Surf Life Saving NSW

Australian Soft Sand Running Championships
2022-11-12 | Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Jock Athletic and the World Sand Running League are back with their new Australian Soft Sand Running Championships.
The best from the track and from surf life saving are invited to test their mettle on sand, with a number of different distances and events to choose from. The event will include the 15th annual Jane McGrath Classic, a fundraising event for the McGrath Foundation.

Key Details
Date: Saturday, 12 November 2022
Time: 7:30am start
Location: Wanda SLSC
Entries to be completed here by 11 November, 2022.

Sydney Water Surf Series
2022-11-12 | Kiama Downs SLSC, 150 N Kiama Drive, Kiama Downs, NSW, 2533, Australia
Event Overview
The Sydney Water Surf Series is back for its 19th year! The Surf Life Saving Illawarra series consists of four rounds, with competitors from all over NSW coming along to race. The series caters for Under 8’s right through to Masters in surf/craft & beach individual events.
Event Details
Dates and locations for each round are as follows:

Round 1: Saturday 22 October 2022 – Warilla Barrack Point SLSC
Round 2: Saturday 29 October 2022 – Thirroul SLSC
Round 3: Saturday 12 November 2022 – Kiama Downs SLSC
Round 4: Saturday 19 November 2022 – Bulli SLSC

Entries can be completed by clubs via SEMS, and close midnight, Wednesday 19 October 2022.

SLSNSW 2022 Annual General Meeting
2022-11-11 | Surf Life Saving NSW Head Office, 3 Narabang Way, Belrose, NSW, 2085, Australia
Surf Life Saving NSW’s Annual General Meeting will take place on the second Friday of November at the organisation’s Head Office in Belrose.
Meeting Details
Date: 11 November 2022
Time: 4pm – 6pm
Location: SLSNSW Head Office (3 Narabang Way, Belrose NSW 2085)
RSVP by Monday, 7 November 2022
Greta Simms
0455 833 135
pa@surflifesaving.com.au

2022 NSW Board Riding Championships
2022-10-08 08:00 - 2022-10-09 17:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Merewether Surf Life Saving Club, Watkins St & John Parade, Merewether, NSW, 2291, Australia
SLSNSW is excited to announce the SLSNSW Board Riding Championships will make a return this year after a three-year hiatus!
The 2022 Championship has been postponed and will now be held at Merewether SLSC on Saturday 8 – Sunday 9 October 2022.
Live Heats Event Page: https://liveheats.com/events/35951

The Burley Griffin Gift: 10KM Surfboat Race
2022-10-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Grevillea Park, Menindee Drive, Barton, ACT, 2600, Australia
Event Overview
A 10km Surfboat Race held on the iconic Lake Burley Griffin, held in time-trial format.
DIVISIONS • Men & Women • Open, Veterans (+35) & U23

Event Details
Date: 1 October 2022
Start times: Sweeps Briefing 10am, Race start 10:30am
Registrations: open 1 July to 27 September. Head here to register
Teams that register before 1 September will receive a Burley Griffin Gift t-shirt.
Entry Fee: $125 per boat.

More Information

Presentations and lucky door-prizes, 1pm at Capital Brewing Co, 1 Dairy Road, Fyshwick, ACT
Rolling seats allowed.
All competitors must be a registered member of a surf lifesaving club.
Follow the event on Facebook (@Burley.Griffin.Gift) or find more information at www.burley-griffin-gift.com.au.

Supported by Broulee Surfers SLSC

Professionals Weekend of Surf
2022-10-01 09:00 - 2022-10-02 17:00 | Forster SLSC, Beach Street, Forster, NSW, 2428, Australia
The Professionals Weekend of Surf is back for the 25th Year at Main Beach Forster after two years Covid 19 cancelations.
We welcome all competitors and officials along with family to a great weekend of competition on the October Long Weekend, 1-2 October 2022.
Whilst our clubhouse should be knocked down in preparation for construction of a new Club, we will do our best to ensure a competitive fun carnival is run as always.
Entries open 25th August – same events and entry fees as 2019 – look forward to seeing you in Forster.
Full event information here.

