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Junior Information BookletMullaloo Surf Life Saving Club | 2015/16

EST. 1961

Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club • www.mullaloosurf.com.au • email: [email protected] • ph (08) 9307 7766

CONTENTS

WELCOME 3

COMMUNICATION 4

NIPPERS ON SUNDAYS 4

START AND FINISH TIMES 5

UNIFORMS 5

AGE GROUP MANAGERS (AGM’s) 6

AGE GROUP MANAGERS ASSISTANTS (AGMA’s) 6

WATER SAFETY 7

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT 7

PROFICIENCY SWIMS 7

SURF EDUCATION PROGRAM 8

EQUIPMENT RULES 9

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 9

KEY CONTACTS 9

MULLALOO SLSC 2015/16 IMPORTANT DATES 11

SLSA APPROVED EQUIPMENT 12


WELCOME

On behalf of Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club (MLSLSC), we would like to extend a very warm welcome to all juniors and their families to what promises to be another great season on the beach.

We have a proud history spanning over 50 years, providing lifesaving services to the Mullaloo community and beyond. MLSLSC is one of the biggest clubs in Australia. With an expanding membership base and growing success in both the competition and education arenas, we have plenty on offer to cater for all requirements.

The Junior program is about education, awareness, competition, sportsmanship and transition to seniors (for U13’s). We never lose sight that the most important factor for all our members is participation and fun.

Surf knowledge and techniques are gradually introduced to the children in relation to their age and ability. When juniors move into the U14 age group at the age of 13, they will attain their Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC), which is the start of their journey as a patrolling member of the surf club.

This booklet will provide all the information you will need to know about the Junior program at MLSLSC. We recommend that you keep this booklet as a handy reference guide. If you require any further information, please feel free to ask any Age Group Manager (AGM) or the Manager of Junior Development.

MLSLSC is proud to be able to offer a wide variety of services and activities to its membership base and the wider community. MLSLSC is a volunteer organization and as such relies on the involvement of parents to step up and provide support. As part of our club ethos, we actively encourage our members to provide volunteer hours over the season. Please ensure you commit to lending a hand.

Finally, I would like to wish you all an enjoyable and safe season.

Jackie Eley Manager Junior Development Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club

AGE GROUPS

Juniors are divided into 6 age groups, from U7’s through to U14s. The age group is determined by the child’s age on 1 October each year.

Age as of 1 October 2015 SLSA Age Group Cap Colour

13 years U14 Blue, yellow, white12 years U13 Yellow11 years U12 Blue10 years U11 Maroon9 years U10 Yellow & white8 years U9 Blue & white7 years U8 Maroon & white

5 or 6 years U7 White


COMMUNICATIONThe club uses a variety of tools to commu-nicate to its membership base. During the season a club newsletter is issued on a fort-nightly basis, which is sent via email. It is your responsibility to ensure the office has an up to date email address.

MLSLSC also has a website http://www.mullaloosurf.com.au and an official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/MLSLSC In addition you may, from time to time, receive communication from your AGM via email.

JUNIORS ON SUNDAYS

The objective of MLSLSC Junior Section is to ensure that our Juniors are provided with the best possible:

• Facilities to enjoy their activities;• Opportunity to participate in Club activities;• Tuition and coaching to complete the Surf Education Pro-

gram;• Opportunity to compete for the Club; and• Opportunity to learn and understand the surf and the

beach.

Activities on club days for Juniors include:• Beach sprints, relays and beach flags;• Wade races and wade relays;• Surf races and surf team races, board races, rescues and relays;• Surf safety education;• Games and fun activities;• The opportunity to compete for U9’s and above; and• Great social occasions.

Most importantly we seek to provide a safe and happy environment. Please note the following:• A Parent or guardian is required to be at the beach at all times during

club days and training sessions, in the event of an incident occurring;• You must be on hand to assist your child in the event of an incident

or injury; and• For the U7s age group, parents must accompany their child at all

times and be actively involved in all the activities.

