TONIC | WELCOME
CEO’S WELCOME
WELCOME TO THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF TONIC.
The first few months of 2015 have revolved around the
activation of major surfing events and I personally wanted to
thank all of the dedicated staff within our organisation for their
tireless support throughout this period which resulted in some
amazing achievements. Surfing Queensland’s aim is to provide
Queensland athletes with a development pathway starting at a
grass roots level all the way through to the elite level.
The 2015 major event window started with a bang. The end of
January saw elite surfing back at the iconic Burleigh Heads Point
Break with the birth of the World Surf League QS 1000 Scoot Burleigh
Pro, presented by Vissla. The event was a major step forward to
regaining a QS event back in Queensland and by all accounts
the event was a major success. Once again, Surfing Queensland
managed the Quiksilver & Roxy Pro’s at Snapper Rocks, which was
another resounding success. A full wrap of all events from late 2014
and the first portion of 2015 are included inside this issue.
With summer now a distant memory it’s time to dig your wettie out
from the back of the cupboard and enjoy what is an amazing time of
the year for surfing in Queensland. If you feel like competing, Surfing
Queensland can offer a competition to suit your needs. Whether
it’s Men’s, Women’s, Longboarding, SUP, Bodyboarding, Groms or
Masters - the platform is there to showcase your talents and enjoy the
social aspects that competition surfing can offer. Be sure to have a
look at the online events calendar to see what’s happening over the
next few months.
Surfing Queensland Surf Schools continue to set the benchmark
providing learners a safe, enjoyable way to experience the thrill
of surfing. Surfing Queensland profile’s one of our many Surf
Schools in each edition of Tonic to highlight the fantastic job that
all of our affiliated Surf School operators are undertaking on a
daily basis. This month we feature Coolangatta’s Walk on Water
Surf School so be sure to take a look.
I would like to acknowledge the support that is received from the
Queensland Government that enables Surfing Queensland to
deliver programs that benefit both participants in their infancy
of surfing, right through to those at the elite level. The 2015year
will see Surfing Queensland deliver an unprecedented amount
of programs which will assist Queenslander’s to reach their full
potential, be that through competitive surfing, participation or
career pathways such as coaching or judging.
CHAIRMAN’S WELCOME
IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE THAT I INVITE YOU TO BROWSE
THE AUTUMN ISSUE OF THE SURFING QUEENSLAND
MAGAZINE. WITH THE NEW YEAR NOW WELL UNDER WAY,
THE TEAM AT SURFING QUEENSLAND HAVE BEEN FOCUSING
ON THE DELIVERY OF WHAT HAVE BEEN SOME MEMORABLE
EVENTS.
I was able to attend most events and the level of commitment
and organisation shown by the Surfing Queensland staff whilst
activating these events has been outstanding and I congratulate
the entire team on their efforts.
During this period Surfing Queensland held the annual
presentation night crowning all of the 2014 State Champions and
being formally recognised by their peers. All in all the evening was
very successful.
At a World Surf League level, Burleigh Heads played host to the
Scoot Burleigh Pro presented by Vissla, allowing the world’s
elite to once again hit Queensland’s shores with some athletes
also using it as a warm up prior to the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro.
Congratulations to CEO Adam Yates and the rest of the Surfing
Queensland staff and volunteers for delivering the first stop to the
WSL World Tour under testing conditions. The World Surf League
was extremely supportive of Surfing Queensland’s efforts and
ability to go the extra mile.
Each of the major events mentioned provide some outstanding
opportunities for our Queensland athletes, which are outlined
within this issue. I was able to watch closely as all of the action
unfolded and I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate
all of our Queensland athletes on their amazing performances.
All that has transpired within Surfing Queensland since
Christmas is outlined within so enjoy the read when you have
some time between surfs!
John Charlton
Surfing Queensland Chairman
Thank you to all Surfing Queensland members, the surfing
community and all of the stakeholders involved with Surfing
Queensland. We hope you enjoy the new look autumn issue.
Adam Yates
Surfing Queensland Chief Executive Officer
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