Sunday, July 6th, Dbah Beach, South Gold Coast, Australia.
The third event of the Junior Men Rising Series wrapped up at Dbah Beach.
We now have a new Australian champ! It was an exciting day of competition, with semifinals and finals that showed these young surfers are the future of our sport.
The waves weren’t huge, but the level of surfing was still really impressive from the four riders remaining in the contest.
SEMIFINALS
The semifinals were super close, both decided by just tenths of a point, which just shows how high the level is for these young athletes.
Chase Thompson (Australia) vs. Kaito Sato (Japan)
The first heat of the day featured two excellent competitors. They battled it out until the final horn, but only one could advance to the big final. Chase Thompson took the win with a total score of 13.54. Kaito Sato, the Japanese rider, didn’t make it through but still finished in a well-deserved third place, showing his talent.
Bodi Hugin (Australia) vs. Ossian Mackenzie (Australia)
The second semifinal was decided by just half a point. Once again, Ossian Mackenzie from Australia delivered a solid performance, just like he did yesterday, surfing with incredible consistency. He won his heat with a score of 13.33 and made it to the final. His friend and fellow Aussie, Bodi Hugin, also surfed great, finishing with a score of 12.83. He just missed out on the final but earned a spot on the podium.
FINAL
Everything was set for an epic showdown between these young Aussie talents. It was a close, exciting final with both riders giving it their all, and it all came down to tiny details that kept the judges busy.
Ossian Mackenzie vs. Chase Thompson
As expected, it was a battle with both surfers pushing hard. Chase threw down an incredible air (7.17 points), but in the end, Ossian’s consistency paid off. Ossian connected with two good waves and finished with a total score of 13.83, earning him the title of new Future Pro’s champion. He was super happy about this big win, and we’re excited to see him on more podiums in the future.
So, the new champion of the Junior Men Rising Series at the Future Pro’s on the South Gold Coast is Ossian Mackenzie!
Official Results for Future Pro’s 2025
Junior Men Rising Series (IBC World Tour)
1st: Ossian Mackenzie (Australia)
2nd: Chase Thompson (Australia)
3rd: Kaito Sato (Japan)
3rd: Bodi Hugin (Australia)
Other category results (not counting towards the IBC circuit):
Cadets
1st: Ossian Mackenzie
2nd: Ollie Williams
3rd: Benji Taviani
4th: Archie Williams
Grommets
1st: Hardy Fletcher
2nd: Levi Taaffe
3rd: Frank Nutter
Super Grommets
1st: Van Taylor
2nd: Morrison Parker
3rd: Frank Nutter
4th: Noa Rowlands
We at IBC World Tour are super grateful and proud of the hard work from the entire Future Pro’s staff in this new collaboration with IBC. Thanks also to the sponsors, partners, and all the athletes — they’re the backbone of these events.
We hope to see many of these riders in upcoming IBC World Tour events or at the big final in Gran Canaria’s Frontón King, Canary Islands, Spain, in October.
This amazing event wouldn’t be possible without the passionate efforts of promoter Silas Ganciar and the Gold Coast Bodyboard Club team, with major support from the City of Gold Coast, Inverted Bodyboard, Dan Leyshon, O’Neill, Sunzapper, Lids Bodyboarding, Surf Lakes, Amazon Power, and Youriding.
Next stop for the IBC World Tour is Morocco, from August 11-17, for the first-ever Everyday Mehdya Junior Men Rising Series.
THANKS!
Follow the action on social media:
- Instagram: @gold_coast_bodyboard_club, @future_pros_youth_festival, @ibcworld_tour
- Facebook: Gold Coast Bodyboard Club
Naming Rights:
@cityofgoldcoast
Presenting Rights:
@invertedbb
@dan_leyshon_
Sponsors:
@sunzapper
@pridebodyboards
@lidsbodyboarding
Supporters:
@amazonpower
@gail.oneill.div14
@surf_lakes
@youridinggames
@lauragerbermp
@mantrahotels
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