Surfing Queensland Information

Surfing Queensland, founded in 1964, has developed into a thriving sporting association committed to the development of the sport of surfing. As the recognized not-for-profit peak state body of a national association, Surfing Queensland is at the forefront of a unique culture and healthy lifestyle which is universally captivating. Surfing Queensland is part of the group Surfing Australia, a national sport organisation and the representative body on the International Surfing Association comprising 100 member countries. Surfing Queensland has great exposure as it runs, from Coolangatta to Agnes Water, 35 surf events each year including participants from 7 years-old Groms to over 70 years-old Masters. Surfing Queensland is also responsible for the running of the major international surfing competition, the Quiksilver and Roxy Pro Gold Coast, which is the opening event of the World Surf League - the pinnacle of professional surfing. In addition to running events, Surfing Queensland possesses 8’000 members and manages 22 surf schools along the Queensland coast which see’s over 80’000 participants each year. Consequently, Surfing Queensland has extremely valuable asset for advertising, product in hand branding and exposure. Moreover, with the inclusion of surfing in the 2020 Olympic Games, these number will grow amazingly and so will the focus and attention on Surfing.