TALENT UNLSHD Applications Open

Published on 08/01/2026

Applications are now open for the TALENT UNLSHD National Squad.

A national junior development squad with a mission to identify, nurture, and develop the next generation of Australian female surfing talent — while building a strong, sustainable national coaching network that empowers and supports long-term success.

Applications are now open for U14, U16, and U18 athletes, closing 26 January at 5:00pm (AEDT).

The twelve selected athletes will attend two high-performance national development camps, featuring peer-to-peer learning, technical and tactical coaching, physical preparation support, and performance mindset development. All travel and camp expenses are covered.

Camp One: 23–26 February 2026
Camp Two: 3–6 August 2026

Located at Surfing Australia’s High Performance Centre

Selection Criteria HERE
Apply Now HERE

Leihani Kaloha Zoric. Credits: Andrew Shield / Surfing Australia

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