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Online Youth Pathway Courses
2023-04-18 | WA
Heading into youth next season and want to hit the ground running?
SLSWA are delivering 3 Youth Pathway courses ONLINE these school holidays. This is the perfect opportunity for our regional youth to get upskilled!

Youth Age Manager/ Coach: 11am – 12pm – Register
Youth Official: 2pm – 3pm – Register
Youth Trainer: 3:30pm – 4:30pm – Register

These sessions are for anyone who will be in the U14-U17 age groups during the 2023/24 season.
Registrations close 8:30am Monday, 17th April.
Courses will be run over Microsoft Teams and the link will be sent to the email provided upon registering the week before the course.

2023 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships
2023-03-25 - 2023-04-02 | WA
The Aussies is an annual event where members from Australia’s 314 Surf Clubs come together to compete in more than 480 beach and ocean events.
Entries

Club entries to the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships must be submitted via the SLSA Sports Event Management System (SEMS).
Early bird entries close Sunday 12 February 2023
Normal entries close Wednesday 15 March 2023

Age Categories

Youth: U13, U14, U15
Open: U17, U19, Open
Masters

Schedule

Juniors Competition: 25-26 March
Masters Competition: 27-28 March
Opens Competition: 29 March – 2 April

Locations

Scarborough Beach
Trigg Island

Related Documents

SLSA Circular 31 – Australian Surf Life Saving Championships Entry Circular
List of Events v1

Event Enquiries
To Surf Life Saving Australia
Visit The Aussies hub here

Life & Sporting Hall of Fame Member Dinner
2023-03-11 18:30 - 23:30 (Asia/Shanghai) | Scaboro SLSC, 163 The Esplanade, Scarborough, Western Australia, 6019, Australia
The annual Surf Life Saving WA Life and Sporting Hall of Fame Member Dinner is an opportunity to bring together those who have been recognised with SLSWA’s highest honours due to their commitment to the Surf Life Saving movement in WA.
Western Australia has a strong history and track record of producing outstanding surf sports athletes. The Surf Life Saving WA Sporting Hall of Fame recognises these outstanding athletes and their exceptional efforts.
Surf Life Saving WA Life Membership is the most prestigious honour presented to surf club members. Life Members are those who have demonstrated outstanding commitment, leadership and passion for their surf clubs and the surf life saving movement overall over an extended period of time.
New inductees to the Sporting Hall of Fame and Life Membership are announced at the annual Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence.

SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships - Masters (Surf)
2023-03-06 | Trigg Beach, Trigg Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6029, Australia
These championships highlight the skills of our older competitive members in events that mirror the open/youth championships.
This event is proudly supported by Healthway promoting the SunSmart message.
Entries
Close Tuesday, 28 February. Enter here
Teams
To be submitted by Thursday, 2 March. Clubs are to compile teams through SurfTec from entries made by their members.
Event Enquiries
To Surf Life Saving WA – Surf Sports
Related Documents

Event Program
BULLETIN 04 – 2023 SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships – Masters

R&R Sunset Series - R3
2023-02-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
The R&R Sunset Series is for athletes ages U11 – U15, with a focus on training for 2 and 5-person R&R teams. Judges will offer review and encouragement for teams and coaches.
The third event will be held at Fremantle on Friday 3 February 2023 on Leighton beach. After the event Fremantle SLSC invite competitors and supporters to join them on the lawn for a sausage sizzle (provided by the club).
Entries
Close Friday 27 January. Enter here
Teams

2 Person: U11, U13 & U15
5 Person: U15
2 Person teams will not be segregated by ages in the competition so mixed ages may compete side by side. Each team will receive its own judged score and feedback from judges. Coaches are welcome to discuss their team’s scores and progress with judges.

Schedule

The first 2 Person event will march in at 5:30pm and others will follow
The 5 person event will follow the 2 Person.

Event Enquiries
To Scarboro SLSC – Doug McGhie
Related Documents

Will be added as they become available

Freo Ocean Classic
2023-01-28 07:00 - 23:00 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
The Freo Ocean Classic formally known as the Leighton Swim Thru is celebrating its 41st year in 2023. To celebrate, they’re going back to their roots and offering the two distance swims they’re known best for, the 3200m swim and the 1600m swim.
Distances include:

3200m Swim
1600m Swim
150m Guppy Swim (8 to 10 years)
50m Taddie Wade (4 to 7 years)

$1300 in cash prizes for winners of the 2 major events.
Medals and ice creams for the youngsters
Hundreds of dollars in raffle prizes. Tickets available online or on the day.

