Junior Teams and Squads
The 2008-2009 Emerging Athletes Program is currently calling for expressions of interest from interested competitiors. Please refer to our Surf Sports section of the website - specifically Sydney Teams and Squads for further information.
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Sydney Branch Junior - Emerging Athlete Program (EAP)
Primary Purpose
Emerging athletes are the source of our future success at Surf lifesaving Sydney. 
Providing support to athletes progressing along the athletic pathway now will help secure better results in the future. The Emerging Athlete Program (EAP) is an integrated program for talented athletes identified as future surf sport competitors and potential representatives within the sport. The program will recognise and identify current and future coaching staff.
The program is designed to provide recognition and motivate athletes to achieve their full potential within the sport.
“Emerging Athlete Program” (E.A.P) - Aims
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To identify athletes age in the U/12, U/13 and U/14 age divisions with ambition to reach their full potential in relation to Surf Sports.
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Improving the quality of athletes
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Improve “depth” of athletic pool
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Encourage and motivate suitable athletes for selection into SLSNSW or SLSA high performance surf sport squads
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To establish clear pathways for Sydney Surf Branch Team Selection
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To encourage link between coaches, club and Branch
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To identify Coaches and Trainers for Branch Team Purposes
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To provide quality coaching with identifiable coaching personal
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To improve coaching standards Development and provide a 'benchmark' for the athletes to gauge their individual performance against other individuals in the Branch.
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Development and provide a 'benchmark' for the athlete to gauge their individual performance against other individuals in the Branch.
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