SportSport and competitions have a long and proud history at Wainui and continue to play a role in ensuring our members are fitter, stronger, faster lifeguards in, on and around the beach
From local surf carnivals to our National Championships, competition brings the membership together and provides opportunities for Juniors through to Masters to develop and compete across huge range of disciplines. Our amazing coaches share their beach knowledge with all our ages groups. It's loads of fun, adventure and learning all wrapped up together!
Our athletes perform in a variety of disciplines, including surf, beach, pool, canoe, and IRB events. Our coaching programme caters for beginners, intermediate, advanced and international athletes. The success of all our athletes is testament to the quality of coaching available within our club. The programme is structured to help optimise athletes competition goals while respecting the social needs and goals of all our members. We understand that athletes don’t live in isolation and we encourage their family and support networks to contribute and work with us in a holistic way for the betterment of the individual and the whole family.
Summer sport training:
Juniors (Under 14) and Seniors (over 14) train on different days, though occasionally they will train together. Each train 2-3 days a week. During competition season (Jan-Mar) training will increase to most days of the week. Masters will often have separate training later in the season.
Dates: November 8th - March 7th
Monday to Friday afternoons
Cost: $130/season
Notes:
Children should have some level of water competency to register for a sports programme. This doesn't have to be extensive, talk to our coach if you are worried.
Anyone over the age of 14 must have their surf lifeguard award (aka bronze award) to participate. See the lifeguarding page with opportunities for training.
Winter Sports Training:
Sunday mornings, May - September at Kiwa Pools.
Cost: Approx $50/season
Contact our Director of Sport, Dion Williams here
The purpose of this manual is to provide a safe and fair framework that assists officials, coaches and competitors to complete their roles accurately and easily to achieve the guiding principles of Lifesaving Sport.
Click here to view the current Surf Lifesaving New Zealand Surf Sport Competition Manual.