SLSWA Surf Sport Events

Surf Sports competitions play a pivotal role in the surf lifesaving movement and are unique in that, unlike any sport, their intent is to aid in developing the skills necessary to carry out Surf Life Saving’s core purpose, saving lives on our beaches. Every year thousands of SLSWA members use their lifesaving skills in a competitive sporting environment. The 2022 -2023 Surf Sports season has been a great success with carnivals spanning the year; at club, state and national level; giving our surf lifesavers the opportunity to use their lifesaving skills in a competitive sporting environment across a range of disciplines including Ironman, lifesaving, surfboats, pool rescue and IRB racing.

Refer to the Club calendar for the events scheduled for the 2023– 2024 SLSWA surf sports competition season. More information on the Little Nipper and Nipper Competition Guide including access to the SLSWA Competition Calendar can be found here.

For all competing members, please see here for Competition Clothing Requirements. The Merchandise Shop is open in the Hall each Sunday morning.

Trophy Events

Surf Life Saving is unique in that it provides opportunities for members to participate in the broadest range of sport activities. Members young and old, season after season, challenge themselves in Trophy Events that have a long and proud tradition in our club. All u14, u15, u17, u19, Senior, Master and Life Members who are financial are eligible to participate and challenge themselves in what is a great season of Surf Sports Trophy Events.

Lani Smith Ski Marathon

A handicap event of 7 km of open water ski paddling that will challenge the lifesavers ski paddling efficiency and fitness.

FR Hay Beach Sprint

A handicap Beach Sprint over 90m which will demonstrate the explosive power and strength of our Lifesavers.

Higgins Marathon

A run swim run marathon event that will challenge the lifesavers physical and mental fitness. 400m run, 400m swim, 400m run, 200m swim, 200m run, 200m swim, 400m run. Participate as Team, Duo, or Solo.

Barrett Half Mile

A handicap Half Mile Swim in the open water of the Back Beach that will see the surf swim skills of our Lifesavers in action as they compete for the prestigious Barrett Half Mile Trophy. Celebrate with our lifesavers and enjoy a sausage sizzle on the boardwalk. Team, Duo or Solo participants.

KF Hoskins U17 Surf Race/Leschanault Senior Surf Race

The swim and surf skills of our young and old lifesavers will be on display as they compete for the proud tradition of being the U17 or Senior Surf Swim Champion. Handicaps apply.

Captains Open Ski Race

Take a look at the names on the ‘Captains Ski Race Trophy’ and you will have an insight into the proud tradition of ski paddling in our club. An exciting and challenging event for all ski paddlers.

Drummond Family Board Race

A handicap Board Race that tests the power and strength of our Board paddlers and offers spectators the excitement and thrills of board paddling at it’s best. Proudly sponsored by life member Robbie Drummond and his family.

Fradelos Mile

A handicap Mile Swim in the open water of the Back Beach that will see the surf swim skills of our Lifesavers in action as they compete for the prestigious Fradelos Mile Trophy. Team, Duo or Solo participants. Life member John Fradelos and his family proudly sponsor this event.

Soulos Boat Race

The awesome strength of boat rowing will be on display as crews young and old fight for this Championship trophy event. The proud tradition continues.

Senior Club Championships

The Senior Club Championships (U14 to Masters) competition will see all lifesavers compete in a single day of championship events including Surf swim, Ironman, Board race, Ski Paddle, Rescue Tube race, and Beach sprint and flags. No handicaps.

Nipper Club Championships

The future lifesavers of our club and community from u8 to u13 will have the opportunity to challenge their lifesaving skills in a surf swim, board race, beach sprint and beach flags. No handicaps.