Junior Activities Handbook 2015-2016
Age Groups Welcome to West Beach SLSC for 2015/16. We hope your family enjoys the fun, fitness & community spirit of our Junior Activities program this summer. Most of our activities are conducted in age groups based on a child s age as at midnight, 30th September. Children MUST be a minimum of 5 years of age to participate. The table here lists the birthdates for each age group. Age groups are overseen by an Age Manager & their team of assistant/s & other helpers. All of these people are volunteers and any assistance you can provide is much appreciated. Queries?? Please contact your age manager, parent liaison officer, junior committee members or email juniors@westbeachslsc.com.au or phone Melissa Davis-Bishop, Director of Junior & Youth Development on 0400 156668 AGE GROUP DATE OF BIRTH Under 6 1/10/09-30/9/10 Under 7 1/10/08-30/9/09 Under 8 1/10/07-30/9/08 Under 9 1/10/06-30/9/07 Under 10 1/10/05-30/9/06 Under 11 1/10/04-30/9/05 Under 12 1/10/03-30/9/04 Under 13 1/10/02-30/9/03 Under 14 1/10/01-30/9/02 Minimum age for participation = 5 years. A child may join if they turn 5 during the season but not until that time. In this instance, the child would stay in the Under 6 age group in season 2016/17 as well. MY CHILD/REN AGE GROUP AGE MANAGER S NAME page 2
Saturday Training Sessions The Junior Activities program is held Saturday afternoons* at West Beach 1.30pm - 4pm (U9-U14) 3-4 pm (U6-U8) * there are 2 x Friday night 5-7pm sessions + 2 x Saturday morning 10am-12.30pm session Junior Training includes Surf awareness, survival & skills Wading & surf swimming Beach & water safety Board paddling & rescues First Aid & resuscitation Beach sprints, relays & flags Fun beach & water games Our Little Beachies program for U6-U8 juniors commences 7th November Our activities are run completely by volunteer help from parents & other club members - many hands make light work & there are plenty of jobs (many don t even require a foot on the sand let alone getting wet!) so please join us to help make our junior activities even better. What to bring/wear Bathers WBSLSC long sleeved training top Rash top Coloured cap (age group specific) Brimmed hat Sunscreen (apply 15 mins before) Swim goggles (optional but recommended) Water bottle (filled with water only) Towels Thongs or suitable beach footwear Clothing for inclement weather (or if going inside the café afterwards) SIGN IN WHEN? U9-U14s from 1.15pm U6-U8s 2.45-2.55pm WHERE? Admin tent on the beach (or grassed area if required) WHO? Parents/caregivers are to sign their child/ren in SIGN OUT 4pm (all age groups) on the beach page 3
Assessments Preliminary Skills Assessment This ensures that children have a suitable swimming ability to participate in deeper water activities. Shallower water activities are provided for children until they successfully complete the assessment. The assessment is conducted by the Age Managers during one of the first few Saturday sessions or when a child joins. AGE GROUP SWIM FLOAT Under 6 Front glide & recover in waist deep water Back or front float holding buoyant aid & recover Under 7 Front glide + kick for 3m in waist deep water Back or front float for a few seconds & recover Under 8 25 m (any stroke) 1 minute survival float Under 9 25 m (any stroke) 1 minute survival float Under 10 25 m (freestyle) 90 second survival float Under 11 50 m (freestyle) 2 minute survival float Under 12 100 m (freestyle) 2 minute survival float Under 13 150 m (freestyle) 3 minute survival float Under 14 200 m (freestyle; <5 mins) 3 minute survival float Junior Development Awards Fun at the beach whilst learning to become a lifesaver. Children are progressively introduced to lifesaving & surf sports knowledge & skills that is relevant to their age group. The lessons contained within the junior development award program are integrated into Saturday training sessions and involve a variety of activities from recognition of rips and applying basic first aid through to catching waves on a board and diving for a beach flag. AGE GROUP AWARD Under 6 Surf Play 1 Under 7 Surf Play 2 Under 8 Surf Aware 1 Under 9 Surf Aware 2 Under 10 Surf Safe 1 page 4
Assessments Competition Skills Assessment This ensures that children who wish to compete in swim & board related events have the ability, strength & fitness standard required to complete the courses. The assessment is conducted on various occasions during the season when Age Managers deem they have a child/ren ready to be assessed. Timed Ocean Swim AGE GROUP DISTANCE TIME LIMIT Under 6 - Under 8 Nil (participation in inter-club competitions is not permitted) Under 9 150 metres 12 minutes Under 10 150 metres 11 minutes Under 11 288 metres 12 minutes Under 12 288 metres 10 minutes Under 13 288 metres 8 minutes Under 14 288 metres 8 minutes AGE GROUP AWARD Under 11 Surf Safe 2 Under 12 Surf Smart 1 Under 13 Surf Smart 2 + Resuscitation Certificate* All awards lead to the Surf Rescue Certificate which can be attained at the age of 13 and is the base award from which juniors gain their red & yellow cap and become a patrolling lifesaver. Under 14 Surf Rescue Certificate* * may require some additional training sessions other than Saturday afternoons page 5
