Aussies 2013

by bessie | Fri, 01/02/2013 - 08:11

First held in 1915 in heavy seas at Bondi, the Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, now familiarly known as “The Aussies,” has grown into one of the nation’s premier sporting events. Today, almost 100 years on, it remains as a prestigious celebration of lifesaving in all forms of surf competition.

From the traditional surf boats, R and R and belt swimming, to the modern day Ironman and Ironwoman racing first introduced at Coolangatta in 1966, today over 10,000 competitors and club members make their annual pilgrimage to the host beach as they chase those elusive gold medals. The chance to add their names into the annals of Surf Life Saving, alongside some of Australia’s greatest sporting heroes.

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Dates & Venue 2014

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships / Masters Surf Life Saving Championships - March 31 - April 06, 2014 Scarborough Beach, Western Australia

Dates & Venue 2013

Australian Masters Surf Life Saving Championships 15-16 April 2013 – North Kirra

Australian Surf Life Saving Championships 17-21 April 2013 – North Kirra

Broadcast Details

Make sure to tune in to Fox Sports at the below times to catch all the Aussies action:

Highlights Program 1 (Beach and Ocean events) – Wednesday 15 May 5.00pm – 7.00pm. Repeats on Thursday 16 May at 5.00am and Saturday 18 May 11.30am

Highlights Program 2 (Beach and Ocean events) – Wednesday 22 May 5.00pm – 7.00pm. Repeats on Thursday 23 May at 3.00am and Saturday 25 May at 12.00pm

Surf Boats Highlights Program – Thursday 30 May 5.30pm – 6.50pm

For all pictures from the 2013 Aussies, please visit www.harvpix.com. For vision, please visit SLSA's official YouTube channel.

Results

Click here to access a list of finals results, updated regularly.

Aussies On Beach News

This year, we're publishing three editions of the Aussies on beach newspaper available in hard copy on the beach and online, made possible by Illicit Drugs in Sport (IDIS). Check out Issue #1, #2 and #3 below;

Issue #1 - Thursday April 18

Issue #2 - Saturday April 20

Issue #3 - Sunday April 21