2022 SLSNSW Awards of Excellence
2022-08-27 19:00 - 23:00 | Luna Park Sydney, 1 Olympic Drive, Milsons Point, NSW, 2061, Australia
Event Overview
The SLSNSW Awards of Excellence recognise and celebrate all members and their hard work, commitment, and passion for Surf Lifesaving. Finalists from across the state will be recognised through 21 unique awards spanning five categories – all which reflect the activities undertaken by our volunteer members.
View the full list of finalists here

Event Details
Venue: Luna Park Grand Ballroom, Sydney
Date: Saturday 27th August, 2022
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm with proceeding starting at 7pm sharp
Dress code: Cocktail

SLSNSW State Conference
2022-07-23 10:00 - 2022-07-24 13:00 | Stamford Plaza Sydney Airport, 241 O'Riordan Street, Mascot, NSW, 2020
Thank you to the hundreds of members who joined us from across NSW to be part of the SLSNSW State Conference in 2022. Your contribution to such an amazing event is always amazing and the positive atmosphere was felt by all. We know that SLSNSW’s strategic plan will come to life with your support and enthusiasm, and we look forward to working with you to deliver it over the next couple of years.
For those who want to relive the excitement, you can continue to access the State Conference Booklet and the slides from the conference presentations have been saved in Dropbox for clubs to use and share. We will be adding conference photos, recordings and more files as they become available.
Thank you to those members who have sent their expense claims in following the conference, and these can continue to be shared to memberservices@surflifesaving.com.au.

2022 SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships
2022-07-22 08:00 - 2022-07-24 17:00 | Peninsula Leisure Centre, 243 Blackwall Rd, Woy Woy, NSW, 2256, Australia
The 2022 SLSNSW Pool Rescue Championships will be held on 22-24 July 2022 at the Peninsula Leisure Centre, Woy Woy.
Please download Stack Team App, search for ‘2022 NSW Pool Rescue’ and request to join or join via web browser.

2022 Lifesaving Development Camp
2022-07-10 00:00 - 2022-07-16 00:00 | NRMA Sydney Lakeside Holiday Park, 38 Lake Park Rd, North Narrabeen, NSW, 2101, Australia
Overview
Surf Life Saving NSW is looking for additional candidates for it’s upcoming Lifesaving Development Camp, July 2022. This is a live-in program, for surf lifesavers aged 16-21 years, focusing on developing and enhancing the knowledge and skills of young people, while at the same time preparing them to take on more responsibility in their patrol teams, their own clubs, and the wider community. Members will gain additional awards including First Aid, ARTC, IRB Crew/Drivers, and expand their current knowledge of awards already held.

More Information
Apply here if you are interested in attending our Lifesaving Development Camp.
For more information, download the Lifesaving Development Camp Flyer or contact Laura at lsdevcamp@surflifesaving.com.au.

2022 Sharkskin NSW IRB State Championships
2022-07-08 08:00 - 2022-07-10 17:00 | 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 2022 Sharkskin NSW IRB Premiership Series and State Championships. The 2022 Series will see four rounds, culminating with the State Championships in July.
Round Information:
Premiership Round 1: Terrigal SLSC, 14-15 May 2022
Premiership Round 2: Bulli SLSC, 28-29 May 2022
Premiership Round 3: Broulee Surfers SLSC, 11-12 June 2022
Premiership Round 4: Ocean Beach SLSC, 25-26 June 2022
State Championships: South West Rocks SLSC, 8-10 July 2022

RLSNSW State Pool Lifesaving Championships 2022
2022-05-01 | Pymble Ladies College Aquatic Centre, Avon Road, Pymble, NSW, 2073
This year the RLSNSW Pool Lifesaving State Championships will take place on Sunday 1st May 2022 at Pymble Ladies College Aquatic Centre.
The RLSNSW Pool Lifesaving State championships in an ILS sanctioned event and will assist athletes in preparations for the upcoming RLSS Australian Pool Lifesaving Pool Championships in Pymble (11-13 June) and SLSA Pool Rescue in Southport (5-7 August).

RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon
2022-05-01 | Coogee Beach, Coogee, NSW, 2034, Australia
Do you want to be a part of this brand new, exciting and challenging event?
Coogee Surf Life Saving Club is hosting the 1st ever RunSwim Coogee Aquathlon on May 1st and we would love to see a great turnout for what is sure to be a great event.
The course is set along some of the most beautiful sections of the Bondi to Coogee Coastal Path along with transitional swims in Clovelly, Gordons Bay and Coogee!
There are fantastic prizes up for grabs from Speedo Australia, The Runners Shop Randwick and Hoka One One for the following categories: Elite male and female 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed along with male and female (any age group) for 1st, 2nd and 3rd.
Included in your registration is a RSC branded bag sponsored by the Runners Shop Randwick and HOKA that will be packed with a premium silicone swim cap sponsored by Speedo, a branded RunSwim Coogee rash vest/singlet and other giveaways and vouchers.

