SLSNZ | Eastern Region

08/10/2026

Expressions of interest for officials positions are now open for the following Eastern Region surf sports events for the 2026/2027 season:

2026 ER IRB Champs Sat 21 November - Waihi Beach LGS
2027 BOP Masters & Senior Champs Fri 8th & Sat 9th Jan - Omanu SLSC
2027 BOP Jr champs Sun 10th Jan - Omanu SLSC
2027 Eastern Region Champs 29-31 Jan Mount Maunganui LGS
2027 Eastern Region Champs (Boats & Canoes) 30-31 Jan Papamoa SLSC
2027 Eastern Region Jr Champs 6-7 Feb - Whakatane SLSC
2027 COTB & Gisborne Senior Champs 12-13th Feb - Midway SLSC
2027 Gisborne Jr Champs 14th Feb - Midway SLSC

If you would like to officiate at an upcoming event please complete the EOI below by Tuesday 20th October
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSed38jzq_ypEw2GBbn5OeC8IWhyAoLSXfLWCvh5yefpymD88w/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=100014340997782846908

08/10/2026

29/09/2026

A reminder to Eastern Region Clubs ( BOP/CORO & Gisborne) that expressions of interest close for the 2026 Tangaroa Challenge on Tuesday 6th October for coaches & managers and Tuesday 27th October for athletes.

Any questions on the EOI process please contact Cole at [email protected]

29/09/2026

ER Adult Lifeguard & Patrol Support Development Day
📅 Saturday 17 October
📍 Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service

Join us for a day of learning, refreshers, and development opportunities for our Surf Life Saving volunteers.

✅ Lifeguard Refresher
✅ Patrol Support Refresher
✅ IRB Driver Refresher (surf dependant)
✅ Rock or Board Module
✅ Guest Speakers
✅ Networking and learning opportunities

We are currently looking for:
🔹 Instructors
🔹 Examiners
🔹 Candidates

Don't miss this great opportunity to up-skill, reconnect, and prepare for the season ahead.

💡 Interested in instructing? We’d love to have you involved—just use the same registration link!

🔗 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VPfnzJGPjL

Tag your fellow lifeguards and patrol support team—let’s make this an awesome day!

28/09/2026

Entries are now open on waves for the 2026 Eastern Region IRB Champs to be held at Beach Surf Lifesaving Club on Saturday 21st November.

Please see the event page for entry information, all updates will be made available on the event page - https://www.surflifesaving.org.nz/calendar/2026/november/2026-er-irb-champs.

We are looking for officials for the event if you can help out please add your name and dietary requirements to the google form here -

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/127vvVDFB_N1cR_jOE4TT1PIXjk2n5Cpd_C2X-BiqUbM/edit?usp=sharing

Any questions on the event, please get in contact with Cole at [email protected]

12/09/2026

SLSNZ - Life Saving Lead Eastern Region

We’re looking for a capable and relationship-focused Life Saving Lead to connect national standards and priorities with high-quality local delivery. Click on the link below for more details.

We’re looking for a capable and relationship-focused Life Saving Lead to connect national standards and priorities with high-quality local delivery.

11/09/2026

The Eastern Region Championships (ERC's) are returning to the bay for 2027 with three action packed days of surf sports over anniversary weekend at Main Beach, with Papamoa SLSC to host the Surf Boats & Canoes.

Masters competition - Friday 29th Jan
Seniors competition - Friday 29th - Sunday 31st Jan
Boats/Canoes - Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st

Entries Open on Friday 9th October, more information to come soon!

Mount Maunganui Lifeguard Service Papamoa Surf Life Saving Club SLSNZ Sport 's On Tauranga

09/09/2026

🏊‍♀️ ER Adult Lifeguard & Patrol Support Development Day 🏊‍♂️

📅 Saturday 17 October
📍 Mt Maunganui Lifeguard Service

Join us for a day of learning, refreshers, and development opportunities for our Surf Life Saving volunteers.

✅ Lifeguard Refresher
✅ Patrol Support Refresher
✅ IRB Driver Refresher (surf dependant)
✅ Rock or Board Module
✅ Guest Speakers
✅ Networking and learning opportunities

We are currently looking for:
🔹 Instructors
🔹 Examiners
🔹 Candidates

Don't miss this great opportunity to up-skill, reconnect, and prepare for the season ahead.

👉 Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/VPfnzJGPjL

09/09/2026

🚨 We're Hiring | Life Saving Lead

Passionate about lifesaving, leadership, and supporting volunteer communities?

Join SLSNZ as our new Life Saving Lead and play a key role in enhancing patrol capability, coordinating seasonal lifeguard services, and helping clubs deliver safe and effective lifesaving services.

📍 Mount Maunganui
💼 Permanent, Full-Time

Apply today and help save lives on New Zealand's coastline.

We’re looking for a capable and relationship-focused Life Saving Lead to connect national standards and priorities with high-quality local delivery.