Whangamata Oceans Squad 2014/2015
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Whangamata Oceans Squad
2014/2015
Squad Details:
Purpose:
The Whangamata training squads aim to provide quality training for beach, board, and swim events
for all abilities. The focus of the Oceans Squad is on the end of season national competition however
along the way the children will learn a range of skills from learning to read the surf and conditions to
planning a race and even using surf conditions and rips to their advantage. As a member of the oceans
squad you will learn specific skills to develop as competent athletes, challenge yourself, work in a
team and improve water confidence. The skills and abilities you learn will help on your way to
becoming a highly skilled life guard.
General Information:
Whangamata Oceans Squad will run from Saturday 25th October until Sunday 30th February and will
be coached by Club Coach Bjorn Battaerd and various guest coaches over the season.
The program is broken into three periods Pre-Christmas, Christmas holidays, and Post-Christmas. The
training schedules will be divided into 2 week blocks and will be sent out via email, and handed out
by the Club Coach on the last Sunday of each block, following the last training.
The program is designed for all levels of ability - from beginner to advanced.
In order to take part in this year’s program athletes will need to meet the eligibility criteria to ensure
they can participate in the activities safely.
Contact Details:
Bjorn Battaerd
Email: bjorn.whangamata@gmail.com
Cell: 021 024 51592
Team Manager:
T.B.COceans Squad Make-Up:
The squad is designed for anyone aged 10 to 13 as at 30th September 2014 that wishes to compete at
Oceans.
Eligibility Criteria
To ensure that they can participate in the activities the following criteria is in place.
Individuals who wish to be involved in the Oceans squad must ensure that they:
- are current and financial members of Whangamata SLSC for the 2014/15 season
- are committed to competing at Oceans
- are aged between 10-13 years as of 30th September 2014
- Have completed an Oceans Squad Application form and handed it to the Club Coach
- Have paid their Sports Fees (Payable to WSLSC)
- Have successfully completed their 200 meter Safety Badge test/retest.
How to join the squad
To join the Oceans squad please fill out the Oceans Squad Application form attached to the back of
this booklet and hand to the club coach. There will be a Sports subscription FEE for the season
payable to WSLSC. (A fee Schedule can be found at the back of this document) Once this has been
returned and your sports subscription fees have been paid you are welcome to join in with trainings.
Please note that due to resource constraints and to maintain a safe coach to athlete ratio we may not be
able to accommodate everyone. If you are interested in doing Oceans please get in touch with the
Club Coach as soon as is practical
Expectations of athletes in the Oceans Squad:
- Commit to attend squad trainings to a satisfactory level
- Attend the following carnivals: Oceans, Eastern Region Junior Champs, and the Papamoa
Junior Invitational Carnival
- Attend a minimum of three local carnivals
- Treat all gear with respect; carry it properly, wash it down and store after use.
- Have a positive attitude at trainings and competitions
- Treat all fellow athletes with courtesy and respect at all times
- Set an example for younger junior surf members of how to act
- Respect fellow competitors, coaches, parents and officials.
- Abide by the rules of competitions
- Be ready to start training at the designated time
Expectations of Parents of athletes in the Oceans Squad:
- Volunteer as an age group team manager at carnivals at least once throughout the season
- Volunteer as a helper at club carnivals at least twice throughout the season
- Behave in an appropriate manner at carnivalsPre and Post Christmas Training Schedule:
The training schedule will be available from the Club Coach every second Sunday. You will receive
one via email but please also collect one of these from the office. These schedules will change every
second week due to the large amount of competitions that are happening.
The Pre and post season trainings work around the school holidays (peak season)
The sessions will be sent out via email with information about times and places. Weekend sessions
will take place in either Whangamata, or Auckland depending on numbers of competitors in each
location.
Trainings are not compulsory to be a part of the oceans squad however they are encouraged for
competitors to be at an adequate level for team selection and competition racing.
- Please ensure you are ready to go at the advertised time. This means you have all the
equipment you need and are on the beach ready to start.
- Please bring running gear to every training session in case of last minute changes due to
weather etc.
Peak Season Christmas Training Schedule:
The peak season training will run for the duration of the school holidays.
The training schedule will be available from the Club Coach every Sunday. You will receive one via
email but please also collect one of these from the office. These schedules will change every week
due to the large amount of competitions that are happening.
