PARENT HAND BOOK 2009/10 INTRODUCTION
South Port, One Club One Family Parent Handbook 2008/2009 From the Junior Committee Welcome to the 2009/2010 season. We would like to take this opportunity to welcome new members to the South Port Surf Lifesaving Club and to continuing members, welcome back. At South Port we focus on developing our youth’s skills associated with Surf Lifesaving. This will include the traditional surf skills required for competition as well as the myriad of other skills that are required to become a Surf Lifesaver. Members and parents will see a greater emphasis placed on teamwork, surf education, surf survival skills, first aid and leadership and other core values which are recognised in the Community. The introduction of this expanded training has been brought about by the realisation that we need to cater more for the children whose main surf lifesaving focus is not competition but rather the development of the skills necessary for a successful progression into the senior ranks of the club. This in no way means we will not cater for those whose focus is strong competition because competition in itself is a great teacher of a number of life and surf lifesaving skills. The whole basis for teaching the new skills is to make each member, whether a strong competitor or not, aware of what surf lifesaving has to offer in future years. By introducing the expanded training we will endeavour to give our members a new perspective about surf lifesaving and assist them in understanding what surf lifesaving is really all about. As a result of these changes South Port’s Junior’s develop skills which stay with them forever, they also perform extremely well at State Level. For the new members to the club, you have taken the first step in participating in one of the finest organisations in Australia. Surf Lifesaving has an outstanding tradition of service to the community in addition to providing a wonderful family environment for those who are involved. It is more than just a sport; it is a lifestyle, with many members having more than 20 years of active service. It caters for all people who are willing to donate their time to the community by rewarding them with a great club environment and a diverse form of recreation and sport. One of the greatest attributes of surf lifesaving is the time devoted to the junior members in their development as both Surf Lifesavers and as people. Surf Lifesaving will assist in the development of the skills that will help our children grow into fine young adults. If you are a parent or guardian of a new member to the club we invite you to join in, you are also a part of the club. Don't be afraid to have a chat or get involved, the worst thing you can do is to sit on the beach and feel like an outsider. Your children will enjoy having you involved & this can help them become more comfortable in this environment. Its great going to the beach on the weekends, talking with people, helping out with the kids and then relaxing in the clubrooms afterwards. In fact there probably isn't a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon. We hope every one has a really great season full of fun and enjoyment - enjoy! Regards The Junior Development Committee Contents This booklet has been produced as an information document for all members and parents of the Junior Division. The booklet is divided into a number of sections. Section 1 Quick Reference Important Dates Training Times Age Group Managers & Hat Colours Junior Development Committee Nipper Safe Section 2 Mission Statement Philosophy Club History Nipper History Why Nippers? Parental Involvement Section 3 Club Training Saturday Training Pool Training Board Training March Past Training Care of Equipment Proficiencies /Surf Education Section 4 Competition and Carnivals Carnivals Location and Times Judging Competitors Parents & Spectators State Title Selections State Team Candidates Section 5 Policies Sun Smart Policy Smoke Free Policy Duty of Care Club Gymnasium Club Equipment Use of Junior Craft Section 6 Codes of Behaviour Player’s Code Parent’s Code Spectator’s Code Coach’s and Helper’s Code Section 7 Carnival Events Section 8 Trophies and Awards
PARENT HANDBOOK 2009/10 SECTION 3
Section 3 Club Training Training days are the cornerstone of all aspects of the Junior Division. During training we teach the children the basic skills of Surf Lifesaving and all aspects of swimming in the ocean to ensure the children learn skills required for their safety and survival in surf conditions. All children are encouraged to enter the water in order to learn their surf skills. Many children find swimming in the ocean daunting at first but in time they overcome these fears and learn to love the ocean. Training also includes a strong running component with sprints, relays and beach flags. The children are taught to run in the sand, which is more difficult than most people think. Parental involvement is extremely important in the training of the children. Although there are some restrictions placed on assisting with surf swimming and water cover, parents play an important role in assisting with teaching. The input of parents varies from individual to individual but each parent is able to contribute in their own way. This may vary from one parent able to impart specialist skills in an area to another assisting in coaxing those children into the water who are not so confident. Parental involvement is equally important to the children and the successful running of training sessions. Sometimes it is necessary to discipline children regarding their behaviour for both safety reasons and the effective running of training sessions. When a child is disciplined it will be constructive and never demeaning. Parents are asked not to usurp the authority of the Age Group Managers or Coaches in such instances or to further chastise the children at home for their behaviour. Once a child has been disciplined that should be the end of the matter unless the behaviour continues. Saturday Training Saturday training is between 2.00pm and 4.30pm. During this time we have structured training and we use this time to teach the children the skills required and increase their fitness levels. Both the Senior and Junior Committees feel that it is important that Parents or Guardians should be involved with their children on the beach and all parents are encouraged to join as members of the Club. The recent AGM passed a motion to the effect and the Senior Committee will be looking at ways to implement this policy smoothly over the next two years. When children attend Saturday training they must get their name marked off as being present with their Age Group Manager. The children then become the responsibility of their Age Group Manager who has a duty of care to ensure their safety and well-being. This duty of care extends to all members of the club involved in training the children and the club has implemented a number of rules to ensure the safety of the children. The club has special clothing, which can be purchased from the apparel officer, to ensure the children are easily identified as belonging to the Club. The clothing is highly visible, through the use of fluro colours, both in the ocean and on the beach and makes identification and locating the children far easier. It is imperative the children have both sun screen and drinking water when on the beach. Sun burn is a very serious injury which may have health implications may years after the event. Similarly drinking water is critical; training on warm to hot days can result in the rapid dehydration of children, which can lead to immediate serious medical issues. The children are required to have the following items when they are on the beach: 1 x long sleeved close knit t-shirt 1 x broad brim floppy hat 1 x set of goggles (optional) 1 x rash top 1 x pair of club bathers 1 x drink bottle filled with water. 