OUR JUNIOR SURF MISSION

“To encourage all children to have fun, participate safely and develop skills and confidence in the surf lifesaving spirit of fair play.”

We wish to extend a warm welcome to prospective Junior Surf members and their families to United North Piha Lifeguard Service. Our Junior Surf programme is designed to promote surf skills, fitness, surf sense, water safety and fun in a safe and friendly environment for future athletes, lifeguards, or simply kids who want to make new friends and have a good time.

Junior Surf is divided into age groups (ages calculated as of 30 September). We insist that parents/caregivers remain at the beach during training.

• Red Group (5-6 years old)
• Green Group (7-8 years old)
• Yellow Group (9-11 years old)
• Blue Group (12-13 years old)

Junior Surf members can then move towards becoming a Rookie Lifeguard, then qualifying as a Surf Lifeguard (14+).

Junior training is held every second Sunday. Meet at the clubhouse for sign in at 10.00am for a prompt 10.30am start. All juniors must wear a skullcap and hi visibility vest. These will be provided by the club before each session and must be returned at the end of each session.

Sunday training starts regardless of weather, unless otherwise advised, and finishes at midday followed by a BBQ.