

Welcome to the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships—the largest surf lifesaving event in the world—proudly hosted by North Kirra, Tugun, and Bilinga Surf Life Saving Clubs.
This year’s Aussies come after a particularly challenging period, with recent weather events in Southeast Queensland and Northern New South Wales testing the resilience of many communities, including our own. Our thoughts are with those affected, and I want to acknowledge the incredible efforts of our host clubs and volunteers who have worked tirelessly to ensure this event goes ahead. On behalf of the movement, thank you.
We are fortunate to have the continued support of Tourism and Events Queensland and the City of Gold Coast , who have helped make this event possible. Queensland has a deep connection with Surf Life Saving, and it’s fantastic to be back on these iconic beaches for nine days of outstanding competition.
This year, the Aussies has a fresh look and a new theme: “United, Inspired, Iconic.” The Aussies is more than just the largest event of its kind, it brings together our national movement in a spirited celebration of the best of our traditions, culture, people and sport.
While competition is at the heart of Aussies, what truly sets our athletes apart is their commitment to the movement. Every competitor water is also a volunteer lifesaver, giving their time to keep our beaches and communities safe. That is what makes Surf Life Saving truly unique.
I’m particularly excited that we are hosting adaptive events for the second year, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring that surf sport is accessible to all. These races embody the spirit of inclusivity, and I have no doubt they will deliver some of the most inspiring moments of the championships.
Finally, I want to extend my gratitude to the officials, volunteers, safety personnel, and staff who make this event possible. Your dedication ensures that Aussies remains a highlight of the Surf Life Saving calendar and a celebration of everything that makes our movement great.
To all competitors—race hard, race fair, and enjoy the experience.
Yours in Surf Life Saving,
John Baker AM ESM President, Surf Life Saving Australia
Message from Andrew Buhk
On behalf of the SLSA Sport Advisory Committee, I warmly welcome all clubs, competitors, and visitors to the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships.
2025 has seen a tough lead up to the Aussies with bad weather making it mark. My sincere thanks to North Kirra, Biling and Tugun SLSC’ for their support in helping make the championship venues ready to go and for hosting the event this year. We will again be spread from Nth Kirra right up to Miami for Board Riding and I am sure that we will all enjoy the best of the Gold Coast over the 9 days.
The Aussies always brings moments of triumph and disappointment as our members compete for the ultimate goal, to be Australian Champions. I have no doubt that this year’s event will produce some outstanding competition and truly memorable experiences for all. I encourage everyone to compete in the spirit of surf lifesaving competition and once completed, share the traditional friendships and fun that goes with the Championships.
To all competitors, team managers, officials, water safety and support services, best wishes for a successful and enjoyable competition.
I look forward to seeing you on the beach.
Andrew Buhk Chair of Sport, Surf Life Saving Australia
FROM THE MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM AND MINISTER FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION
Honourable Andrew Powell MP Welcome Message
I’m delighted to welcome you to the 2025 Australian Surf Life Saving Championships on the Gold Coast.
The Queensland Government is proud to support this event through Tourism and Events Queensland’s Major Events program, a key driver of our outstanding $1 billion Queensland Events Calendar for 2025. This event offers a true taste of Queensland’s vibrant spirit and contributes to our growing reputation as the premier destination for world-class entertainment and unforgettable visitor experiences.
If you’re here for the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, make sure you get out explore everything this stunning region has to offer - from its natural beauty to its unique attractions.
Andrew Powell MP Minister for Tourism
2025 Mayor Welcome Message
There’s something undeniably special about watching mate-versus-mate and state-versus-status in the ultimate test of surf life saving.
Affectionately known as The Aussies, this event is the pinnacle of surf life saving across Australia.
As Mayor, I’m thrilled to see our city again host this nine-day spectacle, with 480 events and around 7500 competitors.
Major events are big business for the coast and we aim high when it comes to delivering on expectations.
