Junior Surf Programme

Purpose

The SLSNZ Junior Surf Programme is designed to enrich the lives of our young members through engaging activities and active participation, leading to the acquisition of personal, life-saving and competition skills, in a safe aquatic environment.  The purpose of this programme is to assist clubs, junior surf coordinators, parents and volunteers to deliver a successful Junior Surf Programme.

Objectives

• To learn the skills required to gain the Surf Lifeguard Award.

• To provide the best possible life-saving experience for all juniors with the view to encouraging long-term active participation.

• To provide opportunities for juniors to actively participate in and enjoy life-saving and competition in an aquatic environment.

• To ensure our junior member are safe on New Zealand's beaches through building knowledge and experiences in the Junior Surf Programme.

• To develop a team-based philosophy encompassing leadership, camaraderie, teamwork, and fun.

• To promote social, emotional and physical growth and development in a healthy and safe environment. 

From the age of 5 years, children can join their local Surf Life Saving Club to participate in Junior Surf.   We encourage children to have fun and develop their skills, so they can enjoy the beach and one day might be able to save someone else too.  It's about developing tomorrow's lifeguards and opening up a whole new world to children.