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Sandon Point Turns On For Finals At The Rip Curl GromSearch Presented By Flight Centre National Final

18/01/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25511175
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Sandon Point Turns On For Finals At The Rip Curl GromSearch Presented By Flight Centre National Final

 

SANDON POINT, WOLLONGONG (Wednesday, 17 January 2018): The final day of the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final pres. by Flight Centre shifted north to Sandon Point today, where competitors were greeted with pumping four-to-six foot waves.

After taking out the 14-and-Under Boys GromSearch National Final back in 2016, Finn Hill (Avoca, NSW) showed his prowess had grown exponentially since then, taking out this year's 16-and-Under Boys title. Hill approached Sandon Point with the same prowess he often shows at his local Avoca Point, nailing critical carves and snaps in all heats leading into the final. Hill notched up an impressive 16.33 two-wave heat total in the final to get the nod over Victorian native Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc, Vic) who posted a 10.33 total.

After taking out the Phillip Island Pro QS1000 event and the Under-18 Girls Australian Junior Title last year, Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) showed she still possessed the same heat-winning formula, taking out the 16-and-Under Girls GromSearch title. Harrison nailed an array of giant frontside turns in her final heat against multiple GromSearch champ Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW). Harrison posted a respectable 13.74 heat total to get the victory ahead of Olsson, by a 1.01 margin.

After a close finish in his first round heat that nearly saw him knocked into the repechage round, Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW) surfed an excellent heat in the 14-and-Under Boys final nailing an eclectic mix of turns as well as throaty tube rides. Clayton Brown was rewarded with a decent 16.77 heat total as a result of the manoeuvres and was able to get the victory ahead of Archer Curtis (Palm Beach, Qld) who finished in second.

Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) was able to nab her third GromSearch National Title in as many years, taking out the 14-and-Under Girls division. Ryan was able to post a near perfect 9.43 wave score in the final which gave her the upper hand against fellow event standout Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) who held onto the lead for a large portion of the heat.

After blowing away spectators and judges in the early rounds, Winter Vincent (Manly, NSW) was able to continue his highlight reel performance through the final 12-and-Under Boys heats. Vincent came up against a blistering Matt Boyle (Currumbin, Qld) in the final, which saw both surfers trading off a handful of decent scores. However, Vincent was able to get the edge thanks to posting a 6.93 wave score on his final wave of the heat.

Kiera Buckpitt (Culburra, NSW) showed courage beyond her years as she attacked the solid Sandon Point waves with a combination of gusto and courage. Buckpitt took off on multiple waves that stood well above her head as she posted a 14.7 heat total to claim the win ahead of Mia Huppatz (Jan Juc, Vic) who remained hot on her heels for a giant portion of the final.

All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16-and-Under, 14-and-Under, and 12-and-Under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2018.

The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.

The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.

Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:

Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).

Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).

The Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.

Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018

Results and heat totals:

16-and-Under Boys
1 – Finn Hill (Avoca, NSW) – 16.33
2 – Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc, Vic) – 10.33

16-and-Under Girls
1 – Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) – 13.74
2 – Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW) – 12.73

14-and-Under Boys
1 – Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW) – 16.77
2 – Archer Curtis (Palm Beach, Qld) – 13.73

14-and-Under Girls
1 – Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) – 16.43
2 – Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) – 15.6
3 – Ellia Smith (Coolum Beach, Qld) – 8.67
4 – Amelie Bourke (Merewether, NSW) – 5.73

12-and-Under Boys
1 – Winter Vincent (Manly, NSW) – 12.5
2 – Matt Boyle (Currumbin Waters, Qld) – 11.24

12-and-Under Girls
1 – Keira Buckpitt (Culburra, NSW) – 14.7
2 – Mia Huppatz (Jan Juc, Vic) – 13.6
3 – Quincy Symonds (Tweed Heads, NSW) – 11.8
4 – Tyla Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW) – 9.47


 
 

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RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE NATIONAL FINAL HEATS UP AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S FINAL DAY.

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE NATIONAL FINAL HEATS UP AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S FINAL DAY.

16/01/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25498914
 
 

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE NATIONAL FINAL HEATS UP AHEAD OF TOMORROW'S FINAL DAY. 
 
