Children should arrive ready to start activities, in their bathers with their Black Rock cap on and sun protection/sun screen applied and of course, with a big smile.

Any important announcements are made at this time so it is important that all parents/guardians listen carefully to ensure they remain informed

Under control of the Age Managers/Coaches, children then take part in fun on the beach and in the water.

On certain days, instruction will be given on surf awareness, surf safety and surf skills using the Surf Life Saving Education Programme (SurfEd).

Whilst SurfEd is compulsory, competition is not. No child is forced to compete in any event for which they are not trained, not capable of doing, or if the surf conditions are inappropriate.

On selected Saturdays, there will be Inter-Club Carnivals. When there are large numbers attending in the U8+ age groups, training for these groups maybe combined with other age groups.

Please mark your child’s name clearly on the side of the Nipper Cap in permanent marker.  At the start of the season while we are all getting to know each other.   This greatly assists the coaches when they have large groups and you when you lose the cap!

It is important that parents of children remain on the beach during the training session. Children must stay with their coach during the training session (for safety reasons).    Parents are asked to tell the coach if their child is leaving early.

Special Instructions:  Parents & carers, please wear your bathers and help out.

In the event of bad weather, coaches will review the conditions and make a decision to limit training to land-based or club house activities or in some cases cancel training altogether. Please note that rain will not be classed as bad weather.