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Oakley & Surfing Australia team up for Battle Clips

Oakley & Surfing Australia team up for Battle Clips

14/02/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25785043
 
OAKLEY BATTLE CLIPS SHINES LIGHT ON SURFING TALENT
 
2018 Sailor Jerry Surftag Newcastle & Northern Beaches Videos

2018 Sailor Jerry Surftag Newcastle & Northern Beaches Videos

25/01/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25587346

Checkout the first two events of this years Sailor Jerry Surftag. 

North Shelly & Merewether won at Newcastle 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWYq_HcXiwA

With North Avalon & Queenscliff winning on the Northern Beaches https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6owWZZ7lAc 

Event Dates 2018 - Let's Go Surfing - Just over 1 week to go .. have you signed up?

Event Dates 2018 - Let's Go Surfing - Just over 1 week to go .. have you signed up?

25/01/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25583836
 


Before you head off on your Australia Day Weekend fill out your volunteer or surfer registration
 
Only 2 weeks to go!
 

So may responses already - great guys and thank you - we're stoked!

Event dates
Sunday 4th February, 2018
Sunday 4th March, 2018 

Online forms via the buttons below, these will help us ensure we;

  • speedy registration on the day

  • we'll keep you updated as the event approaches


We have online registration forms for both Surfers and Volunteers - just choose from the buttons below.

 

Any questions please email us at: dsaogsmiles@gmail.com 

Visit our Website and Facebook / Instagram pages to keep updated on all events and news.
 

We'll confirm registrations week prior to the event via email.  

Thanks,
Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Committee
Putting smiles on dials :)
 

Surfers Register Here
Volunteers Register Here
 
Visit Our Website Here
Event Dates 2018 - Let's Go Surfing - Only 3 more weeks to go .. sign up today!

Event Dates 2018 - Let's Go Surfing - Only 3 more weeks to go .. sign up today!

18/01/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25511225


We have had a fantastic response so far - thank you
 
We'd love as many as possible to
come along and get involved
have loads of fun and go surfing.

 

3 weeks to go until our first event - we're pumped!

Event dates
Sunday 4th February, 2018
Sunday 4th March, 2018 

Online forms via the buttons below, these will help us ensure we;

  • speedy registration on the day

  • we'll keep you updated as the event approaches


We have online registration forms for both Surfers and Volunteers - just choose from the buttons below.

 

Any questions please email us at: dsaogsmiles@gmail.com 

Visit our Website and Facebook / Instagram pages to keep updated on all events and news.
 

We'll confirm registrations week prior to the event via email.  

Thanks,
Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Committee
Putting smiles on dials :)
 

Surfers Register Here
Volunteers Register Here
 
Visit Our Website Here
Sandon Point Turns On For Finals At The Rip Curl GromSearch Presented By Flight Centre National Final

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
The Ultimate Surfing Company... Rip Curl is a company for, and about, the crew on The Search.
 
 
 
 

 

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


 
 

DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGERY FROM THE DAY HERE

 
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
Event Dates 2018 - Let's Go Surfing

Event Dates 2018 - Let's Go Surfing

14/01/2018, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25467675


HAPPY NEW YEAR!
It's time to go surfing

 

 We'd love as many as possible to
come along and get involved.

 

We are 4 weeks out from our first event - so exciting!

Event dates
Sunday 4th February, 2018
Sunday 4th March, 2018 


Please fill out the online forms via the buttons below, it will ensure we;

  • you are signed in

  • we'll keep you updated as the event approaches

  • speedy registration on the day ;)

  • we have our numbers up to date

We have online registration forms for both Surfers and Volunteers - just choose from the buttons below.

 

Any questions please email us at: dsaogsmiles@gmail.com 

Visit our Website and Facebook / Instagram pages to keep updated on all events and news.
 

We'll confirm registrations week prior to the event via email.  

Thanks,
Disabled Surfers Association Ocean Grove Committee
Putting smiles on dials :)
 

Surfers Register Here
Volunteers Register Here
 
Visit Our Website Here
Phillip Island Boardriders Club claim Victorian Round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle

Phillip Island Boardriders Club claim Victorian Round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle

11/12/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25140120

Phillip Island Boardriders Club claim Victorian Round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle

Click here for Complimentary Photo Gallery Download!

Photo Gallery Includes:
Phillip Island Boardriders Club team photos, Joe Van Dijk (Phillip Island), Cody Robinson (Torquay), Billy Harrison (13th beach), Caiden Fowler (Peninsula), India Robinson (Torquay), Sophie Fletcher (Phillip Island) and Ellie Harrison (13th beach).

Photo Credit: Liam Robertson

For Immediate Release:


Phillip Island, VIC/AUS (Saturday 9th December 2017): Phillip Island Boardriders Club have claimed the Victorian round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle at their home break of Cape Woolamai today.
 
With victory at sea conditions at the powerful beachbreak, competitors were faced with strong onshore winds and an increasing swell throughout the day.
 
Phillip Island proved that their local knowledge was superior, by claiming the overall event in a dramatic teams final and scoring a spot in the National Final at Newcastle.
 
Needing a first place finish and requiring Torquay and Peninsula Boardriders to place third and fourth, Phillip Island surfed with poise and took the Teams Division and finished with a cumulative total of 7000 points
 
Elder statesman of the club, Glyndyn Ringrose was stoked to see Phillip Island back to its glory days of surfing events.
 
“Its unreal to finally win an ABB! Its good to get our club back up to where we were surfing a few years ago.”
 
“The whole team can’t wait to get up to the National final in Newcastle and go against some of the best clubs in the country.”
 
