Current 1/8/16 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 Junior Development Squad Page 16 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
Welcome to the BMD Northcliffe Surf Club. Please find the following information that will assist you through the 2016/17 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. 2
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) Junior Membership (U9-U14s nippers) Junior Associate Membership (parents) Junior Competition levy* (U9-U13s) Junior Competition levy* (U14s) $50 per nipper $75 per nipper $50 per adult $25 per nipper $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 3
SIGN ON DAY Sunday 7th & Sunday 28th 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. Date of Birth Cap Colour Pool Evaluation U6 1 st Oct 2010 to 30 th Sept 2011 Fluoro Green Kick on wall with face in water, 30 sec float U7 1 st Oct 2009 to 30 th Sept 2010 Fluoro Green Torpedo (push off wall under water), 30 sec float U8 1 st Oct 2008 to 30 th Sept 2009 Light blue 25m freestyle swim, 1 min survival float U9 U10 1 st Oct 2007 to 30 th Sept 2008 1 st Oct 2006 to 30 th Sept 2007 Red Yellow 50m freestyle swim, 1 min survival float 100m freestyle swim, 1.5 min survival float U11 1 st Oct 2005 to 30 th Sept 2006 Star Cap 100m freestyle swim, 2 min survival float U12 1 st Oct 2004 to 30 th Sept 2005 Star Cap 200m freestyle swim, 2 min survival float U13 1 st Oct 2003 to 30 th Sept 2004 Star Cap 300m freestyle swim, 3 min survival float U14 1 st Oct 2002 to 30 th Sept 2003 Star Cap 400m freestyle swim in 9mins, 3 min survival float. SRC 200m in 5mins 4
2016/2017 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 U6 Nil - (shallow water activities only) NA (No Competition) Surf Play 1 U7 Nil - (shallow water activities only) NA (No Competition) Surf Play 2 U8 25m-25m-25m Run-Wade-Run 25m-25m-25m Run-Wade-Run Surf Aware 1 U9 50m-50m-50m Run-Swim-Run Minimum 150m open water swim Surf Aware 2 U10 50m-50m-50m Run-Swim-Run Minimum 150m open water swim Surf Safe 1 U11 50m-100m-50m Run-Swim-Run Minimum 288m open water swim Surf Safe 2 U12 50m-100m-50m Run-Swim-Run Minimum 288m open water swim Surf Smart 1 U13 100m-100m-100m Run-Swim-Run Minimum 288m open water swim Surf Smart 2 U14 100m-100m-100m Run-Swim-Run Minimum 288m open water swim SRC 5
NIPPER DAYS First Day of Nippers Sunday, September 18th 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 pdfs or head to the following website and click on the appropriate section http://www.slsa.com.au/default.aspx?s=adminresources&id=383 6
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 TIME Activity Comments 8.30-8.35 Roll Call 8.35-8.45 Warm up jog and stretch with group 8.50-9.15 Boards 9.15-9.40 Bodysurf / wades 9.40-10.05 Swim Ready to go with cap and high vis rash shirt. Towel, water, goggles can be placed in the age group bin Experienced nippers will paddle out the back. New members stay near shore to build confidence and skills Shown correct technique catching waves and running in the water 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. 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. 7
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 noncompetitive understanding of Surf Life Saving through fun and games along with instructions 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) Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers U6 & U7 1-2 sessions / week (learn to swim squad) 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 someone 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; bodyboarding, 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 U8 Start at 2 sessions / week & increase if needed (learn to swim) 8
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 participants 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 Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers for development U9s Start at 3 sessions / week & increase if needed Eg 2 x swim sessions, plus board skills U10s - Surf Safe 1 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 50m open water swim, 50m run Competition Evaluation : 150m open water swim The first of the Surf Safe awards Surf Safe 1 begins to get a little more specific in its lessons 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. Resuscitation 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 U10s Start at 3 sessions / week & increase if needed Eg 2 x swim sessions, plus board skills 9
U11s - Surf Safe 2 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 100m open water swim, 50m run Competition Evaluation : 288m open water swim 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 energy 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 participants can learn how to perform CPR and there is an opportunity to work towards a Resuscitation 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 techniques, 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 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 U12s - Surf Smart 1 Beach Evaluation : 50m run, 100m open water swim, 50m run Competition Evaluation : 288m open water swim 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 impacts 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 Resuscitation 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 U12s 4-6 sessions / week Eg 3 x swim sessions, 1 x board session, 1 x iron session 10
U13s - Surf Smart 2 Beach Evaluation : 100m run, 100m open water swim, 100m run Competition Evaluation : 288m open water swim 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 Member 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 Emergency 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 Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers for competition U13s 5-6 sessions / week Eg 3 x swim sessions, 2 x board session, 1 x iron session U14s - Surf Rescue Certificate Beach Evaluation : 100m run, 100m open water swim, 100m run Competition Evaluation : 288m open water swim 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 Encouraged activities outside Sunday nippers for competition U14s 6+ sessions / week Eg 4 x swim sessions, 2 x board session, 1 x iron session, 11
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS My son turns 5 in October 2016, 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 2017), 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 2016 (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 18th Sept - 5th March 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 attendance. 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 12 intrinsically develop personal and emotional skills.
