Junior Development Program
The specially designed program progressively introduces knowledge and skills, learning outcomes through lessons that are tailored to each of the age groups. Each age group has its own individual set of lessons – between 10 and 16 depending on the age group. The program pathways learning towards the Surf Rescue Certificate which members can begin training towards from the age of 13.
SLSA Junior Development Program – Award Pathway
| Age Group | Age | Award |
|---|---|---|
| Under 6 | 5 | Nil (Surf Play 1) |
| Under 7 | 6 | Nil (Surf Play 2) |
| Under 8 | 7 | Surf Aware 1 |
| Under 9 | 8 | Surf Aware 2 |
| Under 10 | 9 | Surf Safe 1 |
| Under 11 | 10 | Surf Safe 2 |
| Under 12 | 11 | Surf Smart 1 |
| Under 13 | 12 | Surf Smart 2 |
| Under 14 | 13 | Surf Rescue Certificate |
Other Awards are available to participants once they reach a certain age, such as Resuscitation Certificate (from 10 yrs) and Basic Emergency Care Certificate (from 11 yrs).
Under 6 and Under 7 Activities
Clubs are not bound to provide activities for Under 6’s and Under 7’s, but any program needs to comply with the guidelines below. Clubs may also have their own conditions for participation in terms of parental involvement and duty of care.
The key focus for 5 and 6 years olds is on play, participation and fun.
The guidelines to support this include;
- beach activities that emphasize games and group activities
- water activities to be limited to shallow water near the water’s edge.
- no competition for these age groups other than that involved in fun games.
For more information about Junior Activities, visit the SLSNSW Junior Activities Page:
https://www.surflifesaving.com.au/resources/junior-nipper-activities