This seasons format is the tried and true straight shoot-out of New Zealand’s best surf sports athletes in a winner takes all event!
The Invitational is a fast-paced representative event within Surf Lifesaving. New Zealand’s best and fittest lifeguards will form teams and complete a team based program covering all disciplines on the beach (swim, board, ski, sprints & flags).
The Invitational 2024 will be fought out at Whangamata Beach on Sunday 8th December.
Teams will be led by a selection of New Zealand’s best Coaches & Team Managers via The Athlete Draft (November).
Entry fee: $25
For those interested to be involved, follow the below links:
Athlete Applications: Click here (close 31st October 2024)
Athletes who complete this application will be eligible to be drafted into any one of the teams by it’s respective management group.
NOTE: An individual cannot race in both the U17 Regional Challenge and The Invitational (excluding last minute injury/illness cover). It is highly recommended that U15/U17 athletes compete in the U17 Regional Challenge instead of The Invitational.
All athletes must hold a refreshed Surf Lifeguard award at the time of competition.
Coach and Team Manager EOI’s: Click here
EVENT INFORMATION: CLICK HERE
For all event updates, click here to follow the event on Facebook.
If you have any questions or for further information regarding event program & logistics, please contact SLSNR Sport Manager Dan Grant (dan.grant@lifesaving.org.nz).
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).