Southern Ocean Classic
2026-04-05 10:00 (Asia/Shanghai) | Ocean Beach, Ocean Beach, Denmark, Western Australia, 6333, Australia
After a two-year hiatus while the Denmark Surf Club and Ocean Beach precinct had a major upgrade, the Southern Ocean Classic Mile is now back and better than ever. The 1600m swim is proudly hosted by the Denmark Surf Club in the beautiful waters of Ocean Beach. Find out more information from the Denmark SLSC here.
Entries

Enter via the Denmark SLSC find out more here.
Entry fees are Non-Refundable.

Freo Ocean Classic Run-Swim-Run
2026-04-06 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
This run–swim–run event held by Fremantle SLSC mixes beach running with a refreshing dip to cool you off between running efforts. Multiple categories and distances, plus solo or team.
The event also includes a path run or beach run for non-swimmers. More information here.
Event Categories

Aquathlon Long / Aquathlon Short: 12yrs+
6km & 3km Path Run: 8yrs+
2km & 1km Swim: 12yrs+
2km & 1km Beach Run: 8yrs+

Entries & Further Information

Entries are now open via the website

Watermans to the Wall
2026-04-12 | Sorrento Beach, Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6020, Australia
The 2026 Watermans To The Wall is an iconic community swim event hosted by Sorrento Surf Life Saving Club, with all profits from the event used to purchase lifesaving equipment to keep beachgoers safe.
Starting at Watermans Bay beach the 2.4km course covers a stunning part of the WA coastline. The +400 swimmers compete as individuals.
A cash prize and medals are on offer, with novelty prizes also awarded.
Event Categories

Long course (solo only approx. 2.4km)
Short course (solo only approx. 1.2km)

Entries

Entries are now open via Sorrento Surf Club
Entries close Friday, 10 April at 11:59pm.
More information can be found here.
Late entries will be accepted on race day.
Entry fees are non-refundable

IRB Racing - Carnival 1
2026-04-19 | Coogee Beach, Coogee Beach, Coogee, Western Australia, 6166, Australia
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
Entries close Thursday, 9 April at 11:59pm
Team entries (done by club) close Monday, 13 April at 11:59pm
No late individual or team entries will be accepted
Entrey fees are non-refundable

Event Enquiries
Please contact Surf Sports
Related Documents
IRB Carnival 1 Draw Sheet

IRB Racing - Carnival 2
2026-05-03 08:00 - 12:00 | Quinns Beach, Quinns Rocks Beach, Quinns Rocks, Western Australia, 6030, Australia
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
Individual entries close Thursday, 23 April at 11:59pm
Team entries close Monday, 27 April at 11:59pm
No late individual or team entries will be accepted
Entry fees are non-refundable

Event Enquiries
Please contact Surf Sports
Related Documents
IRB Carnival 2 Guide

Nipper & Youth Awards
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Woodside Energy, 11 Mount Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6000, Australia
The Surf Life Saving WA Nipper & Youth Awards presented by the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia are a way to recognise and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Nipper and youth members across Western Australia.
Now in its seventh year, we are delighted to recognise the hard work of the finalists and award recipients, who have been nominated for their contributions across a range of areas and will be recognised at the event ceremony.
Categories to be awarded will include the Nipper and Youth Club Achievers, U14/U15 Lifesaver, Youth Official, Surf Sports Age Champions, and of course the Nipper and Youth Members of the Year.
We also extend our thanks to the Scottish Masonic Charitable Foundation of Western Australia for their ongoing support of these awards and our youth programs.
The 2026 Nipper and Youth Awards will be held on Saturday, 16 May.

Invitations along with event ticket details have been emailed to all finalists.
Read the finalists announcement here.

Event Enquiries
Please contact SLSWA Events

IRB Racing - Carnival 3
2026-05-17 08:00 - 12:00 | Mullaloo Beach, Mullaloo Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6027, Australia
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
Individual entries close Thursday, 7 May at 11:59pm
Team entries close Monday, 11 May at 11:59pm
No late individual or team entries will be accepted
Entry fees are non-refundable

Event Enquiries
Please contact Surf Sports
Related Documents
Will be uploaded here when available

2026 IRB Racing Series Carnival
2026-05-30 - 2026-05-31 | Back Beach, Lancelin, Fisher Way, Lancelin WA
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
Individual entries close Thursday, 21 May at 11:59pm
Team entries close Monday, 25 May at 11:59pm
No late individual or team entries will be accepted.
Entries are non-refundable.

