Yanchep SLSC Surf Sport
Yanchep SLSC support and encourage Yanchep Nippers (U8-13), Youth (U14-19), opens & masters (30+) who wish to participate at Surf Sport
carnivals & competitions.
We welcome individuals of all skill levels, from competitors to those seeking a social training environment, at Yanchep SLSC. Join our growing surf sport community
and explore a wide range of activities, from water-based to beach.
There are a wide variety of events to participate in, whether it be in the water or on the beach that take place at various times throughout the year at
various locations in the Perth Metro & some regional centres.
Interested in joining our Surf Sports team? Email Matt Campbell, Director of Surf Sports:
2024/25 SLSWA Event Calendar
Carnivals entry fees are low cost & vary, which then allow you to enter into as many events within the carnival program.
Entries can be made by submitting an email to Matt, surfsport@yanchepslsc.com prior to closing date of event.
TEAM APP will be used to communicate, so please upload this via the App Store and search for Yanchep SLSC.
Proficiency swim Requirements
To be enabled to participate in competitions you will need to be a member of our club and there will be an evaluation swim required (for water events), pending on age group.
See table below;
| Age Group | Swim Distance and Time |
|---|---|
| Under 8 | Minimum 100m open water swim in 6 minutes |
| Under 9 | Minimum 100m open water swim in 6 minutes |
| Under 10 | Minimum 150m open water swim in less than 8 minutes. |
| Under 11 | Minimum 200m open water swim in less than 8 minutes. |
| Under 12 | Minimum 200m open water swim in less than 8 minutes. |
| Under 13 | Minimum 200m open water swim in less than 7 minutes. |
| Under 14 | Minimum 200m open water swim in less than 5 minutes or obtain SRC |
| Under 15 | Minimum 200m open water in less than 5 minutes (SRC Requirement) |
| Under 16 | Minimum 200m open water in less than 5 minutes (SRC Requirement) |
| Under 17+ | Minimum 400m open water in less than 9 minutes (Bronze Medallion Requirement) |
Training
As we like to remind people that the surf sport carnivals are a fun & friendly environment, we highly encourage participants to take advantage of our group
training session which are open to all ages.
All training sessions are weather pending & are subject to change.
Up to date information will be made available via Team App which you can download from your app store & search for Yanchep SLSC
Water events training sessions will take place on Sunday mornings (7:30-8:30am), prior to Nippers.
Beach events training sessions will take place on a Wednesday afternoon (4:30-5:45pm).
