Claim: The Australian Surf Life Saving Championships, held annually since 1915, is the largest surf lifesaving (a multifaceted movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport) event in Australia and the largest even of its kind in the world.
Evidence: It is organised by the Surf Life Saving Australia, and is held annually since 1915. It is the largest surf lifesaving event in Australia and the largest event of its kind in the world. Surf lifesaving is a multifaceted movement that comprises key aspects of voluntary lifeguard services and competitive surf sport.