A new age of surfing

A $10,000 prize pool will be up for grabs this year when Shotgun Surfboards and Noosa Boardrider Club join forces to run a six event surfing series across Noosa.
Shotgun Shootout is a community based event which not only showcases local surf talent but is the perfect opportunity for businesses to gain exposure through sponsorship.
The event will begin with Golden Breed, First Point Pro on 21 March. The schedule then follows: April – Hang Loosa Realestate, Ross Crescent. June – Underground Surf, Drain Pipe Pro. August – Moshka’s, Sunshine Beach. October – Scooter Style, Northern End, and December – Cafe Le Monde Pro – Sunrise Beach.
All events will be mobile and can be taken to the best place in the Noosa shire on the contest day.
Organisers see this as the new age of board riders and will pioneer the format for other clubs to follow if they wish to do so.
All sponsorship and entry fees will go back into the pockets of the surfers, with prize money spread all the way down the line.
A unique judging system has also been created for the event with one judge, a spotter and tally person on either side, like a surfing referee as voted by the surfers.
The Legends of Noosa show down, which is part of the event, will show off some of the local surfing godfathers, dusting off the boards and going head to head for old time’s sake.
There will also be a local videographer and photographer on board to give insight of each event and showcase some of the top local businesses and surfers.
Everyone is welcome to join the events and presentations; however competitors must be a member of the Noosa Board Riders Association.
For more information visit www.noosasurfworks.com.au or email info@noosasurfworks.com.au.