SLSA Age Group AGM Email AddressU14 [email protected] Boys [email protected] Girls [email protected] Boys [email protected] Girls [email protected] Boys [email protected] Girls [email protected] Boys [email protected] Girls [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]


START AND FINISH TIMES

AGE GROUP

START TIME FINISH TIME FLAG COLOUR AGE GROUP MANAGER

U7 9:30AM 10:45AM White Melissa CarterU8 9:00AM 11:00AM Maroon & White Laura Stumpers & Simone PastorU9 9:00AM 11:00AM Blue & White Ross Twyford &Mandy LeeU10 9:00AM 11:00AM Yellow & White Brett Warner, Jesper Rasmussen,

Jake LibbisU11 9:00AM 11:00AM Maroon Andrew Brown (Boys)

Emma Bamforth (Girls)U12 9:00AM 11:00AM Blue Steve Lee (Boys)

Sara Warner (Girls)U13 9:00AM 11:00AM Yellow Simon Gidley (Boys)

Myles Laing (Girls)U14 9:00AM 11:00AM Blue,Yellow,White Edgar Coello

When you arrive at the beach on a Sunday morning, each age group will have a flag on the beach which denotes the colour of their cap. Juniors need to assemble at their flag at least five minutes before start time and have their club cap on. Please ensure your child has sunscreen applied, a hat, water bottle, towel and warm clothing. The Age Group Manager will commence the roll call at 9:00am. Please note that you are not to remove your child from activities during the session without notifying the AGM. If the agm is nto aware that your child has left, a number of checks will be initiated to ensure their safety and wellbeing.

ALL JUNIORS IN ALL AGE GROUPS MUST BE MARKED OFF THE ROLL AT THE COMMENCEMENT AND CONCLUSION OF THE SESSION.

Children MUST obtain their parents’ permission prior to re-entering the water after club day has fin-ished and club caps are to be removed at the end of the session.

UNIFORMS

MLSLSC official competition uniform is a club cap with official club bathers. A pink vest is required to be worn for all aquatic activities. Club apparel can be purchased from “The Surf Cage” which is located in the main building, op-posite the office. Please check the website and newslet-ters for trading times.

Note: Whilst the Club encourages our members to wear club bathers, as it provides a sense of community and identity, it is not a requirement. Appropriate swimwear must be worn. This includes Speedos for the boys (no board shorts) and one piece or two piece for the girls (no fashion bikinis).


AGE GROUP MANAGERS (AGM’S)AGM’s are allocated to each age group and are responsible for organizing and conducting various activities as per the programs developed by SLSWA. The responsibilities of an AGM are as follows:

• Encourage the children of their age group to participate, enjoy, co-operate and compete in all activities of the Club;

• Keep weekly records of each child’s attendance;• Instruct the children of their age group in the necessary requirements of the Surf Education

Program;• Organize the children at competitions, which includes marking the attendance sheet,

assisting in team selections and marshalling the children for their allocated events.• Assist in the instruction of the correct techniques of the events the children participate in;• Keep the children and parents informed of the requirements of the age group and of club

information; and• Ensure the children of the age group aware of and encourage sun protection.

AGM’s are all volunteers, so we encourage and actually require more AGM’s. Please consider joining and assisting in this important function. Note that there is an on-line and practical course completion requirement in order to become an AGM. This will assist those who may not feel comfortable in the role as well as those who have undertaken AGM duties previously. Please contact the Manager Junior Development to find out more.

AGE GROUP MANAGERS ASSISTANTS (AGMA’S) The focus of an AGMA is to assist the AGM with conducting the junior programs during the summer. The aim is to develop the capacity and capability of junior members to become competent surf life savers of the future. The requirements of an AGMA are as follows:

• Attend Junior club days;• Take direction from the AGM;• Demonstrate a willingness to assist the AGM with the

instructing of the group;• Be a positive role model;• Play an active role within the group; • Be aware of their own and the groups’ safety and wellbeing;• To work as part of a team;• To assist and take an active role to assist the AGM if required

to plan sessions;• Demonstrate an ability to instil enjoyment and fun;• Display appropriate behaviour to your peers;• Behave in a respectful manner to the AGM and the group;

and• Dress appropriately.


WATER SAFETYMLSLSC maintains a dedicated Beach Patrol and IRB (inflatable rescue boat) Patrol during Sunday sessions to monitor safety for all age groups. These volunteers are all Bronze Medallion qualified or hold an SRC and are focused on assisting the AGM’s in providing a safe environment for all participants. On club days parents who are suitably qualified are required to provide assistance in the water activities. Please ensure you make the AGM aware that you are available to assist. Without the presence of water safety we would not be able to provide aquatic activities for the children. If you are interested in gaining one of these qualifications then contact the Manager of Education. See the contacts section of this document for more information.

