Point Leo Surf Lifesaving Junior Surf Lifesaving Program Handbook 2017-2018 Season
WELCOME TO THE 2017-2018 SEASON The Junior Surf Lifesaving Program (JSLP) or Nippers was developed to equip children with the skills and knowledge to recognise and enjoy a safe beach or aquatic environment. The program is activity based and aims to provide a safe environment where children can have fun and meet new friends whilst developing a range of skills and accomplishing personal challenges. Specifically, the program: extends participant s knowledge and understanding of: o safe beach and aquatic environments o survival skills in aquatic environments Develops skills in: negotiating open water environments by wading, swimming, body surfing and board paddling competition disciplines of Surf Lifesaving called Surf Sports injury prevention to self and others practice of safety related judgements basic first-aid, resuscitation and rescue techniques Point Leo SLSC is a friendly, family club. We hope that all members adopt the Point Leo Spirit and remember that our Nippers should have FUN!! Key People: 2
Junior Coordinator: Age Managers Coordinator: Competition Team Manager: Richard Hoskins Sarah Jo Mason TBA Junior Preliminary Evaluation All Nippers are required to demonstrate competency in a swim and float prior to participating in any water activities. The swim length varies according to the age group and will be assessed at the initial JSLP sessions for Nippers aged U8 to U13. Full details are listed in the Junior Evaluation and Surf Education Requirements 2017-18 (issued by Lifesaving Victoria) and a summary appears towards the end of this Handbook. This assessment ensures that the Nippers are safe to participate in the water activities provided for their age group. Nippers who are unable to demonstrate the required preliminary skills will require one-on-one supervision and support from qualified club lifesavers during water activities, which may not always be available. It is important that all Nippers are swimming regularly in the months before Nippers sessions start. The Nippers program is not designed to teach children how to swim (as distinct from learning surf and open water swimming skills). Junior Competition Skills Evaluation Nippers wishing to compete in Surf Sports Competitions / Carnivals are required to have completed the Junior Competition Skills Evaluation for their age group. Information on the age group requirements is detailed in the Junior Evaluation and Surf Education Requirements 2017-18 sheet (issued by Lifesaving Victoria). Nippers are only permitted to compete after their Junior Competition Skills Evaluation has been successfully completed. Junior Competition Skills Evaluation for all (not just competitors) Nippers aged U9s to U13s will be held at the initial JSLP sessions. Whilst technically only a requirement for those wishing to compete, the club encourages all Nippers to achieve this level of competency as part of their surf lifesaving journey. Junior Life Saving Awards The Junior Life Saving Awards are a compulsory part of the Nipper program and provide education and skill development in the following areas: Personal safety Sun safety Surf conditions and hazards 3
Signs and signals Negotiating surf conditions Overview of general anatomy/the body Correct management and handling of casualties Assessment of emergency situations (DRACBD) Resuscitation techniques Calling for Help Nippers wishing to compete at the State Championships in March must have completed the relevant Life Saving Award prior to the carnival entry closing date. Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) The Surf Rescue Certificate is offered to those juniors who have turned 13 years of age on the date of the assessment and is compulsory for the under 14 age group to be eligible to compete at the State Championship. The cost is $190 including resuscitation face mask and training manual. The course is run over a weekend camp (9 and 10 December 2017), including the exam. A candidate Must be a minimum age of 13 years old on the date of assessment Must complete a 100m run, 100m swim, 100m run within 5 minutes Must have completed a 200m swim in 5 minutes or less, in a swimming pool or over a measured open water course before any training starts in the surf Units to be covered Safety and Wellbeing Surf Awareness and Skills Anatomy and Physiology Basic First Aid Basic Resuscitation Communications Rescue Techniques Patrols The Junior Surf Lifesaving Program (JSLP) The JSLP program is organised in age groups according to the nipper s age as at 30 September 2017. For example, a Nipper who is aged 8 on 30 September will be grouped in the under 9 s. The JSLP runs over 2 time sessions for each program day. 4
