Competitive Sections

Beach Section

Beach Section

The beach events are contested over a sand course of varying distance and are some of the most hotly contested events at surf carnivals.
Board Section

Board Section

Board events involve paddling a fiberglass board from the beach, through the break, around a defined course and back again. This discipline also incorporates surf board riding.

Ski Section

Ski Section

A surf ski is one of the fastest human-powered craft on water. Racing variations including single, double and numerous relay events, all amounting to fast paced and exciting spectacles.
Swim Section

Swim Section

There are so many events that encompass swimming that it is one of the core competitive sections within any successful surf club. It is one of Cronulla SLSC’s premier disciplines.

Surfboat Section

Surfboat Section

Boats of wood, men of steel – the boat area of a surf carnival is where the action is. Traditionally a rescue craft (superseded by the IRB) a boat crew consists of four rowers and a sweep.

Multi-Discipline Events

Multi-Discipline Events

Multi-discipline refers to events that require competitors to specialise in a combination of swim, board and ski legs, the most notable being the famous Ironman and Ironwoman.

Masters Section

Masters Section

Athletes over the age of thirty (30) years are entitled to compete in specific ‘age category’ events, generally held separately from Open (senior) division carnivals / events.

IRB Racing

IRB Racing

The focus of IRB racing is to hone the abilities of IRB drivers and crew, with five events that generally revolve around the concept of IRB rescues and craft preparation.

Lifesaving Competition

Lifesaving Competition

SLSA conducts several events aimed at highlighting and developing the skills involved in rescue, resuscitation and first aid, assisting members to perform their patrolling duties.

March Past and R&R

March Past and R&R

Literally the flagship event of any surf carnival, March Past is a very traditional and colourful event. Largely ceremonial, teams are scored on strict uniformity and absolute military precision.