Coolum turns on for finals day of the Woolworths Queensland Grommet Titles
The States up-and-coming surf stars competed at the two-day event, showcasing Queensland’s brightest young talent across four divisions - Under 12 Girls, Under 12 Boys, Under 14 Girls, Under 14 Boys.
The winners of the 2023 Woolworths Queensland Grommet Titles Event One were crowned on Sunday (May 28) in clean, offshore, two-to-three foot waves at Coolum Beach. It was a spectacular day with an overnight increase in swell, making for an exciting final day of competition.
The Under 12 Girls Division was won by Evie Bawden (Noosa Heads) with a combined two wave score of 13.34 (out of a possible 20). She beat Navah Holmes, Billie Berg and Evie Johnston.
The Under 12 Boys Division was taken out by Jaxxon Sands (Palm Beach), with a 17.26 two-wave total. Sands took an early lead which proved too strong against his competitors.
The Under 14 Girls Division was a family feud between the Richardson and Rielly sisters. It was a see-saw battle for the win with all girls posting excellent scores. Rosie Richardson (Sunshine Beach) played the patience game which payed off to claim the top spot ahead of, Eliza Richardson, Savannah Rielly and Charlotte Rielly.
The under 14 boys were on fire all weekend. Kai Coleman (Peregian Springs) took the top honours with a 12.00. He overcame Cooper Rielly, Archie Fergusson and Lucas Deffenti.
Event One of the 2023 Queensland Woolworths Grommet Titles wrapped up on Sunday (May 28) at Coolum Beach on the Sunshine Coast. Competitors will now head to the Gold Coast on the 11-12 June 2023, and their results from the two events added together will determine the overall series winners.
The 2023 Woolworths QLD Grommet and Junior Titles are supported by Woolworths, DriTimes, We Are Feel Good Inc, Suzuki Queensland, QMS Media, The Point Coolum Beach, Queensland Government, Sunshine Coast Council and Surfing Australia.
Woolworths QLD Grom and Junior Event Series Schedule
2023 Woolworths QLD Grommet Titles, Event One, Sunshine Coast: 27 - 28 May
2023 Woolworths QLD Junior Titles, Event One, Gold Coast: 3 - 4 June
2023 Woolworths QLD Grommet Titles, Event Two, Gold Coast 10 - 11 June
2023 Woolworths QLD Junior Titles, Event Two, Sunshine Coast: 17 - 18 June
Results
U12 Girls
1st - Evie Bawden
2nd - Navah Holmes
3rd - Billie Berg
4th - Evie Johnston
U12 Boys
1st - Jaxxon Sands
2nd - Tully Crompton
3rd - Hosea Matthies
4th - Louis Taylor
U14 Girls
1st - Rosie Richardson
2nd - Eliza Richardson
3rd - Savannah Rielly
4th - Charlotte Rielly
U14 Boys
1st – Kai Coleman
2nd – Cooper Rielly
3rd – Archie Fergusson
4th – Lucas Deffenti