GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Thursday 18 March 2021) – The 2021 Volkswagen Queensland Surf Festival is set to begin this weekend, kicking off nine days of surfing action at Coolum Beach between Saturday March 20 and Sunday...
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Pro surfing returns to Queensland with Burleigh Heads to host a new-look Gold Coast Open
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Friday 12th March 2021) – Surfing Queensland is set to host a new-look Gold Coast Open at Burleigh Heads from 1-3 May. Holding a special place in the hearts of many and recognised as one of...
Surfing Queensland and The Point Coolum Beach partner for Sunshine Coast events
Surfing Queensland has partnered with exclusive holiday accomodation provider, The Point Coolum Beach, for its Sunshine Coast events throughout the year. The Point Coolum Beach will be the preferred accomodation...
Surfing Queensland announces Andy King as Talent Pathway Head Coach
Surfing Queensland today announced Andy King as its new Talent Pathway Head Coach. Andy's experience includes working as Head Coach for the Red Bull International Surf Program, where, in his first three years, he...
Volkswagen jumps on board the Queensland Surf Festival
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Friday 26 February 2021) – Surfing Queensland today announced Volkswagen Group as the official supporter of the 2021 Queensland Surf Festival to take place on the Sunshine Coast...
Surfing Queensland and Queensland Government road safety campaign appeals to young drivers to leave their phones alone
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Thursday 25th February 2021) – Surfing Queensland today announced its success as a Community Road Safety Grant recipient to run a localised road safety campaign aimed at the state’s young...
Behind The Lens: photographer Dan Hayward takes us through some of his favourite shots
Come Behind the Lens with Sunshine Coast-based surf photographer, Dan Hayward.
Surfing Queensland Committed to Delivering Sports Development Pathway
GOLD COAST, QUEENSLAND (Monday 15th February 2021) – Surfing Queensland acknowledges media reports suggesting the World Surf League may not run this year’s Corona Open Gold Coast, scheduled to take place at...
Instagram Wildcard Selections as part of Rip Curl GromSearch National Final at Melbourne’s URBNSURF Wave Pool
The Rip Curl GromSearch National Final will be held in Victoria at URBNSURF Melbourne on March 15th, 2021. Seventy-two of the best junior surfers from around the country will descend on the country’s first ever public...
Tai Jenison Talks Us Through His Upcoming Film “Home Bros”
What do you get when you combine three of the Sunshine Coasts biggest talents, a world class filmer and an incredible run of waves? Cooper Davies, Noah Stocca and Alister Reginato (with special appearances from...
Behind The Lens With Travis Johnson
Introducing our second installment of ‘Behind The Lens’ – where we sit down with some of Queensland’s best surfing photographers and they talk us through some of their favourite images. We caught up with Travis Johnson...
2021 Surfing Queensland Event Calendar Announced
Surfing Queensland is pleased to announce the Event Calendar for 2021 as we look forward to another year of incredible events! All tentative dates will be finalized as soon as possible. 2021 Calendar - Version...
Six Champions have been crowned at Coolum Beach on the final day of the 2020 Rip Curl GromSearch
Wednesday 16th December 2020, Sunshine Coast: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series has come to a close today at Coolum Beach and six individual champions have been crowned in pumping 3-5 foot conditions. The...
Finalists decided as Alexandra Headland produces perfect conditions on day two of the 2020 Rip Curl GromSearch
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Tuesday 15th December 2020, Sunshine Coast: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series continued today at Alexandra Headland in pumping 3-5 foot conditions. The 16 & under Boy’s...
2020 Rip Curl GromSearch Series Kicks off at pumping Alex Headland!
Monday 14h December 2020, Sunshine Coast: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series kicked off today at Alexandra Headland in pumping 4-6 foot conditions. The event saw a delayed start to allow the ocean to...
Under 14’s Charge Massive Alexandra Headland on Finals Day of the Woolworths Surfer Groms
Sunshine Coast, Queensland (Saturday, 12th December 2020) – The Under 14 champions have been crowned today at the Sunshine Coast leg and final day of the 2020 Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps Series, which was held at...
Five Champions Crowned on Day One of the Woolworths Surfer Groms at pumping Alexandra Headland
Sunshine Coast, Queensland (Saturday, 12th December 2020) – Five individual champions have been crowned today at the Sunshine Coast leg of the 2020 Woolworths Surfer Groms Comps Series, which was held at Alexandra...
2020 Rip Curl GromSearch Series to kick off next week on the Sunshine Coast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJ22BaiNjpE&t=28s Check out the highlights from the 2019 Rip Curl Gromsearch here! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Friday 11th December 2020: The world-renowned Rip Curl GromSearch series is...