Surfing Australia News Winter 2017 | Page 7

FAR LEFT: Woolworths and Surfing Australia announce their new partnership with the help of ambassadors, Soli Bailey and Steph Gilmore. LEFT: The future of Australian surfing is in safe hands with Woolworths on board. SLIDESHOW PLAYING Qualifying Series competitor Soli Bailey joined Gilmore as an ambassador for the partnership. Soli Bailey said; “I have come through the development pathway that Woolworths is now supporting and to be still connected to it now as I move forward in my career is an honour. I look forward to sharing my experiences with the future stars of the sport.” Stephanie Gilmore added; “Woolworths ongoing commitment is a further boost to our sport and will be instrumental in helping continue the growth of future talent as they learn about developing a healthy and balanced lifestyle. “These Surfing Australia programs are key to our sports growth and making this wonderful lifestyle accessible for all. Woolworths’ support of surfing is fantastic and I’m so proud to be part of the journey.” Adding to Woolworths’ partnership assets will be their support of the Surf Dive ‘n’ Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles, Weet-Bix SurfGroms, Surf for Life Project, the Hurley Surfing Australia High Performance Centre (HPC) and the nudie Australian Boardriders Battle including 8 State events and a National Final. The beach to broadcast partnership will also see Surfing Australia continue to produce content across their digital and broadcast platforms in partnership with Woolworths, including on mySURF.tv and on Surfing Australia TV presented by Woolworths on Channel 9 GO! and Fox Sports. surfingaustralia.com | 005