Oceans' 22 (Cancelled)

The attached memo provides detailed information regarding the status of all remaining SLSNZ competitions & carnivals in the 2022 season.

SLSNZ acknowledges and thanks the membership for their patience during this time of uncertainty. Since New Zealand moved into the COVID Protection Framework (CPF) RED setting on Sunday 23^rd of January it has been an unsettling time for everyone as we attempt to navigate our way forward.

The impact of COVID-19 on Lifesaving Sport in the last two years has been significant. The cancellation of 2020 IRB Nationals, Oceans’ 21 finals day, the 2021 TSB Nationals and the 2021 National Pool Rescue Championships as well as numerous regional and club competitions has tested the motivation and resolve of our membership to continue to contribute to their communities as well as enjoy the challenge and comradery of our sport. 

The good news is that the majority of competitions can still be delivered, albeit with a few changes to how they run. Sport & Event Managers and volunteers have done a great job over the past two seasons to get events up and running with ever-changing rules & restrictions.

Obviously a key focus has been on Oceans, Nationals & IRBs.

Over the past week, the SLSNZ sport team and the membership have been providing Senior Management & the Board with ongoing feedback and information as to if and how these events could be run and the associated risks. The SLSNZ Board met last night and determined the following:

• Oceans 22 will be cancelled
• TSB Nationals will continue as planned, however with considerable uncertainty and risk, which all clubs & individuals will need to assess and determine their attendance
• IRBs are still under consideration (we have a bit more time and flexibility with these, but not a lot)

Where competitions have been cancelled, SLSNZ will work with Local and Regional Sport Committees to investigate additional or alternative options.

Given the rapid and continual change to COVID-19 related restrictions, the level of infection in any given location and the community sentiment towards running activities, each competition will continue to be assessed as to the associated potential risk with postponements or further cancellations still a possibility.

SLSNZ will host an online session for members to discuss and ask questions on Wednesday February 9 at 7.30pm (link in memo)

See memo here 

Welcome to Oceans’ 22, a celebration of Under 14 Surf Life Saving sport. Oceans’ has a proud history of being not only the largest Junior Surf Life Saving Event in New Zealand, but the most competitive, exciting and fun!

Returning to Mt Maunganui for 2022, we invite you to celebrate the very best of future Surf Life Savers as our members compete for their friends and against their fellow athletes.

• To learn the skills required to gain the Surf Lifeguard Award.
• To provide the best possible life saving experience for all juniors with the view to encouraging long-term active participation.
• To provide opportunities for juniors to actively participate in and enjoy life saving and competition in an aquatic environment.
• To ensure our junior member are safe on New Zealand's beaches through building knowledge and experiences in the Junior Surf Programme.
• To develop a team based philosophy encompassing leadership, camaraderie, teamwork, and fun.
• To promote social, emotional and physical growth and development in a healthy and safe environment.

• Club Covid MVP verification spreadsheet
• RFID Wristband Order Form - pdf
• RFID Wristband Order Form - word doc.
• Team Manager Declaration - word doc.
• Team Change Form - word doc.