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) |
Courses and Training Programmes
We offer a range of courses and programmes throughout the year, for people of all ages and abilities.
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