Terrigal Ocean Swim Classic
2022-04-30 | Terrigal Surf Life Saving Club, The Esplanade, Terrigal, NSW, 2260, Australia
The Terrigal Ocean Swim has been postponed to April 30, due to recent poor weather.
Terrigal Ocean Swim has established itself for over 10 years as an Easter Saturday swim taking place at the beautiful Terrigal Beach on the NSW’s Central Coast. It is an ideal event for open water swimmers of all abilities and ages. The swims include a 2km and 1km and competitors must be at least 10 years of age to take part.

Caves Beach Ocean Swim
2022-04-24 | Caves Beach Surf Life Saving Club, 127/139 Caves Beach Rd, Caves Beach, NSW, 2281, Australia
“Commotion in the Ocean” is back and being held on Sunday 24th April 2022!!
The Caves Beach Ocean Swim is a 1.5km journey swim that takes swimmers from Spoon Rocks to Caves Beach.
The start at Spoon Rocks is a smooth entry into the water, due to protection via the Mawson break wall, with the swim then following a reef almost directly north towards Caves Beach, passing cliff formations, beaches, and caves.
New this year also, is a 500m swim for children aged 9 – 11 years, that will take place in front of the surf club, with swimmers looping around a set of buoys close to shore and surrounded by water safety.
For full event info and to enter click here.

The Ingenia Holiday Parks Junior Lifesaver Of The Year 2022
2022-04-12 09:00 - 2022-04-14 17:00 | The Collaroy Centre, 22 Homestead Ave, Collaroy, NSW, 2097, Australia
The Ingenia Holiday Parks Junior Lifesaver of the Year and Youth Opportunity Makers Workshop 2022 are being held from Tuesday 12th April to Thursday 14th April, at The Collaroy Centre, Collaroy.
The Ingenia Holiday Parks JLOTY program brings together all the Junior Lifesaver of the Year branch winners, and the focus of the program is on recognition and learning through experience and fun. The Ingenia Holiday Parks JLOTY Presentation will be held on Thursday 14th April at around 10am – livestream details to come.
The YOM brings together over 35 young members from across the state and will focus on your personal and team leadership skills, developing your social network within the movement, and providing pathways and awareness of opportunities within and external to surf lifesaving.
The Ingenia Holiday Parks JLOTY Participants are:
Ruby Yantsch – Far North Coast
Jayden Matthews – Far North Coast
Larnie Mordue – North Coast
Jack Barry – North Coast
Milly McGrath – Mid North Coast
Jarvis Lineham – Mid North Coast
Gemma Eady-Muxlow – Lower North Coast
Lucas Guiney – Lower North Coast
Briella Gyler-Dial – Hunter
Taj Horadam – Hunter
Emily Rose – Central Coast
Jett Avis – Central Coast
Emily Lock – Sydney Northern Beaches
Harrison White – Sydney Northern Beaches
Jasmine Springall – Sydney
Lennon Southwell – Sydney
Stephanie Staniforth – Illawarra
Declan Bone – Illawarra
Macey Guy – South Coast
Christian Ireland – South Coast
Jesse Doull – Far South Coast
Bray Constable – Far South Coast

Coogee Island Challenge
2022-04-10 | Coogee Beach, Coogee, NSW, 2034, Australia
The Coogee Island Challenge hosted by Coogee Surf Life Saving Club, is an ocean swim event at Coogee Beach held every April & November that circumnavigates Wedding Cake Island.
We have 3 swims available starting with the 800m Junior Dash (10-12yrs), the 1km or the 2.4km Island Challenge Big Swim that circumnavigates Wedding Cake Island. If you can’t choose, why not sign up for the 1 and 2.4km swims.
Or what about entering as a team with a few friends? Enter a team of 4 or more, male or female and in any of the 3 events on offer.
We have a HUGE number of prizes up for grabs – this includes CASH, wet bags, towels, caps, umbrella’s and prints. Prizes are for the 800m, 1km & 2.4km events for 1st, 2nd & 3rd placed elite category, individuals (all 12 age groups) and teams!

