Following the success of the 2010/11 learn to windsurf series and the Kids Club, WV will be further developing the kids club and windsurfing within the youth of Victoria.
The program will be called "WV Windsurfing Level 1 Certificate (Beginner)" and will be held at Sandringham Harbour. Meeting point is SBHQ Cafe - Jetty Road, Sandringham
The program will not only look to give kids the opportunity to get out onto the water, but will aim to also develop their sailing skills through a semi-structured curriculum which will equip them with the necessary tools to be able to safely and responsibly develop their windsurfing.
As children are tangible by nature, WV will be preparing formal certificates in recognition of each child's achievements.
The program curriculum will be mostly based around practical development of the primary windsurfing skills and competencies.
These include:
?Sailing short distances
?Basic Tacks/Jibes for turning
?Up-haul
?Self Rescue
?Water Safety - Theory
?Terminology - Theory
In addition, at the end of the program there will be a "WV Junior Ambassador Award", which will be awarded to the child that has shown the most dedication and heart during the duration of the program. This is not a competency based award. The criterion that the recipient of this award will be assessed on is as follows:
- Sportsmanship - fair play and courtesy.
- Attendance - Did not miss a single lesson.
- Punctuality - Was not late for a single lesson.
- Heart - Gave their best effort every time.
There will be a Mystery Surprise for the lucky recipient of the Award, so its definitely worthwhile giving it your best.
The program is targeted specifically at youth between the ages of 8 - 16.
All children will be supervised, however we ask that those parents that can help in the water if possible.
Program Details:
Pre-Holiday Program
November - December Second Sunday of each month.
6/11, 20/11, 4/12, 18/12 (10am-12pm)
Pre-Holiday Program: (4 sessions) @ $80
Holiday Program:
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 Jan - 26 Jan (10 am-12pm)
Holiday Program: (8 sessions) @ $160
To booking entire pre-holiday dates payable in advance at SHQ or through WV online. Refunds will be issued only in event of cancellation due to bad weather and at least 48 hours notice needs to be provided so that we can re-offer the place to waitlisted candidates.
Casual participants can join (based on availability) @$20 per session.
The proceeds of the program will go to the further development of the program and making windsurfing more accessible for children.
Exclusive offer for Kids Club - Kids Quiver (Ezzy Sails):
$299 Small Quiver and $339 Large (
www.ezzy.com/kids-rigs/)
Ezzy sails had offered to supply WV with children's sails at below wholesale costs through SHQ. WV and SHQ will make the purchase of these sails at this discounted costs available for the students provided that the meet the following criteria:
1) Purchase of entire program upfront.
( or )
2) Has attended at least 4 of the program sessions.
In addition there will be a guaranteed trade in of the kids rig through SHQ @200 per rig. Please ensure that you retain all receipts.
The Kids Club is proudly supported by SHQ and SBHQ
Flyer Below:
EDIT- OK just an update.
9 Year old, up and coming Australian Windsurfing prodigy 'Alex Halank' will be coming down to Melbourne for Cup weekend at Sandy Point and will be a Guest Instructor at the Kids Club at Sandringham!
Book your slot for the 6/11 Kids Club to Meet Alex!
In case you are unfamiliar with his work here is a link to his latest exploits!
http://boards.mpora.com/videos/9yearold-alex-halank-wavesailing.html In addition the kids that register will get a FREE Windsurfing DVD featuring Alex! How about that for Windspiration!!!
Special Thanks to Akim Halank, and Mick from Drift Media for making this possible!
