Oceans 26: Festival of Junior Lifesaving

Oceans: Festival of Junior Surf Lifesaving, is the biggest junior carnival of the season and aims to provide an opportunity for junior members to compete, challenge themselves and celebrate the camaraderie of surf lifesaving in a fun, exciting and safe beach and surf environment. 

OCEANS ’26 – VENUE UPDATE

Surf Life Saving New Zealand, in conjunction with Tauranga City Council, Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service, and Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club, has made the decision to relocate Oceans ’26 to Pāpāmoa Beach, to be held 19–22 February. This decision is fully supported by the leadership of both clubs.

Following last week’s tragic event at Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park, and with full information now available, the appropriateness of the original venue for Oceans ’26 had to be carefully reconsidered.

We continue to acknowledge and empathise with Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service and its membership during this difficult time, and we sincerely thank Pāpāmoa Surf Life Saving Club and its members for their willingness to accommodate the event.

ENTRY INFORMATION

Entries must be made using WAVES Competition Management System. Each club has access to this system and will process entries. Clubs will be invoiced for payment following the event.

Entries Open: Monday 15 December 2025

Entries Close: 10:00am, Monday 9 February 2026

Entry Fee: $120.00 per person (incl GST)

(please note, individual clubs may charge different fees and/or have an earlier entry deadline to administer team entries)

All participants and Event Crew with a pre-existing medical condition, including concussion, must complete and submit a Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Declaration form to the Event Manager prior to the close of entries. SLSNZ will review the forms and determine if a Competitor Waiver form is required to be completed.