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CITY OF NEWCASTLE TO HOST 2021 / 2022 AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE FINAL

Newcastle City Beach has proven time and time again it is the number one venue in Australia when it comes to hosting the Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle Grand Final, and 2022 will be no different as Surfing Australia and City of Newcastle today announced dates for the big show on February 5 – 6, 2022.

Newcastle Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes said Newcastle has hosted the final round of the series since 2017 and looks forward to welcoming back surfers and supporters to the shores of Newcastle Main Beach in 2022.

“Newcastle continues to shine as a surfing mecca, cemented by its own long-running homegrown event Surfest, Surfing Australia’s National Board Riders Battle and our inclusion on the WSL Championship Tour in 2021,” Cr Nelmes said.

With a rich history full of massive moments, it’s a guarantee that yet again the 2021/22 Series Final will see the cream of the crop rise to the top at Newcastle City Beach.

Pictured: The @nudiejuice Australian Boardriders Battle National Final lighting up Newcastle Beach on February 17, 2018. Image credit: @surfingaus / @surfingnsw / 📸 @ethdogsmith
Source: surfingnsw.com.au

NEW DATES ANNOUNCED FOR RIP CURL GROMSEARCH 2021 / 2022 SERIES

New January dates have been released for Rip Curl GromSearch surfing events in Victoria and NSW, ensuring multiple locations for the 2021/22 series.

With COVID-19 regulations postponing the original dates in the September school holidays, GromSearch authorities have worked to secure alternate dates for the respective events, into the new year.

The Rip Curl GromSearch is an iconic series of events for junior surfers that started in Australia and has developed in over 10 other countries. Organisers were committed to continuing this focus on the development and support of the next generation of surfing talent, whilst following the appropriate COVID-19 regulations and protocol.

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH SERIES – 2021/22.
EVENT 1 – Coolum, Qld – Dec 13-15, 2021
EVENT 2 – Jan Juc, Vic – Jan 13-14, 2022
EVENT 3 – Newcastle, NSW – Jan 18-21, 2022
National Final – location TBC – Early 2022
*all dates and locations are subject to the relevant local, state and federal COVID-19 restrictions and regulations.

Pictured: Action during the 2020 event. Image credit: @brown_josh_ / @surfingnsw
Source: surfingnsw.com.au

FINALISTS DECIDED IN THE 2021 YETI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR ONLINE SURF CHAMPIONSHIPS

ATTENTION COMPETITORS: Tag #YETIJNRS to have your posts shared by Surfing Australia, mySURFtv and other event sponsors.

All competitors, please take note: The FINAL STICKER COLOUR IS BLUE.

ATTENTION COMPETITORS: Please prepare your surfboard surface before applying round stickers to avoid peeling/sticker loss. Replacement stickers come at a cost, noted in the critical information.

KEY FINAL DATES
FINAL: Oct 6th – 26th
FINAL: Judging – 2th-28th October

Source & Image credit: surfingaustralia.com

EVENT ONE OF THE HYUNDAI AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE SERIES WRAPS UP ON THE GOLD COAST

Snapper Rocks Boardriders has taken out the first event of the 2021 Hyundai Australian Boardriders Battle at Tallebudgera Beach on the Gold Coast.

Snapper Rocks Boardriders won the final with a total point score of 32.77, followed by North Shore Boardriders (32.43), Burleigh Heads Boardriders (30.16) and Kawana Boardriders (22.99).

Snapper Rocks surfer, Raya Campbell, said the exciting finish was a great way to end the day.

Image credit: Mitchell Shepherd / Surfing Queensland
Source: surfingaustralia.com

LET THE BATTLE BEGIN: 2021/22 HYUNDAI AUSTRALIAN BOARDRIDERS BATTLE, EVENT 1, GOLD COAST

The 2021/22 @hyundaiaus Australian Boardriders Battles State Qualifiers get underway this weekend, Saturday 28th August in Queensland! The likely location is Northern GC/The Spit. Stay tuned for news and results Sunday/Monday!
@surfingqueenslandinc #hyundaiabb

Source & Image credit: @surfingaustraliainc