CUBS (Under 7 s, 8 s, 9 s, and 10 s) - sessions operate from 8.30am to 10.30am. Each age group will have 2 surf education rotations over the course of the program that will run from 10.45 to 11.30am. LIONS (Under 11 s, 12 s, 13 s, and 14 s) - sessions operate from 10.15 to 12.30pm. Each age group will have 2 surf education rotations over the course of the program that will run from 9.00 to 10.20am A briefing is held every morning in the clubhouse before beach warm-up activities commence. This is important for parents and Nippers as key information is provided and Nipper of the Day awards are handed out for Cub age groups from the previous session. The JSLP consists of 10 sessions, commencing on Wednesday 27 December 2017. A program calendar is attached at the end of this Handbook. Juniors must wear the club orange cap and a high visibility fluoro rash vest or singlet in all training sessions. New members can purchase caps and singlets from the Uniform shop. The Uniform shop will be open several times before the start of the season. Dates will be advertised in club emails. If you are unable to get to the club prior to the season commencing the Uniform shop will be open before the commencement of the first JSLP session on 27/12/2017 (8am for Cubs and 10am for Lions) for the purchase of caps and singlets only. Other items will be available for purchase at the conclusion of the first nipper sessions and on any other session days. Each age group will have an Age Group Manager and one or two Assistants who will work with the group at each activity station throughout the program. These are the first people to go to if you have any queries about the program or need to inform someone of information related to your child s wellbeing. A roll is taken at the start and end of each session by the Age Group Manager. Juniors are not permitted to leave the beach during the session unless accompanied by a parent/guardian and only after notifying the Age Group Manager. Parents must notify Age Group Managers if they are removing their child from the group before the scheduled finish time. It is the responsibility of parents to ensure Nippers are Sun Smart and well hydrated while on the beach. It is strongly advisable that Nippers wear a wetsuit to protect against cold conditions for water activities. Nippers are encouraged to carry their own backpack at all sessions with goggles, towel, wetsuit, sunscreen, water and snacks. 5
A sausage sizzle is held at the end of each session. This is a great time to socialise and meet other members of the club. Proceeds of the BBQ are used to fund new equipment for the Nipper Program. Parents are expected to be actively involved in the program. At least one parent (or adult family member) is required to be present at every session attended by your child. This is to assist with the program and to provide support and encouragement to your child. If you have not volunteered for any of the numerous parent/helper roles that are required to run the Nipper program you will be rostered on to help with BBQ, beach set up, water safety (bronze holders only), or competition official duties. Each family will be required to provide assistance in one area of the program. Parents assisting must be financial members of the club and hold a current Working with Children Check with Point Leo SLSC and LSV listed as volunteer organisations. Junior Surf Sports Program (formerly Competition training program) Junior Surf Sports training runs every Tuesday and until the Junior Surf Lifesaving Program starts. It then continues after the Junior Surf Lifesaving Program finishes on Tuesday, 16 January 2017. The program is designed for any Nipper who want to improve their skills, have fun, and participate in Junior carnivals. Training is held on s from 10.00am to 12.00pm for all age groups, and continues until the Victorian Surf Lifesaving Championships in March 2017. There is also an optional training session on Tuesday at 5:30pm. Nippers interested in the Junior Surf Sports program must ensure they download and use Team App, which provides up-to-date information on training sessions. The 2017 Victorian Junior Surf Life Saving Championships will be held at Warrnambool on Saturday 10 and 11 March 2018 (Labour Day Weekend). The Junior Surf Sports program is open to all Nippers who participate in the Junior Surf Life Saving Program and have paid their competition fees (if participating in Junior carnivals). The key to the program s success is commitment, and all junior competitors are expected to attend all the training sessions after the Junior Surf Life Saving Program ends and compete in the nominated Junior carnivals. Ideally, junior competitors should attend the organised training sessions before Junior Life Saving Program starts see Team App for details. Please note: Surf Life Saving Australia require the compulsory wearing of high visibility vests or 6
