Surf Life Saving NSW

Coogee Island Challenge Ocean Swim
2023-11-26 07:30 - 12:00 (Australia/Sydney) | 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

2023 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
2023-08-26 18:00 - 23:00 | 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

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 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Series
2023-06-24 - 2023-06-25 | South West Rocks Surf Life Saving Club, 1 Livingstone Street, South West Rocks, NSW, 2431, Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW is excited to confirm the dates and venues for the 2023 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Series. The 2023 Series will see five rounds, culminating with the State Championships at Ocean Beach SLSC in July.
Round Information:
Premiership Round 1: Warilla Barrack Point SLSC, 29-30 April 2023
Premiership Round 2: Queenscliff SLSC, 13-14 May 2023
Premiership Round 3: Bulli SLSC, 27-28 May 2023
Premiership Round 4: Broulee Surfers SLSC, 10-11 June 2023
Premiership Round 5: South West Rocks SLSC, 24-25 June 2023

RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon
2023-05-07 07:30 - 12:00 | Coogee Beach, Coogee, NSW, 2034, Australia
RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon is a brand new event hosted by Coogee Surf Life Saving Club together with our partners Randwick City Council and major sponsors.
RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon combines multiple runs and swims along parts of the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Walk including swim legs in Clovelly Bay, Gordons Bay and Coogee Bay. This will be an exciting and challenging event for those competing, and will certainly be a spectacle to watch. Those who entered our inaugural RunSwim Coogee event in May 2022 just loved the concept, the route and the overall experience. Join us for our next event in May 2023!
Included in your registration packs is a premium silicone swim cap and a rash vest/singlet, both with RunSwim Coogee branding.

2023 Board Riding Championships
2023-05-06 08:00 - 2023-05-07 17:00 | North Avoca Surf Life Saving Club, 46-50 N Avoca Parade, North Avoca, NSW, 2260, Australia
The 2023 NSW Board Riding Championships will be held at North Avoca from 6-7 May.
More event info coming soon!

2023 NSW Pool Lifesaving Championships
2023-04-22 - 2023-04-23 | Cranbrook School Aquatic Centre, New South Head Rd at, Wunulla Rd, Point Piper, NSW, 2027, Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW is delighted to share that the NSW Pool Life Saving Championship will be co – hosted by Royal Life Saving NSW and Surf Life Saving NSW. The partnership is intended to share knowledge and resources to grow the sport of pool rescue in NSW.
The 2023 NSW Pool Life Saving Championships will be conducted on 22 & 23 April, 2023 at the Murray Rose Aquatic and Fitness Centre, Cranbrook School, Bellevue Hill.
The 2023 NSW Pool Life Saving Championships will be an ILS Sanctioned Event.

2023 Ingenia Holiday Parks Junior Lifesaver of the Year
2023-04-11 - 2023-04-13 | The Collaroy Centre, 22 Homestead Ave, Collaroy, NSW, 2097, Australia
Nearly 60 of the state’s brightest young lifesavers will come together on the Northern Beaches in April for the Ingenia Holiday Parks Junior Lifesaver of the Year (JLOTY) Program and the Youth Opportunity Makers (YOM) Workshop – two of Surf Life Saving NSW’s flagship youth development programs.
Held from 11-13 April at The Collaroy Centre, the programs assist young lifesavers to grow networks, establishing lasting connections and building knowledge through fun and interactive activities.
The JLOTY Program brings together all 22 of the Junior Lifesavers of the Year, nominated by the 11 Branches. At the end of the program, the overall NSW Junior Lifesavers of the Year (male and female) will be awarded.
View the full list of participants.

Coogee Island Challenge Ocean Swim
2023-04-02 07:30 - 12:00 | Coogee Beach, Coogee, NSW, 2034, Australia
The Coogee Island Challenge autumn edition is the second ‘cut of the cake’ for swimmers looking to take on this epic island journey swim, with its spring equivalent having been held in November.
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.

The Dorsal Club to Club Ocean Swim
2023-04-01 | Forster SLSC, Beach Street, Forster, NSW, 2428, Australia
The Dorsal Club to Club Ocean Swim is back for another year.
The 3.8km ocean swim begins at Cape Hawke SLSC and finishes at Forster Main Beach. For those looking for a smaller course, there is also a 5oom and 250m swim available at Forster Main Beach.
Entries close midday Saturday 1 April.

