Competition

Surf lifesavers compete in SLS competitions to demonstrate their physical and mental skills and abilities. Surf sports play a major role in the preparation of surf lifesavers to meet the physical standards necessary for saving lives.  Competition officials and organisers conduct competitions to support and encourage lifesavers to demonstrate their knowledge and skill.

Properly equipped and qualified water safety personnel are provided at all competitions and all necessary safety arrangements are put in place prior to commencement of any competition.  Competitions are conducted for a wide range of ages from Under nine to sixty years and older. There is a wide range of events to enable any individual to find an activity to suit them.  These include events conducted in pools and beaches involving lifesaving activities, boats and various other craft, swimming and beach related events.

To be eligible to compete members must fulfil a range of requirements including but not limited to;

• Be the holder of the appropriate SLSA Award
• Be appropriately proficient
• Have met relevant patrol commitments and any other eligibility qualifications for specific events.

For information on Competition Eligibility and a copy of Policy 5.4 click here

For more information contact Surf Life Saving SA by email or phoning (08) 8354 6900

For more details on the different types of events click the relevant tab.

New Master Event - Australia Day 2012 Masters Event at Brighton

Click here for details

Opportunities for coaches

Click here for information on coaches forum 16th February

Click here for free coaches (and athlete) clinic being conducted by SLSA and Australian Canoeing (NEW Clinic 22/4/12)

Board Riding 

Congratulations to all competitors, judges, officials and jet ski drivers (Lyndon and Craig).  Thanks to Ralph Bock and Surfing SA for a wonderful week-end of competition.  See results tab for all results.

High Visibility Lycra Racing Vests

Click here for information on the introduction of high visibility lycra vests for senior carnivals and relavant events

Click here for information regarding the use of these vests for the Board and Ski events

Support our supporters

Many thanks to the following groups for their support of SLSSA Surf Sports in 2010-11.  Please note who they are and support them when possible:

• Sports Centre including SPANK swimwear   http://www.sportscentre.com.au/ 

TO ORDER ANY ITEMS ON-LINE PLEASE CLICK LOGO AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE

• Mitsubishi Motors Australia   www.mitsubishi-motors.com.au

Ben Wallbridge from Wallbridge Surfboards also has a special offer for club members for all repairs as well as 15% off storewide.  Click here for details.

For information on Competition Eligibility and a copy of Policy 5.4 click here

Sample Master sign on sheet for competitors.