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A NEW surfing event will offer the next generation of surf stars an opportunity to surf against their peers and experience their first competition.<\/p>\n

The Victorian Micro Groms Cup will be held on November 9 and 10 at Torquay and feature divisions from Under 8 parent-assist, all the way to the premier Under 14 Boys and Girls.<\/p>\n

The all-inclusive family oriented event will centre around providing a fun, competitive environment with a focus on introducing surfers to the structures of a professionally run contest.<\/p>\n

Surfing Victoria chief executive officer Adam Robertson said he couldn’t wait to see local surfers get a chance to surf in their first ever event.<\/p>\n

“This event is a fantastic introduction to surfing competition and a key part of our surfing development pathway.<\/p>\n

“It is all about having fun, meeting new people and surfing some great waves.<\/p>\n

“I’m looking forward to seeing all of the new surfers coming through and having an epic weekend.”<\/p>\n

Event entries open on Monday, August 12.<\/p>\n

To register, head to surfingvic.com\/events<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

A NEW surfing event will offer the next generation of surf stars an opportunity to surf against their peers and experience their first competition. The Victorian Micro Groms Cup will be held on November 9 and 10 at Torquay and feature divisions from Under 8 parent-assist, all the way to the premier Under 14 Boys […]<\/p>\n

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