Surfing Australia News Winter 2017 | Page 30

WEET-BIX SURFGROMS LAUNCHES INTO SEASON SEVEN WITH RIP CURL ON-BOARD PLAY VIDEO K ids across the country are raring to get stuck into learning the art of surfing after the Weet-Bix SurfGroms officially launched into a seventh season in late August with an exciting new major support partner in Rip Curl on board. The program continues to strengthen moving into the new season, with Rip Curl coming on board for three years and every child signing up to receive a great Rip Curl merchandise pack including a Rip Curl backpack, towel and Weet-Bix SurfGroms rash shirt, and a Global Surf Industries softboard guide. "At Rip Curl we understand that surfing is the most fun a kid can have, bringing that to the next generation of surfers through the SurfGroms program is something we're stoked to be involved with. With that in mind, grommets are probably the most important surfers in the world and catching a wave is a great way to start the journey," said Neil Ridgway - Rip Curl Marketing Chairman. Since Weet-Bix SurfGroms was launched in October 2011, more than 60,000 Australian children have experienced the 028 | Issue 16 // Winter 2017 thrill of surfing for the first time, and registrations for the latest programs are now open, just in time for summer. Alex Garas- Weet-Bix Senior Brand Manager said “Weet- Bix has always been about helping Aussies stay healthy, so we are proud to support the Weet-Bix Surfgroms program which seeks to actively promote and support the health and wellbeing for kids aged 5-12 years old through the enjoyment of surfing. Aussie kids are Weet-Bix SurfGrom Kids.” Weet-Bix SurfGroms offers youngsters aged 5-12 years old an opportunity to learn to surf while developing strong ocean awareness and beach safety skills at a very influential period in their lives, that they will enjoy and embrace for a lifetime. Coinciding with the season six launch is a new Weet- Bix SurfGroms website, designed specifically to making becoming a Weet-Bix SurfGrom and surfer for life, easy.