Sport & Competition
Junior Comp Squad: U8 to U14
Junior sport is a great way for youth to develop confidence around the water and to gain skills related to lifesaving. Regardless of ability, all team members feel welcome in a fun, fantastic and supportive team. Because they meet and train more often, comp squad members often form close, long-lasting bonds.
Juniors train and compete in a relaxed, encouraging environment in a variety individual and team events, from beach sprints, flags, belt and reel, and relays to surf swims, boards, wading and board rescues. The comp squad also trains with expert coaches and works on surf skills down on the coast throughout the season. Junior carnivals are held from December through March all along the Bay and surf coast.
For more information or to sign up, please email our juniors manager.
Senior Comp Squad: U15 to U30
Senior competitors are between 15 and 29 years of age. Often by this stage, competitors have decided to specialise in beach, water or rescue events. The senior sport squad offers great rewards in terms of fitness, friendships and goal setting. Sometimes, even the parents join in as masters, competing together in combined teams.
Senior competitions offer additional events, including more advanced rescue events, the surf ski and mixed relays. Seniors compete in competitions from December through March, at Bay and surf coast carnivals.
Interested in joining? Email our sport director.
Masters Sport
Adult members have the opportunity to train and compete in a friendly, fun and supportive fitness environment.
Whether you want to be the winner of the next Ironman Series or just want to participate in training for your own satisfaction, there is something for you. Join in beach and pool carnivals, lifesaving and rescue events, and team events such as paddles and fun runs.
For more information or to get involved, email the director of sport.
IRB Racing
The HLSC IRB team races inflatable rescue boats, performing rescues and advancing their lifesaving skills. Teens, young adults and masters can all compete.
This team is particularly popular with members in their teens and early twenties. Competitors need to have their Bronze Medallion and IRB Crew awards to compete as drivers, crewpersons or patients. IRB competitions are held over the winter.