Parent Participation
The Senior and Junior bodies of Soldiers Beach are united as one club - a fact of which we are very proud. The Youth Development Committee helps the Seniors and vice versa. Many parents are active in both Senior and Junior movements of the club.
The weekly program can only be run if parents assist. If you think this sounds difficult, it really isn’t, and there are members who will give you all the help possible. Each family is asked to make one member available to help out with the events. You will definitely have fun and meet some really nice people as well. You are encouraged to join in, whenever and wherever possible.
The Senior club has various awards that you may be interested in doing. You may like to get your Bronze Medallion - it’s never too late. Many parents of junior members have achieved various awards. Soldiers has always been known for its friendly atmosphere - a club that encourages the family to participate in many of the surf club activities, i.e. education and competition.
Parents are required to help out with our fund raising activities. These usually include BBQ’s, Bucket Brigades, Raffles and other events that occur over the season, which are usually fun as well as being prosperous for the club.
Please see Richard Kavanagh or one of the Youth Development Committee members if you can assist in these areas. Please visit our Contacts page for contact details for these people.
Water Safety
The Club tries to provide water safety whilst water events are being conducted. This includes club
members on boards, IRB (Inflatable Rescue Boats) and swimmers. Water Safety participants
wear orange caps and are holders of a Bronze medallion, or Surf Lifesaving Certificate.
If you are interested in helping out with water safety, please see any of the Committee. Assistance
in this area is vital in giving our kids necessary water time to improve their surf skills. Patrolling
members already complete numerous volunteer hours and it is important for parents to take some
responsibility in this area.
Age Managers
Each Age Group should have at least one Age Manager. They will be in charge of Nippers within
their Age groups each week. It is important to remember that they are volunteers doing their best
to assist your children with their surf education and other events. Please help them out as much
as possible and where necessary put your hand up to be either an Age Manager, or assistant Age
Manager.
Child Protection Forms
It is a legal requirement that all adults coming in contact with children must have signed a Child
Protection Declaration Form. These are available in the clubhouse or by clicking here.