For all Youth enquires email: [email protected]
At Coogee Beach Surf Life Saving Club we are committed to involving our youth in a way that encourages and supports what it is they enjoy as well as opening up opportunities. We aim to offer opportunities to experience many different roles that are important in running a club and being involved in a volunteer organisation. We aim to deliver on this commitment and we will be sure to have a lot of fun along the way.
Active Cadets aged between 13 and 15 years of age as of the 1st October are required to gain their Surf Rescue Certificate when they turn 14 and their Bronze Medallion when they turn 15 and become Patrolling Members of the Club and compete at Senior Carnivals in Under 14 and Under 17 Age Groups.
Here at Coogee there are various pathways for our youth to be involved in our club.
We offer access to a variety of Surf Life Saving accredited training opportunities such as Bronze Medallion, Advanced Resuscitation Techniques and IRB Crew – or work your way up to become an IRB Driver!
Become a Patrolling member, train as an Assistant Age Group Manager (accredited at 16yrs old) or become a trainer (accredited at 16yrs old).
Club Sport training activities – access coaching in the different surf sports areas such as Surf Rowing (for Bronze Proficient Members), Board Paddling, Beach Sprints and heaps more.
For all Youth enquiries email: [email protected]
Developed to complement SLSWA’s Youth Program, the Youth Leaders Program (YLP) offers youth members the opportunity to formally record their experiences and service and receive recognition for doing so.
The YLP entails three levels – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – for youth members to work towards achieving. Each level stipulates certain requirements and experiencing of various roles associated with surf lifesaving.
By creating well-rounded members with broad experiences across a range of disciplines, we will ensure that surf life saving offers ‘something for everyone’ and lifelong participation pathways for all.
Download this brochure for more information.
Like in many other sports, officials play a vital role in our movement. SLSWA youth members have the opportunity to officiate at SLSWA and Club events.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Youth coaches can work in a range of coaching roles at Clubs. Youth Coaches are mentored/supervised at Club training sessions by component, accredited/club endorsed, Foundation level (or above) coaches.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
The Youth Age Manager provides an introduction to the pathway of an Age Manager. Youth are able to assist and develop their skills in delivering the SLSWA Woodside Nippers Program.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
The Youth Trainer provides an introduction to the pathway of Education Training. Youth are able to assist and develop their skills in delivering components of the SLSA/SLSWA Education courses.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards to SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Participation in Surf Sports activities develop fitness and skills, which therefore improves a youth member’s lifesaving abilities.
Surf Life Saving offers pathways and opportunities for youth lifesavers who wish to further develop their surf sports skills such as board riding, swimming, beach sprints etc. in a competitive sporting environment. Competitions can be held at local, state, national and even international level.
A list of the various competitions and events can be viewed in the Surf Sports area of this website.
Surf Sports Coordinator Bernie – [email protected]
A key outcome of the youth program is to produce skilled and proficient lifesavers. Youth will develop the necessary skills through gaining either a Surf Rescue Certificate at 13 years or Bronze Medallion at 15 years. They can then contribute to Surf Life Saving’s core business of lifesaving through patrolling and ensuring our beaches and community stay safe.
The lifesaving pathway can lead to other Lifesaving Services such as drone patrol, lifeguarding and jet ski operations. Check out our Lifeguard Academy for information about Lifesaving pathways, including the Rookie Lifeguard Program.
The Youth Social Committee (YSC) at Coogee Beach SLSC is a small group of cadets ranging in ages from 14-17. The YSC meet once a month at the Surf Club to discuss what the cadets would like to see happen within the club.
They talk about fundraising idea’s, ways to become closer to other surf clubs in our area, organise camps and fun activities in the off season and they talk about what the cadets would like to do on a Sunday morning.
If you would like to know any further details, please contact the Club’s Youth Coordinator – [email protected]
Run over the summer school holidays, SLSWA’s hugely successful Rise-Up and T.O.A.D. camps are important in building inter-club youth friendships. They also provide opportunities for participants to develop leadership and interpersonal skills, essential to not only their success in surf lifesaving but also in day to day life.
There is also an opportunity to obtain qualifications that will assist in their ongoing development towards being a volunteer patrolling surf lifesaver.
Senior Beach Bumz Camp
At Southwest Development Centre, Margret River, 13th – 15th December 2024
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