ABOVE: Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) flew the flag for the interstate surfing contingent in the second round of the 16-and-Under Boys, excelling in the solid conditions.
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw
 
KEY POINTS
  • A drastic increase in swell today saw competition move to the protected corner of Bellambi for day two. 
  • Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) and Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc, Vic) fly the flag for the interstate competitors.
  • Competition to crown all champions tomorrow. 
  • DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGES HERE 
 
BELLAMBI BEACH, WOLLONGONG (Tuesday, 16 January 2018): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre National Final saw a drastic increase in swell today as competition was forced to move to the protected corner of Bellambi for day two of the event.
 
Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) and Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc, Vic) flew the flag for the interstate surfing contingent in the second round of the 16-and-Under Boys with both surfers excelling in the solid conditions. Both surfers performed an array of impressive backside maneuvers to post two-wave heat totals in excess of 16.00 and as a result cemented their position into the quarterfinals. Joining them, with heat wins were Ben Gradisen (Gracetown, WA) and Finn Hill (Avoca, NSW) who also claimed their respective heats and earned their position in the quarterfinals.
 
Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) managed to make up for yesterday's round one loss, taking a win in the second round and the quarterfinals of the 14-and-Under Boys. Glinderman capitalised on the solid waves he found, posting a handful of excellent scores, most notably in his quarterfinal when he notched up a near-perfect 9.00 wave score. Glinderman will make his next appearance in the semi-finals. 
 
Nate Hopkins (Noraville, NSW) synced his powerful forehand repertoire to the chunky lefthanders, posting a pair of 7.83 scoring waves in the second round of the 12 Boys. As a result, Hopkins was able to take a convincing win in his second round and claim a spot in the upcoming quarterfinal.
 
Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW), Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld), Bodhi Leigh Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) and Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) all claimed wins in their respective 16-and-Under quarterfinals to seal a position in the semi-finals, which will be contested tomorrow.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will commence each day at 7:30 am with the call for the day's schedule and location confirmed via the event hotline at 6:45 am. The event hotline number is 0458 247 212 which will leave a voice recorded message each morning of the event.
 
All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2018.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.
 
The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.
 
Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:
 
Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).
 
Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.
 
Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018
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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH AT MAROUBRA.

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH AT MAROUBRA.

03/10/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24356776
 
 

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH AT MAROUBRA. 
 
 
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ABOVE: Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) ensured one GromSearch title would be heading interstate, thanks to a commanding presence in the 14-and-Under Boys final.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON LINK ABOVE. 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Glenn Duffus / Surfing NSW. Social: @gd_photo / @surfing_nsw
 
MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Tuesday, October 3, 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre finished off with a bang today with six new champions being crowned across three different age divisions.
 
The 16-and-Under Boys saw a tight battle between all competitors, with all four finalists locking in respectable heat totals, however, Broulee’s Harry Phillips ensured he would be taking the coveted title south, thanks to an impressive 15.23 two-wave heat total. Phillips executed a barrage of backside snaps to claim the title ahead of local favourite Tye Koolis (Maroubra, NSW) who finished in the runner-up position.
 
Former Australian Junior Champion and perennial GromSearch standout Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW) added another accomplishment to her overflowing mantelpiece, taking out the 16-and-Under Girls. Olsson relied on her consistent backhand surfing to post a 15.4 two-wave heat total and claim the title.
 
Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) ensured one GromSearch title would be heading interstate, thanks to a commanding presence in the 14-and-Under Boys final. Harrison notched up a 13.67 heat total to claim the win ahead of Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW), Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) and Zeb Stokes (Buddina, Qld) who took out second, third and fourth respectively.
 
Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) continued her rampage through the GromSearch series, taking out the 14-Girls division. Ryan flared in the throaty Maroubra peaks, amassing 15.00 points to get the win ahead of fellow junior dynamo Cedar Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW) who finished in the runner-up spot.
 
All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2017.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.
 
The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.
 
Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:
 
Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).
 
Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).
 
The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.
 
Results:
16-and-Under Boys
1 – Harry Phillips (Broulee, NSW)
2 – Tye Koolis (Maroubra, NSW)
3 – Finn Hill (Avoca, NSW)
4 – Ben Duncan (Stanwell Park, NSW)

16-and-Under Girls
1 – Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW)
2 – Bodhi Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW)
3 – Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld)
4 – Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld)

14-and-Under Boys
1 – Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld)
2 – Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW)
3 – Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW
4 – Zeb Stokes (Buddina, Qld)

14-and-Under Girls
1 – Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW)
2 – Cedar Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW)
3 – Sage Goldsbury (Cape Woolamai, Vic)
4 – Charli Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW)

12-and-Under-Boys
1 – Nate Hopkins (Noraville, NSW)
2 – Dembe Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW)
3 – Matt Boyle (Currumbin Waters, Qld)
4 – Jarvie Robson (Bulli, NSW)

12-and-Under Girls
1 – Keira Buckpitt (Culburra, NSW)
2 – Zahlia Short (Austinmer, NSW)
3 – Holly Wishart (Gerringong, NSW)
4 – Jahly Stokes (Buddina, Qld)
 
Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018
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RIP CURL GROMSEARCH HEATS UP AHEAD OF FINALS DAY.

