Policies

Lifesaving Policies

Body Recovery
Event Safety
First Aid Operations
Helmet use in Lifeguard Operations
IRB Hull, Engine & Fuel Bladder Specifications
IRB Operations
Lifeguard Qualifications & Refreshers
Lifesaving Activities around rocks
Marine Mammals
Methoxyflurane
Minimum Equipment for SAR Squads
New Lifesaving Equipment Testing
Patrol Support Members
Patrol Type, Designation of Areas & Minimum Standards
RWC Operations
RWC Specifications
Sar Operations & Sar Squad Accreditation
Shark Incidents
Surf Lifeguard & Patrol Support Uniform
SLSNZ Search & Rescue Operations & SAR Squad Accreditation
Tsunami Response
Use of Patrol Vehicles on Beaches

SLSNZ is always looking for continual improvement & therefore collects ongoing suggestions from our clubs & services. National Lifesaving Policies can be reviewed, and any submissions for change from the membership help form a wider picture.

To submit a suggested amendment to SLSNZ, please click here.

Sport Policies

CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR SPORT POLICIES

SLSNZ High Performance Selection (Pool Rescue)
SLSNZ High Performance Selection (Ocean & Beach)
SLSNZ High Performance Selection (Surf Boats)

Health & Safety Policies

CLICK HERE TO VISIT OUR HEALTH & SAFETY PAGE
Or click the links below for specific policies

SLSNZ Complaints Policy

Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) knows everyone involved in surf lifesaving is here because of a shared passion and care for the people involved. We're committed to supporting everyone, including members, volunteers, employees, whanau and supporters, to participate in a respectful, safe, and fair environment.

Complaints can be made by or about anyone involved in surf lifesaving. This includes Members, Officers, volunteers, the Board, employees, family/whanau of Members, service providers, and the public.

Please refer the following documents for additional information;