Wollongong, NSW - Saturday, 2 NOVEMBER 2024:

Scarborough Boardriders Club have taken out the Australian Boardriders Battle Southern NSW regional qualifier for a second year straight after a great day at Corrimal Beach, Wollongong.

The local crew from Scarborough Boardriders was comprised of Mannix Squiers, Nic Squiers, Josh Pepper, Ashton Mekisic and Shyla Short.

Scarborough had multiple stand-out moments as they progressed through heats, but it was young gun Mannix Squires who scored the highest heat score of the day in the final with an impressive 9.5 out of a possible 10, securing the win for the club.

Club President Christian De Clouett shared he was super stoked on Scarborough's placing.
"Our team is really strong at the moment and to just be able to take another win in Wollongong is so much fun."

Elouera, Scarborough, Maroubra United, Cronulla Sharks, Sandon Point, Ulladulla, Werri and Culburra all have now qualified for the national final, which will be held on March 8-9, 2025 at Burleigh Heads, QLD.

Final Results;
1st - Scarborough Boardriders
2nd - Sandon Point Boardriders
3rd - Ulladulla Boardriders
4th - Elouera Boardriders

Boost Mobile Wave of the Day Winner - Mannix Squiers

Oakley Prize Performer Award - Dean Bowen

Dometic Top Performing Junior Award - Shyla Short

Jim Beam Club Spirit Award - Ulladulla Boardriders

View the full day of results here.

See event photos here - to be added progressively.

Clubs that competed in the event included Bondi, Sandon Point, Jones Beach, Maroubra United, Werri, Broulee, Bronte, Culburra, Scarborough, Uladulla, Eloura, Cronulla Sharks, Southbridge, Malua Bay and Woonona Boardriders.

2024/25 Australian Boardriders Battle Series 12:

Event 1 - ABB WA - 14th Sep - Trigg Beach, WA

Event 2 - ABB VIC - 6th Oct - Phillip Island, VIC

Event 3 - ABB QLD -12th Oct - Sunshine Coast, QLD

Event 4 - ABB South Aus - 19th Oct - Fleurieu Peninsula, SA

Event 5 - ABB Tas - 26th Oct - Clifton Beach, TAS

Event 6 - ABB NSW South - 2nd Nov - Wollongong, NSW

Event 7 - ABB NSW Central - 9th Nov - North Narrabeen, NSW

Event 8 - ABB NSW North - 16th Nov - Coffs Harbour, NSW

Grand Final - 8th - 9th Mar - Burleigh Heads, QLD (entry by qualification)

SPECIAL THANKS SURFING NSW SURFINGAUSTRALIA