Lyall Bay Surf Life Saving Club runs a Junior Surf (Nippers)
program for under 7 - 13 year olds at 10.30am on Sundays
during the summer.
We do accept under 7 year olds if they are especially keen.
The aim of the program is to teach some basic surf safety skills
while having fun. Many of the children also take part in
regular competitions against other Wellington clubs.
The program relies on parents helping to coach and
supervise on the beach and we expect one parent to stay for
the sessions.
We start the season's training with some water confidence
work in the pool from about October before going to the beach (when
the weather warms up!) in November.
Competitive Program
We also run a competitive program for 9 - 13 year olds who want
to attend the National U14 (Ocean Athletes) championships at Mt
Maunganui in late February.
The Ocean Athletes squad trains a number of times
weekly during summer and also at the pool over winter to build
up their skills.
The Ocean Athletes is a lot of fun for both the children and
their parents.
Check the Ocean Athletes page for training
times.
