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Junior Ac vi es Manual (May 2015) I

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Junior Ac vi es Manual (May 2015) I 2

WELCOME

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) is na onally and interna onally respected as a leader in developing and delivering aqua c safety, lifesaving, and associated services. Junior Ac vi es plays a key role within Surf Life Saving as it is the founda on for the future of our unique organisa on. It is important that we ensure the promo on of social, emo onal and physical growth and development in a healthy, safe environment.

The Surf Life Saving Junior Ac vi es Program has been opera ng in Queensland since 1968. Currently in Queensland, our junior members make up 33% (10,136) of our membership boas ng the largest membership total of all membership categories.

To ensure that Junior Ac vi es thrive within Surf Life Saving, the following objec ves have been designed to encourage and support our young members:

Provide the best possible lifesaving experience for all Junior Ac vi es members with the overarching aim being to encourage long‐term ac ve par cipa on;

Provide opportuni es for Junior Ac vi es members to par cipate in enjoyable lifesaving ac vi es and compe on in an aqua c environment by offering a wide variety of ac vi es suited to the skill and maturity levels of all juniors;

Ensure the juniors are safe on Australia’s beaches through the provision of beach safety educa on programs;

Develop a team based philosophy encompassing leadership, camaraderie, teamwork, fun and;

Promote social, emo onal and physical growth and development in a healthy, safe environment.

Surf Life Saving ac vi es should be coordinated to ensure Junior Ac vi es members have posi ve experiences regardless of their developmental status and should be focused on FUN and LEARNING. These learning opportuni es should focus on personal improvement in both surf sports and lifesaving skills. Young people have differing learning needs, and these needs should be catered for throughout all Junior Ac vi es programs.

SLSQ’s Junior Ac vi es Manuals contains structures, systems, policies and resources prepared to welcome and introduce you to Surf Life Saving Queensland’s Junior Ac vi es area. It will familiarise you with Junior Ac vi es within Queensland and help you with your club’s Junior Ac vi es program. If there is any ma er of concern or interest to you that is not covered within this manual, please contact your rela ve Branch, or Surf Life Saving Queensland.

Yours in Lifesaving,

ROB CAMPBELL

State Membership Services

Surf Life Saving Queensland

RAY FIEN

State Junior Ac vi es Advisor



SLSQ STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION

SLSQ has a responsibility to ensure the safety of all members, par cularly children and the youth. SLSQ are bound by the legisla on of the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act), and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regula on 2011. Every person within SLSQ is bound by this statement of commitment and must always place the safety and welfare of children and youth above all other considera ons.

SLSQ acknowledges that our staff and volunteers provide a valuable contribu on to the posi ve experiences of our Junior Ac vi es and youth members. SLSQ aims to ensure this con nues, and to protect the safety and welfare of its young par cipants.

SLSQ further endeavors to provide a safe and suppor ve environment for children and young people through the implementa on of its Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy which includes several measures, such as:

Prohibi ng any form of abuse against children;

Providing opportuni es for Junior Ac vi es and/or youth members to contribute to and provide feedback

on SLSQ’s program development;

Carefully selec ng and screening people whose role requires them to have regular contact with children

and/or youth;

Ensuring our codes of conduct, par cularly for roles associated with Junior Ac vi es and Junior Sport, are

promoted, enforced and reviewed;

Providing procedures for raising concerns or complaints; and

Providing educa on and/or informa on to members on child abuse and child protec on.

SLSQ requires that any child who is abused, or anyone who reasonably suspects that a child has been or is being abused by someone within our organisa on to report it immediately in the first instance to the club’s nominated Grievance Officer, and then to the police or relevant government agency.

All allega ons of child abuse will be dealt with promptly, seriously, sensi vely and confiden ally. A person will not be vic mised for repor ng an allega on of child abuse and the privacy of all persons concerned will be respected.

If anyone bound by this statement of commitment reasonably suspects that a child is being abused by his or her

parent/s, they are advised to contact the Public Safety Business Agency (PSBA) to report the allega on.

(www.bluecard.qld.gov.au)

If you believe a child is in immediate danger or in a life‐threatening situa on, contact the Queensland Police

Service immediately by dialing 000.

Yours in Lifesaving and Member Protec on,

RALPH DEVLIN QC

President


JOHN BRENNAN OAM

Chief Execu ve Officer


http://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au


CONTENTS

Welcome ................................................................................................................................................. 2

SLSQ Statement of Commitment to Child and Youth Protec on ........................................................... 3

Surf Life Saving Queensland (SLSQ) ........................................................................................................ 6

Branches in Queensland ...................................................................................................................... 6

Brisbane Lifesaving Service ................................................................................................................. 6

Organisa on Overview ........................................................................................................................ 7

SLSQ Commi ees and Panels .............................................................................................................. 8

Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel........................................................................................................... 9

How do I raise a ma er within my club or with the Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel?....................... 9

Your Surf Club .................................................................................................................................... 10

Commi ees within a Club ................................................................................................................. 10

Legisla on, Policies and Procedures ..................................................................................................... 11

Policies ............................................................................................................................................... 11

Legisla on ......................................................................................................................................... 11

Grievance Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 11

Personal Accident (U13) Insurance ................................................................................................... 11

WorkCover ........................................................................................................................................ 11

Providing a Safe Environment for our Juniors ....................................................................................... 12

Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy ..................................................................................... 12

Working with Children Check ............................................................................................................ 13

SLSA Code of Conduct ....................................................................................................................... 14

Codes of Conduct for Junior Ac vi es .............................................................................................. 14

The role of Parents and Carers .......................................................................................................... 14

SLSA Water Safety Policy ................................................................................................................... 15

Aqua c Ac vity Risk Check and Management Form ........................................................................ 15

Junior Ac vi es on beach ra o ......................................................................................................... 16

SLSA Sun Safety Requirements ......................................................................................................... 16

SLSQ Heat Management Policy ......................................................................................................... 16

Sign on, Registra on and Transfers ...................................................................................................... 17

Age Groups ........................................................................................................................................ 17

Membership/Compe ve Transfers ................................................................................................. 17

Quick reference – Birthdays & Age Groups....................................................................................... 18

Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on ....................................................................................................... 19

Introduc on ...................................................................................................................................... 19

Pool Evalua on .................................................................................................................................. 19

Competency Beach Evalua on (Run‐Swim‐Run) .............................................................................. 19


Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on (cont.) .......................................................................................... 20

Junior Compe on Evalua on ......................................................................................................... 20

Intra Club Training ............................................................................................................................ 20

Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on Table ........................................................................................ 21

Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on Flow Chart ................................................................................ 22

Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on Processing Procedure .............................................................. 23

Junior Compe on Evalua on Processing Procedure ..................................................................... 24

Junior Surf Educa on Award SurfGuard Processing Procedure ....................................................... 25

Junior Development Program .............................................................................................................. 26

Junior Development Resource Kit ‐ 2nd Edi on ............................................................................... 26

Helpful Hints ..................................................................................................................................... 27

Example Beach Layout ...................................................................................................................... 27

Breaka Junior Ac vi es Feathers ..................................................................................................... 27

Junior Age Awards ............................................................................................................................ 28

Processing Junior Age Awards .......................................................................................................... 28

Junior Age Awards and Compe on ................................................................................................ 29

Junior Ac vi es Support Roles ............................................................................................................. 29

Age Manager .................................................................................................................................... 30

Age Manager Course ........................................................................................................................ 31

Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer (JAAO) .................................................................................. 32

Water Safety ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Surf Rescue Cer ficate (SRC) ............................................................................................................ 33

Bronze Medallion (BM) ..................................................................................................................... 33

Observers Award .............................................................................................................................. 33

Radio Operators Award .................................................................................................................... 33

Founda on Coach (Level 0) .............................................................................................................. 34

Introductory Official (Level 0) ........................................................................................................... 35

Ge ng Involved ................................................................................................................................... 36

Member Development ......................................................................................................................... 37

Member Recogni on ............................................................................................................................ 37

Resources ............................................................................................................................................. 38

Frequently Asked Ques ons ................................................................................................................. 39

Contacts ................................................................................................................................................ 40

Surf Lifesaving Queensland .............................................................................................................. 40

Branches ........................................................................................................................................... 40

Glossary ................................................................................................................................................ 41


SURF LIFE SAVING QUEENSLAND (SLSQ)

SLSQ’s primary reason for being is to ensure the safety and enjoyment of all who use the aqua c environment for leisure.

SLSQ is the controlling authority for Surf Life Saving ac vi es in the State. SLSQ accepts its onerous responsibili es to lead the organisa on and its members through key mission statements and opera ng principles. This Junior Ac vi es Manual outlines the relevant opera ng procedures and principles for all Junior Ac vi es Programs in Queensland.

Vision

“Zero preventable deaths in Queensland public waters”

Mission

Surf Life Saving Queensland will operate as a proac ve and effec ve peak body, providing best prac ce lifesaving services, educa on, sport, beach safety advocacy and community leadership.

Purpose

We save lives, serve the community and contribute to the fulfilment of our members’ personal ambi ons.

Values

Branches in Queensland

In Queensland, there are 58 Clubs with just over 30,000 volunteer members. QLD’s 58 Surf Life Saving Clubs are organised into six Branches along the coast from Port Douglas in the North to Rainbow Bay in the south (refer to Diagram 1 – Organisa on Overview). Branches are designed to assist clubs and SLSQ, ensuring all correct procedures and policies are enforced at a club level. Queensland’s six Branches are:

North Queensland Branch

North Barrier Branch

Wide Bay Capricorn Branch

Sunshine Coast Branch

South Coast Branch

Point Danger Branch

Brisbane Lifesaving Service

Brisbane Lifesaving Service (BLS) is a ground‐breaking ini a ve that provides Brisbane residents with a unique opportunity to obtain the key lifesaving skills required to patrol one of South East Queensland’s beau ful beaches. Theory is taught locally at Surf Rescue House in South Brisbane, and members travel to the Gold or Sunshine Coast for prac cal training in the surf, and for rostered patrols.

