Surfing Australia News Spring 2015 | Page 12

Weet-Bix SurfGroms is also backed by major support sponsors Quiksilver and Roxy, along with new support partner Banana Boat, who will be making sure Weet-Bix SurfGroms participants are protected from the sun. Clare Lumley, Roxy Marketing Manager spoke of the importance of the program for Aussie groms and Quiksilver and Roxy’s stoke on being a sponsor. “It’s vital to our brands that we ensure kids’ are given the opportunity to learn to surf and engage in water safety programs in a meaningful, safe, secure and fun way, through the Weet-Bix SurfGroms program,” Clare said. “The program paves the way for Australian surfers of the future, and ensures the ongoing success of the wider industry and sport both in and out of the water,” she said. Each child registered for Weet-Bix SurfGroms will have the chance to be one of eight lucky VIP guests to the Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast in March 2016 as part of the Nikon CoolPix competition, which launches in January. Weet-Bix SurfGroms is proudly supported by Weet-Bix, Quiksilver, Roxy, Banana Boat, Surfing Australia, the Australian Sports Commission, Toyota, Nikon and Wahu. ABOUT WEET-BIX SURFGROMS: Weet-Bix SurfGroms offers an 8-12 hour surfing program delivered by licensed Surfing Australia Surf Schools and their highly qualified instructors. There will be a significant focus on ocean awareness and beach safety skills, with understanding surf conditions, surf etiquette, first aid, and rescue skills all built into 5 achievement levels of Weet-Bix SurfGroms. But above all, kids will have fun learning the skills that will give them the confidence to become a surfer for life. Every participant will receive a free Quiksilver or Roxy backpack containing a rash-vest, sun-hat, Weet-Bix plastic bowl, Toyota wax comb, Nikon camera offer and Banana Boat Kids SPF 50+ 240mL finger spray and magnet. Parents can find their closest delivery centre and register their child at the Weet-Bix SurfGroms website, www.surfgroms.com 10 | ISSUE 13 SPRING 2015 .COM