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
• High Performance Camp (Fundraising will be required to achieve this)
PROGRAM FLOW
Launch Session
↓
Squad Selection
↓
Monthly Coaching Sessions
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Tag Team Heats (Club Rounds)
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Cumulative Points Competition
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Final Double Points Showdown
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Junior Development Champions
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.
WEEKEND AT SURFING AUSTRALIA’S -HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTre
The program will include a High Performance Camp experience at the HPC which will require fundraising and participation and the numbers may be limited with selection criteria.
The weekend includes accomodation and two full days of professional coaching and access to the HPC facility.
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
Facilities include:
AIS & Olympic-recognised gymnasium (full equipment inventory available)
8m x 12m Blue Mat training area for breathwork, mobility, and movement sessions
Hot and cold plunge pools by CoolSport.com
Two-person sauna
Olympic trampolines, skate ramps, and BAGJUMP airbag system
Surfing Australia Hall of Fame
The weekend has been reserved for the 11th to the 13th of September 2026.
We have strong comittment from a large number of the particiapants and fundraising will commence in June 2026 to make it happen.
Click the image and watch the video to see what a day at the facility looks like -
Check out the facility here
PROGRAM CALENDAR
Launch Session – Squad Selection
• Thursday 30 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
• Sunday 12 July – Tag Team Heat #1 (Cumulative Points Begin)
• Tuesday 21 July – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
• Thursday 30 July – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
August
• Sunday 9 August – Tag Team Heat #2
• Tuesday 18 August – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
• Thursday 27 August – Team Coaching – 4:00pm
September
HPC - Weekend 11th ot 13th September
Weekend away at Surfing Australia’s High Performance Training FACILITY.
Travel Friday, Accomodation Friday and Saturday nights, two full days of Coaching and travel back Sunday Night.
9 Barclay Drive
Casuarina, NSW 2487
• Tuesday 15 September – Team Final Prep – 4:00pm
• Thursday 24 September – Team Final Prep – 4:00pm
October
• Sunday 11 October – 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.
"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.