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Competition

Events

Disciplines
Surf Sports includes a number of events that one can compete in they include

Boats
Is one of the traditional events in Surf lifesaving. In the early days they were a vital piece of rescue equipment. But they have now given way to motorized craft and are purely used for competition. To watch boat races are spectacular due to the size of the boats and sometimes insignificant human power used to control them.

Boards
Board racing is a tremendous event to compete in. At nearly 3m long they are very challenging especially in big surf. There are a number of events that involve board, one of them being a board rescue which simulates a rescue. Board is a fun but challenging event to train and compete in.

Ski
The surf ski is one of the hardest pieces of equipment to sit on let alone race in the surf. It takes a great deal of skill and power to race skis, with even the best sometimes looking helpless. There are a number of races that have surf skis in them, including the double ski races which are the fastest piece of equipment human powered equipment in Surf Lifesaving

Ironperson
Ironman involves board, ski, swim and running all combined in one race. It has been a race that has made surf lifesavers into public superstars. Names such as Trevor Hendy, Grant Kenny, and Carla Gilbert are all household names in Australian sport through their achievements in Ironperson racing.

IRB
If you have the need for speed than IRB racing is for you. IRBs are a vital part of rescue equipment and are used in racing arena to increase the skills of the driver and crew. There are a number of races that require sometimes up to 8 members in one race. To watch or compete in IRB racing is spectacular especially when the crews are negotiating the surf.

Swimming
One skill all lifesavers should have is the ability to swim. Surf swimming has included some of our greatest Olympic swimmers including Steve Holland and Grant Hackett etc. Anyone getting involved in Surf Lifesaving will be required to swim, so to test this in competition is an ideal way to increase surf swimming ability.

R&R
This event is for the traditionalist. It involves the famous belt and reel that was the first piece of lifesaving equipment. To do R&R you must have high dedication and a persistent attitude. Competing in this event leaves no room for error as judges evaluate form and technique.

Beach
For those who have speed to burn the beach events are for you. Beach events include the sprint race over 110m, beach flags and beach relay. It is for those who have a natural explosive ability.

Champion Lifesaver
Champion lifesaver and champion patrol competition encompass all that lifesaving is about. It covers most aspects of lifesaving including Physical, theory, resuscitation, patrol scenarios and more. These events are great for those who all all-rounder and want to be involved in all aspects of Surf Lifesaving

Boardriding
Those interested in surfing are able to test there skills on surf boards but still be involved in a surf club. Surfing has grown to enormous popularity and to have this component in Surf Lifesaving is good for our sport. Some of the best Surfers in the world have grown up in Surf clubs they include Luke Munro and Mick Lowe just to name a few.