Surf Lifesaving Australia is excited to announce that the Youth Officials Award is now active. This initiative allows young members, 13 years and older, to become accredited surf sport officials, and can officiate at either youth carnivals (Core Officials) or at all age carnivals (Technical Officials).
By lowering the minimum age, more young people can now step into officiating roles, increasing the opportunities for members who are looking for a non-competitive pathway in surf sports.

Pathways Through this award, young members will be given the option to become a Core Official or a Technical Official, depending on the age of the competitors that they wish to support. Please note that some clubs, branches or states/territory may elect not to offer both options, requiring youth officials to undertake the Technical Official course only. eLearning Access All officials aged 13-21 years will be issued eLearning at no cost to the participant, ensuring accessible training and development for young members. See over for youth official guidelines
Further Information Should further information be required please contact the Tracey Bloxsom at: tracey.bloxsom@sls.com.au