Junior surfers from Newcastle thru to the NSW South Coast will be representing their local Boardriding Clubs at Queenscliff Beach, Manly this weekend in the GYG JUNIORSURFTAG. Under 14’s (Grommets) and Under 18’s (Juniors) Divisions will be contested with over 160 competitors teaming up with their mates in the tag team style event.
Long Reef Boardriders (Under 18’s) and North Shelly Boardriders (Under 14’s) will be lining up as defending champions with Long Reef currently sitting in second position on the 2023 SURFTAG SERIES RANKINGS behind North Narrabeen Boardriders.
2023 SURFTAG SERIES RANKINGS after WOODHILL ESTATE AGENTS SURFTAG
1. North Narrabeen Boardriders2720
2. Long Reef Boardriders2285
3. Avoca Boardriders1895
4. Bondi Boardriders1670
5. Queenscliff Boardriders1610
6. North Steyne Boardriders1543
7. Werri Beach Boardriders1505
8. Elouera Boardriders1450
9. North Shelly Boardriders1415
10. Curly United Boardriders1120
North Narrabeen dominated last month’s WOODHILL EASTATE AGENTS SURFTAG winning the Men’s Division and finishing runners-up in the Women’s and Masters Divisions. Last year’s SURFTAG SERIES Champions Long Reef, won the Women’s Division as well as finishing 3rd in the Masters and 7th in the Men’s.
Boardriding Clubs competing on the weekend include, Merewether, North Shelly, Avoca, North Avalon, Mona Vale, North Narrabeen, Long Reef, Dee Why, Curl Curl, Freshwater, Queenscliff, North Steyne, Bondi, Bronte, Maroubra, Elouera, Scarborough, Sandon Point and Ulladulla.
Guzman y Gomez (GYG) is sponsoring young surfers from across Sydney and surrounding areas.
SURFTAG SERIES Contest Director Steve Harrison is excited for a big weekend of club surfing,
“Long Reef and North Narrabeen battled for the series win last year and the same two clubs are leading the charge in this year’s series”, Harrison said. “It’s always interesting watching the juniors compete in tag team as it’s a rare opportunity for them to represent their local Boardriding Clubs”.
GYG JUNIOR SURFTAG is scheduled to start at 8.00am Saturday with the Under 14’s up first.
2023 GYG JUNIOR SURFTAG Heat Draw and Live Scores www.liveheats.com/surftag
2023 SURFTAG SERIES SCHEDULE
9th & 10th September – WOODHILL ESTATE AGENTS SURFTAG, Queenscliff Beach, Sydney
28th & 29th October – GYG JUNIOR SURFTAG, Queenscliff Beach, Sydney
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The 2023 SURFTAG SERIES is proudly supported by GUZMAN Y GOMEZ, WOODHILL ESTATE AGENTS, GSHOCK, DRIPPING WET SURF SHOP, SMOOTHSTAR, ATOLL TRAVEL, SWELLNET, MANLY OBSERVER, TAWNY FROGMOUTH & LIFELINE NORTHERN BEACHES.
