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Surf Sports

Surf sports play a pivotal role in the surf life saving 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.

Explore some of the roles and opportunities below and take the next step in your life saving journey!
Event Calendar
Competitors racing in a beach sprint at a surf life saving carnival

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Every year, thousands of members use their lifesaving skills in a competitive sporting environment. Carnivals at a club, regional, state, and national level give athletes the opportunity to use their skills in a competitive sporting environment across a range of disciplines including Ironman, lifesaving, surfboats, pool rescue and IRB racing.

Competitive opportunities are available for athletes from our Little Nippers (U8-U9) through to Masters

In addition to carnivals, there are opportunities for selection in state representative teams across a range of disciplines, and beyond that, even opportunities to represent Australian in international competition.

Speak to your club to get involved, and keep an eye on our event calendar (opens in a new tab).

Download the 2026/27 Surf Sports calendar