Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club Members Handbook

Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club Members Handbook Issued 8 September 2017 1 P age

TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Item Page 1 Welcome from the President 4 2 Club History 5 3 Management Committee Members 6 4 Membership 8 5 Opportunities for Involvement 11 6 Methods of Communication 11 7 Safety 11 8 Club Clothing 12 9 Awards Available to Members 13 9.1 Course Requirements Surf Rescue Certificate Bronze Medallion IRB Crew and Driver First Aid Advanced Resuscitation Radio Officer Junior Age Manager 9.2 Proficiency 9.3 Taking Part in a Bronze Course Pool Evaluation Form by Coach (for the 200m or 400m swim) 16 10 Active Cadets and Juniors 17 11 Active Seniors 17 12 Patrols 17 13 Annual Senior Club Awards 17 14 Age Groups for Senior Competition 19 15 Carnivals for Seniors 19 16 Summary of Surf Sports Events for Seniors 19 17 SLSQ Code of Conduct and Club Policies 19 NIPPERS 18 What is Nippers? 20 19 Roles in Junior Activities 21 Who s who 20 Parental Involvement Opportunities 24 21 Current Areas where we need Assistance 24 Officials Water Safety IRB Crew and Drivers Assistant Age Managers 22 Age Groups and Awards Links to Age Groups/Skills and relevant awards 25 2 P age

23 Proficiencies required for each Age Group Assessment Dates 2016-7 Overview of Evaluation Requirements by Age Group Pool Evaluation Form (if done by Coach) Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation Flowchart Junior Competition Skill Ocean Swim explanation 24 Event Descriptions Surf Sports Water Safety Ratios Pool Rescue Events 25 Carnivals Club Championships 3 point Carnivals North Australian Championships Wide Bay Branch Championships North v South State Youth Championships U11-U17 Carnival Agnes Water Australian Youth Championships 27 28 29 30 31 31 33 26 Annual Junior Trophies and Awards 36 27 SLSQ Member Recognition 36 Breaka Under 14 Junior Life Saver of the Year Award 28 Commonly asked questions 37 29 The many ways you can become involved at Yeppoon Surf Club 38 CLUB WIDE DOCUMENTS AND CALENDAR 30 Craft and Equipment Investment Strategy 40 31 Developing Club Relationships - Our Club Buddy System 41 32 The Club Strategic Plan, Action Plan Review and Goals for 2017-42 2018 32 Season Calendar 46 3 P age

1 WELCOME FROM THE PRESIDENT The 2017/18 season is upon us again and I would like to welcome all the new members to your club and the return of our loyal existing members. There s a role for everyone in Surf Life Saving, and the experiences and opportunities that you ll face each day are never the same. The skills you learn along the way will not only save lives and help the community, but potentially put you on the pathway to places you never thought possible. You will also meet people from all walks of life, form lifelong friendships and have fun along the way. Two years ago the club was smashed by cyclone Marcia and we had a year of rebuilding. In the 2016/17 season we had a 37% increase in membership, a 52% increase in nipper membership and a 13% increase in patrol hours. These figures are extraordinary given the current economic down turn in our region. This season we are going to build on the great efforts from last season. Again, I would like to thank you for your commitment to the Yeppoon SLSC. And remember to always swim between the red and yellow flags. If we can t see you we can t save you. Best wishes Mark Gwynne 4 P age

2 CLUB HISTORY The Yeppoon Surf Life Saving Club dates back to 1918. The Club was actually formed in 1926 and called the Yeppoon First Aid and Life Saving Club. During 1931 the club members gained 48 awards and held its first Surf Carnival on Sunday 4 December 1932. On the same day, the Club held examinations for the Surf Bronze Medallion. This event attracted 4000 spectators from as far afield as Gladstone and Dingo. The first clubhouse was built in 1930 at the cost of $600. The next day a cyclone hit and the club and forty bathing sheds on the beach were destroyed. The club moved into buildings adjoining the Beach Front Café following the cyclone, and this was the club s home until 1953. A new club was then built and housed the club until 1976. After countless loan applications and building designs the first floor of the current building was opened 29 January, 1977. Extensions on the building were conducted in 1979 and 1984 and a new deck and roof was built in 2012. In February 2015, the club suffered extensive damage as a consequence of Cyclone Marcia. Over the following twelve month period, major building works were completed with the entire upper floor and deck refurbished. A new period in the club dawned, with the refurbished deck bar becoming a vibrant, and very well patronised, social setting. The club has, and continues to grow it membership and capabilities year on year. In 2016-17 the Club was named Club of the Year for Wide Bay Capricorn Branch and contested this prestigious award at the State Awards of Excellence Dinner in August 2017. While we missed out on the award at State Level, is was testament to the great work of our members and puts us in a great position for 2017-18 and beyond. 5 P age

3 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS PRESIDENT MARK GWYNNE DEPUTY PRESIDENT -OPERATIONS SAFETY OFFICER JASON THOMPSON TREASURER YOUTH COORDINATOR MARK SWAFFIELD SECRETARY BBQ COORDINATOR NICOLE FARRINGTON CHIEF TRAINING OFFICER KIRSTY GLITHERO CLUB CAPTAIN U10 AGE MANAGER EMILY GLITHERO (supported by Jason Thompson) 6 P age

DIRECTOR OF SURF SPORTS JUNIOR COACHING DIRECTOR RICHARD NEWTON DIRECTOR JUNIOR ACTIVITIES SAM MILFULL CRAFT CAPTAIN GARY WILKINS GEAR & EQUIPMENT OFFICER GRAHAM HEMSON IRB CAPTAIN LAURIE JOHANSEN MEDIA ADVISOR SURF BOAT CAPTAIN VANESSA HEMSON MAX BENNETT SURF BOAT VICE CAPTAIN KIERNAN GETTINBY FIRST AID OFFICER EMILY GLITHERO 7 P age

