Surf Sports

Competition is a great way to keep fit, have fun and support your club at the same time. Caves is active in most areas of carnival competition and have a proud record of carnival achievements. Contact the club competition manager at compeition@cavesslsc.com.au for more information.

Financial club members, please download the Stack Team App to keep up to date with club competition training times available. 

Caves Beach SLSC Sectional Captains for 2024-25:

• Surfboats Captain: Hayden Sanders 0432 172 197
  There was never a thrill like cracking a good wave right to the beach. Surfboats since their inception have always been a challenge for their crews and sweeps. The hours that are spent training to be a good boat crew are countless. It takes skill and endurance far in excess of most other sports. Caves have the finest men and women committed to Surfboat competition. Our Caves boat crews and sweeps continue to excel due to their dedication to the sport. Come and talk to our Surfboat captain and meet the team.
   
• March Past:
  It is heartening to see that the fundamentals of March Past remain. The March Past is the most colourful event at any carnival and displays the true spirit of competition. Caves are currently the only march past team represented from the hunter branch at State and National Titles.
   
• Board Captain: Brett Lenton 0434 838 247
  Our club has a strong group of junior board paddlers learning many skills to combat all types of surf conditions. Brett will be training both junior and senior paddlers and has boards available for hire and loan from the club. Contact Brett for training times.
   
• Beach Captain: Andrew Rigg/ Wade Alcock
  This event of lifesaving has been a part of the lifesaving competition at Caves since its inception. These events develop speed, timing and fitness, while promoting friendly competition.
   
• Surf Ski-Captain: Warren Thomson 0407 789 016
  Caves boast a strong master’s contingent of paddlers as well as some quality younger paddlers, both male and female. This discipline is the most competitive within surf sport competitions. Our Club, over the years, has attracted many new members who have reached the highest levels in competition due to the dedication of our Champion coaches and the family atmosphere at our club.
   
• IRB Team Captain: Scott Bryant  0413 745 335
  Before modern lifesaving equipment, lifesavers had to perform rescue by swimming out to sea with a belt attached to a rope. In the current era, the most efficient rescue craft is the inshore rescue boat. Competition is held during the winter months to hone the skills of our IRB drivers and crewpersons. There is many, many years of experience in our IRB competitive team.
   
• Surf Swim Captain: Gabby Grieves 0488 714 044
  In general, surf swimmers within the club train with individual swim coaches. However, throughout the season, our swim captain Gabby will be holding a series of coaching sessions. For more details, please contact her.
   
• Club Competition Coordinators: Tori Coppen, Makayla Gay, Peyton Gay, Shae Harvey. 
  All club members are encouraged to participate in club competitions throughout the year. Sunday morning's will see the return of ''Öld Person Nippers". Sunday mornings are open to any member who has their SRC or Bronze and is looking for a bit of fun and a way to keep fit. Our Competition Coordinators have a lot of things planned for the season, so make sure you come down and join in. Our club competition days will begin Sunday 13th October at 8am.