Local, regional, state and nationwide competitions are held across the country. Junior carnivals compete for age groups starting from under-8 to under-14, while senior competitions among active surf life savers start from under-15 to veterans.
Competitions of varying scopes - local, regional, state, and national - are held across the country. Younger competitors participate in junior carnivals within specific age divisions (under-8 to under-14), whereas older competitors engage in senior competitions among active surf lifesavers in corresponding age categories (under-15 to veterans).