Event Enquiries
Please contact Adam – Trigg Island SLSC

2026 Albany Surf Craft Challenge
2026-05-31 | Albany SLSC, Australia
Starting at the Albany Boat Shed and finishing at Middleton Beach, the event showcases the spirit of surf craft racing and Albany’s unique coastal culture. With surf boats, skis and boards all taking part, it’s an inclusive, high-energy race that brings together competitors, volunteers, and the community for a weekend of sport, celebration, and connection.
Entries

Entries are run by Albany SLSC, register here.
No late individual or team entries will be accepted
Entries are non-refundable

Event Details

Craft categories (Surf Boat and Surf Ski, single and double).
Distance 12km
Event Start 8.00am

Further Information
More information can be found here. For all enquiries, please contact Albany SLSC on 9841 3327

WA Board Riding Championships
2026-06-06 07:00 - 11:00 | Scarborough Beach, Scarborough Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6019
With a large number of surf lifesavers skilled in the art of surfboard riding, each year Surf Life Saving WA conducts an annual Board Riding Championships.
These championships are a fun way in the winter months for our lifesavers to enjoy the waves on offer and improve their board skills.
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
Entries close Thursday, 28 May at 11:59pm
No late individual entries will be accepted
Entrey fees are non-refundable

Event Enquiries
To SLSWA Surf Sports
Related Documents
Circular 38 – Board Riding Championships
Event Program

IRB Racing Championships
2026-06-13 - 2026-06-14 | Leighton Beach, Leighton Beach, Fremantle, Western Australia, 6160, Australia
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
Individual entries close Thursday, 4 June at 11:59pm
Team entries close Monday, 8 June at 11:59pm
No late individual or team entries will be accepted.
Entries are non-refundable.

Event Enquiries
Please contact Surf Sports
Related Documents
TBA

Awards of Excellence
2026-06-20 18:30 - 23:59 | Crown Perth, Great Eastern Highway, Burswood, Western Australia, 6100, Australia
Held annually, the Surf Life Saving WA Awards of Excellence recognise the achievements and contributions of members and clubs across a range of categories and areas of surf life saving, including Surf Lifesaver and Young Surf Lifesaver of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Open Athlete of the Year, Woodside Nippers Club of the Year and the highly sought-after Lavan Club of the Year title.
Download the full list of finalists here.
A number of the award category winners go on to represent Western Australia at the annual Surf Life Saving Australia Awards of Excellence.
The 2026 Awards of Excellence will be held Saturday, 20 June, 2026.

Crown Ballroom, Crown Perth
Pre-dinner drinks from 6.30 pm. Doors open 6.45 pm for 7 pm start.

Tickets Sales are now closed.
Event Enquiries
Further information regarding award categories and nominations can be found via Circular 37
Please contact SLSWA for further details.

2026 WA Pool Rescue Championships
2026-07-04 - 2026-07-05 | Perth HPC, Stephenson Ave, Mt Claremont, WA, 6010, Australia
Pool Rescue competition is a growing sports discipline for Surf Life Saving WA and its clubs. Pool Rescue sees competitors’ aquatic skills tested with events including manikin tows, obstacle swims and tube swims carrying ‘patients’.
It is very important for surf athletes to have pool rescue skills – as well as surf skills – among their credentials in order to be considered for selection in Australian elite surf sports teams.
Pool tournaments also encourage athletes who may feel uncomfortable in the ocean to get involved in the lifesaving movement.
Entries

Entries are now closed
No late individual or team entries will be accepted
Entry fees (including administration fees) are non-refundable

Related Documents
Bulletin 01: 2026 Surf Life Saving WA Pool Rescue Championships
Event Program
Event Enquiries
To Surf Life Saving WA – Surf Sports

2026 Broome Sunset Challenge
2026-07-10 - 2026-07-12 | Cable Beach, Cable Beach, Broome, Western Australia, 6726, Australia
The Sunset Challenge is a major event on the Broome Surf Life Saving Club calendar. Over the years it has become a favoured carnival in which competitors from all over Australia come to enjoy the mix of friendly competition and a visit to paradise.
July in Broome is the peak of the tourist season so intending competitors and visitors are strongly encouraged to book early for flights and accommodation. It is encouraged you contact the Broome Visitor Centre.
Over the Sunset Challenge weekend, all participating clubs are asked to assist with the set-up and take down of competition areas. There will be social get together and award presentations after the completion of events on Sunday afternoon.
Find out more here
Entries

Entries are now open via SurfTec
All entrants must be a current member of a Surf Life Saving Club
Non-Broome competitors are to enter into their competitive age group as of the 26/27 season.
Entries close Thursday, 9 July at 11:59pm
Entry fees are non – refundable

