International Surf Rescue Challenge

International Surf Rescue Challenge History

The International Surf Rescue Challenge (ISRC) started as the Trans-Tasman Challenge, a traditional surf lifesaving competition between Australia and New Zealand that was first commenced in 1937. In 1999 South Africa was invited to compete and the Tri Nations Challenge was born.

In 2005 the Challenge was opened up to other nations and the then event was called the International Surf Rescue Challenge – however the former competitions i.e. Trans-Tasman Challenge, Tri Nations Challenge are still held. Traditional trophies are awarded to the winning team.

2017 International Surf Rescue Challenge

Event Details:

The 2017 International Surf Rescue Challenge (ISRC) was hosted by Surf Life Saving New Zealand and held at Mount Maunganui, Tauranga on Thursday 30th November - Sunday 3 December 2017.

This event included the 2017 International Surf Rescue Challenge & 2017 International Surf Rescue Youth Challenge. Additionally, the 2017 Tri Nations Challenge and 2017 Trans-Tasman Challenge were contested as part of this event.

The event was based around a comprehensive competition programme conducted over three tests, which included swim, surf board, surf ski and beach events. The ISRC originally started in 1939 as the Trans-Tasman Series between Australia and New Zealand, with the current format of the event first conducted in 1999, which included South Africa and then followed by other countries, which are currently participating.

An overall point score was maintained in both the Open and Youth categories with the winners being declared the Open and Youth 2017 International Surf Rescue Challenge Champions.

Congratulations to the Australian Open Team who won the 2017 International Surf Rescue Challenge and the Australian Youth Team for taking out the 2017 International Surf Rescue Youth Challenge. A breakdown of points and results are available below.

Results and Points:

Follow the Event:

	Click on the facebook link to view the action, event update, live streams, media releases and environment over the course of the event.
	The results link will allow you to follow the results over the three tests. Click on the DHL International Surf Rescue Challenge 2017 test 1, 2 or 3.
	Race by race action will be uploaded following each test day onto our Surf Life Saving New Zealand YouTube channel.
	Keep up to date through twitter with the action on the beach.
	Check out the pictures of the atmosphere via Instagram