Surfing Western Australia is proud to announce the 2023 Western Australian Junior Surfing Team, poised to compete at the prestigious Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles on the picturesque shores of Phillip Island this November.
Set against the stunning backdrop of Phillip Island, this 7-day extravaganza is slated to host over 180 top-notch competitors from right across the country.
The Western Australian team is geared up with 34 of the state's most promising surf stars, showcasing an impressive lineup that includes the likes of 2023 State Champions Otis North (Yallingup), Willow Hardy (Margaret River), Maverick Wilson (Margaret River), Olive Hardy (Margaret River), Ace Flynn (Cowaramup) and Leila Fraser (Margaret River).
"The Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles is the pinnacle event of it's kind in the country and one that every young surfers is striving to get to," said Surfing WA Events Manager Justin Majeks. "Phillip Island is an exciting location with a great variety of spots and some similarities to the waves here in WA."
The Australian Titles were last held on Phillip Island in 2016 and that was a great year for WA with multiple national title winners, including Jack Thomas (Yallingup) in the Under-18 Boys and Jamaica Selby (Margaret River) in the Under-16 Girls.
"WA performed really strongly when we were last on Phillip Island and I think this years team of talented young surfers have the ability and determination to impress amongst the county's best."
The event kicks off with the opening ceremony at the Phillip Island Penguin Parade on Saturday, November 25th, with the thrilling surfing action scheduled to commence on Saturday, November 26th, concluding on Sunday, December 3rd.
The competition will feature various divisions, including Under 14, 16, and 18 age groups, alongside Allstars and MR Shield Schools divisions. Phillip Island's renowned surf spots such as Cape Woolamai will serve as the primary location, with backup sites including Penguin Parade, Smiths Beach, Right Point, and Surfies Point across the region.
For comprehensive coverage of the Woolworths Australian Junior Surfing Titles, follow Surfing Western Australia on Instagram at: @surfing_wa
For additional event details and information, visit www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com.
2023 Western Australian Junior Surfing Team:
Under 18 Junior Boys:
Otis North - YallingupMacklin Flynn - CowaramupJesse Siedmiogrodzki - City BeachLeo Fallourd - CottesloeCruz Sheridan - Margaret River
Under 18 Junior Girls:
Willow Hardy - Margaret RiverRuby Berry - Margaret RiverKaleisha Launders - Margaret RiverWillow Hines - Margaret RiverSaskia Newman - GeraldtonLani Grant - Geraldton
Under 16 Cadet Boys:
Maverick Wilson - DunsboroughOkie Fraser - Margaret RiverRemy North - YallingupJack Bulloch - Secret HarbourReef Lange - Margaret River
Under 16 Cadet Girls:
Olive Hardy - Margaret RiverRosie Gillett - DunsboroughMia Jacobs - GracetownIndie Siedmiogrodzki - City BeachBronte Scott - SwanbourneEdel Rodden - Geraldton
Under 14 Grom Boys:
Ace Flynn - CowaramupCharlie Harris - SwanbourneCruz Uros - DunsboroughBrody Mulik - Margaret RiverJahli Clarke - Gracetown
Under 14 Grom Girls:
Leila Fraser - Margaret RiverGrace Cook - CowaramupIly Fraser - Margaret RiverCoco Laurie - TriggPoppy Redman-Carr - QuindalupHarleia Loose - Secret Harbour
Under 19 Boys MR Shield:
Margaret River SHS - Macklin Flynn & Cruz Sheridan
Under 19 Girls MR Shield:
Margaret River SHS - Willow Hardy & Ruby Berry
Under 16 Boys MR Shield:
Margaret River SHS - Fynn Lange & Reef Lange
Under 16 Girls MR Shield:
Margaret River SHS - Olive Hardy & Mia Jacobs
Under 19 Boys All Stars:
Otis North & Jesse Siedmiogrodzki
Under 19 Girls All Stars:
Kaleisha Launders & Willow Hines
Under 16 Boys All Stars:
Maverick Wilson & Okie Fraser
Under 16 Girls All Stars:
Rosie Gillett & Indie Siedmiogrodzki
