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2016 - 2017 SPONSORS
We would like to express our sincere thanks to all our sponsors for their commitment
and generous contribu�on to the Maroochydore Nippers for the 2016/2017 season.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE SPONSORS
If you are interested in sponsoring Maroochydore Junior Activities in
any way please do not hesitate to call;
Natalie Jarrott SECRETARY of Maroochydore Junior Activities 0466 304 644
Ask about our available naming rights to club gear opportunity!
Members Handbook
34-36 Alexandra Parade
Co)on Tree, Maroochydore
QLD 4558
Tel: (07) 5443 1323 Fax: 07 5443 8963
Maroochydore Nippers
2016/2017
A word from our Nipper Chairman
Welcome to Maroochydore Nippers. At Maroochydore, we are able to deliver
a life saving program that educates surf awareness, promotes healthy surf/
life ac�vity, offers community assistance which can lead to life long
friendships.
Our program is designed to deliver Queensland youth the opportunity to
develop and challenge themselves intellectually through Champion Lifesaver
events and gaining life saving awards to the mul�tude of events on the sand
and in the water. Not everyone has to be an iron man so our dedicated team
of Assistant and Age Managers spend many hours helping everyone achieve
and challenge themselves to help build self confidence and help achieve the
goals that our nippers may want to achieve.
The four key components of our program entail Life Saving, Surf skill
development, Surf Sports and a healthy social network.
Our Maroochydore Surf life saving club is celebra�ng it's 100 year anniversary
this season so our club has provided a valuable community service to the
Sunshine Coast over a long �me.
We ac�vely encourage all our nipper families to get involved one way or
another to help us all out so we can help create wonderful memories for our
nippers for the years that lay ahead of them.
I, along with the Junior Ac�vity Commi)ee, welcome you all on board. I
sincerely hope that you enjoy being a part of our club. I'm really looking
forward to the season ahead and I look forward to seeing you all on the
beach.
Kirk Jarro)
Director Junior Ac�vi�es
Q. What do children in Surf Life Saving do?
A. 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 ac�vi�es. They will also learn surf lifesaving
skills, surf awareness, and intrinsically develop personal and emo�onal skills.
Q. Junior Awards – what are these
for my child?
A. Each age group award has
sessions that they par�cipate in to
acquire relevant skills and
knowledge. They will need to a)end
and par�cipate in all of the compulsory sessions to a)ain the award. They
must also complete the pool and Beach Evalua�on to obtain the award.
Q. Does my child have to be able to swim?
A. Yes, each age group has specific requirements for swimming ability. All
children will complete a Pool Evalua�on including a swim and a float which
clubs conduct. This is carried out before par�cipa�ng in any Junior Ac�vi�es
session to assess their swimming and self-survival ability in the water. This
will determine whether they can progress to Junior Ac�vi�es: They will then
be required to complete a Beach Evalua�on (Run-Swim-Run). The next step is
for them to train to complete the Compe��on Evalua�on consis�ng of an
ocean water swim. This allows them to compete at
inter-club carnivals. Only those who wish to compete are required to
complete the Compe��on Evalua�on.
Is this a “Learn to Swim” program?
A. NO. Although your child will benefit enormously and increase their
confidence from exposure to open water based ac�vi�es including swimming
and board paddling, we do not provide specific learn to swim training or
stroke correc�on.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. My child is 12 today (born 5th October), what age group will he be in?
A. The age group that your child is calculated to be in is the age they are as at
the 30th September, therefore your child
was 11 on the 30th September (turned 12 on the 5th Oct) and therefore is
classed as being in the under 12 age group (even though they are 12). A child
who has their twelth birthday on the 30th July would be placed in the Under
13 age group.
Q. Does my child change age groups if their birthday is during a sea-
son?
A. No. The age group for each child is determined by their age as at 30
September. i.e. If a child turns 8 on 30 September, they would be in
U9’s for that season. If a child turns 8 on 1 October, they would be in
U8’s for that season.
Q. My child’s friend’s birthday puts him in different age group and they
want to be together.
