The program provides performance support elements to complement existing training and competition to improve athlete development with a view to:
The program provides a clear athlete and coach pathway from Club & Branch representation through to Interstate team selection.
Hunter Academy is one of five Regional Academies of Sport supporting newly established Surf Life Saving NSW Surf Sport Academies which seek to underpin future athlete and coach development in NSW.
Education Sessions including but not limited to:
Please note the level of education will be delivered based on maturity of athlete).
Strength & Conditioning:
To be eligible for selection into the RAS/HAS Surf Lifesaving Program athletes must be identified and invited by Surf Life Saving NSW.
Regional athletes have been selected 15-17 years of age and connected to their closest Regional Academy (ie. HAS)
The program will run annually where each athlete will be supported “off-beach or off-Surf” to assist in their Surf Sport discipline performance identified by Surf Life Saving NSW.
HAS will work directly with the athlete cohort to help strengthen individual performance through areas such as Strength and Conditioning as well as other education components.
Andie Widseth
Brodie Wright
Bronte Bowker
Kane Edwards
Lily Egan
Stephen Carcary
Xanthe Calov
Macy Waller
Alexis Sutherland
Alex Walker
Explore a variety of scholarship opportunities available through the Hunter Academy of Sport to support athlete development and growth:
