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 17-18 2024, Kiwa Pool, Gisborne.
Northern Region Pool Rescue Championships: September 7-8 2024, National Aquatic Centre, Auckland.
Southern Region Pool Rescue Championships: September 14 2024, Jellie Park Recreation & Sports Centre, Christchurch.
Central Region Pool Rescue Championships: September 14 2024, Wellington Region Aquatic Centre.
New Zealand Pool Rescue Championships: October 4-6 2024, Sir Owen Glenn National Aquatic Centre, Auckland.
IRB COMPETITIONS
Eastern Region IRB Championships: November 16, Ohope
Central Region IRB Championships: January 11, Waimarama
Northern Region IRB Championships:February 15 & 16, Whangamata
bp North Island IRB Championships: March 1 & 2, Papamoa
bp South Island IRB Championships: March 15, Waikouaiti Beach, Otago
bp New Zealand IRB Championships: March 28-30, Waipu Cove, Northland
SURF BOAT COMPETITIONS
Whangamata Classic: December 7, Whangamata
NZ Surf Boat Trial: December 8, Whangamata
Central Region Championships: January 11 & 12, Waimarama
Eastern Region Championships: January 24-26, Mt Maunganui
North Island Surf Boat Championships: February 8 & 9, Waihi
The four competitions that make up are New Zealand Surf Boat Series are: Whangamata Classic, CRC's, ERC's and North Island Championships. Click here for full details
JUNIOR BEACH COMPETITIONS
Central Region Junior Championships: January 10, Waimarama Beach, Hawkes Bay.
Northern Region Junior Championships & U10 Royale: February 1 & 2, venue TBC
Eastern Region Junior Carnival: February 1 & 2, Ohope
Southern Region Junior Championships: February 1 & 2, Warrington Beach, Otago
Oceans '25: February 20-23, Mt Maunganui Beach, Tauranga.
SENIORS & MASTERS BEACH COMPETITIONS
Whangamata Classic: December 7, Whangamata
Central Region Championships: January 11 & 12, Waimarama
Eastern Region Championships: January 24 - 26, Mt Maunganui
Northern Region Championships: February 15 &16, Whangamata
Southern Region Championships: February 15 &16, New Brighton
New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships (Nationals): March 6 - 9, Midway Beach, Gisborne.
Follow our competitions through Waves Results Live.
Check out New Zealand's Pool Rescue Records.
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