Train. Race. Represent Ellis Beach.
Surf sports at Ellis Beach is all about building skills, fitness, and confidence in the ocean while having fun as part of a team.
Opening Day — 19 April
Ready to get involved? Join us for Opening Day on 19 April and come see what surf sports at Ellis Beach is all about. Join the club here and we’ll see you on the beach.
Junior / Nippers
Our Nippers program is open to Under 6 through to Under 14 and focuses on fun, skill-building, and introducing surf sports in a supportive environment.
Opens / Seniors
Our Opens and Masters (30+) group welcomes both returning athletes and newcomers looking to stay fit, social, and competitive in the surf.
What is Surf Sports?
Surf sports is a mix of ocean and beach events including swimming, board paddling, running, and lifesaving skills. It’s about learning to handle the surf safely while competing in a supportive team environment. You don’t need experience — just a willingness to give it a go.
Getting Started
Members must hold a current SRC or Bronze Medallion (or age-appropriate award), be financial club members, complete required patrol hours, and be registered with Surf Life Saving Australia.
Reach out to the club to have a chat about how you can get started to gain qualification to be able to compete this season.
upcoming events
Date |
Carnival |
Location |
| 29 March 2026 | Fastest on Sand Beach carnival | Yorkey’s Knob |
| 9th May 2026 | Pool Rescue Meet | Marlin Coast Swimming and Fitness Smithfield |
| 24 May 2026 | Pool Rescue Championships | Marlin Coast Swimming and Fitness Smithfield |
| 18-19 July 2026 | Mission Beach Carnival | Mission Beach |
| 31 July 2026 | Secondary School Surf League (SSSL) | Yorkey’s Knob |
| 8-9 Aug 2026 | Port Douglas Carnival | 4 Mile Beach |
| 29-30 Aug 2026 | Etty Bay Carnival | Etty Bay |
| 12-13 Sept 2026 | Cairns Carnival | Palm Cove |
| TBC | Surf Rescue Championships | TBC |
| 10-11 Oct 2026 | NQ Branch Championships | Ellis Beach |
Danielle Dewar
Director of Surf Sports
I’m the Surf Sports Coordinator here at Ellis Beach SLSC. If you have any questions about getting involved in surf sports, feel free to reach out — I’d love to hear from you.