Surf Life Saving is unique because it provides opportunities for members to participate or compete in a broad range of surf sport activities. These activities play an essential role in enabling members to be fit and rescue ready by training and practising in surf conditions. It is also an essential element of the recruitment and retention of members at clubs. It provides clubs with a great focal point for members to get behind their various teams and individuals throughout the competition seasons.
The SLSC Surf Sports Officer (SSO) should collaborate with the SLSC Media and Communications Officer and SLSC Membership Officer to promote the opportunities to participate in surf sports to help their members stay fit to save a life.
There are several types of surf sports disciplines available for members to participate in, such as:
- Beach events
- Board paddling
- Board riding
- Champion lifesaver
- First aid competition
- Inflatable rescue boat (IRB) competitions
- Marathons, multi-discipline and endurance events
- March past
- Patrol competition
- Pool rescue
- Rescue and resuscitation
- Ski paddling
- Still water competition (pool)
- Surf boats
- Surf swimming.
Refer to the SLSNSW website for more information on each of the different types of surf sport disciplines. Also refer to the current SLSA Surf Sports Manual for more information about surf sports competition safety and general conditions for surf sport events.