singlets by all nippers at all training sessions and pink high visibility vests at all competitions. These are available from the Uniform Shop. Carnivals are about fun and participation, not simply winning or placing. Most Carnivals have individual and team events so there is an opportunity to compete as a team. Participating in individual events and teams at carnivals are a great way for Nippers to build friendships, participate in a team environment, and get more involved in life saving. They are also great fun. There is a cost for carnival entry that is to be paid by 30 November 2017. The Carnival entry fee for under 8s is $100 and for U9 -U14 nippers is $135. This covers entry to Cosy Corner, Chelsea, Mordialloc and Lorne as well as the State Titles at Warrnambool. The dates of these carnivals are listed in the attached calendar. JSSP may attend other carnivals throughout the season subject to sufficient interest from Nippers and the availability of Age Managers or Parents to supervise the teams and provide required numbers of officials and water safety. Additional Carnivals will incur a one-off entry fee of $25 per carnival (payable the week prior to the carnival entries closing), and parents will be required to transport all their own Nippers equipment. Keep in contact with the JSSP squad via TEAM APP for further details. Parents Code At Point Leo SLSC, we pride ourselves on having a fair and competitive spirit in an environment of positive encouragement and inclusion. Our foremost priority is to teach children the skills of Surf Lifesaving. Through our JSLP (including the Junior Surf Sports training program and carnivals) we endeavour to engender in our Nippers a sense of belonging and worth. We stress that parents should also adopt this attitude and be supportive of their Nippers. Please: Do not make an unwilling child participate in the activity Children should be involved in sport for their enjoyment, not yours Encourage children to play by the rules Encourage the effort as being as important as the result Work towards improving skills and sportsmanship Do not yell at or abuse a child for making a mistake Recognise and encourage good play or efforts Do not publicly question an official s decision Recognise the efforts of volunteers 7
We encourage Parents to assist their Nippers in setting achievable goals. If their Nipper is feeling any apprehension or has any concerns, please talk to your Age Manager or come and see the Nipper Coordinator for guidance. Parental Involvement and Support we need you! The JSLP relies solely on volunteers and requires around 100 people to run the program. Point Leo SLSC has enjoyed great support from parents in the past and we know that this will continue. Already we have had parents put up their hand for the upcoming season but we still need more help. Please come forward, you don t need any particular skills, just enthusiasm and a willingness to help. There is an opportunity for parents to contribute to the by obtaining a Bronze Medallion to enable you to provide water safety (see below for more details), doing an Age Managers Course or a Junior Officials Course and obtaining IRB Driver or Crew qualifications. Please note that it is LSV policy that all parents joining the club must have a Working with Children Check. This is a simple process and free for volunteers. Please refer to the WWCC Information sheet on the download page of the club website for the correct information to be completed on your application. Bronze Medallion for Parents Each year we offer the Surf Life Saving Bronze Medallion course to parents. This is a great opportunity for you to improve your fitness and develop your understanding of surf and lifesaving skills. You never know when you might need them! The program also ensures that we have a group of parents who are qualified to run water activities each year; however, we never seem to have enough. The time commitment to complete the course is approx. 24 hours and costs $50. The course this year is fully booked. However, if there is sufficient interest we may run another course. Please contact Andrew Gibson (his email is below) if you are interested. A candidate Must be a minimum of 15 years of age on the date of examination Must complete a 200m run, 200m swim, 200m run within 8 minutes Must have completed a 400m swim in 9 minutes or less in a swimming pool or measured open water course before training starts in the surf Must be a financial member of the club 8
Units to be covered Safety and Wellbeing Surf Awareness and Skills Anatomy and Physiology First Aid Resuscitation (CPR) Communications Rescue Techniques Carries and Supports Patrol Please contact Andrew Gibson on gibsonaj@bigpond.net.au for further information. Requalification The has finalised the dates to requalify for Bronze and SRC, and IRB Drivers and Crew. Dates are 26 November 2017 (Bronze and SRC) and 26 November 2017 (IRB Drivers and Crew). Junior Carnivals Parental Obligations All parents of junior competitors are expected to take on a helping role at carnivals to ensure the club is able to meet its obligations and the water safety and official s duty load is shared amongst families. Parents who are not already fulfilling age manager / assistant duties will be expected to sign up for water safety (if a Bronze Medallion holder) or officials duties. Those parents who do not hold a Bronze Medallion or Level 0/1 official s qualification will be required