I know Surf Lifesaving Australia has set the bar high with the 2025 Aussies. We won’t let you down and I thank the organisation and its executive for choosing the Gold Coast for this special festival of surf lifesaving. I also wish the nippers and youth competitors success in their two-day championship, held as part of the overall program.
Our city is a breeding ground for champions not only at a national level but on the world surf lifesaving stage.
Over the next nine days, new champions will emerge, old rivalries will be rekindled and the spirit of competition, mateship and reward will shine through. Dust off the record books.
On behalf of the City, I welcome everyone to our lifestyle city and wish competitors, officials, sponsors and supporters success on and off the sand.
Enjoy the banter at the bar after each race day has wrapped up and try to stay a little longer, party a little harder and soak up the atmosphere in Australia’s favourite holiday backyard.
Go the Gold Coasters!
Tom Tate
Gold Coast Mayor
SATURDAY 29 MARCH
North Kirra
U13, U14, U15 Surf Race Finals
U13, U14, U15 Board Race Finals
U13, U14, U15 Iron Finals
U13, U14, U15 Beach Sprint Finals
U13, U14, U15 Beach Sprint Relay Finals
U13/U14 2 Person RnR
13 to 15 Mixed 5 Person RnR
Bilinga
Open Champion Lifesaver
Masters Champion Lifesaver
Open Mixed First Aid
SUNDAY 30 MARCH
North Kirra
U13, U14, U15 Board Rescue Finals
U13, U14, U15 Board Relay Finals
U13, U14, U15 Surf Teams Finals
U13, U14, U15 Cameron Relay Finals
U13, U14, U15 Beach Flags Finals
U13, U14, U15 2km Beach Runs
U13, U14, U15 2 x 1km Beach Run Relays
Ocean Swim ( all ages)
Bilinga
U17 Champion Patrol
Open Champion Patrol
MONDAY 31 MARCH
North Kirra
Masters Board Race Finals
Masters Surf Race Finals
Masters Ski Race Finals
Masters Iron Finals
Masters Board Rescue Finals
Masters Beach Sprint Finals
Masters Beach Sprint Relay Finals
Bilinga
U14, U15, U17 & U19 Champion Lifesaver
U19 First Aid
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
North Kirra
Masters Board Relay Finals
Masters Surf Teams Finals
Masters Ski Relay Finals
Masters Taplin Finals
Masters Double Ski Finals
Masters Beach Flags Finals
Masters 1km and 2km Beach Runs
160,180, 200 years Masters Surf Boats
Pathways Interstate – U14 & U15
Bilinga
U15,U17 First Aid
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL
North Kirra
U19, Open Male Ski Relay Finals
U17, U19, Open Female Board Relay Finals
220,240, 260 years Masters Surf Boats
THURSDAY 3 APRIL
North Kirra
U17, U19, Open Male Surf Teams Finals
U17, U19, Open Male Board Relay Finals
U19, Open Female Rescue Tube Rescue Finals
Open Mixed Double Ski
U17, U19, Open 2km Beach Runs
U17, U19, Open Beach Sprint Finals
FRIDAY 4 APRIL
North Kirra
U17 Taplin Relay Finals
U17 Male Ski Relay Final
U17 Male Surf Belt Final
U19, Open Male Rescue Tube Rescue Finals
U19, Open Male Board Rescue Finals
U17, U19, Open Female Ski Relay Finals
U19, Open Female Double Ski Relay
U17, U19, Open Female Surf Belt Finals
U17, U19, Open RnR
U17, U19, Open 2 x 1km Beach Run Relay Finals
U17, U19, Open Beach Sprint Relay Finals
U17, U19, Open Mixed Beach Sprint Relay Finals
Open Surf Boat Relay
SATURDAY 5 APRIL
North Kirra
U19, Open Male Double Ski Finals
U19, Open Male Surf Belt Finals
U17 Board Rescue Final
Mixed Taplin Relay Final
U17, U19, Open Female Surf Teams Finals
U17, U19, Open Female Board Rescue Finals
U17, U19, Open Beach Flags Finals
Adaptive Events (all ages)
SUNDAY 6 APRIL
North Kirra
U23, Open March Past
U17, U19, Open Board Race Finals
U17, U19, Open Surf Race Finals
U17, U19, Open Ski Race Finals
U17, U19, Open Iron Finals
U19, Open Taplin Relay Finals
U19, U23, Reserve, Open Surf Boat Finals
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After a big day on the beach come unwind and relax with a drink from Your Mates. This local brewery will be taking over part of the festival zone everyday from 12pm-6pm. The Your Mates bar will allow you to unwind from a big day of racing with a drink and listen to the live music. This is an 18+ area.
SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2025
U13
U14
U14
SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2025
U13 Male Beach Relay SF U14 Female Beach Relay SF U14 Male Beach Relay SF U13 Female Beach Relay Final U13 Male Beach Relay Final U14 Female Beach Relay Final U14 Male Beach Relay Final U15 Female Beach Relay Final
U15 Male Beach Relay Final
U15 Mixed Beach Relay QF U15 Mixed Beach Relay SF U13 Mixed Beach Relay QF U14 Mixed Beach Relay QF
U13 Mixed Beach Relay SF U14 Mixed Beach Relay SF
U13 Mixed Beach Relay Final U14 Mixed Beach Relay Final
U15 Mixed Beach Relay Final
MONDAY 31 MARCH
MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025
MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025
TUESDAY 1 APRIL
Timetables current as at 24 March 2025. Event timetables are subject to change. For the most up to date version of the timetable please refer to sls.com.au/aussies
Masters - North Kirra
SATURDAY 29 MARCH 2025
7:40AM MARSHALLING - 8AM START
Open Female Champion Lifesaver Final
Open Male Champion Lifesaver Final
30-39yrs Female Champion Lifesaver Final
30-39yrs Male Champion Lifesaver Final
40-49yrs Female Champion Lifesaver Final
40-49yrs Male Champion Lifesaver Final
50-59 yrs Female Champion Lifesaver Final
50-59 yrs Male Champion Lifesaver Final
60+ yrs Female Champion Lifesaver Final
60+ yrs Male Champion Lifesaver Final
Open Mixed First Aid Final 130 yrs Male Board Relay Q/F
SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2025
7:40AM MARSHALLING - 8AM START
U17 Champion Patrol Final Open Champion Patrol Final
MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025
7:40AM MARSHALLING - 8AM START
U14 Female Champion Lifesaver Final
U14 Male Champion Lifesaver Final
U15 Female Champion Lifesaver Final
U15 Male Champion Lifesaver Final
U17 Female Champion Lifesaver Final
U17 Male Champion Lifesaver Final
U19 Female Champion Lifesaver Final
U19 Male Champion Lifesaver Final
U19 First Aid Final
60+ yrs Male Champion Lifesaver Final
Open Mixed First Aid Final
130 yrs Male Board Relay Q/F
TUESDAY 1 APRIL 2025
7:40AM MARSHALLING - 8AM START
U15 First Aid Final 11:30AM MARSHALLING - 1PM START
U17 First Aid Final
Complete a 10-minute virtual course to help you stay safe at the beach for a chance to win
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Timetables
THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2025
Timetables current as at 24 March 2025. Event timetables are subject to change. For the most up to date version of the timetable please refer to sls.com.au/aussies
Championship - North Kirra
SUNDAY 6 APRIL 2025
U19
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Timetables current as at 24 March 2025. Event timetables are subject to change. For the most up to date version of the timetable please refer to sls.com.au/aussies
TUESDAY 1 APRIL 2025
7:30AM MARSHALL | 8:00AM START
3 Round Robins 160yrs Male
160yrs Female 180yrs Male 180yrs Female 200yrs Male
200 yrs Female
180 Female & 200 Female - Pointscore (No Final)
All Other Divisions - Finals
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2025
7:30AM MARSHALL | 8:00AM START
3
Robins
260yrs Female All Divisions - Finals START - NOT BEFORE 1PM Open Surfboat Relay Heats
THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2025
7:10AM MARSHALL | 7:30AM START
Note: All Open Championships divisions should be ready to race Thursday morning as conditions may change.
