Surf Sports

Competition with purpose.

Surf Sports showcase the skills and physical abilities required to save a life. Unlike any other sporting code in the world, the intent of our competition is to aid in developing the skills necessary to carry out Surf Life Saving’s core purpose - saving lives. 

Throughout the year, Surf Life Saving SA members of all ages put their life saving skills to the test in a competitive sporting environment. They have the opportunity to compete at a club, state and national level in a range of disciplines including Ironman, lifesaving, surfboats, pool rescue and IRB racing. 

View the Surf Sports Calendar.


About Surf Sports in South Australia

Surf Sport Disciplines

Disciplines vary from the famous Iron events to ocean, beach, surf boats, IRBs, March Past and other lifesaving events.

Surf Sports are for everyone, with male, female and mixed competitions taking place across Junior, Senior and Masters age groups.

High Performance Pathways

Our high performance pathways are designed to help aspiring surf lifesaving athletes reach their full potential and compete at a national and international level.


Surf Life Saving SA State Competitions

Infront SA Surf League

The Infront SA Surf League is Surf Life Saving SA’s premier high-performance competition.

Showcasing the state’s best surf lifesaving athletes, the league runs across three action-packed rounds where teams go head-to-head on the sand and in the surf.

Sharkskin SA IRB Series

The SHARKSKIN SA IRB Series is Surf Life Saving SA’s premier IRB racing competition.

The IRB racing season provides an opportunity for IRB drivers and crew to train and test their lifesaving abilities, with all races simulating rescue situations.

Glenelg Sprint Challenge

The Glenelg Sprint Challenge is Surf Life Saving SA’s premier Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series event.

It is a 7,000 point series event attracting some of the biggest names in surf sports. The event runs over two days and offers over $30,000 worth of prize money.


Member Information

Surf Sport Results

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March Past Music

Officials

Coaches

Surf Sport Panels