{"id":247015,"date":"2023-01-11T08:12:13","date_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:12:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?p=126893"},"modified":"2023-01-11T08:12:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-11T06:12:13","slug":"rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"Rip Curl GromSearch #1 Kicks Off The Competitive Surfing Year In South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1 \">\n<aside id=\"republication_tracker_tool-2\" class=\"republication_tracker_tool clearfix\">\n<h5 class=\"adtitle\">Republish for Free<\/h5>\n<div class=\"license\">\n<p><button name=\"Republish This Story\" id=\"cc-btn\" class=\"republication-tracker-tool-button\">Republish This Story<\/button><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"license\" rel=\"noreferrer license noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-nd\/4.0\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa.png\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Creative Commons License\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa.png\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"message\">\n<p>Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/aside>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">New Release \u2013&nbsp;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Jan 10 2022<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"800\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa.jpg\" alt width=\"800\"><\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl South Africa proudly announces the first Rip Curl GromSearch contest for 2023. The competition is a Surfing South Africa event and will be held on the weekend of 4th-5th February at Long Beach in Cape Town.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">This year will see some significant changes to the Rip Curl GromSearch Series, with the most notable being:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 There will be five events this year, up from the three events of last year.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 The premier division of the series is the U16 division. The U12 and U14 divisions are therefore allowed to surf in their own divisions as well as the U16 division.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2022 There will be series winners this year, and the top four results out of five will determine the 2023 Rip Curl Gromsearch Series Results.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rip Curl GromSearch Series has been a great stepping stone for the recent champions of our sport. <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Former International GromSearch competitors include the likes of Jordy Smith, Kolohe Andino, Filipe Toledo, Gabriel Medina, Mason Ho, Stephanie Gilmore and Tyler Wright.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cWe\u2019re very excited for this year\u2019s Rip Curl GromSearch series,\u201d said Rip Curl South Africa\u2019s CEO Stuart Daykin. \u201cWith five events in the 2023 series, we can expect some <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">top performances from the best junior surfers in South Africa. Good luck to all competitors for the first event in Cape Town.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The GromSearch series allows kids to compete against the best surfers in the same age bracket from their country. This format provides these groms with an insight into a life of competitive surfing and gives them the invaluable experience of surfing and competing in different waves around the country.<\/span><\/p>\n<div align=\"center\">\n<figure class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"600\" height=\"667\" class=\"lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa-1.jpg\" alt width=\"600\" height=\"667\"><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Joel Fowles (East London) in action at 2022 The Rip Curl GromSearch Seal Point, Cape St Francis \u00a9 Louis Wulff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u201cIn 2022, Surfing South Africa was stoked to partner with Rip Curl, who sponsored three popular Rip Curl Gromsearch events as part of the SA Surf Tour,\u201d said Robin de Kock, SSA General Manager. \u201cWe are so pleased that there will be five Rip Curl Gromsearch contests this year. The first of these gets underway at Long Beach in Kommetjie on February 4th &amp; 5th. The final Rip Curl Gromsearch will take place at Seal Point on the weekend before the start of the SA Junior Championships in Jeffreys Bay. With the main focus on the U16 Girls &amp; Boys, the Rip Curl Gromsearch contests will determine Series Champions, with four of the five events counting towards the final series results. What a great way to start 2023.\u201d&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Rip Curl GromSearch contests are all Premier SAST events, with 1,000 points going to the winners and prizemoney per Premier events.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><u><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Series Calendar 2023<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #1: Feb 4\/5 \u2013 Long Beach, Kommetjie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #2: March 11\/12 \u2013 Victoria Bay<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #3: April 1\/2 \u2013 Scottburgh<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #4: July 29\/30 \u2013 Port Alfred<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Rip Curl GromSearch #5: Sept 31\/Oct 1 \u2013 Seal Point, Cape St Francis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Contestants must register as members of Surfing South Africa to compete in this Premier SAST Event. Go here \u2013&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/surfingsouthafrica.co.za\/online-membership\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/surfingsouthafrica.co.za\/online-membership\/<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;to register as an SSA member.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Event entries are open here \u2013&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/surfingsouthafrica.co.za\/2023\/01\/07\/28820\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">https:\/\/surfingsouthafrica.co.za\/2023\/01\/07\/28820\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Complimentary high-resolution images are available for media outlets on request.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Distributed by Truth Collective<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">email.&nbsp;<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"mailto:craig@truthcollective.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">craig@truthcollective.co.za<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">WhatsApp. 082 376 4443<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/?attachment_id=126894\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt width=\"1250\" height=\"533\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-126894 size-large lazyload\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa-2.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-126894 size-large\" src=\"http:\/\/www.myza.co.za\/press\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa-2.jpg\" alt width=\"1250\" height=\"533\"><br \/><strong>Video:<\/strong> Rip Curl GromSearch #1 Kicks Off The Competitive Surfing Year In South Africa<\/p>\n<p><strong>More Info on Rip Curl GromSearch #1 Kicks Off The Competitive Surfing Year In South Africa here:<\/strong><br \/><strong>Twitter<\/strong>:<br \/><strong>Facebook<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stfrancistoday\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/stfrancistoday<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/mypr.co.za\/save-with-myprs-monthly-flat-fee\/\">CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p> <span class=\"post-views-icon dashicons dashicons-chart-bar\"><\/span> <span class=\"post-views-label\">Press Release Views since 1 July 2022:<\/span> <span class=\"post-views-count\">129<\/span> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-pagination pagination\">Pages: <span class=\"post-page-numbers current\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>1<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\/rip-curl-gromsearch-1-kicks-off-the-competitive-surfing-year-in-south-africa\/2\/\" class=\"post-page-numbers\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Page <\/span>2<\/a><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mypr.co.za\">Source: MyPR.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Republish for Free Republish This Story Republish our articles for free, online or in print, under a Creative Commons license. 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