Taj Burrow and Small Fries winners.
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THE
first half of 2017 has seen Surfing WA mak-
ing sustained progress across our three
strategic pillars.
With a busy calendar between January and May, state
champions have now been crowned across the SunSmart
Bodyboard Titles, HIF Pro Am Series and Stand Up Surf
Shop WA SUP Titles totalling 21 divisional champions who
will have the opportunity to represent WA at the National
Titles later this year. Champions across the remaining HIF
Longboard Titles and WA Junior Titles are still to be decid-
ed over the winter season. The 2017 Drug Aware Margaret
River Pro continues to be a highlight on the events calendar,
delivering economic and community health benefits for the
state of WA.
The School of Surfing of Surfing WA coached a record
number of participants over the summer period, with strong
growth continuing across the 5-12 age group. The licensed
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surf school and boardriders club network continues to grow,
expanding the reach of our sport across WA.
Over the first half of the year Surfing WA has continued to
experience rapid growth across our key social media plat-
forms. These platforms have been vital in the delivery of key
advocacy messages across the wider community, including
SunSmart and our new road safety message, No Txt No
Wrecks supported by our road safety partners. Surfing WA
is also thrilled to launch our Surfers Rescue 365, which we
look forward to administering in six local government coun-
cils across the State.
Thanks goes to our major partners, Department of Sport
and Recreation, Healthway and the Road Safety Commis-
sion, RAC WA, the Health Insurance Fund of Australia (HIF).
The steadfast support of these organisations allows Surfing
WA to administer and grow our sport.