Award Summary
An athlete aged between 15-18 (this refers to the members age as at 30 September in the 2023/24 season) who has achieved sporting excellence in Youth and/or Open Aged Competition.
Nomination Process
Complete the ONLINE LINK and answer the questions below (with each answer no more than 400 words).
- List the competition results achieved by the Youth Athlete in the 23/24 season at championship carnivals or major surf sports events?
- Has the Youth Athlete competed in any representative teams (including international competition, if relevant) during the 23/24 season? If so, please list the team and how they contributed to the success of the team?
- In the 23/24 season how is the youth athlete a positive role model, a good sportsperson and/or an ambassador for Surf Life Saving? Do they contribute to broader lifesaving activities and engage with other members (including juniors, mentoring, coaching or officiating)?
Rule
A youth aged competitor (i.e., aged 15 to 18 years as at 30 September in a 2023/24 season) may be nominated for both the Athlete of the Year and Youth Athlete of the Year. However, only results achieved in Open Age Events and Open Age Team representation are considered for Athlete of the Year Award.
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