Surf Life Saving NSW

2023 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championships
2023-07-07 - 2023-07-09 | Ocean Beach SLSC, 176 The Esplanade, Umina Beach, NSW, 2257
The 2023 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championships will take place across three epic days of racing at Ocean Beach SLSC.

2023 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
2023-08-26 18:00 - 23:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence celebrates the incredible people in our organisation and the impact they have on their clubs, fellow members, and in their local communities. With 21 awards on offer at this year’s celebrations, finalists from across the state will be recognised for their commitment, passion, and hard work.

Thanks to our Premium Sponsor D1 Store for their support of the 2023 Awards of Excellence.

Event Details
Venue: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth, 61-101 Phillip Street Sydney
Date: Saturday 26th August 2023
Time: Doors open at 6:00pm with proceedings starting at 6:30pm sharp
Dress code: Cocktail

Ticketing
Members can purchase tickets via Try Booking using a credit card or PayPal account.
Each ticket includes a three-course meal and drinks package including beer, wine and soft drink.
Get tickets here.
Individual tickets – $125.00
Group of 10 tickets – $1,200.00
Clubs or Branches who wish to be invoiced for the cost of tickets can contact Jordan Ingham-Rhodes on 9471 8000 or memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au
Ticket cancellation or names changes can only be made before 11th August 2023. After this date no refund or changes can be made. Please contact the SLSNSW Membership Team at memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au should you require any support.

Accommodation
The following hotels are located close to the venue. For budget friendly accommodation that is also central to bus and train services we recommend The Mercure Sydney Wynyard.

Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Ph: 02 9228 9188
E:  h3665@sofitel.com
W: https://www.sofitelsydney.com.au/
Code offer: 10% off for attendees when booking via phone or email quoting the code SLS260823.

The Tank Stream Hotel
Ph: (02) 8222 1200
W: https://www.stgileshotels.com/the-tank-stream

The Grand Hotel
Ph: (02) 9114 7318
E: thegrand@merivale.com
W: https://merivale.com/stay/thegrandhotel/

Parking
Parking for Sofitel Sydney Wentworth is located off Bligh Street and is operated by Wilson Car Parking, with an entry height of 2.10m. Details on costs can be found here.
Other parking stations available nearby:

Secure Parking Aurora Place: 100 Phillip Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Wilson Parking Chifley Tower: 2 Chifley Square, Sydney NSW 2000

Beach Flag & Sprint Training Day at Wanda SLSC
2023-09-16 09:00 - 15:00 | Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Wanda SLSC invites beach competitors from U12 – Open to join them at their inaugural Beach Flag & Sprint Training Day. The day is set to be full of round robin activities including:

Beach flag technique & turns
Video footage & motivation
Explosive power
Baton changes
Fitness/Workout/Boxercise
Beach sprint starts & technique
Stretching techniques

Event Details
Date: 16 September 2023
Location: Wanda SLSC
Entries: Email interest to clubhouse@wandaslsc.com.au

The Burley Griffin Gift: 10KM Surfboat & Surf Ski Race
2023-09-30 | Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
A 10km Surfboat and Surf Ski Race held on the iconic Lake Burley Griffin, held in time-trial format.
DIVISIONS • Men & Women • Surfboats: Open, Veterans (+35) & U23 • Surf skis: Open
Event Details
Date: 30 September 2023
Time: Sweeps Briefing 10am, Race start 10:30am
Registrations: Close 27 September 2023. Register here
Entry Fee: $125 per boat, $30 per surf ski.
More Information
Rolling seats allowed in surfboats. All competitors must be a registered member of a surf life saving club.
Boats launch from Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton ACT.
Presentations and lucky door-prizes, 1pm at Capital Brewing Co.
Follow the event on Facebook (@Burley.Griffin.Gift) or find more information at www.burley-griffin-gift.com.au.
Supported by Broulee Surfers SLSC

Infront Board Bash
2023-10-07 | Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, 36a Geralle Street, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Surf Life Sydney are bringing the Infront Board Bash to Cronulla SLSC!
The Infront Board Bash is a board only carnival for U11-U13’s that consists of three events; Enduro, Standard Course & Dash to Beach.
Event Details
Date: Saturday 7 October
Location: Cronulla SLSC
Entries: Please enter via SEMS before Tuesday 3 October

