Carnival Participation
Most carnivals are held within the Illawarra/South Coast area and all members; both junior and senior are encouraged to compete for the club.
JUNIOR: Children in the Under 8 to Under 14 age groups are eligible to compete at carnivals, most of which are held in the Illawarra or South Coast areas. Sandon Point does not have any selection criteria for these carnivals. (Note: Children in the Under 6 and 7 age groups only attend weekly Club activities.)
Check the Club Calendar for carnival dates.
SENIOR: Senior competitors are Under 15 and over. Active Seniors must be Proficient and have completed a minimum of 25 patrol hours in the last calendar year.
Annual Carnivals
Carnivals are divided into Junior/Senior. Some are held on the same day (Sydney Water), while most are held on either the Saturday or Sunday of the same weekend. All children are welcome and encouraged to attend. For specific carnival dates, check this website's Club Calendar.
SYDNEY WATER SERIES Carnivals
Usually held fortnightly from mid to late October annually, comprising 4 carnivals where points accumulate and prizes awarded to Age Champions at the Final Round. Conducted on Saturdays, junior carnivals are held in the morning, with seniors in the afternoon. (The Sydney Water Info pack is available online at the appropriate time during the season at the NSW Surf Life Saving Website: http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/www/463/1003981/displayarticle/1004865.html).
Usually held fortnightly from mid to late October annually, comprising 4 carnivals where points accumulate and prizes awarded to Age Champions at the Final Round. Conducted on Saturdays, junior carnivals are held in the morning, with seniors in the afternoon. (The Sydney Water Info pack is available online at the appropriate time during the season at the NSW Surf Life Saving Website: http://www.surflifesaving.com.au/www/463/1003981/displayarticle/1004865.html).
McDONALDS JUNIOR Carnival
A junior one-day carnival usually held in late January or early February, with medals for first, second and third placegetters in all events.
A junior one-day carnival usually held in late January or early February, with medals for first, second and third placegetters in all events.
TRI NATIONS INTERCLUB Carnival
This junior carnival is usually between Thirroul, Bulli, Woonona and Sandon Point surf clubs, but other clubs may also be invited to participate. A fun carnival, all juniors from age groups from 6-14 are invited to participate.
This junior carnival is usually between Thirroul, Bulli, Woonona and Sandon Point surf clubs, but other clubs may also be invited to participate. A fun carnival, all juniors from age groups from 6-14 are invited to participate.
ILLAWARRA BRANCH Carnival
This carnival is held over 2 days for both junior and senior competitors and is restricted to clubs within the Illawarra Branch (Helensburgh - Wollongong). The Branch carnival will be held on 12 February 2011 for Juniors and 13 February 2011 for Seniors.
This carnival is held over 2 days for both junior and senior competitors and is restricted to clubs within the Illawarra Branch (Helensburgh - Wollongong). The Branch carnival will be held on 12 February 2011 for Juniors and 13 February 2011 for Seniors.
NSW State Championships
All Masters and Senior competitors MUST have completed the minimum patrol hours required in the previous calendar year to compete.
Competitors much nominate by the closing date, which will be advertised at the club. Each competitor selected to represent will be responsible for the travel and accommodation costs associated with the team. A uniform will be organised for competitors attending the State carnival.
STATE AGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Junior Surf Life Saving NSW Age Championship (the State Nipper Carnival) is the major Surf Life Saving competition for Nippers each season. The State Nipper Carnival attracts nipper competitors from all over New South Wales and runs over three consecutive days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The carnival will be held on 11, 12, 13 March 2011 at Kingscliff (on the NSW / Queensland border). This year the club will be entering a team to represent Sandon Point at the State Nipper Age Championships. Any member is eligible to compete at these championships.
The Junior Surf Life Saving NSW Age Championship (the State Nipper Carnival) is the major Surf Life Saving competition for Nippers each season. The State Nipper Carnival attracts nipper competitors from all over New South Wales and runs over three consecutive days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). The carnival will be held on 11, 12, 13 March 2011 at Kingscliff (on the NSW / Queensland border). This year the club will be entering a team to represent Sandon Point at the State Nipper Age Championships. Any member is eligible to compete at these championships.
STATE MASTERS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Masters Carnival will be held on Thursday 17 March 2011 at Kingscliff beach.
The Masters Carnival will be held on Thursday 17 March 2011 at Kingscliff beach.
STATE OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Open Carnival is for Under 15s to Open competitors. This carnival is held over three consecutive days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) being 18, 19, 20 March 2011 at Kingscliff beach.
The Open Carnival is for Under 15s to Open competitors. This carnival is held over three consecutive days (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) being 18, 19, 20 March 2011 at Kingscliff beach.
AUSTRALIAN SURF TITLES
The Australian Surf Titles will be held at Kurrawa from 2-10 April 2011. Competitors must nominate by the closing date, which will be advertised at the club. Each competitor selected to represent will be responsible for the travel and accommodation costs associated with the carnival.
page updated 15/11/2010