What PPE and anti-doping rules apply to competitors?
Rule- Australia
- Surf Life Saving Australia
- Surf Sports Manual 38th Edition
- Surf sports
- Under 8 to Masters
- Ages 7+
- 2026/27
- Competitors
PPE: SLSA may require approved personal protective equipment in its competitions, including high visibility vests, lifejackets and helmets. Use is either optional or compulsory depending on the event or age category. Examples in the Manual are high visibility vests in water events, and SLSA approved Level 50 lifejackets and patient helmets in IRB events. When PPE is mandated you must wear it in events and while warming up and down, or you are not permitted to take part in the competition.
Anti-doping: All SLSA members are subject to the SLSA Anti-Doping Policy and the penalties it prescribes.
Added 24 Oct 2026