Round 1: 11th December, Whangamata
Round 2: 30th January, Mount Maunganui

The high-octane event format is back for more!!

The Invitational 2022/23 will see two rounds of racing: 

- Round 1: 11th December, Whangamata

- Round 2: 30th January, Mount Maunganui


Teams of 12 (6 male, 6 female) will complete a team based program covering all disciplines on the beach (Swim, Board, Ski, Sprints & Flags). Teams will have no age restrictions.


Teams will be led by a selection of New Zealand's best Coaches & Team Managers via The Athlete Draft (Late October/Early November). 


Applications are now open for any U15, U17, U19 & Open athletes who wish to be considered for selection via The Draft.


Athletes who complete this application will be eligible to be drafted into any one of the teams by it's respective management group.


All athletes must hold a refreshed Surf Lifeguard award at the time of competition.


Entry fee: $50 ($25 per round)


Applications close 31st October 2022.


If you have any questions or for further information regarding event program & logistics, please contact SLSNR Sport Manager Zac Franich (zac.franich@lifesaving.org.nz) or click here for the website.


DISCLAIMER: By completing this application, you are acknowledging that you will be available to compete at this competition and that you will abide by the SLSNZ Code of Conduct (found here).

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* 1. Full Name & Club

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* 2. Email Address

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* 3. 2022-23 Season Age Group

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* 4. Please select which rounds you are available for:

(NOTE: Only those who can attend Round One will be eligible for the Athlete Draft. Those who can only make Round 2 will be eligible for selection only if an injury/unavailability occurs after Round 1 and before Round 2)

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* 5. Please list your top 3 events in order:

(ie. Board, Swim, Ski, Iron, Sprints, Flags)

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* 6. Please list your three best performances from the last two seasons (across any discipline):

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* 7. Please list any other information you would like Coaches to know ahead of the Athlete Draft:

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