The 2025 Australian Para Surfing Titles and BrightSky Australian Pro Adaptive Surf Championships Presented by Forward Ability Support are set to take over Byron Bay from March 23 – 30, 2025. As the first leg on the Association of Adaptive Surfing Professionals (AASP) World Tour, The Adaptive Pro will showcase the incredible skill and determination of adaptive surfers from across Australia and around the world. The competition celebrates resilience, inclusivity, and the transformative power of sport, bringing an incredible energy to the coastal hub of Byron Bay.
While the spotlight shines on the inspirational adaptive surfers, the event is more than a competition. The week will feature a FREE ‘Come and Try’ clinic supported by Surfing Australia and presented by Macquarie Sports, welcoming more people into the sport, and creating an unforgettable experience for athletes and spectators.
Come and Try Day offers an exciting opportunity for new participants with a disability to experience the joy of surfing and be inspired to compete one day! To get involved, sign up HERE.
Event Manager, Six-time world champion and adaptive surfing legend Mark “Mono” Stewart is equally thrilled to see the event return to Byron Bay: “It’s one thing to talk up your hometown on the world stage, but it’s another to show it off in all its glory. Bringing the many friends I’ve made to Byron Bay has been a highlight of my career, and I hope our event will inspire other people with a disability to give surfing a go.”
Competition kicks off with highly anticipated Parade of Nations on Sunday, March 23, which will see competitors from around the world march through Byron Bay’s streets, followed by a Welcome to Country, the Official Opening Ceremony, and the unifying ‘Pouring of the Sands’ ritual.
See Event Schedule below:
March 23rd – Sunday: Parade of Nations, Opening Ceremony and Mixing of the Sands Ritual.
March 24th – Monday: Australian Para Surfing Titles Commence.
Tuesday, March 25th – 12 PM: “Come and Try” Day – Hosted by Surfing Australia and Macquarie Sports.
Wednesday, March 26th: BrightSky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships Event heats begin.
Saturday, March 29th: Pro Event Semi-Finals.
Sunday, March 30th: Pro Event Grand Finals.
Sunday, March 30th: Official Presentation Night at Byron Bay Services Club.
The BrightSky Australian Pro Adaptive Surfing Championships Presented by Forward Ability Support is a testament to the strength and resilience of adaptive athletes. It is an event that not only showcases the highest level of competition but also inspires greater inclusivity in the sport of surfing.
For more information, please visit www.adaptivesurfproaustralia.com.
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