(a) In the Open event, all six members of the team shall contest this component of the event. In the U/17 event, all four members of the team shall contest this component of the event.
The theory section will consist of a 20 Multiple Choice Questions Test Paper on general surf lifesaving, patrol requirements, communication, basic first aid and surf awareness, based on questions drawn from the current edition of the SLSA Public Safety and Aquatic Rescue Manual and relevant to the minimum qualifications required to compete in the event. Each team member will receive the same paper and each will individually complete the paper.
(c) A total time limit of 15 minutes will be allowed.
(d) To determine the total points in the Open event, all team members’ correct answers shall be added and then divided by 6 to give a score out of 20.
(e) To determine the total points in the U/17 event, all team members’ correct answers shall be added and then divided by 4 to give a score out of 20.