Victorian Boardrider clubs are preparing for battle as the second stop on the Australian Boardriders Battle series heads to Phillip Island this Sunday.

The 13th season of the acclaimed series will see the search for the country’s best boardriding clubs continue with a raft of pro, ex-pro and local battlers set to represent their club.

Nine clubs are set to compete in the event from across Victoria including reigning champs Peninsula, Phillip Island as well as Torquay, Jan Juc and 13th Beach all doing battle for the three spots available for Victorian teams in the Australia Boardriders Battle Grand Final to be held at Queensland’s iconic Burleigh Heads in March 2026.

Peninsula Surfriders Club president, Joel Reid, is looking forward to another fierce battle against old rivals.

“Peninsula Surfriders are fired up for the ABB,” said Reid. “We believe it’s the ultimate proving ground for boardrider clubs across the country. We love the camaraderie with our fellow clubs and can’t wait for October 5th. Let’s go!”

Clubs will nominate a team of five of their best surfers including; 2x Open Males, 1x Open Female, 1x Over-35 Master (male or female) and 1x Under-18 junior (male or female), who will compete in an exciting and dynamic ‘tag team’ format.

The Australian Boardriders Battle will kick off at approximately 9am on Sunday after an 8.30am team managers meeting, with finals wrapping up by early afternoon. Live scores and schedule can be found online via www.surfingvic.com/live