Club 2 Club Ocean Swim - Cape Hawke to Foster
2022-04-10 | Cape Hawke SLSC, Palmgrove Pl, Foster, NSW, 2428, Australia
This Sundays Club 2 Club Ocean Swim has been cancelled.
Representatives of Forster and Cape Hawke SLSC met in relation to our swims to be conducted on Sunday.
Due to prevailing conditions with rain (WATER QUALITY) and waves forecast that operating a swim at Main Beach was not considered safe. We looked at having swims at Cape Hawke SLSC -one mile beach however easterly swell and waves forecast was a high risk with a falling tide
All entries will roll over till next years event which is to be conducted 2 April 2023.
We understand the disappointment in the Ocean Swim fraternity that the swims have been cancelled – a decision that was not made lightly.

Coffs Coast Ocean Swim
2022-04-03 | Jetty Beach, Jordan Esplanade, Coffs Harbour, NSW, 2450
The Coffs Coast Ocean Swim at Jetty Beach is a fun, charity fundraising event for swimmers of all abilities.
With a 2km swim in and around the harbour, a 600m swim around the jetty, and a 300m swim for younger athletes, the event caters for the novice to the more competitive.
The event is held in a beautiful protected harbour and the scenery speaks for itself.
After your swim, replenish your energy and check out some of the delicious cafes in the area or go and explore the beautiful sites Coffs has to offer.

2022 NSW Surf Life Saving Championships
2022-02-24 - 2022-03-21 | Queenscliff Surf Life Saving Club, N Steyne & Collingwood St, Manly, NSW, 2095, Australia
The NSW Surf Life Saving Championships proudly supported by Your local club will be held on the Northern Beaches from 2022.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO THE 2022 NSW SURF LIFE SAVING CHAMPIONSHIPS:
On behalf of the Board of Surf Life Saving NSW, we are pleased to advise that competitor entry fees will be refunded for all NSW Surf Life Saving Championship events, aside from the Age Championships which was successfully conducted before the flood emergency forced the postponement, then cancellation of the remaining events.
As entry fees are invoiced by SLSNSW following the event, in the coming weeks your club will receive an invoice for Age Championship entries, Youth R&R, First Aid Competition and a reduced charge for the Youth events for which finals were conducted.
Clubs can contact SLSNSW for inquiries or information at statechampionships@surflifesaving.com.au

2022 Oakberry Acai NSW Country Championships
2022-01-28 - 2022-01-30 | 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.

2022 Lifesaving Development Camp
2022-01-15 - 2022-01-21 | Warriewood Surf Life Saving Club, 100/102 Narrabeen Park Parade, Warriewood, NSW, 2102, Australia
Overview
Surf Life Saving NSW will again be running its Lifesaving Development Camp for surf lifesavers aged 16-21 years. This is a live-in program, focusing on developing and enhancing the knowledge and skills of young people, while at the same time preparing them to take on more responsibility in their patrol teams, their own clubs, and the wider community. Members will gain additional awards including First Aid, ARTC, IRB Crew/Drivers, and expand their current knowledge of awards already held.
More Information
For more information, please download the Lifesaving Development Camp flyer or contact Laura at lsdevcamp@surflifesaving.com.au

2021 North Cronulla SLSC Christmas Carnival
2021-12-18 - 2021-12-19 | North Cronulla Surf Life Saving Club, Dunningham Park, Kingsway, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Entries
$80.00 per boat crew. No late entries allowed. Entries to close at midnight Wednesday, 15 December 2021.
Clubs are to submit entries online using the ‘Sports Events Management System‘.
North Cronulla will invoice all clubs after the carnival for payment, no payments accepted on the day
Further Information
Download the 2021 North Cronulla Christmas Carnival Flyer for more info and the program of events.
North Cronulla SLSC office Ph: 02 9523 5846 or email: dhargreaves@ncslsc.com.au
Branch enquires ‐ Ph: 02 9019 0722 or email: admin@surflifesavingsydney.com.au

Please note this event is not run by Surf Life Saving NSW.