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY KATH BENNETT 4 MEMBERSHIP New Members We welcome new members at any time. The membership application process is completed online, and our secretary or members of the committee can sit with you at the Club and work through the process if required. Payment of fees can be made via direct debit, or by cash or EFTPOS at the Club Office (at the top of the stairs on the beach side). The Club bank details are: BSB: 034231 Account Number: 148 147 A Birth Certificate is required for any new member under the age of 18. For any members under the age of 14 (in Nippers or Junior Lifesaving age groups) an adult must also join with the young member. Any patrolling members or volunteer over the age of 18 must have a Blue Card, or an Exemption Card. This must be produced when joining the first time. Blue Card forms are available from the Secretary for those who need to apply. The application process is coordinated by the Club on behalf of SLSQ. Renewing Members Renewing members will receive an email with a link to renewing their membership and the details to enable payment of membership fees. Membership Fees Fees for the 2017-2018 are: Membership Type Definition Price Junior A member in U14 or younger age group $90.00 Award/Active Member Associate Member Any member aged 15 or older who is active and participates in training or courses to achieve Life Saving Awards (can include First Aid, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques, Surf Rescue Certificate, Bronze etc see the full list of Awards in subsequent sections). NB these awards are generally free Any member aged 15 or older who does not seek to complete Awards or Training $105.00 $125.00 Family Membership Any combination of the above (generally when it is more cost $270.00 8 P age

effective to do so at the member s discretion) Any member who rejoins or a new member who joins and pays membership fees by 3pm on the Open Day is eligible to win their membership fees back. You must be on the deck to win! Membership application process for new members Our membership team can step you through the process, and then help you set up a profile on the SLSA Members Area which is on line. Once you have a username and password you can access your membership details on line. Membership Renewal for Existing Members Returning Members can do the following to renew their membership: 1. Go to www.portal.sls.com.au 2. Log in to the Members Area (follow the prompts to create an account if you don t have one, or to get your password if you have forgotten it) 3. Click on Memberships at the top of the screen (towards the LHS) 4. Click on the Renew link on the RHS 5. Check all your details and update them where required. Please ensure your email address is correctly entered 6. If you are a part of a family, it will ask if you want to update Family Group details. Click yes and update anything you need to there. 7. Follow the prompts to finish and it will discuss Payment. DO NOT CLICK ON THE LINK directing you to pay on this page. PAYMENT The preferred method for payment is direct debit to the Club via internet banking. Details are as follows: Account Name: Yeppoon Surf Lifesaving Club BSB: 034 231 Account: 148147 Please enter SURNAME MSHIP in the reference eg SMITH MSHIP If you do not wish to pay via this method, we can accept cash or EFTPOS at the Club. 9 P age

Queensland State Government Get Started Vouchers Round 10 of Get Started Vouchers closes on 27 September, 2017 (there may be more rounds after this date) The program provides eligible children and young people aged 5 up to 17 (inclusive) who can least afford to join a sport or recreation club, with a voucher valued at up to $150 for membership and/or registration fees. It should be noted that vouchers are issued on a first come, first served basis; therefore there is no guarantee that a child or young/person will obtain a voucher. Nearly 4000 clubs have registered for the program. Clubs can apply for registration for Get Started Vouchers at any time. Registration is valid for the entire program period so there is no need to register for each round. Fact sheets for clubs, parents/guardians/carers and referral agents can be viewed at http://www.qld.gov.au/recreation/sports/funding/getinthegame/getstarted/. The factsheets provide an overview of the eligibility criteria and application process. Insurance Club membership includes insurance this is approximately $25 per member and is included in your membership fees. For this reason, use of club equipment is restricted to club members only. How are your membership fees used? Your annual membership fees are spent on: Operational patrol expenses equipment, fuel, repairs and maintenance; Administration costs to produce and process membership forms, newsletters, paperwork; Nominations for some carnivals; Office supplies; Courses and awards; Electricity and rates; Purchase of boards and equipment; Board and equipment maintenance; Tents, tables, chairs; End of year break ups; Trophies; Cleaning; Phone and internet expenses; Website costs; Club advertising; Club maintenance and repairs. Some clubs may have lower membership fees, but at Yeppoon we do not charge for hire of any equipment for training or competition nor do we charge for any training. 10 P age

5 OPPORTUNITIES FOR INVOLVEMENT The Surf Life Saving movement offers a range of opportunities for involvement by members across a range of areas. The best way to investigate how you could be involved is to access the SLSQ website and click on the Pathways link: SLSQ website Pathways http://lifesaving.com.au/ http://lifesavingpathways.com.au/ Once you have looked at these sites and you require more information please contact the Club President (Mark Gwynne), Director of Junior Activities (Sam Milfull) or Club Secretary (Nicole Farrington), and they can help establish your pathway. More information is included in Section 29. 6 METHODS OF COMMUNICATION Keeping members informed of all current matters is a challenging task. We are obligated to use Surfguard as a means of communicating via email or group text. If you have multiple mobile numbers on membership details for a single family, any group text will go to each mobile listed. Note that if you do receive an email or text from the Surf Club, they are a NO REPLY service. The club also has a new website and a Facebook page. If you wish to get a message out via these forums, please send it to secretary@yeppoonslsc.com.au. Vanessa Hemson is our Club Media advisor and all information will go to her. Website address: Facebook: Newsletters: Nippers Newsletter: http://yeppoonslsc.com.au/ https://www.facebook.com/yeppoon-surf-life-saving-club-659526447392059/ The Club will issue a monthly newsletter to keep members up to date with developments. This newsletter will be emailed to all members via Surfguard A Nippers Newsletter is emailed to all members at regular intervals during the season. In 2017-18 this newsletter will be incorporated into the monthly Club Newsletter. At any other time during the month it will be issued separately as it will be a recap of what may have happened in the previous week and includes information about upcoming events. 7 SAFETY Safety on the beach Sunscreen must be applied prior to starting Junior Activities. All participants in water activities must wear a pink vest (not faded). No jewellery can be worn during any events or activities. Sun smart practices are encouraged when participants are not in the water or on the beach competing (ie Slip, Slop, Slap, Wrap). 11 P age