VOLUNTEER SUPPORTParents are encouraged to make themselves known to your child’s AGM and to offer assistance when required. Helpers are always needed to ensure that the day’s events run smoothly and safely.

Parents are requested to be on hand during Juniors and to resume responsibility for their children at the conclusion of the day’s events.

Parents without qualifications have roles to play as well;• Committee members • Setting up the beach• Carnival assistants • Social coordinators• BBQ assistance • Carnival Officials

We encourage and need your help. The Club is run by volunteers so all assistance is actively encour-aged and no experience is required. If you can assist speak to your child’s AGM or email the Manager Junior Development. See the contacts section of the document.

PROFICIENCY SWIMSNo child will be able to participate in water events without first completing a Junior Participation Skill Evaluation. This is a requirement of Surf Lifesaving Australia (SLSA) and is compulsory.

Please note that at this time, the U7’s Age Group DO NOT have to complete this requirement.

Age Group Swim Distance Float Surf Education AwardUnder 8 25m swim 1 minute survival float Surf Play TwoUnder 9 25m swim 1 minute survival float Surf Aware OneUnder 10 25m swim 1.5 minute survival float Surf Safe OneUnder 11 50m swim 2 minute survival float Surf Safe TwoUnder 12 100m swim 2 minute survival float Surf Smart OneUnder 13 150m swim 3 minute survival float Surf Smart TwoUnder 14 200m swim 3 minute survival float Surf Rescue Certificate


Competition (Carnival) Proficiency - To maintain safety and life-saving standards, SLSA has set a minimum standard of proficiency that Junior Activities Members (Juniors) must achieve before being eligible to compete in carnivals. AGM’s will arrange these competency tests at the beach as the swim is to be conducted in open water. As members of MLSLSC Juniors are required to swim the following:

SURF EDUCATION PROGRAMAn important part of our Club’s Sunday morning activities will be surf education instructions and training. The topics to be taught include Surf Awareness, First Aid, Surf Skills and Resuscitation. Each child will receive a copy of a Surf Education Award Booklet relevant to their Age Group.

The Under 14 age group will have to attain their SRC through the Club. To compete at SLSWA Premiership series carnivals, Under 14’s must have attained their SRC certificate and completed the relevant number of patrol hours before 31 December.

All other children U9-U13 age group who wish to compete at the State Championships must have achieved their respective age award, passed the competition proficiency swim and competed in at least one SLSWA Junior Carnival.

Age Group Swim Distance TimeUnder 9 150m swim Less than 12 minutesUnder 10 288m swim Less than 9 minutesUnder 11 288m swim Less than 9 minutesUnder 12 288m swim Less than 9 minutesUnder 13 288m swim Less than 9 minutesUnder 14 288m swim Less than 9 minutes

Age Group

Eligibility Craft (SLS Ap-proved only see section 20)

Length & Min Weight

Eligibility

Under 9 Team Events only in the U10 Age Group

Foam Encased Nipper Board

2.0m Not Specified

Deemed proficient competition proficien-cy swim. Participated in at least one junior carnival 2015/16 season

Under 10 Individual and Team Events

Foam Encased Nipper Board

2.0m Not Specified

Deemed proficient competition proficien-cy swim. Participated in at least one junior carnival 2015/16 season


Fibreglass Nip-per Boards Only

2.0m 4.5kg Deemed proficient competition proficien-cy swim. Participated in at least one junior carnival 2015/16 season








Fibreglass Pad-dle Boards

3.2m 7.6kg SRC proficient. Minimum patrol hours required before 31 December


*Unless notified otherwise the Nipper Program will still be conducted for children in the U7-U10 age groups and U14 Age group only for any children not wishing to participate in SLSWA carnivals.

EQUIPMENT RULESOur Club enjoys access to outstanding resources and there are a few key rules relating to the use of Club equipment:

• AGM’s are solely responsible for allocating equipment on club days;

• The Equipment Officer is responsible for equipment allocation on club training days/Carnivals;

• Your child is responsible for ensuring the equipment is returned to the gear shed washed down and free of sand;

• Your child is responsible for reporting any damage to the equipment to their AGM/Coach or Equipment Officer;

• Only Junior members of MLSLSC are permitted to use club equipment;

• Equipment is only to be used during club designated activities;

• Equipment is not to be removed from the shed under any circumstances without prior permission; and

• All other equipment that will be used during the Nipper sessions is supplied by the club.

