Scarborough Boardriders Club have taken out the Australian Boardriders Battle Southern NSW regional qualifier for a second year straight after a great day at Corrimal Beach, Wollongong.
The local crew from Scarborough Boardriders was comprised of Mannix Squiers, Nic Squiers, Josh Pepper, Ashton Mekisic and Shyla Short.
Scarborough had multiple stand-out moments as they progressed through heats, but it was young gun Mannix Squires who scored the highest heat score of the day in the final with an impressive 9.5 out of a possible 10, securing the win for the club.
Club President Christian De Clouett shared he was super stoked on Scarborough’s placing.
“Our team is really strong at the moment and to just be able to take another win in Wollongong is so much fun.”
Elouera, Scarborough, Maroubra United, Cronulla Sharks, Sandon Point, Ulladulla, Werri and Culburra all have now qualified for the national final, which will be held on March 8-9, 2025 at Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Final Results;
1st – Scarborough Boardriders
2nd – Sandon Point Boardriders
3rd – Ulladulla Boardriders
4th – Elouera Boardriders
Boost Mobile Wave of the Day Winner – Mannix Squiers
Oakley Prize Performer Award – Dean Bowen
Dometic Top Performing Junior Award – Shyla Short
Jim Beam Club Spirit Award – Ulladulla Boardriders
View the full day of results here.
See event photos here – to be added progressively.
Clubs that competed in the event included Bondi, Sandon Point, Jones Beach, Maroubra United, Werri, Broulee, Bronte, Culburra, Scarborough, Uladulla, Eloura, Cronulla Sharks, Southbridge, Malua Bay and Woonona Boardriders.
2024/25 Australian Boardriders Battle Series 12:
Event 1 – ABB WA – 14th Sep – Trigg Beach, WA
Event 2 – ABB VIC – 6th Oct – Phillip Island, VIC
Event 3 – ABB QLD -12th Oct – Sunshine Coast, QLD
Event 4 – ABB South Aus – 19th Oct – Fleurieu Peninsula, SA
Event 5 – ABB Tas – 26th Oct – Clifton Beach, TAS
Event 6 – ABB NSW South – 2nd Nov – Wollongong, NSW
Event 7 – ABB NSW Central – 9th Nov – North Narrabeen, NSW
Event 8 – ABB NSW North – 16th Nov – Coffs Harbour, NSW
Grand Final – 8th – 9th Mar – Burleigh Heads, QLD (entry by qualification)
About Australian Boardrider Clubs:
There are more than 230 boardrider clubs across the country, where members gather regularly, often monthly, to organise grassroots competitions at world-class waves such as Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast. The boardrider club phenomenon in Australia has made a significant contribution to the nation’s competitive success on the global stage, fostering close-knit communities that support young surfers on their journeys to becoming the next World Champions.
Surfing Australia last year expanded the Grand Final format to include 42 boardrider clubs (previously 24) from across Australia, with more than $115,000 in total prize money up for grabs throughout the series.
There are three specialty awards presented at each regional round: The Jim Beam Club Spirit Award, Oakley Prizm Performer Award and Boost Mobile Wave of the Day.
The Australian Boardriders Battle Series is proudly supported by Jim Beam, ACCIONA, Ruffie Rustic Foods, BC™ Protein Snacks, Kennards Hire, Oakley, Dometic, Boost Mobile, Blackroll and Surfers for Climate.
The ABB Gold Coast Grand Final is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.
For more information, please visit australianboardridersbattle.com.