Personal Safety All nippers are given a special presentation by one of our Senior Club members on Personal Safety. In addition to this, everyone is reminded to take care and look out for each other. Equipment use Fibreglass boards can only be used in competitions by nippers from Under 11 age group up. Younger age groups can use the foam boards, and the Green Caps can use the boogie boards or special Green Caps Boards. The large Surf Rescue Boards (Mals) are used by aged U14 and up. All boards must be washed down and put back into storage areas after use. Skis & rescue boards Only registered members with their Bronze Medallion are allowed to use the skis. All craft must be washed after use. For more information on Ski use, members should approach one of our regular paddlers (eg Gary Wilkins, Kevin Ohl, Max Bennett, Richard Newton etc). IRB (Inshore Rescue Boat) The IRB may only be driven and crewed by members with Driver and Crew accreditation, or when being trained by an instructor. To be eligible for this training, members must have their Bronze. New IRB crew are always welcome and enquiries should be made with the IRB Captain, Laurie Johansen or Club Captain and Chief Training Officer, Kirsty Glithero. ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) The ATV can only be driven by members who have received the appropriate training. Patrol Captains can or the Chief Training Officer, Kirsty Glithero, can assist with more information regarding this. 8 CLUB CLOTHING Club apparel is available from the Clothing Shop (on ground level facing the ocean), which is open Sunday mornings during the season. In the Clothing Store you can purchase the following (in addition to special shirts and apparel that may become available during the season): Stinger suits; Pink Vests; Club caps (blue and white); Club hats; Some swimwear. The club has a supply arrangement with the clothing manufacturer, Engine. Members will be supplied with a catalogue and order form and will be required to lodge these forms by the end of September. A club order will then be placed, with delivery expected within 6-8 weeks. This process will be repeated during the season as required, and will be organised by our Clothing Coordinator, Kathy King. 12 P age

9 AWARDS AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS No matter what your motivation for becoming a lifesaver is, there will always be a personally satisfying challenge ahead. Apart from the benefits of health, fitness, friendship, competition, knowledge, leadership and being able to put something back into the community, there are always lifesaving awards to be gained, with the majority of these awards now nationally recognised. Surf lifesavers start young with Active cadets (13 to 15 years), Active juniors (15 to 18) years and Active seniors (18 and over). Cadets receive on the job training while on patrol, while the Juniors are involved in all areas of lifesaving and are required to perform patrol duties. All lifesavers are encouraged to gain extra awards to improve their skills. Some of the awards we offer and their minimum age requirements are: Perform CPR Age 10 Surf Rescue Certificate 13 years Radio Operators Certificate 13 years Apply First Aid 14 years Bronze Medallion / Cert. II in Water Safety (Aquatic division) 15 years Advanced Resuscitation Techniques 15 years IRB Crewperson s Certificate 15 years Training Officer Certificate Age 16 Silver Medallion IRB Driver s Award 17 years ATV Operator 17 years Silver Medallion Life Support 17 years Silver Medallion Basic Beach Management 17 years Gold Medallion Advanced Lifesaving 18 years Our Junior/Youth/Cadets should aspire to achieving these awards in this order as they progress in their development. These are just a few of the awards that are on offer once you join the lifesaving movement. 9.1 COURSE REQUIREMENTS Yeppoon SLSC offers nationally accredited training to its members covering a range of awards and units of competency. Whether you wish to patrol our beautiful but sometimes hazardous beaches wearing the Red & Yellow uniform of our iconic lifesaving movement, assist with the development of our future life savers with water safety duties, or simply gain an emergency care award that will be of great benefit in everyday life, Yeppoon SLSC can help achieve your goal. The following is a guide to the Pre Requisites for the many courses available through Training & Education at Yeppoon SLSC. 13 P age

Surf Rescue Certificate Must be 13 years of age at date of final assessment Have completed a 200mtr swim in less than five minutes in a pool of not less than 25mtrs in length (must be completed prior to training in surf or deep water). This award is open to all members and will allow members to patrol and assist with water safety duties. The first SRC course dates will be advised ASAP. See Kirsty or Sam for more details on this course. Bronze Medallion/ Certificate II Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) Must be 15 years of age at date of final assessment Have completed a 400m swim in less than nine minutes in a pool not less than 25mtrs in length (must be completed prior to training in surf or deep water). Training for this course will involve: Surf awareness and survival skills; Rescue procedures; Team work and patrol procedures; Emergency care & Resuscitation; Anatomy and Physiology. A reasonable level of fitness is required to undertake this course as it involves run/swim/run components as well as rescue scenarios using various rescue equipment in the surf, all of which are assessed at the end of the training course. Course duration is usually each Sunday morning over an 6-8 week period. Other courses available to Yeppoon SLSC members: IRB Crew Award Must be 15 years of age at date of assessment Current proficient holder of Bronze Medallion Silver Medallion IRB Driver Must be 17 years of age at date of assessment Hold a proficient IRB Crew award Hold a QLD Marine Licence Apply First Aid (HLTFA311A) Must be 14 years of age at date of assessment Advanced Resuscitation Techniques Certificate (ARTC-HLTFA404C) Must be 15 years of age at date of Assessment 14 P age

