International Surf Lifesaving
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory (SLSNT) in conjunction with Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) wish to continue with the national initiative in supporting nations with developing lifesaving organisations. As such, SLSA has committed to providing national coaches and officials to assist in developing visiting teams for the Arafura Games in Darwin in 2007.
Competition Briefing
International Surf Lifesaving will hold a competition briefing for all team managers on Sunday 13 May from 10:00am at Mindil Beach. This meeting is important for all to attend.
Competition Program
A draft competition program is available from this site. Click on '2007 Competition Program' and download the schedule.
International Participation in International Surf Lifesaving
As at 5 May 2007, International Surf Lifesaving will have the following international teams competing:
Singapore, Hong Kong & China.
* These teams are being finalised. Please note changes may occur
Event Details:
Teams are as per the International Life Saving (ILS) format at Rescue 2006.
Ocean and Beach events
Mindil Beach Board Rescue Race - Male & Female Surf Ski Race - Male & Female Board Race - Male & Female Rescue Tube Rescue Surf Race Female Surf teams Female Surf Race Male Surf teams Male Taplin Relay - Male & Female Iron Woman Iron Man Beach Sprint - Male & Female Beach Relay - Male & Female Beach Flags - Male & Female
Pool events Casuarina Pool
Female Obstacle Swim 100m Male Obstacle Swim 100m Female 4 x 50m Obstacles Relay Male 4 x 50m Obstacles Relay Female 50m Manikin Carry Male 50m Manikin Carry Female 4 x25m Manikin Carry Male 4 x25m Manikin Carry Female 100m Manikin Tow with Fins Male 100m Manikin Tow with Fins Female 4 x 50m Medley Male 4 x 50m Medley Female Manikin Carry with Fins 100m Male Manikin Carry with Fins 100m Female Line Throw Male Line
Throw SLSNT propose that competitors compete under ILS Rules, in both pool and ocean events and medal presentation be made to the teams with the highest combined point score across all events. The format maximises competitor participation and best develops the athletes across both disciplines. The program also provides teams with an opportunity to increase their competitive skills at ILS events.
2007 is officially labeled as the `Year of the Surf Lifesaver' to mark the 100th anniversary of Surf Life Saving Australia. Structured training sessions will be provided in Darwin for local and international teams and will be implemented by national coaches to fit around the competition schedule. Senior officials' proficient in both pool events and surf events to an International Standard will be available to provide technical advice to local and International officials. Open Water Events will be held over 2 Days. The Open water events will be scheduled according to tidal conditions and to compliment swimming events so participants may compete in swimming and lifesaving events.
Event Rules
International Lifesaving rules will apply for the selected events which can be found on the ILS website www.ilsf.org or contact SLSNT at slsnt@dhl.com and the rules will be e-mailed to you. The competition covers a wide range of events. The team structure required is 4 male and 4 female, a total of 8 per team. Event Rules are available at Surf Life Saving Australia Web Site http://www.slsa.asn.au Board rescue race 2 person team event Surf race individual event Rescue tube rescue relay 4 person team event Board rescue relay 2 person team event Ski race individual event Surf teams race 4 person team event Ski/Board/Ski relay 3 person team event Iron man/woman individual event Taplin Relay Ski/Board/swim relay 3 person team event Beach sprints 90m sand course individual event Beach flags individual event
Event Location:
The picturesque Mindil Beach will be the venue for the Ocean events and Casuarina Swimming Pool will be used for the still water events.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are we able to use the facilities for training prior to competition?
There will be team training allocated prior to the events to allow teams to become familiar with the equipment used and coaching workshops for team coaches.
Will we need to bring our own equipment?
It is recommended that stinger suits be worn for the open water events due to the possible presence of box jellyfish in the water. The local Surf Clubs use stinger suits for their competition and we can give more information on this if required. Fibreglass fins will be used as specified in the ILS rules. Only a limited number of these are available so it is recommended that competitors bring their own. Sebakfins supply the appropriate fins and they can found on the internet at http://www.sebakfins.com/ SLSNT will supply the manikin as specified in the ILS rules. Specialized Craft is required for board and ski events - these can be sourced by prior arrangement with Surf Life Saving Northern Territory.
Contact
Surf Life Saving Northern Territory
Jeff Morley
Email: slsnt@dhl.com
Telephone: + 61 8 8948 9553
Mobile: +61 428 465 015
Fax: + 61 8 8948 5130
