Surf Life Saving

Program Overview

The GCAS Surf Life Saving Program takes place in August & September each year.

The surf lifesaving program will be lead by Surf Life Saving Queensland with the intent of developing the athlete’s understanding of performance and the necessities of improving performance.

We are also proud to be able to partner with the state Association to offer young athletes the opportunity to further their knowledge in how they can improve their performance.

Selection Process

As the Academy is working with the state surf lifesaving body athletes will be selected within the Association.  Should any athletes be interested in the program please contact us and we can direct your enquiry on to the the state association for consideration.

Successful athletes are announced on the GCAS website after the application closing date.

The Pathway

Athletes will be selected from local Surf Lifesaving clubs on their competition merits and ability / potential.   Athletes will be selected to undertake training and education sessions which will assist in their development to represent at state and national levels.

Eligibility

To be eligible for a GCAS surf lifesaving position in the program, athletes must:

Nominated by the state association.

Be currently residing in the Gold Coast City Council or joining Shires

Be a current registered member of Surfing QLD

Be a current financial member of a local association;

Be committed to improving their performance in the hope of representation at high levels.

Athlete Benefits

COST

A levy will be applicable to successful athletes and covers the full cost of participation the program, the GCAS polo shirt and a family ticket (3 pax) to the GCAS Annual Awards Evening.

Whilst this amount is billed to the individual, clubs are encouraged to assist where possible in covering or part covering the costs of the program.

In addition to regular scheduled beach / in water training, skill and personal development sessions athletes will receive:

– Core education sessions

– A GCAS polo

– Guest coaching and education sessions

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