1. SLSSNB Board of Surf Sports
pre-season survey
SLSSNB Board of Surf Sports

2. SNB 2017-2018 Pre-Season Survey
Survey Respondents
Disappointing response to survey, with only 430 taking part out of request that was sent to a membership base of over 15,000
Future surveys will be targeting specific audience to assist in better response and feedback and easier to interpret results i.e. make separate specific survey for Nippers as an example

3. Main Drivers for SNB Surf Sports
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Main Drivers for SNB Surf Sports
Top driver for surf sports in SNB was Enhancing Surf Life Saving Education & Skills (35%)
Weighted Average saw 4 key drivers
Enhancing Surf Life Saving Skills
Camaraderie/Friendship
Maintaining physical fitness
General Competition

4. Number of Pre-Xmas Carnivals
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Number of Pre-Xmas Carnivals
Clear indication that 4 or less events preferred before Christmas

5. Hours Spent at Normal Surf Sports Event
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Hours Spent at Normal Surf Sports Event
Clear indication that 4 or less hours is the preferred amount of time to spend at a normal surf sports event

6. Restrictions on Teams Per Club
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Restrictions on Teams Per Club
Fairly clear indication that no restrictions on the number of teams per club should be imposed
For those wanting teams number restrictions, the consensus was that 2 teams per club would be the limit

7. Nippers Beach & Water Separate Events
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Nippers Beach & Water Separate Events
11% more respondents in favour of having Nippers run as separate Beach and Water events
Comments highlighted added load on clubs for example for age managers and the need to address added loss of regular Sunday Nippers for normal Surf Education programs

8. Exclusion of U8s from Carnivals
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Exclusion of U8s from Carnivals
7% more respondents in favour of keeping U8s in carnivals
Comments show that this age group is a good introduction to competitive surf, but still very much a non-competitive age and should focus on fun

9. Comments & Full Results
SNB Pre-Season Survey
Comments & Full Results
Reduce Environment Fast 5 Consistency Children Job Parents Question Teams Finish Line Run Remove Surf Fast Fives Clubs Ocean Thunder Branch Risk Assessment Kids App Age Groups ROW Decision Consultation Heats Speed Block Racing Turn
164 individual comments/ideas provided
Many comments highlight a lack of understanding by the membership of the goals set out by the Board of Surf Sports over the past number of years, which is underpinned by information not getting out to the members
For full results of the survey, as well as all the comments provided, refer to the following web site –

10. Focus on Competitor Experience
SNB Carnival Participation & Experience Trends
Focus on Competitor Experience
Carnival Entry System
Improve Competitor Experience
Increase Carnival Entries
Water Safety & Work Parties
Officials Quantity, Quality & Quotas
Broader “Non Competitive” Participation