The Surf Reflections Junior Series (Tuncurry) winners are:
U14s girls: Coco Woolley (Boomerang Beach) (1); Alanni Morris (North Shelly Beach, Central Coast) (2); Amarlie Watson (Ulladulla) (3); Gracie Harrison (Cronulla) (4)
U14s boys: Max Goold (Palm Beach) (1), Koa Messer (Woolgoolga) (2); Sonny Leong (3); Clive Morriss (Avoca) (4)
U16s girls: Olive Morriss (Avoca) (1); Lily Sain (Ingleside) (2); Pearl Eaton (Lilli Pilli) (3), Lyla Freudenstein (Arrawarra Headland) (4),
U16s boys: Zeke Woollam (Bonny Hills) (1); Max Goold (Palm Beach) (2); Sandon Vowels (Stuarts Point) (3); Clement Piellard (Bondi Beach) (4)
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Seventy-seven young groms faced off in challenging conditions this weekend (November 13-15) at the Surf Reflections Junior Series on the New South Wales Mid North Coast with Coco Woolley, Max Goold, Olive Morriss and Zeke Woollam claiming wins on Sunday.
After the final heats at Nine Mile Beach, Tuncurry, organisers confirmed that Avoca surfer Olive Morris will join Hugo Spierings (Byron Bay), Alanni Morris (Central Coast) and Max Goold in the Reflections Emerging Athletes Team, with each receiving ongoing mentoring by professional surfer and former Newcastle Surfest champion Jackson Baker and Reflections Holidays accommodation.
The 2026 Surf Reflections Junior Series features three 5500-rated event on Surfing Australia’s National Series calendar and is hosted by Reflections, the largest holiday park group in NSW, and iconic surfing festival Surfest. The 2026 Series began in February at Bonny Hills, moved to Urunga in May, then Tuncurry for the final event this weekend.
On Friday, competitors from NSW, Queensland and Victoria gathered at Nine Mile Beach, with Surfest’s Warren Smith saying they performed strongly despite the tricky conditions.
"During the heats the conditions were very small - but then we got a bit of swell so that helped," Mr Smith said, adding: “The surfing today was fantastic for the conditions.”
The Surf Reflections Junior Series (Tuncurry) winners are:
U14s girls: Coco Woolley (Boomerang Beach) (1); Alanni Morris (North Shelly Beach, Central Coast) (2); Amarlie Watson (Ulladulla) (3); Gracie Harrison (Cronulla) (4)
U14s boys: Max Goold (Palm Beach) (1), Koa Messer (Woolgoolga) (2); Sonny Leong (3); Clive Morriss (Avoca) (4)
U16s girls: Olive Morriss (Avoca) (1); Lily Sain (Ingleside) (2); Pearl Eaton (Lilli Pilli) (3), Lyla Freudenstein (Arrawarra Headland) (4),
U16s boys: Zeke Woollam (Bonny Hills) (1); Max Goold (Palm Beach) (2); Sandon Vowels (Stuarts Point) (3); Clement Piellard (Bondi Beach) (4)
Mr Smith said the Surf Reflections Junior Series was critical in nurturing surfing talent in Australia, giving young surfers a chance to compete at their home breaks and have access to mentoring from former and present pro surfers Callum Robson, Matt Banting, Jarvis Earle, Jackson Baker and Trent Munro.
“The level of competition is moving from strength to strength and we are so proud of the way these kids are performing and conducting themselves, and the friendships they are making along the way.”
“The Reflections Emerging Athletes Team is incredibly helpful, too, because having mentorship takes them to the next level and that’s what we see after every contest – a spike in their ability and skill, and their commitment to the sport.”
Reflections CEO Nick Baker said the support from local councils, expertise of Surfest and the enthusiasm of the community had ensured the continued growth of the Series.
"We’re really proud to continue to work alongside our partners to bring this Series to regional New South Wales and support not just the development of young surfing careers but also local tourism. Above all, it’s great to see communities heading down to see the action and connecting in nature,” Mr Baker said.
Contact details:
Jack Antcliff (Surfest)
0402 171 263
Penelope Green (Reflections)
0437 144 526