There will be at least one session everyday but times do change so is important to keep up to date with
times. If competitors opt for swimming squad, swim sessions will run Mon-Fri mornings, times TBC.
Session locations will change depending on conditions so athletes are expected to arrive 30mins
before each session and bring running gear just incase.
Communication:
The primary means of communication will be via email. Please ensure that you print your email and
cell phone number clearly to ensure that you receive communication.
Some information will be posted on the club website www.whangamatasurf.co.nz
In addition to this notices will be placed on the notice board in the club. It is important that you
regularly check you emails and the notice board to not miss out on important information.2014-15 Junior Surf Carnival Dates:
Date Event Location Level Notes
November
Sun 29th BOP Junior Carnival Omanu Local
December
Sun 22nd BOP Junior Champs Mount Local
January
Sun 11th Coromandel Cup Whanga Local
Sat 17th Papamoa Junior Invitational Papamoa Local
February
Sat 2nd / Sun 3rd NRC Junior Champs Orewa Regional
Sat 9th / Sun 10th ERC Junior Champs Mount Regional
Thu 27th -Sun 30th Oceans 15 Mount National
Registration for these events will happen the following way;
Local Carnivals: 2 weeks prior email. Forms will be sent out.
• Eastern Regional Junior Champs Registrations to be completed by 10th January
• Oceans 15 registrations be completed by 21st January
Structure at Carnivals:
Oceans /Eastern Region Champs:
These events are held over multiple days and individuals will need to organise their own
accommodation for these events.
Help at Carnivals:
A large amount of parent help is needed at carnivals in order for them to happen. These are roles such
as parent helpers, surf officials and age group managers. Parents of athletes in the Oceans squad will
be asked to undertake these roles at certain carnivals over the summer.
At local and regional carnivals Whangamata is the third biggest club in terms of numbers but doesn’t
supply any qualified surf officials to help run the carnival. This season we need to change this to
avoid penalty’s that may arise.Information about surf official courses can be found online at www.slsnz.org.nz
Club Sport Policies:
The club has a number of sport policies that you need to be aware of if you intend to compete.
Note: Competition team selection:
- Competition Team selections is at the discretion of the Club Coach and will be selected under
the following criteria,
- Commitment to trainings all season,
- Ability and any previous results,
- Attitude and Demonstration of a good training ethic to the Club Coach,
- Experience of the athlete.
Membership:
In order to participate in any competition and training individuals must pay their membership fees and
the additional sport fee.
Safety
The 2013/14/15 season has been reviewed by SLSNZ and to make the sport safer it is compulsory for
all competitors to now wear a fluoro vest at all training and competitions. There is no specific vest for
training so previous years vests can be worn but new competition vests will need to be purchased.
Competition vests can be purchased from the uniform shop. More info to come.
User Pays policy
The club will be enforcing the “user pays policy” to all competitors. This includes competition entries,
gear allocation, “late entry fees” and swim fees.
It is expected that if a competitor enters an event and does not participate or remove entries before cut
off dates, they will still be liable for full costs.
This will also be applicable to competitors entering after cut off dates, and you will be expected to pay
in full, “late entry fees”
Costs/Payment
A breakdown of costs can be found at the back of the booklet.
Athletes will be expected to cover their own individual entry fees for competitions, excluding team
events.
Fees are to be billed to each athlete prior to attending each competition. If no entry fee has been
received before the competition date you will not be allowed to compete and will also incur any late
entry or scratching fees.
Payment for Club Membership, Swim Fee, Sport Fee, Board/Ski Fee to be made to
Whangamata Surf Lifesaving Club via cheque to club Administrator Chris Andrews or by internet
banking to WSLSC bank account – 03-1577 0004887-00 using athletes surname as reference followed
by the appropriate reference codes needed.
Reference codes:Club Membership Fee --------------------------CM (Club Membership)-----(General membership Subs) Sports Fee-----------------------------------------SPORT (Senior & Oceans Sports) Gear Allocation Fee-----------------------------GEAR (Gear Allocation) Optional Swim Fees ----------------------------------------SWIM (Swim) Optional Entries---------------------------------------------ENTRY (Entry fees) TBC Please tick and pay related costs and annual sport subscription to WSLSC and hand completed application form to Chris Andrews for sign off.
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