Dickies Street Wear
Usher Cup sponsor, Dickies, has been at the forefront of the work-wear and Street apparel industry for over 9 decades.
The three-day event will include the best male and female surfers from board rider clubs from Coffs Harbour to Noosa.
Snapper Rocks and D-Bah have been selected as the perfect locations for the event this year, with the final location to be determined based on conditions. The event will coexist with normal public activities on the day.
The purpose of the event is to recognise the grass roots of club surfing and to unite our board riding clubs. We aim to encourage and support the clubs by promoting junior programs and support male/female equality.
The event will provide the opportunity for our young surfers to compete after a long period of absence due to the COVID crisis.
Surfers will compete against each other as individuals and at a club level. Individuals will also be award throughout the event where creative talent is spotted.
Theodore Vairaktaris
Event Co-Founder
As a successful business owner and entrepreneur, Theodore is an unstoppable force of nature. His passion and never-say-die attitude separates him from people with ideas that never come to fruition. Theodore built the Usher Group from the ground up. He created a culture in the organisation that not only embodies his mindset but also inspires the employees, customers and stakeholders to realise the ambition inherent in that mindset.
As a Gold Coast local, Theo has always had a close attachment to surfing and love of the ocean. For him surfing and being in the ocean is the personification of life. Some waves are worth chasing and riding; some are worth passing. Some waves provide you with an amazing ride, while others leave you wondering. But some days they may not come at all. Most importantly, surfing and the ocean makes you feel alive and part of an amazing journey.
“Our goal is to recognise the grass roots of club surfing and in doing so, unite board riding clubs from Coffs Harbour to Noosa Heads. Equally important, we’re aiming to promote an event that encourages male/female equality.”
Wayne ‘Rabbit’ Bartholomew
Event Director Wayne “Rabbit”
Bartholomew is the Godfather of Australian Surfing. His contribution to the sport unsurpassed by any other. His epic 1978 World Title just the tip of the iceberg representing his near half century career in competition, coaching and administration from grassroots to elite level. He has been involved in a multitude of governing bodies and a successful lobbyist, advocating the importance of surfing and protecting our waves. As Surfing Australia’s National Coaching Director from 1993 to 1998, Rabbit played a big part in the careers of many of the country’s best surfers.
His passion for surfing began at 12 years of age and to this day, is as unwavering as the ocean. His natural talent and drive thrust him into the pro surfing scene in the mid-1970s, winning a world title in 1978 and rating top five in the world for eight consecutive years on the pro tour.
From pro surfer to mentor and coach, Rabbit’s fervour for the sport kept him touring until the late 1980’s. When he hung up the comp rashie he founded the Wayne Bartholomew Academy of Surfing, investing his time into mentoring future legends of the sport such as Mark Occhilupo, Dean Morrison and Jay Phillips.
In a testament to his dedication, Rabbit was deservingly appointed a member of the Order of Australia AM in 2009 and Gold Coast Sportsman of the Year in 1977, 1978 and 1984.
Rabbit is a life member and former president (1987 to 2002) of his beloved Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club
Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club
Snapper Rocks Surfriders Club plays host to this year’s Usher Cup. Its undoubtedly one of the most stunning destinations in Queensland with picture perfect beaches and unique surfing conditions. It takes a special formula for a club to be at the top competitive level over a thirty-year period. This amazing club is pedigree to eleven world champions.
Coolangatta, Queensland, 4225, Australia
Host Club President Jay Phillips
Jay Phillips is one of the most naturally talented surfers to emerge from the surf-crazed town of Coolangatta. From his stellar career as an all-conquering junior to his current role as respected Snapper Rocks Surfriders club elder and free-surfing standout, Jay has inspired generations of surfers with his talent and charisma. Jay emerged from the quiet backwater of Fingal just down the coast, with a long family history in the region. He soon migrated north to the famed point breaks of the southern Gold Coast, where he honed his flamboyant style on those long groomed walls.
21 board rider clubs will host regional qualifying events to determine the 3 best males and 1 best female surfers. Each club will receive $300 to hold their Clubs entrant trials.
The male event will run over two days. A total of 96 male competitors, 3 male surfers from each club plus 30 local wildcards and 3 sponsor wildcards.
The Female event will run over one day. A total of 48 female competitors, 1 female per club plus 24 local wildcards and 3 sponsor wildcards.
The competition format is based on highest score individual, highest score club and expression sessions.
Individual prizes will be given to competitors for.
o The Highest Score
o The Best Aerial
o Most Creative
o Best Spirit of Usher Cup.
Males and females will receive equal prize money. A whopping $30,000 in prize money all up donated by Usher Group, including $5,000 for both the first prize male and female winners
The winning Club receives $3,000 in prize money. The criteria is based on the top two male scores and top female competitor scores combined.
The winning club will hold the perpetual trophy for the entire year. Each year, the new recipient is added to the trophy.
Usher Cup sponsor, Dickies, has been at the forefront of the work-wear and Street apparel industry for over 9 decades.
Usher Cup sponsor, Baxta Industries, was born from the desire to provide an outstanding alternative to the commercial paint and render industry, to break monopolies, and create competition.
Usher Cup sponsor, King Brown Pomade are an Australian owned and produced collection of modern classic male grooming products that embody quality and tradition.
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