Junior Salty Summer Holiday Program

Welcome to the

Junior Salty Squad Summer Holiday Program

(3 x 'Wicked Wednesdays' for 9-14 year old swimming enthusiasts)

Get ready for three exhilarating Summer Holiday open water swimming sessions with the Junior Salty Program!

Session Dates & Times

• Wednesday 17 December 2025 – 7am–8:15am

• Wednesday 7 January 2026 – 7am–8:15am

• Wednesday 14 January 2026 – 7am–8:15am

Please note: In the event of bad weather or poor water quality, a ‘make-up’ session will be scheduled.

Based around our successful 3R Program – Reading Conditions, Relaxing in Conditions, and Ripping-In in Conditions – this block offers high-quality coaching, confidence-building, and plenty of fun. Spots are limited, and we hope you can join us!

Registrations go LIVE at 6:00pm (AEST) on Sunday, 30 November 2025
(Click the link at the bottom of the page.)

Tailored for 9–14-year-olds, this program features three action-packed Wednesday morning sessions at Tallebudgera Creek and Tallebudgera Beach.

The Junior Salty Squad Summer Program is a junior open water swimming initiative held over 3 x Wednesday morning sessions from 7:00am to 8:15am across the Summer school break.

All sessions will take place at Tallebudgera Creek and Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast (meeting on the beach in front of the Neptunes Lifesaving Club - Talle Creek).

These sessions are open to all beginning, developing and competent 9–14-year-old swimmers and ocean enthusiasts from across the Gold Coast and wider community — including swimmers, triathletes, surf lifesavers, surfers, water polo athletes, and more.

Participant Requirements

All participants must be able to swim 200m and tread water for 3 minutes in open water.

Expert surf swimming coaches Karla Gilbert, Adam Pine, and Ty Dowker will oversee and coordinate the program, ensuring a safe, well-organized, and engaging experience for all participants.

Water safety remains a top priority, with additional expert coaches joining weekly to share their knowledge and support skill development.

Cost: Only $75 for all three sessions ($25 per session + 5.5% online processing fee - total $79). Spots are limited — secure your place early!

Program Focus

The 3R Open Water Swimming Program aims to:

• Unlock Open Water Confidence

• Foster Friendships

• Build lifelong swimming knowledge, skills, and fitness in a professional, fun, and supportive environment.