Registrations for returning Longy Cadets open on 26 July 2025, registrations for new members open on 16 August. We welcome all returning Cadets, those who completed the Nippers program last season and anyone new to the club wanting to be a part of this fun and fulfilling program. If you have any questions, please contact our Cadets Co-ordinator at cadets@longreef.com.
Cadets moving to SATURDAY afternoons!
Final qualifying Proficiency test at Collaroy Rock Pool:
Sunday 12 October at 9am
Sign up here.
If you are registered for SRC or Bronze Medallion, your proficiency test will cover you for your Cadets proficiency. For those people not registering for SRC or Bronze Medallion, please make yourself available during the Cadet proficiency times. Goggles and wetsuits allowed.
For any enquiries, or further information, please contact cadets@longreef.com.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The program will be divided into three levels:
U14 Nippers/Cadets – Junior (13-year-olds)
U15 Cadets – Intermediate (14-year-olds)
U16 Cadets – Senior (15-year-olds)
This program provides a structured pathway for the Club’s youth as they transition into advanced surf lifesaving roles.
All participants will finish each season with a nationally recognised qualification, such as:
SRC (Surf Rescue Certificate)
First Aid Certification
Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART)
Bronze Medallion
By the time they finish the full program, cadets should have all of these qualifications.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
The program will be run in two phases, split by the Christmas break.
Before Christmas: Saturdays, 2.00pm – 4.45pm
After Christmas: Saturdays, 1.15pm – 3.00pm, with an optional volunteer Water Safety component from 3.00pm – 4.45pm
PROGRAM FOCUS
The Cadets Program has two distinct objectives: to upskill the kids in Surf Life Saving qualifications and to build the confidence, skills and fitness required to compete in the Butterbox Gold Iron Person event at the end of the season.
Junior Cadets (U14) start as U14 Nippers and will graduate at the Christmas Party to Junior Cadets (U14) and also have the opportunity to:
- Achieve their first nationally recognised qualification, the Surf Rescue Certificate (SRC)
- Build skills specifically in Ocean Swimming and Racing Mals
Cadets (U15) will have the opportunity to:
- Achieve their nationally recognised qualification in First Aid
- Cover longer distances during Ocean Swimming, work on advanced board skills and participate in Sand Running.
Senior Cadets (U16) will have the opportunity to:
- Complete their Bronze Medallion and Advanced Resuscitation Techniques (ART) qualifications
- Join the IRB Team and complete their IRB Crew Certificate
- Train with Long Reef’s new Surf Ski Team, aiming to compete in several surf sports events.