This will be an intensive session for both new and experienced members (from 5yo to adult)
providing a focused overview on the major aspects of:
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE
NB: Bring lunch or buy at BBQ
AGE GROUP: 8-9yrs, 10-12yo, 13-15yrs, 15yrs to adult
- Ocean Swimming – strategy, starts, keeping on target, psychology, finishing
- Surf Skis- starts, paddling, turning, finishing
- Board Techniques – the start, entering the water, paddling, cornering, wave strategy, finishing
- Sprint & Run Techniques – hard or soft stand starts & sprints, longer run tips
- Beach Flags – preps & start techniques, the run (bumps and tips), the finish
- Marine Life and Dangers – treating marine bites and stings
AGE GROUP: 5-9yo (including non or not strong swimmers)
- Wading & fun games to get used to Splash
- Surf Rescue – looking after our friends at the beach, and some fun non-water rescues
- Boogie Boards – techniques in the shallows
- Sprints & Beach Flags – soft & hard sand running, preps & start techniques, the run & the finish
We also hope to have a session with Natural Resource Management (NRM) North about Coastal Care and more on the day!