1 x bottle of sun block SPF 15 or above. 1 x beach towel 1 x Surf Ed booklet It is recommended the children apply sunscreen at least 20 minutes before training, immediately after swimming and at least once every two hours while on the beach. When purchasing sunscreen make sure you buy a good quality product which is easy to apply and will last for at least two hours before reapplication is needed. Pool Training Pool training is conducted every Tuesday night at the Noarlunga Swimming Centre, between 7.00 and 8.00pm. The training continues throughout the year, not just during Surf season. During these sessions the children are required to swim laps and are given instruction concerning stroke correction. Very strict rules of behaviour apply and must be adhered to. Children are not to leave the water without informing their instructor, even if it is just to go to the toilet. To ensure the safety of all children, no child is to play around in the water unless the play is supervised. At all times the children must consider the needs of others and ensure they behave in a manner that is consistent with this. In short the children are there to learn and not to play around. Any child who fails to adhere to these rules will be asked to leave the water. Board Training Board training is conducted during the season on Monday and Thursday nights from 5.15pm for our 5.30pm start to 6.30pm. Training is held at South Port and will be either on the beach or in the river depending on weather and surf conditions. Board training is for the U9 to U14 age groups. Children are required to have their red patch and to have completed the club swim on the previous Saturday. Children attending are requested to meet on the lawn area at the side of the club prior to training. If a child is late the child is not to enter the water until they have reported to the coach(s). Board training on these nights is designed to teach the children all aspects of board handling, including starts, correct paddling techniques and catching waves. The primary focus of this training is skills development for competition. The Requirements to paddle a nipper board are: That all children wishing to train on a nipper board must participate in the Saturday swim. Those children are to make the swim unaided. Those children unable to make the distance will be able to use a foam board under supervision. Kids who do not swim at Saturday’s training are not permitted to participate in board training for the following Monday and Thursday sessions. These policies are subject to the discretionary power of the Head Coach. The age group manager and the head coach will address special circumstances jointly. E.g. - ear infections, other commitments etc. This policy has been implemented to ensure the safety of all children. This policy is put forward, without alienating any children, as they all need to learn the skill of the board, keeping in mind that if they fall off they have to be able to swim. March Past Training March Past Training is from 1.00pm to 1:45pm Saturday. As State Titles approach it is envisaged that there will be additional training schedules. Care of Equipment Training and competition equipment is very expensive (both to purchase and repair). Damages or losses are to be reported immediately to the Gear Steward, Age Group Manager or Coach. We understand damage to equipment is going to occur so we ask members not to try and hide the fact they have damaged any equipment. It happens. Boards require specific care and members are to ensure they carry boards rather than drag them and at the end of each training session boards must be washed and put away. Proficiencies Surf Education Each season the children are required to complete proficiency examinations in order to partake in Nippers and compete at carnivals. There are three separate proficiencies, which can be obtained. The proficiencies are a requirement of Surf Lifesaving SA. Proficiencies are conducted at the beginning of each season. It is important for all members to attend the Saturday training sessions when the proficiencies are conducted. Once the red and yellow patch proficiencies are obtained members are required to sew the patches to lower left hand side of their bathers. Preliminary Evaluation The preliminary evaluation is undertaken prior to commencing any junior activity, training or competition. It consists of a survival float and swim. The times and distances to be completed are age group dependent. Yellow Patch To compete in beach events (not water events) at carnivals a child must be complete the following proficiency. Run Swim Run Red Patch To compete in water events at carnivals a member must achieve the following proficiency. Timed ocean swim. Where a member first joins and is in an age group other than the under 8s they will be fast tracked through the Surf Education manuals applicable to the younger age groups. For further information please see the Head Coach.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2009/10 SECTION 2
Section 2 About Us Mission Statement To provide a safe, enjoyable and caring environment in which children can develop their surf lifesaving and competitive skills. Philosophy That all people involved in the Club have a right to enjoy the experience and this enjoyment should not be at the expense of others. Enjoyment is a key goal and every activity should have an enjoyment component. No child is more important to the Club than any other and no child or family deserves special treatment. There is only one class of membership - all members are equal. Children should be encouraged to participate and compete to the best of their ability. No child should be placed under excessive or unrealistic pressure to perform in competition or training. A child’s best is good enough and improvement should be seen as the primary goal. Doing their best and trying to improve performance is more important than winning. Not all children are champion athletes but they can all be champion people. Children should be encouraged to participate with a high level of sportsmanship. All competition and training should contain a skill development component. Coaches and helpers should set out to improve a child’s skill and knowledge every time they compete or train. Competition is only one aspect of the Junior Surf Lifesaving experience and should not receive an excessive amount of available time, especially at the expense of appropriate lifesaving skill development. Discipline and correction are based on the philosophy that the action is wrong and it requires modification not the person. Example: “John throwing sand is not something Nippers do. Please don’t do that again.” is correction of the inappropriate behaviour whereas “Stop that, you disruptive little grub” is correction based on personal attack. Competitions, Lifesaving Knowledge Skills Development and Sportsmanship In an environment of fun and cooperation Club History South Port Surf Lifesaving Club was founded in 1959 when the original members, foreseeing a need to patrol the stretch of beach we are now responsible for, erected a tin shed close to the site of the current clubrooms. South Port has grown to be the fourth largest Surf Lifesaving Club in SA with over 300 members. Since its inception the club has provided a continuous seasonal patrol presence at South Port beach that has seen the saving of many lives and the administration