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH HEATS UP AHEAD OF FINALS DAY.

03/10/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24355578
 

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH HEATS UP AHEAD OF FINALS DAY.
 
 
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ABOVE: Queensland competitor Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) set a solid standard on day three of competition, earning his spot in the 16 Boys quartefinals. 
ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON LINK ABOVE. 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Glenn Duffus / Surfing NSW. Social: @gd_photo / @surfing_nsw
 
MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Monday, October 2 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre saw another full throttle day of surfing today as competitors attempted to keep themselves in the event.
 
Lennox Chell (Avoca, NSW) made it known he’d be a tough man to beat in the 14 Boys, posting a giant 15.00 two-wave heat total. Chell flared in the punchy conditions to lock in the previously mentioned score and earn a position into the quarterfinals.
 
Jordan Turansky (Gymea Bay, NSW), Archer Curtis (Palm Beach, Qld) Axel Rose-Curotta (Manly, NSW), Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW) and Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) all followed suit, claiming heat wins in the 14-and-Under Boys.  
 
Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW) claimed a win in what was a successful day for the goofy-footers, notching up a 14.37 heat total. Brown will now face Queensland duo Josh Boyle (Currumbin Waters, Qld) and Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) in the upcoming quarterfinals.
 
Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW), Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach, NSW) and Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) all set a high standard in the Under-16 Girls quarterfinals, taking respective heat wins. All surfers will now face off in the semi-finals with the respective quarterfinal runner-ups. 

The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will commence each day at 7:30am with the call for the days schedule and location confirmed via the event hotline at 6:45am. The event hotline number is 0458 247 212 which will leave a voice recorded message each morning of the event.
 
All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2017.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.
 
The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.
 
Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:
 
Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).
 
Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).
 
The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.
 
Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018
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GROMMETS LIGHT UP SMALL MAROUBRA ON DAY ONE OF THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH.

GROMMETS LIGHT UP SMALL MAROUBRA ON DAY ONE OF THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH.

01/10/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24331739
 
 

GROMMETS LIGHT UP SMALL MAROUBRA ON DAY ONE OF THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH. 
 
 
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ABOVE: Charli Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW) was a standout in the 14 Girls, posting a 13.00 heat total (out of a possible 20 points). Hurst has cemented her spot into the semi-finals which are scheduled to hit the water on Tuesday.
ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON LINK ABOVE. 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Glenn Duffus / Surfing NSW. Social: @gd_photo / @surfing_nsw
 
MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Saturday, September 30, 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre saw an action-packed opening day of competition as some of Australia’s most promising junior surfers went toe-to-toe today in clean one-to-two foot peaks at Maroubra Beach.
 
Gus Nicholson (Merewether, NSW) set an early standard in the 14-and-Under Boys posting a near-perfect 9.17 scoring wave to move seamlessly through the opening round. Nicholson will now face reigning Under-14 NSW Champion Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) and Koda Killorn (Maroubra, NSW) in the second round.
 
Arabella Wilson (Jan Juc, Vic), Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld), Tru Starling (Narrabeen, NSW). Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach, NSW), Piper Harrison (Coolangatta) and Jesse Starling (Narrabeen, NSW)  all claimed respective wins in the opening rounds of the 16-and-Under Girls. As a result, all surfers have sealed themselves a position straight into the quarterfinals, which are scheduled to be surfed on Monday.
 
Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) and Charli Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW) were the dual standouts in the 14 Girls with both girls posting heat totals in excess of 11.00 (out of a possible 20 points). Both surfers have cemented their spot into the semi-finals which are scheduled to hit the water on Tuesday.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will commence each day at 7:30am with the call for the days schedule and location confirmed via the event hotline at 6:45am. The event hotline number is 0458 247 212 which will leave a voice recorded message each morning of the event.
 
