the Age Managers.

Identify hazards - rips, shallow bank, dumping waves, debris

Assess the risk - is the surf too dangerous?

Determine measures - will certain children/groups stay out of water?

Review, apply and monitor - have the conditions become worse?

Water Safety - that minimum Water Safety ratios are met and adhered to

It is important to respect the decision of the Age Manager or coach if they have limited your time or distance in the water.

Water Safety Risk Management Strategy Water Safety’s aim is to -

* Minimise nippers losing their craft * Minimise nippers bumping into each other * Ensuring the nippers ability can handle the conditions * Encourage and guide members in the water * Attend to any incidents if needed

Safety Signals - Nippers

SAFETY SIGNAL - ASSISTANCE NOT REQUIRED It is a good idea to have a safe signal such as “THUMBS UP” between a nipper and water safety to ensure the nipper is ok, in the case where they may lose their board or dumped by a wave. SAFETY SIGNAL - ASSISTANCE REQUIRED Remind nippers that if they do get into trouble and need assistance, the

signal is to put their arm straight up and remain calm (treading water and tak-ing deep breaths) until help arrives

If you have any concerns over the safety of your child, please see our

Water Safety Officer - Shannon Van Balen or Junior Co-ordinator, Tiarne Smith.

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INCIDENT RESPONSE

In the event of an incident such as a missing person or emergency, there is a process that has been devised that all members should be made aware of.

Sunday Nipper Days

Each Age group will have an “Observer” who will be overseeing water ac-tivities from the beach. They will carry a bag which will include an air horn, small first aid kit, roll call sheets and the Water Safety Guidelines booklet

including the rescue response checklist.

In an emergency, the observer will raise the alarm by sounding the air horn. This is the signal for all nippers & water safety to return to shore.

Nippers are to assemble for roll call at their age group flag. No parents are to be near the children or take their child until approved by the roll caller.

Water safety members are to head to the area where the horn has been

sounded & await instruction from the WSO who will instigate the SAR plan.

SURF SAFETY & EDUCATION

The majority of surf education will be provided on the beach, not in a class room or formal environment (except the SRC / Resuscitation course for the older age groups). The best way to teach surf safety is through physical demonstrations, drills/exercises and visual aids (such as spotting a rip).

Please note our Junior Activities Program is not a learn to swim program.

We strongly encourage your child to attend swim lessons. Being confident swimming in a pool contributes immensely to

being confident swimming in the ocean.

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CLUB COACHING

BMD Northcliffe Surf Club have what we believe is one of the best coaching facilities in Australia under the direction of Head Junior Coach, Chris Redler and Assistant Junior Coach Tiarne Smith. We also provide sessions for beach sessions, pool rescue and March Past / R&R.

Junior Development Training Squad Program

This program is available to all junior activities members in the U8-14 age groups who wish to improve their skills and fitness. Current training schedules are available from the club. The Coach has the ability to prevent any member who they feel does not have the skills to join the session. This is for the safety of all members. When entering the water all nippers must wear a hi-vis vest and club or hi-vis cap BOARD : Stroke correction, skills and race preparation : Some craft provided. : Competitors suggested to purchase their own craft : Surf & flat water sessions

RUN/SWIM : Beach or open water swimming session. : Involves beach running, swimming & bodysurfing : Bring goggles if needed

IRON : Board/Swim/Run includes changeovers, transitions, ins & outs : Surf & flat water sessions

BEACH : Running sessions include technique, fitness & core/strength work : Will require running gear including shoes, shorts and drink bottle

SHP : School Holiday Program : Mainly water activities / training each weekday of holidays : Sessions held at the club between 9-11am for U9-14 members

MARCH PAST : Working on accuracy and correct technique AND R&R : Marching drills and timing

POOL RESCUE : obstacle swims, manikin tows, patient carries. : Speed, technique and fin work. SURF RESCUE : Theory and physical components to study for exam paper and races

Any U8 wishing to train in open water must be able to complete the U9 beach evaluation.