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

MLSLSC undertakes ongoing quality control and evaluations of all its operations to ensure standards are appropriate to the expectations of members and the community. The junior portfolio is constantly changing and evolving to meet the needs of the membership base it serves. Having a continuous improvement process means that everybody can contribute to the way the organization operates. Members are encouraged to provide feedback to the Manager Junior Development in one of the following ways:

• E mail communication;• Verbal communication; and• Writing a letter

Your feedback is integral to the success of the Organization. Correspondence is usually acknowledged within 24 hours of receipt.


KEY CONTACTS

The first point of contact for most enquiries is the Office. Office hours are Monday - Friday from 10.00am - 2.00pm. During the season the office is also open on Sundays from 9.00am - 11.00am.

USEFUL WEBSITES/FACEBOOK ADDRESSES

Organisation Content Website/Facebook AddressMLSLSC All club related information including

season calendar, training calendar and Patrol roster

www.mullaloosurf.com.au

MLSLSC Up to date information, photographs and event notifications

https://www.facebook.com/MLSLSC

SLSWA Circulars, carnival information, news, education, general member informa-tion

www.mybeach.com.au

SLSA Circulars, carnival information, news, education, general member informa-tion

www.sls.com.au

Seabreeze Up to date local surf report www.seabreeze.com.au Bureau of Meteorology Up to date weather report www.bom.com.au

Contact Phone E-mailMLSLSC Office 9307 7766 [email protected] [email protected] Junior Development [email protected] Manager of Membership [email protected] Manager of Coaching [email protected] General Manager of Surf Sports [email protected] Manager of Education [email protected] Lifesaving Services [email protected] Manager of Youth [email protected]


MULLALOO SLSC 2015/16 IMPORTANT DATES

Day Date Time Event LocationSaturday October 3 Patrols commence MLSLSCSunday October 11 9am-11am New Member Induction MLSLSCSunday October 18 9am-11am First Junior Club Day U7 – U14 MLSLSCFriday October 29 6pm U14 Camp (2 days) BullsbrookSaturday November 7 TBC Social Quiz Music v Sport Club HallSunday November 22 9am Wave Warriors U10 – U14 MLSLSCSunday November 29 9am Junior Points Day 1 U10-U14 MLSLSCSunday December 6 7am Sunsmart Junior Carnival 1 Coogee BeachSunday December 13 9am Junior Points Day 2 U10-U14 MLSLSCFriday December 18 6-7pm U7-U10 Fancy Dress Christmas

Party Club Hall

Sunday December 20 9am Ted Scott Marathon MLSLSCThursday December 24 7am Christmas Eve Paddle Hillary’s MarinaThursday December 24 12 noon Office closes Thursday December 31 TBC New Year’s Eve Themed Party Club loungeSunday January 3 9am Juniors recommence MLSLSCMonday January 4 10am Office re-opensSunday January 10 TBC Sunsmart Junior Carnival 2 Sorrento SLSCSunday January 17 9am Junior Points Day 3 U10-U14 MLSLSCMonday January 18-21 TBC TOAD Camp U14 RottnestSaturday January 23 9am Sunsmart Country Carnival Jun-

ior 3 & SeniorBunbury SLSC

Sunday January 31 TBC Sunsmart Junior Carnival 4 Leighton Beach Fremantle SLSC

Saturday February 13 7am Junior Metro Qualifier Beach Trigg Island SLSCSunday February 14 7am Junior Metro Qualifier Water Secret Harbour SLSCSunday March 6 9am Junior Club Challenge MLSLSCWednesday March 9 6-7.30pm Junior State Champs Team Din-

nerClub lounge

Friday, Saturday - Sunday

March 11-13 TBC WA Junior Surf Life Saving Championships

Scarboro SLSC

Sunday March 20 9am Junior Wind Up and Presenta-tions U7-U9

MLSLSC

Saturday March 26 6 pm Junior Presentation Evening U10-U14

Club Hall

Any date/location changes will be advertised in the fortnightly e-newsletter and on the club website



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