Sydney Water Series
2023-10-21 08:00 - 2023-11-25 17:00 | Various
The Sydney Water Series is back for another year!
Dates and Locations
Round 1: Saturday 21 October – Warilla Barrack Point SLSC
Round 2: Saturday 4 November – Kiama Downs SLSC
Round 3: Saturday 18 – Sunday 19 November – Bulli SLSC
Round 4: Saturday 25 November – Wollongong SLSC

Tradies One Club Surf Carnival
2023-10-28 | Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Wanda SLSC presents its 7th annual Tradies One Club Surf Carnival
Cash and prizes on offer, including an Infront Nipper Board and many lucky draw prizes to be WON!
Entries
Clubs are to submit entries online via sems.sls.com.au by midnight Wednesday 18 October 2023.

Dean Mercer Dash
2023-10-29 | Thirroul SLSC, The Esplanade, Thirroul, NSW, 2515, Australia
The “Dean Mercer Dash” is back for another year.
It is an endurance board paddle event in honour of Thirroul SLSC Life Member Dean Mercer OAM and is open to competitors U14 and up. Entries via sems close Wednesday 25 October.

Kracka Challenge 2023
2023-11-05 | Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club, 118 Ungala Rd, Blacksmiths, NSW, 2281, Australia
The iconic Kracka Challenge, hosted by Swansea Belmont SLSC, is back for 2023.
Open to competitors from U9s to U17s with Ironperson, Board and Dash for Cash Swims. Always a great day of racing with over $8,000 worth of prizes up for grabs. Entries close 27 October. Enter via raceroster.com

South Maroubra U8 Nipper Carnival 2023
2023-11-11 | South Maroubra SLSC, Arthur Byrne Reserve, 1R Marine Parade, Maroubra, NSW, 2035, Australia
South Maroubra SLSC is hosting their U8 Nipper Carnival on Saturday 11 November.
Entries are open via sems and close 7 November.

2023/24 Nutri-Grain IronMan/IronWoman Series Trial
2023-11-11 08:00 - 2023-11-12 17:00 | Tugun SLSC, 29 Oconnor Street, Tugun, QLD, 4224, Australia
The 2023/24 Nutri-Grain IronMan/IronWoman Series Trial will be held at Tugun SLSC, QLD on 11-12 November.
Entries for the Trial of the Nutri-Grain IronMan/IronWoman Series close at 5pm, Wednesday, 1 November 2023. No entries will be accepted after this date or on the day of competition. More information on wildcards and athlete information can be found below.

10th Annual Cronulla SLSC Short Course Carnival
2023-11-18 | Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, 36a Geralle Street, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
The annual Cronulla Short Course Carnival is back for its 10th year.
A true all age carnival for Open, Juniors and Masters + an inclusive events program.

Coffs Craft Carnival
2023-11-25 | Coffs Harbour SLSC, 23 Surf Club Road, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450, Australia
Coffs Harbour SLSC is excited to be holding the 50th Coffs Craft Carnival.
The carnival includes Board, Ski and Iron events. All entries must be entered via sems, and marshalling will begin 7:30am.

Coogee Island Challenge Ocean Swim
2023-11-26 07:30 - 12:00 | Coogee Beach, Coogee, NSW, 2034, Australia
The Coogee Island Challenge spring edition is the first ‘cut of the cake’ for swimmers looking to take on this epic island journey swim, with its autumn equivalent having been held in April.
A Swimmers Sanctuary – The waters off Wedding Cake Island are a swimmer’s sanctuary. On an ideal calm morning, clarity around the Island can provide a sensory overload, with hours to be spent exploring an abundance of sea life and rock formations. The event offers three ocean swim distances, an 800m Junior Dash and a 1km course in the relative safety of the bay, and the 2.4km main event, the later two distances for swimmers aged 13 years and over.

2023 NSW Interbranch Championships
2023-12-02 - 2023-12-03 | Fingal Beach SLSC, 3 Marine Drive, Fingal Bay, NSW, 2315, Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW are delighted to announce the 2023 NSW Interbranch Championships will be hosted by Hunter Branch at Fingal Beach SLSC.
The Championships will be held on 2 – 3 December, 2023.

