North Shore Boardriders - Junior Development Program 2026

A structured six-month pathway designed to develop junior surfers through coaching, mentorship and team-based competition — culminating in a High Performance Camp experience.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

The North Shore Boardriders Junior Development Program brings together emerging and experienced junior surfers into mixed squads for coaching and team competition.

Across six months, surfers will participate in dedicated coaching sessions to improve individual surfing, develop competition strategies, and compete in tag team heats integrated into selected club rounds.

The program is designed to:

  • Build skills and confidence

  • Encourage mentorship between age groups

  • Introduce team-based competition tactics

  • Strengthen club culture

  • Provide a clear development pathway

WHO IT’S FOR

The program is open to:

  • North Shore Boardriders junior members under the age of 18 years

  • Mixed ability levels

  • Surfers looking to improve individual and competition skills

  • Juniors interested in team surfing

  • Surfers committed to development and participation

Squads will be selected to ensure balanced teams and a strong mentorship environment.

HOW IT WORKS

• We will select mixed squads (Two general squads for Tuesday and Thursday Training with teams to be selected from within the squads for Tag Team heats at our Club Rounds)
• Coaching sessions twice per month - (One per squad)
• Tuesday and Thursday afternoon options available
• Tag Team heats within Club Rounds
• Cumulative points championship from the heats held at the Club Rounds
• Double points in the final round
• Junior Development Team Champions crowned
• Program culminates in High Performance Camp (Fundraising will be required to achieve this)

PROGRAM FLOW

Launch Session
↓
Squad Selection
↓
Monthly Coaching Sessions
↓
Tag Team Heats (Club Rounds)
↓
Cumulative Points Competition
↓
Final Double Points Showdown
↓
Junior Development Champions
↓
High Performance Camp

TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP FORMAT

Teams will compete in Tag Team heats held within selected club rounds.

  • Cumulative points across rounds

  • Equal opportunity for both teams

  • Double points in final round

  • Comeback opportunity built into format

  • Junior Development Tag Team Champions crowned

This format encourages teamwork, strategy and real competition experience.

HIGH PERFORMANCE CAMP GOAL

The program culminates in a High Performance Camp experience at the HPC which will require fundraising and participation and the numbers may be limited with selection criteria.

Participation in the Junior Development Program includes involvement in fundraising initiatives to help support this camp, creating ownership and rewarding commitment throughout the program.

This provides juniors with:

  • Professional coaching exposure

  • Team bonding experience

  • Progression opportunity

PROGRAM CALENDAR

Launch Session – Squad Selection
• Thursday 23 April – 4:00pm (All Juniors)

May

• Tuesday 12 May – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
• Thursday 28 May – Team Coaching – 4:00pm

June

• Tuesday 16 June – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
• Thursday 25 June – Team Coaching – 4:00pm

July

• Tuesday 21 July – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
• Thursday 30 July – Team Coaching – 4:00pm

• Sunday 12 July – Tag Team Heat #1 (Cumulative Points Begin)

August

• Tuesday 18 August – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
• Thursday 27 August – Team Coaching – 4:00pm

• Sunday 9 August – Tag Team Heat #2

September – Final Round

• Tuesday 15 September – Team Final Prep – 4:00pm
• Thursday 24 September – Team Final Prep – 4:00pm

• Sunday 6 September – FINAL Tag Team Showdown (Double Points)

Program Outcome

• Junior Development / Tag Team Champions Crowned
• High Performance Camp at the HPC (Fundraising Supported)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

To assist with scheduling and squad balance, we are collecting Expressions of Interest.

The form allows juniors to:

  • Select preferred training day (Tuesday or Thursday)

  • Provide Age and Division

  • Register commitment to the program

Team selections will then be configured to create evenly matched squads for the Tag Team Heats.

register your interest here

"Expressions of interest do not guarantee placement. Squad selection will be based on creating balanced teams and ensuring the best development environment for all participants.

Parent Consent & Child Safety

Participation in the Junior Development Program will require completion of a Parent/Guardian Consent Form prior to the first coaching session.

This will include:

  • Parent/guardian consent for participation

  • Emergency contact details

  • Medical considerations (if any)

  • Media consent (optional)

  • Acknowledgement of program guidelines

  • Acceptance of club child safety requirements

North Shore Boardriders is committed to providing a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for all junior members. The program will operate in accordance with the club’s child safety and protection principles, including appropriate supervision, respectful conduct and clear communication with parents and guardians.