SLSA is currently working with 3 National Sporting Organisations (NSO) – Australian Canoeing, Rowing Australia and Swimming Australia. We will publish more information on each sport as it becomes available.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for very talented athletes who can successfully transfer their athletic ability to an Olympic sport, whilst working to improve their surf performance. We want athletes who are hungry for success. We want high achievers.

No previous training in the Olympic sport is required.

What will surf lifesaving athletes gain from being selected into the NSO program?

  - Improve your surf lifesaving performances by learning from high performance coaches

  - Have your progress tested, measured and monitored, with feedback provided

  - Be given an individualised training program designed to complement your surf lifesaving commitments

What is required of surf lifesaving athletes selected into the NSO program?

  - Maintain surf lifesaving club responsibilities – proficiency, patrol hours, competitions etc.

  - Apply yourself to the training program, strive to be the best you can be

  - Maintain acceptable attendance and performance standards in the NSO program

What will surf lifesaving clubs gain from promoting the NSO program to their members?

  - A coordinated approach to training between the NSO and surf lifesaving – we will make sure that training loads are balanced and constructed to meet the athlete’s goals

  - The delivery of development clinics in your region, focusing on the development of both athletes and coaches, presented by high performance coaches from the relevant NSO.