Freo Ocean Classic
2023-01-28 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
The Freo Ocean Classic formally known as the Leighton Swim Thru is celebrating its 41st year in 2023. To celebrate, we’re going back to our roots and offering the two distance swims we’re known best for, those being a 3200m swim and a 1600m swim.
The swim is at Leighton Beach hosted by Fremantle SLSC on Saturday 28th January 2023 from 7:45am. Delicious breakfast will be available on the day.
Distances

3200m Swim (12 years and older)
1600m Swim (11 years and older)
150m Guppy Swim (8 to 10 years)
50m Taddie Wade (4 to 7 years)

Schedule

Registration closes at 7.40am
Briefing starts at 7.45am
3200m race starts at 8 am
1600 m race starts at 8.10am
Taddie Wade starts at 8.45am
Guppy Swim starts at 8.55am

Prizes

$1300 worth of cash prizes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd male and female swimmers across the line in the 2 major events
Medals and ice-creams for the children’s events
Great age group prizes

Raffle ticks will be available online when registering or on the day with hundreds of dollars fo raffles prizes to be drawn on the day.
REGISTER HERE

Youth Age Manager Course
2023-01-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Bunbury SLSC, Box 81, Lot 757 Ocean Dr, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6231, Australia
The Youth Age Manager program is an introduction to the pathway of Age Manager, and you will gain the skills and knowledge required to deliver Woodside Nipper activities and events.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Download this brochure for more information.
Upcoming Youth Age Manager courses:

Saturday 19 November: 1.30pm – 3.30pm at SLSWA Balcatta
Monday 16 January: 1.30pm – 3.30pm at SLSWA Balcatta
Friday 27 January: 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Bunbury

BOOK HERE

Youth Age Manager Course
2023-01-16 13:30 - 15:30 | SLSWA Balcatta, 7 Delawney Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6021, Australia

Youth Coach Course
2023-01-27 13:30 - 15:30 | Bunbury SLSC, Box 81, Lot 757 Ocean Dr, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6231, Australia
Youth Coaches work in a range of coaching roles at clubs. You will have the opportunity to work with athletes across all levels of competition and performance as well as being mentored at club training sessions in all areas of surf sports.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Download this brochure for more information.
Upcoming Youth Coach courses:

Saturday 19 November: 1.30pm – 3.30pm at SLSWA Balcatta
Saturday 26 November: 10am – 11am at Bremer Bay
Monday 16 January: 1.30pm – 3.30pm at SLSWA Balcatta
Friday 27 January: 1.30pm – 3.30pm at Bunbury

BOOK HERE

Youth Official Course
2023-01-27 11:00 - 13:00 | Bunbury SLSC, Box 81, Lot 757 Ocean Dr, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6231, Australia
Every surf sports competition needs a dedicated and welltrained team of officials. SLSWA youth members can join the Youth Official Program and start working in a range of officiating roles including timekeeping, marshal, check starter etc.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Download this brochure for more information.
Upcoming Youth Official Courses:

Saturday 19 November: 11am – 1pm at SLSWA Balcatta
Saturday 26 November: 9am – 10am at Bremer Bay
Monday 16 January: 11am – 1pm at SLSWA Balcatta
Friday 27 January: 11am – 1pm at Bunbury

BOOK HERE

Youth Official Course
2022-11-19 11:00 - 13:00 | SLSWA Balcatta, 7 Delawney Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6021, Australia

Youth Trainer course
2023-01-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Bunbury SLSC, Box 81, Lot 757 Ocean Dr, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6231, Australia
The Youth Trainer provides an introduction to the pathway of Education Training. You will develop
the skills and knowledge to deliver components of SLSWA education courses and awards, such as First Aid and the Surf Rescue Certificate.
Hours accrued in this role can go towards the SLSWA Youth Leaders Program.
Download this brochure for more information.
Upcoming Youth Trainer courses:

