Friday 27th October 2023 – Manly, Sydney. 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 JUNIOR SURFTAG. Under 14’s (Grommets) and Under 18’s (Juniors) Division’s 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

• North Narrabeen Boardriders 2720
• Long Reef Boardriders 2285
• Avoca Boardriders 1895
• Bondi Boardriders 1670
• Queenscliff Boardriders 1610
• North Steyne Boardriders 1543
• Werri Beach Boardriders 1505
• Elouera Boardriders 1450
• North Shelly Boardriders 1415
• Curly United Boardriders 1120

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 incredibly proud to be sponsoring young surfers from across Sydney and surrounding areas.

“GYG has been feeding athletes of all levels and ages their pre and post-match meals for years and this year, we’re excited to be feeding GYG SURFTAG competitors! Surfing is a sport that keeps so many athletes fit and healthy. We truly are fast food that athletes say yes to!”

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 schedule 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.