Wāhine on Water - Bay of Plenty
Event Details
Sun 19 May 9:00AM
Papamoa Surf Lifesaving Club, 561 Papamoa Beach Rd, Papamoa, Eastern - Bay of Plenty
Event Contact:
Robynne Cabusao
Tel: 027 457 1019
Email: robynne.cabusao@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
Wāhine on Water
Calling all female lifeguards, our first Wāhine on Water event for 2024 has been locked in and we’re looking forward to seeing you all at Papamoa SLSC on Sunday 19th May.
This is an IRB development day, targeted at females from all clubs, who would like to spend a fun day in an IRB learning tips from some of the best female IRB drivers in the region. Wāhine on Water promotes a fun, supportive and non-intimidating environment for you to give it a go, sharpen up your skills or simply make some new friends in surf.
You do not need to have any experience in the IRB to attend this event, you’ll be supported, regardless of your experience, to learn in a safe and supportive environment and to choose the activities that you’d like to take part in.
*** Limited places available. Registrations close at 5pm on Sunday 14th April 2024 ***
To register as a candidate, mentor or instructor: https://forms.gle/9VCMzGzHGvR4Frs47
Watch this short clip to find out more about the Wāhine on Water initiative: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShtxTxwVJLA
Contact Robynne Cabusao for more details:
027 457 1019 / robynne.cabusao@surflifesaving.org.nz
027 457 1019 / robynne.cabusao@surflifesaving.org.nz
Why is it happening?
In 2019, 50% of Surf Lifeguards were female, yet only 28% of our IRB drivers were female. This is something SLSNZ and the Wāhine on Water group are looking to address through peering inexperienced lifeguards with an experienced female IRB mentor. The intention of the networking day is to provide females more time in IRBs in a supportive, low stress environment.
In 2019, 50% of Surf Lifeguards were female, yet only 28% of our IRB drivers were female. This is something SLSNZ and the Wāhine on Water group are looking to address through peering inexperienced lifeguards with an experienced female IRB mentor. The intention of the networking day is to provide females more time in IRBs in a supportive, low stress environment.