SURF BOARDROOM
SURF LEAGUE
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 8am - 2pm
LOCATION: Scarborough Beach
Surf League first ran back in 1986 and ever since it has been a breeding ground for stoke and excitement amongst WA boardriders clubs who’ll converge on Scarborough Beach to compete for over $6,000 in cash and prizes.The Surf Boardroom Surf League embodies what Australian sport is all about; mateship, team spirit, loyalty and unbelievable camaraderie.
Surf League’s unique competition format will see clubs nominate their six strongest surfers (4 x open age surfers, 1 x Over-35 master, and 1 x Under-18 junior), with each surfer’s best two scores added together for an overall team total.
2025 celebrates the 33rd year that The Surf Boardroom will be supporting this iconic event that has become a rite of passage for many of WA’s best and most aspiring surfers.
Pls note: depending on weather conditions this competition may be moved to Sun 12 Oct.
GROUNDSWELL
SURF COMP
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 8am - 2pm
LOCATION: Scarborough Beach
Continuing the long running partnership with Surfing WA, the Groundswell Surf Comp is a celebration of local community talent and spirit for the sport in a friendly Mate vs. Mate format. From first comp to seasoned pro, all ages and skill levels are welcome to join their division and ride the Scarborough waves for a chance at winning some serious prizes, thanks to Cordingleys Surf.
Pls note: depending on weather conditions this competition may be moved to Sat 11 Oct.
Club Shakas Communities WA (females only) Surf Session
DATE: Sunday 12 October
TIME: 7am - 8:30am
LOCATION: Amphitheatre
Club Shakas Communities is based on the foundations of getting more women into surfing by making fun the priority and removing the intimidation factors of the sport. It has successfully done this for over 5 years now with communities in Perth and the Gold Coast, where the female beginner surfer always comes first. It doesn't matter if you've never touched a board before, riding waves on your belly or a fully fledged whitewash warrior. As long as you're having fun you're in!
Meeting Point: Amphitheatre
Please note, only softboards/foamies - no hard boards for safety reasons.
SURFER RESCUE 365 COURSES
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 10am & 12pm
LOCATION: Scarborough Beach. On the beach in front of the amphitheatre.
The Surfers Rescue 365 program aims to provide recreational surfers and beach users with lifesaving skills through the free basic ocean rescue course that teaches crucial training to assist in an emergency situation that could ultimately save a life! These simple yet effective and proven rescue techniques have been designed by professional lifeguards and some of the world's most elite surfers and waterman.
Over 99% of WA’s coastline is unpatrolled, with many of the state’s most spectacular and remote beaches providing idyllic swimming, diving and surfing conditions. Often these locations become scenes that require those with crucial training to assist in an emergency situation, often saving a life.
Mark Mathews 'The Life Beyond Fear' Keynote Speech
DATE: Saturday 11 October
TIME: 2pm - 2:45pm
LOCATION: Amphitheatre
Recognised as one of the world’s premier big wave surfers and an in-demand keynote speaker, Mark Mathews brings his extraordinary story of resilience, fear-conquering and high performance to Groundswell for the very first time. In a Western Australian first, Mathews will deliver his epic keynote session “The Life Beyond Fear” free to the public at the Scarborough Amphitheatre at 2pm, Saturday 11 October.