of countless first aid cases. The club has during its history consistently produced champion athletes with both the Senior and Junior Divisions being represented by athletes in State teams. The club has also produced a significant number of national champions and even a smattering of Olympians. Nipper History Surf Lifesaving commenced in 1907 when the New South Wales Government passed legislation allowing daylight bathing. Since its inception Surf Lifesaving Australia has grown to include 260 affiliated Clubs across the country. In 1966, due to the explosion of interest in surf board riding, Surf Lifesaving introduced junior divisions to help stop children from heading into the surf board riding culture and to create a recruitment arm for the organisation. South Australia followed suite in 1968 and since then Nippers have been an integral part of Surf Lifesaving in this State. South Port was one of the first South Australian clubs to introduce a full scale Nipper Division in the 1968/69 season. A number of the original nippers are still members of the club. In 1980 the membership of Surf Lifesaving was extended to include females, which saw the introduction of girls into the Nipper Divisions. Why Nippers? The involvement of children in Surf Lifesaving is to provide a structured environment for the teaching of surf safety and survival skills and of course provide an avenue for the recruitment of members into the Senior Division of Clubs. When asked why they like Nippers most children say they like making friends, catching waves and swimming. So why do parents encourage kids to be in Nippers? Most parents state they want their children to: 1. Learn important skills such as resuscitation, first aid and surf safety. 2. Have fun with other children. 3. Benefit and enjoy surf competitions, teamwork and sportsmanship 4. Enjoy a fit and healthy life style. The junior side of Surf Lifesaving can be a rewarding experience for the whole family. Not only do kids learn important beach and water skills and enjoy friendships that form when belonging to a Club, their parents can also gain valuable knowledge and personal satisfaction by participating Parental Involvement Parental involvement is important in any Club involving children and ours is no exception. Fundraising, setting and packing up, supervision and general assistance is required so the club can continue to function and provide the benefits of Surf Lifesaving to the children. Junior Surf Lifesaving differs from most other children’s activities. Parents are given the opportunity to join in as members of a strong community based organisation and can derive a great deal of personal pleasure from it. Parents are not expected to become Lifesavers however they are encouraged to get involved. We all understand commitments to work and time restraints and as such understand that not all parents have the time or desire to go that extra step of becoming Lifesavers. We do however want you to join in and have a good time. If you don’t enjoy coming to the club then there’s a good chance you will eventually stop bringing your children because you won’t encourage something you don’t like. Parents who have the time and the desire to become actively involved in Surf Lifesaving can obtain the necessary awards to become a Lifesaver. If you are interested then please speak with our Parent Liaison Officer or any of the other members of the club, they are all happy to assist you by providing you with any information you may require. Many parents have become Lifesavers after having first become involved in Lifesaving when their children joined Nippers. The most important thing for parents to do is to get to know people in the club. There is nothing worse than sitting on the beach feeling like an outsider. You aren’t an outsider; you are as much a part of South Port as your children and we as a club values you and your family.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2009/10 SECTION 7&8
Section 7 Carnival Events The following is a generalised description of events, which may be contested at Junior Carnivals. All competition events, including the number of competitors, distances and full descriptions are detailed in the Competition Handbook. For further information concerning any event(s) please see the Head Coach who will be able to provide any information you need. March Past The March Past is an event that is steeped in tradition. Initially designed as an event to allow Clubs to parade in their colours, it has become a very competitive spectacle with many Clubs contesting the honour of being March Past Champions. Teams of 12 are judged on their ability to march correctly to a pre-determined drill around the main Carnival area. The March Past is as much a part of the Carnival as any other event-adding colour, pomp, and pageantry, and it allows ‘less competitive’ members an opportunity to represent their Club.Surf Races (Under 9 to Under 14 years) In these races the competitors sprint from a line on the beach into the surf where they swim around a set of coloured buoys and then return to shore. The finish line is located between two flags, about 15 metres up the beach which means the competitors have to sprint from the water to the line. Surf races are held in conditions, which can vary, from flat water to powerful surf. As a swimming ability is an important factor in surf lifesaving this event combines swimming prowess with other surf skills such as wading and catching waves. Surf Teams Race Teams consist of four members all of whom must complete the course. The combined placing’s of the four members are calculated to achieve a position in the race. The team with the lowest calculation is the winning team. Wading Races (Under 9 & Under 10 years) This event is conducted for the Under 9 and Under 10 competitors only. Competitors line up on the beach approximately 10 metres above the water line, and on the start signal enter the water and proceed to wade a distance of approximately 70 metres and then sprinting to a finish line located about 10 metres above the water line. The water depth for this competition is knee deep for an adult. The wade event is not classed as a swim event and therefore does not require a Red Patch. Wade Teams Relay Race (Under 9 & Under 10 years) Teams of four conducted over the same course as above. One competitor at a time completes the course then tags the next member and so on. Cameron Relay (Under 11 to Under 14 years) Each team consists of four competitors, a swimmer, two runners and a board paddler. On the start signal, the swimmer enters the water for a 160-metre (total) swim leg. On returning to the beach, the swimmer tags the runner who sprints over a 90-metre course on the beach, returns to the water start line and tags the board paddler, who paddles the 200-metre board leg and returns to the beach and tags the second runner who sprints to the finish line. R & R (Rescue and Resuscitation) This event is a strict, set, disciplined event allowing team members to demonstrate their learned skills in teamwork, rescue, patient assessment, resuscitation and patient recovery/care. The five-person team event involves patient ‘rescue’ from the water and the two-person event is conducted wholly upon the beach. Points are ‘allocated’ for a combination of time and method, the team with the lowest points at the finish winning this ‘Blue Ribbon’ event. Board Races (Under 9 to Under 14 years) Board races involve paddling 2 metre fiberglass surfboards from the beach and out through the break, around a set of buoys and back to the water edge. The distance is approximately 200 metres. There will be modified