Following a weekend long meeting the Competition qualifying awards were changed. Full details will be available from the SLSAofGB but here are a few highlights.

	To take part in OCEAN championships at YOUTH level you will need the following awards: Surf Competence - for ALL wet events. Same as current award. Board Competence - for ALL board events. Same as current award. Ski Competence - for ALL ski events. Same as current award except you will now have to use the ski to 'provide support' for a swimmer. No expiry date.
	To take part in OCEAN championships at OPEN level you will need the following awards: Surf Life Saving Award (excluding resuscitation and first aid) - for ALL wet events. If the resuscitation and first aid are taken within 6 months, the full award is awarded. Ski Competence - for ALL ski events. Same as current award except you will now have to use the ski to 'provide support' for a swimmer. No expiry date. For Surf Boat and IRB competitions, a special award is required.
	To take part in OCEAN championships at MASTERS level you will need the following awards: Surf Life Saving Award (excluding resuscitation and first aid) - for ALL wet events. If the resuscitation and first aid are taken within 6 months, the full award is awarded. Ski Competence - for ALL ski events. Same as current award except you will now have to use the ski to 'provide support' for a swimmer. No expiry date. For SURF BOAT and IRB competitions, a special award is required.
	To take part in BEACH events at ALL LEVELS, no award is required.
	To take part in POOL events at ALL LEVELS, no award is required however the Team manager will have to confirm everyone's ability to swim 50m.
	Who can assess the awards? Surf Life Saver Part A - Assessors and Level 2 Coach Assessors Surf Life Saver Part B - Assessors only Surf Competency     - Assessors and Level 2 Coach Assessors Board Competency     - Assessors and Level 2 Coach Assessors Ski Competency         - Assessors and Level 2 Coach Assessors Surf Boat                   - Level 2 Coach Assessors only IRB                            - Assessors only
	Assessors are selected by the Instructor, they may be 'in house' as long as the assessor has not been involved in training. The RLO must be informed at least 48 hours before the award takes place.