Candidates must also hold one of the following qualifications: HLTFA301C Apply First Aid HLTFA201B Provide basic life support (found in Cert II) HLTCPR201B Provide CPR. Radio Officers Course Must be 13 years of age at date of assessment Note this course is currently under review. Junior Age Managers Course Must be 16 years of age at date of assessment Must hold a current working with children s blue card (if over 18 years) Recommended to complete the Observers award as a minimum, otherwise SRC/Bronze Medallion. NB Age Managers for Green Caps (U6-U7) must be a minimum 18 years old 9.2 PROFICIENCY To become proficient for any award, the following must be completed: Any timed pool swim MUST be completed prior to the proficiency or else you will not be able to start; Pool swim times can be taken by any level 1 swim coach (proof to be supplied). A copy of this form is included on the following page. This form can be given to the Instructor/Coach to sign off on proficiencies for a Club swimmer; All members must complete the relevant Award theory component. Contact the Club for the next club proficiency training and exams, watch the Facebook page and the Club website and look out for emails from Surfguard. 9.3 TO TAKE PART IN A BRONZE MEDALLION/CERTIFICATE II COURSE You must be a minimum of 15 years; Have the ability to swim 400 meters in the time of 9 minutes or less. The course will be run over a period of approximately 8 weeks, generally on a Sunday. During this time, you will be taught the skills to become an active lifesaver and then assessed on what you have learnt. 15 P age

9.3.1 Proficiency Documents Do you want to complete your proficiency paper online? Click here to create an account and complete your paperwork. Alternatively, if you are having troubles opening this link or have a Mac computer please visit www.lifesavingonline.com.au Pool Form for SRC or Bronze Candidates 16 P age

10 ACTIVE CADETS AND JUNIORS Cadets are a minimum age of 14 through to 17. Cadets complete their final year of Nippers (U14) doing their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), which is the minimum requirement to be an Active Patrol member. When a Cadet completes his/her Bronze Medallion, which is the next proficiency, they become an Active Junior member until they turn 18. 11 ACTIVE SENIORS Active Seniors are members aged 18+ who hold the minimum Bronze Medallion. Active Seniors are able to complete patrols and compete in a range of carnivals, culminating in the annual National titles. For those who are less competitive, being an active member is an opportunity to perform a community service with like-minded people who become good friends, while also keeping fit. 12 PATROLS Patrolling the beach is the most important role of the Club. Our first priority is to provide and maintain a safe beach environment for those members of the public who wish to swim or relax at the beach. Our Patrol season runs from September until April, with Patrol teams manning the beach on Saturday 1pm - 5pm and Sundays 9am 5pm. We also patrol on Public Holidays, with hours of patrol extended on School Holidays. Members are involved in rolling rosters for Patrol in allocated Patrol Teams. There is also a Patrol Team that are dedicated to providing Water Safety for the Nippers Program on Sunday mornings from 9am 11am. 13 ANNUAL AWARDS At our Annual Presentation Night, the following Awards are presented. Some award winners are then nominated for the corresponding category at Branch Level, for potential recognition at that level. U14 Resuscitation U15 Resuscitation U17 Resuscitation U19 Resuscitation Senior Resuscitation U15 Board U15 Female Handicaps Kraatz Family Trophy J Thompson Family Trophy Olde Family Trophy Frank Bryson Trophy President s Cup Matthew Cumming Trophy Cassandra Segdmann Trophy 17 P age

Female Beach Events Club Champions U15 Male U15 Female U17 Male U19 Female Veterans Male 30-39 Male 40-49 Female 40-49 Male 50+ Best Patrol Members Top Patrol Team Long Service Patrol Awards (5, 10, 15, 20 years) Patrol Captain Service Awards (5, 10, 15, 20 years) Long Service Award (25 years) Over 100 hours patrolling in a season Gold Medallion Club Assessor of the Year Club Trainer of the Year Best Cadet Member Best Junior Member Best New Member Best Member Male Female Best Club Member Most Consistent and Cooperative Best Club Supporter Sporting Excellence Awards Overall Club Champion Beverly Harding Trophy Lennox Trophy Ray Young Trophy Pedwell Trophy William Cumming Trophy Ron Harding Trophy Ray Young Trophy Regals Dental Trophy John Hamrey Trophy Beak Trophy Aggregate Consulting Trophy Club Trophy John Banks Trophy Mark Brown Trophy Fiesta Cruises Trophy Ernie Bryson Trophy Rothery Trophy Wooler Family Trophy Peg and Harold Hansen Trophy Peter Gould Trophy Of great significance is the Beverly Harding Memorial Trophy, run by Ron Speed Harding. Ron has been at Yeppoon Surf Club longer than anyone (I am not doing his reputation any justice) but the Trophy in honour of his wife is a beach sprint and flags series over ten rounds held during the season for female competitors only. Sam Milfull will assist Speed in promoting this and the rounds will be run on Sundays. All female members are encouraged to participate. 18 P age

Ron Speed Harding 14 AGE GROUPS FOR SENIOR COMPETITION Competitors are organised into the following Age Groups at and SLSA Competition: Under 15; Under 17; Under 19; Under 21; Open; Masters (30+). 15 CARNIVALS FOR SENIORS The following carnivals for our senior members include, but are not limited to: Coolangatta Gold 7-8 th October, 2017 Club Championships (Senior dates TBC, junior dates are 26 November and 28 January would be great to run them all on the same day) North Australian Championship Mackay Harbour Beach 3-5 November 2017 Fastest Man on Sand (three dates on calendar) WBCB Premiership Series (dates on calendar) Beverly Harding Beach Sprint and Flags Trophy for Female members (multiple dates on calendar) WBCB Surf Rescue Championships Emu Park 2-3 December 2017 U11-U17 Agnes Water carnival (Sunday 11 th February - after U11-17 Nth v Sth on the 10 th ) State Surf Rescue Championships Bundaberg 16-18 February 2018 Senior Branch Championships 23-25 February 2018 Yeppoon SLSC State Masters Championships Maroochydore 16-18 March, 2018 Australian Championships Scarborough Beach WA 16-17 April, 2018 16 SUMMARY OF SURF SPORTS EVENTS FOR SENIORS For a full list and explanation of events that Juniors Seniors can compete in, please access the link below to our Club website: http://yeppoonslsc.com.au/surf-sports/ 17 SLSQ CODE OF CONDUCT & CLUB POLICIES The SLSQ Code of Conduct and SLSQ Child & Youth Risk Management Strategy can be accessed at: http://yeppoonslsc.com.au/members/documents-and-policies/ 19 P age

