{"id":307,"date":"2022-10-04T05:53:20","date_gmt":"2022-10-04T05:53:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slsccwp.gwshostingserver.com.au\/site\/?page_id=307"},"modified":"2022-10-05T06:04:11","modified_gmt":"2022-10-05T06:04:11","slug":"membership","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slsccwp.gwshostingserver.com.au\/site\/surf-life-saving-central-coast\/members\/membership\/","title":{"rendered":"Membership"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” border_width_top=”1px” border_color_top=”#eaeaea” border_width_bottom=”1px” border_color_bottom=”#eaeaea” box_shadow_style=”preset6″ box_shadow_blur=”30px” box_shadow_spread=”-14px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”90%” max_width=”90%” custom_margin=”0px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_text_align=”left” header_text_color=”#222222″ header_font_size=”26px” custom_margin=”20px||15px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]

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    Our Next Generation<\/h2>\n

    Our youth members are a very important element to our movement and ensuring we can continue to deliver water safety and community education in the future.<\/p>\n

    To support our members in developing their skills and engage them through the movement our 15 surf clubs run the infamous nipper program. As Nippers age out of Nippers SLSCC supports their transition into beach patrols and education through the Rookie Program and our Youth Leadership Programs.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font_size=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

    Nippers Program<\/h2>\n

    Surf Life Saving offers many opportunities to its members and their families. Our Junior Activities Program or \u2018Nippers\u2019 is a great opportunity for families to become involved in Surf Life Saving. More importantly, however, Nippers teaches kids how they can help themselves and their friends stay safe at the beach while having heaps of fun along the way.<\/p>\n

    SLSCC junior activities cater for more than 3200 young surf lifesavers. Making up over one third of our membership, nippers are not only our future but they are our \u2018now\u2019.<\/p>\n

    Some of the aims of the Nippers program include;<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Staying safe at the beach<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Develop surf safety and awareness skills<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Develop skills in surf sports<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Encourage personal development and leadership skills, including teamwork and improving self confidence<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Increased awareness of Surf Life Saving opportunities<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Deliver the opportunity for growth in a controlled environment<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Use surf sports skills in competition<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Make new friends<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Have fun!<\/p>\n

    For more information on joining a club or Nippers contact your local surf life saving club and ask about their Nippers program.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font_size=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

    Rookie Program<\/h2>\n

    Surf Life Saving introduced the Rookie Lifesaver Program during the 1993\/1994 season. The Program was developed to assist with the education and retention of our 12 \u2013 14 year old members through a structured development program. The Rookie Lifesaver Program is aimed at developing our future surf lifesavers in the areas of surf education, beach management and related career paths within the surf life saving movement.<\/p>\n

    The Rookie Lifesaver Program has been developed for youth in U13-U14 age groups. Every Rookie is matched to a \u201cPatrol Buddy\u201d who will guide their development throughout the program. The experience to work with knowledgeable and qualified lifesavers to be accepted as an integrated part of a team in the patrol environment, which will ensure each of our Rookies undergoes the best training experience. The opportunities and experiences our Rookies receive will provide a positive footing for future development and training.<\/p>\n

    Aims of the Rookie Lifesaver Program<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Develop the hands on surf lifesaving skills of young members<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Provide a transition and bridge the gap between the nipper and senior lifesaving ranks<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Provide a structured career path in surf lifesaving<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Develop strong ties between Senior and Junior Members as a result of involvement in this program<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Club patrols will become more efficient as patrol members become involved with the development of juniors whilst on patrol.<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Understand the surf lifesaving philosophy<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Encouragement to complete the Surf Rescue Certificate, and ability to gain the Bronze Medallion (Cert II Public Safety \u2013 Aquatic Rescue).<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Montserrat||||||||” text_font_size=”16px” header_2_font=”Montserrat||||||||” header_2_font_size=”28px” global_colors_info=”{}”]

    Youth Program<\/h2>\n

    Our Youth Programs are designed to develop and build leadership skills within the young lifesavers on the Central Coast.<\/p>\n

    The youth programs starts at the U\/13s and offers something to members till the early twenties.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,1_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” width=”85%” max_width=”85%” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_code _builder_version=”4.18.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]