Age Categories

Nippers: U8 – U13
Youth: U14, U15, U17
Open
Masters

Event Enquiries
Please email Broome SLSC or call 08 9157 1925
Related Documents
Broome Sunset Challenge Event Program
Broome Sunset Challenge Training & Development Program
Broome Sunset Challenge Social Program

St John Ambulance Professional Development Day
2026-08-24 09:00 - 15:00 | Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, Vlamingh Parklands, 20 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle, WA, 6159, Australia
Fremantle SLSC, in partnership with SLSWA, will be facilitating an interagency training opportunity for patrolling members with St John Ambulance paramedic interns.
This day is extremely beneficial for all patrol members to understand how skills as surf lifesavers can be utilised and integrated with other agencies’ management of incidents.
The day will consist of practical (dry) scenarios where members might act as the first responders, and then others where we support St John Ambulance crews. These scenarios will take attendees through primary and secondary response as well as extrication.
Location: Fremantle SLSC
Date: Monday, 24 August, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Spots are limited and fill up quickly. Please contact the coordinator, Mike Shaw to sign up.
If we receive more expressions of interest than we have places available, the extra names will be placed on a waitlist and receive priority placement in the next future session (if you’re available).

Youth Pathways Courses
2026-08-27 17:30 - 19:00 | Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, Vlamingh Parklands, 20 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle, WA, 6159, Australia
SLSWA’s Youth Pathways Program provides young members with opportunities to develop leadership, practical skills and confidence beyond active participation. Through volunteering, coaching, training, officiating, surf sports and lifesaving, members gain valuable experience, contribute to their clubs and communities, and build clear pathways for lifelong involvement in Surf Life Saving.
Course
Youth Age Manager | 5:30pm – 7pm at Fremantle SLSC
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Age Manager Information Session 1
2026-09-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, Australia
To assist clubs with the development of their Nipper (U6-U13) and Youth (U14-U17) Age Managers, Surf Life Saving WA will run Age Manager Information Sessions. These online sessions will be approximately one hour long and will cover topics including the Woodside Nippers App, the Woodside Nippers Program, the SLSWA Youth Program and Child Safe.
Session 1

Monday, 21 September 2026 at 6pm.
Registrations close Sunday, 20 September at 11:59pm.
Register here.

More Information
Please refer to Circular 10: Age Manager Information Sessions
For further enquiries please contact Maddison Walker, Development Officer.

Youth Pathways Courses
2026-10-02 09:00 - 15:30 | SLSWA Balcatta, 7 Delawney Street, Perth, Western Australia, 6021, Australia
SLSWA’s Youth Pathways Program provides young members with opportunities to develop leadership, practical skills and confidence beyond active participation. Through volunteering, coaching, training, officiating, surf sports and lifesaving, members gain valuable experience, contribute to their clubs and communities, and build clear pathways for lifelong involvement in Surf Life Saving.
Course
Youth Official | 9:00am – 11am at SLSWA
Youth Coach | 11:00am – 1:00pm at SLSWA
Youth Age Manager | 11:00am – 1:00pm at SLSWA
Youth Trainer | 1:30pm – 3:30pm at SLSWA

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Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad Series Session 1 & 2
2026-10-06 09:00 - 2026-10-07 12:00 | Fremantle Surf Life Saving Club, Vlamingh Parklands, 20 Leighton Beach Blvd, North Fremantle, WA, 6159, Australia
The Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad Series provides specialised surf and beach coaching opportunities in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all SLSWA members in the U13–U15 age groups, the series consists of five three-hour coaching sessions held at different beach locations throughout the season, giving athletes the opportunity to develop their surf sports skills, gain race experience, and learn from experienced coaches and elite WA athletes in a variety of surf conditions and environments.
Session 1 & 2

Cost: $40 for the two days.
Location: Fremantle SLSC, Leighton Beach
Registrations via SurfTec.

Coach Development Session
In conjunction with our Surf Squad sessions, we are offering a coaching development opportunity for all members 14 and over who are interested in beginning their coaching journey.
This program is designed for those wanting to learn the fundamentals of coaching from our experienced Western Sun coaches.

