With 20 teams jam packed with professional surfing stars of the future from all corners of the state raring to go, the decision was made to postpone the event in hope of more suitable conditions.

With the ocean not co-operating, Steve Harrison, Global Surftag Managing Director, had no choice, but to reschedule the O’Neill Gromtag.

“There was just no waves,” Harrison said.

Featuring a cast of top-rated ASP Australasian Pro Junior competitors, the scene at Avalon resembled conditions more suitable for a swimming race.

“I couldn’t throw these guys out there knowing how much is on the line for their respective boardrider clubs and community pride,” Harrison added.

Playing upon the passion and tribal nature of surfing, the O’Neill Gromtag sees Boardrider clubs from around the state looking to be the best, something not available at the run of the mill surfing contest.

“At this stage we’ll have to see what date best for all involved and then make a calculated judgement on when to hold the event,” Harrison continued.

Unlike conventional surfing contests which play upon individual results, the O’Neill Gromtag is a teams based event drawing upon the performances of five surfers per team, four under 20 competitors and one under 16.

Add bonus points and a prize purse of $3000 and you have a perfect recipe for some innovative and passionate surfing.