Future Pros Junior IBC World Tour Event on the Gold Coast
The Newcastle Bodyboarding Club proudly flew the flag at the Future Pro's Junior IBC World Tour event 11th-12th July 2026, hosted by the Gold Coast Bodyboarding Club at the iconic D'Bah.
With sunshine, fun waves and some of the best junior bodyboarders in Australia (with a couple of rippers from Hawaii), it was an incredible weekend of competition and camaraderie. We had a fantastic contingent of Newcastle riders make the trip north, with families travelling alongside them to cheer from the beach and enjoy everything the Gold Coast had to offer. The support on the sand was just as impressive as the performances in the water, highlighting what makes our club so special.
Our riders rose to the occasion, taking on quality international competition with confidence, determination and plenty of Newcastle grit. From early morning heats to finals day, every competitor represented the club with sportsmanship and pride.
The highlight of the event was seeing six Newcastle Bodyboarding Club riders finish on the podium — an outstanding achievement and a testament to the hard work these frothers have been putting in both at club rounds and in the water every week. Watching our juniors perform at this level shows just how bright the future is for bodyboarding in Newcastle.
A special thank you also goes to Johnny, Richie, Fletch, Beeto and Grant for their unwavering support throughout the event. From coaching and sharing their experience to offering guidance between heats and providing water safety, their commitment gave our riders the confidence to perform at their best. Having experienced club members in the water and on the beach mentoring the next generation is what Newcastle Bodyboarding Club is all about, and their dedication continues to help our young athletes grow both as competitors and as people.
Finally, thank you to the Gold Coast Bodyboarding Club (Silas and the team), the IBC, volunteers, judges and everyone involved in delivering such a professionally run event. Big shout out to Tim Oliver Photography for the snaps. We also want to acknowledge the parents and families who continue to support these young riders, making weekends like this possible.
Congratulations to our six podium finishers and to every Newcastle competitor who represented the club with pride. We can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store.
Go Newy! 🤙