2021 Swansea Belmont SLSC Kracka Challenge
2021-12-05 | Swansea Belmont Surf Life Saving Club, 118 Ungala Rd, Blacksmiths, NSW, 2281, Australia
Swansea Belmont SLSC presents the 2021 Kracka Challenge to be held Sunday, 5 December 2021.
Program
U9 – U19/Open, full program coming soon!
Entries
Entries are now open! Entries are to be submitted via Register Now.
To secure your Kracka TShirt, your entry must be received by Friday, 19 November 9am.
To attend this event, please ensure when you register that you and your family will be following the NSW Government COVID-19 requirements that are in place as at Sunday, 5 December.
Please note due to the high demands of volunteers preparing this event, no refunds will be provided unless the event is affected by COVID.

Please note this event is not run by SLSNSW.

2021 NSW Interbranch Championships - Cancelled
2021-12-04 - 2021-12-05 | Shelly Beach Surf Life Saving Club, Shelly Beach, NSW, 2261, Australia
EVENT UPDATE – 15 OCTOBER 2021
Following an extensive consultation process with the Branch Presidents, Branch Directors of Surf Sports and the SLSNSW Board, the decision has been made to cancel the 2021 NSW Interbranch Championships.
More information is available via Memo: Cancellation of the 2021 NSW Interbranch Championships
SLSNSW is appreciative of the collaborative effort to reach this difficult decision.

Showcasing the best athletes from the 11 branches across NSW, the 2021 NSW Interbranch Championship will be held at Shelly Beach SLSC on the 4 – 5 December 2021.
SLSNSW is confirming the following venue and date for the 2021 NSW Interbranch Championships.

Venue: Shelly Beach SLSC
Date: Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 December 2021

Further information will follow in the coming weeks.
Please note that this does not include the Surf Boats. Details for the Surf Boat Interbranch will be announced shortly.

2021 Wanda SLSC Tradies 'One Club' Surf Carnival
2021-12-04 | Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
Wanda SLSC is excited to present its Tradies ‘One Club’ Carnival to be conducted on Saturday, 4 December 2021.
In the past this Carnival has been well supported from Clubs across the State and provides excellent opportunity for quality competition conducted in a fun environment for all.
The Carnival caters to all members from the U8 to 040 age categories plus an Inclusive Events.
Events are conducted in male, female and mixed gender categories and include:

Multi Age 1 and 2km Beach Runs and Relays.
A multi age 2km Ski Paddle Race.
Individual Swim, Board, Ski, Ironman/woman, Sprint and Flags Events.
Team Board, Ski, Cameron, and Taplin Relays.

Please see the Draft Timetable for details.
Full details of event sponsors, participation prizes, prize money and entry details are available in the Entry Circular.
Please note that Entries will close at Midnight on Wednesday 24 November 2021. Because of COVID, no late entries will be accepted unless by prior agreement with Wanda SLSC.
For entry details please contact SLS Sydney at admin@surflifesavingsydney.com.au, for payment details please contact Wanda SLSC at officeadmin@wandaslsc.com.au or for general carnival information please contact the Hon Carnival Organiser Greg Allum on 0418 653 778.

Please note, this event is not run by SLSNSW.

The Rainbow Gold Enduro - Wauchope Bonny Hills
2021-11-27 | Wauchope Bonny Hills Surf Life Saving Club, Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills, NSW, 2445
Wauchope-Bonny Hills SLSC proudly presents The Rainbow Gold Enduro, Rainbow Beach, Saturday 27 November 2021.
U17 to Masters Short Course Enduro
10.5km ski, 2km swim, 3km board, 5.5km run
U14/U15 and U17 Youth Challange
400m swim, 600m board and 1k run
Entries
Enduro event: $80 per competitor
Youth Challange: $40 per competitor
Online entry via SEMS. Entries open 22nd July 2021 and close on 10 November 2021. Further information including payment details can be found in the Entry Circular.
All competitors and handlers must fill out the athlete information and rash vest order form.
Event Eligibility

Must be a current financial member of a SLSA club
Bronze proficient for Enduro
SRC proficient for Youth Challenge
Board assist paddler for Enduro, swim leg is complusory and included in the entry fee. Paddler must be 14+ years.

Please note this event is not run by SLSNSW.

2021 Bate Bay Gold
2021-11-20 | Wanda Surf Life Saving Club, 2 Marine Esplanade, Cronulla, NSW, 2230, Australia
With Queensland borders unlikely to open for NSW athletes to participate in the Coolangatta Gold, SLSNSW and Wanda SLSC will once again be holding the Bate Bay Gold, a short course endurance event. The event will take place on Saturday, 20 November 2021.
More information will be released soon.
