Supergroms

Thanks to all the incredible groms and families who joined us for the 2023/2024 season - it was EPIC!

We will be posting dates and info for the 2024/2025 season in the coming months. Please sign up to our newsletter or follow us on socials to stay up to date.

It’s all about having a go and having fun!

There is no minimum skill level or experience required to participate. Some children are developing confidence in the water, some are learning new skills, and some are getting ready to compete. But everyone finishes the season with a few new friends, some great memories, and a real sense of belonging within the Phillip Island Boardriders Club.

In fact, a great number of current senior and open surfers at PIBC started in the Supergroms program! It’s the first step in getting the surfing kids of Phillip Island, comfortable in the water and having fun.

If you need any more information, please contact us at contact@pibc.com.au or fill in the contact form at the bottom of the page, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.

SAFETY & SUPERVISION

  • Each participant requires a parent/carer to accompany them to each event.

  • Participants in the Pink and Yellow groups require a parent/carer in the water with them all all times.

  • It is the sole responsibility of parents/carers to supervise their children at all times. PIBC and coaches do not take responsibility for participants and parents safety in the water.

  • For safety and insurance reasons, participants who have not completed membership and registration before the event, will not be allowed to participate on the day. 

2024/2025 SEASON

  • Supergrom Saturdays

    Supergroms Events are held once a month on a Saturday, from October until March. All upcoming event dates will be listed here and on the events page.

    [Dates yet to be announced for 2024/2025 Season]

    Judged Comps

    Our special judged competition will also be held again in the 2024/2025 season. Please watch our social media for details.

    [Dates yet to be announced for 2024/2025 Season]

    Extreme weather events or unsafe conditions may require us to postpone an event. Please join our Facebook Group or check our instagram page for any updates.

  • Depending on the participants age and ability, they will be assigned to one of the groups below at their first event.

    MINIGROMS | PINK:
    Beginner, learning to paddle and stand up on white wash (Must be assisted by a Parent/Carer)

    SUPERGROMS | YELLOW:
    Intermediate - Can stand on white wash and starting to ride unbroken waves (Must be assisted by a Parent/Carer)

    MASTERGROMS | BLUE:
    Advanced - Can catch and ride unbroken waves. Child must be confident and able to paddle out the back on their own. (Parent/Carer welcome to assist in the water.)

3 STEP SIGNUP

  • FULL PROGRAM:

    To participate in the full Supergroms program from October - March, you must become a PIBC member.

    Membership gives you access to all Supergroms events, presentation nights, PIBC social events, and the club newsletter for the whole year.

    Please see our Supergroms membership options here.

    SINGLE (ONE-OFF) EVENTS:

    To participate in a single (one-off) event, please purchase a Supergroms Single Event Pass here.

  • Before each event, all participants need to register online via liveheats.com/pibc

    Registration needs to be completed by 6pm on the Thursday before each Saturday event.

    All Supergroms events begin at 9am, so in the event that Liveheats asks you to choose a heat time, please disregard it.

  • Wetsuits and Surfboards
    If you need to hire a wetsuit or surfboard, Island Surfboards have these for hire.

    We also have a few spare boards you can borrow, just let us know 2 full days before each event, and we’ll bring one for you. Please email us at contact@pibc.com.au, or use the form at the bottom of this page.

    2023 Pre-Season Info Night
    Held on October 19, 2023

    After a very successful 2023 info-night, we are excited to say that we will be holding another one again next year (2024) Date TBD.

    When: TBD
    Where: PIBC Clubrooms
    Entry: Gold coin donation

ON THE DAY

  • Event location: Smiths Beach, Phillip Island

    BYO Surfboard and wetsuits
    If you need to borrow anything, please contact us at contact@pibc.com.au or fill in the form at the bottom of the page. They are also available for hire at Island surfboards for a fee.

    8.30am - PIBC organisers setup

    8.45am - Participants arrive
    Participants and parents/carers arrive, ready to go in the water. Meet at the rally point (on the beach) to check-in and get sorted into groups.

    9am - Warm up

    9.20am - Surf
    All participants and their parent/carer can enter the water and enjoy some time in the surf together, learning new skills and gaining confidence. The coaches and other PIBC members will be out there as well, giving encouragement and guidance if needed

    10am - End of event
    Return your rashies, and any borrowed equipment

    Before heading home, please let the organiser know if you’ll be attending the presentation evening that starts at 5.30pm.

  • Presentation Nights are for the entire club to get together in a social setting. We provide a free BBQ for all members, and ask that everyone bring something extra to share. Eg: chips, dips, salads, cakes, etc.

    Please note: The BBQ is $5 for all non-members

    Event location:
    Phillip Island Boardriders Club
    76 Veterans Drive, Newhaven, Victoria, 3925

    5pm - Club room opens

    5.30pm - Food & Drinks
    Enjoy a free BBQ for all members ($5 for non-members). The bar will also be open if you wish to purchase drinks. (eftpos available)

    6pm - Supergroms Presentation
    A few Supergroms will be awarded certificates based on coaches feedback

    7pm - Groms presentation night finishes
    Seniors presentation night begins

OUR SPONSORS

We want to thank our incredible sponsors - we couldn’t run this program without their ongoing support.

If you’d like to discuss a sponsorship opportunity or would like to donate something as a prize, we’d love to hear from you! Please email us at contact@pibc.com.au

SPECIAL MENTIONS

We also want to thank the PIBC committee, club members and local businesses who donate their products, services and time to help make this program, our presentation nights and fundraising raffle a huge success.

 

CONTACT US

Please email us at contact@pibc.com.au or use the form below