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SLSSA Surf Sports High Performance Training Academy
Athlete Eligibility and Expression of Interest – Tier 2
C15064
Surf Sports
Presidents, Secretaries, Competition Officers, Captains
23rd September 2015
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Due to the overwhelming response to the EOI for athletes to be part of the SLSSA Surf Sport High
Performance Academy, the decision has been made to include a Tier 2 of athletes this season. For
more information on the Academy please see Circular C15057.
Selected / Identified athletes will be provided with the opportunity to participate in the ‘Academy’
with the primary aim of attaining the conditioning, skills and knowledge to improve performances on
a national stage and therefore athletes need to be of a standard capable of competing at the
national level. The program has been designed to achieve several primary objectives including:
 Recognise the past performances of HP athletes and provide them with ongoing assistance
and support.
 Encourage and motivate existing and aspiring HP athletes to aim for constant improvement.
 To enhance the performances of SLSSA athletes at National competitions.
 Increase the number of SA athletes winning medals at Australian Surf Life Saving
Championships.
 Increase the profile of Surf Sports athletes for personal, club and state benefit.
 To complement the coaching athletes receive at club level.
 To provide specialist training, education or services that may not be delivered at club level.
 To provide athletes with access to current sporting education, technology and facilities.
The program will provide support to enhance not only the athlete’s daily training environment but
also include components such as:
 Information and education on sports psychology, nutrition and hydration.
 All aspects of training and competition recovery.
 Access to support services to ensure athletes maintain a healthy, balanced life style.
 Planning training, post training, post racing, warm ups etc.
 Video analysis.
 Testing and measuring performance.
Via our program partners in the SA Aquatic and Leisure Centre and Flinders University we will also
look at as specific training opportunities through swimming, gym and recovery programs. Although
athletes will still be training with their club, other associated sessions (e.g. board, ski, iron and
beach) may be offered via specific coaches (e.g. Phil Clayton) when available. All efforts will be
made to coordinate with club training programs. Tier 2 athletes will have access to most of these
services but in a group setting rather than 1:1 as per Tier 1. Details of services will be provided
once all applications have been assessed.
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Tier 1 athletes have been selected based on the following criteria. The same criteria will be used to
assess applications for Tier 2 but obviously expectations will not be quite as high. If you have
already submitted an application there is no need to submit another one. Your existing one will be
assessed with any new applications for Tier 2. The following should be addressed on the form below.
o Results at most recent Australian Championships.
o Results in individual discipline at the Interstate championships.
o Consistent medallists at relevant individual events at SA State Championships.
o Other relevant previous results.
o Demonstrated commitment and adherence to all relevant Codes of Conduct.
o Demonstrated commitment to surf sports and to surf life saving competitions and
training. Not a member of any other relevant high performance program.
o Demonstrated commitment to SLSSA and to being a positive role model. Proficient,
financial, competing member of an SA club.
o Special consideration by selectors is available for quantified injury or illness affecting
performances.
Selection will be based on the above and the State and Representative Teams Management Group
along with the ‘Academy’ Management Group will make recommendations to the Surf Sport
Standing Committee.
Initially the Academy will be targeted at age groups for Australian Championships and State Team
(Open, U19 and limited number of U17).
Once the Academy is established work will begin on defining development pathways for the juniors
in to the Academy during 2016 (U15 and below). This will potentially lead to two squads with a
Senior Squad (Tier 1 and Tier 2) and a Youth or Development Squad in 2016.
Athletes may be required to attend functions, carnivals or other events and act as role models,
providing mentoring and encouragement for young and developing athletes. Athletes must apply
for positions in the program and indicate that they are committed to the responsibilities of the
program and sign an athlete agreement.
Athletes in the program must continue to train and perform at the appropriate level in relevant
State and National competitions unless injured or otherwise incapacitated for short periods.
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Expression of Interest – SLSSA SURF SPORTS HIGH PERFORMANCE TRAINING ACADEMY – TIER 2.
Please detail your best recent results. Application close Thursday October 1st and are must be sent
to Carly Hogg (carly.hogg@surflifesavingsa.com.au ) or at the address above.
First Name
Last Name
Date of birth
Age group
Male / Female
(please circle)
Address
State
Postcode
Phone (H)
Phone (W)
Phone (M)
Fax
Email
Best Recent Result
Date
Event
Any other relevant information
Location
Discipline
Result
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