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2026 Eastern Regional Championships

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The Eastern Regional Championships - ERCs has a proud history of being not only one of the biggest Surf Life Saving events held in New Zealand, but one of the most competitive. Despite the Eastern Region spanning the Coromandel, Bay of Plenty and Gisborne Local Areas, the event attracts competitors from throughout the country.

ERC’s offers almost all the events available at the New Zealand Championships, drawing upon the best of the best to determine the Eastern Regional Champions and Overall Top Club.

The competition includes a wide variety of events, requiring varying levels of technical skill and physical fitness. With surf and weather conditions constantly changing, the competition has proved to be one of the most exciting competitions of the Surf Life Saving calendar.

ERC’s returns to Mt Maunganui Main Beach for the 62nd iteration of the event. We invite you to celebrate the skills and experience of Surf Life Saving New Zealand’s very best athletes in Mt Maunganui as they compete for their clubs and against their peers.

Date and time

Fri 23 Jan 2026

10:00am - 7:00pm

Sat 24 Jan 2026

8:00am - 4:00am

Sun 25 Jan 2026

8:00am - 4:00pm

Location

Mt Maunganui Main Beach

21 Adams Avenue

Mount Maunganui 3116

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Pricing

Free

All ages

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Accessibility

Free entry for support person

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