The new surf lifesaving season at Raglan Surf Lifesaving Club (RSLC) is almost upon us, which means the Junior Surf season is about to commence for the 2025/2026 season!
We will be kicking off again on Sunday 3 November at 10am at the Clubhouse and the Club is taking registrations right now for new and returning members aged 3-13. There are many benefits to participating in Junior Surf. Our members learn about surf safety, reading conditions and managing themselves in our West Coast environment. We have all sorts of different opportunities for learning and activities; whether it be general surf safety and fun games, competing in regional and national events or for those who are looking towards a potential career or way to give back to the community there is the Lifeguard pathway.
Our full programme includes training, competition events on the beach and in the pool both in Raglan and at other beaches, participation in community events and other exciting activities.
The club always welcomes new members and as part of Junior Surf, families become club members. If you have always wondered what the view looks like from the clubrooms, here’s your opportunity!
The Junior Surf programme works through a framework to allow students to progress both within the season and over the years with the ultimate goal of being Surf Lifeguards themselves. Once you reach 13 years old, you can join the Rookies programme which fine tunes your Lifeguard skills, allows you to spend time on patrol and prepares you for your Surf lifesaving award.
Junior Surf has an amazing team of coaches, all who are qualified lifeguards and we also have a supportive parent community helping out and taking on roles and learning new skills such as Competition Management, Surf Official, Coach or even becoming Patrol Support or Active lifeguard themselves. Families are actively encouraged to participate and to support the children both in the sea and on the beach. You can register now at www.raglansurflifesaving.org.nz/members or email Travis at juniorsurf@raglansurflifesaving.org.nz
If you are 14 years or older, Raglan Surf Club provides free training for people who are keen to train as lifeguards and to commit to patrolling on the beach over the summer season. This runs from Labour weekend until Easter and lifeguards generally patrol for 1 weekend per month. Lifeguarding is an excellent opportunity to gain new skills, meet new people, have fun, get fit and give something really important back to the community. There are even opportunities to get paid over the peak season if you reach minimum requirements at interviews. We also have opportunities for those who wish to help out but not perform rescues – we have roles in Patrol Support. For more information contact Cory Harvey at chiefinstructor@raglansurflifesaving.org.nz. We look forward to catching you all on the beach for a fun and safe Summer holiday.
