International Lifesaving General Information

Competition Dates: 11 - 14 May
Competition Venue: Various - Darwin Wave Lagoon, Casuarina Pool, Mindil Beach & Casuarina Beach
Gold Medals: 68

Competition Details:

The 2011 Arafura Games International Lifesaving competition will be sanctioned by the International Lifesaving Federation, targeting developing Asia and Pacific nations and Australian Country teams.

The program will feature three competition components: Beach Events, Ocean Events and Pool Events.

IMPORTANT: The water temperature in Darwin in May is approx 26-28 degrees and the open water will be flat. 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.

Eligibility/Entry Standards:

The Arafura Games International Lifesaving event may be contested by one team (per Country/State) from each of the following categories :

• National Teams
• National Junior Team
• National Police Team
• National Universities Team
• Australian State/Territory Teams
• Australian Indigenous Team (members may be drawn from any State/Territory)

Teams must not exceed 8 competitors, comprising 4 males and 4 females in each team. Smaller teams are permitted but there must be no more than 4 males or 4 females in smaller teams.

IMPORTANT: Individual competitors must hold a current Bronze Medallion issued by a Lifesaving organisation affiliated with the International Lifesaving Federation.

Endorsement:

All teams must be endorsed by an organisation affiliated to the International Lifesaving Federation. Registration will not be finalised and accepted until endorsement is received. Endorsement information is provided at time of registration and should be gained by the appropriate organisation prior to registering any athletes to ensure there are no delays in the process.

Training Information:

Teams will be allocated training sessions prior to competition commencing. Training at the Games venues may not be possible during the week; however the Coordinator may be able to assist you to source suitable alternate training venues if necessary. Please contact Surf Life Saving NT on +61 8 8985 6588 or via email at lifesaving@arafuragames.net  to arrange a time.

Managers Meeting:

A Team Managers Meeting will be held prior to the commencement of competition. All Team Managers are expected to attend this meeting.

Further information will be provided closer to the Games.

Medal Ceremony:

The Medal Ceremony will be conducted on the final day of the Program. Further details will be provided closer to the event. It is expected that all medal winners will be in full team attire in order to receive their medals. The Organising Committee reserves the right to refuse an athlete to participation in a ceremony should they not be appropriately attired.

Contact Details:

Contact Name: Mr Tony Snelling
Organisation: Surf Life Saving NT
Postal Address: PO Box 96, Nightcliff NT 0814 Australia
Phone: +61 8 8985 6588
Mobile: +61 417 173 287
Fax: +61 8 8985 4737
Email: lifesaving@arafuragames.net
Website: www.lifesavingnt.com.au