Community

Safety

Respect

Teamwork

Leadership

Trust


Diagram 1 – Organisa on Overview


SLSQ Commi ees and Panels

As one of the largest volunteer organisa ons in Australia, we are dependent on the contribu on of our volunteer members. From patrolling beaches, to providing overall strategic direc on for the organisa on, our volunteers are at the forefront of the con nuous improvement of our organisa on. A number of commi ees and panels provide SLSQ with input and direc on for the organisa on in a number of areas outlined in Diagram 2 – QLD Commi ees and Panels Overview.

Note: Correct as of April 2015.

Diagram 2 – QLD Commi ees and Panels Overview


Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel

The State Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel compromises of the State Junior Ac vi es Advisor (Chair), State Junior Surf Sports Advisor, the Junior Ac vi es Director/representa ve from each of the six Branches and a representa ve of staff as recommended by the CEO as the secretary.

The purpose of the panel is to advise and prepare recommenda ons pertaining to the area of Junior Ac vi es. The panel will collaborate and provide a state‐wide perspec ve for the development and safety of Junior Ac vi es with links to the State Surf Sports and State Membership Services Commi ees through the State Junior Surf Sports Advisor and the State Junior Ac vi es Advisor.

To find out who your Branch representa ve for Junior Ac vi es is, contact your club’s Junior Ac vi es Coordinator or Administrator.

Diagram 3—Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel

How do I raise a ma er of concern within my club or with the Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel?

Any ma ers or concerns that relate directly to Junior Ac vi es should firstly be raised with your Club Junior Ac vi es Chairperson, who should be able to assist or direct you to the respec ve Branch Director of Junior Ac vi es/representa ve. If they can’t resolve the ma er or assist, the item may then be placed on the agenda for discussion at the State Junior Ac vi es Advisory Panel mee ng, if relevant.


Your Surf Club

Your Surf Life Saving Club forms a very important role within the local community and the Junior Ac vi es program has the poten al to involve many families who may not have any previous experience in Surf Lifesaving. Therefore, it is extremely important to show new and exis ng members the diversity of the organisa on and the opportuni es that are available within the movement. It is also important that your Club is professional and well organised in all ac vi es – this will aid in ensuring that our members keep coming back.

Each Surf Life Saving Club has their own dis nct culture which has been built over me covering a diverse range of areas including: Educa on, Development, Lifesaving Services, Surf Sports, Training, Junior Ac vi es, Fundraising, Safety, Finance and Government. By communica ng your Club’s vision and aims to all members, each and every person will be aware of the Club’s guiding principles. A Junior Ac vi es induc on or informa on day is a great way to communicate everything pertaining to Junior Ac vi es to all families at the start of each new season. Another sugges on is to have a Junior Ac vi es handbook to give each family when they join so they are aware of Club processes and expecta ons.

For those holding formal Junior Ac vi es posi ons, or involved in the general running of opera ons, the Club’s Cons tu on and By‐Laws will contain the rules and procedures that will govern the Club’s opera ons. It is important that posi on holders within the Junior Ac vi es area understand the rules of the Club and where they sit in rela on to other standing and/or sub‐commi ees. It is also important that each posi on holder is presented with a posi on descrip on – Examples are provided within the SLSQ Child & Youth Risk Management Strategy.

A well‐run Surf Life Saving Club may consist of the following commi ees:

Execu ve Commi ee – responsible for looking a er the financial and administra ve par culars of the Club, with the following office bearers:

President

Vice President

Director of Administra on

Director of Finance

Director of Lifesaving

Director of Surf Sports

Director of Educa on

Director of Member Services/

Junior Ac vi es/Development

Management Commi ee – responsible for the opera onal du es of the Club, such as patrols, compe on etc. with the following office bearers:

Club Captain

Chief Training Officer

Surf Sports Officer

Junior Ac vi es Chairperson

Area Managers

Youth Development Officer

Sub‐Commi ees – permanent responsibili es, accountable for the opera on of specific aspects of the Club. The following are suggested:

Lifesaving Commi ee

Compe on Commi ee

Judiciary Commi ee

Finance Commi ee

Life Membership Commi ee

Club House Commi ee

Junior Ac vi es Commi ee

Surf Sports Commi ee

Selec on Commi ee

Social Commi ee

Sub‐commi ees may be formed from me to me to complete par cular tasks. Note that each Club may have

different structures and posi ons. To obtain further informa on regarding your Surf Club, contact your President

directly, and familiarise yourself with Your Club’s Cons tu on and By‐Laws.


LEGISLATION, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

All State and Federal legisla on, as well as SLSQ and SLSA policies are MANDATORY, and must be adhered to.

For further informa on on where you can access legisla on, policies and procedures, please see your Club’s

Administrator or President.

POLICIES

All SLSA and SLSQ Policies referred to in this manual can be found at the SLSA Member’s Portal:

h ps://portal.sls.com.au/

(Note: see Glossary for details about gaining access to the SLSA Member’s Portal)

Policies and Procedures referred to in the Junior Ac vi es Manual include:

SLSA 6.06—Grievance Procedure

SLSA Policy 1.01 – Water Safety (and Procedures)

SS07 ‐ High Visibility Clothing Policy

SLSA Policy 2.01— Sun Safety

SLSQ ADM 17—Heat Management Policy

SLSA Policy 5.4—Patrol Hour Policy

SLSA Policy 1.02—Use of SLSA Equipment

LEGISLATION

All legisla on referred to in this guide can be found at Queensland Legisla on: www.legisla on.qld.gov.au

Legisla on referred to in the Junior Ac vi es Manual includes:

Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act)

Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regula on 2011

Grievance Procedure

The SLSA 6.06—Grievance Procedure explains what to do if you have a grievance about anything to do with surf

life saving. A grievance means any type of problem, concern or complaint about your involvement or the

environment you are involved in. It can found on the Member’s Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au/)

Personal Accident (U13) Insurance

Junior members under the age of 14 are covered by the associa on’s Personal Accident and Public Liability Insurance that provides coverage for non‐Medicare medical expenses (i.e. dental, physiotherapy) subject to a limit of $5,000. These expenses must be incurred within 12 months of sustaining injury.

For further informa on on insurance, visit: h p://www.jlta.com.au/slsa/

WorkCover

Members who are 14 years or older will need to claim through WorkCover. WorkCover claims must be submi ed for an injury sustained during par cipa on in an SLSQ approved ac vity. For current WorkCover claim forms members should contact their Surf Club or Branch.

The SLSQ WorkCover Guide can be found: Members Portal > Governance, Policies, Forms, SOP’s and more > Guidelines > QLD


PROVIDING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR JUNIORS Junior Ac vi es is the breeding ground for our future Surf Lifesavers, which means we need to ensure that we provide a safe and suppor ve environment for all Junior Ac vi es members. A number of policies and guidelines exist to ensure all Junior Ac vi es members par cipa ng in lifesaving ac vi es are doing so in a fun, enjoyable and risk free environment.

Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy

SLSQ recognises that strategies and processes in the iden fica on and management of risks of harm to children and young people are essen al to the crea on of a safe and suppor ve surf lifesaving environment. We acknowledge that our staff and volunteers provide a valuable contribu on to the posi ve experiences of our junior ac vi es and youth members. SLSQ is commi ed to ensure the protec on, safety and welfare of our young members and believe that we must place the safety and welfare of children and youth above all other considera ons. This is par cularly important considering approximately 33% of our total membership is under the age of 18.

The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act) and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regula on 2011 require regulated organisa ons and businesses to develop and implement a child and youth risk management strategy which aims to keep children and young people safe.

To comply with the legisla ve framework, SLSQ and Surf Life Saving Club Child and Youth Risk Management Strategies must:

Address SLSQ’s commitment to crea ng a safe and suppor ve service environment within our organisa on;

Strengthen SLSQ’s capability to provide such an environment;

Assist SLSQ’s to manage any par cular concerns with respect to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people who are involved with the organisa on or business; and

Promote the consistency of SLSQ’s approach to risk management, both within the organisa on, and with respect to its requirements for compliance under the PBSA’s Act .

Each club must include the eight minimum mandatory requirements within their Club Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy. The Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Act 2000 (the Act), and the Working with Children (Risk Management and Screening) Regula on 2011 outline the following eight minimum requirements as follows:

Commitment

1. A statement of commitment to the principles of safe and suppor ve service environments

2. Code of Conduct

Capability

3. Recruitment, selec on, training and management strategies that encourage best prac ce and enhance the safety and well being of children and young people

Concerns

4. Policies and procedures for handling disclosures of suspicious harm

5. Policies and procedures for the occasions where there might be a breach of the organisa on’s Child and Youth Risk Management strategy

6. A planning process for high risk ac vi es and special events

Consistency

7. Policies and procedures for compliance with Part 6 of the Commission’s Act, which regulates the Blue Card system

8. Strategies for communica on and support for all stakeholders including children and young people


Working With Children Check

The Working with Children Check is a detailed check of a person’s police informa on (if any) including charges or convic ons. This involves a check of relevant police informa on held by Police Services in Australia. The Commissioner also considers relevant disciplinary informa on held by certain professional organisa ons. In addi on, informa on from police inves ga ons into allega ons of serious child‐related sexual offences can be taken into account, even if no charges were laid because the child was unwilling or unable to proceed. Surf Life Saving is a source of fun, enjoyment, health and well being for all who choose to par cipate. In order to show commitment to the safety and welfare of members and others who engage with the associa on, SLSQ has developed the Blue Card Screening Policy. It has been created to protect all SLSQ individual members who are under 18 years of age from all forms of physical or mental violence, injury, exploita on and abuse (including sexual abuse) while under the care and conduct of any Surf Life Saving leader, trainer, age manager, team manager or coach. It is a requirement that all volunteers over the age of 18 must hold a ‘Blue Card’ or exemp on no ce before they start volunteering in any area of regulated employment, regardless of how o en they come into contact with children and young people. Due to the unique nature and large, varying scope of ac vi es within Surf Life Saving, SLSQ has recognised and accepted that parent members who are ac vely involved in working with and/or supervising children are not, or are very unlikely to be, involved in the same or similar ac vi es as their children from week to week. Therefore parent members who are involved in roles or func ons such as those listed below are required to complete the blue card screening requirements.

