CURRUMBIN BEACH VIKINGS SLSC SURF LIFESAVING SNAPSHOT Surf

CURRUMBIN BEACH VIKINGS SLSC

SURF LIFESAVING SNAPSHOT • • Surf Life Saving in Queensland is made up of 58 surf clubs from Rainbow Bay to Port Douglas 6 Branches - Point Danger, South Coast, Sunshine Coast, Wide Bay Capricorn, North Barrier and North Queensland Just over 30, 000 members including active patrolling, associate and juniors Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) is the governing body of 166, 923 members

JUNIOR ACTIVITES SNAPSHOT • • Junior activities is from U 7’s (green caps) up to U 14’s More than 10, 000 junior activity members across Queensland That equates to 33% of our membership 23% of our membership are Junior Activities parents

THE THREE F’S Our juniors have told us there are three things that are important to them when it comes to junior activities • FUN • FAMILY • FRIENDS

BENEFITS OF JUNIOR ACTIVITIES • • • Lifesaving knowledge development – surf awareness skills and beach safety Lifesaving skills development – from surf skills in the water to resuscitation and basic first aid. Friendship – through a range of formal and informal activities and social events Fun – through a strong focus on participation for all juniors Family – by getting involved, juniors can spend quality time on the beach with you and other members of your family.

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES: THE END RESULT Overall, our junior activities programs aim to build: • Life Skills • Friends for Life • Career Opportunities • Family Connections • Confidence

WHAT HAPPENS ON A SUNDAY MORNING? • Each Sunday begins with a short meeting on the beach at 08. 30 am opposite the front of the club house. All children and parents/ guardians are required to attend these meetings for a brief on the day’s activities. • Prior to the 08: 30 am briefing, all children are to line up in their age groups on the beach behind their specific age group flag. The Age Managers will then record attendance and sign the children in. Parents MUST then check the parent help roster to see what role they have been assigned for the session. Parents who have not been listed as being required for assistance MUST remain at the beach for safety reasons (in accordance with SLSA Policy). • Once signed on, the Nipper must place and secure their Nipper cap on their head and then assemble with their age group manager to their first rotation. Age groups are clearly marked with flags that will get taken with them as they move through their rotations. Each age group has a storage container that also moves with them through rotations. These containers are for members to place their water bottles, hats, long sleeved shirt, towels etc in. • Any child, who arrives to sign on without a Parent/Guardian present, unfortunately will not be able to participate in the morning’s activities. No child should be left on the beach unsupervised by a Parent/Guardian. • Age Managers require assistance in water safety and teaching the children skills. At least one parent is required to be present at all times and MUST hold Blue Card. However, only water safety officers are able to assist with water activities. Assistance is also required with starting races, recording results, finishing races and helping to co-ordinate groups. These helpers do not need to be water safety to help out. • Once the parent/guardian has signed their child out the Nipper can then remove their cap. For U 6 & U 7 age groups the finishing time is approximately 10. 00 am. For U 8 - U 14 age groups the finishing time is approximately 10: 30 am.

WHAT HAPPENS ON A SUNDAY MORNING?

CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT • Water safety standards include: o 1 officer to 5 children (1: 5 ratio) o High visibility rash shirts and caps o Risk assessments documented • Child & youth risk management includes: o Attainment of a blue card all Active Members >18 o Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy (compliant with state legislation) o Photography only with Parental Consent o Policies & procedures to support a safe environment

CREATING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT • Competence Standards o Preliminary and competition requirements • Codes of Conduct o • In place for all positions and members Qualified Age Managers o Full duty of care – Sign on & Sign Off • Sun Safety o Sun Safety Policy • Member Welfare o In accordance with Member Protection policies o Peer Support Service

SURF SPORTS • • Range of surf sports events for juniors are held throughout the season including age specific carnivals and team carnivals Who can compete: U 8 - U 14 age groups compete at carnivals. There are no competitions for U 6 & U 7 age groups. Any nipper who has completed their competition level run-swim-run can compete, however he/ she must obtain his/her age award before competing at Branch or State. 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 such as first aid and champion lifesaver. Where are carnivals held? Carnivals are mainly held on the Gold Coast, with some travel required for major championship events. In 2017 the QLD State Youth Championships in 2017 will be held at Harvey Bay. Currently the following carnivals are on the calendar for 2016/2017.

