Members of SLSA who are in the U17 and above age category (i.e., upon reaching 15 years of age as at 30th September in a competition year) and meet the membership requirements detailed in Rules 2.2.1 and 2.2.2 may contest open and/or Senior age in individual and team events.

Note 1: For Open age members the relevant award is the SLSA Bronze Medallion.

Note 2: For participation in IRB and First Aid Competition refer to Section 3.

Note 3: For participation in surf boat events refer Section 5.

Note 4: For participation in March Past events refer to Section 10.