A. Sorry the rules are that the children are placed in the age groups
where their birthday falls – it may be good for them to be in different
age groups, they can make new friends and socialise before and after
the training
sessions.
Q. How o:en do I bring my child to the beach?
A. Each discipline and age groups have designated training sessions each
week. Most are once per week and on Sunday mornings, (check with
Club office).
Q. What does my child need? Bathers, a Club cap, high vis top, water bo)le,
long sleeved t-shirt or long sleeved rash top, a sun hat, a towel and sun-
screen. If your child is compe�ng there is also a requirement to club cap and
club apparel.
Board of Junior Activities
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Kirk Jarrott DIRECTOR JUNIOR ACTIVITIES 0411 834 123
Jason Bristow VICE CHAIR 0488 737 899
Natalie Jarrott JA SECRETARY 0466 304 644
Steve Rychvalsky JA TEAM MANAGER 0413 969 940
Andrew Patrick JA TREASURER 0412 822 142
Brett Shuttleworth GEAR STEWART 0419 742 509
Brad Kildey AWARDS CO-ORDINATOR
Brad Stark JA COACHING CO-ORDINATOR 0413 837 709
Board of Junior Activities
Jo Kliese OFFICIALS COORDINATOR [email protected]
Kirk Jarrott WATER SAFETY COORDINATOR [email protected]
Helen Patrick EVENTS [email protected]
Anne Colston EVENTS ASSISTANT
Nathan McGrath SWIM COACH [email protected]
Damien Andrew BOARD COACH [email protected]
Clint Irwin IRON COACH [email protected]
Glen Wilson RUN COACH [email protected]
Kara Wills MARCHPAST COACH [email protected]
Kylie Mcgrath MARCHPAST ASSISTANT & UNIFORMS [email protected]
Age Managers
Danny Short AGE MANAGER CADETS 0457 513 059
Lisa Andrew ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER CADETS 0407 596 995
Rob Boughton AGE MANAGER U13 0414 163 922
Kristy Rychvalsky ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U13 0402 903 313
Mick Casey ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U13 0421 639 520
Jason Mcgrath AGE MANAGER U12 0439 628 695
Brad Stark ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U12 0413 837 709
Todd Grace ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U12 0488 231 334
Natalie Jarrott AGE MANAGER U11 0466 304 644
Larissa Hallam AGE MANAGER U11 0414 669 915
Lisa Parsons ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U11 0421 648 518
Brooke Starr-Thomas AGE MANAGER U10 0414 704 226
Luke Hembry ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U10 0434 745 857
Sarah McGrath ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U10 0424 260 586
Clint Irwin AGE MANAGER U9 0427 640 715
Glenn Pickering CARNIVAL AGE MANAGER U7/U9 0402 517 424
Peter Halfweg AGE MANAGER U7/U9 0410 257 228
Steve Rychvalsky AGE MANAGER U8 0413 969 940
Shannon Mcgrath ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U8 0410 070 349
Wayne Spindler ASSISTANT AGE MANAGER U8 0418 954 433
Simone Irwin AGE MANAGER U7 0414 784 371
Glen Pickering AGE MANAGER U7/U9 0402 517 424
Corey Schuhen AGE MANAGER U7 0418 466 886
Peter Halfweg AGE MANAGER U7/U9 0410 257 228
Fiona Meredith AGE MANAGER GREEN CAPS 0416 519 099
Dan Draper AGE MANAGER GREEN CAPS
Danniella Driscoll AGE MANAGER GREEN CAPS
Welcome all Maroochydore Nippers and Families
Nipper days are Sundays from 7.50 am – 10.30 am from 18th September to
approximately 1st of March. These days provide opportuni�es to build the
founda�ons of surf safety, surf awareness and compe��on skills.
Sign On
You can sign on 7 days a week at the main recep�on of the Maroochydore Surf
Life Saving Club.
What you will need to sign up.
1. Membership Applica�on Form – one for each nipper and each parent.
(Please note this can also be completed online at SLSA Lifesaving Online.