SURF SPORTS • How long do the carnivals go for? U 8 - U 10 Carnivals are usually held over one day whereas the U 11 - U 14 carnivals can be held over two days (Sat & Sun). Most carnivals marshal approx. 7. 30 am, with a club warm up being held at 7 am. Carnivals involve long hours so be prepared to be at the beach most of the day. Early arrival is required to assist with Club tent set up • How to enter? An email and Facebook post will be sent out calling for nominations for an upcoming carnival. You can nominate for a carnival by either responding to the email or replying to the Facebook post. This will then be considered as your confirmation of entering your child into that carnival. The cost to enter a carnival is covered by the club, as long as the JAC Team Selection policy is adhered to. If the Nipper does not attend the carnival or pulls out after the closing date the club reserves the right to recover the cost of the entry fee. A list of the entered competitors in an upcoming carnival will be sent out through email, Facebook and put on the notice board in the junior clubhouse prior to the closing date for you to double check and inform the Club Registrar of any changes. If a nomination for a carnival is received after the closing date, the member will have to cover the cost of the late entry. What to Bring? Each club has a tent set up on the beach that we provide for competitors. We ask parents to bring their own umbrella and chair and sit nearby if space under cover is limited. Everyone will require plenty of water and food to last the day, sunscreen, hat, club swimwear, nipper cap, nipper hi-vis pink rashie and warm clothes if the weather/wind turns.

SURF SPORTS • Program Structure: • The overall structure of the program is developed to cater for all Surf Sports competitors within our club from age 10 (Nippers) through to Masters. The program is specifically designed with a four level split of ability broken down into the categories of: Beginner - Level 1. Intermediate - level 2. Advanced - level 3. Elite - Level 4. • • Sport Delivery Framework goal: “To provide structured and skill specific surf sports training programs that caters for all competitive members of the Currumbin Beach Vikings. ” Program Concept: The surf sports program is designed to cater for all members of the club across all age groups, level of competency and disciplines that will create pathways to achieving both the club and individuals social and competitive needs. The program is designed to be progressive throughout the weekly cycles and will flow from season to season, with the focus on fostering the growth and development of the athletes involved in the program both competitively and socially.

OUR VISION SLSQ Vision ZERO PREVENTABLE DEATHS IN QUEENSLAND PUBLIC WATERS • • • • • CURRUMBIN SLSC Mission: To provide excellence in Surf Life Saving Services to Currumbin Beach through our surf lifesaving patrols and our member training and education programs CURRUMBIN SLSC Slogan: To provide pathways, facilities and resources for all members to achieve their Surf lifesaving and Surf Sport goals whilst ensuring the long term financial and operational viability of Currumbin SLSC Our Values: As members, volunteers and employees of Currumbin SLSC we strive to: Provide Safety for Patrons at Currumbin Beach Preservation of life Community Service Uphold traditions and values of Surf Life Saving Continuously improve our services Provide facilities and resources for members to achieve their goals in Surf Life Saving Provide facilities and resources for members to achieve their goals in Surf Sport competitions Be inclusive Operate with accountability, equity and integrity across all organisational functions Cherish our history Provide a high quality social dining experience for patrons Provide member value service to our Social, Associate and Lifesaving members at all times|

WE NEED YOU! HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED • • On average, it takes over 70 people to run a Junior Activities program of 300 junior members Involvement can provide you with fitness, new skills development and new, interesting experiences Range of formal and informal roles within Junior Activities and within the wider club Something for everyone You do not need a Bronze Medallion to be an effective part of Surf Life Saving.

ABOUT THE ROLES • • • Patrolling lifesaver – Award Patrolling lifesaver – Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC) Patrolling lifesaver – Bronze Medallion (BM) Age Managers Water safety Carnival Official Coach Team Manager Junior Activities Committee positions Junior Activities non-committee positions Fundraising – Club canteen/barbeque Other assistance – i. e. Gear Stewards for beach set up For more information on roles go to http: //lifesavingpathways. com. au/

BEST INTENTIONS We understand people always want to help and do this with the best intentions. However, best to ask first to save time later. Range of policies in place around: • Fundraising and sponsors • Logo and surf Life Saving/club brand use inc clothing • Safety processes i. e. for training and other activities • Chaperoning and camps Who to ask? JAC or Club Management Committee members. Note: Most major initiatives will need Junior Activities Committee and Club Management Committee approval

QUERIES OR CONCERNS • • In the first instance, speak with your child’s age manager Depending on your query, you may like to speak to one of the Junior Activities Committee members Your query may be referred to a member of the club’s Management Committee i. e. training query to Chief Training Officer Ultimately, there will be someone in the club who can help

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY Take home information including club contacts: • Club Website www. currumbinslsc. com. au • Currumbin Nipper Handbook • Club Newsletter • Club Social Media • • Branch and State websites (e. g. www. lifesaving. com. au)