Qualified lifeguardsGet qualified so you can patrol the beach and work in our Little Nippers programme throughout the summer holiday period.
Saturday Rippers Surf Programme
Saturday Rippers Surf Programme starts Saturday 5 February kicking off at 11am.
Rippers includes 'Learn to Surf' and Surf Lifesaving.
This programme is included in your Club Membership Subscription.
Enrolments are closed for JSP 2021/22
The JSP Programme 2021/22 is full and enrolments have now CLOSED.
The programme kicks off on Monday 27 December 2021 and runs for three weeks.
| Club membership | $35 individual or $60 family (in one household) |
| JSP fee | $115 per child (includes vest and beanie) |
Junior Surf
Level 1
- Confidence in the water
- Theory questions on keeping safe at the beach
Level 2
- Bodysurfing and wading technique
- Nine theory questions
Level 3
- 50m pool swim
- Catching waves
- Theory questions covering surf lifeguard roles as well as keeping safe at the beach
Level 4
- 200m pool swim
- Correct technique for duck diving
- Identifying rips and wave types
Level 5
- Increased skill development for surf swimming
- Theory questions cover setting up for patrol and parts of the inflatable rescue boat (IRB)
Becoming a Rookie Guard
Once graduated from Junior Surf, our members can progress to a Rookie Guard, volunteering time on the beach and undertaking further study to progress to a qualified lifeguard position.
Become a volunteer lifeguard
We have volunteer and paid lifeguard positions available within our club. You must be at least 14 years old, be a member of a Surf Life Saving Club, attend regular training sessions and pass the SLSNZ Surf Lifeguard Award Examination.
The exam comprises of:- 400m pool swim in under 9 minutes
- Rescue releases assessment in the pool
- Run/swim/run in the surf
- Tube rescue assessment
- Practical surf knowledge test and theory exam
Becoming a Rookie Guard
Targeting 13 year old Junior Surf Members, this is a transition programme for those wanting to become Surf Lifeguards. The programme can take 2-8 weeks to complete.
- Able to swim 200m in a pool under 4:30
- Current club member
- Available to particpate in four patrols (minimum 12 hours total)
- Complete all Rookie Surf Lifeguard Log Book Modules