Register via trybooking. (Coach Development only)

What Participants Will Learn
Ocean Skills

Correct technique
Board handling
Race transitioning
Training knowledge
Pre-race preparation; and
Finishing of races

Beach Skills

Drills/Pre event warm-up
Beach sprint starts
Flags
Relay changes

Enquiries
Surf Sports

Fuel to Go & Play WA Endurance Championships
2026-10-10 | City of Perth SLSC, 181-183 Challenger Parade, Perth Western Australia 6015 · 9.9 km, Perth, WA, Australia
The 2026 Fuel to Go & Play WA Endurance Championships will be held at City Beach.
The event program includes the popular Nipper Gold event, an Endurance Iron event for our U12/U13 nippers, which consists of a 300m swim, a 300m run, a 450m board paddle, and a 250m run finish.
This event is proudly sponsored by Healthway, promoting the Fuel to Go & Play message.
Entries

Entries open via SurfTec
Individual entries close Thursday, 1 October at 11:59pm
– There is an administration fee of $15 which will be charged with the first event entered
– The cost per individual events is $10
– The cost per team events is $10. You must enter the relevant Team Event otherwise your club will be unable to select you.
– Take care with your entry. If you forget an event you will need to go back into SurfTec (prior to close of entries) and will be charged an additional administration fee.
Team entries (done by clubs based on those that have entered Team Event) close Monday 5 October at 11:59pm
No late individual or team entries will be accepted
Entry fees (including administration fees) are non-refundable

Related Documents

Circular 24: 2026 Fuel to Go & Play WA Endurance Championships. This Circular includes the list of events and entry details.

Event Enquiries
Surf Life Saving WA – Surf Sports

Age Manager Information Session 2
2026-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Online, Australia
To assist clubs with the development of their Nipper (U6-U13) and Youth (U14-U17) Age Managers, Surf Life Saving WA will run Age Manager Information Sessions. These online sessions will be approximately one hour long and will cover topics including the Woodside Nippers App, the Woodside Nippers Program, the SLSWA Youth Program and Child Safe.
Session 2

Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 6pm.
Registrations close Wednesday, 14 October at 11:59pm.
Register here.

More Information
Please refer to Circular 10: Age Manager Information Sessions
For further enquiries please contact Maddison Walker, Development Officer.

Youth Pathways Courses
2026-10-17 09:00 - 13:00 | Online, Australia
SLSWA’s Youth Pathways Program provides young members with opportunities to develop leadership, practical skills and confidence beyond active participation. Through volunteering, coaching, training, officiating, surf sports and lifesaving, members gain valuable experience, contribute to their clubs and communities, and build clear pathways for lifelong involvement in Surf Life Saving.
Course
Youth Coach | 9:00am – 10:00am Online
Youth Age Manager | 9:00am – 10:00am Online
Youth Trainer | 10:30am – 11:30am Online
Youth Official | 12:00pm – 1pm Online

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Youth Pathways Courses
2026-11-14 08:00 - 11:00 | Floreat Surf Life Saving CLub, West Coast Hwy, City Beach, Western Australia, 6015
SLSWA’s Youth Pathways Program provides young members with opportunities to develop leadership, practical skills and confidence beyond active participation. Through volunteering, coaching, training, officiating, surf sports and lifesaving, members gain valuable experience, contribute to their clubs and communities, and build clear pathways for lifelong involvement in Surf Life Saving.
Courses
Youth Coach | 8:00am – 11:00am at Floreat
Youth Official | 8:00am – 11:00am at Floreat
(these programs are run in conjunction with the Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad)

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The Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad Series Session 3
2026-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Floreat Surf Life Saving CLub, West Coast Hwy, City Beach, Western Australia, 6015
The Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad Series provides specialised surf and beach coaching opportunities in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all SLSWA members in the U13–U15 age groups, the series consists of five three-hour coaching sessions held at different beach locations throughout the season, giving athletes the opportunity to develop their surf sports skills, gain race experience, and learn from experienced coaches and elite WA athletes in a variety of surf conditions and environments.
Session 3

Cost: $20
Location: Floreat SLSC, Floreat Beach
Register now via SurfTec

What Participants Will Learn
Ocean Skills

Correct technique
Board handling
Race transitioning
Training knowledge
Pre-race preparation; and
Finishing of races
Competition race simulations

Beach Skills

Drills/Pre event warm-up
Beach sprint starts
Flags
Relay changes
Competition race simulations

Enquiries
Surf Sports

Race One Twilight Dash
2026-11-20 16:30 - 19:00 | Sorrento Beach, Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6020, Australia
Get ready for a fast and furious 2km sprint from Watermans Bay to Sorrento Beach in the Race One Twilight Dash.
Perfect for spectators, Sorrento Beach offers a front-row seat to all the action as paddlers race the clock and each other in this high-energy twilight dash. Spectators can follow the race along the famous boardwalk, WAs best ocean viewing platform.
Categories
SLSA Spec Ski Categories (Male and Female):

