Byron Bay to host Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025

BYRON has been announced as the host of the Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championship in 2025.

The event will be an official stop on the Adaptive Surfing Professionals World Championship Tour from March 26 to 30.

In addition, the Australian Para Surfing Titles will take place on March 24 and 25, 2025, in Byron Bay.

Multiple ISA World Adaptive Champion Mark ‘Mono’ Stewart was instrumental in bringing both events to the region.

The Byron Bay local said the committee was stoked to announce the partnership with Surfing Australia and will incorporate the Australian National titles as part of the World Tour event.

“This is an opportunity for Australian athletes planning to take part in the World Pro series (AASP) to also fight it out for a spot on the coveted National team,” Stewart said.

“The inclusion of the Nationals and the newly forged partnership with Surfing Australia will have several benefits for athletes.

“Cost savings and logistics are always a key consideration when planning events, and given many athletes travel and compete at their own expense, it makes economic sense to consolidate both events.

“Athletes appreciate that Surfing Australia has been a strong advocate and great supporter of the adaptive surf movement since its inception in 2015.

“Together and in partnership for 2025, we can forge greater opportunities for athletes, grow the sport, provide coaching and training.

“Showcasing the support and momentum around the world to have the LA28 Paralympic Committee reconsider their position and add para surfing to the LA28 Games and Brisbane32.”

Surfing Australia’s Luke Madden said the organisation had always been a huge part of competitive adaptive surfing.

“We are over the moon to be able to be a part of this stop on the Adaptive World Tour,” Madden said.

“The ability to roll both events into one and crown Aussie champions before the tour event gets underway is epic!”