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. 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. 13
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 taking 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. 14
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 activities 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. 15
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. Below is a short profile on our coaches. Head Junior Coach: Chris Redler Chris joined our coaching team in 2010 guiding our members to their first ever Junior State Title. He joined Northcliffe in 1985 rowing boats before switching to individual board and iron competition winning numerous State and Australian Masters medals. He has over 7 years Junior coaching experience and is also an avid endurance athlete (100km trail race anyone?) Assistant Junior Coach: Tiarne Smith Tiarne has won 13 Australian Open Gold medals predominately in the Short and Long Board Riding events as well as 22 Australian Masters Gold medals. She joined Surf Lifesaving as an U6 year old and as a nipper was a keen board paddler. She is also the Junior Co-ordinator. Junior Development Training Squad Programme This programme 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 or can be viewed at our website on the Junior Calendar page. BOARD : Stroke correction, skills and race preparation : Some craft provided. Suggested that competitors purchase their own craft RUN/SWIM : Beach or open water swimming session. : Involves beach running, swimming & bodysurfing : Bring goggles if needed IRON RUN SHP : Board/Swim/Run includes changeovers, transitions, ins & outs : Will require goggles and craft : Running sessions include technique and fitness : Will require running gear including shoes, shorts and drink bottle : School Holiday Program : Mainly water activities / training each weekday of holidays : Sessions held at the club between 9-11am for U9-14 members Any U8 wishing to train in open water must be able to complete the U9 beach evaluation. 16
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 17
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 24th Sept Lennox Enduro* Lennox Head U10-17 Endurance Iron 1st Oct 8th-9th Oct 16 Oct Qld Endurance Championships Gold Coast City Titles Junior Coolangatta Gold Gold Coast U11 + Endurance events North Kirra U11-14 All events for Gold Coast clubs only Coolangatta U14-17 Endurance Iron 29 Oct Cudgen Classic* Cudgen U10 + Endurance Iron 30th Oct 20th Nov Fastest Man on Sand U8-10s Little Dudes Kurrawa U11+ Beach events Kirra U8-10 All events for Gold Coast clubs only 27th Nov Young Guns Kurrawa U11-15 Water events 3rd Dec 3rd Dec U8-10s Little Squirts Fastest Man on Sand North Burleigh U8-10s Beach & water events Coolangatta U11+ Beach events 28-29 Feb Branch Champs Mermaid U11-15 4th Feb Young Guns Kurrawa U11-15 All events, 11-14 State qualifier Water team events 5th Feb Branch Champs Miami U8-10 All events 17-19 Feb Qld Youth Champs Hervey Bay U11-15 All events, all clubs 18
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. 19
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. BONDS KIDS LONG SLEEVE WETSHIRTS KIDS WETSHIRTS SIZES 4-14 Some sizes may have sold out $20.00 $15.00 $10.00 SIZES 6-14 SILICON SWIM CAPS ONE SIZE $15.00 UMBRELLAS $30.00 20
SIZES 4-14 $70 Aztec $60 (right) Stars $40 Flower Not shown GIRLS ONE PIECE SIZES 4-14 $40 Flower $65 Stars GIRLS BIKINI $30.00 BOYS SWIMWEAR SIZES 4-14 PERFORMANCE JAMMER SIZES 8-14 FINZ COMPRESSION $70 SIZES 4-12 $45 FINZ LONG SLEEVE HIGH VIS SINGLETS KIDS WET SINGLETS $45.00 SIZES 4-14 $25.00 SIZES 6-14 $35.00 SIZES 6-14 LYCRA CAPS REVERSIBLE AGE CAPS U6 & U7 U11 - U14 U8 U9 U10 $15.00 $15.00 21
NAME: Tiarne Smith POSITION: Junior Activities Co-ordinator Assistant Junior Coach EMAIL: tsmith@northcliffesurfclub.com.au PHONE: 07 5539 8091 (club) If you have any questions about Junior Activities, Tiarne is the person to ask NAME: ALIAS: POSITION: EMAIL: NAME: ALIAS: POSITION: EMAIL: NAME: ALIAS: POSITION: EMAIL: David Shields Shieldsy Club President dshields@northcliffesurfclub.com.au Lee Vrolyks Leelee Office Manager info@northcliffesurfclub.com.au Mark Williams Wally Director of Surf Sports mwilliams@northcliffesurfclub.com.au NAME: Caroline Fildes POSITION: Lifesaving & Education Manager EMAIL: cfildes@northcliffesurfclub.com.au NAME: Hayden Frazer POSITION: Lifesaving & Education Manager Assist EMAIL: hfrazer@northcliffesurfclub.com.au 22
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 posted 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: tsmith@northcliffesurfclub.com.au Web: www.bmdnorthcliffe.com.au NAME: Peter Van Der Schyff POSTION: Chairman Junior Activities Committee NAME: Chris Redler POSITION: Head Junior Coach EMAIL: credler@northcliffesurfclub.com.au MOB: 0424 257 112 NAME: Shannon Van Balen POSTION: JA Chief Water Safety Officer NAME: Karyn Wood POSITION: Junior Secretary / Club Registrar 23
Unsuccessful Re-train for Pool Evaluation Pool Evaluation SIGN ON DAY Sun 7th & 28th Aug 8.30-10.00am @ TSS The Southport School Competency Beach Evaluation (Run-Swim-Run) U9-14s (Run-Wade-Run) U8s No beach competency for U6 / U7s Successful Successful Participate in learning outcomes for Age Award May participate in shallow water activities at clubs discretion Unsuccessful Re-train for Competency Beach Evaluation (Run-Swim-Run) Complete Competition Evaluation Successful Enter into carnival Child competes Child fulfills Age educational requirements Yes Is the child going to compete at Carnivals? Continue to participate in club training Unsuccessful Re-train to build up to competition distance Complete Junior Age Award Certificate No Train to further develop surf skills Child fulfills Age educational requirements Successful Complete Junior Age Award Certificate Child can compete at Branch and State Titles 24