Competition Evaluations

From the age of 7 (U8), juniors may begin to compete in inter‐club competition. To ensure all junior members who wish to compete have the ability, strength, and fitness standard to complete the course, they must be able to complete the junior competition evaluation for their age group.

The junior competition evaluation is based on the swim competition distances as set out in the current SLSA Surf Sports Manual for that age group and is a standard in the form of an open water swim. Individual branches may have a higher standard for their competition evaluation. Contact the relevant branch office for confirmation.

Before Junior Activities Members can complete the Junior Competition Evaluation they must complete the Junior Preliminary Skills Evaluation (Pool Swim and Run-Swim-Run). We ask that all clubs please in the first instance, process their competition evaluations through the SLSA Nipper App. Paper versions are still available for this season.

All competition evaluations must be swum a majority using overarm stroke to ensure competency for carnivals.

Below you will find record keeping documents for competition evaluations:

Group competition and RSR evaluation form

Group Competition evaluation form