Boardies Day

Boardies Day is an annual fundraising event coordinated nationally to raise vital funds for lifesaving services throughout Australia.  It’s a day to celebrate summer, our beaches, our lifestyle and our volunteer lifesavers who give up their leisure time to protect us all at the beach.

Surf Life Saving Clubs throughout Australia rely on funding from Boardies Day to assist in the purchase of vital rescue equipment; training and development of our  surf lifesavers; and delivery of educational programs to save lives well into the future.

The concept of Boardies Day is simple and fun.  We are encouraging all Australians to wear their favourite board shorts or beach-themed apparel to work or school and pay for the privilege by making a donation to help our volunteer surf lifesavers.  You can choose to donate your funds directly to your favourite Surf Life Saving Club or you can allocate it to priority lifesaving services in your state.

WHEN - This year, Boardies Day will be slightly different to previous years and will be held on different dates for each state.  Click on ‘IN YOUR STATE’ above to find out when your state is participating. 

WHERE - Anywhere and everywhere! Most people arrange their own Boardies Day at school or workplace.  As long as you are wearing boardies or beach attire, you can participate!

WHO - We want everyone in Australia to get involved. Young or old, individual or group, school or business, hospitals or pubs, hotels or clubs.  Slip on a pair of board shorts or wear your favourite beach apparel and you are ready to go!

HOW to get involved - Registrations can only be made online and are now open.  Click ‘REGISTER’ above to sign up.