Water Events

• Swim & Surf Teams – Test yourself in the surf over 400m swims, or join a team where every finish counts toward the club’s result.
• Board & Ski Races/Relays – Paddle through the waves and back to the beach – relays add teamwork, strategy and plenty of excitement.
• Ironman/Ironwoman – The ultimate surf sport challenge: swim, board and ski in one race. Juniors take on a shorter swim/board version.
• Rescue & Multidiscipline Team Events – Bring lifesaving skills into the arena: Board Rescue, Taplin & Cameron Relays, Lifesaver Relay, and the traditional Belt & Tube races.

Beach Events

• Sprints & Relays – Fast and fun short races across the sand.
• Beach Run – Push your endurance in 1km or 2km sand runs.
• Beach Flags – High-energy eliminations where only the quickest survive each round.

Surf Boats

Five-person crews row through the surf, turn at the buoy, and power home. A mix of strength, timing and trust – with plenty of thrills along the way.

Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB)

Adrenaline-packed races that simulate real rescues, from single patient pick-ups to mass rescues – a showcase of speed and skill under pressure.

March Past

A tradition of pride and precision. Teams march in perfect formation with reel, belt and club colours, honouring the heritage of surf lifesaving.

Surf Rescue / Lifesaving Events

• First Aid & Champion Lifesaver – Combine rescue scenarios, fitness tests and theory.
• Champion Patrol – Teams take on surf races, rescues, CPR and first aid – just like a real patrol.
• R&R (Rescue & Resuscitation) – A judged event blending swimming, resuscitation and teamwork – keeping lifesaving history alive.

Board Riding

Our surfing events – short board and long board – where competitors are judged on wave choice, style and manoeuvres.

Pool Rescue

A fantastic way to build core lifesaving skills: obstacle swims, line throws, manikin rescues and relays in a pool environment.

Click the button below to check out full event details and pathways on the Surf Life Saving SA website!