Junior Development - SLS Sydney

Discover our Junior Activities program, designed to nurture the future champions of Surf Life Saving. This steppingstone program caters to children aged 5 to 13, instilling in them valuable life skills and a love for the ocean.

Our Team

NameRoleClub
David LoveDirector, Youth & Junior Development Maroubra
Sandra MarshallAssistant/Deputy Director YJD Burning Palms
Aurelia SullivanJunior Manager Maroubra
VacantJunior Education Manager
VacantJunior Education Coordinator Waverley
Harrison MayJunior Education Coordinator Randwick Maroubra
VacantJunior Education Coordinator Cron Suth
VacantJunior Education Coordinator RNP
George BenhayonJunior Surf Sports Manager Maroubra
VacantJunior Surf Sports Coordinator Waverley
Griffin HincksmanJunior Surf Sports Coordinator Randwick Maroubra
VacantJunior Surf Sports Coordinator Cron Suth
VacantJunior Surf Sports Coordinator RNP

Junior Development Resources

SLSS Development Camp Participants Selection Criteria
SLSS Development Camp Minders Information
SLSS What to Bring to Development Camp
SLSS 2025/26 Pre-season Briefing: Surf Sports and Youth & Junior Development

Junior Development Announcements

Education Junior Development Lifesaving Member Services Our Team Rescue Services Surf Sports
Announcement 01: 26/27 SLSS Office Bearers, Standing Committees and Sub Committees Season 2026-2027
AOE Awards and Recognition JLOTY Junior Development
Announcement 50: 25/26 SLSS 2026 Junior and U15 Awards of Excellence Nominees & Winners
Education Governance Junior Development Lifesaving Member Services Our Team Rescue Services Surf Sports Youth
Announcement 45: 25/26 SLSS Call for Nominations for SLSS Officers and Committees

 

 

Junior Development Youth
Announcement 42: 25/26 SLSS Youth End of Season Social Event
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Junior Development Camps

Junior Members from across the Sydney Clubs come together annually for our Development Camp. These camps educate, inspire, engage and develop our junior members across all areas of Surf Life Saving, all under the banner of fun. The weekend involves fun and games in the Royal National Park for our juniors, over two nights, with no shortage of exciting and entertaining experiences.

Contact your club’s Junior Development Coordinator for our next camp details.

When we have the details of the next Camp, we’ll post a link below.

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Junior Clinics

The SLS Sydney Juniors team run Clinics throughout the season, focusing on specific areas within Surf Life Saving, which allow our juniors to experience and upskill in these fields. Whatever your interest in Lifesaving, our clinics will give you a taste, with a heavy coating of fun and laughter.

Contact your club’s Youth Development Coordinator for our next Clinic details.

We’ll post a link below when we have the details of the next Clinic.

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Junior Awards of Excellence

Our Junior lifesavers and athletes are acknowledged each year for their efforts and commitment. The best from each club are nominated against a range of categories, from surf sports, to lifesaving, with the winner progressing to represent the Branch at the State event (and potentially going on to represent at National).

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Junior Lifesaver of the Year

Each season SLS Sydney brings together the Junior Lifesavers from each of our 15 Clubs and awards the Junior Lifesaver of the Year at a standalone event, often held at our Branch Championships. This is a great initiative, with all nominees being successful at club level, and the winner going onto State as the Branch nominee for the State award (and progressing to the National level).

We’ll add a link below with all the details about nominations when we’re good to go.

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Junior Activities

Find out about the fantastic programs and activities available for our junior member, from water confidence to surf awareness

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Child Safe

The Child Safe Program assists Surf Life Saving (SLS) in our commitment to the protection of Children and Young People (CYP) from abuse, harm and exploitation.

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Member Protection and Complaints

Member protection covers the practices put in place to protect our members from discrimination, harassment, abuse and other inappropriate behaviour.

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Working with Children Check

All our lifesavings involved with our Youth require a Working with Children Check. Find out what you need to do to be able to support our Youth as well.

Juniors News

U13 Development Camp 2025
05/12/2025

U13 Development Camp 2025

Last weekend Surf Life Saving Sydney hosted our U13 Development Camp.

Junior Lifesaver of the Year Nominations Now Open
28/10/2025

Junior Lifesaver of the Year Nominations Now Open

Nominations for Surf Life Saving Sydney (SLSS) Junior Lifesaver of the Year Award are now open for 2025/26.

2025 Active and Creative Kids voucher
03/09/2025

2025 Active and Creative Kids voucher

Surf Life Saving Clubs are eligible to become providers of the Active and Creative Kids voucher offered by the NSW Government. Learn more here.

2025/26 Pre-season Briefing
23/08/2025

2025/26 Pre-season Briefing

The countdown is on! Join us next Saturday for the Sydney Branch Pre-Season Briefing.
All the info you need for the season ahead – from operations to training updates – is in Branch Circular 5.
📅 Next Saturday
📍 Details in Circular 5

2025/26 Pre-Season Briefing this Weekend
21/08/2025

2025/26 Pre-Season Briefing this Weekend

🚨 3 days to go! 🚨 This Saturday, Surf Life Saving Sydney kicks off our Pre-Season Briefing sessions.
AOE 10 Days to go
25/06/2025

AOE 10 Days to go

10 DAYS TO GO | Celebrating our Youth Nominees 👏 The future of Surf Life Saving is bright thanks to these passionate, dedicated young individuals. See you at our night of nights on 5 July 🌊

AOE Junior Wrap
04/06/2025

AOE Junior Wrap

Experience highlights from the 2025 Under 15 & Juniors Awards of Excellence!
2025 Junior Awards of Excellence
30/05/2025

2025 Junior Awards of Excellence

Surf Life Saving Sydney is excited to celebrate our incredible Junior Nominees this Saturday at the 2025 Junior Awards of Excellence!

Junior Events

17Jul
Cronulla Academy Winter Nipper Camp 2026

The Cronulla Academy Winter Nipper Camp 2026 is open to all clubs and is a fantastic opportunity for U9–U14 athletes to stay active during the off-season, build confidence in the

30Aug
SLSS Surf Sports and Youth & Junior Development Pre-season Meeting

SAVE THE DATE – This year there will be a combined in person Surf Sports and Youth & Junior Development Pre-season meeting on Sunday 30 August 2026, 9:30am @ Sydney

Last updated: August 29, 2025