Saturday 19 November: 9am – 11am at SLSWA Balcatta
Monday 16 January: 9am – 11am at SLSWA Balcatta
Friday 27 January: 9am – 11am at Bunbury

BOOK HERE

Youth Trainer Course
2023-01-16 09:00 - 11:00 | SLSWA Balcatta, 7 Delawney Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6021, Australia

Freo 1 & 2km Run Series - Race 3
2023-01-26 06:30 - 10:00 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
Hosted by Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, the Freo Run Series aims to encourage clubbies of all ages to train and simulate competing in 1 & 2km run events in readiness for the SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships and The Aussies, to be held in WA in 2023.
Dates & Times

Race 1: Saturday, November 26th, 2022 – Registrations from 6.30am / Races start 7.30am sharp
Race 2: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 – Marshalling at 4.00pm / Races start 5.00pm sharp
Race 3: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 – Registrations from 6.30am / Races start 7.30am sharp

Entries

Register on the day
$5 per event per runner – breakfast (am)

Format
Pre-race warm-up (all together)
1km: U6 to U13 and U60+
2km: U14 to U59
Rules

The run events will be conducted to the current SLSA Surf Sport Manual
Runners must be current members of a Surf Life Saving Club
Club competition cap preferred (represent your club with pride)

Event Enquiries
To Fremantle SLSC – Jack Dowie / M: 0413 333 650

Youth Coach Course
2023-01-16 13:30 - 15:30 | SLSWA Balcatta, 7 Delawney Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6021, Australia

Summer of Surf Senior Carnival
2023-01-07 08:00 - 14:00 | Sorrento Beach, Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6020, Australia
Entries
Close Wednesday, 4 January. Enter here
Age Categories
U14, U15, U17, Open
Event Enquiries
To Sorrento SLSC – Jess Hampton
Related Documents

Event Program
Event Flyer – includes cash prize pool details

Twilight Beach Carnival at Sorrento Beach
2023-01-06 17:00 - 20:00 | Sorrento Beach, Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6020, Australia
Entries
Entries extended until Thursday, 5 January. Enter here
Please note if you are only competing March Past please only enter the March Past event. If you are competing in Beach/ Surf events and March Past please enter into both events on SurfTec.
Event Enquiries
To Sorrento SLSC – Jess Hampton
Related Documents

Event Program

Teamwork, Opportunities and Development (T.O.A.D.) Camp
2023-01-03 - 2023-01-06 | Ern Halliday Recreation Camp, 140 Whitfords Avenue, Hillarys, Western Australia, 6025, Australia
T.O.A.D. Camp is a development program open to U14 & U15 youth members. The camp is designed to expose participants to a variety of skills and activities that will enhance and encourage their development within our organisation.
Generously supported by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Related Documents

Circular 10

Rise-Up Camp
2022-12-19 - 2022-12-22 | Forest Edge Recreation Camp, 133 Weller Road, Waroona, Western Australia, 6215, Australia
Rise-Up Camp caters for U17 youth members (those aged 15 and 16-years). This camp provides an opportunity for members to participate in a wide range of physical and social activities that will develop personal leadership skills.
Generously supported by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation.
Related Documents

Circular 10

Freo 1 & 2km Run Series - Race 2
2022-12-17 15:30 - 19:00 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
Hosted by Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, the Freo Run Series aims to encourage clubbies of all ages to train and simulate competing in 1 & 2km run events in readiness for the SunSmart WA Surf Life Saving Championships and The Aussies, to be held in WA in 2023.
Dates & Times

Race 1: Saturday, November 26th, 2022 – Registrations from 6.30am / Races start 7.30am sharp
Race 2: Saturday, December 17th, 2022 – Marshalling at 3:45pm / Races start 4.00pm sharp
Race 3: Thursday, January 26th, 2023 – Registrations from 6.30am / Races start 7.30am sharp

Entries

Register on the day
$5 per event per runner – breakfast (am)
Please note there will be no post race sundowner

Format
Pre-race warm-up (all together)
1km: U6 to U13 and U60+
2km: U14 to U59
Rules

The run events will be conducted to the current SLSA Surf Sport Manual
Runners must be current members of a Surf Life Saving Club
Club competition cap preferred (represent your club with pride)