The following is a list of persons who must complete the screening procedures:

Club Commi ee Members

Junior Ac vi es Chairperson/Commi ee Members

Junior Ac vi es Team Managers

Junior Ac vi es Assistant Team Managers

Junior Ac vi es Chaperones

Age Managers and Assistants

Junior Ac vi es Coaches

Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer

Junior Ac vi es Assistant Coaches

Cadet / Youth Officers

Chief Training Officer and any Training Officers

Patrol Captains

Patrol Members

Club Coaches

Club Assistant Coaches

Club Chaperones

Senior Team Managers

Officials

Water Safety Personnel (including IRB Crew)

Patrolling Members

Club Photographers

Other posi ons holders who must complete the documents include:

All state and branch team managers, coaches, chaperones and assistants

All leaders, instructors and chaperones involved in a live in situa on

NOTE: This list is in no way limited to the above categories. Any member involved in working with members under the age of 18 years must complete the screening process.

For further informa on on Working With Children Checks, please go to: h ps://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au


SLSA Code of Conduct

SLSA requires every individual and organisa on bound by the policy to:

Respect the rights, dignity and worth of others

Be fair, considerate and honest in all dealing with others, and be a posi ve role model

Make a commitment to providing quality service

Be aware of, and maintain an uncompromising adhesion to SLSA’s standards, rules, regula ons and policies

Demonstrate a high degree of individual responsibility especially when dealing with persons under 18 years of age

Contribute to the provision of a safe environment for the conduct of all ac vi es within surf life saving A number of role specific codes of conduct also exist. Individuals who fall into these categories are also bound by these role specific codes of conduct.

Codes of Conduct for Junior Ac vi es

All Codes of Conducts can be found on the Member’s Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au/):

Code of Conduct: Admin, Directors and Officers

Code of Conduct: Coach and Official

Code of Conduct: Members

Code of Conduct: Team Managers, Age Manager and Chaperones

Code of Conduct—Youth Leaders

The role of Parents and Carers

The role of parents is cri cal to the young person’s wellbeing and ongoing involvement. Suppor ve parents provide essen al care, educa on and enthusiasm. A challenge for parents is ge ng the right balance between disinterest and overbearing involvement, and being able to read their child’s changing support needs. Age managers are encouraged to provide a full briefing to parents during the season outlining the age managers’ expecta ons in rela on to suppor ng the children and assis ng with ac vi es.

A Parent/Carer of an SLSA member will:

Remember that their child par cipates in surf life saving for their own enjoyment

Focus on their child’s efforts and performance rather than winning and losing

Show apprecia on for good performance by all par cipants

Never ridicule or yell at their child or other children for making a mistake

Respect officials decisions and teach their children to do likewise

Not physically or verbally abuse or harass anyone associated with the ac vi es (eg. coach, official, age manager, etc.)

Be a posi ve role model for others From me to me, age managers may need to deal with difficult parents who are being unsuppor ve, abusive, rude, etc.


SLSA Water Safety Policy

Water safety must be provided for all Junior Ac vi es being conducted in the water. For all water safety requirements, please refer to the SLSA Policy 1.01 – Water Safety. This can be found on the SLSA Members Portal, (h ps://portal.sls.com.au). Addi onal to regular cra and personnel water safety, it is also a requirement for all compe tors to wear hot pink rash vests while compe ng. More informa on regarding this can be found in the SS07 ‐ High Visibility Clothing Policy. Please also check requirements regarding wearing high‐visibility rash vests during all open water ac vi es with your Branch Junior Ac vi es Chairperson. In addi on to SLSA Policy 1.01—Water Safety, it is a Surf Life Saving Queensland requirement for all water based Junior Ac vi es that there is a MINIMUM of 1 Water Safety Person to 5 Par cipants. All par cipants and water safety personnel should ‘sign‐on’ for their training ac vity with the age manager, coach, or water safety coordinator keeping a record of a endance (patrol logbooks can be used for this). Clubs must ensure all water safety officers hold all relevant qualifica ons prior to taking part in water safety, and that the water safety cover matches the need. Refer to SLSA Policy 1.01—Water Safety for all relevant qualifica ons.

Patrol Hour Accredita on

Refer to the SLSQ Patrol Hour Policy SS05 for informa on surrounding Patrol Hours.

Ac ve and Cadet patrolling members rostered to water safety duty may have their hours accredited if the club allows. If the club approves the water safety hours being accredited then this should be minuted at the commencement of the season and the hours performed appropriately logged.

Other water safety personnel should have their ‘hours’ recorded for acknowledgement at the end of the season presenta ons and in the club’s annual report.

Aqua c Risk Check and Management Form

The Aqua c Risk Check and Management Form is a mandatory risk assessment, required by SLSA, to be completed by an accredited coach, ac vity leader, water safety supervisor or training officer before commencing any water based ac vi es. The Aqua c Ac vity Risk Check and Management Form has been designed and developed to assist Clubs and Branches with risk management and assessment procedures and to ensure the safety of members across the country. As per the SLSA requirement, it is mandatory for a risk assessment of the selected area to be conducted before the commencement of any water based lifesaving ac vi es. This includes but is not limited to:

Lifesaving ac vi es for surf lifesaving members (including Junior Ac vi es)

Lifesaving ac vi es for members of the public

Compe on ac vi es for surf lifesaving members

Branches will regulate the use of the form to ensure that all Clubs are complying with SLSA requirements and to guarantee that all members of the associa on are opera ng within a safe environment.

The SLSA Aqua c Ac vity Risk Check and Management Form can be found in the SLSA Policy 1.01 – Water Safety on the SLSA Members Portal.

The form is also available as a mobile App through SLSA . For access to the App, download and complete F049 – IT Systems Access Form, by visi ng visit the SLSA Members Portal (Library, Governance, Policies, Forms, SOPs and more > Forms > SLSA).

Branches may have addi onal requirements in regards to the use of the form. Please make sure you check with your relevant Branch for further details.

https://portal.sls.com.au





SLSA Sun Safety Requirements

For all Sun Safety requirements, please refer to the SLSA Policy 2.01 Sun Safety.

In Queensland, when visi ng the beach or venturing into the ‘great outdoors’, there is a need to be sun safe. Too much exposure to the sun can cause serious damage to your skin and, in the worst case, may result in melanoma. Whenever you are going in the sun, make sure you take adequate precau ons to avoid sun damage. By following the simple steps of Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide, Slurp and Seek, you can enjoy the beach and outdoors safely.

Slip on a shirt

Long‐sleeved shirts will provide the best protec on against harmful ultra violet (UV) rays.

Slop on some sunscreen

Apply sunscreen at least 15 minutes before going into the sun. For the best protec on use 30+ sunscreen and be sure to re‐apply every two hours or a er swimming.

Slap on a hat

Wide‐brim hats are the best as they cover your head and provide shade for your face

Slide on some sunglasses

Eyes are one of your most important assets and you have to take care of them. UV‐protec ve sunglasses will help prevent your eyes from ge ng sun‐damaged.

Slurp lots of water

When visi ng the beach or staying out in the sun for extended periods, ensure that you drink plenty of water. Even if you are in the water, you can s ll dehydrate.

Seek some shade

Protec ve tents are a great way to protect you from the sun, but take care to ground them properly so they don’t fly away and cause injury to other beach visitors.

Recommenda ons:

Avoid direct exposure to the sun during the ho est part of the day – between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm.

Clubs and Branches are advised to ensure that they have adequate measures in place to ensure the protec on of Junior Ac vi es members from the sun. E.g. Tents for shade cover, drinks sta ons on the beach, the wearing of hats when not in the water.

It is mandatory for all North Queensland Branch Junior Ac vi es compe tors to wear one of the following sun protec on clothing op ons during beach events: Long sleeved club shirts, long sleeved rash shirts, or full length s nger suits.

SLSQ Heat Management Policy

For all Heat Management requirements, please refer to the SLSQ Policy ADM 17—Heat Management Policy.

SLSQ also has a heat management policy which aims to provide a framework for the effec ve management of ac vi es where because of high temperatures, members maybe at an elevated risk of heat illness.

The objec ve is to modify the format of the ac vity so it may con nue on a basis which minimizes the risk of heat stress to par cipants.

Ul mately the primary responsibility for the safety and wellbeing of each individual lies with that individual and in the case of minors, with the responsible supervisor, coach or guardian.

Junior Ac vi es on the Beach Ra o

SLSA provide the following guideline for on the beach ac vi es recommending the supervision ra o of 2 Leaders to

20 Par cipants. If two leaders are available, preference would be for one male and one female.


SIGN ON, REGISTRATION AND TRANSFERS

All applica ons for membership of the associa on are to be made on the official SLSA Membership Applica on Form (signed by a parent or guardian) or via Member’s Portal. In order for a child to be registered with the organisa on and par cipate in the Junior Ac vi es program, a copy of the child’s birth cer ficate must be sighted in order to determine the child’s correct age group for the season. On comple on of the SLSA Membership form, payment of membership fees, and acceptance by the Club, members are registered under one of the membership categories and covered under the associa on’s insurance policies. All Clubs are required to pay SLSQ a junior registra on fee. The fees are paid annually to Surf Life Saving

Queensland to par ally fund Junior Development Programs, assist with organisa onal sustainability ini a ves for

future development and contribu ons towards the members’ insurance premiums. Clubs will be invoiced each year

based on the final Junior Ac vi es member numbers gathered from SurfGuard, and as published in the SLSQ Annual

Report. Clubs should wait un l a tax invoice is sent by SLSQ for the payment of these fees.

Members can now also renew membership, apply to join a club and check their details, awards and patrol hours online. Accounts can be created by visi ng Member’s Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au/): NOTE: A majority of Clubs have in place a family membership fee structure, i.e. a set amount is paid to cover a family

with each member of that family being registered according to their respec ve membership category. Previously, all members of the family have been required to complete individual membership forms/ set up

individual online accounts. An upcoming ini a ve is ability for parents and guardians to create ‘Family

Groups’ within the Portal. Once a family group is setup then the parent(s) or guardian(s) can manage all the

members in their family group including renewals and upda ng of details. (Refer to Circular 95 14‐15 IT

Enhancement—April 2015)

Membership/Compe ve Transfers

Members may choose to transfer their compe ve rights or full membership to another Club. Clubs and members must adhere to the rulings as outlined in the Australian Surf Sports Manual 34th Edi on and any other associa on bulle ns/circulars.

