SPORT OFFICIALS
FUEL YOUR PASSION FOR SURF SPORTS
Get involved as an official and be part of the action — supporting surf sports at every level while developing leadership, decision-making, and invaluable lifesaving knowledge.
SURF SPORT OFFICIALS
What is it?
Every surf sports competition needs a dedicated and well-trained team of officials. Much like any sport, umpire or referee, the role of a Surf Sports Official is to act as an impartial and balanced judge across all competition and fulfil obligations with accuracy, consistency, objectivity and a high sense of integrity. Without officials, there’d be no surf sports competition!
Why do it?
Because you want to be right in the heart of the action—ensuring fairness, safety, and excellence on the beach and in the surf. As an official, you help make competition possible, support athletes at every level, and gain a front-row seat to the sport you love—all while developing skills that keep events running smoothly and professionally.
CORE OFFICIAL
Officials working with entry level participants in a club surf sport environment (recreationally or competitively). Core Officials need to understand the core elements of the Surf Sport environment and how this relates to officiating in junior surf sport (beach, board and swim) environments. Core Officials are permitted to Officiate at any carnivals and competitions including State Championships where up to and including under 14 years age categories are conducted.
For more information - Contact your Club and/or log into the SLSA Members Hub!
TECHNICAL OFFICIAL
Technical Officials choose to fulfil specific officiating role/s and work with participants who are actively competing in club, branch and state surf sport competitions. The accreditation covers officiating at Junior, Youth & Senior Carnivals, Pool, Surf Boats, IRB & Lifesaving events and includes the roles of marshal, judge, starter and recorder. The Technical official is an entry point into the national officiating pathway.
For more information - Contact your Club and/or log into the SLSA Members Hub!
SENIOR OFFICIAL
Senior Officials fulfil specific senior officiating roles such as Chief Judge, Referee, Area Referee, Sectional Referee or Course supervisor. Senior Officials officiate in experienced positions at state/ national surf sport competition environments. The Senior Official is also mentor to other core and technical officials and can facilitate training workshops in their nominated roles.
For more information - Contact your Club and/or log into the SLSA Members Hub!