All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2017.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.
 
The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.
 
Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:
 
Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).
 
Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).
 
The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.
 
Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018
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MAROUBRA TO HOST AUSTRALIA'S MOST PROMISING JUNIOR SURFERS AS PART OF THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH.

MAROUBRA TO HOST AUSTRALIA'S MOST PROMISING JUNIOR SURFERS AS PART OF THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH.

27/09/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24288565
 

MAROUBRA TO HOST AUSTRALIA'S MOST PROMISING JUNIOR SURFERS AS PART OF THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH. 
 
 
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ABOVE: 14-and-Under Boys competitor Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) will be eager to defend the title he claimed recently in event one of the Rip Curl GromSearch series in Victoria. 
ADDITIONAL IMAGES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON LINK ABOVE. 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw
 
MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Wednesday, 27 September 2017): The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will once again land in Maroubra this forthcoming school holidays for the second event in the six-event series. 
 
Over 150 junior surfers are competing in the elite four-day event when it kicks off from the 30th September – 3rd October 2017 as they attempt to seal themselves a position into the National Final, which will take place – for the first time - in Woonoona in January.
 
Surfing NSW CEO Luke Madden is looking forward to seeing the next crop of Australian talent shine when the event kicks off this weekend.
 
“Year after year, the Rip Curl GromSearch series provides an incredible snapshot into who will potentially be a future star,” said Madden. “We expect all competitors will be hungry to earn a spot into the National Final which will take place in the all new location of Woonoona in January.”
  
The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will commence each day at 7:30am with the call for the days schedule and location confirmed via the event hotline at 6:45am. The event hotline number is 0458 247 212 which will leave a voice recorded message each morning of the event.
 
All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2017.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.
 
The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.
 
Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:
 
Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).
 
Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).
 
The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.
 
Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018
READ MORE
Rip Curl Signs On With Weet-Bix SurfGroms As Major Sponsor

Rip Curl Signs On With Weet-Bix SurfGroms As Major Sponsor

01/09/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 23969144

 

 
 

 

Rip Curl Signs On With Weet-Bix SurfGroms As Major Sponsor

 

Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast, Australia (Friday, September 1, 2017) 

This Thursday was the official opening for the sixth consecutive season of Surfing Australia’s marquee junior surfing program, the Weet-Bix SurfGroms, and Rip Curl is pleased to announce that we have signed on as a major sponsor for the next three years.

“At Rip Curl, we understand that surfing is the most fun a kid can have,” said Neil Ridgway, Rip Curl’s Group Advertising and Marketing Chairman. “Bringing that to the next generation of surfers through the SurfGroms program is something we’re stoked to be involved with. With that in mind, grommets are probably the most important surfers in the world and catching a wave is a great way to start the journey.”

Since Weet-Bix SurfGroms first launched in October 2011, more than 60,000 Australian children have experienced the thrill of surfing for the first time, and registrations for the latest programs are now open – just in time for summer.

Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark couldn’t be more excited. “We are so stoked to be launching the sixth season of Weet-Bix SurfGroms, with the aim of starting another 10,000 groms on their lifelong surfing journey,” he said. “Surfing Australia is also hugely excited to welcome Rip Curl on board as the Weet-Bix SurfGroms major support partner for the next three seasons. Their support will be crucial in the programs continued success and we thank them for that.”

At the launch of the program, Mick Fanning came down to Currumbin Alley to show his support for Rip Curl’s new partnership, and get groms excited about the summer of surf to come.

Every child who signs up with SurfGroms will receive a Rip Curl merchandise pack, including a Rip Curl backpack, towel and SurfGroms rash shirt. Find out more info at Https://Www.Surfgroms.Com!


 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Rip Curl Signs On With Weet-Bix SurfGroms As Major Sponsor

 

Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast, Australia (Friday, September 1, 2017) 

This Thursday was the official opening for the sixth consecutive season of Surfing Australia’s marquee junior surfing program, the Weet-Bix SurfGroms, and Rip Curl is pleased to announce that we have signed on as a major sponsor for the next three years.

“At Rip Curl, we understand that surfing is the most fun a kid can have,” said Neil Ridgway, Rip Curl’s Group Advertising and Marketing Chairman. “Bringing that to the next generation of surfers through the SurfGroms program is something we’re stoked to be involved with. With that in mind, grommets are probably the most important surfers in the world and catching a wave is a great way to start the journey.”

