CARNIVALS

Maranui attends a number of Junior Carnivals during the season. These are FUN events where all clubs in the Capital and Coast, or the Central region come together to compete on the beach.  Carnivals are open to kids aged 7 and older as at 30 September 2024. Under 7s do not compete. 

​JUNIOR CARNIVAL DATES 2024/25  

  • Capital Coast, Junior Carnival #1,​​​​​​​ 8th December 2024, Titahi Bay. (NOTE CHANGE OF DATE)
  • ​Riversdale Beach, Wairarapa. 19 January 2025
  • Central Region Junior Champs, Waimarama Beach, 10 January, 2025
  • ​Capital Coast Junior Champs, 2nd February 2025
  • Oceans' 25. 20-23 February

​PLEASE NOTE: There is NO club Junior Surf at Maranui SLSC on carnival days as all coaches will be at the carnival. 

For a full list of SLSNZ event dates, see their calendar. 

WHAT TO EXPECT

Carnivals normally start early in the morning and finish early afternoon - take plenty of food and water.  Wellington is not known for its tropical weather - take warm and dry clothes. Polar fleece blankets are also great to keep athletes warm, especially in the wind.  Athletes must arrive at the stipulated time. All athletes must sign in at the red Maranui tent

WHAT TO BRING 

  • Red Hi Vis vest & Competition Cap (Mandatory to compete)

  • Togs - No Board shorts

  • Wetsuit -  The decision to allow wetsuits will be made by the Event Referee depending on water temperature and weather conditions on the day of the event.
  • Thermal for under wetsuit (if your child feels the cold),
  • swim cap,
  • goggles,
  • sunscreen,& sunhat,
  • plenty of food,  water and towels.

SLSNZ REGISTRATION

Club members must be registered with SLSNZ in order to compete at carnivals. If you have not already registered, please follow the link below to do so. There is no cost for this process. 

COMPETITION CLOTHING

A Maranui hi-vis and competition cap are compulsory for all carnivals.  Maranui swim caps are compulsory for Pool Rescue competitions. We don't have any uniform togs for Junior Surf - but red or blue look good!  Hi-vis, competition caps, swim caps and other Maranui clothing items are available to purchase see our Clothing page. 

EVENTS BY AGE GROUP


EVENT DESCRIPTIONS