Left to right: PIBC committee members Kirra Marlborough, Harry De Roth, Jake Eisen, Andrew McHenry and Hannah Eisen with Super Groms Billy Easton and Yadin Kershaw.
Andrew Burgan, current State Longboard champion at Cape Woolamai on Saturday. Photo: John Stapleton
Marcus Wright (club treasurer) pulling into a barrel. Photo: Andrew Lidsey
Club member Dylan James at Saturday’s content. Photo: Andrew Lidsey
Bang Bang Bar and Restaurant, Eisen Property and McHenry Motors have jumped started the Phillip Island Boardriders Club (PIBC) season with a generous $5000 donation direct to the club.
This donation helped the club kick off their first contest coming out of Covid.
On Saturday, December 11, the club was in the water, hosting Aggregate 1 and Super Groms events, after the cancellation of their previous season due to coronavirus.
Patrick O'Garey from Bang Bang Bar and Restaurant has been a member of PIBC for over two decades. He was happy to hear contests could resume and he could play a part in making the season a strong one and show support to the club that supported him through the pandemic.
The first contest had a huge turn out with the next generation of surfers registering for super groms at Smiths Beach. A positive and fun day was had by all.
The club is looking forward to a successful season, with 200-strong membership numbers registered
Presentation night after the event was a great success with Santa making an appearance. A fun raffle raised over $600 and there were excellent speeches from all the winners!
First Contest Winners:
* Junior Males (U18) Ravi Fostin
* Cadet Males (U16) Heat 1 Jarrah Cicero
* Cadet Females (U16) Sarah Seuren
* Senior Mens (28-45) Heat 1 Ty Sorati
* Masters (45-60) Dumpy
* Legends (60+) Malcolm Keith Gregson
* Open Women Sarah Seuren
* Open Men Harry De Roth
* Mini Groms (4-7) Leith Cameron
* Super Groms (8-10) Kai Sturt
* Master Groms (10-14) ArcherCameron
* Longboard (Males & Females) Andrew Burgan