2. Birth Cer�ficate (or similar) for each child
3. Blue Card Applica�on Form (One for Each Parent). If you hold a Blue card
through another organisa�on you can fill in the Blue Card Authorisa�on
to Confirm Form . If you are a teacher or Police officer you can fill in
the Exemp�on Card Applica�on Form.
4. Two forms of ID per parent (driver’s licence, Medicare card etc) to
accompany the a)ached Blue Card applica�on.
5. Pool swim proficiency form signed (see page 15)
Already a member?
You will need to Renew your Membership via Lifesaving Online.
ANNUAL AWARDS
Note: Points allocated towards awards are outlined in Appendix Two. Prizes/awards are
outlined in Appendix One of Maroochydore Junior Activities Policy manual.
Annual awards are awarded to:
Under 6 & 7’s: All members attain a generic award.
Under 6: Joshua Dawes Memorial Award Awarded by Age U6 Managers
U8- U14
Each age group will have:
• Age champion (1 female, 1 male)
Awarded on points
• Encouragement award.
Awarded by Age Managers
• Most improved.
Awarded by Age Managers
• Club Swim Champion.
Awarded on weekly points swim
Junior Nipper of the Year. Awarded on points
Nipper of the Year. Awarded on points
Director of Junior Activities Award. Awarded by DOJA.
Club Swim Club Champion Awarded on highest club swim points U9-U14
Coaches Award. Awarded by Junior Activities Coaches
Champion Lifesaver: Awarded from Champion Lifesaver Competition.
U14 male and female Club Captains Award:
Awarded to club captains, based upon criteria in Section 1.5
U14 Lifers Awarded to nippers whom have been Maroochydore Club members since
U8’s.
Cameron Relay – involves 4 members, a swimmer, a board paddler
and 2 runners. The swimmer completes a swim race, and tags the
runner near the shore who runs along the beach and tags the board
paddler who completes a board race before tagging the last runner who
sprints towards the finish line.
U11 – U14
Combined U11 –U14 First Aid – 2 members are required to apply first
aid in a set scenario by an official.
U12-U14 Champion Lifesaver – Members complete a range of
physical races plus a theory paper and are allocated points for each
event
U11—U14 Patrol Competition – Members form a team and complete a
range of physical races plus a theory paper and are allocated points for
each event.
R & R – 2 and 5 person R and R teams compete in a precise drill that
simulates rescue and resuscitation. Points are given for incorrect
procedures. The team with the least amount of points wins.
Combined U11 –U14 March Past – Teams of 12 are judged on their
ability to march correctly to a predetermined drill around the carnival
arena. Points are given for incorrect procedures. The team with the least
amount of points wins.
Membership
1st
Child $180.00 – addi�onal children $60.00/child
Maroochy Nippers Membership includes;
• Nipper cap
• Nipper Handbook
• Pink high vis singlet
• Use of club facili�es
• Sunday nipper day ac�vi�es
• Free Membership to Maroochy Nippers Kids Birthday Club
• Use of club nipper boards and equipment during nippers and allocated
training sessions
• Comprehensive training program with our professional coaching team
• Carnival entry fees for club supported carnivals
• Insurance and Associate membership for 2 parents
We do have a FOB wrist band access system to use toilets. These can be
purchased for $20. However Junior Ac�vity ameni�es will be unlocked for all
training sessions and Sunday nippers.
Photography For the safety and security of all our children, parents are asked
to refrain from taking photos of Nippers ac�vi�es. The Club Photographer may
be able to assist you with specific photos
if required. If you should no�ce any
suspicious behaviour by individuals with
or without cameras please report to your
Age Manager or Commi)ee Members so
it can be dealt with appropriately. The
Club arranges for a professional
photographer to take both Age Groups and individual photos of our Nippers.
Apparel
Club colours are royal blue, black and white and the mascot is the “Black
Swan”. Club caps or High Vis Caps (depending on age group) are to be worn at
all �mes during nippers and high visibility vests “Fluoro Pink” (PMS
Interna�onal colour code 806C*) are compulsory for all water ac�vi�es [refer:
A range of other apparel is available from the administra�on office.
Maroochydore surf club
considers represen�ng the
club at compe��on and
carnivals a privilege and
therefore expect all
members to present
themselves accordingly.