NIPPERS HANDBOOK 18 WHAT IS NIPPERS? If you re thinking of introducing your child to lifesaving, then Junior Activities is for you. Junior Activities is open to children from the age five up to 13 years (age for a season is calculated as of midnight September 30). Children must be at least 5 years of age on or before midnight 30th September 2017 to be old enough to participate in the 2017/2018 Nipper season. The table below shows age groups based on the month/year of the child s birth: Surf lifesaving is an amazing activity for growing a child s confidence, knowledge and skills in the beach environment. Not only will your child have fun and meet new friends, they will become part of an iconic organisation that has served the Australian community for over 100 years. The program is focused on play, participation and fun. It offers an educational pathway through the delivery of the Junior Development Resource Kit which is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while participating in lessons that will develop them to become a knowledgeable participant in both lifesaving and sport. Before the start of the Junior Activities season each child is required to complete a Preliminary Skills Assessment designed to ensure that each child demonstrates a standard of competence in an aquatic environment. These are coordinated by our Junior Activates team, however an accredited swim coach can sign off on the proficiency using the form included in Section 23. 20 P age

During the season, all nippers compete an Age Specific National Award (which are outlined later in this document in Section 22). Lifesaving is something for the whole family to get involved in, and there are many supporting roles that you can play as a parent of a child involved in Junior Activities (see Sections 20 and 29). 19 ROLES IN JUNIOR ACTIVITIES Overview of Junior Activities Personnel The following links outline the roles in the Junior Committee. If you are interested in a vacant role, please talk to Sam Milfull. Position (click on each link) Junior Activities Chairperson Junior Activities Programs Coordinator Junior Activities Training & Education Officer Season 2017 2018 Volunteer Sam Milfull Junior Activities Deputy Hayley Ohl 21 P age

Chairperson Junior Activities Secretary Junior Activities Treasurer Junior Activities Team Manager Vacant Vacant Richard Newton Junior Activities Registrar Vacant Junior Activities Chief Water Safety Officer - Supervisor This role will be shared more to come Junior Activities Canteen Coordinator Kevin Ohl Kara Martin Junior Activities Uniform & Clothing Officer Kath King Junior Activities Gear Steward Graham Hemson 22 P age

BBQ Coordinators Nicole Farrington Imke Adamson 23 P age

Junior Activities Age Manager Green Caps (Under 6-7) Isobel Farrington Under 8 Chester Macdonald Lindsey Ward Under 9 Kylie Jones Under 10 Emily Glithero Under 11 John Lynch Shane Page Under 12 Under 13 Jacinta Slater Steve Paskin Under 14 Zach Paskin 24 P age

20 PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIES There are many ways parents can become involved in Surf Lifesaving. These are outlined in the SLSQ Pathway link http://lifesavingpathways.com.au/ however some of the ways you could help out with nippers include: As an Age Manager or assistant; Water Safety; As an IRB driver or crew member (Bronze Medallion is the prerequisite); As a First Aid officer; As an Official for the Carnivals held 3-4 times a season; Helping in the canteen on a Sunday; Helping with administration, registrations, or carnival nominations; Acting a gear steward helping look after equipment; Helping with beach set up on Sundays; Helping in the clothing store on Sunday mornings; Acting as a meet and greet person for new members; As a Publicity Officer; Promotions or media liaison; Club Photographer photographing the action during the year and on Sundays generally; Or one of the vacant roles in Section 19. 21 CURRENT AREAS WHERE WE NEED ASSISTANCE Participating in carnivals involves each club providing a certain number of Officials, Water Safety Personnel and IRB Drivers and Crew. Some of our longer term Nipper parents are moving on, so these roles are very desperately needed to be filled. A quick description of each role, the training and the likely level of commitment required by these volunteers is below: Role Prerequisites / Training Time Commitments Benefits Official Participate in one theoretical training After the first Free lunch and drinks day and then help officiate at a smaller carnival. This is run by Branch weekend, Officials can then officiate at any at all events J Best seat in the house Trainers and will be done mid-season carnival YSLSC is as some carnivals, involved in parents are not allowed on the beach You ll also get a Shirt! IRB Drivers and Crew Age 17+ Need to have Bronze Medallion and have served time as an IRB crew member (getting more IRB drivers may be a longer term goal, but one we can get started by getting more IRB crew) IRB Driver need Marine Licence Bronze training can be done at YSLSC asap IRB Training is done at YSLSC Need minimum 20 hours as IRB crew before you can move to IRB Driver (Driver s The very best seats in the house for any water events! 25 P age

Training also) NB IRB Crew can quickly accrue hours on Sundays at Nippers. IRB drivers and crew are needed for each carnival we go to. Water Safety Surf Rescue Certificate as a minimum (physical requirement is a 200m swim) + other theoretical training See this link for more information about what is involved in the SRC: https://sls.com.au/role/surf-rescuecertificate/ SRC will be run ASAP to enable us to boost WS numbers for the upcoming season. We have to supply water safety personnel for any carnival we go to. You can help out on the beach supervising under the Water Safety Coordinator or in the water with a rescue tube or on a board. We really need 1-2 parents minimum per Age Group to work as water safety Age Managers 2017 beyond Age Managers Course (on-line) Observers Course (or SRC/Bronze) If we could get a few people to act as Assistant Age Managers in the next couple of seasons, we will be able to transition them to Age Managers when some of our current group move on (when their children move on from nippers). All resources are provided for the delivery of the Junior Program This role gets you close to the action! At this stage we would just be looking for Assistant Age Managers it would really be a matter of helping out the Age Manager, and developing an understanding of the role There are many other opportunities to be involved if you would like to help out, please talk to Sam Milfull! 22 AGE GROUPS AND AWARDS The Nippers program, which is nationally co-ordinated, is one of the country s most successful junior programs. The program is based on participation and having fun, with all participants able to complete their Age Specific Award. Achieving this Award is a prerequisite to competing in the Branch Level Carnival (the major Carnival before State Level). 26 P age

