Rules

• Conditions and Governing Rules

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  • See the School Sport Victoria’s ‘General Conditions of Competition’.
  • All players, teachers, spectators and officials are bound by the ‘SSV Codes of Conduct’ and the ‘Participant Behaviour Policy’.
  • Surfing is conducted under rules contained in the current Surfing Australia Rule Book unless otherwise stated.

• Ways to Play and Progress

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  These titles form a key part of the selection process for the Victorian Junior Surfing Team. For the full selection policy, please visit Surfing Victoria.

• Age Eligibility

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  Age Eligibility Schools Teams Titles (mixed)

  • A team consists of 7 surfers all from the same school as follows:
  • 1 designated female surfer
  • 3 Under 16 surfers (as at 31 December 2026) must be born 2011 or later
  • 3 Under 19 surfers (as at 31 December 2026) must be born 2008 or later

  Age Eligibility Female Schools Teams Titles

  • A team consists of 4 surfers all from the same school as follows:
  • 1 Under 16 surfers (as at 31 December 2026) must be born 2011 or later
  • 3 Under 19 surfers (as at 31 December 2026) must be born 2008 or later
  • Please note: the female team can be made up of all Under 16 aged surfers if required.

• Competition Format

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  Competition Format Schools Teams (mixed)

  • Each heat of 45-60 minutes [length determined by Contest Director]
  • Each surfer will catch 2 waves and return to the designated area to tag the next team member.
  • One designated surfer will be nominated prior to the heat/final and is permitted to select 1 wave to score Double Points by signaling immediately his ride on that wave concludes.
  • The winning school team will be decided by adding the points scored for all rides of the team at the end of the heat/final.
  • The team can compete in any order, but the order must be given to the Head Judge prior to the commencement of the heat/final.

  Competition Format Female Schools Teams

  • Each heat of 30-45 minutes [length determined by Contest Director]
  • Each surfer will catch 2 waves and return to the designated area to tag the next team member.
  • One designated surfer will be nominated prior to the heat/final and is permitted to select 1 wave to score Double Points by signaling immediately his ride on that wave concludes.
  • The winning school team will be decided by adding the points scored for all rides of the team at the end of the heat/final.
  • The team can compete in any order, but the order must be given to the Head Judge prior to the commencement of the heat/final.

• Championship Titles and State Selection

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  • Champion State School: Champion State School will be determined on results of the School Sport Victoria Team competition.
  • Champion Female State School: Champion State School will be determined on results of the School Sport Victoria Team competition.
  • State Selection: Both the State Schools event and the Independent Schools event will form a part of the selection process for the Victorian Junior Surfing Team, for full selection policy please to www.surfingvic.com

• Equipment and First Aid Guidelines

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  Equipment to Bring

  • First Aid Kit: Competing teams must provide a first aid kit - Competing schools are responsible for ensuring that reasonable provision is made for the treatment of injuries. All schools participating in SSV Team Sports final are required to bring their own applicable first aid kit (appropriate to the location as there is potential for sporting activities to be some distance away from emergency services) – For more detailed information: First Aid for Students and Staff and First Aid Kit Contents Checklist.
  • Strapping and Tape: Sports Tape must be supplied by the student/competing team. Strapping for injury prevention as required must be performed by the student/competing team. NB. The First Aid Responder attending the state finals are not permitted to perform strapping.