The Port Macquarie Teams Challenge is the only event of its kind in the world! Bodyboarding clubs from all around Australia pit the best 10 riders from their clubs against each other to claim the title of ‘best club in the nation’. This unique event is steeped in history with the first event being run way back in 1988! The Teams event soon became one of the premier events in Australia with clubs from all over the nation taking part and rivalries between teams started to follow. Up to 10 teams competing in this event will see 100 bodyboarders, plus supporters, converge on Port Macquarie beaches over the 3 days of the June long weekend.
Competition Format:
The team you enter must have 10 riders that consist of:
Riders can not compete in both dropknee and prone
Riders can not be changed in the heat draw once it has been finalised
There will be 24 heats per day and heats start at 7:00 am sharp!
There will be 4 man heats - 20 minutes for each heat for prone
There will be 5 man heats for dropknee and U/18 riders
U/18 competitors will compete over 4 x 5 man heats against each other
Other important things to note:
Team check-in will be held at Settlers Inn Friday 10th time TBA
The Presentation will be held once again at our major Sponsor Settlers Inn Hotel on Sunday afternoon from 5 pm so come in for a feed and beer to get the celebrations started
Luke Ottaway will do the Final day Heat Call from around 6pm.