Surfing Queensland 2013 Annual General Report 2013 | Page 4

ABOUT Surfing Queensland was established in 1964 and has developed into a thriving sporting association committed to the development of the sport of surfing. Surfing Queensland is the recognised not-forprofit peak state body of a national association entrusted and committed to the development of the sport of surfing. Surfing Queensland is at the forefront of a unique culture and healthy lifestyle, which is universally captivating. Purpose and Vision Purpose: Why we exist? To promote a healthier, more inclusive and active Queensland through experiencing the sport of surfing Vision: What we want to achieve? Create a seamless pathway of opportunity for all participants in the sport of surfing Our Partners: Surfing Queensland is recognised and supported by the Department of National Parks, Recreation, Sport & Racing and engages a variety of partners who share in our vision to develop and promote the sport of surfing. Queensland athlete Eric Roy – Inaugrual Surfing Queensland State Bodyboarding Titles 2013 ORGANISATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS »» Successful activation of Quiksilver & Roxy Pro World Tour events »» Successful activation of Breaka Burleigh Pro 4* Star World Qualifying Series event »» Inclusion of Women’s 6* Star rated WQS event as part of the Breaka Burleigh Pro »» Breaka Flavoured Milk reinforces commitment to Surfing Queensland-affiliated Surf Schools »» Quiksilver commits to the 2014 Quiksilver & Roxy Pro »» Successful activation of the 2013 World Surfaris Coast of Origin Interclub Series »» Most successful Queensland Championship Circuit series in the organisation’s history thanks to continued support from Chiko »» Development and implementation of the first Boardriders Online Registration Platform for Boardriders Clubs »» Developing and activating of the “Jallum Jarjums” Fish Kids Indigenous Surfing & Employment Ready Program »» Successful activation of State qualification events for competitors across all disciplines »» Continued growth of the Surfing Queensland/Australia Surf School network »» Activation, via affiliated surf schools of the Surfing Australia Vegemite SurfGroms program »» Production and distribution of high quality 32-page quarterly magazine via hard copy and digital database »» Queensland athlete Mick Fanning– 2013 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Champion »» Queensland surfer Mitch Crews qualifies for the 2014 ASP Men’s World Tour »» Queensland surfer Dimity Stoyle qualifies for the 2014 ASP Women’s World Tour »» Queensland athlete Isabella Nichols – 2013 Australian U/18 Junior Female Champion »» Queensland places first in the 2013 Soundwave Australian Junior Surfing Titles »» Surfing Queensland governs Bodyboarding and activates Queensland State Bodyboarding Titles under new structure »» Queensland hosts the inaugural Australian SUP & Paddle Festival 4 – SURFING QUEENSLAND ANNUAL REPORT 2013