When doing so, we ask all
compe�tors to wear
approved Maroochydore
club togs.
U6-U10 Wade Race – Athletes have to wade, dive or swim their way through
waist depth water around the three Water Safety Markers from leV to right,
then make their way back up the beach through the finish line.
U6-U10 Wade Relay – this relay race consists of 4 compe�tors. The first
member runs and wades around the water safety markers, back to the beach
where they tag the second member who does the same. They tag the third
and finally the fourth and final member who runs through the finish line.
U9-U14 Surf Race – the surf race involves swimming around a course of
buoys placed out in the ocean. Getting through the shore break can be tough,
as well as the return to the beach negotiating the waves.
U9-U14 Surf Teams – consis�ng of four members, all compe�tors swim in the
same race, around the buoys and back to the beach. Each placing is given a
certain amount of points e.g. First = 1 point, tenth = 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.
U9-U14 Ironman/Iron woman – in the nipper age groups the ironman/iron
woman race involves three legs including the board and the swim sec�ons
with a run in between each of these. This is a tough event which requires
endurance, strength and plenty of skills U11 – U14
TEAMS
U8 – U10 team events
can be mixed (male
and female)
U11- U14 team events
are single sex (all male
or all female)
Events
U6-U14 Beach Flags – Competitors lie down in the sand, facing away from the
flags. At the signal they get to their feet, turn and sprint to a flag (piece of hose)
place in the sand. There are always less flags
than competitors. Anyone who fails to gain a
flag is eliminated until there are only two
nippers left. The competitor, who wins the last
flag, wins.
U6-U14 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 first competitors’ chest across the line is deemed the winner.
U6-U14 Beach Relay – the beach relay consists of a team of four competitors
and a baton (rubber hose). Members 1 and 3 are
stationed at one end of the course whilst members 2 and
4 are at the other. The object is to successfully complete
the race without dropping the baton and exchanging within
the set boundaries. First across the line wins.
U9-U14 Board Race – this race is done using a board to
negotiate the break, follow a set course of buoys and
return to shore surfing the waves back to the beach.
Board requirements for the U9 – U10s are on 2m long
foam boards; U11 – U13s are 2m long fibreglass boards
and U14s use a Malibu fibreglass board, 3.2m in length.
U11-U14 Board Rescue – consisting of 2 nippers, a swimmer and a board
paddler. The swimmer enters the water, swims to their coloured buoy and
signals to the board paddler, who paddles out, around the buoy, picks up the
swimmer and both competitors paddle to the beach, both carrying the board
over the line.
U9-U14 Board Relay – a board relay team consists of three competitors all with
their own board. The first team member paddles out around the buoys then
heads back towards the shore and tags with the second team member whom
does the same, then tags the third paddler whom races the course and crosses
the finish line.
Nipper Sundays
Sunday 7:50-10:30am
Nipper days are all about fun and friendships while learning beach safety
through ac�vi�es, technique drills, fitness, games, teamwork and theory. All
age groups have an Age Manager with one or two assistants. Depending on
condi�ons and other factors nippers may finish earlier than the 10.30.
7:00 – 7:50: Set up
SeXng up nippers is no easy feat, volunteers are always required to assist in
set up ,wash down and pack up of our club equipment. Be sure to introduce
yourself, jump in and help out – it’s a great way to get to know others.
7:50 am: Sign on
Assemble in front of the club house and sign on with age manager (10 min
prior to start �me). Age Groups areas are well signed. Be ready wearing togs,
nipper cap, pink rashie, sunscreen – also have towel, hat and water bo)le
8:00am: Nippers starts
At the commencement of Nippers we have a informal informa�on morning
no�ces addressed by Director of Junior Ac�vi�es. Weekly messages on useful
informa�on and upcoming events is also available from your Age Manager
and noted in the sign on folder.
It is a requirement of Maroochydore Club that parents stay on
the beach at all �mes with their child’s age group. In the case of
siblings, please advise age manager/s where you are in case of
emergency. At the conclusion of ac�vi�es children are signed off
and are not to leave the age manager or assistants un�l their
parents or guardians have collected them.
