The Trans-Tasman Tri-Series is a bi-annual event between SLSNR, NSW Central Coast and NSW Country branches. This Representative event sees each region select teams of 18 members, (3 male/3 female from U17, U19 & Open age groups) to complete a full beach program across three test events.
This series, now into it’s 4th decade of competition, has a rich history with a huge amount of talent growing from this series. Former alumni of this event include:
Nutri-Grain athletes Dannielle McKenzie, Ali Day, Hayden Smith, Jemma Smith, Trent Martin, Chris Moors, Jacob Lollback, Ben Carberry, Corey Fletcher, Karlee Nurthen, Kirsty Higgison & Jy Timperly.
Olympians Caitlin Regal (nee Ryan), Erin Taylor, Teneale Hatton & Lachie Tame.
World Champions Rachel Mayhew (nee Clarke)- Ocean Ski, Mel Cracroft-Wilson (nee Howard) – Beach Flags.
EVENT DETAILS:
Date: 10th – 15th January 2027
Venues: NSW, Central Coast
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST:
These are now open through the below links:
COACHES AND TEAM MANAGERS: EOIs have closed.
ATHLETE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: CLICK HERE
SELECTION EVENTS:
The Northern Region Trans-Tasman Tri-Series Team will be selected in accordance to the SLSNR Athlete Selection Policy (Click here to vew).
The below events will be used for the 2026/27 Trans Tasman team:
- 17th October: Selection Event #1 – Muriwai, time tbc
- 31st October: Auckland Senior All In (Selection Event #2) – Orewa
- Historic results where it is deemed relevant by the selection panel
For the first selection event we will be running the following events. As part of the EOI process you will be asked to select what events you would like to be considered for as part of selection and will therefore be entered in these races for the selection event.
- Beach Sprint
- Beach Flags
- Ski Race
- Board Race
- Iron (U19 & Open only (TBC))
- Diamond (TBC) (U17 only)
- Surf Race
The final team will be selected by the end of November, with both successful and unsuccessful contacted via email.
UPDATES:
Northern Region Representative Event Memo – Updated 17/09/2026
Key Contact:
Tash Shackelford – Northern Region Sports Manager
tash.shackelford@surflifesaving.org.nz