The Glenelg Sprint Challenge is Surf Life Saving SA’s premier Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series event.
The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series will bring together the best surf sport athletes from across the globe, uniting them in a series of high-stakes competitions that celebrate the sport’s rich heritage while embracing its future.
In its third year running, the 2025 Glenelg Sprint Challenge offers a thrilling and elevated competition, with 7,000 points and over $30,000 worth of prize money to be won!
19 - 20 December 2025, Glenelg Beach
World Ocean Series 7,000 Point Series Event
Over $30,000 Prize Pool
Events
The Glenelg Sprint Challenge will see U13, U15, U17 and Open athletes compete in the following categories:
SWIM
BOARD
SKI
IRON
CAMERON & TAPLIN RELAYS
‘DASH FOR CASH’ SKINS RACING
Event schedule
Friday December 19
Proposed start time of 4:00pm
Events include open iron heats and semis, and open ‘Dash-for-Cash’ super sprints.
Saturday December 20
Start time of 9:00am
Events include swim, board, ski, iron + board, ski, cameron and taplin relays
National Broadcast / Livestream Finals Package
Entry details
Open: $66 for first event + $5.50 per additional event
U13 - U17: $44 for first event + $5.50 per additional event
Fri 19 Dec – Open Iron Heats & Open Super Sprint Dash for Cash
These events are for Open eligible athletes only. No U17, U15 or U13 events will be run on Friday evening.
Sat 20 Dec – Main Program
All age-groups as per program.
GSC ACCOMMODATION OFFER AT THE GEORGE GLENELG!
We’ve partnered with Taplin Real Estate to offer an exclusive discount at their new hotel, The George, based in a prime position at Glenelg.
They’re offering 15% off the booking price for anyone competing in or attending the Glenelg Sprint Challenge this year.
Use promo code SPRINTCHALLENGE during the online booking process at www.georgeglenelg.com.au.
About the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series
The Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series is the pinnacle of surf sports.
The iconic Summer of Surf has officially rebranded its premier race series to the Shaw and Partners World Ocean Series, marking a transformative moment in the world of surf sports. This strategic rebranding is set to elevate the series to new heights, reflecting its ambitious vision of becoming a premier, truly global surf sports series.
The Summer of Surf has been dedicated to running the world’s best surf sport events for the past decade. Founded in 2011 by Trent Goulding to create additional racing opportunities for athletes, the mantra has remained the same – By Athletes, For Athletes.
Beginning with a seven event series and a $30,000 prize pool, the Summer of Surf has gone from strength to strength, making rapid advancements in technology, athlete racing experience, content creation and gaining significant sponsor support to the point the Summer of Surf can proudly claim the title of the richest Surf Sports Series in the World, all broadcast live on 7plus.