During the season we may conduct nippers in the Maroochydore River
par�cularly when the surf condi�ons are rough. This will be advised during the
morning address and aVer signed on at the club. As a group we walk around to
the river and return to the club for sign off.
NO Sunday nippers occurs when;
• That age group has a carnival on the same day or that weekend.
• Our beach is being used for a carnival .
• Bad weather – We generally move to the river if surf condi�ons are
deemed unsuitable – sign on is always at the club first. If nippers is
cancelled we no�fy everyone no later than 7:00am via the webpage
no�ce board or Facebook “Maroochydore Nippers” page.
• Christmas holiday break
Screening Policy
Surf Life Saving at all levels is commi)ed to the health, safety and wellbeing of
all members and is dedicated to providing a safe and enjoyable environment for
par�cipants in surf lifesaving ac�vi�es.
IT IS COMPULSORY that Nipper parents and/or guardians are required
to obtain a Suitability Card (Blue Card).
The purpose of the blue card system is to contribute to the crea�on of safe and
suppor�ve environments for children and young people when receiving
services and par�cipa�ng in ac�vi�es which are essen�al to their development
and wellbeing.
In compliance with the Commission for Children and Young People Act 1998,
the Club, for the 2016 – 2017 season, requires that each member, parent or
guardian complete and sign a “Volunteer Blue Card Applica�on Form”. It is an
offence for prohibited persons to sign this declara�on or to apply for or a)empt
to obtain, undertake or remain in child-related employment in any capacity,
whether paid, volunteering or self-employed.
Nipper Boards & Equipment Guide Lines
Nippers has a range of boards suitable for all levels of expertise.
• Foam Boards are for Under 8, Under 9 and Under 10’s
• Fibreglass boards are for Under 11, Under 12 and Under 13’s
• Mals are for Under 14’s only
There are boards available for general use and to be allocated for carni-
val use. All nippers can use club boards for training.
CARNIVAL ALLOCATED BOARDS AND CLUB BOARDS
CARE / RESPONSIBILITIES
CARE:
Ensure board is washed with fresh water
after use ASAP.
Board to be kept out of direct sunlight (to
avoid delaminating).
Board not to be sat on while on sand/
beach.
Board to be stored out of direct sunlight and away from excessive heat exposure.
If available board to be placed in cover when not in use.
No stickers to be placed on the board. Board stock is limited.
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CARNIVAL ALLOCATED BOARDS:
Member is responsible for board collection, care and return.
Member is to be responsible for all repairs and associated costs whilst in their
care at the carnival. All repairs to be carried out by qualified repairer. Gear Stew-
ard to be advised of all major repairs.
If a member owns their own board they cannot use a club board for carnival un-
less their own board is unusable.
Application can be made on the competitor carnival nomination form if an allocat-
ed carnival board is required. You must apply for allocation before each carnival.
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, such as beach based, surf and pool water events
along with events such as R&R, march past and multi skill events like
first aid and champion lifesaver. There are events for all ages and skills,
culminating in the Junior Queensland State Championship each year.
Who can compete? U8 - U14s age groups compete at carnivals. There
are no competitions for U6 & U7 age groups. Any nipper who has com-
pleted their Junior Competition evaluation run-swim-run can compete.
Where are carnivals held? Carnivals are mainly held on the Sun-
shine Coast although some U11-14 carnivals occasionally compete on
the Gold Coast. A calendar is always on nipper notice board in nipper
room.
How long do the carnivals go for? U8-U10 Carnivals are run as one
carnival in their respective age groups and are non-competitive and are
usually held over 1 day.
U11-U14 carnivals can be held over one or two days (Sat & Sun). Most
carnivals marshal approx. 7.45am, with a club warm up being held at
7am. Most carnivals involve long hours so be prepared to be at the
beach most of the day. A list of what to take, where to meet are always
given by your Age Manager prior to any event.
How to enter? You can access carnival nomination forms via the
Maroochydore Surf Lifesaving Club website or ask your Age Manager for
a copy or collect one from the club office. There will also be an online
version sent to you with the carnival circular when nominations open.
