No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles to kick off 2026 Surfing Calendar

The 2026 Victorian surfing calendar is set to kick off at the end of this month as Bells Beach / Djarrak hosts the opening round of the No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles. 

The pinnacle of junior surfing in the state, the event is the pathway to the Australian Junior Surfing Titles and a key component of the Victorian Junior Surfing Pathway. 

The Mornington Peninsula will play host to stop two with Phillip Island the final stop of the three part series.

“The No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles are a vital part of our junior development pathway, giving young surfers the opportunity to build competitive experience, confidence and surf smarts in a supportive environment, said Surfing Victoria CEO Adam Robertson.

“This series plays a key role in nurturing the next generation of Victorian surfers and helping them progress toward higher levels of competition.”

Divisions for the series include Under 14, Under 16 and Under 18 in both boys and girls, with the top surfers in each division awarded a place in the Victorian Surfing Team.

The 2026 series will once again promote the dangers of distracted driving through the No TXT No Wrecks campaign that highlights how using your mobile phone whilst driving can lead to disaster.

Victorian surfers regularly travel to beaches on the state’s regional road network, which consistently has higher rates of fatal and serious injury crashes.

“We know that surfers spend a lot of time searching for the perfect wave and that means a lot of time in the car. The campaign helps spread that awareness of the risks of distracted driving,” he said.

Entries for all stops on the series are now open via www.surfingvic.com/events 

2026 No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles

Round 1 – Bells Beach: January 31 – February 1

Round 2 – Mornington Peninsula: March 14 – 15

Round 3 – Phillip Island: May 9 – 10

The No TXT No Wrecks Victorian Junior Surfing Titles is supported by TAC, Vitality Brands, Cancer Council Sunscreen, Beyond Coconut Water and Surfing Victoria.