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It's Official! We need your help to grow our team of Surf Sports Officials across the Taranaki Region!Our surf sports carnivals rely on the support of dedicated officials and volunteers to ensure our athletes can compete, develop their skills, and enjoy the sport we all love. To keep our carnivals running successfully, we need more people from our clubs and wider communities to get involved.
We encourage you to think about the people in your club and local community who might be interested in helping out. This could be parents, caregivers, older members, supporters, or anyone keen to contribute to surf sports.
There are a range of officiating roles to suit different interests, skills, and confidence levels. Whether someone enjoys being hands-on with athletes, keeping track of times, managing events, marshalling competitors, or helping things run smoothly behind the scenes, there is a role for them!
It's Official! Surf Official Level 1 Award
The Surf Official Level 1 Award provides parents, caregivers, and others with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to officiate at club and regional levels, supporting athletes of all ages.
Course details:
Theory: Sunday 8 November 2026
Practical: Put your knowledge into action by supporting the Junior Carnival at Ōpunakē on Sunday 29 November 2026.
Pre-requisites: Current member of a Surf Life Saving club and at least 16 years of age.
Duration: 2 hour practical course + online pre-learning modules
Online pre-learning must be completed before attending the course. This self-directed learning is accessed through the SLSNZ member portal and includes:
Surf Official Handbook
Surf Sports Competition Manual
LiveHeats
Further information is available here:
https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/sport/coaches-officials/officials-courses
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East End Surf Life Saving Club, East End Surf Life Saving Club, Strandon, New Plymouth 4312, New Zealand, New Plymouth
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