JUNIOR SURF DETAILS

SEASON DATES

The Junior Surf programme runs from Sunday 3 November 2024 to Sunday 16 March 2025, with a break over Christmas/New Year. 

SESSION TIMES

6 - 9 yr olds (U7 to U10),  10.00am - 11.00am

10 - 13 yr olds (U11 to U14), 10.00am - 11.30am

Note: Age as at 30th September.

Sign in: 20 mins before start time 

 Junior Surf athletes (nippers) are expected to be signed in and ready to go, so please arrive with plenty of time. Remembering that parking is at a premium!

SESSION FORMAT

Each age group is assigned a team of qualified volunteer Surf Coaches, along with parent help who will oversee the activities for the children in their group.

Children are grouped according to age as per SLSNZ guidelines and will remain in these groups for the season (age as at 30 September). 

We usually start with a short warm up, followed by a mixture of fun games, races and skills- based activities on the beach for younger groups. This is followed by some water activities, which will vary according to the age group. 

BEANIES & VESTS

  • U6 - U9 age group are identified by coloured beanies that are issued and returned on the day + Pink or Red Hi-vis vest 

  • U10 - U14 - wear a Pink or Red Hi-vis vest

  • The red Maranui vest and competition cap  are compulsory when competing.   You wil be invoiced for these two items when you first join Maranui.  Keep and maintain your vests and caps - if you need to purchase replacements, please visit the Clothing page

WHAT TO BRING

  • Togs - NO boardshorts

  • wetsuit

  • swim goggles

  • towels

  • drink bottle

  • sunhat

  • sunscreen (a MUST, slip, slop, slap), and something warm to put on afterwards.

  • Small flexi tubs are great to put all your wet gear in. 

  • Wetsuits are optional, but we recommend full length wetsuits are worn as Wellington waters are hardly tropical.

Please ensure everything is named - Everything.

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PARENTS NEED WETSUITS TOO! 

It is a requirement for children in the U7 age group that a parent/caregiver is in the water with them at all times.

Parental Involvement is aloso strongly encouraged for the ​U8 - U9 age group as well.  Either in the water or at the water's edge ready to enter if required. If your child requires extra assistance in the water, please enter the water with them, rather than assuming our volunteers will be able to look after them.


​If you are not a competent swimmer, there is always a need for people to remain in the shallows to help retrieve boards and ensure children exit safely, providing close and constant supervision of our young athletes in the water. 

​NOT A DROP-OFF ACTIVITY

A parent or designated guardian must be at the beach during the entire duration of the Junior Surf session when their children are in attendance. ​​​​​​​