Junior Wavefest 2025
The Junior Wavefest 2025 entries are now closed
Due to the high number of entries we are completely full. We are very sorry for anyone that has missed out, we have tried to accomodate as many competitors as possible. Thanks for your ongoing support for the Albany Boardriders
- Parental support in the rookie and push-in divisions is allowed. For the Rookie division, this may be in the form of encouragement or incidental assistance (helping surfers back onto the board, assisting in difficult conditions as required) but should not be in the form of substantial assistance (pulling the surfer all the way out, pushing in). ABR event staff however will not manage the level of assistance in the rookie division and therefore it should be recognised that parents will be responsible for the level of assistance being provided. Judges will take into account the level of assistance vs surfers independent competency when scoring.
- An independent in-water safety officer will be identified for divisions other than push-ins and rookies where required i.e. for lower aged divisions but unlikely to be required for the higher age divisions We may need additional volunteer support to fill this position.
- Under 12s will be the lowest age division. This division and above will be with no parental assistance. Competitors must be able to surf independently. If the competitor is not confident to surf independently with a safety officer in the water, then the entrant should go into the push-ins or the rookie divisions.
- Competition Flags will be used to demarcate surfing the competition area - for push-ins and rookie divisions this may be located in a different location than the main division in surf that is more appropriate to the skill level. This is particularly important from a water safety perspective and for the judges to have good visibility of the surfers. It becomes difficult for the ABR volunteers to manage the competition if competitors are spread broadly along the beach.
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About Albany Boardriders
The Albany Boardriders (ABR) is an incorporated community group focused on promoting surfing as a sport, lifestyle and for mental and physical health. The group was first established in 2007 and has had a membership base within Albany and surrounding areas inclusive of families and youth. ABR stage several events annually including local surfing competitions, surf development camps for girls and families and social events.
The ABR also promotes the sustainable and environmentally responsible use of the southern coastline to ensure the protection of coastal and community values. The ABR has taken a strong interest in the development of the proposed artificial surf reef at Middleton Beach for the benefits that it will bring to the community, environment and surfing as a sport and recreational activity.