to attend a Junior (Level 0) Official s Course which will be conducted at the club during the 2 nd week of the JSLP. Under 13 Development Camp LSV Leadership and Development Pathway aims to develop leadership and life skills and assist clubs with youth retention. The Under 13 Development Camp is designed to assist junior members in the transition from Nippers to Cadets. Camp participants will complete problem solving exercises, face personal challenges, participate in activities that involve trust and teamwork and develop a state-wide network. The U13 Development Camp is scheduled to be held Friday, 16, 18 March 2018 at Phillip Island Adventure Resort, Cowes Victoria. This camp is available to members who are 12 and 13 years of age across the state of Victoria. Participants must be able to attend the entirety of the program. The aim 9
of the camp is to develop leadership and life skills and assist clubs with youth retention. To participate, Nippers must be nominated by their. Point Leo SLSC is guaranteed one position on the camp (like other clubs), but if the camp quota has not been met, the remaining positions will be allocated to clubs with more than 1 application. Nominations will close approximately 1 month prior to the camp date, and successful applicants will be notified 3 weeks prior to the camp commencement date. U13 Camp Objectives Have Fun Develop Friendships and Network with members from across the state Develop Confidence, Communication and People Skills Exposure to Team Building Initiatives Exposure to basic Leadership foundations For more information regarding the U13 Development Camp, please refer to the Leadership & Development Programs section of the Life Saving Victoria website - http://lsv.com.au/clubsmembers/leadership/leadership-and-development-programs-12-17years. Nippers who are interested in participating should contact the Nipper Coordinator as the is required to nominate participants and arrangements have to be made for payment of the cost of the camp, including whether the will share the cost with the participant. Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day Life Saving Victoria s Champion Junior Lifesaver Development Day entails participants going through a series of leadership development workshops, gaining exposure to lifesaving pathways and further development of their SRC skills through practical team based scenarios sessions. The Champion Junior Development Day will be held at Life Saving Victoria on Saturday 3 February 2018. Members aged 13 and 14 years who hold the SRC are eligible to apply for the day. The Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver Award is also an element of the Development Day. The award forms part of Life Saving Victoria s comprehensive system of awards to recognise and celebrate the achievements and commitment of youth members. Life Saving Victoria places great value on staying 10
connected to our members and recognising the exceptional service and dedication they provide to the development of the movement in Victoria. The overarching aim of this award is to showcase the important contribution our youth members contribute to life saving as well as encourage the development of strong, confident and committed youth members who will become the leaders of the lifesaving movement long into the future. The winner of the award will be announced at the end of the Development Day at a presentation ceremony and invited to attend the Life Saving Victoria Awards of Excellence, where the Mike Martin Champion Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award will be awarded. Program Objectives: Recognise and showcase the valuable contribution our youth membership provides to the Life Saving movement both within the organisation and the local community. Encourage a culture of well developed, responsible and positive youth members that are advocates for their peers, the Surf Life Saving movement and their local community. Development of a sustainable youth award program that will provide youth members for years to come with confidence and skills that will support them as they transition to the next phase of their life. Point Leo SLSC members are eligible to apply. Applications will be assessed on the following criteria: 1. Contribution to their club s activities 2. Contribution to their community and other community services 3. Lifesaving awards achieved 4. Lifesaving knowledge 5. First aid skills assessment 6. Attitude to sportsmanship 7. Leadership contribution and behaviours Applications will open late 2017 further information will be sent via Circular and uploaded onto the Life Saving Victoria website. http://lsv.com.au/clubs-members/leadership/leadership-and-developmentprograms-12-17years/ 11
