EVENT INFO
IT'S TIME TO GET INVOLVED!
The third season of the O'Neill Rookie Rippers social media comp is back on. Enter now for a chance to become part of the team! Rookie Rippers offers private, hands-on surf coaching and video analysis with team challenges & activities. The sixteen lucky winners will have the chance to elevate their skills and take their surfing to the next level, mentored by Team O’Neill athletes and world-class coaches. We’re looking for junior surfers from all over Europe (and the UK) between the ages of 12 and 16. Post your best single-wave surf videos(s) and enter now!
The top videos will advance to the final round, where our Team O'Neill athletes will then select the winners to surf under their team flags!
Only one team will be crowned as The Rookie Rippers champions, and two surfers will earn a year's sponsorship, joining Team O’Neill!
Don't miss out!
TEAM CAPTAINS & COACHES
ROOKIE RIPPERS WEEKEND DETAILS
WHEN
Thursday 17th October to Sunday 20th October 2024
WHERE
Undisclosed Wave Pool – To Be Revealed!
O'NEILL WILL ARRANGE
– Access to WavePool facilities
– Personalised competition jersey
– Accommodation
– Catering
– Athletes
– Staff
– Judges
– Airport transfer
– Prizes & Goodies
*The 16 winners must arrange their own flights/travel to and from the airport closest to the wave pool; we will arrange the pick-ups.
HOW TO ENTER
Follow us on Instagram and TikTok.
Share your best single-wave surf videos and tag @oneilleurope (Instagram) or @oneillofficial (TikTok).
Use the hashtag #RookieRippers.
Make sure to complete the entrance form below! *If you don't fill out this form, your entry will not be included in the judging rounds. *
Boost your chances by entering twice; everyone can enter a maximum of 2 times.
ENTER NOW
Rookie Rippers
EVENT RECAP OCTOBER 2023
16 of the best Groms across Europe joined O'Neill Rookie Rippers last October at The Wave in Bristol, UK. A unique opportunity to be mentored by some of the best athletes in the world. In this edition, Johanne Defay and Jordy Smith each drafted a team of Groms to go head to head in challenges crafted by world-class surf coaches, Philippe Malvaux and Ben Skinner. Out of the water, Groms received training, video analysis of their sessions, mindset advice and lots of Q&A time with the Pros.
The jam-packed weekend allowed the team to build stronger relationships with our distributors, the local core surf community and the future of surfing. Team Johanne took the cake for winning the most points, and two lucky Groms were crowned MVP. Next year, they will become Team O'Neill's sponsored riders. Cheers to everyone who helped make this event a success! Keep your eyes open for upcoming opportunities. Filmed by Sam Light and James Symmonds. Edited by Sam Light.