A member of an affiliated Club who desires to transfer compe ve rights to another affiliated Club during the currency of a compe ve season must comply with the following condi ons:

Transfers of compe ve membership shall take effect from the date approved by the controlling authority (Branch)

Members are permi ed one transfer per year (e.g. January to December – calendar year)

Any further transfers in that year will be processed for effect in the next calendar year. An excep on to this will be reloca on due to employment/study/family commitments. Such transfers will be subject to considera on and approval by the Branch and SLSQ of the member’s losing club.

All transfers can now be processed electronically via SurfGuard. Members can also ini ate this themselves on the SLSA Members Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au)

Age Groups

The absolute minimum age for a child to join the organisa on and partake in Junior Ac vi es is 5 years old (U6) up to a maximum of 13 years (U14) on a seasonal basis. The age for a season is determined as at midnight on the 30 September at the commencement of that season. For example ‐ a child turns 11 years before the 30 September of that season; that child will be registered in the U12 age group for that season. If a child turns 11 years a er the 30 September of that season; that child will be registered in the U11 age group for that season.



Quick Reference—Birthdays and Age Groups NOTE: A child cannot register as a member of the associa on un l they have turned 5 years old. If a child turns 5

a er the 30 September they cannot register or partake in any lifesaving ac vi es un l the following season. If a Club’s Junior Ac vi es program commences prior to the 30 September then the child is s ll grouped into

the age group of their age as at the 30 September.

The below table indicates the birth year/ month, and rela ve age group that member will fall into for the 2015/2016 season.

AGE GROUP

OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP

U6 2009 2009 2009 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010 2010

U7 2008 2008 2008 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009 2009

U8 2007 2007 2007 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008 2008

U9 2006 2006 2006 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007 2007

U10 2005 2005 2005 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006 2006

U11 2004 2004 2004 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005 2005

U12 2003 2003 2003 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004 2004

U13 2002 2002 2002 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003 2003

U14 2001 2001 2001 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002 2002

U15 2000 2000 2000 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001 2001

U17 1998 1998 1998 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999 1999

U19 1996 1996 1996 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997 1997

A child turns 12 on the 14th October, what age group will they be in?

The age group that the child is calculated to be in is the age they are as of the 30th September. This child was 11

on the 30th September, therefore in will be in the Under 12 age group.

Does a child change age groups if their birthday is within the season?

No. The age group for the en re season is determined by the child’s age as of 30th September.


JUNIOR PRELIMENARY SKILLS EVALUATION

Introduc on

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.

All distances set out in the Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua ons are the standard. Some Branches may set distances above the standard. Please ensure that you liaise with your respec ve Branch for confirma on of their specified requirements.

Before the commencement of any water based lifesaving training a documented risk assessment must be carried out on the selected area. Refer to the SLSA Water Safety Policy for the form. Pool Evalua on

Every junior member is required to par cipate in the Pool Evalua on, prior to any junior ac vi es being undertaken. It includes a pool swim, and a med survival float. This would normally occur at the very first training session. If not 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.

Conduc ng the Pool Evalua on

The Pool Evalua on must be conducted in a safe constructed pool environment with a water safety ra o as per the SLSA Water Safety Policy. A 1:5 water safety ra o is to be implemented for all members under evalua on.

Only a current SLSA Assessor (SRC/ Bronze), Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer, SLSA Development Surf Coach, AUSTSWIM Instructor or a Bronze Accredited Swim Coach can determine if a child is competent at the pool evalua on. Surf or Swim Coaches must sign the SLSQ Junior Ac vi es Preliminary Pool Evalua on Endorsement Form. Note ‐ swim or surf coaches must provide proof to their local branch of their accredita on. SLSA Assessors or a SLSQ Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer must sign the necessary SurfGuard form.

Following the Pool Evalua on

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 Evalua on (Run Swim Run) to complete the junior compe on evalua on for their age group.

Competency Beach Evalua on (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.

Conduc ng the Beach Evalua on

The Beach Evalua on (Run Swim Run) must be conducted in a safe beach environment with a recommended water safety ra o 1:5, as per the SLSA Water Safety Policy, at a beach with condi ons similar to what would be experienced during weekly junior ac vi es programs.

Only a current SLSA Assessor (SRC/ Bronze) or a Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer can determine if a child can competently complete the Beach Evalua on (Run Swim Run). The Assessor or Accredita on Officer must personally view all competencies performed.


Following the Beach Evalua on

Any child that does not meet the required beach evalua on level, and have it recorded on SurfGuard, will require a higher level of supervision when involved in water based ac vi es at the discre on of the club. 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 juniors who do not complete the Competency Beach Evalua on (Run‐Swim‐Run) and have it recorded on SurfGuard are ineligible to partake in intra‐club water based compe on and cannot gain their relevant junior age award. There may be limits applied to the number of mes that a child can a empt the Beach Evalua on (Run‐Swim‐Run) during the season, based on the capability of the club/ branch to manage the assessments.

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 no ng the SLSA Water Safety Policy requirements.

Should the child wish to compete in inter‐club compe on they must complete the Junior Compe on Evalua on.

Junior Compe on Evalua on

From the age of 7 (Under 8) juniors 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. Individual branches may have a higher standard for their compe on evalua on. Contact the relevant Branch office for confirma on.

Intra Club Training

For children who don’t want to par cipate in inter‐club ac vi es, Clubs are encouraged to conduct intra‐club swimming and board training and compe on related events in a progressively challenging but safe environment regarding distances, water safety personnel and in rela on to the abili es of their junior members.

This intra‐club environment is where club’s should really encourage their juniors to challenge their personal skills and abili es and progressively work towards competently comple ng the official carnival compe on distance in swimming, board, mul ‐discipline and relay related events if they wish to pursue inter‐club compe on.

The intra‐club environment is where age managers and water safety personnel can more closely assess and

manage their own members swimming or board paddling skill level.

The approval of mid‐week sessions must be recorded in Club minutes.

PERMISSION TO CONDUCT JUNIOR ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE NORMAL PATROL TIMES MAY ONLY BE APPROVED WHERE A SURVEILLANCE PATROL IS PROVIDED AND PRIOR APPROVAL IS GRANTED BY THE BRANCH DIRECTOR OF LIFESAVING.

OUR ‘DUTY OF CARE’ TO THESE YOUNG MEMBERS CANNOT BE EMPHASISED ENOUGH, THEREFORE CLUBS WISHING TO USE LESSER STANDARDS THAN THESE RECOMMENDED WOULD NEED TO BE ABLE TO JUSTIFY SUCH DEVIATION AND OBTAIN THE ENDORSEMENT OF THE BRANCH DIRECTOR OF LIFESAVING.


JUNIOR PRELIMINARY SKILLS EVALUATION TABLE

The distances below are the Surf Lifesaving Queensland required minimum standard.

Some Branches may set distances above the standard. Please ensure that you liaise with your respec ve Branch to

meet their standard.

Preliminary Evalua ons

Compe on Evalua on Age Award Pool Evalua on

Competency Beach Evalua on

(Run‐Swim‐Run)

Water Safety 1:5 1:5 1:5 1:5

Under 6

Kick on wall with face in water

30 second float

Nil

(shallow water ac vi es only)

NA

(No Compe on) Surf Play 1

Under 7

Torpedo (push off wall) with face in the water

30 second float

Nil

(shallow water ac vi es only)

NA

(No Compe on) Surf Play 2

Under 8

25 metre swim

(freestyle)

1 minute survival float

25m‐25m‐25m

Run‐Wade‐Run

25m x 25m x 25m

Run ‐ Wade ‐ Run Surf Aware 1

Under 9

50 metre swim

(freestyle)


50m‐50m‐50m

Run‐Swim‐Run

Minimum 150m open water swim

(compe on course distance as per compe on manual)

Surf Aware 2

Under 10

50 metre swim

(freestyle)

1.5 minute survival float

50m‐50m‐50m

Run‐Swim‐Run



Surf Safe 1

Under 11

100 metre swim

(freestyle)


50m‐100m‐50m

Run‐Swim‐Run



Surf Safe 2

Under 12

100 metre swim

(freestyle)


50m‐100m‐50m

Run‐Swim‐Run



Surf Smart 1

Under 13

150 metre swim

(freestyle)


100m‐100m‐100m

Run‐Swim‐Run



Surf Smart 2

Under 14

200 metre swim

(freestyle, in less than 5 minutes)


100m‐100m‐100m

Run‐Swim‐Run



Surf Rescue Cer ficate

(MUST be assessed by SRC/Bronze Assessor)

Assessor

Bronze Accredited Swim Coach; OR

SLSA Level 1 Surf Coach; OR

AUSTSWIM Instructor; OR Junior Ac vi es Accredita on

Officer; OR

Assessor (SRC/Bronze).

Assessor (SRC/Bronze)


Notes

Every junior member must successfully

Complete the Pool Evalua on, prior to

undertaking competency beach evalua on. This is a standard water proficiency

requirement.

Every junior member must successfully complete the Beach Evalua on prior to undertaking the compe on evalua on.

Any child that does not meet the required evalua on level will require a higher level of supervision when involved in

water based ac vi es.

The compe on evalua on must be achieved before being eligible to compete in inter‐club compe on. This is a standard

open water proficiency requirement. Distances may be adjusted by the Chief Assessor dependent on risk assessment.

If a child wishes to compete in a Branch and/ or State Championship event, their respec ve age award must

be completed prior to close of nomina ons.


Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on Flow Chart


JUNIOR PRELIMINARY EVALUATION PROCESSING PROCEDURE ‐ DETAILS

STEP NUMBER DETAILS

STEP 1

Junior Preliminary Evalua on (Pool Swim) conducted

Club ensures that each age group meets the minimum distances as outlined in SLSQ circular 83.07.12 and are recorded on the master Pool Swim sheet (provided by SLSQ)

STEP 2

Junior Preliminary Evalua on (Beach Evalua on) conducted

Club Assessor is provided with the list of members who have completed the mandatory pool swim

Club ensures that each age group meets the minimum distances as outlined in SLSQ circular 83.07.12 and are recorded accurately on the day of the evalua on.

