3. SURFING AUSTRALIA NATIONAL
TITLES AND SANCTIONED EVENTS
Regulations and conditions for the sanctioning and conduct of Longboard, SUP,
Bodyboard, Open Masters & Junior Titles, and speciality events can be provided through
the Surfing Australia National Office
1. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
All Championship events are allocated by bidding annually at the Surfing Australia CEO
meeting. Conduct of the events is set out in the appropriate operations manual to be
provided by Surfing Australia. National contest formats are to be adhered to at all National
Titles.
State team allocations are to be finalised at the Technical Committee meeting each year.
At least one (1) experienced, accredited and registered judge must accompany each Junior,
Longboard, SUP and Surf Masters’ State team at the National Titles.
2. NATIONAL TITLES COMPETITION RULES
a. Rules of competition as set out in this Surfing Australia Rule Book must be followed
by each State branch. This is particularly relevant where a State branch is hosting any
sanctioned event or national competition.
b. Any competitor/official whose conduct at national championships is regarded by the
National Contest Committee to reflect unfavourably in any way on Surfing Australia or
the event will face sanction (fine or suspension) under misconduct rules. The National
Contest Committee as mentioned in this rule book comprises:
Contest/Event Director
Event Technical Director
Event Head Judge
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