Junior Surf Sports Events Beach Flags Competitors lie down in the sand, facing away from the flags. At the signal they get to their feet, turn & sprint to a flag (piece of hose) placed in the sand. There is always less flags than competitors. Anyone who fails to gain a flag is eliminated until there are only 2 competitors left. The competitor who wins the last flag, wins. Beach Sprint The beach sprint course is usually set over 70m. Starting when the whistle is sounded the competitor sprints across the soft sand through the finish line. The 1st competitor s chest across the finish line is deemed the winner. Beach Relay The beach relay consists of a team of 4 competitors & a baton (rubber hose). & is conducted on the beach sprint course. Members 1 & 3 are stationed at one end of the course whilst members 2 & 4 are at the other. The object is to successfully complete the race without dropping the baton & exchanging within the set boundaries. First across the line wins. All Age Beach Relay Conducted as per the beach relay but with 1 competitor per age group (U9-U14). Wade Involves running out to an allocated a turning mark (often a person rather than buoy) at knee-waist depth water followed by wading, diving or swimming parallel to the beach to another marker before returning to the beach to run to the finish line. Wade Relay A 4 person event where children complete the wade race one at a time & tag the next team member who then continues on. The race is completed once the 4th & final team member finishes the wading course & runs up the beach to the finish line. March Past A team of 12 marches in time to music around a set course carrying a surf reel, line & belt and following their standard (flag) bearer. Teams march in formation following commands & are judged on factors such timing, arm & leg swing, space & dressing, body carriage & presentation. Points are accrued for incorrect actions & the team with the least points is the winner. Champion Lifesaver An individual event including a theory questionnaire, resuscitation, surf race, board race, beach sprint & rescue tube swim. A results based pointscore determines the overall winner. page 6
Junior Surf Sports Events Surf Race The surf race involves swimming around a course of buoys (usually left to right) placed out in the ocean. The distances vary for each age group with younger children completing a shorter course. Surf Teams Race Consisting of 4 members, all competitors swim in the same race, around the buoys and back to the beach. Each placing is given a certain amount of points (e.g. 1st = 1 point, 10th = 10 points). The team with the least amount of points win or in the case of a draw, the team who crossed the line first, wins. Iron Person The ironman/ironwoman race involves both a swim around the set of buoys & a board paddle with a run in between each of these + a final run to the finish line. The order of the swim & board legs can vary. Rescue & Resuscitation (R&R) A team event combining disciplined technique, marching & resuscitation skills. Teams comprise either 2 (2 person R&R) or 5 (5 person R&R) members & are judged against a set of criteria where incorrect or incomplete actions accrue points. The team with the least points is the winner. Board Race Paddling an age appropriate board, children start on the beach, enter the water & paddle out to & around a set course of buoys and return to shore with a final run through the finish flags, finishing on their feet in control of their board. Board Relay Teams of 3 competitors compete in a relay format over a course similar to the individual board race. After rounding the buoys and returning to the beach the 1st competitor runs around 2 turning flags to tag the 2nd competitor. The 2nd competitor then completes the course & tags the final competitor. The race finishes when the final competitor rounds all buoys, returns to the beach & runs to the finish line. Cameron Relay A team event with 4 children - 1 board paddler, 1 swimmer & 2 runners compete in this relay where each competitor tags the next one. The order of the swim & board legs are drawn by ballot. The 2 run legs are completed after each water event leg with the 2nd run leg finishing the event between the flags. First Aid Teams of 2 provide first aid in a simulated scenario within a set time limit. Points are awarded for correct actions & the team with the most points is the winner. page 7
Junior Inter-Club Competition Carnivals Inter-club competitions, known as Junior Carnivals are conducted at various SA beaches during the season (Sundays) for U9 - U13 juniors (U14s participate at Senior Carnivals with U15s+). This season there are: 4 x Carnivals (Sun 15th Nov, Sun 13th Dec, Sun 17th Jan & Sun 14th Feb) 1 x Qualifying Carnival (Sat 5th March) 2-day State Championships (12/13 March) * * Champion Lifesaver, R&R & First Aid State Championship events are held separately. Program Not all events are conducted at each carnival & for efficiency there are 2 carnival formats (A & B) to which certain events are allocated. Summary timetable: 7.30am 8.15am 9am 3pm R&R March Past Scheduled events commence & event changeover occurs on the hour Carnival finish Events by age group EVENT UNDER 9 UNDER 10 UNDER 11 UNDER 12 UNDER 13 UNDER 14 2 person R&R 5 person R&R Beach Sprint & Beach Relay Beach Flags Board Race & Board Relay Board Rescue Cameron Relay Champion Lifesaver* First Aid * Iron Person March Past Surf Race & Teams Wade & Wade Relay * not conducted at carnivals; held at event specific state championship only page 8
