Competitive
LIfesaving
Enjoy The Competitive Side of Life Saving
Competitive Lifesaving is a significant component of who we are as an organisation. All our Junior, Senior and Master members have the opportunity to participate in local, regional, national and international competitions. Unlike other sports, the purpose of our competitions is to improve lifesaving skills and fitness to keep our beaches safe.
Competitive Lifesaving in the Senior part of the Club is different from the Junior Club in that there is a wider range of events for Seniors and there are a number of team events. In Senior Competitive Lifesaving most people tend to concentrate on only a few events. Correct uniform must be worn and equipment is provided by the club. If you are interested in joining a crew or team, we can help you with this.
Uniform
Mandatory Uniform
High Visability Vest or Long Sleeve Rashie, Skull Caps and Silicone Caps are available for purchase via the Ōrewa website online shop.
Optional Club Merch
Optional Club Merch will be available for pre-order at certain times of the year.
Orewa Surf Life Saving Club uniform colour is Royal Blue.
Swimwear
You can purchase any brand of togs/briefs or jammers but they must be Royal Blue, but we recommend the Jolyn swimwear range as they are good quality, have a great range of styles, Orewa printing is available and customer service is great.
During Any Club Training
You must wear the club skull cap and a high visibility vest.
A wetsuit can also be a great addition to keep warm throughout the season when the water is cooler.
When Attending Surf Competitions
Competitors must wear the club skull cap and a high visibility vest.
Competitors must also wear royal blue togs.
Competitors can wear the Ōrewa SLSC silicone swim cap during summer under the club skull cap (not in place of).
When Attending Pool Competitions
Competitors must wear the Ōrewa SLSC silicone swim cap.
Senior Competitive LIfesaving
As a qualified Surf Lifeguard you are able to participate in regular competition events against lifeguards from other Surf Life Saving Clubs. Competitive Lifesaving events are referred to as Carnivals. The objective of Competitive Lifesaving is to improve the fitness and skill levels of lifeguards.
Pre-requistes to participate in Carnivals:
you must have a current Surf Lifesaving Award and complete a refresher course when necessary (as must all Lifeguards)
you must be a current financial member
you must complete a minimum of 20 patrolling hours each season. Your hours can be made up by completing 20 patrolling hours or 15 patrolling hours plus 5 hours of lifeguard development such as completing a First Aid Course or volunteering at Junior Surf)
From local surf carnivals to our national championships, Competitive Lifesaving brings the membership together and provides opportunities for Nippers through to Masters to develop and compete across a huge range of disciplines.
Competitive Lifesaving has a long and proud history within the Surf Life Saving movement and continues to play a significant role in ensuring that our members have the ability and passion to meet the challenging environments within which Surf Life Saving delivers its essential lifesaving service.
There are a number of Surf Sports Carnivals run throughout the season at District and National levels. You can visit the Surf Life Saving Northern Region (SLSNR) and Surf LIfe Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) websites for event details.
Ōrewa Surf Life Saving Club offers formal training and coaching programs for you to learn and develop skills in the various individual disciplines and team events such as:
Beach Sprint & Flags
Swimming (Surf Race / Tube Rescue)
Board
Surf Ski
Surf Boat
Surf Canoe
IRB Racing (Qualifications required)
Pool Champs
Master’s Water Training
If you are interested in training and competing in Competitive Lifesaving, please email admin@orewasurfclub.org.nz for more information or contact one of our managers below.
Senior Competitive Lifesaving Contacts
Surf Boats & Canoe
Open to men & women across all age groups.
For more information contact Jon Copeland or Mark McCarthny
Board, Ski & Beach
Our head coach runs training sessions throughout the week for these disciplines.
Contact James Scott for information on times and which session would suit you.
IRB Racing
Qualifications are required for IRB racing, along with age restrictions.
For information about IRB racing please contact Angus Kirkman or Conan Williis
Pool Champs
This is Surf Lifesaving in a pool for Seniors and Masters for the current season.
For more information contact James Scott
Masters Water Training
If you’re past the serious competing phase but would still love to get out on the water with others using your own equipment, this can be arranged!
For more information contact Jon Copeland
Junior Competitive Lifesaving
As well as the Sunday sessions which run between Labour Day and Easter each year, there are also opportunities throughout the season to apply and extend your skills and knowledge through age based surf and pool carnivals and Junior Surf camp.