At Surf Lifesaving New Zealand our purpose is to lead and support surf lifesaving in New Zealand.
We can lead and support more people through education and teach them the skills and knowledge to stay safe while having fun at the beach.
Joining Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is a one time
only registration and there is no subscription fee. Every year a
member must renew their membership by contacting their Club and
paying the Club annual subscription fee
First off you need to select the Surf Life Saving Club you
wish to join. This may be the Club closest to you, a Club where
your friends and your family are members or purely just because you
spend your summer months at this beach
More Information or to join a club
The management of a club competition team is an important function that can make the difference between competitors taking part in a race or not making it to the start line, or alternatively having a good competition experience that keeps them involved in surf lifesaving.
The management of a national competition team is an important function that can make the difference between competitors winning a gold medal or not making it to the start line, or alternatively having a good competition experience that keeps them involved in surf lifesaving.
NZ Representative team managers are selected by each region. The event is a step in the pathway for team managers to work towards acheiving national representative honours.
The New Zealand Managers are charged with managing the Campaign plans fort international competitions and the World Lifesaving Championships. The Managers are the key communicators to key personnel and manage the Budget, Camps, Travel, Equipment and Logistics. Positions are advertised every two years in conjunction with the Lifesaving World Championships Cycle. Currently positions for coaching are in the Youth, Development and Open levels.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
14 years of age
Who should complete it
Anyone interested in getting started in Junior surf coaching.
Provides and co-ordinates a range of coaching actitivites across all levels of the club
NZ Representative coaches are selected by each region to compete in a one day event. The event is a step in the pathway for coaches to work towards acheiving national representative honours.
The New Zealand Coaches are charged with managing the Performance of the NZ Teams, development of high performance athletes, supporting high performance campaign planning and delivery. Positions are advertised every two years in conjunction with the Lifesaving World Championships Cycle. Currently positions for coaching are in the Youth, Development and Open levels.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
16 years of age
Who should complete it
Any Surf Life Saving Club members interested in gaining basic knowledge and skills in surf coaching including new surf coaches, or existing coaches with no formal training.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
18 years of age
Developing Surf Coach Award
Who should complete it
Any Surf Life Saving Club coaches interested in wanting to advance their knowledge and skills to be able to effectively coach athletes interested in competition. Athletes must be at a competition level of Oceans or above.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
18 years of age
Competitive Surf Coach Award
Who should complete it
Any Surf Life Saving Club coaches interested in advanceing their knowledge and skills to be able to effectively coach athletes performing at a high performance level.
Surf sport needs great officials to assist in the officiating of local and regional events. Become an officials and join a great team on the beach who run our Surf Life Saving Events.
Surf sport needs great officials to assist in the officiating of local and regional events. Leadership is a key quality we are looking for to lead a team of officials during events.
Leadership is a key quality we are looking for when selecting our Arena Referee positions for National events. If you are interested in developing to these roles please contact Surf Life Saving New Zealand.
The Event Referee position at National Events is a key role that forms one part of the Event Management Team. From selection of officials and placings to input into logistics and layout the Event Referee is a key leader for National Events. If you are interested in developing to these roles please contact Surf Life Saving New Zealand.
There are opportunities to officiate at International Events every year and get a taste of how other Nations run competition. Occasionally Surf Life Saving New Zealand sends Official Delegates to International Events when New Zealand Teams are competing.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
Who should complete it
Anyone interested in getting started in surf
officiating, new officials, previous competitors, parents helpers
or existing officials with no formal training.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
Surf Official Level 1 Award
Who should complete it
Current Level 1 officials who are interested in further
developing their skills and surf officiating progression. Level 2
is targeted at those officials who are looking to step up into
roles of Arena Referee, Cheif Judge, Starter or a more advanced
officiating role. .
This training is currently in development and scheduled to be rolled out in the 2017/2018 season.
The Event Management of a club run events is an important function that can make the difference between having a good and safe competition experience that keeps members involved in surf lifesaving. Contact your club for opportunities to become an Event Manager.
The Event Management of a Local run events is an important function that can make the difference between having a good and safe competition experience that keeps members involved in surf lifesaving. Contact your Surf Life Saving New Zealand for opportunities to become an Event Manager.
The Event Management of a Regional run events is an important function that can make the difference between having a good and safe competition experience that keeps members involved in surf lifesaving. Contact Surf Life Saving New Zealand for opportunities to become an Event Manager.
The Event Management of the Representative run events (Surf Boats and Craft/Beach) which is an important function that can make the difference between having a good and safe competition experience and provides step towards NZ representative honours. Contact Surf Life Saving New Zealand for opportunities to become an Event Manager.
The Event Management of a National run events is an important function that can make the difference between having a good and safe competition experience that keeps members involved in surf lifesaving.
The Event Management of International run events is an critical function that can make the difference between having a good and safe competition experience that showcases Surf Life Saving on the international stage. Contact Surf Life Saving New Zealand for opportunities to become an Event Manager.
Pre-requistes
Current member of a SLS club
14 years of age
Who should complete it
Anyone interested in getting started as a Surf lifeguard
Club teams are selected by clubs to compete in local, regional and National Events . The event is the first step in the pathway for athletes to work towards achieving representative honours.
NZ Representative teams are selected by each region to compete in a one day event. The event is a step in the pathway for athletes to work towards acheiving national representative honours.
New Zealand Development squad athletes are selected based on their potential to fit the type and mix of athletes required for the New Zealand team at the Lifesaving World Championships for the future
The New Zealand Open Squad Athletes are selected based on their potential to fit the type and mix of athletes required for the New Zealand Team at the Lifesaving World Championships
New Zealand team athletes are selected based on their potential to fit the type and mix of athletes required for the New Zealand team at the Lifesaving World Championships and other international events.
This training is currently in development
This training is currently in development
Leads the safety management for the competition with the support
and input of the Event Safety Manager and the Event Referee,
before, during and after competition.
More Information
The Event Manager in consultation with the Event Safety Officer will appoint a In Water Co-ordinator for competitions.
Assess the safety of an arena and would be generally by put in place for multi arena events that require additional support to the Event Safety Officer.
This training is currently in development.