STEP 3

Club Create ‘New Assessment Request’ for each AGE GROUP

Club to complete all appropriate fields as required no ng that under ‘Assessment Details’ area, club needs to select ‘Proficiency’ as the ‘Assessment Type’ and select ‘Other’ as the award type to locate Junior evalua ons under the award sec on.

The Assessment Request can be created either before the evalua on date OR a er the evalua on date.

STEP 4

Club enter candidate names into Assessment Request

Search for candidate names in the ‘Candidates’ sec on of the assessment request list. ONLY members who have completed both the pool swim and beach evalua on should be added

Club may choose to enter all par cipant names in Assessment Request prior to the date if they choose.

If assessment request was created before evalua on date, find Assessment Request in the list and to enter candidate names, click ‘Update’ under the Ac on column.

Mul ple candidates can be selected by using the CTRL bu on.

Click ‘Update’ on bo om of page

STEP 5

Club SUBMIT assessment request (ONLY AFTER evalua on date)

Club should then click ‘SUBMIT’ bu on next to Assessment Request in ‘Assessment Request List’ screen – ONLY a er club has confirmed that all names are listed on the form correctly

NOTE: once the ‘SUBMIT’ bu on is pressed, names cannot be added or deleted.

STEP 6

Club PRINT Form 14 and complete

Club will need to print out a Form 14 for each age group assessed on the day

Club to then record on each Form 14 whether each Candidate was COMPETENT or DNA

Chief Assessor signs off the bo om of the Form 14.

STEP 7

Club submit course paperwork to Branch

Club to submit all completed Form 14’s to Branch within 7 days of assessment.

Included with this is the master recording sheet from the Pool Swim.

STEP 8

Branch ‘Process Results’ in surf guard

BEFORE Branch processes results in surf guard, Branch needs to check that all paperwork required is submi ed and Correct.

If all paperwork is correct, Branch click on ‘PROCESS RESULTS’ and should check the following informa on listed in surf guard against the paperwork and amend as required:

Assessment Date

Assessors signed off on Form 14’s

Branch to complete Candidate Results according to Form 14 received.

Legend of abbrevia ons:

C=Competent – select this if all paperwork is accurate and the assessor has deemed the individual competent

DNA=Did Not A end – select this if the candidate enrolled but didn’t a end any training or assessment

Branch click on ‘PROCESS RESULTS’ bu on on bo om of screen when all details are accurate and completed

Branch then clicks on ‘APPROVE CANDIDATES’ in ‘Ac on’ column and subsequently clicks on ‘APPROVE CANDIDATES’ bu on on bo om of screen

Junior Preliminary Evalua on procedure has been completed.


JUNIOR COMPETITION EVALUATION PROCESSING PROCEDURE ‐ DETAILS

STEP NUMBER DETAILS

STEP 1

Junior Compe on Evalua on conducted

Club ensures that each age group meets the minimum distances as outlined in SLSQ circular 83.07.12 and are recorded accurately on the day of the evalua on.

This can only be conducted once the Junior Preliminary Evalua on has been conducted and processed

STEP 2


Club to complete all appropriate fields as required no ng that under ‘Assessment Details’ area, club needs to select ‘Proficiency’ as the ‘Assessment Type’ and select ‘Other’ as the award type to locate Junior evalua ons.

The Assessment Request can be created either before the evalua on date OR a er the evalua on date.

STEP 3

Club enter candidate names into Assessment Request

Search for candidate names in the ‘Candidates’ sec on of the assessment request list

Club may choose to enter all par cipant names in Assessment Request prior to the date if they choose.

If assessment request was created before evalua on date, find Assessment Request in the list and to enter candidate names, click ‘Update’ under the Ac on column.

Mul ple candidates can be selected by using the CTRL bu on.


STEP 4

Club SUBMIT assessment request (ONLY AFTER evalua on date)



STEP 5



Club to then record on each Form 14 whether each Candidate was COMPETENT or DNA.


STEP 6 Club submit course paperwork to Branch

Club to submit all completed Form 14’s to Branch within 7 days of assessment.

STEP 7


BEFORE Branch processes results in surf guard, Branch needs to check that all paperwork required is submi ed and correct.


Assessment Date

Assessors signed off on Form 14’s


Legend of abbrevia ons:

C=Competent – select this if all paperwork is accurate and assessor has deemed individual competent

DNA=Did Not A end – select this if the candidate enrolled but didn’t a end any training or assessment

Branch click on ‘PROCESS RESULTS’ bu on on bo om of screen when all details are accurate and completed


Junior Compe on Evalua on procedure has been completed.


JUNIOR SURF EDUCATION AWARD PROCESSING PROCEDURE ‐ DETAILS

STEP NUMBER DETAILS

STEP 1

Junior Surf Ed Award requirements met

Club ensures that each age group meets the completed criteria for each age group as outlined in the Junior Development Resource Kit and are recorded accurately on the Junior Ac vi es Record sheet.

STEP 2


Club to complete all appropriate fields as required no ng that under ‘Assessment Details’ area, club needs to select ‘Award’ as the ‘Assessment Type’

The Assessment Request is best raised a er the evalua on date.

STEP 3

Club enters that have met the criteria for the age award outlined in the requirements for age award. So should probably reflect that rather than candidate names into Assessment Request

Club enter all par cipant names that have met the criteria for the age award.

If assessment request was created before evalua on date, find Assessment Request in the list and to enter candidate names, click ‘Update’ under the Ac on column

Add Assessor names in the ‘Assessors’ field or if they were entered previously, check to make sure names listed are s ll accurate

Search for candidate names in the ‘Candidates’ sec on of the assessment request list


STEP 4

Club SUBMIT assessment request



STEP 5



Club to then record on each Form 14 whether each Candidate was COMPETENT or NYC (Not Yet Competent)


STEP 6 Club submit course paperwork to Branch

Club to submit all completed Form 14’s and Master Sheet to Branch within 7 days of assessment.

STEP 7


BEFORE Branch processes results in surf guard, Branch needs to check that all paperwork required is submi ed and Correct.


a. Assessment Date

b. Assessors listed in surf guard match what is on Form 14’s


a. Legend of abbrevia ons:

i. C=Competent – select this if all paperwork is accurate and the assessor has deemed the individual competent

ii. NYC=Not Yet Competent – select this if the candidate completed all assessment tasks however did not meet benchmark requirements

iii. DNC=Did Not Complete – select this if the candidate a ended some/all training but never a empted assessment

iv. DNA=Did Not A end – select this if the candidate enrolled but didn’t a end any training or assessment

Branch click on ‘PROCESS RESULSTS’ bu on on bo om of screen when all details are accurate and completed


Junior Surf Ed Award procedure has been completed.


JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Not only is Junior Ac vi es a fun way for children to enjoy the beach in a safe environment, it also offers an educa onal pathway through the delivery of the SLSA Junior Development Program. This program is designed to ensure children have fun at the beach while par cipa ng in lessons that will provide them with a pathway to become a fully rounded par cipant in both lifesaving and sport ac vi es. The program includes a wide range of subjects and skills rela ve to the aqua c environment and prepares Junior Ac vi es members for their transi on from Junior Ac vi es to becoming a senior member and aims to promote the spirit of camaraderie and ci zenship within the community.

Junior Development Resource Kit ‐ 2nd Edi on

SLSA has developed a resource for Age Managers and those who are interested in the development of junior surf lifesavers. This resource is known as the Junior Development Resource Kit and is an integrated program including elements of surf educa on, surf sports, environment and personal development.

The Junior Development Resource Kit can be found on the SLSA Members Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) in the

Library > Membership and Club Development > Nippers > QLD and it is up to Clubs to print these off and

distribute accordingly.

The SLSA Junior Development Resource Kit comprises of a number of resources for the effec ve delivery of the Junior Development Program to par cipants. These resources include:

Age Managers Guide A comprehensive resource designed to prepare an Age Manager for their role.

Age Guides A ‘one stop shop’ for an Age Manager to deliver the requirements for the specific junior age group award, i.e. Surf Aware 1.

Record Sheets To record the par cipa on of par cipants as they progress through the award. These are currently available on the SurfGuard program.

Worksheets Used to assist with delivering some of the lessons.

Cer ficates Recogni on of having par cipated in all the lessons, therefore gaining the award. These are available at your relevant Branch.

Passport Charts a par cipant’s progression through each lesson of each award.

Skills Posters Flip Charts

Visual display and educa on tool consis ng of pictures and explana ons of the various skills used while partaking in Surf Lifesaving ac vi es ie. Wading, duck diving, sand running etc. Provided electronically to allow flexibility in the way that they are presented.

Lanyards Palm‐sized flip cards on a lanyard consis ng of pictures and explana ons of the various skills used while partaking in Surf Lifesaving ac vi es ie. Wading, duck diving, sand running etc.

Breaka Junior Ac vi es Feathers

These high quality beach feathers are a useful iden fica on tool (par cularly for age and ac vity group loca ons) to assist in the opera on of club nipper programs

Example Beach Layout

Visual representa on of the ‘ideal’ beach set up for your weekly Junior Ac vi es Program. This can be found on the next page.



Example Beach Layout

Breaka Junior Ac vi es Feathers

Each club has a set of Nipper Feathers (Age groups, Sprints, Swim, Board, Wade, Sign on, First Aid) and 2 Breaka

Corporate feathers.

Breaka Flavoured Milk is a proud and valued Community Partner of Surf Life Saving Queensland, and generously

suppor ng our organiza on across a range of junior lifesaving ini a ves. These high quality beach feathers are a

useful iden fica on tool (par cularly for age and ac vity group loca ons) to assist in the opera on of club nipper

programs.

HELPFUL HINTS:

On receiving these resources, please read the SLSA Age Managers Guide and the introductory pages of each Age Guide before moving to the lesson plans.

Plan all training programs and lessons well in advance.

Have all necessary resources and equipment readily available to prevent delays on the day. E.g. flags, visual aids, skills posters etc.

