Students from Barrenjoey High School in Avalon are raising funds as they prepare to travel to Queensland to compete in the Australian Interschools Surfing Championships, an event open to secondary schools from across Australia.
Avalon Surf Team Preparing For National Event
A group of 20 Barrenjoey High School students, together with their coach Mr Rose, are planning to take part in the championships on the Gold Coast.
The Australian Interschools Surfing Championships allow secondary schools from across the country to enter teams in boys’ and girls’ divisions across Years 7 to 12. Schools may enter multiple teams or a single team in the available divisions.
The students involved in the trip are part of Barrenjoey High School’s Surf Excellence Program, which aims to develop teamwork, leadership and resilience through surfing while representing the school in competitive events.
Event Schedule And Locations
Activities connected to the championships are scheduled across 13 to 15 May 2026 on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
An opening ceremony and briefing is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday 13 May 2026 at Southern Cross University’s Gold Coast campus.
The competition window is expected to run Thursday 14 May to Friday 15 May 2026, with the event operating as a mobile competition depending on surf conditions.
Primary venues listed for the championships are Kirra Beach and Miami Beach. Backup venues include Tugan Beach, Tallebudgera Beach, Currumbin Beach and Palm Beach.
Fundraising Underway In Avalon
The Avalon-based team is currently raising funds to help cover travel costs including flights, accommodation, registration, food and transport for the group.
Students have organised cake stalls, while families have launched a raffle fundraiser to support the trip.
Raffle tickets are listed for sale in New South Wales, with prices set at $20 for a single ticket, three tickets for $50, five tickets for $70, and ten tickets for $120.
The raffle draw is scheduled for 1 May 2026, with prizes listed to include donated items and gift vouchers.
Competition Format
The event includes junior and senior divisions for both boys and girls teams. Junior divisions are open to Years 7 to 9 students, while senior divisions include Years 10 to 12.
Teams compete in tag team heats, with surfers rotating during timed rounds. Each team fields three surfers, with reserves able to interchange between rounds.
The championships are scheduled to conclude with an event presentation on the beach at 4 p.m. on Friday 15 May 2026.
Published 6-Mar-2026
