Our 2025/26 season starts November 9th.

Registration open from August 1st. 

Junior Surf Sunday Sessions

“Fun on the Sand, Confidence in the Surf. Friends for the Journey.”

These weekly sessions are the heart of our Junior Surf program — and where everyone begins!

Running most Sundays from November to mid-March, these one-hour sessions (9:45–10:45am) are designed for kids aged 5 to 13 to explore beach safety, surf zone awareness, and build confidence in the ocean through fun, play-based learning.

Children are loosely grouped by age, but there's flexibility to move between groups based on confidence, skill level, or if they have a friend they'd like to be with. As long as safety is maintained and the group sizes allow, we’re happy to adjust — the goal is for every child to feel comfortable, supported, and safe.

To join, children must be 5 years old by September 30 of this year. While we know there are some adventurous four-year-olds out there, this age limit is based on our health and safety requirements and insurance coverage.

What to Expect

Each session includes a mix of beach games, water safety activities, and surf zone skills, tailored to ocean conditions and time of year. Sessions may occasionally shift to a Friday evening or Saturday — see our session calendar for full details.

Regular attendance helps build both confidence and capability, as each week builds on the last. But don’t worry — we get that life is busy, and there's great coffee nearby if you need extra motivation!

Parent Support

This program is run by parent volunteers and thrives on your support. A 1:5 adult-to-child ratio in the water means we need parents to help with supervision, water safety, and equipment set-up/pack-down. You don’t need any experience — we’ll guide you, and make sure you’re having just as much fun as the kids!

Competitions (Optional!)

Although competitions are not the focus, kids who are keen to give surf sports a go can try them out later in the season. Events like the Pukehina Harris Cup (which our whole club attends) and friendly junior carnivals at Papamoa and Omanu SLSC provide a relaxed, encouraging environment to experience competition. These events help build resilience, teamwork, and a sense of achievement in a fun, low-pressure setting. More details will be given out as these events approach. 

What to Bring

• High-vis safety swim vest (required and available to purchase when you register for $20)
• Swimming togs
• Wetsuit for cooler days (full length suits are an asset in the early season!)
• Sunscreen, towel, water bottle, and warm clothes
• Access to warm showers and changing rooms is available at the club

Our session calendar for the 2025/26 season will be posted here prior to commencement of the season- check back in a few months!