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The Australian Longboard Surfing Open (ALSO) is the premier international longboard surfing and festival event in New South Wales with it home being Kingscliff Beach that is located on the far North Coast of NSW. ALSO represents a unique five day differentiated surfing festival model with no near equivalents. ALSO consists of a range of family, social and sporting activities for everyone to be a part of. ALSO is proudly supported by our partners at Destination New South Wales (DNSW) the Tweed Shire Council (TSC), corporate and festival partners.
This multi-day surfing event attracts competitors, spectators and media Australia wide and internationally. The competition programme has a focus on gender equity and includes, Open men’s and women’s professional longboard, Amateur men’s and women’s longboard, All-age amateur divisions (Juniors to Golden Oldies)
The surfing event structure is augmented with a variety of festival activities that combined enhances the social atmosphere creating a pleasurable collective program for participants, visitors and local community to partake in and enjoy. Vision:Our longboard surfing festival will be fun and entertaining for tourists and locals alike.Mission:Our world-class surfing event and festival program will boost the economy of the Tweed Region, while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle in an area of enduring natural beauty. Tourists and local visitors will be treated to an atmosphere proving fun and entertainment for all ages. The community spirit and social vitality of the area will be showcased, and all visitors will be able to explore the fascinating cultural heritage of the region.Our Core Values:1. Respect: For our traditional and present longboard surfing culture, for gender equality, one another2. Inclusiveness: Openness to diverse participation, personal contribution and effort.3. Teamwork: Common goals, different roles, collaborative action, shared accountability and rewards.4. Professionalism: Honest, Integrity and transparency.5. Service: We partner with our communities in the spirit of collaboration to provide services and expertise.
This multi-day surfing event attracts competitors, spectators and media Australia wide and internationally. The competition programme has a focus on gender equity and includes, Open men’s and women’s professional longboard, Amateur men’s and women’s longboard, All-age amateur divisions (Juniors to Golden Oldies)
The surfing event structure is augmented with a variety of festival activities that combined enhances the social atmosphere creating a pleasurable collective program for participants, visitors and local community to partake in and enjoy. Vision:Our longboard surfing festival will be fun and entertaining for tourists and locals alike.Mission:Our world-class surfing event and festival program will boost the economy of the Tweed Region, while promoting a healthy, active lifestyle in an area of enduring natural beauty. Tourists and local visitors will be treated to an atmosphere proving fun and entertainment for all ages. The community spirit and social vitality of the area will be showcased, and all visitors will be able to explore the fascinating cultural heritage of the region.Our Core Values:1. Respect: For our traditional and present longboard surfing culture, for gender equality, one another2. Inclusiveness: Openness to diverse participation, personal contribution and effort.3. Teamwork: Common goals, different roles, collaborative action, shared accountability and rewards.4. Professionalism: Honest, Integrity and transparency.5. Service: We partner with our communities in the spirit of collaboration to provide services and expertise.
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