Volume 4.
Event Sanctioning & Management
Special Events
Surf Life Saving is now involved in many events and activities,
many of them involve our core activity of water safety,
aquatic sport and public safety. Others are taken on as part of
fundraising or social activities.
A "special event" is any event outside the parameters of normal
club/branch activity that involves some aspect of surf
lifesaving involvement (advice, safety or organisation) Examples of
"normal" activity can be considered as:
- Patrols, including operational support activities
- Club surf races and championships
- Club social events and BBQs
- Club members attending carnivals
- Training for SLSA awards and qualifications
- Coaching and officiating activities for members
- Standard Branch/State Carnivals and competitions
Most special events involve members of the public participating
in an activity run by the club or a third party, however
many may only involve members engaged in non routine activities
that require endorsement by the organisation.
Examples of special events include:
- Ocean swims
- Sports events such as triathlons, biathlons or beach volleyball
- Fetes, fun carnivals and public exhibitions
- Aquatic safety supervision away from the clubs patrol area
- Community education programs involving aquatic water safety or instruction
- Non organisational approved surf carnivals, boat events or events using our brand, gear, personnel etc.
- Events conducted outside of the Surf Sports manual
- First Aid posts - for example at concerts or sporting events
- School picnics lifesaving patrols