Victorian surfing competition to be held at Bells Beach, Phillip Island and Mornington Peninsula

Surfing Victoria has announced the dates for the 2024/25 Victorian Open Series with the three-event series to commence at Bells Beach on September 14th, 2024 as part of the West Coast Festival of Surfing.

The series will then head to the Mornington Peninsula on February 15th, 2025 before finishing on Phillip Island on March 22nd, 2025.

The series is the pathway event to the Rip Curl Pro Victorian Trials, giving one Victorian a spot in the main event at the Rip Curl Pro in both Mens and Womens divisions.

The Victorian Open Series is presented by Kieser Australia and supported by Cancer Council Sunscreen, Surf Better Now and Surfing Victoria

Surfing Victoria Chief Executive Adam Robertson notes “as the lead in events to the Rip Curl Pro Trials, the Victorian Open Series is an important element to our development pathway as well as giving juniors a chance to hone their skills against our more experienced competitors.

“The list of surfers who have gone on to the Championship Tour and Qualifying Series have gone through the Victorian Open Series is incredible. It is a great stepping stone for surfers to progress and make it to the next level.”

Former open champions include Nikki van Dijk (Phillip Island), Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc), India Robinson (Jan Juc), Glyndyn Ringrose (Phillip Island), Bella Wilson (Jan Juc), Troy Brooks (Jan Juc), Mark Phipps (Pt Lonsdale), Georgia Fish (Flinders) and Sophie Fletcher (Phillip Island).

2024/25 Victorian Open Series
Round 1 – Bells Beach – 14th September, 2024
Round 2 – Mornington Peninsula – 15th February, 2025
Round 3 – Phillip Island – 22nd March, 2025

Entries are now open at www.surfingvic.com/events   

Image. Bells Beach. Credit: Surfing Victoria