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COMPETITION

Competition is quite possibly the most successful recruiting tool for the Surf Life Saving Movement. The Surf Sports program offers a wide range of competition

events for all ages culminating in the Junior Queensland Championship each year.

Who can compete? • U8-U14s who have completed their run-swim-runs & competition evaluation • Nippers who have obtained their age award can attend Branch or State • Carnivals are divided into U8-10 carnivals and U11-14 carnivals • Participants need to wear a fluoro pink singlet, club togs and club cap • Have paid the competition levy

Where are carnivals held? • Mainly held on the Gold Coast although some are held on the Sunshine Coast

How long do the carnivals go for? • U8-U10 Carnivals are usually held over one day • U11-U14 carnivals can be either 1 day, 2 day or 3 day events • Club warm up is at 7am, with marshalling at 7.45am, carnival starting 8am • Carnivals involve long hours so be prepared to be at the beach most of the day.

How to enter?

• For some endurance / specialty carnivals, members need to enter themselves • An online entry form will be emailed with the newsletter, approx 2-3 weeks

prior & needs to be filled in before the closing date or your child may miss out • It costs $11 per nipper to enter into a carnival but these costs are covered in

your membership fees. The club does not get a refund if you don't compete.

What to Bring? • BMD Northcliffe tents are provided for our members and families • You are more than welcome to bring your own umbrella/tent/chair & sit nearby • You will require plenty of water and good nutritional food to last the whole day • Suncream, nipper cap, club togs, high vis singlet, towel, goggles if needed &

warm clothes if the weather/wind turns

Club Craft • Foam boards are available for U9-13s • Limited fiberglass boards are available for U11-13s competitors at carnivals • Surf rescue mals available for U14 members when they complete the SRC • Club craft will be transported to the carnival via our board trailer • You need to bring back any craft used to the tent immediately after your race.

Team Selections?

• Team selections are made by the head coach, Chris Redler with input from the coaching staff and feedback from the Age Managers & coaching staff. The ultimate decision lies with Chris Redler

• Based on performance (not necessarily results) at previous carnivals, championship days, nipper days, training sessions. Surf conditions and time table also considered

• General carnivals : participation, Branch carnivals : qualifying, State : performance

• Team may include younger age group members if required

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CARNIVALS & EVENTS

There are a range of carnivals that members can enter throughout the year Nippers must have completed their competition evaluation to attend carnivals.

If you are unsure about whether or not your child should be entered into a carnival please speak to your Age Manager. Carnivals can be an exciting change from the normal nipper day

but with so many clubs attending, it can also be a daunting event for new nippers.

South Coast Branch (SCB) Point Lookout (North Stradbroke) to Burleigh Heads Point Danger Branch (PDB) Tallebudgera to Rainbow Bay (near NSW border) Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) - State centre comprises of over 36,000 members from 59 surf clubs within 6 Branches. All carnival fees are included in the Junior membership except where indicated with *

DATE Carnival Location Age

Group Comments

Sept/Oct Lennox Enduro* Lennox Head U10-17 Endurance Iron

23rd Sept Qld Endurance Championships Sunshine Coast U11 + Endurance events

7th Oct Junior Coolangatta Gold Coolangatta U14-17 Endurance Iron

28th Oct Cudgen Classic* Cudgen U10 + Endurance Iron

29th Oct Fastest Man on Sand Kurrawa U11+ Beach events

11th Nov U8-10s Little Dudes Kirra U8-10 All events for Gold

Coast clubs only

18th Nov Fastest Man on Sand Kurrawa U11+ Beach events

26th Nov Young Guns Kurrawa U11-15 Water events

TBA U8-10s Little Squirts TBA U8-10s Beach & water

events

9-10th Dec Gold Coast Youth Champs North Kirra U11-15 All events for Gold

Coast clubs only

3-4 Feb Branch Champs TBA U11-15 All events, 11-14 State qualifier

17th Feb Young Guns Teams TBA U11-15 Water team

events

2-4 Mar Qld Youth Champs

Alexandra Headland U11-15 All events,

all Qld clubs

14-15 Apr Youth Aussies Perth U14-15 All events, all clubs

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PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT & BENEFITS OF BEING A MEMBER

For more information, please read our Junior Activities Parent Guide

We are a family club & we need the help of every family to share the workload so that we can continue to maintain a high standard & enjoyable environment for everyone.