The Age Specific Awards can be accessed at the following. All members are welcome to access this information: Green Caps - Under 6 Activity Workbook Surf Play One (U6) Age Managers Guide Surfplay1_U6-LR OPT Green Caps - Under 7 Activity Workbook Surf Play Two (U7) Age Managers Guide Surfplay2_U7-LR OPT Under 8 Activity Workbook Surf Aware One (U8) Age Managers Guide Surfaware1_U8-LR OPT Under 9 Activity Workbook Surf Aware Two (U9) Age Managers Guide Surfaware2_U9-LR OPT Under 10 Activity Workbook Surf Safe One (U10) Age Managers Guide Surfsafe1_U10-LR OPT Under 11 Activity Workbook Surf Safe Two (U11) Age Managers Guide Surfsafe2_U11-LR OPT Under 12 Activity Workbook Surf Smart One (U12) Age Managers Guide Surfsmart1_U12-LR OPT Under 13s Activity Workbook Surf Smart Two (U13) Age Managers Guide Surfsmart2_U13-LR OPT Under 14 Complete the Surf Rescue Certificate see the link below for more information https://sls.com.au/role/surf-rescue-certificate/ 27 P age

23 PROFICIENCIES REQUIRED FOR EACH AGE GROUP Prior to participating in the water based aspects of the Sunday Nippers Program, every participant must complete preliminary evaluations in the pool and on the beach. Before being able to compete in any Carnivals, every nipper must also complete Competition Evaluations. At the start of each season (on the weekend of Sign on) we run the Preliminary Evaluations at the pool. Once the Nippers Program starts on the beach, we then conduct the Beach Proficiencies and Competition Evaluations for those who are ready for the assessment. During these assessments in the water, we work with strict Water Safety ratios between Water Safety personnel and the nippers. If there are any nippers who have concerns about the evaluations, we are able to provide 1:1 water safety. It is a requirement of the SLSA that prior to participation in any junior activity each season ALL Junior Activities members complete a Skill Preliminary Evaluation. This Skill evaluation will be on the following times: Sunday 10 th September 2017 at Cooee Bay Pool from 11.30am - 1.00pm Sunday 17 th September 2017 at Cooee Bay Pool from 10am 12noon Sunday 24 th September 2017 at Cooee Bay Pool from 10am 12noon Sunday 1 st October 2017 at Cooee Bay Pool from 10am 12 noon These sessions are then followed up with a Beach Swim / Competition Proficiency. These will be held at the following times: Sunday 17 th September from 9.00am (best date for those wishing to compete at Nth Aussie Titles in November 2017) Sunday 8 th October 2017 from 9.00 am 11am as part of the Nippers Program IMPORANT NOTES 1. You only need to attend one pool session and one ocean/beach proficiency session, and it will not take the full two hours (can be as quick as 10-15 minutes). 2. The evaluation requirements for each age group are outlined on the next page. 3. The pool assessment can be done by a Swim Coach (see the notes on the above Table regarding Assessor). If you elect to do this, the form on page 29 must be completed and signed by the Swim Coach. This form is the given to Sam Milfull (Junior Activities Coordinator) for processing. 28 P age

OVERVIEW OF EVALUATIONS BY AGE GROUP 29 P age

Water Safety Under 6 Under 7 Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11 Under 12 Under 13 Under 14 Assessor Notes Preliminary Evaluations Pool Evaluation MUST BE DONE BY ALL Competency Beach Evaluation TO BE DONE ONCE POOL EVALUTION IS DONE Competition Evaluation FOR THOSE NIPPERS WHO WISH TO COMPETE AT ANY CARNIVAL 1:5 1:5 1:5 1:5 Kick on wall with face in water 30 second float Torpedo (push off wall) with face in the water 30 second float 25 metre swim (freestyle) 1 minute survival float 50 metre swim (freestyle) 1 minute survival float 50 metre swim (freestyle) 1.5 minute survival float 100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 minute survival float 100 metre swim (freestyle) 2 minute survival float 150 metre swim (freestyle) 3 minute survival float 200m swim (freestyle, in less than 5 mins) 3 minute survival float Bronze Accred Swim Coach; OR SLSA Level 1 Surf Coach; OR AUSTSWIM Instructor; OR Assessor (SRC/Bronze). Every junior member must successfully complete the Pool Evaluation, prior to undertaking competency beach evaluation. This is a standard water proficiency requirement. Nil (shallow water activities only) Nil (shallow water activities only) 25m-25m-25m Run-Wade-Run 50m-50m-50m Run-Swim-Run 50m-50m-50m Run-Swim-Run 50m-100m-50m Run-Swim-Run 50m-100m-50m Run-Swim-Run 100m-100m-100m Run-Swim-Run 100m-100m-100m Run-Swim-Run Assessor (SRC/Bronze) Every junior member must successfully complete the Beach Evaluation prior to undertaking the competition evaluation. Any child that does not meet the required evaluation level will require a higher level of supervision when involved in water based activities. NA (No Competition) NA (No Competition) Run - Wade - Run (25m x 25m x 25m) Minimum 150m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual) Minimum 150m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual) Minimum 288m open water swim (competition course distance as per competition manual) The competition evaluation must be achieved before being eligible to compete in inter-club competition. This is a standard open water proficiency requirement. Distances may be adjusted by the Chief Assessor dependent on risk assessment. Age Specific Award NIPPERS ARE REQURIED TO HAVE COMPLETED THIS PRIOR TO COMPETING AT BRANCH CARNIVAL (NOT NORMALLY A PROBLEM WITH REGULAR ATTENDANCE) Surf Play 1 Surf Play 2 Surf Aware 1 Surf Aware 2 Surf Safe 1 Surf Safe 2 Surf Smart 1 Surf Smart 2 Surf Rescue Certificate If a child wishes to compete in a Branch and/ or State Championship event, their respective age award must be completed prior to close of nominations. POOL EVALUATION FORM THAT CAN BE COMPLETED BY AN ACCREDITED COACH (see the notes on the bottom of the form for more information) 30 P age

