Euro Rip Curl Gromsearch 2021

Euro Rip Curl Gromsearch 2021

Created in Torquay, Australia, in 1999, the Rip Curl GromSearch is a competition exclusively for young surfers, boys and girls, under the age of 16 with its own unique character. It is held in various regions of the world at the same time: Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, South Africa, New Zealand, USA and Europe, leading to an International Final which traditionally takes place “Somewhere” in spring. The Rip Curl GromSearch is a real hotbed of young talent, having uncovered future World Champions such as Stephanie Gilmore (7 times World Champion and current world #1 in women’s surfing), the Brazilian prodigy and WSL 2014 & 2018 World Champion Gabriel Medina, and many others.

After a very unusual season in 2020 with an Online event, Rip Curl Europe has taken the decision to come back to the ocean with some events at the best surf spots in Europe. For the 2021 edition, French, English, Spanish and Portuguese Groms will go through their National events to qualify for the European Final.

The under-16, under 14 and under 12 male and female winners from those countries will battle at the beach to qualified for the European Final in Fall 2021.

EUROPEAN 2021 RIP CURL GROMSEARCH SCHEDULE:

Portugal, Costa da Caparica, Lisbon 15th and 16th of May

UK, Watergate Bay, Newquay 22nd/23rd of May (report date 11th/12th of June

France, Seignosse 8th to the 11th of July

Spain, San Vicente de la Barquera, Cantabria, 10th, 11th and 12th of September (backup date the 17th, 18th and 19th of September)

EUROPEAN FINAL Somewhere in October 2021

ONLINE EVENT:

For the other European countries where the Rip Curl Gromsearch will not take place (entries from other countries outside Europe won’t be judged) the Groms will have the opportunity to win a spot straight to the European Final by submitting 2 videos of their 2 best waves.

Starting May the 1st, 2021 until the 17th September, share your best two waves by clicking on this link here: 

For the Rip Curl GromSearch Online 2021, Rip Curl is partnering with the most experienced European judges, already keen to check out and score your best moves and style.

So, no matter what this season, Groms from all across Europe will have a chance to qualify to the European GromSearch Final and in a bid for glory!

EUROPEAN FINAL:

There are 30 spots available for the European Final (24 spots through National events and 6 spots through the online and digital events.

These lucky Groms from all over Europe under 16, under 14 and under 12 years old from the following countries, UK, Portugal, France, and Spain, and “Other Euro Countries” will win their ticket to the Euro Final somewhere in October 2021.

This 22th edition will also stress the importance of environmentally responsible behavior.Ecofriendly actions, games and beach clean-up will be organized on each stop, in partnership with the Water Family in France, 2 Minute Beach Clean FOUNDATION in the UK.

Thanks to the support of Ocean 52, we have a serious company that dedicating 52% of its benefits to raise awareness about ocean and plastic pollution.

With Hydroflask we will also encourage the athlete to bring their own reusable bottle and will help the development of good habits.

Recycling bins will be provided on all the events and the organizers will ensure that the ground rules of responsible behavior are respected in each country during all the events.

For the first time ever, Rip Curl will open a grom Handi category in the French and Spanish events in partnership with Handisurf and the Federation Cantabra de Surf. It will be an amazing opportunity for this young boys and girls to have access to competitive surfing.

Come and enjoy our Gromsearch village with some great action in and out of the water!

Apart from the incredible action in the water, each GromSearch stop will offer an array of fun and interactive experiences on the beach thanks to our great partners!

You will also meet our Rip Curl Team Riders, they will come to watch the action on the competition and will be available to share some special tips of their own with all the young competitors.

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH

Created in Torquay, Australia, in 1999, the Rip Curl GromSearch is a competition exclusively for young surfers under the age of 16 with its own unique caracter. It is held in various regions of the world at the same time: Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, South Africa, New Zealand, USA and Europe, leading to an international final which traditionally takes place “Somewhere” in spring.


Rip Curl Europe has taken the initiative of changing the competition format for this 20th anniversary, to make it an even more exciting challenge for the under-16 surfers.


For the 2019 edition, each nationality will go through the rounds of the tour in their own country. The countries involved are France, Portugal, the United Kingdom and Spain. The under-16 male and female winners from each country will both be sent directly to take part in the world grand final “Somewhere” in spring 2020.

There will be a second chance, however, for surfers finishing between second and fifth places (inclusive) with a WildCard for the international final to be won in Peniche, Portugal, in a competition held for them, just before the Rip Curl Pro Portugal in October 2019.

Dutch and Italian surfers may also be selected to take part in this Portuguese round.

This 20th edition will also stress the importance of environmentally responsible behavior by our young surfers and their chaperones. Instead of having bottles of water distributed at the events, drinking water fountains will be available for everyone to refill their own reusable bottle, to promote the development of good habits. Recycling bins will be provided for each round, and the organizers will ensure that the ground rules of responsible behavior are respected in each country for each round.

The Rip Curl GromSearch is a real hotbed of young talent, having uncovered future World Champions such as Stéphanie Gilmore (7 times World Champion and current world #1 in women’s surfing), the Brazilian prodigy and WSL 2019 World Champion Gabriel Medina, and many others.

Rip Curl GromSearch 2019 will be another opportunity for young European talents to display their passion and challenge themselves in a fun and friendly atmosphere!
Many thanks to our partners for 2019: SMITH, CITROËN FCS/GORILLA.

CATEGORIES:
The Rip Curl Gromsearch is for girls and boys, and is divided into 6 categories:
• Under-12
• Under-14
• Under-16

2019 Schedule

01 / Portugal (Matosinhos): 09/03 and 10/03/2019. Currently no postponement dates.
02 / Portugal (Costa de Caparica): 25/05 and 26/05/2019. Currently no postponement dates.
03 / France (Seignosse): 08/06 to 10/06/2019. Postponement dates 15/06 and 16/06/2019.
04 / France (Anglet): 10/07 to 16/07/2019. Waiting period.
05 / France (Lacanau): 26/07 to 28/07/2019. Postponement dates 02/08 to 04/08/2019.
06 / UK (Watergate Bay, Newquay): 31/08 and 01/09/2019. Postponement dates 14/09 and 15/09/2019.
07 / Spain (Somo / Ribamontán al Mar / Cantabria): 06/09 to 08/09/2019 Postponement dates 13/09 to 15/09/2019.
08 / Spain (Zierbena / Playa de la Arena / Bizkaia): 13/09 to 15/09/2019 Postponement dates 27/09 to 29/09/2019.
09 / Channel Islands (Jersey): 07/09 and 08/09/2019. Postponement dates 21/09 and 22/09/2019.
10 / European Final (Portugal Peniche): 14/10 and 15/10/2019. Currently no postponement dates.

For more info hit up the link here.