Entries are then emailed to [email protected] and cc
your Age Manager of your intention to compete. Closing date for carni-
vals is normally approx. 10 days before the carnival, however close
dates will always be communicated to you.
The costs to enter in to a carnival is covered by the club.
This means that if a member/poten�al member will not complete and sign
the form their applica�on for membership or renewal will be rejected.
Informa�on regarding Blue Cards and Child Protec�on Policy can be found
online at www.bluecard.qld.gov.au. Forms are available at the Club website
or Club office.
PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT
Each new family to Maroochydore must a)end a brief presenta�on on Parent
Par�cipa�on. The nipper programme at Maroochydore is successful due to the
large number of parents and club members who con�nue to assist us and devote
�me and energy into making our nippers future lifesavers. Nippers does not work
without parent volunteers. There are many ways in which you can help and we
encourage all parents to chose something that suits them. All parent helpers must
have a Blue Card Working With Children Check. It is a requirement of the
Maroochydore Surf Life Saving Club and Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) for all
members over the age of 18 who work with Children or Young People to complete
a Blue Card Working with Children Check. This process is confiden�al and assists
the Club in our duty of care for providing a safe environment for your children.
Applica�on forms are available via download on the club website or from the
office.
1. Nipper Parent – parent helper (BBQ, setup Nipper day, help with set up for
carnivals, willing helper).
The weekly BBQ is the primary source of fundraising for Nippers. Funds are always
needed to repair, replace and update the equipment and training gear for Nippers.
Fundraising also pays for the year end Christmas party and the purchase of trophies
and medallions.
A roster for BBQ assistance will be completed at the beginning of the Nipper
season. Please ensure that you look at the roster to
see when you have been nominated. Even if it is not
your rostered week and you see that the BBQ workers
need assistance, please help if you can.
2. Age or Assistant Age Manager
3. AcIve Parent – acIve patrol member – bronze medallion cer�fied – full club
membership rights.
4 AcIve Parent—SRC—Water Safety or Award Members
Water safety mainly spend their �me in the water on Nipper days and/or Carnivals
either on rescue boards, swimming with tubes/ fins or being markers for the wade
races, monitoring Nippers during their races. You need to have either a current Surf
Rescue Cer�ficate or Bronze Medallion to be a Water Safety officer. Please contact
the Clubs Director of Surf Awards Brad Kidley 0418793582 for the next courses and
other great life saving wards you can gain.
5. AcIve Parent—Carnival Official
Officials help with the running of the carnivals
either by judging, marshalling compe�tors,
presen�ng medals, recording results or star�ng
races. Its easy, fun and many courses are run during nipper Sundays. If you want the
best seat in the house on carnival day become a Level 0 or Level 1 official today,
please contact Jo Kliese 0467590188 Officials Coordinator for the latest courses. If we
do not supply 1 official for every 8 children compe�ng we need to withdrawal
children. This we never want to have to do.
6. Beach and Water Set Up / Pack Up
Help is needed every week, from about 7:00am onwards, to set up the beach
and to ensure that everything is packed up at the end of the morning.
A roster will be established at the beginning of the Nipper season. Please
ensure that you look at the roster to see when you have been nominated.
Even if it is not your rostered week and you see that assistance is required,
please help if you can.
This also extends to different age groups being rostered on once per year to
take the gear trailer to one carnival and help set up the clubs tent for the day.
“We may have it all together but together we have it all!”
Surf Life Saving Parent/Guardian—Code of Conduct
A Parent/Guardian of an SLSA member will:
(a) remember that their child participate in surf lifesaving for their own enjoyment.
(b) focus on their child’s efforts and performance rather than winning and losing.
(c) show appreciation for good performance by all participants.
(d) never ridicule or yell at their child or other children for making a mistake.
(e) respect officials decisions and teach their children to do likewise.
(f) not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the activities (eg.
coach, official, age manager, etc.).
(g) be a positive role model for others.
