Junior Surf at Spencer Park is all about having fun. We
encourage the children to participate in all aspects of the
program including competing at local junior surf sport
carnivals. Our junior program is suited for children aged from
7 through to 13 years and forms an integral part of our club
to develop new lifeguards and brings a community spirit as we see
our children grow in a positive and encouraging
environment.
The Junior Surf program is aimed to provide children the skills
to attain their Surf Lifeguard Award on reaching the
age of 14. This is acheived by participating in a
structured and progressive program which measures
the individuals abilities against a national Level Award
system through to the age of 13. We have found that children
who enjoy the beach and surf environment usually match or
exceed the requirements for their age.
The program will teach children:
Junior Surf is also a sport, much of the program is focussed on
surf sport disciplines that are contested at both local and
national junior surf lifesaving events. These disciplines comprise
of both individual and team events made up from:
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Beach sprints / relays
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Beach flags
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Surf swim
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Paddle board
As a Junior surf member, it is expected that you attend weekly
Club Day training on Sunday mornings, attend local Junior surf
competitions (usually 3 throughout season) and are enrolled in a
private swimming lesson or squad training program.
Your children will:
To find out more information or to register, contact our Junior
Coordinator.