When instruc ng, explaining ‘why’ is just as important as ‘how’.

Where possible, instruct by demonstra on.

Where necessary co‐opt other specialist personnel. E.g. First Aid Officer, Club Captain, Coaches, Assessors and Officials.

When weather and surf condi ons are adverse bring out plan ‘B’ (indoor program and worksheets etc).


Junior Age Awards

As part of the Junior Development Program and Junior Ac vi es children have the opportunity to gain a junior development award each season. Each Junior Ac vi es Member should be encouraged to a ain their respec ve age award during each season. Those wishing to compete in inter‐club events must complete their award prior to the close of entries of their respec ve Branch and/or State Championships. All age awards can be accessed on the Members Portal > Library > Member and Club Development > Nippers > JRD Kit. Below are the age awards that each age group:

NOTE:

Children in the U14 age group who are training for the Resuscita on Cer ficate and Surf Rescue Cer ficate should refer to the SLSA Training Manual (34th Edi on with SLSA insert), chapter 4.

Age Managers should refer to the Age Guides of the Junior Development Resource Kit when teaching their age groups.

Processing Junior Age Awards

When a Junior Ac vi es par cipant has completed their Pool Evalua on, Beach Evalua on (Run‐Swim‐Run) and par cipated in all learning outcomes of their age award, a new assessment request can be generated using SurfGuard. The award is handed to the Club Assessor or Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer in charge who will indicate competent, not yet competent or did not a end on the report form. The Assessor or Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer will sign, date and indicate their Assessor’s number and forward the report on to their rela ve Branch within 7 days of the assessment.

NOTE:

If any of the form is not completed correctly, the request will be referred back to the assessor or Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer in charge and will not be processed un l completed.

All Surf Rescue Cer ficates and Resuscita on Cer ficates are required to be processed as a senior new assessment request using SurfGuard.

For awards processing procedures, please refer to tables on Pages 23, 24 and 25

If you have any further queries regarding the processing of awards please contact your relevant Branch.

Under 6 Surf Play One

Under 7 Surf Play Two

Under 8 Surf Aware One

Under 9 Surf Aware Two

Under 10 Surf Safe One

Under 11 Surf Safe Two

Under 12 Surf Smart One

Under 13 Surf Smart Two

Under 14 Surf Rescue Cer ficate (SRC)


Junior Age Awards and Compe on

From the age of 7 (Under 8) juniors can begin to compete in inter‐club compe on. Before a child is eligible to partake in any events, they must have completed their Junior Ac vi es age award and compe on evalua on prior to their Branch and/or State Championship. The Compe on Evalua on is based on the swim distances as per the Australian Surf Sports Manual 35th Edi on (revised) and is a minimum standard in the form of a open water swim.

Juniors may compete in carnivals whilst progressing through their junior age awards up un l the close of entries for their Branch and/or State Championships. A er this me all compe tors must have gained their age awards before compe ng.

NOTE:

The U15 age group contests at youth carnivals/championships, instead of senior carnivals.

Junior Ac vi es Members in the U14 age group contes ng U15 events must have successfully gained the Surf Rescue Cer ficate prior to compe ng in these events and have met the required patrol hour obliga ons (for further informa on please refer to the SLSA Patrol Hour Policy 5.4 or your club By‐Laws)

Junior Ac vi es Members in the U15 age group are not eligible to contest in an older ages group, with the only excep on being allowance to compete in the U17 March Past Team.

Junior Ac vi es Members are not permi ed to compete in individual events outside his/her age group. For team events please refer to the SLSA Surf Sports Manual 35th Edi on (revised).

Junior Ac vi es Members who have not completed the Compe on Evalua on are prohibited from compe ng at an inter‐club carnival. Only those juniors with the Compe on Evalua on, entered on SurfGuard are eligible to compete.

Refer to the Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on sec on of the guide for further informa on regarding the Compe on Evalua on.

JUNIOR ACTIVITIES SUPPORT ROLES

In order for Junior Ac vi es to exist, the support of volunteers in various roles throughout the season is crucial.

Some of the support roles that you can take on to assist Junior Ac vi es run effec vely and efficiently at your club

include:

AWARDS REQUIRED:

Age Manager


Water Safety

Coach

Official

Educa on/Training of Members

First Aid

4WD/ATV/Tractor Driver

NO AWARD REQUIRED:

Beach set up/pack down

Fundraising

Canteen/BBQ

Gear and equipment maintenance

Photographer*

Uniform

Assistant Age Manager/Parent Rep. Coordinator

Member of Junior Ac vi es Commi ee

For further informa on about how you can get involved in suppor ng Junior Ac vi es at your club, as well as up‐

coming courses, please see your club’s Junior Ac vi es Coordinator or Club Administrator.

Note: Club Photographer requires an SLSQ Photographer Pass. See your Club’s Administrator for further details.


Age Managers The Age Manager has one of the most important jobs in Surf Life Saving. Age Managers are responsible for the caring and nurturing of our future Surf Lifesavers. The role of an Age Manager is to both develop our Junior Ac vi es members into Surf Lifesavers and to provide a suppor ve environment in which they can learn and grow.

Age Managers are:

Responsible for the care, safety, wellbeing and development of the Junior Ac vi es Members;

Responsible for facilita ng the development of Surf Lifesaving skills (movement skills, surf awareness, etc.) and personal skills (e.g. confidence, teamwork, leadership, etc.);

A fundamental in the delivery of a learning program that encourages and develops young surf lifesavers; and

Responsible to seek out and u lise exper se from within your Club for the delivery of programs

Since 31 December 2010 all persons responsible for a Junior Ac vi es age group must hold an Age Managers Accredita on.

The minimum age of an Age Manager is 16 years old; however it is strongly recommended that those under the age of 18 be accompanied by a mentor 18 years or over when conduc ng junior ac vi es sessions. Those Age Managers of an U6 or U7 age group must be a minimum of 18 years old hold a current ‘Working with Children Blue Card’ or exemp on no ce and it is highly desirable that they obtain a Resuscita on Cer ficate as a minimum requirement and/or be encouraged to obtain other associa on awards i.e. SRC/Bronze. Age Managers who don’t hold a Bronze or SRC must complete an Observers Cer ficate.

Age Manager Polo Top

These are the recommended specifica ons for polo tops for Age Manager’s use on the beach during Junior

Ac vi es.

Long sleeve green polo top with collar

The words AGE MANAGER should appear on the back of the shirt in white. This should be approx. 60mm high and 350mm wide.

SLS logo 50mm high, 50mm wide located on the le breast

Individual state/club sponsor logos can be printed on the sleeves or back

In addi on to this it is recommended that Age Managers follow sun safety guidelines and wear the following:

• Broad brim or legionnaire style hat

• Long board shorts

• Protec ve sunglasses.


The Age Managers Course

The Junior Ac vi es Age Managers Course has been developed to provide Age Managers with a program where they develop a greater knowledge about how Surf Life Saving operates, the factors influencing the growth and learning of young people and the components that should be delivered to Junior Ac vi es members.

It is hoped that once Age Managers have developed this knowledge, all Junior Ac vi es members can experience a consistent program across Queensland and provide a holis c learning opportunity for all members who wish to par cipate.

There are two delivery methods: Face to face (either at your Club or Branch) and online, both with a third party on beach evalua on.

The online course can be found at: Members Portal > Lifesaving Online > Courses > Go to online learning now

Select the Age Managers Course icon and double click or click on the launch bu on below

In the second pane you will see a folder named Age Managers Course and under this the module Age Managers

Course. Double click here to launch the course.

If you do not already have a copy of the Age Managers Guide with you can find a copy in the resources tab for the

course.

As you navigate through the course you will no ce that some mes the next bu on will not be available. You will need

to complete the ac vity and get the correct answer before you can progress.

Once completed go to the le hand pane to and select cer ficates to print your cer ficate to take to your ‘On the

Beach session’.

The course will cover topics including:

Introduc on into Surf Life Saving

Role of the Age Manager

Crea ng a Safe Environment

Growth and Development

How Children Learn

Overview of Coaching Techniques

Junior Development Program

Once you have completed the theory component of the course (either face to face or online), you then need to complete the ‘on the beach session’ with a third party comple ng the assessment form. Once this has all been completed and submi ed to your Club and Branch, you will gain your Age Managers Accredita on.

The Observers award must also be delivered in conjunc on with the Age Manager’s Course where candidates are not holders of a Bronze Medallion or Surf Rescue Cer ficate.

To assist in the delivery of the Junior Ac vi es Age Managers Course, SLSA has developed a number of resources that

provide not only the Training Officer Age Managers assistance but the Age Manager as well. These resources include:

Course Presenta on To provide the Training Officer Age Manager with the informa on needed to organise and deliver a course.

Presenters Guide To provide the Training Officer Age Manager with the informa on needed to organise and deliver a course.

Par cipant Workbook Assist par cipants to gain the theore cal and prac cal experience needed to become a successful Junior Ac vi es Age Manager.

Age Managers Guide Provide each Age Manager with all the informa on they will need, in an easy to read manual.

Skills Posters Flipcharts

Visual display and educa on tool consis ng of pictures and explana ons of the various skills used while partaking in Surf Lifesaving ac vi es ie. wading, duck diving, sand running etc.


Junior Ac vi es Accredita on Officer (JAAO)

We would like to take this opportunity to remind you of the importance of the JAAO role rela ng in par cular to

the assessing of awards and/or skills and the “signing‐off” of both junior and senior members. Whether you are

assessing a pool swim for a member to par cipate in nippers, a junior competency evalua on on the beach, skills

maintenance or a new member award, it is important that all forms of assessment are conducted in the same

way across the en re state.

In keeping with this, below are some of the responsibili es associated with the assessment of our members in

any form:

Any personal or interpersonal factors that are irrelevant to the assessment of competence must not influence the assessment outcomes.

Any assessment decisions made are based on available evidence that can be produced and verified by another assessor.

Assessments are conducted within the boundaries of the assessment system policies and procedures.

Any ac vity which is not in conformance with procedures, work instruc ons and/or specifica ons or which

may result in the health and safety of any person at the workplace being at risk are ceased immediately.

