2026 AON New Zealand Surf Lifesaving Championships
Event Details
Event Contact:
Luke Smith
Tel: 021 190 1432
Email: luke.smith@surflifesaving.org.nz
Description
The 2026 AON New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships represents the pinnacle event of the season with 1200 athletes anticipated to attend the iconic event.
From Masters who have lost track of the number of Nationals they have attended to 14 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 Ohope Beach for the first time since 2016, we invite you to celebrate the very best of Surf Life Saving Sport as our members compete for their friends and against their fellow athletes.
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: Friday 12 December 2025
Entries Close: 10:00am, Monday 23 February 2026
Senior Entry Fee: $150.00 per person (incl GST)
Masters Entry Fee: $120.00 per person (incl GST)
Senior + Masters Entry Fee: $150.00 per person (incl GST)
(please note, individual clubs may charge different fees and/or have an earlier entry deadline to administer team entries)
KEY DOCUMENTS
- Event Entry Circular
- Programme
- Team Managers Circular
- Surf Officials Circular
- Event Merchandise