TSB New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships (Nationals)
Event Details
Event Contact:
Scott Bicknell - Event Manager
Tel: 027 327 7339
Email: scott@bicknellconsultants.com
Description
Event Overview
The 2020 TSB New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships represents the pinnacle event of the season with 1500 athletes anticipated to attend the iconic event. From Masters who have lost track of the number of Nationals they have attended to 15 year olds experiencing the event for the first time, Nationals caters to all levels of participation and almost all aspects of Surf Life Saving. You will see New Zealand representatives, canoes, surf boat crews, surf swimmers, beach sprinters, ski and board paddlers all having a crack at being the next National Champion!
Returning to Midway Beach in Gisborne, we invite you to celebrate the very best of Surf Life Savers as our members compete for their friends and against their fellow athletes.
“Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei”
“Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain”
Event Programmes
Sunday:
Saturday:
- TSB Nationals Programme - Saturday V2 (updated 14 March 2020, 7:15am) - pdf
- TSB Nationals Programme - Saturday (updated 13 March 2020, 4:30pm) - pdf
Friday:
- TSB Nationals Programme - Friday only, Water Arenas (updated 13 March 2020, 10am) - pdf
- TSB Nationals Programme - Friday only (updated 13 March 2020, 7am) - pdf
- TSB Nationals Site Plan - Friday only (updated 12 March 2020) - pdf
Thursday (Masters):
Results
The Live Results system will be available for most events - please note, this does not include surf boats or canoes.
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, 2 March 2020
Entry Fee: $115.00 per person | $10.00 per Substitute (inclusive of GST)
Masters Entry Fee: $75.00 per person | $10.00 per Substitute (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.
Note: All updates to the entry circular are highlighted in Yellow for clarity.
Team Manager Circular
This document provides you with all the information you need to know as a Team Manager at the competition. 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 V4 (Updated 7 March 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 competition. 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 V7 (Updated 7 March 2020) - pdf
Note: All updates to the officials circular are highlighted in Yellow for clarity.
Team Changes
Any team changes from those entered at the close of entries must be provided to the administration team prior to the start of an event. Any subsequent changes from this time will be considered under the 50% Rule Change.
Should a team change be required during the event this must be provided in writing on the 'Team Change' form and lodged with the administration team by the club team manager prior to the commencement of the specified event.The Team Change form can be collected from the administration team or downloaded from here.
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
All participants and officials 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 Manager (Scott Bicknell) by email to scott@bicknellconsultants.com. However, participants are encouraged to submit these as early as possible.
It is important to note that that a pre-existing medical condition includes a concussion event that has occurred prior to this event.
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 (To be confirmed) - pdf
Hazard Identification Spreadsheet (To be confirmed) - pdf
COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) - IMPORTANT NOTICE
As at 7 March, New Zealand has four case of COVID-19 confirmed.
There is a low-moderate risk of any spread into the community from these cases.
If you have recently visited (excluding airport transit ) through mainland China, Iran, Northern Italy or South Korea, you are required to register with Healthline (0800 358 5453) and to undertake 14 days self-isolation starting from the date of the departure from that country or territory.
If you have recently visited (excluding airport transit) through Hong Kong, Italy (other than northern Italy), Japan, Singapore or Thailand you should be aware of COVID-19 symptoms and carefully monitor your health for symptoms of fever, cough or shortness of breath to seek medical advice by first phoning Healthline’s dedicated COVID-19 number 0800 358 5453 or contact your GP, including phoning ahead of your visit.
It is however important that we all remain aware of the potential risks and handling requirements for any potentially infectious patient.
Guidelines for handling infectious patients.
As you would for ANY medical patient with infectious symptoms (cough, cold, fever, etc.), limit exposure:
• Have the patient wear a mask.
• Stay outdoors if possible, rather than in enclosed indoor spaces. A two metre separation is encouraged.
• Wear a mask, goggles, and gloves.
• Avoid all unnecessary suctioning, high-flow oxygen delivery, and bag-valve-mask ventilation, as such interventions create aerosols.
These are best practices for treating ANY infectious patient, whether novel coronavirus, or "regular" influenza.
Involve the ambulance service ASAP.
Remember to practice good hand hygiene routinely, avoid touching your face with your hands, and ensure you are immunised, so you don't unwittingly spread preventable diseases to others.
If you have any cold or flu symptoms, protect others by staying home until your symptoms resolve.
For all queries relating to this Memo, please contact Ross Merrett, Safety, Welfare & Risk Manager ross.merrett@surflifesaving.org.nz.