There are carnivals in our branch (both Senior and Junior) each season. These carnivals are allocated to the Clubs each year by the Branch.      

The Junior Branch Championships are a State Titles Selection carnival for Under 11-14. There are also selections for Queensland Country Championships for U13-U16 and U16—Open.

Senior and Masters State Titles and the Australian Championships are available to our Senior and Master competitors. For competition purposes only, over 30 year olds are referred to a “Masters”. To be eligible to compete at Branch, State and National carnivals, Senior Members must complete a minimum of 25 hours patrol. Patrol rosters are available from Club Captain.

Carnival Nominations close 2-3 week prior to Carnival date. Nomination monies and list of events should be given to the Team Manager, Club Administrator or Training Development Officer prior to the close-off date. Late nominations will incur a penalty fee as set by SLSQ. Carnival Nomination Fees must be paid prior to Carnivals. No pay no play is our policy. Non-financial members cannot, be nominated, travel with the club or compete in Carnivals.

The Carnival is under the control of the Carnival Referee who is, at Branch Level, Director of Surf Sports. The Referee can alter or even cancel a carnival program if adverse surf, beach or weather conditions. A Carnival usually takes two days to contest.

Volunteers are needed, both at Carnivals that Picnic Bay hosts and at carnivals we attend, to help officiate, to help put up and take down tents, to transport gear, assist in the kitchen and any other activities.

Competitors will be under the control of their Team Manager assisted by the Age Managers. They must endeavour not to leave the tent area without first consulting with their Age Manager. MANY AN EVENT HAS BEEN MISSED BECAUSE COMPETITORS HAVE WANDERED OFF. The Authority of Team Managers must not be overruled by parents.

Competition caps must remain on and be securely tied under the chin, particularly in the competition area where disqualification will occur if this is not the case.

Parents, unless performing as officials, are not allowed into the competition area.

Breaching of this rule may result in the disqualification of competitors.

The Team Manager is the only person from the club eligible to lodge a protest regarding any alleged infringement of the rules.