Boardrider Clubs to battle for qualification as the Australian Boardriders Battle hits Victoria

Cape Woolamai, Phillip Island, VIC (Wednesday, October 1st, 2025):Victorian Boardrider clubs are preparing for battle as the second stop on the Australian Boardriders Battle series heads to Phillip Island on Victoria’s Bass Coast this Sunday.

The 13th season of the acclaimed series will see the search for the country’s best boardriding clubs continue with a raft of pro, ex-pro and local battlers set to represent their club.

9 clubs are set to compete in the event from across Victoria including reigning champs Peninsula, local club Phillip Island as well as Torquay, Jan Juc and 13th Beach all doing battle for the 3 spots available for Victorian teams in the Australia Boardriders Battle Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance, to be held at Queensland’s iconic Burleigh Heads in March 2026.

Peninsula Surfriders Club president, Joel Reid, is looking forward to another fierce battle against old rivals.

“Peninsula Surfriders are fired up for the ABB,” said Reid. “We believe it’s the ultimate proving ground for boardrider clubs across the country. We love the camaraderie with our fellow clubs and can’t wait for October 5th. Let’s Go!”

Clubs will nominate a team of five of their best surfers including; 2x Open Males, 1x Open Female, 1x Over-35 Master (male or female) and 1x Under-18 junior (male or female), who will compete in an exciting and dynamic ‘tag team’ format.

The Australian Boardriders Battle will kick off at approximately 9am on Sunday after an 8.30am team managers meeting, with finals wrapping up by early afternoon. Live scores and schedule can be found online via www.surfingvic.com/live

2025/26 Australian Boardriders Battle Series 13
WA – Trigg Point – September 13, 2025
VIC – Phillip Island – October 5, 2025
QLD – Sunshine Coast – October 11, 2025
SA – Fleurieu Peninsula – October 18, 2025
TAS – Scamander – October 25, 2025
NSW South – Cronulla (new) – November 1, 2025
NSW Central – North Narrabeen – November 8, 2025
NSW North – Coffs Harbour – November 15, 2025
Grand Final – Burleigh Heads, March 2026 (entry by qualification)

About the Australian Boardriders Battle
The Australian Boardriders Battle is Australia’s biggest grassroots surfing series, involving over 80 boardrider clubs in eight state qualifying rounds before culminating in the epic Grand Final showdown. The event has been instrumental in strengthening club culture, fostering future champions, and celebrating Australia’s deep connection with surfing.

The 2025 Australian Boardriders Battle Regional Series is proudly supported by ACCIONA, Jim Beam, Celsius Energy Drinks, Kennards Hire, Boost Mobile, BC Protein Snacks, BLACKROLL, Zuum Energy Gum and Surfers for Climate.

The 2026 ABB Gold Coast Grand Final presented by NRMA Insurance is supported by Experience Gold Coast and the Queensland Government through Tourism and Events Queensland.

About Australian Boardrider clubs
There are more than 250 boardrider clubs across the country, where members gather regularly, often monthly, to organise grassroots competitions at world-class waves such as Burleigh Heads. The boardrider club phenomenon in Australia has made a significant contribution to the nation’s competitive success on the global stage, fostering close-knit communities that support young surfers on their journeys to becoming the next world champions.

For more information, visit www.australianboardridersbattle.com