For the safety and protec on of all members including yourself in the posi on that you hold, it is important that a

high standard of assessments is retained and members, whether junior or senior, are not merely just “signed‐off”

because they were a member last season/you know they can swim/you don’t want to raise extra paperwork just

for them.

For further informa on on becoming a Junior Ac vi es Assessment Officer at your club, please contact your club’s

Junior Ac vi es Coordinator or Administrator.

This role has been introduced to allow another level of volunteers who can sign off on the Junior Proficiencies and Age Awards, in order to assist in easing the load on exis ng Assessors, as well as providing a pathway to the role of Assessor. Please note that clubs can s ll u lise Bronze/ SRC Assessors to assesses junior preliminary skills evalua ons and awards if there are enough within the club to do so.

The JAAO will be able to sign off on the following Junior proficiencies and awards:

age level pool evalua on (pool swim) age level beach evalua on (run swim run) compe on evalua on age award as per the SLSA Junior Development Age Guides (only up to U12). For members interested in obtaining this award and assis ng with Junior Ac vi es the following pre‐requisites must be in place:

hold as a minimum an Age Managers Accredita on (at least one season in this role)

be a minimum of 18 years of age

be proposed by the club JAC and Chief Training Officer (CTO) for endorsement & recorded at the Club Management Commi ee (or equivalent)

be entered onto SurfGuard


Water Safety

The MINIMUM water safety ra o for Junior Ac vi es is 1 Water Safety to 5 Par cipants, however your Club or Branches may have addi onal requirements on top of this policy. To be considered as Water Safety, you must hold either a Surf Rescue Cer ficate or Bronze Medallion.

Surf Rescue Cer ficate

The Surf Rescue Cer ficate is usually a stepping stone towards the Bronze Medallion.

The requirements to complete a Surf Rescue Cer ficate are:

Minimum age of 13 years old

Ability to complete a 200m pool swim in under 5 minutes

A end a 35 hour (approx.) course (spread over a number of days/weeks as determined by your Club)

Bronze Medallion

The Bronze Medallion (Cer ficate II in Public Safety) is the primary award that most patrolling members hold.

A er obtaining a Bronze Medallion, members can go on to obtain further awards such as the IRC Crew and IRB

Drivers.

The requirements to complete a Surf Rescue Cer ficate are:

Minimum age of 15 years old

Ability to complete a 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes

A end a 40 hour (approx.) course (spread over a number of days/weeks as determined by your Club)

Once you have successfully completed the Surf Rescue Cer ficate, you will not only be qualified to provide water

safety for Junior Ac vi es, but will also be eligible to patrol.

To find out further informa on about gaining a Surd Rescue Cer ficate or Bronze Medallion, please you club’s

Chief Training Officer or Club Administrator.

Observers Award

The Observers Award is available to members who would like to be an Age Manager, however aren’t confident enough to complete a Surf Rescue Cer ficate or a Bronze Medallion. The Observers Award aims to provide the members with knowledge of the surf and beach environment in order for them to adequately teach the Junior Ac vi es Members throughout the season. The Observers Award covers learning criteria such as: Rip iden fica on; Wave types; Signals; Beach types; Scanning techniques and; Iden fy a person in distress.

Radio Operators Award

The Radio Operators Award is available to members who would like to hold an award and be of assistance, however aren’t confident enough to complete a Surf Rescue Cer ficate or a Bronze Medallion. The Radio Operators Award aims to provide the members with knowledge of radio opera on, language and maintenance in order to assist junior ac vi es, events and patrols.


Founda on Coach (Level 0)

The Founda on Coach Course has been developed to provide an introduc on for people who wish to become involved in Junior Surf Sports ac vi es and may not have background or experience to deliver the programs.

Course Dura on Online + 1 Day Workshop

Prerequisites Age 16 or older, Blue Card, and a financial member of SLSA

Sports Specific

Board

Beach

Swim

Presenters and Assessors

Online – Marked by Coaching Assessor

Workshop – Conducted by Coaching workshop Facilitator

Post Course Coaching Skills assessed by Coach assessor

Award Expiry

This award is proficient for 4 years, expiring December 31st of the 4th year. To remain proficient Founda on Coaches must either re‐sit the Founda on Coaching course again or progress to the Development Coaching course.

Where can I find a course?

Contact your Club for further informa on and course details.

Who should a end?

Any financial member of SLSA aged 16 or older with an interest in coaching

What does the course involve? Module 1

Australian Sports Commission’s Community Coaching General Principles course – Online

Snapshot of a good coach

Preparing to coach

Working with others

The coach in ac on

Introduc on to the SLSAA par cipant develop‐ment pathway

Introduc on to Surf Sports:

The role of the founda on coach

Surf Sports Officials

Age Managers

Fair play

Member safety and wellbeing

Risk Management

Surf Safety and injury preven on

Resump on of ac vi es following injury or illness

Fluid replacement & sun protec on

Founda on Surf Sports Skills: Board / Beach / Swim

Basic Surf Sports event rules

Coaching founda on Surf Sports skills through games and fun ac vi es

Par cipant centred coaching

Tips for coaching junior Surf Sports par cipants

Planning you Surf Sports Coaching sessions

Module 2

Introduc on to Surf Sports Coaching – Online

Module 3

Time to Coach ‐ One Day prac cal workshop and competency based assessment


Introductory Official (Level 0)

The SLSA Introductory Official (Level 0) Course is currently under review, and may or may not be offered at your club or Branch (please check with your Club Administrator or Junior Ac vi es Coordinator).

As a basic introduc on to officia ng, The Australian Sports Commission has developed an online Introductory Level Officia ng General Principles course.

This course has been developed to assist officials in learning the basic skills they will need to officiate effec vely. The course contains three modules, which cover a range of general officia ng topics. Please note, this course is not Surf Lifesaving specific.

Where can I find the Introductory Level Officia ng General Principles course?

h p://www.ausport.gov.au/par cipa ng/officials/educa on/onlineofficial

Who should complete the Introductory Level Officia ng General Principles course?

Any member that may be interested in officia ng.

What does the course involve?

The online course takes approximately four hours to complete, and there is assessment included within the course. The topics within the course include:

Ethical responsibili es

Prepara on

Safety

Communica on

Dealing with conflict

People Management

Does comple ng the Introductory Level Officia ng General Principles course mean I can be an official at carnivals?

No—this course simply gives you an introduc on into officia ng, an idea of what it takes to be an official, as well as

the basic skills required.

If you would like to become an SLSA Accredited Official, allowing you to officiate surf sports specifically, please

contact your Club or Branch administrator for further informa on and details of upcoming courses.


GETTING INVOLVED

Surf Life Saving has something for everyone, regardless of whether you are a strong swimmer or not. Below are brief descrip ons of some of the more common roles within Surf Life Saving. If any parents or siblings of your Junior Ac vi es members are interested in any of these, pass on this informa on, so they know how to get involved.

Patrolling Lifesaver

The Surf Rescue Cer ficate and Bronze Medallion (including the Cer ficate 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. These awards require an individual to have a reasonable swimming ability as holders of these awards may be required to rescue individuals in the sea. These awards provide a range of skills including surf awareness, rescue skills, first aid and resuscita on.

Award Lifesaver

For those members who are not strong swimmers but who s ll want to patrol the beach, you are able to complete lifesaving awards which do not include a swimming component. Such awards include First Aid, Resuscita on and Radio awards. Members who hold these awards are s ll able to patrol the beach by specialising in certain areas.

Trainer

If you have 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 Cer ficate and they need to hold the award that they are training. For example, if you wish to train the First Aid cer ficate, you must hold the First Aid Cer ficate yourself.

Assessor

Assessors are the people responsible for assessing the competency of the Surf Life Saving and Na onally 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 Cer ficate IV in Training and Assessment (TAA40104).

Coach

Coaches provide an important role in developing and improving the skills of members in surf sports. Coaches may choose to specialise in one discipline (e.g. beach sprin ng) or choose to coach in a number of disciplines. Coaching accredita on comes in four levels (Founda on Coach, Development Coach, Performance Coach, and High Performance Coach). The Founda on coach’s accredita on 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, etc. across all of the surf sports disciplines. Officials accredita on comes in four levels (Level 0, Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3). New officials will need to complete either a Level 0 or Level 1 Officials accredita on.

Administrator

As with all volunteer clubs, strong administra on is important in ensuring that the club operates effec vely. If you are interested in the administra on 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 ac vi es such as an Age Managers coordinator or the Junior Ac vi es chairperson. You may also like to play a responsibility specific role such as a treasurer or secretary. One day, you may like to become the club president.


MEMBER DEVELOPMENT

SLSQ has developed a variety of development programs that are available to all members from the age of 15 to 25. Although not specific to the Junior Ac vi es area, these programs provide the opportunity for young members to be exposed to the many elements of Surf Life Saving. Addi onally the programs encompass team building, personal development and leadership based elements, which also aim to retain Junior Ac vi es members and assist in their transi on to the Senior Club.

SLSQ currently conducts the following programs annually:

Youth Engagement Program (YEP) (13 to 18 years)

Regional (Branch) Youth Development Program (13 years+)

Breaka Youth Excellence Program (15 to 17 years)

Leadership Excellence Program (18 to 25 years)

The programs are a process to facilitate this development and ensure that the future of Surf Life Saving is guaranteed by providing par cipants with the opportunity and tools to become more involved and effec ve within the environment that as leaders they will have to work within. The programs will provide the opportunity for par cipants to learn something about each other and themselves.

As well as our Branch and State run programs, SLSA currently run a variety of leadership p development programs that provide members with experiences, knowledge, skills and understandings that challenge the individual to understand themselves (their strengths and limita ons), within a wider context that is impacted on by the uncontrollable elements of weather and water. Par cipants are trained to use discipline and established prac ces (management), ini a ve and flexibility (leadership). They train in skills that are used in both expected, known circumstances, as well as in contexts that are characterised by the unknown.

