20 - 21 December 2024, Glenelg Beach

World Ocean Series 7,000 Point Series Event

Over $30,000 Prize Pool

The Glenelg Sprint Challenge is Surf Life Saving SA’s premier Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series event.

Previously known at the Summer of Surf, the newly rebranded Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series will bring together the best surf sport athletes from across the globe, uniting them in a series of high-stakes competitions that celebrate the sport’s rich heritage while embracing its future.

In just its second year running, the 2024 Glenelg Sprint Challenge offers a thrilling and elevated competition, with 7,000 points and over $30,000 worth of prize money to be won!

Events

The Glenelg Sprint Challenge will see U15, U17 and Open athletes compete in the following categories:

  • Iron

  • Cameron and Taplin Relays

  • "Dash-for-Cash" Skins Racing

  • Swim

  • Board

  • Ski

Points

Athletes can claim up to 7,000 points in the Glenelg Sprint Challenge.

Prize pool

A total prize pool of $30,000 is up for grabs.

Event schedule

Friday December 20

  • Proposed start time of 4:00pm

  • Events include iron heats and semis, and ‘Dash-for-Cash’ Skins Racing

Saturday December 21

  • Start time of 9:00am

  • Events include swim, board, ski, iron, and cameron and taplin relays

  • National Broadcast / Livestream Finals Package

Entry details

  • Open: $65 - unlimited events

  • Juniors: $50 - unlimited events

  • Two separate events have been populated in SEMS (but it is considered a single event and only one entry fee will be charged per athlete):

    • Fri 20 Dec – Open Iron Heats & Open Super Sprint Dash for Cash

      • These events are for Open eligible athletes only, no u17 or u15 events will be run on Friday evening. 

    • Sat 21 Dec – Main Program

      • All age-groups as per program. 

    Only one entry fee will be applied (unlimited entries), and this includes events on Friday and Saturday. 

About the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series

The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series is the pinnacle of surf sports.

The iconic Summer of Surf has officially rebranded its premier race series to the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series, marking a transformative moment in the world of surf sports. This strategic rebranding is set to elevate the series to new heights, reflecting its ambitious vision of becoming a premier, truly global surf sports series.

The Summer of Surf has been dedicated to running the world’s best surf sport events for the past decade. Founded in 2011 by Trent Goulding to create additional racing opportunities for athletes, the mantra has remained the same – By Athletes, For Athletes.

Beginning with a seven event series and a $30,000 prize pool, the Summer of Surf has gone from strength to strength, making rapid advancements in technology, athlete racing experience, content creation and gaining significant sponsor support to the point the Summer of Surf can proudly claim the title of the richest Surf Sports Series in the World, all broadcast live on 7plus.

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