2023 Beach Stormers Series
2023-12-09 | North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Dunningham Park, Kingsway, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to confirm the following rounds, dates, and venues for the 2023 NSW Beach Stormers Series.
Round 1: North Steyne SLSC, 21 October 2023
Round 2: Coogee SLSC, 4 November 2023
Round 3: Merewether SLSC, 18 November 2023
Round 4: North Cronulla SLSC, 9 December 2023

Surf Life Saving Central Coast Infront Surf Slam
2023-12-09 | Avoca Beach SLSC, 10 Vine Street, Avoca Beach, NSW, 2251, Australia
Surf Life Saving Central Coast is proud to announce the 2nd annual ‘SLSCC Infront Surf Slam’ carnival. The carnival has $8100 worth of
cash and prizes to be won with the hallmark event being the Open Mixed Taplin Event.
All entries submitted via sems. Entries close 9am 6 December.

North Cronulla Christmas Surf Boats Carnival 2023
2023-12-16 - 2023-12-17 | North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Dunningham Park, Kingsway, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
North Cronulla are hosting a Christmas Surf Boats Carnival on 16-17 December.
Entry and event info can be found in the flyer below. Entries close Wednesday 13 December.

Wamberal SLSC Race One Junior Iron Person
2024-01-07 | Wamberal Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Dover Rd, Wamberal, NSW, 2260, Australia
The Wamberal SLSC Race One Junior Iron Person is back for its 23rd year.
Race One is joing the ranks in support of the carnival this year, providing two nipper boards & two racing mals for lucky draw prizes on the day. Entries are now open via sems.

2024 Interstate Surf Life Saving Championships
2024-01-11 | Maroubra SLSC, 5R Marine Parade, Maroubra, NSW, 2035
Australia’s finest Surf Lifesavers will represent their State and showcase their lifesaving skills in an elite lifesaving sports competition.
The Australian Interstate Championships see the best of the best battle it out in IronMan and IronWoman racing, board races, ski races, taplin relays, rescue events, beach flags and beach sprints, all to help their State and team to compete to the best of their ability. Interstate is about State pride, team spirit and most of all, having a lot of fun.
NSW Team List

Athlete Club

Noah SteinerWanda

Jemma SmithNewport

Charlie Verco Newport

Analise Kibble Newport

Bailey CluesNewport

Britney Pierce Wanda

Nathan Jay Cronulla

Georgia Singleton Manly

Sam ZustovichMollymook

Alex Rampoldi North Cronullla

Noah Maggs Newport

Olivia Clues Newport

Alex Walker Cooks Hill

Pipi Te Pania Newport

Dylan Porteous Wanda

Kaitlin Rees Swansea Belmont

Luke Higgs North Curl Curl

Phoebe Doran Swansea Belmont

Kobe Sorensen North Cronulla

Emerson Leadbetter Swansea Belmont

Jack StewartNorth Curl Curl

Charli BarbourNewport

Maddix Burke Warilla Barrack Point

Charlotte BowmerWanda

Phoenix Preston Cudgen Headland

Lily Egan Cooks Hill

Chris Kondilios South Maroubra

Kaitlyn WilliamsNorth Cronullla

Henry Whitehead Manly

Lisa Derz Newport

Will Munro Cooks Hill

Sophie Clues Newport

Jacob Chalmers Manly

Sadie Maggs Newport

Riley Gough The Lakes

Marli MayneSouth Maroubra

Super Surf Teams League 2024
2024-01-12 - 2024-01-14 | Maroubra SLSC, 5R Marine Parade, Maroubra, NSW, 2035
The Super Surf Teams League is a festival of team-based surf sport action.
Fifteen teams comprising of four male and four female athletes represent regions across Australia on a national level.
Each round of the Super Surf Teams League features traditional Ski, Swim, Board and Beach events, as well as mixed-gender relays. The blue-ribbon event is the Mixed Ocean M Relay, which features all eight team members.
NSW will be represented by 5 teams; Central Coast/Hunter Orcas, Northern NSW Dolphins, Sydney Northern Beaches Rays, Southern NSW Penguins, Sydney Sharks.
View the full team lists below.

Manly Nipper Nats 2024
2024-01-14 | Manly Life Saving Club, Ashburner St &, S Steyne, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
Manly Nipper Nats is back again!
The All Australian Junior Surf Carnival is for both beach and water competitors aged U9-U14. All event and entry info can be found here.