Since Weet-Bix SurfGroms first launched in October 2011, more than 60,000 Australian children have experienced the thrill of surfing for the first time, and registrations for the latest programs are now open – just in time for summer.

Surfing Australia CEO Andrew Stark couldn’t be more excited. “We are so stoked to be launching the sixth season of Weet-Bix SurfGroms, with the aim of starting another 10,000 groms on their lifelong surfing journey,” he said. “Surfing Australia is also hugely excited to welcome Rip Curl on board as the Weet-Bix SurfGroms major support partner for the next three seasons. Their support will be crucial in the programs continued success and we thank them for that.”

At the launch of the program, Mick Fanning came down to Currumbin Alley to show his support for Rip Curl’s new partnership, and get groms excited about the summer of surf to come.

Every child who signs up with SurfGroms will receive a Rip Curl merchandise pack, including a Rip Curl backpack, towel and SurfGroms rash shirt. Find out more info at Https://Www.Surfgroms.Com!


 
 
 
 
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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE NATIONAL FINAL.

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE NATIONAL FINAL.

20/01/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 20984843
 
 

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT THE RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE NATIONAL FINAL. 
 
 

ABOVE IMAGE: Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW) – 16-and-Under Boys Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre National Final Champion. 
IMAGES OF FINALISTS AVAILABLE ON DOWNLOAD ON LINK ABOVE. 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw 
 
NORTH NARRABEEN, SYDNEY (Wednesday, 18 January 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre National Final saw all champions crowned today in stiflingly hot weather at North Narrabeen Beach.

Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW) put on a highlight reel worthy performance in the 16-and-Under Boys, posting a near perfect 9.33 scoring wave (out of a possible ten points) to gain the upper hand against fellow event standout Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld) who put up a valiant fight, posting a 12.67 heat total (out of a possible 20 points), but was unable to notch up the 8.84 wave required to take the top spot. As a result, Brown has earned a spot in the International Final, which will take place later in the year.
 
Joining Brown at the upcoming Rip Curl GromSearch International Final will be Sunshine Coast surfer Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld) who took out an in-form Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) in the 16-and-Under Girls final. Baker used her deadly frontside snaps to muster up a 13.40 heat total and take the final ahead of the fellow Queenslander.
 
George Pittar (Manly, NSW) bagged a title for the Northern Beaches, taking out the 14-and-Under Boys ahead of local surfer Jamie Thomson (Narrabeen, NSW) who was the standout surfer all event. Pittar put on a healthy display of stylish turns to get the edge over Thomson who got within a point of taking the title.
 
Lennox Head duo Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) and Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) both bagged titles for the north coast taking out the 14-and-Under Girls and 12-and-Under Boys respectively. Ryan posted a 15.50 heat total to claim the win ahead of Carly Shanahan (Wooli, NSW), while Glinderman got the nod over fellow Lennox Head standout Jack O’Brien (Lennox Head, NSW). As a former Narrabeen resident, Glinderman had the local crowd on their feet when he claimed the top spot on the dais.
 
Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) ensured another title remained another trophy stayed on the Northern Beaches, taking out the 12-and-Under Girls. Leigh-Jones dominated the field in the windswept conditions posting a mammoth 15.33 heat total to add another title to her overflowing trophy cabinet.
 
All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at North Narrabeen, NSW on January 16-18, 2017.
 
The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.
 
The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.
 
Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:
 
Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).
 
Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston-Webb (Hawaii).
 
The 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by FLIGHT CENTRE with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.
 
Citroen is the official vehicle partner of Rip Curl Australia.

2016 Rip Curl GromSearch Series
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 17 - 19, 2016
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sep 24 - 27, 2016
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 7 - 9, 2016
EVENT 4 - Yorkes Peninsula, SA - Nov 12 - 13, 2016
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 12 - 16, 2016
National Final - North Narrabeen - Jan 16 - 18, 2017
 
RESULTS AND HEAT TOTALS:
16-and-Under Boys
1 – Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW) 15.50
2 – Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld) 12.67
 
16-and-Under Girls
1 – Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld) 13.40
2 – Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) 12.90
 
14-and-Under Boys
1 – George Pittar (Manly, NSW) 13.77
2 – Jamie Thomson (Narrabeen, NSW) 13.33
 
14-and-Under Girls
1 – Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) 15.50
2 – Carly Shanahan (Wooli, NSW) 5.16
 
12-and-Under Boys
1 – Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) 14.34
2 – Jack O’Brien (Lennox Head, NSW) 10.93
 
12-and-Under Girls
1 – Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) 15.33
2 – Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads, Vic) 8.43
3 – California Barrett (Banora Point, NSW) 7.64
4 – Poppy Corbett (Cape Woolamai, Vic) 5.33
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DAY OF MASSIVE UPSETS AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE AT NARRABEEN.

