SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND (Sunday, 15 June 2025) – Event Two of the Queensland Junior Titles wrapped up today at Sunshine Beach, where pristine two-foot waves set the stage for the crowning of the overall Queensland Champions.
With classic Queensland winter conditions of light winds, the juniors fiercely competed for a State Title and a coveted spot in the 2025 Australian Junior Surfing Titles, to be held on the Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia from 28 November – 5 December.
The first final of the day featured the Under 18 Boys going head-to-head in afternoon conditions that had increased in size. With Darcy Dwyer seeking to keep his momentum from his win last weekend in the first event of the series, he fought hard against elite surfers, Mitchell Peterson, Jai Nield and Will Martin.
Mitchell Peterson delivered a commanding performance to take the win, highlighted by a standout single wave score of 9.00 (out of a possible 10). Darcy Dwyer was crowned Queensland Champion, thanks to his consistent results and his second place finish in today’s final.
Brisa Canina delivered a strong performance in the Under 18 Girls final, claiming both the event victory and the title of Queensland Champion thanks to her impressive overall series results.
The final was an exciting spectacle and tightly contested, with top competitors Meika Locke, Stella Green, and Laney Stokes pushing the pace. Canina’s final two waves proved decisive, propelling her into the lead and securing the victory.
Luca Martin secured both the event win and the overall Queensland Title in an exciting final showdown against Harrison Gibbs, Cooper Rielly, and Zac Johnston, who finished second, third, and fourth respectively.
In the Under 16 Girls final, twin sisters Eliza and Rosie Richardson both put on a clinic, with Rosie securing the win in the final for the second year in a row and Eliza being crowned the overall Queensland Champion based on her series performance.
Eliza Richardson has claimed back-to-back Queensland Titles, highlighting her determination and competitive spirit.
The results of Event 1 and Event 2 were combined together to decide the Queensland Champions for each division.
Event 2 of the Queensland Grommet Titles is set to highlight the Under 12 and Under 14 divisions next weekend on the Gold Coast, from 21–22 June, marking the final event of the series.
Surfing Queensland would like to thank it’s corporate partners for their ongoing support including Suzuki Queensland, DriTimes, We Are Feel Good Inc, QMS, Queensland Government, Sunshine Coast Council, The Point Coolum, Mogu Mogu and Cooee.
QUEENSLAND GROMMET & JUNIOR EVENT SERIES SCHEDULE
Grommet Titles Event 1: Sunshine Coast, 31 May – 1 June
Junior Titles Event 1: Gold Coast, 7 – 8 June
Junior Titles Event 2: Sunshine Coast, 14 – 15 June
Grommet Titles Event 2: Gold Coast, 21 – 22 June
Full event results and series placings are listed below.
QUEENSLAND CHAMPIONS
U16 Girls – Eliza Richardson
U16 Boys – Luca Martin
U18 Girls – Brisa Canina
U18 Boys – Darcy Dwyer
EVENT WINNERS
U16 Girls
1st – Rosie Richardson
2nd – Eliza Richardson
3rd – Charlotte Rielly
4th – Miller-May Berg
U16 Boys
1st – Luca Martin
2nd – Harrison Gibbs
3rd – Cooper Rielly
4th – Zac Johnston
U18 Girls
1st – Brisa Canina
2nd – Meika Locke
3rd – Stella Green
4th – Laney Stokes
U18 Boys
1st – Mitchell Peterson
2nd – Darcy Dwyer
3rd – Jai Nield
4th – Will Martin
