Training

Introduction

Board, ski and swim training sessions are available for all club members whatever the level of competence. From learners up to elite athletes you are welcome to attend. Boards and skis will be made available to you to train on and help will be given to you to learn the basics of surf sport competition craft. You do not need to be competing to be a part of this. You are welcome to come for fitness or fun.

Please make an effort to attend these sessions and encourage others to.
Looking forward to seeing you all at training!

Surf sports training schedule 2009/2010 (Nov-March)

Xmas Holidays:

Last training session of 2010 is on Thursday 24th at 7am (ski). Please note there will be no swim/wading session this Thursday.

Training as usual will resume the week of January the 4th.

Senior training schedule

Senior athletes are expected to swim 4-5 times per week in addition to the following training schedule.

The General training session on Saturdays will cover many different disciplines including board, ski, swim and transition training for ironman. All members 12yr and older are welcome to attend this session. Please note that you do not have to be competent in all disciplines to attend this session.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays there will also be beach sprint training at 5.30pm (held at Taylors). All members competing in beach events and all IRB team members should attend these sessions in addition to the Saturday session.

Intermediate training schedule (eg NZ Ocean Athletes, and U16)

NZ Ocean athletes are expected to attend a minimum of 3 training events a week but ideally up to 5.  All other older athletes are expected to swim 3-5 sessions per week as well as attend the  club training sessions.

Under 16 members who would like to do ski training should join in the senior ski sessions. For beginner ski paddlers it would be best to attend the senior ironman sessions to practice, and also head down to the beach on weekends.

IRB Training

IRB race training is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6pm at the club. This training is for those that already have their drivers or crewmens and wish to learn or practice IRB racing.

Beach sprint training on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays is also encouraged for all IRB team members (see info below the senior programme) as well as other fitness sessions offered by the club (particularly the Saturday general session).

To be eligable to crew in the IRB you must have your surf bronze and be over 14, to be able to drive you must have your crewmens award and be over 16. Any IRB questions or information regarding gaining the IRB drivers and cre-men awards should be directed to James Craib - 027 6987 189