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Junior surf is where the journey begins for most clubbies!

Our super popular nippers program caters for kids aged from 6 to 13 years old and is based on water safety, camaraderie and ocean skills.

Running every Sunday from the start of November to mid March, the sessions encourage kids to learn board paddling skills, sea swimming, water treading, hazard recognition and basic lifeguarding skills. Kids benefit from using the swim skills learned with their swim club in an ocean environment, making them stronger and more confident sea swimmers.

The Junior Journey:

Nippers

• For 6 to 13 year olds, fun sessions that focus on being beach savvy and surf smart.
• Caters for all levels of experience.
• Members can join in club carnivals and attend the summer holiday program.
• Sundays 10am til approx 11am, conditions dependant, parents are required to stay on the beach with their child/ren.
• Always check our Facebook page for changes.

Rookie Lifeguard

• For our 12 and 13 year old members to build and develop the foundation for lifeguarding.
• The SLSNZ Rookie Surf Lifeguard programme develops young clubbies and teaches them the fundamentals of being a Lifeguard, including first aid, IRB and radio skills. The Rookie program is delivered by experienced coaches and is the perfect foundation for beginning their Lifeguard training at the age of 14.
• Sundays 10am til 11:30am

Ocean Athletes

• For 10 to 13 year olds who can swim 200m in the ocean, the 'Ocean Athlete' squad caters for kids who are looking for a little bit more than Sunday nippers!
• Young clubbies enjoy training sessions during the week, holiday training, local and out of town events, ending the season with a fantastic 4 day Junior Festival event which is held at Mount Maunganui in late February every year.  
• Weekday training sessions work on race craft and fitness as well as speed, technique, wave skills and max fun!
• Junior carnivals are great fun, low key, all about having a go and having fun with your mates.
• The prerequisite for joining the Oceans squad is to be able to swim 200 metres in the sea and attend weekday training sessions.

• Sessions can be in the pool, on boards, ocean swimming, body surfing and beach sports with senior athlete Edan Wilson and the team of experienced athlete coaches.

  Weekday training is for 10 to 13 year olds and focuses on ocean skills, team building and fun! The Ocean's Squad is open to anyone who is 10 years old and has their 200m swim badge, there is no selection criteria...if you're keen, committed and determined...you're in!

If you'd like to know more about the Nippers, Rookie or the Oceans programs, please email Clara at waikanaesurflsc@gmail.com