Running a successful club of this size only comes from the ongoing commitment of volunteers and help offered by parents.

Please note the following expectations the club requires from their nipper parents.

• As a parent or guardian you are REQUIRED to be at the beach at all times during Sunday activities. Your child remains your responsibility. Medication, trips to the toilet and the individual general welfare of each child on Northcliffe beach is the responsibility of the parent / guardian. Nippers is NOT a child minding program. U6 & U7s nipper parents need to be with the age group at all times.

• It is club policy that at least one parent registers as a member (Associative). You are then able to assist with beach and water based activities, (see below)

• At all times, abide by the Member Code of Conduct (see notice board at club)

It is of great importance that BMD Northcliffe has a depth of personnel to call on during activities to provide our junior members a safe, educational surf awareness program whilst developing their skills.

Officials • Help with the running of the carnivals either by judging, marshalling competitors,

presenting medals, recording results or starting races. • You will need to complete a Level 1 Surf Official course. 3 hours course, plus

practical component at a carnival. Course - 7th November

Water Safety • Water safety mainly spend their time monitoring nippers in the water/shoreline on

nipper days and/or carnivals either on rescue boards, swimming with tubes/ fins • You need to have either a current Surf Rescue Certificate or Bronze Medallion • 1 week course (4 full days plus exam), or 8 week course (Sunday mornings 4.5hrs)

Observer • Required for Sunday Nipper days, observers “keep an eye on” water activities from

the beach of their Age Group. • You will need to complete an Observer Certificate course. (2 hour course)

Beach Setup Task Force • Responsible for the set up / pack up of equipment at carnivals and nipper days • Depending on the amount of volunteers we have, you may be asked to help on a

few nipper days setting up and/or putting away of equipment and/or at a carnival.

We are always looking for parents to help with a variety of tasks. Please don't hesitate to put your hand up and ask your Age Manager if they need any help. You will need to hold a current working with children Blue card. Please see Tiarne for forms if needed.

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APPAREL

Compulsory at Sunday Nipper days: Club age cap and high visibility rash shirt (hot pink)

Compulsory at open water activities : High visibility singlet (hot pink)

Compulsory at inter-club carnivals : Club cap, club togs and high visibility singlet (hot pink)

We encourage all members to wear the club swimming costume. Apparel for adults also available too.

Nipper apparel will be available at the Sign On Day or at nipper days. Outside of these times, please see the reception at the club from 7.30am

LOST PROPERTY

Please name all your children’s belongings with a black permanent marker preferably on a part of your item that can be seen. The amount of rashies, togs, towels, water bottles, etc that is left behind on a Sunday is astounding. • There is a lost property bin in the club near the notice boards.

SILICON SWIM CAPS

$15.00

ONE

SIZE

$20.00

BONDS KIDS LONG SLEEVE WETSHIRTS

SIZES 4 - 14

Some sizes

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sold out

$10.00

KIDS WETSHIRTS

SIZES 6 - 14

UMBRELLAS

$30.00

$15.00

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$70 Aztec

GIRLS ONE PIECE

SIZES 4 - 14

BOYS SWIMWEAR

SIZES 4 - 14

$45

FINZ COMPRESSION

SIZES 4 - 12

KIDS WET SINGLETS

REVERSIBLE AGE CAPS LYCRA CAPS

$15.00 $15.00

U9 U10 U8 U6 & U7 U11 - U14

$45.00

FINZ LONG SLEEVE

$25.00

HIGH VIS SINGLETS

SIZES 6 - 14

$35.00

SIZES 6 - 14

$60 (right) Stars

$40 Flower

GIRLS BIKINI

SIZES 4 - 14

$65 Stars

SIZES 4 - 14

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NAME: Andrew Moore

POSTION: Vice President Junior Development

NAME: David Shields (Shieldsy)

