Surfing Australia News Autumn 2016 | Page 38

Nikon CoolPix Competition Winners ENJOY A BIG DAY OUT Six extremely happy Weet-Bix SurfGroms had a big day out on March 12 at Snapper Rocks after winning the Nikon CoolPix competition. The group spent the day mingling with some of the best surfers in the world, touring the Quiksilver Pro site with former world champion Lisa Andersen, and surfing as part of a Weet-Bix SurfGroms session. Four-time world champion Mark Richards, Current World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series competitor Connor O’Leary, up and coming competitor Alysa Lock and super coach Josh Fuller put the kids through an extremely fun session at Rainbow Bay. Young Abigail Zammit was over the moon to be on the Gold Coast, mingling with some famous names. “I really liked going into the competitors’ area to see the pros getting ready and loved going surfing with Mark Richards and the others,” she said. The prize included: flights and transfers to Coolangatta Airport for one child and one adult; one night’s accommod ][ۈ]