Southern Cross University Crowned 2024 Nationals Surfing Champions

After three days of competition, Southern Cross University (SCU) dominated the 2024 Nationals Surfing championships, winning the Teams Challenge, the Overall Women’s title, and being crowned the Overall Champions. The University of Technology Sydney also had everyone’s attention, taking home the men’s title. This marks SCU’s impressive 10th overall championship win.

The championships, held on the beautiful Sunshine Coast, attracted over 90 student-athletes from across Australia. Proudly supported by event partners, Sunshine Coast Council and Surfing Queensland, the event showcased the best of university surfing talent in the country.

UniSport Australia General Manager – National Sport Program, Christine Voge, was pleased to see students travel across the country to compete at the glorious Alexandra Headland Beach on the Sunshine Coast.

“Lovely Sunshine Coast weather, great surf conditions and high spirits from all competitors was a true highlight of this year’s event. Congratulations to SCU for their 2024 Surfing championship title and all the winners and competitors across the 3 days of competition. It was very encouraging to see the event grow to over 90 student athletes and big thank you to Surfing Queensland for their on the ground deliver of this year’s event again and ongoing partnership with UniSport Australia.” said Voge.

The event also celebrated individual accomplishments. Unisport would like to acknowledge the student-athletes who excelled in their respective categories. Congratulations to the following champions:

· Men’s Shortboard Champion – Kyan Falvey, Southern Cross University

· Women’s Shortboard Champion – Mia Huppatz, Southern Cross University

· Men’s Longboard Champion – Sam Williams, Edith Cowan University

· Women’s Longboard Champion – Poppy Mergler, Southern Cross University

· Teams Challenge – Southern Cross University

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About UniSport

UniSport Australia (UniSport) is the peak body for university sport in Australia. 43 universities are members of UniSport, representing a population of over one million students. UniSport’s ambition is to become an integral partner to Australian universities and to deliver an outstanding student experience at our national intervarsity competitions.

More information on UniSport: www.unisport.com.au

For more information please contact:

Christine Vogue

General Manager – National Sport Program

Mobile: 0412 930 457

Email: Christine.vogue@unisport.com.au