Surf Life Saving New Zealand - Latest News [Page 11]
Taranaki surf lifeguard award finalists announced
Wednesday, 30 May 2018, 1:50 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The finalists for the 2018 Surf Life Saving Taranaki Awards of Excellence have been announced ahead of next month’s ceremony in New Plymouth, where lifeguards from throughout the region are celebrated for their stellar efforts throughout the year. More >>
Record number of participants set for BP Leaders for Life
Tuesday, 29 May 2018, 2:45 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
A record number of BP Leaders for Life participants have been selected for the highly successful Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) leadership programme. More >>
Otago and Southland Surf Life Saving award winners
Saturday, 26 May 2018, 11:43 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The annual Otago-Southland Surf Life Saving regional awards of excellence have seen over 10 awards presented to surf lifeguards and club members for their tireless efforts over the 2018-19 patrol season. More >>
High Performance IRB New Zealand squads announced
Thursday, 17 May 2018, 10:45 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) is pleased to announce the High Performance Inflatable Rescue Boat (IRB) squads, as part of the preparation for the Lifesaving World Championships being held later this year in Australia. More >>
Junior Black Fins announced for Rescue 2018
Friday, 13 April 2018, 4:37 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
MEDIA RELEASE Surf Life Saving New Zealand is pleased to announce the team of 12 Youth athletes selected to represent New Zealand at the 2018 Lifesaving World Championships. Known as the Junior Black Fins, the team consists of 12 athletes; six male and six ... More >>
Third consecutive title for BP IRB Champions
Sunday, 8 April 2018, 8:07 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Sunset Beach Lifeguard Services have again been crowned the BP New Zealand IRB Champions despite a premature end to the weekend, due to tough surf conditions at Waihi Beach. More >>
BP New Zealand IRB Championships
Saturday, 7 April 2018, 7:06 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Champions go head-to-head in mighty battle at BP New Zealand IRB Championships Sunset Beach Lifeguard Service has taken the early lead at the two-day BP New Zealand IRB Championships, held this weekend in Waihi Beach, despite a challenging day with mixed ... More >>
Surf Life Saving 2018 High Performance Squads announced
Sunday, 18 March 2018, 6:10 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Life Saving New Zealand is proud to announce its High Performance Squads for 2018. More >>
Surf Life Saving defending champions retain national title
Sunday, 18 March 2018, 6:09 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Defending champions retain national title at TSB New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service have won the 2018 TSB New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships by 62 points after a three-day battle against 44 surf lifesaving clubs ... More >>
Weather fails to dampen athlete mindset at Surf Lifesaving
Saturday, 17 March 2018, 6:28 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
17 March 2018 Weather fails to dampen athlete mindset at TSB Surf Lifesaving Championships The 83-strong Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service team have extended their lead at Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s (SLSNZ) pinnacle event of the year, the TSB New ... More >>
Mt Maunganui crowned Oceans 18 Champion
Sunday, 4 March 2018, 2:36 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Mt Maunganui crowned Oceans 18 Champions Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service have been crowned the 2018 Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Champions after the final day of racing was cancelled due to weather and swell conditions today. The Oceans ... More >>
Narrow lead ahead of final day at Surf Life Saving
Saturday, 3 March 2018, 6:51 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Narrow lead ahead of final day at Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships The penultimate day of the Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships, called Oceans 18, held this weekend in Orewa has seen Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service narrowly ... More >>
Teams tied for first at Under-14 New Zealand Championship
Saturday, 3 March 2018, 2:47 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
2 March 2018 Teams tied for first at Under-14 New Zealand Championship in Orewa The 2018 Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships have continued to be one of the most hotly contested events on the Surf Life Saving New Zealand (SLSNZ) calendar, ... More >>
Tight results after first day of Oceans 18
Thursday, 1 March 2018, 6:51 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Close racing leads to tight results after first day of Oceans 18 Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service has taken the early lead after day one of the Under-14 New Zealand Surf Life Saving Championships, dubbed Oceans 18, held at Orewa Beach this weekend. The club, ... More >>
Taylors Mistake mass rescue wins national lifesaving award
Tuesday, 20 February 2018, 10:32 am | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
The mass rescue of a group of swimmers at Taylors Mistake in Christchurch has won a national surf lifesaving award. Each month, Surf Life Saving New Zealand invites clubs to submit their rescues to be judged for the title of BP Rescue of the Month ... More >>
Surf Boat Series extravaganza to decide series champions
Wednesday, 31 January 2018, 5:28 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Surf Boat Series extravaganza to decide series champions The fourth and final round of the iconic New Zealand Surf Boat Series is set to take place this weekend at Waihi Beach, with 51 crews entered into the event where New Zealand Surf Boat Series Champions ... More >>
Double-win for locals at New Zealand Rep Challenge
Monday, 29 January 2018, 4:59 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Bay of Plenty has won the New Zealand Representative Challenge (NZRC) by the slimmest margin with 242.5 points, while competing against six other regions at Mt Maunganui today, taking first in both the open and youth divisions. In the open category, the ... More >>
Eastern teams dominate podium
Sunday, 28 January 2018, 5:37 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Eastern teams dominate podium at Eastern Regional Championships Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service have continued their dominant run on home soil after winning the 2018 Eastern Regional Championships (ERCs) held this weekend in Tauranga. Utilising their home ... More >>
Locals relish challenging conditions
Saturday, 27 January 2018, 10:56 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Locals relish challenging conditions at Eastern Regional Championships The Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service team has taken an early lead on the first full day of the 2018 Eastern Regional Championships (ERCs), held in Tauranga this weekend. Following the ... More >>
Lifeguards gear up for Anniversary Weekend
Thursday, 25 January 2018, 12:28 pm | Surf Life Saving New Zealand
Northern Region Operations Manager Adam Wooler says forecasts for Auckland Anniversary Weekend are for fine weather and large swells on the west coast, “so we are expecting more of the record beach numbers we’ve been getting this summer.” More >>