Youth

Young people are the future of lifesaving and SLSQ aims to provide our younger with the opportunity to make friends and learn new skills in an enjoyable environment.

There are many ways that you can be involved in lifesaving and there are heaps of programs and activities that SLSQ run to help keep you motivated, keep you involved, and that help you get ahead in life outside lifesaving! Clubs and branches also run social activities and programs that help you get fitter and stronger in the water and on the sand, and also teach vital leadership and teamwork skills.

Clubs, branches, and SLSQ each have different programs running aimed at youth. Check back regularly to see what each programs have been organised near you. Also check out the SLSQ calendar on the home page for any interesting youth activities coming up.

The state programs below are designed specifically to help you develop both within and outside of lifesaving:

YIPs - Youth Involvement Program
An incentive-based rewards program which awards you points for all the activities you do and gets you prizes for your efforts. Even the simplest things like turning up to training or patrol are rewarded!

State Youth Excellence Program (15-17 years)
A 2.5 day trip away from your comfort zone. We will take you on a journey to work on communication, leadership, team work, and friendship! The program will be themed to make it even more interesting along the way.

State Leadership Excellence Program (18-25 years)
A slightly more serious program than the Youth Excellence Program you are older and can take on more responsibility now so this 2.5 day trip away will show you the bigger picture of lifesaving. It’s time for a leadership challenge!

SLSQ is committed to ensure the protection, safety and welfare of our young participants and believe that the safety and welfare of children and youth is our main consideration. For more information about the SLSQ Child and Youth Risk Management Strategy please, click here.