Surf Lifesaving New Zealand and Surf Life Saving Clubs hold a wide range of competitions over a season for all ages from 7 years through to Masters. In this section you will find quick links to our events calendar and results starting with Pool Rescue Events through to our National Championships. Head to our Competitions and Activities Calendar for full details or click on the key events tittles below.
POOL RESCUE COMPETITIONS
Eastern Region Pool Rescue Championships: August 23-24 2025, Kiwa Pool, Gisborne.
Northern Region Pool Rescue Championships: September 6-7 2025, National Aquatic Centre, Auckland.
Southern Region Pool Rescue Championships: September 13-14 2025, Jellie Park Recreation & Sports Centre, Christchurch.
Central Region Pool Rescue Championships: September 14 2025, Te Ngae Ngae Pool, Wellington.
Aon New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships: September 26-28 2025, Sir Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre, Auckland.
IRB COMPETITIONS
Eastern Region IRB Championships: November 22, Papamoa
Central Region IRB Championships: January 11, Paekākāriki
Northern Region IRB Championships: Nov 28-Mar 1, Ruakaka
bp North Island IRB Championships: Jan 31-Feb 1, Paekākāriki
bp South Island IRB Championships: March 14, Waikouaiti
bp New Zealand IRB Championships: March 27-29, Waikanae, Gisborne
SURF BOAT COMPETITIONS
Whangamata Classic: December 6, Whangamata
NZ Surf Boat Trial: December 7, Whangamata
Central Region Championships: January 10, Paekākāriki
Eastern Region Championships: February 6, Waihi
North Island Surf Boat Championships: February 7-8, Waihi
Aon New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships (Nationals): March 5-8, Ohope, Whakatane
JUNIOR BEACH COMPETITIONS
Central Region Juniors: January 9-10, Paekākāriki
Northern Region Juniors: Jan 31-Feb 1, Orewa
Eastern Region Juniors: Jan 31-Feb 1, Midway
Southern Region Juniors: February 7-8, Christchurch
Oceans '25: February 19-22, Mt Maunganui Beach, Tauranga.
SENIORS & MASTERS BEACH COMPETITIONS
Whangamata Classic: December 6-7 , Whangamata
Central Region Championships: January 10-11, Paekākāriki
Eastern Region Championships: January 23 - 25, Mt Maunganui
Northern Region Championships: February 14-15, Omaha
Southern Region Championships: February 14-15, TBC
Aon New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships (Nationals): March 5-8, Ohope, Whakatane.
Follow our competitions through LiveHeats.
Check out New Zealand's Pool Rescue Records.
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Competition and activities Calendar