SLSA currently conducts the following programs annually:

Na onal Leadership College (20 to 30 years)

Na onal Leaders Masterclass (30 years +)

Informa on for these programs can be found on the SLSQ website (www.lifesaving.com.au) or the SLSA website (www.slsa.com.au). Informa on including applica on forms will be forwarded to all Clubs/Branches closer to the programs and available online. Clubs and Branches may also conduct development programs throughout the year for ac ve cadets and/or Junior Ac vi es members, so contact your relevant Branch/Club for further informa on. Member Recogni on As featured on the front cover of this manual, the Surf Lifesaving Queensland 2014/2015 U14 Breaka Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year was Harry Graham from Redcliffe Peninsula SLSC. The facilita on of recogni on and reward of our members is a high priority for SLSQ. Members of Surf Life Saving can be awarded for their wonderful efforts at Club, Branch, State, Na onal, and Interna onal level. State Awards for Junior Ac vi es: Breaka U14 Junior Surf Lifesaver of the Year Youth Development Club of the Year Andy Frizzell OAM, OBE Award Na onal Service Awards: Age Managers/ Officials/ Coaches – 5, 10, 15, 20, 25 etc.

For further informa on on member recogni on, please refer to the SLSQ Recogni on Awards Manual (Version 2).

http://www.lifesaving.com.au

http://www.slsa.com.au


Forms

SLSA Applica on for Membership Available from Surf Club

SLSA Registra on Renewal Available from Surf Club

Blue Card Applica on Forms Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member &Club

Development > Member Protec on > QLD

Junior Ac vi es Record Sheets Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club

Development > Nippers > QLD

Junior Ac vi es Preliminary Pool Evalua on Endorsement Form

Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club Development > Nippers > QLD

Junior Ac vi es

Junior Development Resource Kit Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club

Development > Nippers > QLD > JDR Kit

Age Managers Course Contact your Branch for details of the next available course

OR through your personal login for Lifesaving Online

Age Managers Guide Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club


Junior Preliminary Skills Evalua on (Version 3) Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club


Manuals

SLSA Surf Sports Manual 35th Edi on Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Sport > Manuals

and Technical Rules > SLSA > Surf Sports Manual

SLSA Training Manual 34th Edi on with SLSA insert www.sls.com.au/store

SLSQ Junior Ac vi es Manual (Version 5) Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club


SLSQ Recogni on Awards Manual (Version 2) Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club

Development > Recogni on > QLD

SLSQ Games Manual (Version 1) Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club

Development > Youth > QLD

SLSQ Youth & Membership Development Guide (Version 1) Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club

Development > Youth > QLD

SLSQ Recruitment & Reten on Guide Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Member & Club

Development > Recruitment > QLD > Open Day

SLSQ Patrol Opera ons Manual Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Lifesaving > Life‐

savers > Qld

SLSQ Policies SLSA Policies

Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy Youth Policy

Blue Card Screening Policy Sun Safety Policy

U7 Junior Ac vi es Policy Member Safety and Wellbeing Policy

Codes of Conduct Water Safety Policy

Photography Policy & Social Media Policy Water Safety Procedures

Chaperoning and Supervision of Minors Policy

Receiving and Repor ng Disclosure or Suspicions of Harm Poli‐cy

Risk Management Policy

Heat Management Policy

RESOURCES

All SLSQ policies are available on the Members Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Governance, Policies, Forms, SOP’s and more >

Policies > QLD

All SLSA policies are available on the Members Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) Library > Governance, Policies, Forms, SOP’s and more >

Policies > SLSA

















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 twel h 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 season? 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 s ll socialise before and a er the training sessions. Q. How o en do I bring my child to the beach? A. Each Club has designated training sessions each week, most are once per week on Sunday mornings, (check with your Club when theirs is) some Clubs offer specialised training i.e. Swimming, boards, march past on other days, throughout the week. Q. What does my child need? A. Bathers, a Club cap, water bo le, long sleeved t‐shirt or long sleeved rash top, a sun hat, a towel and sunscreen. If your

child is compe ng there is also a requirement to have a high‐vis rash vest. Most Clubs have stocks of Club branded apparel – speak to the relevant person for prices etc.

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.

Q. 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. This is strongly encouraged to be taken up externally. Q. What can I do to help? A. Parents can become involved in many areas of Club ac vity. Areas can include – helping with training, coaching,

being a team manager, officia ng, fundraising, providing water safety (if you gain your Surf Rescue Cer ficate or Bronze Medallion), cooking the Club BBQ etc, but most of all suppor ng your child in their Junior Ac vi es.

Q. What happens when my child finishes all the various Junior Ac vi es age groups and awards? A. The Junior Development Program is designed to gradually introduce your child into the role of a qualified Surf Lifesaver and assist in patrolling the beaches. They can con nue to be involved in a variety of compe on events if desired. They will undertake various other awards and learn many facets of community service involvement. They can be taught specialist areas of compe on and compete both at a state and a na onal level. Clubs are also encouraged to conduct bridging programs such as the Youth Engagement Program (YEP) to assist transi oning to the senior club. Contact your club’s Youth Development Officer for more informa on Q. What equipment can my child use? A. Members under the age of 16 are not permi ed in surf boats, and in addi on members under the age of 15 are not

permi ed to use surf skis. All members opera ng cra s must be qualified to operate the par cular cra (e.g. IRB—must hold a current Bronze Medallion, as well as IRB Driver’s cer fica on). Clubs provide modified equipment for all Junior Ac vi es. Refer to Policy 1.02 Use of SLSA Equipment and Bulle n 8/06‐07: Use of Associa on Equipment Clarifica ons Sur oard.

Q. Must I join a club as a parent? A. It is up to the club’s discre on as to whether a parent of a Junior member must also join. It is recommended by SLSQ that as a minimum, parent’s join as an Associate Member of the club.


CONTACTS


18 Manning Street (PO Box 3747)

SOUTH BRISBANE QLD 4101

North Queensland Branch Office: Lot 196 Leisure Park Road

Smithfield

QLD 4879

Post: PO Box 201

Smithfield

QLD 4879

Phone: (07) 4049 1201

Fax: (07) 4057 6675

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.northqueenslandlifesaving.com

North Barrier Branch Office: 5 Marlow Street

Pallarenda

QLD4810

Post: PO Box 314

Belgian Gardens

QLD 4810

Phone: (07) 4766 2200

Fax: (07) 4774 1144


Website: www.nbbsurflifesaving.com.au

Wide Bay Capricorn Branch Office: Level 1, 62a Barolin Street

Bundaberg

QLD4670

Post: PO Box 6170

EAST BUNDABERG

QLD 4670

Phone: (07) 4111 1000

Fax: (07) 4153 3227


Website: www.slswbc.com.au

Sunshine Coast Branch Office: Lot 695 Parkyn Parade

Mooloolaba

QLD 4557

Post: PO Box 85

Mooloolaba

QLD 4557

Phone: (07) 5414 1600

Fax: (07) 5414 1650


Website: www.rescuesunshinecoast.com

Gold Coast Regional Office/South Coast Branch Office: Unit 1 60 Township Drive

West Burleigh

QLD 4219

Post: PO Box 436

West Burleigh

QLD 4219

Phone: (07) 5566 1000

Fax: (07) 5575 4320


Website: www.slsqsouthcoast.com.au

Point Danger Branch Office: Currumbin Creek Rd

Currumbin

QLD 4223

Post: PO Box 236

Currumbin

QLD 4223

Phone: (07) 5534 6077

Fax: (07) 5598 2349


Website: www.slsqpointdanger.com.au

Staff: Brenda Lo house, Membership Development Manager

Fiona Jones, Membership Development Officer

Troy Draman, Membership Sustainability ‐ Project Officer

Volunteers: Ray Fien, State Junior Ac vi es Advisor

Rob Campbell, State Membership Services Officer

Phone: (07) 3846 8000

Fax: (07) 3846 8008


Website: www.lifesaving.com.au

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.northqueenslandlifesaving.com


http://www.nbbsurflifesaving.com.au


http://www.slswbc.com.au


http://www.rescuesunshinecoast.com


http://www.slsqsouthcoast.com.au


http://www.slsqpointdanger.com.au


http://www.lifesaving.com.au


GLOSSARY

SLSQ – Surf Life Saving Queensland

SLSA – Surf Life Saving Australia

Junior Ac vi es Member – A member of the organisa on between the ages of 5 – 13 enrolled in the SLSQ Junior Ac vi es Program.

Senior Member – A member of the organisa on over the age of 14

Inter‐Club Compe on – Inter‐club compe on is defined as sanc oned compe on between registered Surf Life Saving Queensland Surf Clubs with members represen ng their own clubs and in their rela ve age groups.

Intra‐Club Compe on – Intra‐club compe on is defined as sanc oned compe on and/or training conducted only between members of an individual Surf Life Saving Club with members compe ng in their rela ve age groups.

Open Water ‐ is defined as ‘a large body of water such as the sea or large lake, occurring naturally or purpose built’.

Pool Evalua on – The pool swim component of the pool evalua on must be completed in an enclosed pool no less than 25m and be completed by using a con nuous over arm stroke (i.e. Freestyle). The survival float component of the pool evalua on must be completed in an enclosed pool at a depth where if the Junior Ac vi es member were to stand on the bo om of the pool, their mouth and nose would not protrude out of the water.

Run, Swim, Run – A Run, Swim, Run is defined as a con nuous beach run, open water swim completed by using a con nuous over arm stroke and another con nuous beach run measured to the specified distance relevant to each junior ac vi es age group.

Shall, must, should, may – the words “shall” and “must” imply a mandatory statement, the word “should” implies an advisory statement, and the word “may” implies a right to use discre on.

Shallow water ‐ For the purpose of Junior Ac vi es, the term shallow water is defined as water at a depth no higher than the knee of the par cipants.

Members Portal (h ps://portal.sls.com.au) ‐ The SLSA Members Portal is a secure online resource containing all SLSA and SLSQ guides, manuals, forms, policies and procedures. You may create an account to use the Members Portal if you are a currently ac ve member of an SLSA Organisa on such as a Surf Club or have been an ac ve member within the last two years. In order to create an account on the Portal, the system will verify your details against those stored in Surfguard (the na onal membership database) by your club. If your email address or mobile phone number have changed recently then these may not be accurately recorded in Surfguard. If this is the case, please contact your club’s administrator and check your membership details with them.


Junior Ac vi es Manual - Maroochy Surf Club

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