board and distance for the u9’s and u10’s. Board Relay (Under 9 to Under 14 years) This event consists of three paddlers completing the board course as above in a tag system with the third paddler from the team crossing the line to complete the race. Board Rescue Races (Under 11 to Under 14 years) This is a very exciting event over 80 metres. Each team consists of two competitors, a swimmer and a board paddler. The swimmer swims to an assigned swim buoy and signals the board paddler to enter the water to rescue the swimmer. On reaching the buoy, the swimmer mounts the board on the seaward side of the buoy and the competitors then paddle to the beach where they must cross the finish line with the board. It is on this return journey that the skills of the rescuer are put to the test. The rescuer must have complete control of the patient at all times as losing the board or its passenger may bring disqualification. Iron Man & Iron Woman (Under 11 to Under 14) This event is the ultimate test of a lifesaver’s skill and fitness. The contest involves a total swim leg of 250 metres, a board paddling leg of 200 metres followed by a beach sprint of 30 metres. Beach Sprint & Relays (Under 9 to Under 14 years) Beach sprint races are contested over a distance of 70 metres. Teams of four runners make up a team. The event is run in a shuttle fashion over the same course as the beach sprint with the members of the team interchanging a baton. All Age Sprint Relay Consists of six members, one in each age group Under 9 to Under 14 running from youngest to oldest. Distance – as per sprints. Beach Flags (Under 9 to Under 14 years) Beach Flags competition provides a lot of excitement at surf carnivals. Competitors in this event lie face down on the sand and after a whistle blast spring to their feet, turn around, and sprint before diving for a rubber baton located in the sand. The beach flags are a knockout event and in each round one competitor drops out until there is only one person remaining. Sprint distances are 15 metres for Under 11 to Under 14 and 10 metres for Under 9 & Under 10 years. Buoy Positions Position/colours of buoys left to right | Red/Yellow | | Black | | Green/White | | Red | | Blue/White | | Yellow | | White/Black | | Orange | | Green/Yellow | Affiliated Clubs and Colours | Aldinga Bay | Black, Red, White & Green | | Brighton | Red & White | | Chiton Rocks | Sky Blue, Black & White | | Christies Beach | Black &Gold | | Glenelg | Green & Gold | | Grange | Royal Blue, Red & White | | Henley | Blue & White | | Moana | Blue & Gold | | Normanville | Pale Blue & White | | North Haven | Brown & White | | Port Elliot | Red, Black & Gold | | Pt Noarlunga | Maroon & Gold | | Seacliff | Black & White | | Semaphore | Black, Red & White | | Somerton | White, Green & Black | | South Port | Navy Blue, Green & White | | West Beach | Royal Blue & Light Blue | | Whyalla | Red, Yellow & White | Section 8 Trophies and Awards This year the Junior Development Committee has decided with the Board of Management to hold a combined Club Championships Day. This is to help promote a stronger unity between the Senior and Junior Divisions of the Club. Following is a list of trophies and awards that the South Port Surf Lifesaving Club – Junior Division gives out and their criteria. MICHELLE HOWSE ENCOURAGEMENT Criteria: Awarded to the child who gives it their all, doesn’t finish first but keeps on trying, always positive & smiling. A child who through adversity will always have a go. Nominations sought. BEST FIRST YEAR Criteria: Must be their first season at South Port. Any age group. Commitment to training, club and results at carnivals. Nominations sought. MOST IMPROVED Criteria: Any age group. This should not only be for placings but encompass general attitude as well. Nominations sought. CLUB PERSON OF THE YEAR Criteria: This award is open to all Junior Members. Someone who helps and encourages others, helps around the club, is involved in the majority of club activities but not necessarily the best competitor, puts in the training time and is competitive. Someone who represents South Port to the best of their ability, in all facets of club life. Nominations sought. SWIMMING AWARD Criteria: This award is given for improvement, consistency, willingness to do additional training, performance on Saturday Training and carnivals. This is someone who does not hesitate to do the swim on Saturday and most importantly their attitude towards themselves and others. Chosen by the Head Water Coach. SWIMMING AWARD MODIFIED Criteria: This award is based on improvement and willingness to learn, attitude, performance and having a go at training on Saturdays and carnival days. Chosen by the Head Water Coach. WINTER SWIMMING AWARD Criteria: This award is given to kids who have come to swimming training over the winter months. Kids who have been consistent in coming to training Tuesday nights, their attitude and performance in willingness to learn and listening to what they are being taught. Their attendance and how hard they put in. Chosen by the Head Water Coach. WINTER SWIMMING AWARD MODIFIED Criteria: This award is given to kids who have come to swimming training over the winter months. Kids who have been consistent in coming to training Tuesday nights, attitude, willing to learn and try different things, listens, and will go the extra mile. Chosen by the Head Water Coach. RESUSITATION AWARD Criteria: This award goes to the child who is willing to actively participate in the lessons, shows a sound knowledge of the skills being taught, behaves well during lessons and show initiative. Chosen by Junior Chief Instructor. JUNIOR CLUB CAPTIAN Criteria: Awarded to an u/13 or u/14. It is awarded to person/s that have a willingness to assist younger members, have enthusiasm towards club activities and be approachable and be ‘the voice’ of all younger members. Chosen by Juniors excluding Tiny Tots. MARCH PAST AWARD Criteria: Trophy to be awarded to the team member who demonstrates the following criteria to a highest and most consistent level: Teamwork, attendance and attitude at training and Improvement over the season. Chosen by March Past Co-coordinator. BOARD PADDLERS (PINK FIN) AWARD Criteria: 3 people are chosen by Head Board Coach based on attitude, training & performance. WADE AWARD Criteria: Trophy to be awarded to the team member who demonstrates the following criteria to a highest and most consistent level: Teamwork, attendance and attitude at training and Improvement over the season. Chosen by Wades Coordinator. CHAMPION OF THE DAY Criteria: Person who receives perfect score on Club Champs Day. CHAMPIONS OF THE YEAR Criteria: Best out of 2 results from the Club Champs Days, individual carnival results, attending team carnivals and participation in team events. (Excludes all age relays). JUNIOR SURF LIFE SAVERS OF THE YEAR – awarded by SLSSA The conditions of this award may appear stringent; however the South Australian Junior Surf Life Savers of the Year is to be considered the highest possible award to be given. This award is orientated towards involvement during the current season. A current outstanding contribution to SLS is the major factor in choosing the winners. This person may have been involved in competition at a high level but this is not the only achievement to be considered. Each Club will choose a maximum of one male and one female member of their club to be rewarded with this award. The Club winners will be awarded and recognized each year at the Junior SLS State Championships and should be able to attend the Sunday of the Junior State Titles. The most important area of selection is the contribution to SLS Clubs during the current season. It should be remembered that this person would be seen as a Role Model for Junior SLS. Criteria: It will be desirable that the candidates have involvement in most of the following areas: - Attendance and participation of Junior Life Saving Training - Show leadership and sharing skills - Represent their Clubs at carnivals - Follow instructions given without disruptions - Willing involvement in all areas of Junior training (beach, water and Club) - Have a genuine interest in other Club activities - Have a past and future involvement with SLS - Have a knowledge of SLS - Have obtained their relevant Surf Ed awards - Show self initiative Chosen by Junior Development Committee