Terrigal Ocean Swim
2023-03-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, The Esplanade, Terrigal, NSW, 2260, Australia
Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club are delighted to let you know that the Annual Terrigal Ocean Swim 2023 is coming up in only a few weeks on Easter Saturday – 8th April 2023.
The event will feature both 1km and 2km swims as per usual, with an added ‘Daffodil Dip‘ event, partnering with Cancer Council NSW.
Enter here and don’t forget to join the event on Terrigal SLSC’s Facebook page.

Head Above Water 24 Hour Swimathon
2023-03-04 - 2023-03-05 | Collaroy Pool, Beach Road, Collaroy, NSW, 2097, Australia
The Head Above Water 24 hour swimathon is on again, raising funds and supporting the great work of Gotcha4Life in building mental resilience within the community and our surf clubs. Team registrations are now open for the event at Collaroy 4-5 March 2023.
For more info head to www.headabovewater.com.au or download the event flyer below.

2023 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
2023-02-17 08:00 - 2023-03-05 17:00 | Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, N Steyne & Collingwood St, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
Keep up-to-date with results this weekend with Liveheats
The NSW Surf Life Saving Championships, proudly supported by Your local club, will return to the Northern Beaches in 2023.

The 2023 Inclusive Championships will be held at North Steyne SLSC on Sunday, 26 February.

2023 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships
2023-01-27 08:00 - 2023-01-29 17:00 | Cape Hawke Surf Life Saving Club, Palmgrove Pl, Forster, NSW, 2428, Australia
The Oakberry Acai NSW Surf Life Saving Country Championships is open to clubs outside the Newcastle-to-Illawarra corridor and is second only to the NSW Surf Life Saving Championships in size, with an expected 1,500 competitors, 200 officials and around 4,000 spectators.

Trans Tasman Tri Series
2023-01-04 - 2023-01-11 | Far North Coast Branch, 3 Shelly Beach Rd, East Ballina, NSW, 2478
Event Overview
The Trans Tasman Tri Series sees teams from NSW Country, Central Coast and New Zealand’s Northern Region come together to compete in a three-round development series. The Trans Tasman Tri Series has a history of 30 years and in 2023, will host by NSW’s Far North Coast Branch.
Event Details
Dates: 4-11 January 2023
Locations: Cudgen Headland, Fingal Head and Lennox Head

George Bass Surfboat and Ski Marathon
2023-01-01 09:00 - 2023-01-07 17:00 | Batemans Bay SLSC, 560 George Bass Dr, Malua Bay, NSW, 2536, Australia
The George Bass Surfboat Marathon is back for its 48th year! It is a 7 day, 190km course starting at Batemans Bay and finishing at Eden.
The Bass has proved the toughest event on any rowing calendar anywhere in the world and crews of both men and women compete over seven gruelling days in every element that the ocean can throw at them.
Registrations for the event are now open.

BEACH STORMERS SERIES
2022-12-17 07:30 - 11:30 | Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, The Esplanade, Terrigal, NSW, 2260, Australia
Event Overview
SLSNSW is excited to release the dates and locations for the exciting new 2022/23 Beach Stormers Series! This series offers beach competitors a range of exciting event and competition formats at beaches from the Illawarra to the Central Coast.
Mark your calendars and keep your eye out for entry details and programs to be released over the coming weeks!
Dates & Locations
Round 1: 5 November – North Steyne SLSC, 7.30am Start
Round 2: 19 November – Bulli SLSC, 2.00pm Start
Round 3: 10 December – Maroubra SLSC, 7:30am Start
Round 4: 17 December – Terrigal SLSC, 7:30am Start

SLSCC Surf Slam
2022-12-10 | Avoca Beach SLSC, 10 Vine Street, Avoca Beach, NSW, 2251, Australia
SLSCC is proud to announce the 1st annual Surf Slam carnival, and to welcome clubs from all over NSW to Avoca Beach for the event. The carnival has over $7000.00 worth of cash and prizes to be won with the hallmark event being the Open Mixed Taplin Event.
Event Details
Location: Avoca SLSC
Date: 10th of December 2022
Time: 7:00am commencement for sign on. Marshalling at 7:45am. First event 8:00am

2022 Interbranch Championships
2022-12-03 08:00 - 2022-12-04 17:00 | Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Shelly Beach, NSW, 2261, Australia
SLSNSW is excited to announce that dates and location are set for the 2022 Interbranch Championships.
Dates: 3-4 December, 2022
Location: Shelly Beach