2017/2018 Season Program Wednesday 27/12/2017 1) Venue: Point Leo Friday 29/12/2017 2) Venue: Point Leo 31/12/2017 3) Venue: Point Leo Tuesday 02/01/2018 4) Venue: Point Leo Wednesday 03/01/2017 Venue: Point Leo Thursday 04/01/2018 5) Venue: Point Leo Friday 05/01/2018 07/01/2018 6) Venue: Point Leo Tuesday 9/01/2018 7) Venue: Point Leo Thursday 11/01/2018 8) Venue: Point Leo 14/01/2018 9) Venue: Point Leo JSLP Nipper Session JSLP Nipper Session JSLP Nipper Session JSLP Nipper Session Cubs and Lions Family Night Point Leo house 5.30pm till 8.30pm JSLP Nipper Session COSY CORNER (TORQUAY) JUNIOR CARNIVAL (Competitors only) JSLP Nipper Session JSLP Nipper Session Carnival JSLP Nipper Session JSLP Nipper Session
Tuesday 16/01/2018 10) Venue: Point Leo 21/01/2018 28/01/2018 Venue: Point Leo 4/02/2018 Venue: Point Leo 11/02/2017 18/02/2018 Venue: Point Leo 25/02/2018 04/03/2018 Venue: Point Leo Saturday 10/03/2017 11/03/2017 Junior Championships JUNIOR QUALIFYING CARNIVAL #1 CHELSEA JUNIOR CARNIVAL (Competitors Only) Junior Surf Sports Training (Competitors Only) Junior Surf Sports Training (Competitors Only) MORDIALLOC CARNIVAL (Competitors Only) Junior Competition Training 10.00am - 12.00pm (Competitors Only) JUNIOR QUALIFYING CARNIVAL #2 LORNE JUNIOR CARNIVAL (Competitors Only) Junior Competition Training 10.00am - 12.00pm (Competitors Only) VICTORIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Warrnambool (Competitors Only) VICTORIAN JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS Warrnambool (Competitors Only) The above schedule may change as the season approaches. Please ensure you have a valid email address registered on your membership that is checked regularly and that you have a parent s mobile phone number listed on your nipper s membership records so that a text message can be sent to you if we need to advise you of any unforeseen changes. 13
Point Leo SLSC Junior Surf Lifesaving Program: Lions Each session throughout the season has been planned to provide Juniors with a variety of activities. Specific details by age group and sessions are shown below. Sessions for Lions are from 10.15am to 12.30pm plus Surf Education. Wednesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Surf Education 27/12 29/12 31/12 2/1 4/1 7/1 9/1 11/1 14/1 16/1 9.00-10.20am Upstairs 11 BOYS * * Carnival *29/12/2017 *07/01/2018 11 GIRLS * * Carnival *29/12/2017 *07/01/2018 12 BOYS * Carnival * *04/01/2018 *11/01/2018 12 GIRLS * Carnival * *04/01/2018 *11/01/2018 13 BOYS * Carnival * *02/01/2018 *14/01/2018 14
13 GIRLS * Carnival * *02/01/2018 *14/01/2018 14 BOYS Carnival Surf Rescue Certificate 14 GIRLS Carnival Surf Rescue Certificate 15
Point Leo SLSC Junior Surf Lifesaving Program: Cubs Each session throughout the season has been planned to provide Juniors with a variety of activities. Specific details by age group and sessions are shown below. Sessions for Cubs are from 8.30 am to 10.30pm plus Surf Education. Wednesday Friday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Thursday Tuesday Surf Education 27/12 29/12 31/12 2/1 4/1 7/1 9/1 11/1 14/1 16/1 10.45-12.00am Upstairs 7 BOYS * * Carnival *29/12/2017 *04/01/2018 7 GIRLS * * Carnival *29/12/2017 *04/01/2018 * * 8 BOYS Carnival *31/12/2017 *07/01/2018 * * 8 *31/12/2017 GIRLS Carnival *07/01/2018 * * 9 *02/01/2018 BOYS Carnival *11/01/2018 16
* * 9 *02/01/2018 GIRLS Carnival *11/01/2018 10 BOYS * Carnival * *27/12/2017 *14/01/2018 10 GIRLS * Carnival * *27/12/2017 *14/01/2018 17
Below is the LSV Junior Skills Evaluation and Surf Education Requirements 2017/18: Age Group Preliminary Assessment Competition Skills Junior Development (Pool or open water) Evaluation Program Award (Surf/openwater) Under 7 From a standing position in Not required Surf Play Two waist deep water perform a (no competition for this age front glide, kick for 3m and group) recover to a secure position. Perform a back float for 30 seconds and recover to a secure position. Under 8 25metre swim (any stroke) Not required Surf Aware One 1minute survival float (on (no water competition, back) except for wade which takes place in waist deep water) Under 9 25metre swim (any stroke) 150m open water swim Surf Aware Two 1minute survival float (on within 12 minutes back) (continuous freestyle) Under 10 25metre swim 150m open water swim Surf Safe One (freestyle/front crawl) within 11 minutes 1 1/2minutes survival float (continuous freestyle) (on back) Under 11 50metre swim 288m open water swim Surf Safe Two (freestyle/front crawl) within 12 minutes 2minutes survival float (on (continuous freestyle) back) Under 12 100metre swim 288m open water swim Surf Smart One (freestyle/front crawl) within 10 minutes 2minutes survival float (on (continuous freestyle) back) Under 13 150metre swim 288m open water swim Surf Smart Two (freestyle/front crawl) within 9 minutes (continuous 3minutes survival float (on freestyle) back) Under 14 200metre swim 288m open water swim Surf Rescue Certificate (freestyle/front crawl within 5 within 9 minutes (continuous minutes) freestyle) 18
3minutes survival float (on back) Assessors Prelim Assessments / Comp Skills Evaluations: Level 1 Coach, Level 1 Official, Training Officer (SRC/Bronze), Assessor (SRC/Bronze), Age Manager Presenter *Prelim Assessments Only: AUSTSWIM or equivalent Teacher of ming & Water Safety (ie Teacher) 19