Event Enquiries
To Fremantle SLSC – Jack Dowie / M: 0413 333 650

WA Iron Series - R3
2022-12-10 | Cottesloe Beach, Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6011, Australia
Entries
Close Tuesday 6 December. Enter here
Age Categories
Youth/Open: U14, U15, U17, U19, Open
Format
Triple Sprint
Start Time
8:00 am
Event Enquiries
To Cottesloe Surf Life Saving Club – Karlene Craven
Related Documents

Event Program
Event Flyer

WA Iron Series - R2
2022-12-03 | North Cottesloe Beach, North Cottesloe Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6011, Australia
This event is running as a part of the SunSmart WA Surf League – R1 and will be live streamed via the SLSWA facebook.
Entries
Close Tuesday 29 November. Enter here
Teams
To be submitted by 6pm Thursday 1 December. Clubs are to compile teams through SurfTec from entries made by their members.
Age categories
Youth (U14/U15/U17) and Open
Schedule

7:15am marshalling at both water and beach areas
7:30am event start

Event Enquiries
to North Cottesloe SLSC – Ben Johnson
Related Documents

This event is a Western Suns State Team selection event. See Circular 26 for further details
Event Program
Club trailer parking map

R&R Weekender
2022-12-02 17:00 - 2022-12-04 12:00 | WA
Read the weekend wrap up here.
Held across two days, the R&R Weekender will combine coaching and competition opportunities for coaches, officials and athletes in the sport of R&R.
Guest Coach Christine Caldwell from Victoria, will be joining us for the weekend. Christine is one of Australia’s most experienced and successful R&R coaches and will lend her expertise to WA’s R&R athletes, officials and coaches.
Friday / 5pm Scarborough Beach

Final Sunset Series session

Saturday / 9am – 11am Scarborough Beach

Morning activities will focus on the coaches and officials, with demonstrations covering all aspects of 2 and 5-person events (Nippers & Youth).

Saturday / 1pm – 4pm Sorrento Beach

In the afternoon, the focus will move to the 5 and 6-person teams (U17 – Open) with Christine.

Sunday / 7:30am – 10am City Beach

Focus on U15 and team events

Entries
Enter on the day.
Event Enquiries
To Scarboro SLSC – Doug McGhie

R&R Sunset Series - R2
2022-12-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Scarborough Beach, Scarborough Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6019
The R&R Sunset Series is for athletes ages U11 – U15, with a focus on training for 2 and 5-person R&R teams. Judges will offer review and encouragement for teams and coaches. The first two events (18 November & 2 December) will be held in the Scarborough Beach Amphitheatre, with great lights and seating for parents and friends, and will be followed by a social get-together.
The third event will be held at Fremantle on Friday 3 February 2023 on Leighton beach, with the same times.
Entries
Enter on the night between 5-5:30pm in the amphitheater.
Teams

2 Person: U11, U13 & U15
5 Person: U15
2 Person teams will not be segregated by ages in the competition so mixed ages may compete side by side. Each team will receive its own judged score and feedback from judges. Coaches are welcome to discuss their team’s scores and progress with judges.

Schedule

The first 2 Person event will march in at 5:30pm and others will follow
The 5 person event will follow the 2 Person.

Event Enquiries
To Scarboro SLSC – Doug McGhie
Related Documents

Will be added as they become available

Competition Lifesaving Events Information Session
2022-11-28 18:30 - 20:30 | SLSWA Balcatta, 7 Delawney Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6021, Australia
If you are interested in competing at the SunSmart WA Championships and/or Aussies in Champion Lifesaver, Champion Patrol or First Aid events, this will be a great session to attend.
Jane Scott from City of Perth will be running this event at Surf Life Saving WA. Jane is an experienced coach and official having coached Aussie medallists in Champion Life Saver and Champion Patrol as well as officiated at States and Aussies for these events over many years.
Jane will be discussing all topics Lifesaving including rules, points and tips for these events.
This session is open to both athletes and coaches.
For regional Clubs, we have the option of linking in via TEAMs.
Enquiries
City of Perth – Jane Scott

Youth Coach Course
2022-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Bremer Bay, Bremer Bay, Bremer Bay, Western Australia, 6338, Australia