AGE GROUPS AND TRAINING TIMES 2009/10
Quick Reference 2009/2010 Training Times | | Saturday | Board | Swimming | | Location | South Port | South Port | Noarlunga Swim Centre | | Age Groups | ALL | U9 to U14 | ALL | | Day | Saturday | Monday / Thursday | Tuesday | | Start | 2.00pm | (5.15pm) 5.30pm | 7.00pm | | Finish | 4.30pm | 6.30pm/6.45pm | 8.00pm | | Coaches | Karyn Kelly Head Coach supported by all Other Coaches and Age Group Managers | Michael Goldfinch Board Coach
| Karyn Kelly Pool Coordinator Supported by other volunteers | Age Group Managers & Hat Colours All Children are required to wear club hats at Saturday training to identify each age group. The hat colours and Age Group Managers for this season are | Age Group | Cap Colour | Age Group Manager | Assistant | | Come and Try | Red | | | | Under 8 | Yellow | Antonine Stagg | Lesley Anne Campbell | | Under 9 | Pink | Adrian Votino | Rhianna Campbell | | Under 10 | Light Blue | Tim Jackson | David Stagg | | Under 11 | Light Green | Kim Adams | Greg Adams Chris Goldy | | Under 12 | Bronze | Siggi Giebel | Nathan Evans | | Under 13 | Club Cap | Shaun Thompson | Robyn Gaskin | | Under 14 | Club Cap | Ian Boys | Antonine Stagg Ian Hodgen |
PARENT HANDBOOK 2009/10 SECTION 4
Section 4 Competition and Carnivals Competition is an important aspect of Surf Lifesaving. Its principal function is to provide a means by which members are able to achieve and maintain high fitness levels for their involvement in patrol duties. The competition aspects of Surf Lifesaving have been incorporated into the Nippers. Competition amongst the junior members is seen as an important aspect in their development as people and club members. Carnivals Helping hands are needed at Carnivals, to assist with tents, the transport of equipment etc. It is important to pack hats, sunscreen, chairs, food and plenty of fluids for both you and your children. Parents and supporters are asked to refrain from smoking and/or consuming alcohol in the presence of the junior competitors. Parents, unless acting as Age Group Managers or Carnival Officials, are not allowed into the competition area. The Carnival generally is under the control of the Carnival Referee. The Referee can alter or even cancel a Carnival Program if adverse surf, beach or weather conditions prevail. Locations and Times The carnival dates for this season are listed in the Quick Information Section of this handbook. Carnivals normally start at 9.00 am and finish by 3.00pm. We assemble by 8.15am to help put up our club tent to sort out which children are present and to organise the day. Members of the March Past team need to be present by 8.00am in order to change into uniforms and marshal for the event. Parents are needed to help set up the club tent and help move equipment such as boards, so we would ask for everyone to be at the carnival by about 8.00am. If the weather is such that surf conditions necessitate cancellation or relocation of the Carnival this is usually announced on the radio, there will be a notice at the beach, and your Age Group Instructor will know. Judging The Team Manager is the only person from the Club able to lodge a protest regarding any alleged infringement of the rules or where judging is considered unfair. If any such matter occurs then you must bring it to the attention of the Age Group Manager who will then determine whether the matter requires to be brought to the attention of the Team Manager for the purpose of lodging a protest. If there is a direct challenge to a Judge’s decision e.g. a sprint placing, no protest will be accepted! If there is jostling in relay changes for example, a protest would be appropriate. The Team Manager must submit protests in writing within five (5) minutes of the incident. Please understand most judges and officials are parents just like you who have given up their time to make carnivals possible. Most would probably prefer to watch their own children compete. They make mistakes just like the rest of us, so please treat them with respect because without them we don’t have any carnivals. Competitors Upon arrival at a carnival you need to report to your Age Group Manager at the club tent. South Port competition hats are to worn at all times while at the carnival. There are always a large number of people on the beach and we need to be able to identify you as a member of South Port. During the carnival you need to stay in you age groups and let the Age Group Manager know if you leave the arena for any reason. An event may be called at any time once the carnival has started and the Age Group Manager needs to know where you are. The Age Group Manager has accepted responsibility for you for period of the Carnival. You must understand that you need to listen to the Age Group Manager and do what they ask. Anybody who continually fails to comply with requests from the Age Group Manager or wanders off without telling their Age Group Manager will be prevented from competing any further during the carnival. You need the following clothing and items at Carnivals: 1 x Competition hat 1 x long sleeved close knit t-shirt 1 x broad brim floppy hat 1 x set of goggles (optional) 1 x rash top 1 x pair of club bathers 1 x drink bottle filled with water 1 x bottle of sun block SPF 15 or above 1 x beach towel Competitors are required to marshal for an event wearing a club competition hat, a broad brimmed hat, a long sleeve shirt and club bathers. Failure to do so will result in you being prevented from competing. Jewellery of any kind, including watches and earrings, must not be worn for safety reasons and to prevent loss. You will not be able to compete while wearing such items. You must put on sunscreen and have your drink bottle with you. Most importantly you have to have fun and enjoy the day. Parents & Spectators Parents need to understand carnivals are held for the children so they can learn how to compete in a sportsman like manner and apply the skills they have learnt in training. Unfortunately people from time to time lose sight of this and expect their children to compete at a level which they may be incapable of due to a lack of skill, ability or feeling off colour. A child will do the best they can or want to on the day and it is up to them, not the parents or spectators, as to how well they compete. Berating a child for poor performance is a terrible thing to do. Let the children do their own thing, the most important thing is that the children are doing the best they can and having fun while they are competing. Parents and spectators need to understand the people facilitating the carnival are just that people. They will from time to time make mistakes or errors in judgement. By accepting this as part of the day will teach the children to accept mistakes in others, even if it does cost them a placing. They will know in their own minds where they came. Parents need to lead by example in such circumstances