North Cronulla’s Australia Day Junior Iron Person Classic
2024-01-26 | North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Dunningham Park, Kingsway, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
North Cronulla is hosting their Australia Day Junior Iron Person Classic for U9-U15.
SEMS is now open for entries. Entries close 11pm, Monday 22 January 2024. See event flyer below for more information.

2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships
2024-01-26 - 2024-01-28 | Warilla Barrack Point SLSC, 7b Osborne Parade, Warilla, NSW, 2528, Australia
Showcasing athletes from the 6 country branches across NSW, the 2024 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships will be held at Warilla Barrack Point SLSC on the 26-28 January 2024.

Weekend @ the Roy
2024-01-27 - 2024-01-28 | Collaroy SLSC, 1054 Pittwater Rd, Collaroy, NSW, 2097, Australia
Collaroy SLSC will be hosting its first ever “Weekend @ the Roy” featuring R&R, March Past and Open Surf Boats on Saturday 27th January and Young Guns Surf Boats on Sunday 28th January.

Rainbow Beaches 2024
2024-02-16 - 2024-03-03 | Various Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout NSW, NSW, Australia
From Feb 16th to March 3rd 2024, a number of surf clubs across the state will be holding Rainbow Beach days. These events will feature a variety of activities to showcase that Surf Life Saving is for everyone and everyone is welcome at the beach.
For more information on this initiative and resources available, check out the Lifesavers with Pride event page here

2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your local club
2024-03-01 08:00 - 2024-03-17 17:00 | Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, N Steyne & Collingwood St, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
dates are set for the 2024 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your local club.

Championships
Date
Location

Champion Lifesaver
1-2 March
Freshwater SLSC

Champion Patrol
3 March
Freshwater SLSC

First Aid Competition
9-10 March
Freshwater SLSC

Age Champs
7-10 March
Queenscliff SLSC

Inclusive Champs
10 March
Queenscliff SLSC

Masters Champs
13-14 March
Queenscliff SLSC

Open Champs
15-17 March
Queenscliff SLSC

Surf Boats Champs
15-17 March
North Steyne SLSC

International Women's Day - Pink Patrol 2024 - Bondi SBLSC
2024-03-02 | Bondi SBLSC, Queen Elizabeth Drive, Bondi, NSW, 2026, Australia
Bondi SBLSC will be running their yearly Pink Patrol.
This event will help raise awareness about the various roles and opportunities available to women in lifesaving, helping to empower females to build their operational capability and capacity. The aim is to increase the number of women actively patrolling, as well as see more women represented across all facets of lifesaving.
Last year saw 100 women from across the state and interstate patrolling across Beautiful Bondi Beach and all members across all clubs are welcome to participate again.
The RWC, IRB, and many other opportunities will be experienced over the morning patrol while keeping the community safe.
Come along, network, make new friends and patrol Bondi Beach.
Light lunch will be provided after patrol.
Register in the link below before the 24th February 2024.
https://forms.gle/QoeNxC2nouGc5cnM9
Any questions please email Nixy Krite : pinkpatrol@bondisurfclub.com or 0418444143

Pink Patrol 2024 - Avalon Beach SLSC
2024-03-02 | Avalon Beach SLSC, 558A Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach, NSW, 2107, Australia
Avalon Beach SLSC is hosting their very own Pink Patrol on Saturday 2 March.
The Pink Patrol is an initative started by Bondi SBLSC to raise awareness about the various roles and opportunities available to women in lifesaving, helping to empower females to build their operational capability and capacity. The aim is to increase the number of women actively patrolling, as well as see more women represented across all facets of lifesaving.
Avalon Beach SLSC is inviting all Female Members to come along, network, make new friends and patrol Avalon Beach.

Pink Patrol 2024 - Evans Head-Casino SLSC
2024-03-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Evans Head-Casino SLSC, 1 Captain Cook Drive, Evans Head, NSW, 2473, Australia
Evans Head-Casino SLSC is hosting their second pink patrol to help celebrate the incredible work women do within Surf Life Saving. This is a 9am-2pm patrol and is open to any female within Surf Life Saving.

The club are planning to meet for dinner afterwards at the surf club starting from 5pm. This is open to all attendees of the patrol and all supporters of women within Surf Life Saving.

If you are interested in attending the pink patrol or dinner please complete the form in the link below

Register Your Interest
