2023 U17 Regional Challenge - Athlete Expression of Interest |
10th December 2023, Whangamata Beach
A new event, the U17 Regional Challenge aims to provide an exciting experience for a young group of members enthusiastic about surf sports.
The U17 Regional Challenge with provide an experience for our members to participate with, and against, their friends in a surf sports context that supports growth and retention.
By providing an intermediary step between club racing and The Invitational, this event aims to support membership retention, through providing more members and extended opportunity.
With ‘key youth influencers’ having this opportunity provided to them, combined with the social engagement function and gender equality through team composition, this event will address the current development gap within the competitive lifesaving pathway.
When: 10th December 2023
Where: Whangamata Beach
Teams selections to be managed by their respective regions.
Athlete Declaration
At the time of submitting this form:
1. I acknowledge I have read and understood the SLSNR Selection Policy and I agree to comply with it;
2. I acknowledge that I have been given access to the Sports Anti-Doping Rules made by Drug Free Sport New Zealand under the Sports Anti-Doping Act 2006 (and adopted as the SLSNZ anti-doping policy) which I have read and understood, and I agree I am bound by the provisions contained within those Rules;
3. I agree to comply with the constitution of SLSNR, together with all Regulations, Policies and reasonable directions of the Board and the Chief Executive;
4. I declare that I am a current and financial member of the SLSNZ Club named in this application;
5. I declare that I hold a current refreshed SLSNZ Lifeguard Award;
6. I declare that I am a New Zealand Citizen;
7. I acknowledge that my only right of appeal in respect of my non-selection is as set out in clause 8 of the SLSNR Selection Policy;
8. I understand that I will be required to sign the SLSNR Athlete Agreement if I am selected to a SLSNR Northern Region squad or team.
If you have any questions or need further clarity, please get in touch at zac.franich@lifesaving.org.nz.