and a good way of handling this is by discussing the matter with the child and emphasising the fact mistakes do occur. No one except competitors who have been marshalled for an event and their Age Group Manager is allowed in the competition area. During a carnival a child’s Age Group Manager will need to make decisions regarding the composition of teams. The Age Group Manager will make decisions based on the needs of the group and not the needs of an individual. Although your child may be a better competitor in a given event the Age Group Manager may select another less able competitor to be a member of the team to the exclusion of your child. This is done to ensure all children are given the opportunity to compete and to reinforce to the children the need to win at all costs does not outweigh the need to do their best and to act as a group. Any decision made by an Age Group Manager on the day is not to be questioned at the carnival. If you feel your child is being overlooked etc. by the Age Group Manager, discuss it with either the Parent Liaison Officer or Team Manager if at a carnival. They may have a really good reason for what they did however you must understand they are under a lot of pressure at the carnival and tempers may flare unnecessarily. Carnivals provide an excellent venue for the children to implement their skills in a competitive environment. It is also a time where children can learn to act as a member of a team and develop social skills that will assist in their development as people. Parents play an important role in assisting their children in learning these skills and the attitude of the parents both on the beach and when discussing the days events with the children will impact greatly on them. State Title Selections To compete at State Titles, it is a requirement for Nippers to have competed in at least two (2) carnivals throughout the season. Where a child enters Nippers later in the season and there is only one (1) or two (2) carnivals left then the child must compete in the remaining carnivals to be eligible for State Titles. Competing for South Port Surf Life Saving Club means supporting your teammates and being there for the whole day not just your own events. Special circumstances may apply and will be decided at the discretion of the selection committee. This policy has been implemented to generate team spirit and to encourage participation and commitment throughout the year. It is designed to stop children from taking a State Title position from those who have been training and competing all year. State Team Candidates Early in the season the Club will be invited to select a number of members to try out for selection in the State Team, which will compete against teams from all other States. Nippers eligible for State Team selection must be in either the under 13 or under 14 age groups. Some Nippers will receive a letter from State Center inviting them to the tryouts. These are Nippers who came 1st, 2nd or 3rd at the previous years State Titles.
PARENT HANDBOOK 2009/10 SECTION 5&6
Section 5 Policies It is necessary for an organisation such as ours to have policies and procedures in place for the safety of members and the efficient running of the organisation. A selection of some of the Club's policies are listed below. A policy handbook for the Junior Division is available on request from the Club. Sun Smart Policy The health of Members, Supporters and Visitors is of primary concern to South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. South Port Surf Life Saving Club acknowledges that skin cancer is a major public health problem with two out of every three people requiring treatment for some sort of skin cancer in their lifetime. South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. recognises that skin cancer is preventable and we actively seek to promote, encourage and support sun protection at meetings, training and competition at all levels. Where possible South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. will: 1. Consider the reasons for and appropriateness of any rules, which prevent the implementation of such protection strategies. 2. Schedule activities to avoid some, if not all of the peak ultraviolet period (11am to 3pm daylight saving time.) 3. Promote and supply participants and officials with sun protective clothing as part of their uniform. This would include: 1. Shirts or playing tops, which have long sleeves and collars. 2. Wide brimmed hats whenever possible. 3. Sunglasses to protect the eyes. 4. Explore opportunities to redesign existing uniforms to be more sun protective. 5. Encourage Members to use broad-spectrum water resistant sunscreen of at least 30SPF. Provide and/or sell sunscreen for Members and spectators. 6. Make maximum use of existing shade venues. When shade is not adequate, South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. will seek to work with relevant authorities and the community to provide more shade at sporting and recreational venues and will endeavour to provide temporary shade until adequate shade is provided. Individuals will also be encouraged to bring their own shade structures to events. 7. Promote Sun Safety through newsletters, brochures and announcements over public address systems at competition venues. 8. Encourage senior competitors, Age Group Managers, Coaches, Referees and Officials in prominent positions and parents to be Sun Smart role models. 9. Advise competitors and parents about the club’s Sun Smart Policy on Registration day and encourage them to comply with it. Smoke Free Policy The South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. recognises that passive smoking is hazardous to health and that non-smokers should be protected from the involuntary inhalation of tobacco smoke. Accordingly the following policy devised by South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. applies to the Clubrooms and patrolling areas. This policy applies to all members and visitors to South Port Surf Life Saving Club Inc. Smoking is prohibited in all areas of South Port Surf Life Saving Club Incorporated. 1. Any area within the South Port SLSC Inc. building area including Bar, Canteen, Kitchen, First Aid Room, Toilets, Boat Shed and Tower. 2. Any areas surrounding the patrolling sections of the Club, including the Patrol Shelter, Tower, Beach, Boardwalks and IRB. 3. Smoking is to be discouraged anywhere where junior activities are conducted, including training and carnivals. 4. All functions held at South Port Surf Life Saving Club will be smoke free and no ashtrays will be placed anywhere within the Clubrooms. 5. No cigarettes or associated products will be sold on the premises. Appropriate No-smoking signage will be displayed in all areas. Smoking Areas. Smoking is only permitted in the following areas: 1. Open areas at least five (5) metres away from the any open doorway or window that leads into the Clubrooms. 2. This includes the timber deck area on the northern side of the Clubrooms, the elevated area southwestern side of the Clubrooms and the paved areas on both the northern and southern sides of the Clubrooms. Non Compliance. 1. Non-compliance of this policy will result in disciplinary action being taken by the Board of Management. 2. Any person wishing to discuss any aspects of this policy is invited to contact any Member of the Board of Management. Duty of Care Duty of Care is a principle established in tort (civil) law. In short, one person owes another the duty to take reasonable care for the other’s safety and well being. A Duty of Care is owed to a team member by the authority responsible for the team and by any person, acting in an official capacity, who undertakes responsibility for the team for an on behalf of the responsible authority. A Duty of Care arises at all times that the Official/Team member relationship exists (eg. training sessions, travelling, in camp, on tour, in accommodation), and when on tour, 24 hours a day. The test currently used by the Courts to determine if a breach of duty of care has occurred is by applying the following tests towards the conduct of the official. The first test is that an Official must refrain from actively allowing team members to partake in injury creating activities and the second test is to ensure the official takes all positive measures, which are reasonable under the circumstances, to prevent injury. Reasonable is generally defined as what a normal average and reasonable person would consider reasonable under the circumstances. Consequently Officials need to be aware of the dangers and risks that are likely to face team members involved in an activity, and take steps to adequately supervise and minimise those risks. A breach of Duty of Care occurs if an Official fails to act in accordance with the standards required in the given circumstance. The standards will vary according to factors such as the age and experience of the team member, the nature of the activity, the nature of the environment in which the activity takes place, etc. Following the acceptance of a role as a Team Official, that Official should provide the standard of care expected of a competent leader for that activity. It is expected that an Official accepting such a role would observe the standards of safe practice established by community bodies knowledgeable in that activity. Parents, guardians and carers are required to disclose any medical information, concerning their children, to the South Port Surf Lifesaving Club Inc, which would be deemed as necessary knowledge for an Official to have prior to making decisions regarding the determination of risk. Disclosure is required at the beginning of each season and must be updated if any changes in the medical condition of the child change during the course of the season. Breaches of a duty of care may give rise to a claim for damages if negligence or recklessness by the person accepting a duty of care can be established. Club Gymnasium No person under the age of 16 years is permitted to enter into or use the gymnasium located at Wearing Street. Club Equipment No person/s are allowed to use club equipment unless they are a proficient Bronze Holder and member. Use of Junior Craft The use of Club Craft pre season is not allowed. Anyone who uses craft outside of scheduled training sessions are responsible for the cost of all damage incurred. Previous years have seen a great deal of damage to craft; therefore juniors will not be permitted to take out craft in non-structured training sessions. This means you must be with the Board Coach or your Age Group Manager. All proficiencies must be completed and signed off by the appropriate personal before any training can commence. The Head Board Coach must be consulted before any craft is taken into the water. Section 6 Codes of Behavior The codes are designed to: Return the elements of enjoyment and satisfaction to the participant Make adults aware children play to satisfy themselves and not necessarily to satisfy adults or members of their own peer group. Improve the physical fitness of youth by encouraging participation in some form of sports or physical recreation Player’s Code Play for the “fun of it”, not just to please your parents or coach. Play by the rules. Never argue with the officials’ decisions. Let your Age Group Manager ask any necessary questions. Control your temper – don’t go “mouthing off’, breaking sticks, throwing boards or other equipment just because things didn’t go your way. Work equally hard for yourself and your team - your team’s performance will benefit and so will your own. Be a good sport. Cheer all good efforts, whether by your teams or your opponent’s. Treat all players, as you would like to be treated. Do not interfere with, bully or take unfair advantage of any player. Remember that the goals of the game are to have fun, improve your skills and feel good. Never show-off or always try to get the most points. Co-operate with your coach, teammates and opponents, for without a team you do not have a game. Parent’s Code Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports. Remember children are involved in organised sports for their enjoyment, not yours. Encourage your child always to play by the rules. Teach your child honest effort is as important as winning. Winning isn’t everything. Focus on your child’s efforts and performance rather than winning or losing. Turn defeat to victory by helping your child work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship. Never ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or losing a competition. Remember children learn best by example. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. Do not publicly question an officials’ judgment or their honesty. Support all efforts (remove verbal and physical abuse from children’s sporting activities). Recognise the value and importance of volunteer coaches and judges. Spectator’s Code Remember children play organised sports for their own fun. They are not there to entertain you, and they are not miniature iron persons. Be on your best behavior. Do not use profane language or harass players, coaches or officials. Applaud good efforts by your own team and other teams. Show respect for your team’s opponents. Without them there would be no competition. Never ridicule or scold a child for making a mistake during a competition. Condemn the use of violence in all forms. Respect the official’s decisions. Encourage players always to play according to the rules. Parents and spectators should worry about their behaviour when: v More spectators are watching you instead of the event. v All you see is winning. v All you see is your child. v You’re more stressed out than your child. v You are your child’s private coach during the event. v You make the important decisions about your child’s participation. v You begin to believe you know better than the Age Group Manager, the coach, the officials, the Club, Surf Lifesaving SA and anyone else who has a different opinion. Coach’s and Helper’s Code Be responsible in your demands on the young players’ time, energy and enthusiasm. Remember they have other interests. Teach players that the rules of the game are mutual agreements, which no one should evade or break. Group players according to age, height, skill and physical maturity whenever possible. Avoid over-playing the talented players. The “just-average” players need and deserve equal time. Remember children play for fun and enjoyment and that winning is only part of it. Never ridicule or yell at the children for making mistakes or losing a competition. Ensure equipment and facilities meet safety standards and are appropriate to the age and ability of the players. The scheduling and length of practice times and competitions should take into consideration the maturity level of the children. Develop team respect for the ability of opponents, as well as for the judgment of officials and opposing coaches. Follow the advice of a physician when determining when an injured player is ready to play again. Remember children need a coach they can respect. Be generous with your praise when it is deserved, and set a good example. Make a personal commitment to keep yourself informed on sound coaching principles and the principles of growth and development of children.
