This season reverts back to the tried and true, a 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 of 12 (6 male, 6 female) and 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.

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

NOTE: those drafted in The Invitational, will not be eligible for U17 Regional Challenge selection (excluding last minute injury/illness cover).

 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: $25

For those interested to be involved, follow the below links:

Athlete Applications: Click here (close 31st October 2023)

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 Zac Franich (zac.franich@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).