The event will run from April 16-24. First to compete will be the U14 and U15 athletes. Saturdayâs beach events at Mooloolaba begin at 7am with the young athletes competing in 2km runs. Flags will start from 4.30pm. Competitors aged from 30 to 75 will also hit the water at Mooloolaba on Saturday with the masters open swim events starting from 8am. At Maroochydore on Saturday the action starts from 8.30am with board relays, surf teams and board rescues. Events will also be live streamed via Surf Life Saving Australia Facebook page. Alexandra Headland Surf Club general manager Ashley Robinson expected almost 10,000 people to visit the region as families, friends and officials join the plethora of competing athletes.