“This club is so essential to the junior development of surfers on Phillip island. To give them a chance to surf against older more experienced surfers is invaluable for their development.”
 
Placing in second overall was 13th Beach Boardriders, who just fell short of first place with a total of 6725 points
 
After leading for most of the day, Torquay Boardriders club fell at the final hurdle and finished the day overall with a  total of 6650 points
 
Placing in fourth was Peninsula Surfriders Club on 6062 points.
 
Scoring the Milwaukee Heavy Duty Hack Award for the biggest turn of the day was Phillip Island surfer Joe van Dijk who threw down a massive turn in the opening skins round.

Full results can be found online at www.surfingvic.com 
 
The nudie Australian Boardriders Battle Series will involve more than 60 of Australia’s best boardriders clubs in eight state qualifying rounds and will culminate in a National final in NSW in February 2017 for 24 clubs.This weekend’s event will see 13 of the best boardriders clubs in NSW battle it out for a spot in the national final set to run in Newcastle, NSW in February 2018.
 
The nudie Australian Boardriders Battle is officially sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL), which allows Australian WSL Championship Tour surfers (men and women) the opportunity to represent their local boardriders club at respective state qualifying events as well as the national final.
 
The purpose of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle program is to build the profile and capacity of community boardriders clubs Australia-wide.  In the past four years, Surfing Australia has invested over $600,000 into Surfing Australia affiliated boardriders clubs as part of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle series.
 
Major sponsors of the 2017/18 series include the naming rights partner nudie and supporting sponsors Oakley, Nikon, Woolworths, Milwaukee, Destination NSW, Newcastle City Council, World Surfaris, World Surf League, mySURF.tv and Surfing Australia.
 
To find out more information, please visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com
 
nudie Australian Boardriders Battle Series 2017/18
EVENT 1 - Gold Coast, QLD - August 26, 2017
EVENT 2 – NSW South - Kiama, NSW -  Sept 2, 2017
EVENT 3 - NSW Central - North Narrabeen, NSW - Sept 23, 2017
EVENT 4 - NSW Nth - Coffs Harbour, NSW - Oct 7, 2017
EVENT 5 - Trigg, WA - Oct 21, 2017
EVENT 6 - Fleurieu Peninsula, SA -  Nov 11, 2017
EVENT 7 - Phillip Island, VIC -  Dec 9, 2017
EVENT 8 - Clifton Beach, TAS - Dec 16, 2017
NATIONAL FINAL – Newcastle Beach, NSW – Feb 16-18, 2017
Victorian round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle heads to Phillip Island

Victorian round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle heads to Phillip Island

07/12/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25092337

Victorian round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle heads to Phillip Island

Click here for Complimentary Photo Gallery Download!

Photo Gallery Includes:
Cody Robinson/Torquay Boardriders (Above), Last years photos from Phillip Island.

Photo Credit: Liam Robertson

For Immediate Release:


Phillip Island, VIC/AUS (Thursday 7th December 2017): Phillip Island will this weekend be hosting the Victorian round of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle, to crown the top Boardriders club in the state and decide the team that will represent Victoria at the National Final in Newcastle.
 
The seventh event of the series will see some of the most powerful clubs in the state go head to head including reigning champions Torquay, Peninsula Surfriders, Phillip Island and 13th Beach.
 
“We are stoked to have the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle back in Victoria again this year” said Surfing Victoria CEO, Adam Robertson.
 
“Club surfing is integral to the Australian Surfing Pathway and provides opportunities for juniors to learn skills off more experienced club members.”
 
“I am looking forward to seeing which club takes this years title and represents the state in Newcastle.”

A call for the event will be made at 8:30am at Cape Woolamai for a potential 8:45amstart. 
 
The nudie Australian Boardriders Battle Series will involve more than 60 of Australia’s best boardriders clubs in eight state qualifying rounds and will culminate in a National final in NSW in February 2017 for 24 clubs.This weekend’s event will see 13 of the best boardriders clubs in NSW battle it out for a spot in the national final set to run in Newcastle, NSW in February 2018.
 
The nudie Australian Boardriders Battle is officially sanctioned by the World Surf League (WSL), which allows Australian WSL Championship Tour surfers (men and women) the opportunity to represent their local boardriders club at respective state qualifying events as well as the national final.
 
The purpose of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle program is to build the profile and capacity of community boardriders clubs Australia-wide.  In the past four years, Surfing Australia has invested over $600,000 into Surfing Australia affiliated boardriders clubs as part of the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle series.
 
Major sponsors of the 2017/18 series include the naming rights partner nudie and supporting sponsors Oakley, Nikon, Woolworths, Milwaukee, Destination NSW, Newcastle City Council, World Surfaris, World Surf League, mySURF.tv and Surfing Australia.
 
To find out more information, please visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com
 
nudie Australian Boardriders Battle Series 2017/18
EVENT 1 - Gold Coast, QLD - August 26, 2017
EVENT 2 – NSW South - Kiama, NSW -  Sept 2, 2017
EVENT 3 - NSW Central - North Narrabeen, NSW - Sept 23, 2017
EVENT 4 - NSW Nth - Coffs Harbour, NSW - Oct 7, 2017
EVENT 5 - Trigg, WA - Oct 21, 2017
EVENT 6 - Fleurieu Peninsula, SA -  Nov 11, 2017
EVENT 7 - Phillip Island, VIC -  Dec 9, 2017
EVENT 8 - Clifton Beach, TAS - Dec 16, 2017
NATIONAL FINAL – Newcastle Beach, NSW – Feb 16-18, 2017
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