LIFE SAVING AWARD TRAINING SLSA can offer a range of opportuni�es which will promote:
• A healthy lifestyle
• A sense of pride
• A sense of responsibility and purpose
• Posi�ve social rela�onships
There are numerous courses (some listed below) that will
provide you the
with the skills to par�cipate in a variety of rolls within the
club.
⇒ Bronze Medallion
⇒ First Aid
⇒ Resuscita�on Cer�ficate / Advanced Resuscita�on Cer�ficate
⇒ Observer’s Award
⇒ Official’s accredita�on
⇒ IRB Crew / IRB Driver
Whether you want to become or patrolling member on the beach,
be an official at surf sports carnivals, or simply help out at Sunday Nippers,
there are courses to suit all levels of par�cipa�on.
BRONZE MEDALLION Are you interested in being physically fit, learning teamwork & aqua�c safety skills?
The Bronze medallion is the minimum requirement for -
· Helping as water safety at Junior Ac�vi�es.
· Becoming a proficient surf lifesaver on patrol (not compulsory)
BRONZE REQUIREMENTS
· Be 15 years of age by examina�on day.
· Completed a 400m swim in 9 mins or less, before any training starts
PLEASE NOTE: A swimming training session plan can be provided to
assist you in reaching your swim pre-requisite.
BRONZE COMPETENCIES · Communicate in the workplace
· Provide Emergency Care (Basic first aid, CPR, anatomy & physiology)
· Par�cipate in an aqua�c rescue opera�on (Board, tube rescue)
· Work in a team (Carries & supports, patrols)
· Work effec�vely in a public safety organiza�on
· Follow defined occupa�onal health & safety policies & procedures
· Operate communica�on systems & equipment (radio opera�ons)
· Apply surf awareness & self rescue skills (surf condi�ons, techniques)
RESUSCITATION CERTIFICATE Resuscita�on is one of the most essen�al life saving skills to have.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
· Be 13 years of age by examina�on day & hold SRC
COURSE COMPETENCIES
· Ability to demonstrate CPR skills and knowledge
· Explain chain of survival
· Casualty Assessment and monitoring
· Work in a team
FIRST AID CERTIFICATE This is the na�onally accredited Provide
First Aid (HLTAID003) that can be
used in all facets of every day life.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
· Be 14 years of age by examina�on day.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
· Online theory to be completed prior to a)ending course
· Ability to demonstrate First Aid skills and knowledge
· Sessions - CPR, Concepts of First Aid, Bleeding, Burns, Fractures &
soV �ssue injuries, Cardiac & respiratory, Head injuries, Medical
emergencies, Heat/cold extremes, Poisons, bites & s�ngs
· Casualty Assessment and monitoring
· Work in a team
OBSERVERS AWARD
Provides the tools to be able to observe the ocean and beach environment,
and iden�fy hazards and risks and preventa�ve measures.
We require observers at Nipper Days to achieve high water safety standards.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
· Be 15 years of age by examina�on day.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
· Ability to demonstrate knowledge and iden�fica�on
IRB CREWMAN
We require IRB drivers / crew at Sunday Nipper days, patrols and carnivals.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
· Be 15 years of age by examina�on day & have Bronze Medallion
COURSE COMPETENCIES
· Surf Safety, IRB care and procedures
· Risk Management
· Work in a team
NIPPERS Surf EducaIon CerIficates (AWARDS)
Each Nipper has a yearly Award to obtain prior to advancing to their next year level. They will learn and demonstrate the required skills on Nipper Sundays and will receive their Award Certificates on Presentation Day.
• U6 Surf Play 1
• U7 Surf Play 2
·Beach activities to emphasise games and group participation.· Water activities that are
limited to shallow water near the water’s edge. No competition other than that involved
in fun games.
• U8 Surf Awareness 1
• U9 Surf Awareness 2
Recall surf awareness information and basic emergency care procedures. Perform
introductory self rescue skills and has completed run-swim-run (U9).
• U10 Surf Safe 1
• U11 Surf Safe 2
Apply surf awareness information. Provide emergency care. Communicate in the beach
environment. Has completed run-swim-run.
• U12 Surf Smart 1
• U13 Surf Smart 2
Apply surf awareness information. Provide emergency care. Operate communications
systems & equipment. Has completed run-swim-run.
