Racing Starts: 5.45pm
Event Entries: For the events this season, we will again be using the online event entry system WAVES
EVENT INFORMATION:
This is an event for Refreshed or New Lifeguards. This event will be raced over 5 nights
Age groups: U15, U17, U19, Open, Masters
Overall winner announced for each age group at the completion of the 5th round
Age Groups
Age group is determined by the competitor’s age at midnight on 30th September 2023. For
example, if you were 19 on the 30th September 2023, you are not eligible to compete in the
Under 19 division. Athletes may only compete in their age group and Open for Individual
events. No races will be held or delayed for an athlete. In team events competitors may race
up.
U15 Competitors can only compete in their own age group.

Missing Person at Sea Responsibilities
Whether you are an Athlete, Official, in an IRB, Team Manager/Coach or a spectator, we all
have a role to perform if someone goes missing in the water during an event or activity.
Check out your role and how you may help in this situation by clicking here.
Medical Information:
Pre-Existing Medical Conditions All participants and officials with a pre-existing medical
condition must complete and submit a ‘Pre-Existing Medical Conditions Declaration’ form
prior to the close of entries. These forms are to be submitted to your Team Manager prior
to the event who in turn will email: sarnia.brewer@surflifesaving.org.nz. However,
participants are encouraged to submit these as early as possible. Once submitted, the
forms will be reviewed by SLSNZ and a decision will be made on whether a ‘Competitor
Waiver’ form is required to be completed. It is important to note that that a pre-existing
medical condition includes a concussion event that has occurred prior to this event.