Junior Surf is about shaping the lifeguards of tomorrow while giving kids the chance to learn vital surf lifesaving skills and knowledge. Along the way, they’ll enjoy loads of fun, stay active with healthy exercise, and learn how to stay safe on the beach and in the water. 

• Pāpāmoa’s Junior Surf Programme is designed for 5-14 year olds (as determined by the age the child is on 30th September). 
• Age groups have their own dedicated coaches who will oversee the activities and teach those all-important beach skills.
• Junior Surf is on every Sunday over the summer months from November to mid-March. There is no obligation to attend every week.
• Sessions incorporate both beach and water based activities dependent on time of year and surf conditions.
• Over the season there are various carnivals that children in the under 8 and above groups are encouraged to attend.
• During the season we may need to cancel Junior Surf sessions due to adverse weather conditions. Unfortunately there is no time in the season to run make-up sessions. 
• At the end of the season there is a Club Championships for all Pāpāmoa Surf Club members aged 5+. Please note that your child must have attended at least 5 sessions throughout the season to be eligible for awards at Club Champs.

To participate in the Junior Surf Programme your child needs to be a member of the Pāpāmoa Surf Club. All Junior Surf members must be accompanied by an Associate Member (parent/guardian/caregiver).

PSLSC Membership Fee = $25 per child

Junior Surf Programme Fee = $40 per child

Associate Member Fee = $15 per family (if you have more than one child taking part in JS, you only need one Associate Member for the family)

Sessions run every Sunday between 9am - 11.30am

First day of the season - Sunday 10th November 2024

Last session for 2024 - Sunday 15th December 2024

First session for 2025 - Sunday 12th January 2025

Last Sunday of the season and Club Champs - Sunday 2nd March 2025

Twilight Session and Prize Giving - Friday 14th March 2025 from 4.30pm

Stay behind at the end of each Sunday session and enjoy the sausage sizzle with your fellow surf club families. The BBQ will be held outside the Junior Surf training room where families can relax on our terraced area. 

8.00am            Session cancellation will be announced if required (on Facebook and                           via email)

8.30am            Session coordinator arrives, unlocks, beach walk

8.30am            All coaches arrive and set up activity arenas

9.00am            Coaches and lifeguard H&S briefing in front of patrol tower

9.15am            Kids & parent welcome briefing in front of club by main entrance on                              the cobbles

9.25am            Kids released to go with age group coaches

9.30am            Roll call

11.30am          All sessions end

(please note that some of our younger age groups may finish a little earlier, especially pre-Christmas when the water is cooler.)

Please ensure you join our Junior Surf Facebook group page for regular updates and cancellation notifications. 

You can also join the SLSNZ Junior Surf Facebook Group to see information and highlights of Junior Surf Carnivals and Junior Surf Programmes from around the country. 

All JS participants are required to wear a long-sleeved rash shirt (or high vis singlet if the child has their 200m badge) and a coloured beanie (see below). Wetsuits may be worn on colder days.

Please CLICK HERE to order the Junior Surf rash top or vest online.

Uniform Collection Days

WHEN: 4pm - 6pm, Thursday 24th & Tuesday 29th October 2024

WHERE: At the Club, downstairs in the Junior Surf area

If you can't make one of the above dates, uniform can be collected from the office on Monday - Fridays between 8.30am-2.30pm. 

Please note: all uniforms must be paid for online. 

Each age group has a different colour beanie. These will be provided by the club so do not need to be purchased

(Please note that this is a change from previous years where all age groups wore the same club beanie. The club beanies will still be required for competitions, so please keep your club beanie if you have one).

Under 6s = PINK          Under 7s = BLUE          Under 8s = YELLOW   

Under 9s = GREEN      Under 10s plus (without 200m badge) = RED

Under 10s plus (with 200m badge) = PURPLE

Click on the image to the left to view details of this season's carnivals and events.

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All coaches are volunteers – if you are keen to take the journey and learn along with your kids then we would love to hear from you. 

Contact juniorsurf@papamoalifeguards.co.nz for more information.

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Please be aware that we don't have sunblock on the beach at JS, so please sunblock your kids before you arrive and bring sunblock with you.

Friday Night RACE NIGHTS run from 4.30pm - 6.30pm:

29 November 2024

6th December 2024

17th January 2025

7th February 2025

7th March 2025

WHO IS RACE NIGHT FOR

Race Nights are for our under 8 and above Junior Surf age groups. It’s a great opportunity for our kids to practice beach and water races and get an understanding of what happens in preparation for carnivals and events. 

We encourage everyone in these age groups to take part. Whilst we are running actual races, it’s super supportive and fun, with a bit of friendly competition thrown in! 

WHICH RACES WILL TAKE PLACE

There will be two beach events – flags and sprints, and three water events – run-swim-run, board race and a Diamond (run-swim-board). Your child does not have to take part in every race. This can be decided on the night.

WHAT TO BRING

Kids who are going in the water will need to wear either their Junior Surf rashie or hi-vis vest and they are welcome to wear a wetsuit if required. 

200m BADGE

All children in the under 10 and above age groups MUST have their 200m to be able to take part in the water races. 

PARENT HELP

To run these Race Nights successfully we need parent help. This includes parent lifeguards as well as starters, finishers and results recorders. So please be ready to jump in on the night if asked. Please remember that everyone running these evenings is there on a volunteer basis.

CLUB NIGHT

Club Night will be running on the same night. Your kids will be ready for something to eat after all that racing and we will have food available to buy.

For those who are not in these age groups, why not come along and support the kids and enjoy a drink in the club bar. The bar opens from 5pm.