Generally, participation in the Safety Briefing is mandatory before each session in order to be able to surf. Once you've reached SURFTOWN Local Status for a specific surf level, you're no longer required to attend the briefing. You can choose to skip it and go straight to your session – just make sure to be at your briefing zone at least 5 minutes before the session starts to check in and collect your Lycra.
However, for Beginner sessions (First-Timer, Rookie, Kids) as well as Progressive sessions, the briefing remains mandatory – regardless of your Local Status.