(a) The Patrol Competition event is determined on a point score basis with the team scoring the highest points being declared the winner. The total maximum points available are 120.
(b) Teams must participate in 50% or more of the physical events and attempt all theory, resuscitation, and scenario tasks so as not to be disqualified from the event. In the event of injury or illness that results in the indisposition of a team member, teams may continue in the event with less than the optimal number of team members but will score zero points in the Surf Teams Race if they cannot participate with a full team.
(c) If for some reason the team (or team member/s) do not correctly complete (or complete within the time limit) a section or component, the team will not be disqualified from the total Patrol Competition event. In this case the team will be given zero points for that section/component of the event.
(d) The competition will consist of the following sections and points allocation:
(i) Physical Skills
- Surf Teams (10 points maximum)
- Board/Tube Rescue Relay Race (10 points maximum)
(ii) Theory
- Theory (written paper) (20 points maximum)
- Resuscitation – Live Patient Assessment and Manikin Resuscitation (20 points maximum)
(iii) Scenario Task
- Lifesaving task (60 points maximum)
- Details of the sections and components are as detailed in the following paragraphs.