Junior Inter-Club Competition What to bring/wear Club bathers Competition long sleeved top (supplied by WBSLSC) Brimmed hat Sunscreen Healthy snacks & food (fruit, muesli bars, muffins, sandwiches...lots of snacks rather than one heavy meal) Club competition cap (double blue) High visibility singlet (not faded) Towels Goggles (for swim events) Water bottle/s Warm/inclement weather clothing PLEASE ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE NAMED Our West Beach Team We have lots of fun at carnivals (parents as well as kids!) & would love to have as many families as possible to attend. Parents & helpers assist with packing & towing the gear trailers, arriving early to set up the club tent, helping to marshall the children at events, officiating (those who have undertaken a SLS Officials Course), providing water safety (proficient SRC/Bronze Medallion holders only) + helping out how & where needed. There are lots of jobs & we d love more help. MY CARNIVAL CHECKLIST To be eligible to compete, children must have completed a. Preliminary Assessment (wade/relay, sprint/relay, flags, march past, run leg in Cameron relay) b. Competition Assessment (surf race/teams, board race/relay, ironperson, Cameron relay) See pages 4 & 5 for details Required assessments completed successfully (swim + float; timed ocean swim) Age manager knows I will be participating I have club bathers, competition cap, WB long sleeved competition top & high visibility singlet ready (all labelled with my name) Parent/caregiver knows which beach, how to get there & time I am required to be at the club tent I will get a good night s sleep ready for an early start to a fun day page 9
Specialised Training In addition to weekly Saturday training sessions, there are a number of specialised discipline specific training sessions held each week or as required. Board Training Held on Mondays & Wednesdays from 19 October, 5.30pm-6.30pm at West Beach SLSC. Beach Sprint & Running Training Held Wednesday afternoons 4.30pm- 5.30pm (arrive 4.20pm) at West Beach Reserve (cnr Military Rd & West Beach Rd). Friday afternoons from November at March Past Training Held Saturdays 12.30pm-1.25pm before normal training program at West Beach SLSC. Other Training Training for Champion Lifesaver (U14), First Aid (U14) R&R - 2 person & 5 person (U10-U14) Will be available for interested children during the season, in preparation for the specific state championship events. Swimming Training Held Tuesday & Thursday nights 7-8pm at Immanuel School Pool (Morphett Rd Novar Gardens). $4 for junior members. Please note that basic swimming competency required as this is NOT a learn to swim program. Ironperson Training Held Saturday mornings in season only at 8.30am at West Beach SLSC. Participants must have completed their competition assessment (timed ocean swim). For up to date information on specialised training sessions, including last minute plan changes etc, please use our West Beach Surf App &/or follow the West Beach Training Group on Facebook. Current training timetable can be found in the Surf Sports category on your West Beach Surf App Coaches & trainers are volunteers. Please respect their time & commitment & that of other participants by being punctual, polite & following the code of conduct. Assistance with transport/preparation of equipment is always welcome. Unless otherwise advised, children are to have a parent/guardian or appointed adult in attendance. page 10
Lifesaving Education Saturday training sessions include a series of lessons which progressively work towards preparing juniors to become patrolling lifesaver. Children in the older age groups may undertake additional training sessions as required. Resuscitation Certificate Under 13 Skills & knowledge in basic resuscitation are taught and assessed by appropriate club officers. Award required as eligibility to compete at Junior Qualifying & Junior State Championship events (U13 age group only). R&R competitors may also be required to undertake this award. Surf Rescue Certificate Under 14 Skills & knowledge in patrolling activities are taught by designated club training officer/s and assessed by SLS Assessor/s. Award required as eligibility to compete at State Championship events (U14 age group only). Training & assessment is normally conducted during October - December. West Beach SLSC also provides programs & award training for older members, including parents who wish to become patrolling members or learn resuscitation skills. Have a chat with any of our club officers about what is on offer. page 11
Uniforms & Club Clothing The Uniform Shop is the place to get all of your club clothing. Located within the Surf Club café on Saturdays from 1pm - 4pm, Sarah & her team will be on hand to assist you with... Items for Saturday training Bathers (girls & boys) Long sleeved training top (compulsory) Rash tops (WB colours) Surf Sports items Competition caps (double blue) Pink competition singlets (compulsory for all water events at carnivals) Coloured caps (age group specific) Brimmed hats Swim goggles PLUS Club t-shirts, shorts & more for the whole family Coloured Caps for Saturday Training Under 6 = Fluoro Green Under 7 = Navy Blue Under 8 = Red Under 9 = White Under 10 = Yellow West Beach SLSC UNIFORM SHOP Opening Hours Saturdays* 1pm - 4pm within the Surf Club Café * when junior training is on Under 11 = Light Blue Under 12 = Green Under 13 = Maroon Under 14 = Khaki Green NOTE: children keep the same colour from year to year page 13