POSITION: Club President

EMAIL: [email protected]

NAME: Lee Vrolyks (Lee Lee)

POSITION: Office Manager

EMAIL: [email protected] INFO ON: General club enquiries

NAME: Mark Williams (Wally)

POSITION: Director of Surf Sports

EMAIL: [email protected] INFO ON: Senior carnivals, U14s+ training

NAME: Tiarne Smith POSITION: Junior Activities Co-ordinator Assistant Junior Coach EMAIL: [email protected] INFO ON: Junior Activities (training, carnivals) Sunday nippers, memberships, blue cards

NAME: Caroline Fildes

POSITION: Lifesaving & Education Manager

EMAIL: [email protected] INFO ON: Award courses (eg Bronze), patrols

NAME: Mackenzie Hynard (Macca)

POSITION: Lifesaving & Education Manager Assist


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NAME: Karyn Wood

POSITION: Club Registrar

NAME: Gavin Hill

POSITION: U14-17s Head Coach


MOB: 0408 854 771

Communication • Email - the most effective form of communication is our emailed newsletter which

is distributed regularly. A monthly senior newsletter is also emailed. If you don't receive these emails, please advise Tiarne of your address.

• Website - Our website provides all information regarding club news, upcoming, events, training etc. It also provides information on our Supporters Club.

• Notice board - is located within the club near our training room. Events are post-ed on here as well as copies of the training schedule.

• Facebook - Like our BMD Northcliffe Nippers & our BMD Northcliffe Surf Club page • Instagram - check out BMD_Northcliffe_Nippers for all the latest photos • Texts - If we need a message to be communicated quickly, we will send out

a text message. Eg if a Sunday Nipper day is to be cancelled

Contact Details

BMD Northcliffe Surf Club Cnr. Garfield Tce. & Thornton St, Surfers Paradise

P.O. Box 980, Surfers Paradise, Qld, 4217 PH: 07 5539 8091 FX: 5531 7071

Email: [email protected] Web: www.bmdnorthcliffe.com.au

NAME: Shannon Van Balen

POSTION: JA Chief Water Safety Officer

NAME: Chris Redler

POSITION: Head Junior Coach


MOB: 0424 257 112

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Competency Beach Evaluation

(Run-Swim-Run) U9-14s (Run-Wade-Run) U8s

No beach competency for U6 / U7s

Re-train for Pool Evaluation

May participate in shallow water

activities at clubs discretion

Participate in learning outcomes

for Age Award

Is the child going to compete at

Carnivals?

Re-train to build up to competition

distance

Re-train for Competency

Beach Evaluation (Run-Swim-Run)

Train to further develop surf skills

Complete Competition Evaluation

Enter into carnival Child competes

Child fulfills Age educational

requirements

Child can compete at Branch and State Titles

Continue to participate in club

training

Complete Junior Age Award Certificate

Successful

Unsuccessful

Unsuccessful Successful

Yes No

Successful Unsuccessful

Successful

Child fulfills Age educational

requirements

Complete Junior Age Award Certificate

Pool Evaluation SIGN ON DAY

Sun 7th & 28th Aug 8.30-10.00am @ TSS The Southport School

Documents

Junior information booklet 1718 - BMD Northcliffe Surf ...northcliffesurfclub.com.au/cmsf/...Junior_Information_Booklet_1718.pdf · Evaluation Skills Process Flow Chart Page 24