FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Everything you need to know
How do I become a member?
Wave Slaves currently has a waiting list please email waveslaves@newquaysurf.club to join.
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How much is membership?
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£18
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When do I have to renew my membership?
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Membership renewal is due every February, this applies even if you started half way through the previous year.
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How do I pay for membership?
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All payments will be processed by direct debit. When membership is due you will be emailed a sign up link. Once you have completed this and accepted your place a second email will be sent to you with sub payment set up details.
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Why do I need membership?
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Wave Slave Club Membership means that you, the committee and instructors are covered under insurance to run and take part in activities.
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How much are sessions?
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Each session is £6.50
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How do I pay for club sessions?
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Club sessions are paid for by direct debit. Each session is £6.50 and paid for in monthly blocks - be aware these monthly blocks vary between £24-£32.50 depending on the month. Direct debit payments will be taken on the 28th of each month and are paid in advance, for example 28th March payment will be for sessions running in April. If we do not receive your subs on time, you can not attend club sessions until we do.
If I’m away do I still need to pay for club sessions?
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Yes, this holds your place at the club.
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Are there any pay breaks for subs?
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No, due to abuse of pay breaks in previous years, causing the club to lose money and holding places without attendance or paying, preventing new members from joining, the committee voted to stop pay breaks. Instead we will not run club on the October half term, Christmas Break, February Half Term or Easter Break. We will run all May Bank holidays, Half Term and all through the summer break.
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What age can I sign my child up for Wave Slaves?
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Our current minimum age is 8, this is set by the National Governing Body Surfing England. Under 8’s are welcome to add their name to the waiting list to join after the 8th birthday.
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What swimming ability should my child have to take part?
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All members must be able to swim a minimum 50m in a recognised stroke. This is a rule set by the National Governing Body - Surfing England. This is for the safety of members and instructors, as well as being an essential skill when living by the sea. Members and club staff/volunteers are not insured if members can not swim 50m. All members must either attend a club swim assessment date send a copy of a 50m or level 5 and above swimming badge/certificate or letter from a swimming teacher must be presented when accepting your club place.
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What equipment do I need?
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You will need your own wetsuit, boots, gloves and hoods. Surfboards are provided by the club, but you are allowed to bring your own. Wetsuit, boots, gloves and hoods are available to hire for each session at an extra cost of £1 per item - this must be pre-booked by the day before you need them.
What kind of wetsuit do I need?
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We recommend buying a 5mm or full (long sleeve, long arms) winter wetsuit.
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What time are sessions?
Club sessions usually meet at 5:30pm. Times do vary at the beginning and end of the season due to fading daylight. Times may also differ on high tide activity days and special events.
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What time of year does club run?
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All year! We surf from March - October and train in the pool November - February.
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Where do we meet for each session?
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Surf sessions are currently running from South Fistral. Please sign in with the nominated committee member on Esplanade Green where you can pick up your equipment. High tide sessions will meet at the activity location. Please keep an eye out on our Facebook page and Facebook group for updates.
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Do I need to stay for the entire time my child is at a club session?
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No, you will need to sign your child in and out for every session but you do not need to stay at the beach. Usual drop off time is between 5:30/5:45pm and pick up time is 7/7:30pm. If you have signed to give your child permission to walk home, club members may sign themselves in and out.
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How many members are there?
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The club currently has the capacity for 100 members. This is split into two groups, one attending Mondays and one attending Thursdays.
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How many members are in each group?
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Members are grouped by age (year they were born - not school year) and ability. There is a maximum 8 members to 1 instructor.
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How many instructors will be at each session?
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We have 6 qualified instructors that will be present at most club sessions, as well as lifeguard qualified volunteers.
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My child has never surfed before, will they be ok to join club?
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No experience is necessary to join. Our instructors are experienced in teaching all ages and abilities.
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Will my child be in water out of their depth?
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Possibly. If a member has demonstrated they can swim 200m or more and they have the ability to paddle their board ‘out back’ the instructors will allow them to paddle out of their depth. This will be at the instructors professional discretion and not the decision of the member or parent/guardian.
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What will my child learn at Wave Slaves?
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Surfing! We are mainly a surf club and will teach surfing at all levels from complete beginner to advanced ‘out back’. Surfing is not just learning to stand up on a surfboard - this is just the beginning. Other sessions will include beach safety, life saving skills, sea rescue skills as well as beach school, fun pool, climbing, skating and Monster SUP.