Special Events & Opportunities Surf Life Saving SA & West Beach SLSC has a number of events and opportunities that are available to interested members, including Wave Warriors A nationally toured event for U9-U15s organised by ironman Zane Holmes held Saturday 5 December at Henley SLSC from 8am. Events: surf race, board, iron person, beach sprint. Visit www.wavewarriors.com.au for details & registrations. Nipperthon 16 This fun endurance style event held Saturday 23 January at West Beach SLSC is open to U9-U14 competitors. Entry fee applies & prizes available. Junior Development Team (U13/U14/U15) Will contest the Southern States Challenge in January 2016. Past performances and 2015 carnival results will be used for selection as well as trials if required. Junior Development Camps Conducted by SLSSA during the April school holidays, West Beach SLSC may have the opportunity to nominate participants. page 12
Code of Conduct Competitors Code of Conduct Play by the rules Control your temper. Verbal abuse of officials and sledging other competitors, deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent is not acceptable or permitted behaviour in any sport. Be a good sport. Applaud all good performances whether they are made by your club or another surf club. Cooperate with your Age Manager, coach, teammates and opponents. Without them there would be no competition. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of all participants regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of competition. Never argue with an official. If you disagree, have your Age Manager approach the official after the competition. Work equally hard for yourself and/or your team. Your team s performance will benefit and so will you. Treat all participants in your sport as you like to be treated. Do not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor. Participate for your own enjoyment and benefit, not just to please parents and coaches. Disputes at inter-club carnival competitions are to be dealt with in accordance with the procedures set out in the SLSA Surf Sports Manual 33rd Edition. Parents Code of Conduct Remember that children participate in surf life saving for their enjoyment, not your Focus on the child s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. Encourage children always to participate according to the rules and to settle disagreements without resorting to hostility or violence. Appreciate good performances and skilfull performances by all participants. Show appreciation for volunteer Age Managers, coaches, officials and administrators. Without them, your child could not participate. Do not interfere with the progress and/or conduct of competition. Encourage children to participate, do not force them. Never ridicule or yell at a child for making a mistake or losing. Remember that children learn best by example. Support all efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from sporting activities. Respect officials decisions and teach children to do likewise. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Coaches Code of Conduct Have access to self improvement opportunities: and be matched with a level of coaching appropriate to their level of competence. Remember that young people participate for pleasure and winning is only part of the fun. Never ridicule or yell at a young competitor for making a mistake or not coming first. Be reasonable in your demands on competitors time, energy and enthusiasm. Operate within the rules and spirit of surf life saving and teach your competitors to do the same. Ensure that the time competitors spend with you is a positive experience. All young people are deserving of equal attention and opportunities. Any physical contact with a young person should be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the player s skill development. Respect the rights, dignity and worth of every young person regardless of their gender, ability, cultural background or religion. Treat each competitor as an individual. Respect the talent, development stage and goals of each competitor, and help each competitor reach their full potential. Avoid overplaying the talented competitors; the just-average need and deserve equal time. Ensure that equipment and facilities meet the safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of all competitors. Display control, respect and professionalism to all involved with surf life saving. This includes opponents, coaches, officials, administrators, the media, parents and spectators. Encourage players to do the same. Show concern and caution toward sick and injured competitors. Follow the advice of a physician when determining whether an injured player is ready to recommence training or competition. Obtain appropriate qualifications and keep up to date with the latest coaching practices and the principles of growth and development of young people. Don t interfere with the progress and/or conduct of competition unless called to do so by another official. Abide by the officials decisions
Come & enjoy a drink or meal at the Surf Club Café Open for breakfast & lunch 7 days Thursday Schnitzel Night Friday Night Dinner Saturday & Sunday afternoon drinks Available for private functions Show your membership card for member discount See you there! Cnr Seaview & West Beach Rd West Beach Postal: PO Box 44 Brooklyn Park 5032 Ph 8353 8503 (Surf Club Café) www.westbeachslsc.com.au