Youth members are highly valued by our Club, making up one third of our patrolling membership. This season we have kicked off the Youth Engagement Program to provide our Youth members with a structured engagement program to maintain motivation and ongoing involvement with the Club while providing you with the opportunity to explore and become involved in a range of areas within the Club which you may not have previously considered.
The Youth coordinators and I are excited to launch this new youth program and hope that in the years to come it goes from strength to strength.
Like any new initiative it will require all our youth members to take a proactive approach to help make it a success. So please don’t hesitate in getting involved in the different of opportunities available as part of your membership. In addition to your patrols there are four main areas for you to engage in and develop your skill set in. They are:
- Lifesaving
- Surf Sports
- Leadership & Administration
- Education
You can specialise in just one of the above through participation in the Surf Cred program or you can mix and match throughout the season, trying different activities that the Club offers that you may not have tried before. You can create a season that suits you. The beauty of a Club is that it is so diverse, there’s something for everyone!
We know that Surf Life Saving and patrols is a big commitment but the service we provide to the community is invaluable and you play a major part in this. As well as the professionalism that comes with being a patrolling member, we encourage all the Youth to push for personal best, learn some new skills and above all, HAVE FUN! Here’s to a safe, happy and exciting 2022-23 season.
Introducing our Youth Coordinators and Youth Committee members.
Welcome to:
- Paris Ryder
- Mackenzie Clancy
- Imogen Egan
More Committee members will be introduced soon!
Youth Program Calendar
Stay tuned – more information to come
New Surf Creds program
The Surf Cred program is designed to maintain motivation and involvement in Surf Life Saving, providing you the opportunity to explore and become involved in a range of areas within Surf which you may not have previously considered. Points are earned by undertaking different activities within the Club. Youth members earn points known as ‘surf creds’ for engaging in a wide range of activities offered by the Club with a goal of gaining nationally recognised awards and a log of achievements and contribution. Participants need to engage in all areas of the Club to gain an award level including:
Development
- Junior and Youth Activities
- Club Activities/Administration
- Community
- Leadership and Personal Development
Surf Sports
- Surf Sports Participation
- Surf Sports Development/coaching/ officiating/other support
- Surf Sports Competition/events/carnivals
Lifesaving
- Lifesaving Services
- Education
By collecting the allocated creds in these three areas the following levels of achievement can be attained:
Bronze
- 100 creds Lifesaving (must include a new award)
- 20 creds Surf Sports
- 30 creds Development
Silver
- 150 creds Lifesaving (must include a new award)
- 40 creds Surf Sports
- 60 creds Development
Gold
- 300 creds Lifesaving (must include a new award)
- 160 creds Surf Sports
- 140 creds Development
- Completion of project
To view the areas which points can be earned, which category is uploaded by the Club and which each participant is required to log please click the link for our Surf Cred Points Guide.
If you would like to register for the Surf Cred Program, please click HERE and to log your Surf Creds, please scan the QR code below.
