Students from across the state are getting ready for an electrifying finale, as the 2024 Think Mental Health WA School Surfing Titles State Final prepares to hit Trigg Beach this Friday, where the top surfing school in Western Australia will be crowned!
After ten thrilling regional and metropolitan qualifying events that saw schools from Exmouth to Esperance and everywhere in between compete, the stage is set for an epic showdown as the best surfing schools in WA come together for a grand final like no other.
Surfing WA’s biggest participation-based event of the year, the Think Mental Health WA School Surfing Titles has seen over 50 high schools and 400+ teams of secondary students don their wetsuits in a series that promotes surfing and bodyboarding in the modern curriculum.
This event isn’t just about the thrill of the ride; it’s also a gateway to higher levels of competition. The top surfing teams from Friday’s final will earn the honour of representing WA and their school at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Wollongong, NSW, where they’ll take on the best surfing schools from across the nation.
Friday will see over 60 teams battle it out in a safe, fun, and high-energy environment, showcasing bodyboarding and surfing, with divisions on offer for juniors, seniors, boys and girls.
“Over 50 regional and metropolitan high schools have nominated over 400 teams this year, and we’ve seen some exciting new talent emerge,” said Surfing WA Events Manager Justin Majeks. “While the conditions have been rather testing, the atmosphere has been truly exciting.”
Margaret River Senior High School, will be back to depend their title and secure a record 19th consecutive Champion School Title, with a team bursting with talent and determination.
Surfing Western Australia is proud to partner with Healthway to promote the Think Mental Health message, emphasising the importance of physical and mental well-being to thousands of students through surfing. As well as the surfing and bodyboarding their will be chill-out zones, interactive activations, prizes, giveaways and much, much more happening.
The School Surfing State Final will commence at 8am on Friday and will wrap around 3:00pm. Onshore winds and a moderate swell are forecast, which will keep competitors on their toes as they chase glory for their school.
For more information on the Think Mental WA School Surfing Titles best sure to check out www.surfingwa.com.au and competitors are encouraged to interact via Instagram: Follow @surfing_wa and use the hashtags #ThinkMentalHealthWA
State Final Qualifying Schools:
Albany Senior High School
Bunbury Catholic College
Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School
Cape Naturaliste College
Carine Senior High School
CBC Fremantle
Christ Church Grammar School
Comet Bay College
Esperance SHS
Geraldton Grammar School
Hale School
John Tonkin College
John XXIII College
Mandurah Baptist College
Margaret River Senior High School
Methodist Ladies College
Nagle Catholic College
Prendiville Catholic College
Quinns Baptist College
Sacred Heart College
Scotch College
Shenton College
St Mary Mackillop College
St Mary’s Anglican School For Girls
Yanchep Secondary College
About Think Mental Health:
The ‘Think Mental Health’ education campaign is part of a comprehensive approach in Western Australia, that aims to build mental health and wellbeing, and reduce mental health issues, with a view to reducing Western Australia’s suicide rate. Surfing WA will collaborate with professional mental health organisations, local authorities and community leaders to develop and implement comprehensive strategies for mental health promotion, awareness, and support within the surfing community. Visit www.thinkmentalhealthwa.com.au for more information about the campaign.
