Western Australia Minister for Tourism Paul Papalia

Western Australia Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan

Margaret River Pro Continues To Ride Championship Wave

Victor P Taffa

• Margaret River Pro to remain on Championship Tour until at least 2021
• World Surf League and State Government strike new sponsorship deal
• State Government, through Tourism WA, a proud sponsor of the Pro for more than 30 years

Margaret River Pro will retain its Championship Tour status following a deal between the World Surf League (WSL) and the State Government.

“Margaret River is one of Western Australia’s key tourist destinations, known around the world for magnificent surf, its premium food and wine, and its stunning natural assets including majestic forests and caves.” Minister for Tourism Paul Papalia said.

“Margaret River Pro not only injects money and creates jobs for the local economy, but it gives us the opportunity to showcase the region and the State to a global audience.”

Deal secures the event on the tour until at least 2021, with a further option for extension.

State Government, through Tourism Western Australia, has been a proud sponsor of the Margaret River Pro for more than 30 years. The event has been part of the WSL Championship Tour since 2014.

“Events such as the Margaret River Pro, provide the opportunity for local communities to promote their patch on the world stage as an attractive place to visit and a great place to live.” Minister for Regional Development Alannah MacTiernan said.

“Continuing to attract visitors to our regions through events, like the Margaret River Pro, will bring wider business and job opportunities to local communities, and greater prosperity to the region.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the biggest names in surfing have competed at past events, including:

• Mick Fanning,
• John John Florence,
• Stephanie Gilmore,
• Kelly Slater.

New deal will also include opportunities to showcase other parts of Western Australia’s coastline, through video content during the event’s broadcast.

 

Abbreviations:

WA                 Western Australia