FRIDAY 4 APRIL 2025
7:30AM MARSHALL | 8:00AM START 3 Round Robins
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SURF AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
SATURDAY 5 APRIL 2025
7:30AM MARSHALL | 8:00AM START
Elimination Rounds All Divisions get to 12
Reserve Male
Reserve Female
U23 Male
U23 Female
U19 Male
U19 Female
Open Male
Open Female
Open Surf Boat Relay Final
Note: Moment of Reflection to be held at approximately 12pm
SUNDAY 6 APRIL 2025
7:30AM MARSHALL | 8AM START
Reserve Male Semi Final (12)
Reserve Female Semi Final (12)
U23 Male Semi Final (12)
U23 Female Semi Final (12)
U19 Male Semi Final (12)
U19 Female Semi Final (12)
Open Male Semi Final (12)
Open Female Semi Final (12)
Reserve Male Semi Final (8)
Reserve Female Semi Final (8)
U23 Male Semi Final (8)
U23 Female Semi Final (8)
U19 Male Semi Final (8)
U19 Female Semi Final (8)
Open Male Semi Final (8)
Open Female Semi Final (8)
Reserve Male Final (6)
Reserve Female Final (6)
U23 Male Final (6)
U23 Female Final (6)
U19 Male Final (6)
U19 Female Final (6)
Open Male Final (6)
Open Female Final (6)
PROGRAM SUBJECT TO CHANGE DUE TO SURF AND WEATHER CONDITIONS.
Event timetables are subject to change. For the most up to date version of the timetable please refer to sls.com.au/aussies
Board Riding - Miami
SUNDAY 30 MARCH 2025
7:30AM START
Event Order to be confirmed
Open Male Malibu Longboard
Open Female Malibu Longboard
Note: Location will be determined by the referee the morning of the event.
MONDAY 31 MARCH 2025
7:30AM START
Event Order to be confirmed
Open Male Short Board Riding
Open Female Short Board Riding
U19 Male Short Board Riding
U19 Female Short Board Riding
U17 Male Short Board Riding
U17 Female Short Board Riding
TUESDAY 1 APRIL 2025
7:30AM START
Event Order to be confirmed
Open Male Shortboard Riding
Open Female Shortboard Riding
U19 Male Shortboard Riding
U19 Female Shortboard Riding
U17 Male Shortboard Riding
U17 Female Shortboard Riding
The events below will commence at the conclusion of the above events
U15 Female Shortboard Riding
U15 Male Shortboard Riding
U14 Female Shortboard riding
U14 Male Shortboard Riding
U13 Female Shortboard Riding
U13 Male Shortboard Riding
WEDNESDAY 2 APRIL 2025
7:30AM START
Event Order to be confirmed
U13 Male Short board Riding
U13 Female Short board Riding
U14 Male Short board Riding
U14 Female Short board Riding
U15 Male Short board Riding
U15 Female Short board Riding
Teams Event (Possible)
Masters Shortboard Riding All ages (Possible)
Masters Longboard Riding All ages (Possible)
THURSDAY 3 APRIL 2025
7:30AM START
Event Order to be confirmed
Continue any Youth events not completed on Wednesday
Masters Shortboard Riding All ages
Masters Longboard Riding All ages
FRIDAY 4 APRIL 2025
7:30AM START
Event Order to be confirmed
Masters Shortboard Riding All ages
Masters Longboard Riding All ages
Queensland’s most incredible holiday destinations are ready to welcome you. There are so many places to explore on the Gold Coast, so say hello to new adventures.
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