The testing sessions have all been completed for the 2012/13 season. This testing is an annual event and the dates for the 2013/14 season will be released early in 2013.  

Testing is open to all surf athletes that have not previously competed at an AC National Sprint Kayaking Championships. The physical tests conducted will be used to identify athletes that have the potential to be sprint kayaking World The top ranking athletes from the selection testing will be invited to join a FREE 6 month trial program where athletes will begin regular training in a kayak. Selected surf athletes will have the chance to work with the kayak coach to design a training program that complements their surf commitments and kayaking requirements. At the end of the trial program athletes will have the opportunity to be selected into the final NEDP squad through their performance at selected kayak competitions. 

Surf athletes are strongly encouraged to attend a selection testing session, especially those between 15 – 21 years old with a background in surf ski, swimming or board paddling.

No paddling experience is required. 

Interested? Register here!

Please fill in this registration form to register your interest in attending a testing session to see if you have what Australian Canoeing are looking for. More details about the testing session will be emailed to you. 

Unfortunately not all surf athletes have the opportunity to see if they have what it takes to become a champion kayaker as they are not near a canoe club.

Newcastle and the Central Coast were identified to host regional Surf & Kayak squads as these regions have a history of producing quality surf ski paddlers but with no links or pathways for these athletes to become part of the NEDP. The development of these squads will provide local surf athletes the opportunity to try sprint kayaking and become the first step these athletes take on the pathway to becoming elite sprint kayakers.

The focus of these squads will be on improving the athletes paddling technique and teaching athletes to kayak. Squad athletes will be encouraged to attend kayaking competitions such as the state championships, local regattas and National events in addition to maintaining their surf lifesaving commitments.

These squads had their first training session in mid-2012 and after only 9 months of kayaking successfully competed at the 2013 NSW state kayaking championships winning a number of medals.

Newcastle Squad

Central Coast Squad