BP North Island IRB Championships
Event Details
Event Contact:
Scott Bicknell - Event Assistant
Tel: 0273277339
Email: scott@bicknellconsultants.com
Description
Event Overview
The BP Surf Rescue North Island Championships has a proud history of being one filled with hard, fast, and action-packed racing. The second largest Inflatable Rescue Boat racing competition on the Surf Life Saving calendar, crews from throughout the country will line up to showcase their surf skills, fitness and experience amongst their peers.
The competition includes several events, requiring varying levels of technical skill and physical fitness. With surf and weather conditions constantly changing, the competition has proved to be one of the most exciting competitions of the Surf Life Saving calendar.
Making its first appearance at Paekakariki Beach, along the picturesque Capital Coast, we invite you to celebrate the skills and experience of some of Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s very best IRB Crews as they compete for their friends and against their fellow athletes.
Entry Information
Entries may be made using the SLSNZ Online Event Entry System. Your club has access to this system and will process your entries. Following the close of entry as detailed below entry fees will be invoiced directly to your club for payment prior to the competition.
Entries Open: 10:00am, 1 December 2019
Entries Close: 10:00am, 3 February 2020
Entry Fee: $50.00 per event (inclusive of GST)
Entry Circular
This document provides you with all the information you need to know in order to enter this event. While it contains the typical logistical information surrounding the event, it also incorporates very important details that an athlete, parent and/or guardian must be aware of before entering themselves or their child into this event.
Entry Circular V2 (updated 13 February 2020) - pdf
Draft Programme V2 (Updated 13 February 2020) - pdf
Day one lane draw (updated 14 February 2020) - pdf
Day two lane draw (updated 14 February 2020) - pdf
Note: All updates to the entry circular are highlighted in Yellow for clarity.
Surf Competition Manual Update
Please note that a Sport Circular was release in November 2020 outlining a range of updates to the Surf Sport Manual, including specific changes to IRB Events.
SC02 - Surf Competition Manual Update - pdf
Team Manager Circular
This document provides you with all the information you need to know as a Team Manager at the BP Surf Rescue North Island Championships. While it contains the typical logistical information surrounding the event, it also incorporates very important details that a Team Manager must be aware of before attending the event.
Please note that this circular must be read in conjunction with the Entry Circular which outlines further information Team Managers must be aware of prior to entering any competitors into the competition.
Team Manager Circular (updated 27 January 2020) - pdf
Note: All updates to the entry circular are highlighted in Yellow for clarity.
Officials Circular
This document provides you with all the information you need to know as an Official at the BP Surf Rescue North Island Championships. While it contains the typical logistical information surrounding the event, it also incorporates very important details that an Official must be aware of before attending the event.
Please note that this circular should be read in conjunction with the Entry and Team Manager Circulars which outline further information Participants and Team Managers must be aware of prior to attending into the competition.
Officials Circular (Updated 27 January 2020) - pdf
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
All participants with a pre-existing medical condition must complete and submit a Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Declaration form prior to the close of entries. These forms are to be submitted to the Event Assistant (Scott Bicknell) by email to scott@bicknellconsultants.com. However, participants are encouraged to submit these as early as possible.
Once submitted, the forms will be reviewed by SLSNZ and a decision will be made on whether a Competitor Waiver form is required to be completed.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Declaration Form - pdf
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Declaration Form - docx
Competitor Waiver Form - Under 18 - pdf
Competitor Waiver Form - Under 18 - docx
Competitor Waiver Form - 18 and over - pdf
Competitor Waiver Form - 18 and over - docx
Competition Safety Plan
The draft Competition Safety Plan and Hazard Identification Appendices are available to download below. The document is also available for viewing in the Event Management Area during the event. The missing person at sea reflex tasking can be found in Appendix Two of the entry circular.
Competition Safety Plan (Draft) - pdf
Hazard Identification Spreadsheet - pdf
Return to Shore Procedure - pdf