Board Fundatmentals has finished for the 2024/2025 season. Details of the 2025/2026 season will be updated closer to the time.
The Board Fundamentals Programme runs before the start of the Junior Surf season to give our under 10 and above athletes the fundamental skills to enjoyably engage in board-related activities later in the season. It is also a great opportunity for beginners in the under 11 - under 14 age groups to learn some fundamental knee boarding skills before the start of the Junior Surf season. Children in the under 9 age group will be considered on a case by case basis.
By the end of this programme, participants should have increased their confidence around boards and gained the foundation to further develop their board skills.
This programme is an ideal pathway for those under 10 athletes who wish to transition into the Ocean Development Programme.
- Participants must be registered as a current member of Pāpāmoa's Junior Surf Programme for the coming season. Please note: when you sign up to this programme you will be charged the annual JunIor Surf membership fee at the same time.
- Participants must be 8 years of age or above as of 30th September this year.
- Participants must wear their Junior Surf rashie.
- Participants must have a supervising guardian present at all sessions.
- Participants must have a 200m badge which requires them to swim 200m unaided in a pool in under 7mins followed by 1min of treading water unaided. This must be achieved at a dedicated PSLSC 200m badge session - click here for more information.
Date: Sunday 29th September 2024
Time: age groups will be split into half hour sessions between 2pm-4pm depending on numbers
Location: Pāpāmoa Swim Club outdoor pool, Parton Road
Session One will focus on:
- Paddling prone (stomach)
- Body positioning
- Pivoting (turning)
In order to enjoy board-related activities participants must know the basics. By starting in a more controlled environment, participants are able to build their skills and confidence in a low-risk environment.
Date: Sunday 13th October 2024
Time: age groups will be split into half hour sessions between 2pm-4pm depending on numbers
Location: Pāpāmoa Swim Club outdoor pool, Parton Road
Session Two will focus on:
- Paddling on knees
- Body positioning
- Pivoting (turning)
- Rolling
Building on session one, participant’s will be introduced to paddling on their knees. By remaining in a controlled environment, participants will be able to focus on their balance and get an understanding of paddling on their knees without the challenges the surf brings.
Date: Sunday 20th October 2024
Time: 2pm-4pm - all age groups together
Location: Pilot Bay or Pāpāmoa Beach (depending on conditions)
This final session will focus on pulling together and strengthening the skills learnt during the first two sessions, with a view to looking forward to the Junior Surf season and transferring the skills to the ocean.
If you have any questions about this programme please do not hesitate to contact Coach Jack Bullock via email: oceans@papamoalifeguards.co.nz
