Surf Life Saving NSW

2026 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Series
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Warilla Barrack Point SLSC, 7b Osborne Parade, Warilla, NSW, 2528, Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to confirm the dates and venues for the 2026 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Series. The 2026 Series will see four rounds, culminating with the State Championships at Fingal Beach SLSC in July.

Premiership Round 1
Warilla-Barrack Point SLSC
South Coast
1 – 3 May 2026

Premiership Round 2
Terrigal SLSC
Central Coast
16 – 17 May 2026

Premiership Round 3
TBC
TBC
30 – 31 May 2026

Premiership Round 4
Swansea Belmont SLSC
Hunter
20 – 21 June

2026 NSW Pool Lifesaving Championships
2026-05-09 - 2026-05-10 | Cranbrook School Aquatic Centre, New South Head Rd at, Wunulla Rd, Point Piper, NSW, 2027, Australia
The 2026 NSW Pool Lifesaving Championships will be jointly hosted by Royal Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW.

2026 NSW Board Riding Championships
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31 | Merewether Surf Life Saving Club, Watkins St & John Parade, Merewether, NSW, 2291, Australia
The 2026 NSW Board Riding Championships will be held at Merewether Beach in the Hunter, from 30-31 May.

2026 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championships
2026-07-02 - 2026-07-05 | Fingal Beach SLSC, 3 Marine Drive, Fingal Bay, NSW, 2315, Australia
The 2026 Sharkskin NSW IRB Championships will take place across four epic days of racing at Fingal Beach SLSC.

2026 SLSNSW State Conference
2026-07-25 09:30 - 2026-07-26 13:30 (Australia/Sydney) | Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, 241 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020
The doors are officially open, and we’re excited to welcome members to the 2026 SLSNSW State Conference! This year, our theme is inspired by our organisational Strategic Plan — Strengthen and Consolidate — with conference content aligned to our 5 Strategic Priority Themes:

Reducing drowning in unpatrolled locations
Improving the member experience
Supporting club sustainability
Optimising structures, resourcing and digital infrastructure for our frontline
Ensuring our ongoing relevance and value to the community

Attendance
Registrations are now open for 2 members from each Club, Branch Presidents and Standing Committee Members. 80 spaces have been made available for previous Emerging Leader Program Participants to join this event. Members can REGISTER HERE.
Other interested members can join the conference waitlist, and these members will be invited to join should other clubs not utilise their allocated spaces. Members can join the waitlist by using the registration link above.
All club registrations must have club support and approval prior to submission, and the deadline for registrations is midnight on Sunday 24 May.
Travel and Accommodation Subsidies
Driving
Members driving to the conference from MNC, LNC, HUN, CC, SNB, SYD, ILL, SC and FSC will be able to claim mileage subsidies (capped amounts dependent on location) by completing an expense claim form with the kilometres travelled. We strongly encourage carpooling.
The subsidy amounts are based on average mileage distances, and are as follows:

MNC: $450 (fuel)
LNC: $420 (fuel)
HUN: $320 (fuel)
CC: $195 (fuel)
SNB: $80 (fuel)
SYD: $55 (fuel)
ILL: $120 (fuel)
SC: $240 (fuel)
FSC: $500 (fuel)

Parking will be available at the Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, and costs will be covered for the duration of your stay.
Flights
Flights for members travelling to and from the conference will be subsidised. Flights will need to be booked by the individual/club, and an expense claim form submitted (with proof of purchase / ticket receipt). Subsidy figures for each member are listed below and are based on average airline ticket prices.
Please note that ticket prices traditionally rise as the departure date nears.

FNC: $250 (flights)
NC: $400 (flights)
MNC: $500 (flights)
LNC: $500 (flights)
FSC: $550 (flights)

Flight Times and Airport Transfers
Members flying to the State Conference can arrive on Friday 24th July and there will be an informal gathering on the Friday evening (noting this is not part of the conference).
Members who choose to fly on Saturday 25th July will need to arrive prior to 9.00am as the conference registration will take place at 9.30am. The conference will end at 1pm, and we recommend flights be booked from 2.30pm.
The venue is a 1km walk or a short taxi/Uber ride from the airport. Reimbursements for transfers will be available. Please note there is no shuttle bus transfer.
Accommodation
Friday and Saturday night accommodation is available to members from FNC, NC, MNC, LNC, HUN, SC and FSC.
Saturday night accommodation is available to members from CC and ILL.
Members from Sydney and Sydney Northern Beaches Branches can choose to join the rest of the participants for breakfast on Sunday morning from 7:00am. This can be selected on the registration form.

2025-26 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
2026-08-22 | Hyatt Regency Sydney, 161 Sussex St, Sydney, NSW, 2000, Australia
The Surf Life Saving NSW Awards of Excellence bring our community together to honour the members who give their time, passion and heart to making surf lifesaving stronger. Every year, we celebrate the people whose dedication shapes their clubs, supports their fellow members and enriches their local communities.
This year, we’re excited to gather at the Hyatt Regency Sydney on Saturday 22 August 2026 to recognise their outstanding achievements.

2027 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your local club
2027-02-26 - 2027-03-14 | Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club, 118 Ungala Rd, Blacksmiths, NSW, 2281, Australia
We’re excited to announce the dates for the 2027 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly presented by Your local club. The Championships will return to Blacksmiths Beach from 26 February to 14 March, with Swansea‑Belmont and Caves Beach SLSC once again hosting thousands of athletes, volunteers and supporters for one of the biggest events on the surf sports calendar.

DRAFT PROGRAM 2027

Date

Event

Location

26-28 February
6-7 March

Lifesaving Championships

Caves Beach SLSC

26-28 February

Surf Boat Championships

Swansea-Belmont SLSC

4-7 March

Age Championships

Swansea-Belmont SLSC

7 March

Adaptive Champs

Swansea-Belmont SLSC

10-11 March

Masters Championships

Swansea-Belmont SLSC

12-14 March

Opens Championships

Swansea-Belmont SLSC