JUNIORS IMPORTANT DATES 2009/10
SECTION ONE 2009/2010 Important Dates | Month | | Date | Event | Location | | October | Sat | 17th | Nippers Start /Registration Day | South Port | | | Sat Sat | 24th 31st | Nipper Training Nipper Training | South Port South Port | | November | Sat | 7th | Nipper Training | | | | Sun | 8th | Junior Carnival No 1 | Port Elliott | | | Sat | 14th | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sat | 15th | | South Port | | | Sat | 21st | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sun | 22nd | Junior Carnival No 2 | Semaphore | | | Sat | 28th | Nipper Training | South Port | | December | Sat | 5th | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sat | 12th | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sun | 13th | Junior Carnival No 3 | Normanville | | | Sat | 19th | Long Swim / Santa Lobs
Quali’s Presentation Dinner | South Port | | | | | | January | Sat | 19th | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sat | 16th | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sun | 17th | Junior Carnival No 4 | South Port | | | Sat | 23rd | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Tues | 26th | Nipperthon | Christies Beach | | February | Sat | 6th | Nipper Training | | | | Sat | 13th | Junior State Titles Qualifying | West Beach | | | Sat | 20th | Nipper Training | South Port | | | Sat | 27th | | Somerton | | | Sun | 28th | Junior State Titles (teams) | Somerton | | March | Sun | 28th | Presentation Day/AGM | South Port | Quick Reference
JUNIOR COMMITTEE 2009/10
Junior Development Committee The Junior Development Committee consists of the following people. If you have any issues or questions with any matter concerning the club please feel free to speak with any member of the committee. Committee meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month 7.30pm at the South Port clubrooms. All members are more than welcome to attend. | Position | Name | | Junior Development Chairperson | Michelle Gray | | Junior Secretary | Penny McKenzie | | Junior Minute Secretary /Policy Officer | Michelle Copley | | Junior Chief Instructor | Anita Johns | | Junior Head Coach | Karen Kelly | | Assistant Head Coach | Lyndon Mills | | Age Group Manager Representative | Ian Boys | | Parent Liaison Officer | Leslie Stone | | Junior Promotions Officer | Shaun Thompson | | Delegate to Junior Panel | Mandi Bedford | | Social / Fundraising Officer | Shaun Thompson | | Head Board Coach | Michael Goldfinch | | Head Swim Coach | Karyn Kelly | | Beach Sprint Co-ordinator | Ben Maywald/Shani Copley | | Beach Flags Co-ordinator | Ben Maywald/Shani Copley | | March Past Co-ordinator | Michelle Copley / Shani Copley | | Water Cover Co-ordinator | Tony McKenzie | | Nipperthon Co-ordinator | Amanda Cushing | | March Past Uniforms Co-ordinator | Jeanette Goldy | | Junior Gear Steward | Tony McKenzie | | Junior Apparel | Evelyn Orr/Michelle Smith |
NIPPER SAFE 2009/10
Nipper Safe Nipper Safe is an initiative by Surf Lifesaving SA implemented in an attempt to ensure the safety of our children. It is a formulated protocol to protect our children from the actions of paedophiles and the abusers of children. A requirement of Nipper Safe is the Mandatory Reporting Officers within the Club. Mandatory Reporting Officers have been trained by Surf Lifesaving SA and the South Australia Police to act as the first point of contact if any activity should occur which causes any member to believe the safety and/or welfare of a child is at risk. Should you have any concerns regarding the health, welfare or safety of any child within our club please report the matter to one of these people. The safety of our children is paramount so please don’t hesitate. Please don’t be afraid to speak with these people confidentiality is assured. Any report made to a Mandatory Reporting Officer by a Club member will be treated in the strictest of confidence. No civil action can be taken against any person who makes a report to a Mandatory Reporting Officer. In all instances the safety of the children is paramount and over rides all other considerations. The following people are the Mandatory Reporting Officers for the Club. | Nipper Safe Officer | Phone | Mobile | | Penny McKenzie | 8326 4441 | 0412 392 277 | | Siggi Giebel | 8384 7047 | 0407 712 681 | | Michael Etheridge | 8382 6016 | 0411 699 955 | | Mandi Bedford | 83824709 | 0401 563 150 | | Andy Bedford | 83824709 | 0417 373 780 | | Ray Burnett | 8556 6869 | 0438 800 841 | If you are unsure who these people are there is a poster near the bar and also one on the notice board near the toilets with their pictures on it to assist in their identification. Should you have any questions regarding the Nipper Safe policy and procedures please speak with these officers. Should anything give rise to a fear that a child’s safety and/or welfare is at risk then do not hesitate to report the matter to these officers. Remember the safety of the child is paramount and outweighs all other concerns you may have about making a report.
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