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Regarded as one of the major stepping stones in the development of young Australian surfers , the 9-event Wahu Surfer Groms Comps presented by Woolworths caters for surfers from Under 8 to Under 14 and was held in New South Wales , Queensland , Victoria , Western Australia and South Australia over summer . The Under 8 is a mixed division with parent assists .
As an added bonus , the respective winners of the Under 14 boys ’ and girls ’ divisions from each event received an invite to attend an all-expenses paid , three-day Wahu Surf Camp at the Hurley Surfing Australia High-Performance Centre ( HPC ). For the South Australian and Victorian events , the Wahu Surf Camp prize was awarded to the highest place Under-14 Boy and Girl who reside in that respective State .
Adding to the high stakes was the Woolworths Fresh Wave
Awards , presented to the best and fairest male and female surfers from each event . The recipients displayed a high degree of sportsmanship and future surfing potential and were each awarded a $ 250 Woolworths voucher .
At selected Wahu events , Flight Centre , the travel experts , gave competitors and spectators the chance to try out their mechanical surfboard and win prizes in the ‘ Flight Centre Air Powered Flight Cube .’
The Wahu Surfer Groms Comps presented by Woolworths have helped to launch the careers of many of Australia ' s most promising junior surfers with more than 700 children taking part in the 2016 / 17 series .
Previous champions include Matt Banting , Jacob Willcox , Luke Hynd , Eli Steele , Kai Hing , Chris Zaffis , Quinn Bruce , Ellie-Jean
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SUNSHINE COAST
Under 14 Boys : Archer Curtis Under 14 Girls : Ellia Smith Under12 Boys : Elijah Magner Under 12 Girls : Lilliana Bowrey Under 10 Boys : Landen Smales Under 10 Girls : Jordy Halford Under 8 Mixed : Hunter Andersson WOOLWORTHS FRESH WAVE AWARDS BOYS : Harry Hilder GIRLS : Jahly Stokes
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GOLD COAST
Under 14 Boys : Marlon Harrison Under 14 Girls : Raya Campbell Under12 Boys : Ty Richardson Under 12 Girls : Lilliana Bowrey Under 10 Boys : Jake Feher Under 10 Girls : Quincy Symonds Under 8 Mixed : Hunter Andersson WOOLWORTHS FRESH WAVE AWARDS BOYS : Joel Emery GIRLS : Jordy Halford
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Under 14 Boys : Jay Robinson Under 14 Girls : Coral Durant Under12 Boys : Jake Hagan Under 12 Girls : Ruby Berry Under 10 Boys : Maverick Wilson Under 10 Girls : Ruby Berry Under 8 Mixed : Ace Flynn WOOLWORTHS FRESH WAVE AWARDS BOYS : Brock Launders GIRLS : Claire Levey
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