News

We have a busy 7 days ahead of us. Please read and note the following information.

NIPPERS QUALIFIER
Tomorrow and Sunday we have the Nippers Qualifier at Sorrento Beach. As soon as possible (hopefully Monday) we will release a list of qualifiers. We will then open entries for the Nipper Beach Championships and the Nipper Ocean Championships. Qualifiers who wish to compete at Championships must enter via SurfTec. Please note, individual entries for the Nipper Beach Championships close 11:59pm Thursday 12 February. We will not accept late individual entries. this includes the adding of specific events missed when registering.

SURF RESCUE (including Nippers) & MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Individual entries have now closed for these championships. We are contacting clubs and members about specific events that will not proceed (as the necessary event threshold has not been met). Clubs are now responsible for the making of teams. Please note once team entries close (11:59pm Monday 9 February 2026) individuals not assigned to a team or in a incomplete team will not be allowed to contest the specific event.

OFFICIALS REQUIRED FOR SURF RESCUE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Clubs are to note the number of Officials they need to provide. Should a club not provide the necessary number of Officials they may have competitor restrictions put in place.
CY - 2
CO - 1
FM - 1
ML - 1
NC - 3
SB - 3
SO - 6
TI - 4

OFFICIALS REQUIRED FOR MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Clubs are to note the number of Officials they need to provide. Should a club not provide the necessary number of Officials they may have competitor restrictions put in place.
BY - 1
CY - 1
CB - 1
CO - 1
FM - 1
ML - 3
NC - 3
SB - 2
SO - 4
SN - 1
TI - 3

LITTLE NIPPERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Individual entries for the Little Nipper Championships close 11:59pm next Thursday 12 February 2026. To compete in these Championships the Nipper must have competed at an interclub level this season. We will not accept late individual entries, this includes the adding of specific events missed when registering.

Please reach out to the SLSWA Surf Sports Team if you have any questions.