Under 16yrs (≤16yrs)
Under 19yrs (17-19yrs)

SLSA Spec Prone Paddleboard Categories (Male and Female):

Under 14yrs (≤14yrs)
Under 16yrs (15-16yrs)
Under 19yrs (17-19yrs)
Under 23 (20-23yrs)
Open
Over 40yrs (40+yrs)

Entries

Find out more information here.
Enter now via the link.
Registrations close 5pm Tuesday, 17 November

Enquiries
For all enquiries please contact Ocean Paddler or call 0422 554 965

Race One Nipper Clinic
2026-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Sorrento Beach, Sorrento Beach, Perth, Western Australia, 6020, Australia
Shaw and Partners Financial Services and Race One Surf Craft is bringing the cream of elite surf sports athletes to Perth for the WA Race Week.
This is a rare opportunity to spend some time with, and be coached by some of Australia’s finest surf sports athletes.
This event is a FREE 90 minute clinic for Nippers (U10’s – U13’s) with the Legends of Surf Life Saving.
Entries

Find out more and register here.

Enquiries
For all enquiries please contact Ocean Paddler or call 0422 554 965

The Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad Series Session 4
2026-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 | Scaboro SLSC, 163 The Esplanade, Scarborough, Western Australia, 6019, Australia
The Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad Series provides specialised surf and beach coaching opportunities in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all SLSWA members in the U13–U15 age groups, the series consists of five three-hour coaching sessions held at different beach locations throughout the season, giving athletes the opportunity to develop their surf sports skills, gain race experience, and learn from experienced coaches and elite WA athletes in a variety of surf conditions and environments.
Session 4

Cost: $20
Location: Scarboro SLSC, Scarborough Beach
Register now via SurfTec

Coach Development Session
In conjunction with our Surf Squad sessions, we are offering a coaching development opportunity for all members 14 and over who are interested in beginning their coaching journey.
This program is designed for those wanting to learn the fundamentals of coaching from our experienced Western Sun coaches.

Register via trybooking. (Coach Development only)

What Participants Will Learn
Ocean Skills

Correct technique
Board handling
Race transitioning
Training knowledge
Pre-race preparation
Finishing of races
Competition race simulations

Beach Skills

Drills/Pre event warm-up
Beach sprint starts
Flags
Relay changes
Competition race simulations

Enquiries
Surf Sports

Nipper Lifeguard Program
2027-01-14 08:30 - 15:30 | Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club, 11 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo, Western Asutralia, 6027
The Nipper Lifeguard Program is open to all U13 Nipper members. Get into the water with surf and ocean skills training, hear from a visiting Lifeguard, get up close to surf lifesaving power craft, including Jet Skis and Inflatable Rescue Boats, and learn more about first aid and how to respond in an emergency. Find out more infromation here.

When: Thursday, 14 January 2027
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Mullaloo Beach
Cost: $88
Registrations are not yet open.

Enquiries
Please email training or call (08) 9207 6666

Youth Lifeguard Program
2027-01-20 08:30 - 2027-01-21 15:30 | Mullaloo Surf Life Saving Club, 11 Oceanside Promenade, Mullaloo, Western Asutralia, 6027
The Youth Lifeguard Program is open to all U14/U15 Youth members. Get into the water with advanced surf and ocean skills training, hear from a visiting Lifeguard, get up close to surf lifesaving power craft, including Jet Skis and Inflatable Rescue Boats, and learn more about first aid and how to respond in an emergency. Find out more information here.

When: Wednesday & Thursday, 20 – 21 January 2027
Time: 8.30am – 3.30pm
Location: Mullaloo Beach
Cost: $180
Registrations are not yet open.

Enquiries
Please email training or call (08) 9207 6666

Youth Pathways Courses
2027-01-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Bunbury SLSC, Box 81, Lot 757 Ocean Dr, Bunbury, Western Australia, 6231, Australia
SLSWA’s Youth Pathways Program provides young members with opportunities to develop leadership, practical skills and confidence beyond active participation. Through volunteering, coaching, training, officiating, surf sports and lifesaving, members gain valuable experience, contribute to their clubs and communities, and build clear pathways for lifelong involvement in Surf Life Saving.
Course
Youth Coach | 12:00pm – 3:00pm at Floreat
Youth Official | 12:00pm – 3:00pm at Floreat
(these programs are run in conjunction with the Fuel to Go & Play Surf Squad)

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