VEGEMITE SURFGROMS

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With an overwhemingly positive response to our term 4 2011 program, Surf Sessions – the surfing development experts, will be offering the Vegemite SurfGroms program again in term 1 of 2012.

Our coaches are very excited by the progress that the kids have made this year. We all look forward to taking these kids to yet another level and also welcoming new students.

Head coaches Cameron Lamperd, Jade O’Gilvie and Heather Peck represent some of the most successful competitive surfers in Victoria with multiple Victorian and Australian Titles finals between them.

Surf Sessions coach from 5 year old beginners to some of Australia’s leading high performance junior surfers, so we have all abilities covered. Our focus is on the development of good surfing technique as well as ocean awareness and in surf confidence through education and practical exercises.

What is SurfGroms

Vegemite SurfGroms is a national junior development program for 5-12yr olds that encourages kids to participate in surfing around Australia

Vegemite SurfGroms consists of a series of lessons, encompassing 12 hours of coaching in total

Every participant receives a free Quiksilver backpack containing the following Quiksilver products: T-shirt; Rash Vest; Towel; and Hat. The pack also contains x2 Wahu beach toys, and a tube of Vegemite

Every Vegemite SurfGrom will receive a logbook; a certificate; a Vegemite SurfGroms membership card; and a graded wristband that reflects their level of achievement throughout the program!

The Vegemite SurfGroms website hosts a powerful and secure social networking platform that allows registered Vegemite SurfGroms to communicate with one another; upload photos and videos; and stay in touch with all of their surfing mates

Vegemite SurfGroms is the first cutting-edge national junior participation program, never before done anywhere in the world!

Skill Levels

Vegemite SurfGroms feature 5 distinct skill levels, each with its own set of objectives and goals. Each level needs to be achieved before moving onto the next.

Level 1 is designed for complete beginners as an introduction to surfing, through to Level 5 which is conducted in 3-4ft conditions, and in which participants must demonstrate a competency in linking manoeuvres together on the open face of a wave.

Surf Safety

Throughout the Vegemite SurfGroms program and each of the 5 skill levels, there is a significant focus on Ocean Awareness and Beach Safety.

Surf conditions, etiquette, first aid, and basic surf rescue skills have all been incorporated into the Vegemite SurfGroms program. Before any Vegemite SurfGrom receives a completion certificate and their graded wristband for each level, they must have successfully demonstrated all of the relevant ocean awareness and beach safety skills.

Surfboards and Wetsuits

Kids will need to bring their own surfboard and wetsuit. The ocean water for kids can be cold and we recommended full length sealed seamed wetsuits to keep your child warm. If however you need assistance with equipment Surf Sessions offers a limited number of hire surfboards and wetsuits. The local surf shops also have a range of product suitable for the program.