1. CURRUMBIN BEACH VIKINGS SLSC

2. 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
- Can talk about specifics of that particular area/club as part of this slide

3. JUNIOR ACTIVITES Snapshot
Junior activities is from U7’s (green caps) up to U14’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
- Can talk about stats for particular area/clubs as part of this slide

4. FUN FAMILY FRIENDS 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
Junior activities programs have a strong focus on participation and are inclusive of all skill levels.
Ensuring a balance between competition and fun activities which promote team building, skill development etc is important
Feedback of the three ‘Fs’ came from nipper of the year winners

5. 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.

6. Junior activities: the end result
Overall, our junior activities programs aim to build:
Life Skills
Friends for Life
Career Opportunities
Family Connections
Confidence

7. What happens on a Sunday morning?
Each Sunday begins with a short meeting on the beach at 08.30am 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 08:30am 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 U6 & U7 age groups the finishing time is approximately 10.00am. For U8 - U14 age groups the finishing time is approximately 10:30am.
Junior activities focuses on participation and skill development
Rotate through stations of skills; board paddling, swimming, beach flags, wades and sprints
Exercises at each area should focus on fun, not just competing
An education component is also part of the program:
- Each age group completes education awards ranging from basic surf awareness knowledge in the young age groups up to more formal qualifications in the older groups such as their resuscitation award in U13’s
- May like to highlight the difference here between Sunday morning nippers and say mid-week surf sports training programs and how members may like to involve themselves in these

8. What happens on a Sunday morning?
Junior activities focuses on participation and skill development
Rotate through stations of skills; board paddling, swimming, beach flags, wades and sprints
Exercises at each area should focus on fun, not just competing
An education component is also part of the program:
- Each age group completes education awards ranging from basic surf awareness knowledge in the young age groups up to more formal qualifications in the older groups such as their resuscitation award in U13’s
- May like to highlight the difference here between Sunday morning nippers and say mid-week surf sports training programs and how members may like to involve themselves in these

9. Creating a safe environment
Water safety standards include:
1 officer to5 children (1:5 ratio)
High visibility rash shirts and caps
Risk assessments documented
Child & youth risk management includes:
Attainment of a blue card all Active Members >18
Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy (compliant with state legislation)
Photography only with Parental Consent
Policies & procedures to support a safe environment

10. Creating a safe environment
Competence Standards
Preliminary and competition requirements
Codes of Conduct
In place for all positions and members
Qualified Age Managers
Full duty of care – Sign on & Sign Off
Sun Safety
Sun Safety Policy
Member Welfare
In accordance with Member Protection policies
Peer Support Service

11. Surf sports
Range of surf sports events for juniors are held throughout the season including age specific carnivals and team carnivals
Who can compete:
U8 - U14 age groups compete at carnivals. There are no competitions for U6 & U7 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.
Branch and State Titles are major events (qualifying required for State)
Surf sports training – outside of Sunday morning junior activities
Overview of process for participating in carnivals through the club

12. Surf sports
How long do the carnivals go for? U8 - U10 Carnivals are usually held over one day whereas the U11 - U14 carnivals can be held over two days (Sat & Sun). Most carnivals marshal approx. 7.30am, with a club warm up being held at 7am. 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 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 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 , 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.
Branch and State Titles are major events (qualifying required for State)
Surf sports training – outside of Sunday morning junior activities
Overview of process for participating in carnivals through the club

13. 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.
Branch and State Titles are major events (qualifying required for State)
Surf sports training – outside of Sunday morning junior activities
Overview of process for participating in carnivals through the club

14. 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|

15. 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.

16. 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
 Committee Members  Age Managers  Team Managers  Fundraising  BBQ, Canteen  Coaches  Officials  Gear Stewards  Water Safety  Beach Set-u
Patrolling Lifesaver: (SRC & Bronze Medallion) The Surf Rescue Certificate and Bronze Medallion (including the Certificate II in Public Safety) are the two entry level awards for someone who wishes to become a fully qualified patrolling lifesaver and/or water safety officer.
 Award Lifesaver: For those members who are not strong swimmers but who still want to patrol the beach, you are able to complete lifesaving awards which do not include a swimming component. Such awards include First Aid, Resuscitation and Radio awards. Members who hold these awards are still able to patrol the beach by specialising in certain areas.
 Trainer: If you enjoyed teaching the children about lifesaving skills, then you may wish to consider becoming a trainer for other awards. Trainers are required to complete a Training Officer’s Certificate and they need to hold the award that they are training.
 Assessor: Assessors are the people responsible for assessing the competency of the Surf Life Saving and Nationally Accredited awards. To become an assessor, you are required to complete an assessor’s course and you will need to hold the award that you intend to assess. Members who wish to extend their skills in assessing may wish to do a full Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
 Coach: Coaches provide an important role in developing and improving the skills of members in surf sports. Coaching accreditation comes in three levels (Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3). Level 1 coach’s accreditation is the level most suited to new coaches at club level.
 Official: Officials are those people responsible for the conduct of surf sport events. There are a range of different roles undertaken by officials including referees, starters, judges, recorders, marshals, across all of the surf sports disciplines.
 Administrator: If you are interested in the administration of the club, there are a range of different roles that you may be able to get involved with. These might include some specific roles for junior activities such as an Age Managers coordinator or the Junior Activities chairperson. You may also like to play a responsibility specific role such as a treasurer or secretary.

17. 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

18. 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
WHO DO I ASK: There is every chance that the people volunteering in the positions listed below will be able to answer your questions or alternatively they will direct you to the person that can?
 Age Managers  Team Managers  Water Safety  Coaches  Committee Members (Sometimes difficult to identify)
Metropolitan Caloundra SLSC, Surf Life Saving QLD and Surf Life Saving Australia all have websites. These websites are full of helpful information and resources.
It is also recommended that you become familiar with the “Nipper Handbook” and the “Nipper Calendar” which is displayed on the clubs website.

19. Welcome to the family Take home information including club contacts:
Club Website
Currumbin Nipper Handbook
Club Newsletter
Club Social Media
Branch and State websites (e.g.