• Resuscitation Certificate (aimed at U13 age group)
Demonstrates resuscitation skills by the following;
Assessing an unconscious patient by checking for danger. Assessing patient’s airway
and breathing. Assessing patient’s response. Identify ‘signs of life’. Work in a team.
• U14 Surf Rescue Certificate SRC (need to be 13 years of age on exam date)
Apply surf awareness information. Provide emergency care. Operate
communications systems & equipment. Work in a team. Communicate in the
beach environment. Has completed run-swim-run. Participate in an aquatic
rescue operation. Demonstrates resuscitation skills. This SRC award is
compulsory if members wish to compete beyond this age and into the Senior Club
and to fulfil their patrol obligations.
Junior Preliminary Skills EvaluaIon
IntroducIon
Many ac�vi�es that will be
completed by children as part of
junior ac�vi�es will be conducted in
the water. To ensure that all children
have a suitable swimming ability to
allow them to par�cipate in these
ac�vi�es, SLSQ has developed a
Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua�on
for each age group.
1. Pool EvaluaIon-done at swim lesson or swim training Every junior member is required to par�cipate in the Pool Evalua�on, prior to
any junior acIviIes being undertaken. It includes a pool swim, and a �med
survival float. This must be completed before any water ac�vity is undertaken.
The intent of this is to conduct an evalua�on of each junior member’s
swimming and water survival ability for the informa�on of the member,
parent, and age manager.
Following the Pool EvaluaIon
Any child that does not meet the required Pool Evalua�on level cannot
par�cipate in any junior ac�vi�es un�l the child can successfully complete the
Pool Evalua�on. Further it is advised that club’s liaise with parents to suggest
that external swim training be provided to improve the child’s swimming
ability. Any child that does complete the Pool Evalua�on successfully must
then complete the Competency Beach (OPEN OCEAN) Evalua�on (Run Swim
Run).
2. Competency Beach EvaluaIon-Ocean Run-Swim-Run
Every junior ac�vi�es member must also complete the Competency Beach
Evalua�on (Run-Swim-Run) prior to any junior ac�vi�es compe��on being
undertaken, and prior to gaining their age award. This ensures that all children
can demonstrate a standard of competence to enable preliminary levels of
survival skills at a beach with condi�ons similar to what would be experienced
during weekly junior ac�vi�es programs. This is an SLSQ standard.
NOTE: It is not an assessment which if not completed competently
precludes the child from becoming a member or con�nuing with junior
development or training ac�vi�es.
Following the Beach Evaluation
Any child that does not meet the required beach evalua�on level, they will
require a higher level of supervision when involved in water based ac�vi�es at
the discre�on of the club. The club may assign these kids to one specific
group. It is a requirement that these children must be supervised with a 1:1
ra�o un�l the child can successfully complete the Beach Evalua�on (Run Swim
Run). Those nippers who do not complete the Competency Beach Evalua�on
(Run-Swim-Run) are ineligible to partake in intra-club water based
compe��on and cannot gain their relevant junior age award. Children will be
given 3 goes to pass this level of proficiency.
Any child that does complete the Beach Evalua�on (Run-Swim-Run)
successfully is eligible to con�nue par�cipa�ng in all learning outcomes for
their respec�ve age award and can progress to age group appropriate water
based junior ac�vi�es.
Should the child wish to compete in inter-club compe��on they must
complete the Junior Compe��on Evalua�on.
3. Junior CompeIIon EvaluaIon - Ocean run-swim-run compeIIon
distance
From the age of 7 (Under 8) nippers may begin to compete in inter-club
compe��on. To ensure that all junior members who wish to compete have
the ability, strength, and fitness standard to complete the course they must be
able to complete the junior compe��on evalua�on for their age group.
The junior compe��on evalua�on is based on
the swim compe��on distances as set out in
the current SLSA Australian Surf Sports Manual
for that age group and is a standard in the form
of an open water swim. 2 Opportuni�es will be
given to pass. All distances and stage of
evalua�on our outlined in chart page 16.