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Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation Flowchart 32 P age

JUNIOR COMPETITION SKILL EVALUATION - Open Water Swim To be eligible for competition, junior members must complete an open water swim which replicates the junior swim distances they would compete in at a Carnival. The competition evaluation (open water swim) must be achieved before members are eligible to compete in inter-club competition. This is a minimum standard water proficiency requirement. As per the table on page 28, these are summarised as: Under 8 Under 9 Under 10 Under 11-14 25m run 25m Wade 25m Run 150m open water swim 150m open water swim 288m open water swim The 288m open water swim is 100m from the beach out to the string of nine coloured buoys/cans that are anchored parallel to the beach. This string of cans is 88m long. When the swimmer swims back to the beach (100m) the 288m swim is completed. 24 EVENT DESCRIPTIONS Surf Sports Events are as follows: Wade Race: The wade race is held in the younger age groups. It involves competitors starting on the beach and running out to a Water Safety Officer in knee deep water. The competitors then wade/duck dive/swim parallel to the beach up to another Water Safety Officer, where they turn and run into the beach and across the finish line. Wade Relay: Teams of four race one at a time through the same Wade Race Course. Runners return to the start and tag the next person in their team who then does the same until all four have competed the wade course. Cameron Relay: This is a team event involving one swimmer, a runner, one board paddler and another runner. They compete over an Ironman course. The order of the legs (ie swim or board first) may change and is decided by a draw prior to the event. Beach Sprint: Competitors sprint race over a straight beach track approximately 70 metres long. Beach Relay: Teams of four race on the same beach sprint track (sometimes extended to 90m long), with a baton handed from runner to runner. The first runner over the line with the baton wins. 1km Beach Run: Held for U11 U13 (held at Branch up ie not at 3 point carnivals) 2km Beach Run: U14 only (held at Branch up ie not at 3 point carnivals) Beach Flags: Competitors start lying on their stomach facing away from the batons/flags which are set on a line approximately 15-20 metres away. There are always fewer flags than competitors set. The starter calls Competitors Ready, Heads Down, and blows the whistle. The competitors turn and race for the flags, and the process is repeated until there is only one competitor left. 33 P age

Surf Board Race: This is for U9 and above. Competitors start on the beach on the starting line and run to the water with their board when the whistle sounds. They paddle out and around the buoys and return to the beach. They do not have to carry their board over the finish line. Board Relay: Teams of three complete the same Board Race course relay style. Each board paddler must finish the course and tag the next paddler before they can start racing. The last paddler must race in and cross the line, but does not need to carry their board across the line. Board Rescue: Teams of two compete, and there are nine teams (maximum) in a race. One person from each team swims to a predetermined coloured buoy (can) and when they arrive they put one arm over the can and one vertical in the air. The second person paddles on their board out to rescue them. The board must travel around the allocated can and the rescued swimmer gets on the board behind the can. The two competitors then paddle back to shore. Both competitor must be holding the board when they cross the finish line. Surf Race: Swimmers start on the beach and swim out to the string of nine coloured cans that are set parallel to the beach. The cans are generally set 100m from the beach. The string of nine cans is 88m long and the return swim is 100mm. Total length of the swim is 288m (hence the 288m proficiency swim that is a prerequisite prior to competition involvement). Iron: Individual competitors complete a swim leg, a transition run, a board leg and a run to the finish line. The order of the swim/board can change and is determined at a draw prior to the carnival. Water Safety Requirements In board race events, the maximum number of competitors is 16. In swim events, the maximum number of competitors is 32. Water safety ratios are set at one (1) water safety officer for every five (5) competitors as a minimum. This is in addition to the Inshore Rescue Boat (IRB) that patrols the water arenas during competition. Conditions may dictate than more than the minimum ratio is needed ie in conditions where waves are bigger or there is a sweep, more water safety personnel will be in the water monitoring competitors. Pool Rescue Events are as follows: Line Throw: This is a timed event where each competitor throws an unweighted line to a team member in the pool and then pulls them back to the 12m to the poolside The Simulated Emergency Response Competition (SERC): This involves teams of four reacting to a given rescue scenario within a two-minute time limit. Teams receive points from the judges based on their performance. 50 metre manikin carry: Competitors swim 50 metres wearing swim fins, dive to recover a submerged manikin and then carry it back to the finish edge of the pool. 34 P age

