SLSCs can hold various intra-SLSC, inter-SLSC and modified format surf sports competitions to enhance member participation, showcase their lifesaving skills and allow for varying levels of competitiveness.
The latest SLSA Surf Sports Manual provides an overview of the general competition conditions, types of competition events and competition administrative requirements for SLS competitive surf sports. It also includes information about what to do when situations may arise that may give rise to protests and/or appeals and/or disciplinary matters.
While eligibility for SLS member competition will still require a minimum number of patrol hours, SLSCs can formally recognise other services as a component of the eligibility criteria. CMT members should refer to the SLSNSW Regulations concerning these criteria.
SLSNSW branches deliver several inter-branch events for competitive SLSNSW members, such as the NSW Inter-branch Championships. SLSNSW delivers many State Premiership and Championship events on a rotating roster including IRB and pool rescue events. Other major SLSNSW events include the SLSNSW State Championships and the SLSNSW Country Championships that are held annually. Clubs and branches seeking to conduct any events open to multiple clubs should refer to the SLSNSW Regulations with respect to sanctioning requirements to conduct such events.
In preparing to apply for sanction, clubs and branches should consider the Annual Calendar Of Events to ensure alignment with other events and avoid clashes. SLSCs should also work with their local SLSNSW branch other SLSCs in their region when planning events to prevent athletes from choosing between two different events on the same day. For example, an SLSC multi-discipline event at the same time as a single-discipline event at another near-by SLSC. They should also help ensure there is sufficient rest time for athletes between events.
The results for all SLS competitions at an SLS branch, state and national level are made available on the SLSNSW results webpage to download as a PDF file. Any protests or appeals to competition results, and any surf sport disciplinary action, should be managed as per the rules within section 14 of the latest SLSA Surf Sports Manual and as per the SLSA Complaint Resolution Policy.
Refer to the SLSNSW website for more information on the following key surf sport competitions:
- Aussies
- NSW Age Championships
- NSW Country Championships
- NSW Inclusive Championships
- NSW Interbranch Championships
- NSW IRB Championships
- NSW Lifesaving Championships
- NSW Masters Championships
- NSW Open Championships
- NSW Pool Rescue Championships
- NSW Surf Boat Championships
- Other surf sport events
The SLSNSW website will provide the following information for each SLSNSW surf sports event in the one place online:
- Event overview
- Date, location, and event map
- Daily schedules, e.g., list events and their running schedules
- Team lists including names of different teams and their members (no private information)
- Draws (event heat and lane numbers)
- Online forms, e.g., application to participate, team or athlete substitution, late entries
- Official appointments (who will be officiating different events and where)
- Rosters for event personnel, e.g., water safety personnel, RWC and IRB crew.
- Merchandise available to purchase
- Final event info guide to download
- Event risk assessment and safety information
- Surf sport events results
Note: It is essential to remember any person may become a ‘competitive member’, irrespective of their stage of development, skill, and fitness level.