DAY OF MASSIVE UPSETS AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE AT NARRABEEN.

17/01/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 20946971
 
 

DAY OF MASSIVE UPSETS AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH PRES. BY FLIGHT CENTRE AT NARRABEEN. 
 
 

ABOVE IMAGE: Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld) caused a massive upset today, eliminating 2016 Australian Junior Champion Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc, Vic) from competition. 
IMAGES OF SURFERS AVAILABLE ON DOWNLOAD ON LINK ABOVE: Adam Varvaressos (Narrabeen, NSW), Arch Whiteman (Mona Vale, NSW), Callum Robson (Evans Head, NSW), Darcy De Clouett (Wombarra, NSW), Ethan Stocks (Korora, NSW), Finn Hill (Avoca, NSW), George Pittar (Manly, NSW), Hinata Aizawa (Palm Beach, Qld), Jackson Roberts (Bateau Bay, NSW), Jamie Thomson (Narrabeen, NSW), Kiara Meredith (Barrack Heights, NSW), Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW), Lennox Chell (Avoca, NSW), Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld), Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld), Tommy Golsby-Smith (Narrabeen, NSW), Tru Starling (Narrabeen, NSW), Zac McMahon (Evans Head, NSW). 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw 
 
NORTH NARRABEEN, SYDNEY (Tuesday, 17 January 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre National Final saw a day of tricky conditions and massive upsets as competitors fought to cement a position into tomorrow’s final rounds.
 
Local event wildcard Sophia Chapman (Narrabeen, NSW) caused one of the biggest upsets of the event, eliminating top seed Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW) in the 16-and-Under quarterfinals. Chapman used her local knowledge to muster up a respectable 13.33 heat total (out of a possible 20 points) and eliminate the former event runner-up from the competition. Chapman will face Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld) in tomorrow’s semi-final after Baker eliminated local ripper Tru Starling (Narrabeen, NSW) in the second quarterfinal.
 
Fellow Northern Beaches local Bodhi Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) was also eliminated in the quarterfinals by Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) after Leigh-Jones was unable to find a near-perfect 9.44 scoring wave to better Harrison’s impressive 13.93 heat total.
 
Hot off a recent victory in the 2016 Surf, Dive ‘N’ Ski Australian Junior Titles at Phillip Island, Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc, Vic) was unable to find the same form and fell victim to the deadly forehand attack of Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld). Huxtable retained priority for nearly 60 percent of the heat, but was unable to find more than one scoring wave and as a result was knocked out of the competition by Stocca who posted a decent 12.50 heat score.
 
While Xavier experienced the lows of competitive surfing, brother Ethan Huxtable walked away from day two of competition on a high after dominating the second round of the 12-and-Under Boys. Ethan remained busy over the duration of the heat catching multiple waves and notching up a 14.60 heat total. 

The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will commence each day at 7:30 am with the call for the day's schedule and location confirmed via the event hotline at 6:45 am. The event hotline number is 0458 247 212 which will leave a voice recorded message each morning of the event.

All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at North Narrabeen, NSW on January 16-18, 2017.

The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.

The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.

Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:

Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).

Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston-Webb (Hawaii).

The 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by FLIGHT CENTRE with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.

Citroen is the official vehicle partner of Rip Curl Australia.

2016 Rip Curl GromSearch Series
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 17 - 19, 2016
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sep 24 - 27, 2016
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 7 - 9, 2016
EVENT 4 - Yorkes Peninsula, SA - Nov 12 - 13, 2016
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 12 - 16, 2016
National Final - North Narrabeen - Jan 16 - 18, 2017
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Rip Curl GromSearch Wraps Up In South Australia

Rip Curl GromSearch Wraps Up In South Australia

17/11/2016, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 20213184
The Ultimate Surfing Company... Rip Curl is a company for, and about, the crew on The Search.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Rip Curl GromSearch Wraps Up In South Australia

 

Yorke Peninsula, South Australia (Wednesday, Nov 16, 2016) – The fourth stop of the Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre has just wrapped up in South Australia, and six new champions have been. The ocean offered up some testing onshore conditions at the two-day event on the Yorke Peninsula, but competitors faced the winds and swell head-on and managed to pull off some stellar performances.