100 metre Rescue Medley: Involves swimming 50 metres freestyle, turning and swimming underwater (20 metres for men and 15 metres for women) to a submerged manikin. After it recovered, the swimmer returns the manikin to the finish edge of the pool. 200 metre Obstacle Swim: This event involves swimming freestyle a total of 200 metres passing under eight immersed obstacles. 100 metre Manikin Tow: Competitors swim 50 metres freestyle with fins towing a rescue tube. At the turn point, the rescue tube is placed on a floating manikin and towed the 50 metres back to the finish line. 100 metre Manikin Carry: After a 50 metre freestyle swim with fins, competitors dive to recover a submerged manikin and it is towed 50 metres back to the finish line. 200 metre Super Lifesaver: Competitors swim 75 metres to recover a submerged manikin, and continue to the turning edge of the pool. The manikin is released, fins are put on and the competitor tows a rescue tube 50 metres. At the turning edge the rescue tube is placed around the floating manikin which is towed to the finish line. 25 CARNIVALS Yeppoon Surf Club is part of Wide Bay Branch which has eight clubs, which are: North Clubs Yeppoon, Emu Park, Tannum Sands, Agnes Water South Clubs Bundaberg, Moore Park, Elliott Heads, Hervey Bay There are a few different carnivals that Nippers can compete, they are as follows: Yeppoon SLSC Club Championships The first level of competition is our Club Championships. These are held over two different Nippers Days during the season. This season they are: Sunday 26 November 2017 Sunday 28 January 2018 Points are accrued over both rounds and male and female Age Champions for each Age Group are awarded at the end of the season. Nippers are encouraged to compete in all events on the day sometime one event can make all the difference when points are accumulated! Three Point Carnivals Three point carnivals are held each year between three clubs in the North of Branch - Yeppoon, Emu Park and Tannum Sands. (Note: They could actually be called Four Point Carnivals and Agnes Water could be involved, but this is not the case due to the small size of the Agnes Club and challenges around the distances required for travel.) Each club hosts one carnival every season. The dates for 2017-20178are: Sunday 19 th November Tannum Sands Carnival 35 P age

Sunday 10 th November Sunday 21 st January Yeppoon Carnival Emu Park Carnival As mentioned previously, before being able to compete at carnivals, all nippers need to have been signed off for their pool swim and beach evaluation, and their competition evaluation (U8 run-wade-run, U9-U14 competition swim). The nomination process for 3 point carnivals may vary from Club to Club, but we will keep you informed during the season. Some key things you need to know regarding 3 pointers: Time to get there: The actual event starts at 8.30, so nippers need to be at the host club by 8am, in stinger suits, with caps on and with the pink safety vest on. Nippers must have all this gear on to compete. The day normally goes until 1.30 or so. Tannum Sands SLSC is approximately two hours from Yeppoon, so you can do that carnival in one day if you don t want to stay there the night before. Please note that Green Caps do not compete at these Carnivals, but we will endeavor to organise activities for the Green Caps on these days to run as normal at Yeppoon. North Australian Championships Mackay Harbour Beach Friday 3 rd Sunday 5 th November Held annually in October, this is the end of season Championships for northern clubs (Mackay through to Darwin). It is held at Mackay Harbour Beach and is a great competition, but one that occurs very early in our season. It starts with Pool Rescue for U11-U17 age groups on the Friday afternoon and then the beach based carnival runs over the weekend. Yeppoon typically send a team of Juniors (U11 up) and Seniors. For those wishing to participate, it is imperative you get proficiency swims done by early October. We normally stay at the Mackay Marina Big 4 where there are cabins, van sites and camping sites, and plenty of room for the kids to run around. You should book your accommodation quickly if you are considering going. Branch Championships Moore Park Bundaberg 2 nd 4 th February 2018 Branch Championships are held annually and hosted by a different club each year. It starts with Pool Rescue events held on Friday 3 February, which will be held at Norville Pool, Bundaberg (a description of the Pool Rescue Events can be found in Section 24). Any nipper can nominate for Pool Rescue, and we will do some coaching and training on these events leading up to Branch. Saturday 3 rd February Sunday 4 th February the Branch Carnival will be held at Moore Park SLSC, Bundaberg. Again, any nipper in Under 8 and above can nominate for Branch. Branch is a great carnival and one where nippers can mix it with other competitors from the Southern clubs (who they do not compete with at all until this point). Note that those U14 Nippers who wish to get another hit out at Branch level prior to States can compete at Senior Branch, which will be help at Yeppoon on 23-25 th February 2018. 36 P age

North v South Carnival 10 th February 2018 Following participation in the 3-point carnivals, a team is selected to represent the North clubs in the annual North v South Carnival held at Agnes Water one Saturday in February each year. Again this is a great carnival and one that nippers really enjoy as it is Teams Event (Surf Swim teams, Board Race Team, Flags Teams). In teams events, points are accumulated in each event as each competitor finishes the race or is eliminated from flags. It is a very keenly competed day! U11-U17 Carnival at Agnes Waters 11 th February 2018 This Carnival is held on the Sunday after the North South Carnival, and is open to any nipper, even if they are not part of the North South Carnival. Agnes Water gets great surf so it is a really enjoyable carnival! State Youth Championships Friday 2 nd Sunday 4 th March, 2018 held at Alexandra Headlands SLSC The States is held annually towards the end of the season, and moves around the State each year. Nippers in U11 need to qualify through competing at Branch (finishing within certain placings to gain entry). Nippers U12-U14 can nominate for as many events (individual and team) as they desire, but they need to compete in these events at Branch level. We will be staying at Alexandra Beach Cabin and Caravan Park, which is pretty close to the action. If you are considering going, please call and tell them you are from Yeppoon. They will help you out! Australian Youth Championships Scarborough Beach SLSC, WA 14 th -15 th April 2018 U14 nippers are eligible to enter the Aussies. It is a great carnival, and you see the best clubs and athletes in action! Carnival Type (Summary) Ages Events Club Championships All ages Wade, Swim, Board Race, Iron, Beach flags, sprints 3 point Carnival U8-U14 Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events (beach and cameron relays, board rescue dependent on time) Nth v Sth U11-U17 Team events (flags, swim, board, sprint, relay) Junior Branch U8-U14 Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events (beach and cameron relays, board rescue dependent on time) 1km run and 2km run depending on age Junior States U11-U14 Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events 1km run and 2km run depending on age North Australian Championships U11 - Sprints, Flags, Swim, Board, Iron + team events Masters 1km run and 2km run depending on age Senior Branch U14 U14 can also compete at Senior Branch in addition to Junior Branch Fastest Man on Sand U11 - Sprints, Flags, Relay 37 P age