What Happens at Minnows
Each age group have different qualifications and requirements, which must be met to enable them to participate in ANY Minnows’ activities (sand or water) and compete in inter-club carnivals.

In order to participate on the beach, individuals must achieve a minimum swim proficiency level. This minimum requirement is established by Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA), however Coogee Minnows establishes its own minimum proficiency levels which are above and beyond those set by SLSA. This basic requirement at Coogee is known as a Preliminary Evaluation and are conducted in a swimming pool.

Minnows that want to compete for Coogee must also complete their Competition Evaluation. This is required before registering for any competition, including the Randwick Shield, Branch and State championships. These will take place in the ocean before our first competition (the Randwick Shield).

Qualification swims listed below

In a regular season Coogee Minnows runs a proficiency swim session in a 25m swimming pool.

This 2020-21 season we do not have that option available to us due to COVID-19, so all preliminary evaluations will now happen in the ocean.

As a consequence, we'll reduce the swim distances to adhere to the minimum levels set by Surf Life Saving Australia for this season.
Age Group
Date of Birth
Preliminary Ocean Evaluation
Competition Evaluation
​Surf Education Award
U7
1st Oct 2013 – 30th
Sept 2014
From a standing position in waist deep water, perform a front glide and recover to a secure position.

​Perform a back or front float holding a buoyant aid and recover to a secure position. 
N/A
Surf Play 2
U8
1st Oct 2012 – 30th
Sept 2013
25m swim (any recognised stroke)
​1-minute survival float
N/A
Surf Aware 1
U9
1st Oct 2011 – 30th
Sept 2012
25m swim (any recognised stroke) 1.5 minute survival float 
150m within 10 mins
Surf Aware 2
U10
1st Oct 2010 – 30th
Sept 2011
25m swim (any recognised stroke) 1.5 minute survival float
150m within 10 mins
Surf Safe 1
U11
1st Oct 2009 – 30th
Sept 2010
50m swim (any recognised stroke)
​2 minute survival float 
300m within 10 mins
​Surf Safe 2
​U12
1st Oct 2008 – 30th
Sept 2009
100m swim (any recognised stroke)
​2 minute survival float 
300m within 9 mins
Surf Smart 1
U13
​1st Oct 2007 – 30th
Sept 2008
150m swim (any recognised stroke)
​3 minute survival float 
300m within 9 mins
Surf Smart 2
U14
​1st Oct 2006 – 30th
Sept 2007
200m swim (any recognised stroke, in less than 5 minutes)
​3 minute survival float 
300m within 8 mins
Surf Rescue Certificate
THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT FOR YOUR CHILDREN TO BE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY MINNOWS ACTIVITIES OR COMPETE FOR THE CLUB.


Club caps must be worn at all times during Minnows’ activities. All competitors must wear club caps and must finish events with the cap on the head and tied under the chin.

Caps are worn for safety reasons so children can be seen in the water and differentiated from Water Safety Officers.

Water safety officers wear ORANGE caps, Surf Lifesavers wear RED & YELLOW caps. Caps MUST be removed after signing off at the end of Sunday morning activities.
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Team App:
Throughout the season we also use the ‘Coogee Minnows Team App’. This app is free and available from the app stores for both  Apple  and  Android  devices.

Please follow  the instructions here to download the Team App and then search for Coogee Minnows to subscribe .

This App will be used to send push notifications about important news and any notices regarding changing conditions:  http://teamapp.com/
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