Darcy De Clouett took the 16 & Under Boys division in a closely fought battle with Adam Varvaressos, who placed second, as well as Tully Wylie and Xavier Huxtable, who placed third and fourth. “Stoked to have taken the event win,” said Darcy, post-event. “It was tough out there!”

The 16 & Under Girls went to Sophia Fulton, with a dominant display against second-place winner Sophie Fletcher, third-place winner Bohdi Leigh-Jones and fourth-placed Laticia Josephson.

In the 14 and Under Boys division Jamie Thompson dominated throughout the event, eventually taking the win in an extremely close battle against Taj Stokes, who placed second. Tom Golby-Smith placed third and Arch Whiteman took fourth. “This is my second trip to the Yorke Peninsula,” said Jamie. “Our family loves coming here, and it was awesome to take the win.”

Emma Cattlin took the 14 and Under Girls, claiming back-to-back victories after her win in Western Australia during the third stop of the  Rip Curl GromSearch. Charlie Hurst placed second, Poppy Corbett placed third and Arabella Wilson came in fourth. Emma had been surfing outstandingly throughout the contest with some amazing backhand vertical snaps in the earlier rounds and in the final.

The 12 and Under Boys division win went to Ethan Huxtable, who was another event standout. Winter Vincent came in second, Zeb Stokes third and Zeph Lampard placing fourth.

Poppy Corbett took out the 12 and Under Girls title. Placing second was Imogen Elliot, third Lucy Tandler and fourth Sarah Hutchinson

Finn Hill and Xavier Huxtable took the “Flight Centre Outstanding Performance Awards” for their amazing surfing throughout the entirety of the event. “Rising Star Awards” went to Grace Knight and Imogen Elliot.

The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc beach in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16-year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.

Surfers competing in South Australia are chasing all important points, which count towards the National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at North Narrabeen, NSW on January 16-18, 2017.

The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series. Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), and Nat Young (USA). Not to mention the elite female surfers like Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Australia), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Australia), Nikki Van Dijk (Australia), and Tatiana Weston-Webb (Hawaii).

Visit Www.Ripcurl.Com.Au for all GromSearch info, updates, images and video content. For event information be sure to check out Www.Surfingwa.Com.Au

 

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH - SA FINAL RESULTS:

16 & Under Boys:

1 – Darcy De Clouett (WA) - 11.93pts

2 – Adam Varveressos (NSW) - 10.07pts 

3 – Tully Wylie (VIC) – 10.00 pts

4 – Xavier Huxtable (VIC) – 9.93pts

 

16 & Under Girls:

1 – Sophia Fulton (NSW) - 14.06pts

2 – Sophia Fletcher (VIC) - 11.43pts

3 – Bodhi Leigh-Jones (NSW) - 8.63pts

4 – Laticia Josephson (QLD) - 7.03pts
 

14 & Under Boys:

1 – Jamie Thompson (NSW) - 14.90pts 

2 – Taj Stokes (QLD) - 14.73pts

3 – Tom Golby-Smith (NSW) -12.43pts

4 – Arch Whiteman (NSW) - 9.43pts

 

14 & Under Girls:

1 – Emma Cattlin (WA) - 12.83pts

2 – Charlie Hurst (NSW) - 9.93pts

3 – Poppy Corbet (VIC) - 9.03pts

4 – Arabella Wilson (VIC) - 7.56pts

 

12 & Under Boys:

1 – Ethan Huxtable (VIC) - 12.17pts

2 – Winter Vincent (NSW) - 10.06pts

3 – Zeb Stokes (QLD) - 8.66pts

4 – Zeph Lampard (VIC) - 7.53pts

 

12 & Under Girls:

1 – Poppy Corbet (VIC) - 12.83pts 

2 – Imogen Elliot (SA) - 11.67pts

3 – Lucy Tandler (QLD) - 5.03pts 4 – Sara Hitcheson (VIC) - 2.27

 

The 2016 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre, and proudly supported by Citroën, Surfing Australia and Surfing South Australia.

Citroën is the official vehicle partner of Rip Curl Australia & New Zealand.


 
 
 
 
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