Surf Reflections Junior Series – Powered by Surfest
Get ready for top-shelf youth surfing, sunshine, live music, tasty street food and all round good vibes.
Previously known as the Cadet Cup, Surf Reflections Junior Series draws the hottest teen surfing talent from around Australia. Powered by Surfest, this epic surfing comp has fast become one of the premium surf events on the east coast of Australia.
In 2026, the Surf Reflections Junior Series – powered by Surfest is now expanding to 3 prime locations for even more surfing goodness!
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Upcoming Surf Reflections Junior Series Events
Surf Reflections Junior Series is back at Bonny Hills in 2026 with our friends at Surfest Newcastle! When: 6-8 February 2026
Now with a third location, Surf Reflections Junior Series, will be held at Hungry Head Beach. Dates: 8-10 May 2026
Now in its second year, Surf Reflections Junior Series, will be held at Nine Mile Beach, Tuncurry. Dates: 13-15 November 2026
More details
How it works:
Each event in the series is a standalone competition — surfers can join one or chase the whole tour. At the end of the series, champions in each age group will be crowned based on overall performance.
Entry
Entries are limited and will be seeded by Surfing Australia’s rolling seeded format. The competition will also include the Surfing Australia Second Chance Draw, giving competitors one extra opportunity to advance before elimination.
Entry fee: $165 (GST incl.)
Once you sign up for the comp, call our reservation team on 02 4086 5007 or email surf@reflectionsholiday.com.au and we will credit your account by $50. If you stay during any of the events you automatically get an extra $50 stay credit.
Prizes
Proudly sponsored by Reflections Holidays, each division offers $1,000 prizemoney. Then series champions are offered $2,500 in accommodation credit and prizes each for standout performances across all events. T&Cs Apply.
Divisions
- Under 14 Boys & Girls
- Under 16 Boys & Girls
All the action from Bonny Hills 2025
The 2025 Reflections Cadet Cup at Rainbow Beach, Bonny Hills, saw 85 of NSW’s best young surfers hit the waves for a weekend of gritty competition and good vibes. Despite some pretty tough conditions, with strong north-east swells and winds stirred up by tropical cyclone Alfred, the kids showed incredible skill, surf smarts, and determination.
Surfest director Warren Smith said the challenging surf really put everyone to the test, but the young surfers’ talent and attitude stood out, impressing judges and lifeguards all weekend. And the winners were:
- Under 12 Girls – Cleo Beesley (1, Lennox Head), Sage White (2, Moonee Beach) Rosie Barron (3, Byron Bay), Hazel Ralston (4, Woolgoogla)
- U12 Boys – Maverick Magugan (1, Avalon), Jaya Suhendra (2, Byron Bay ), Jack Yarrow (3, Merewether), Lachlan Pye (4, Dee Why)
- Under 14 Girls – Lily White (1, Blairgowrie), Coco Woolley (2, Boomerang Beach), Shelby O’Rourke (3, Woodburn), Charlee Walker (4, Lennox Head)
- U14 Boys – Harry Stephens (Port Macquarie), Mack Ringis (Highfields), Tymen Spierings (3, North Bondi), Sonny Leong (4, Cronulla)
- Under 16 Girls – Mali Adam (1, Byron Bay), Indi Vaughan (2, Bateau Bay), Jessie Silver (3, Fairlight), Lily McCaull (4, Anna Bay)
- U16 Boys – Joey Silk (Crescent Head), Kade Kelly (Newcastle), Rio Luther Barr (Bundagen), Jacob Sheehan (Bronte)
2025 in action
Nurturing local talent and communities
"As an organisation we believe that life’s better outside and our partnership with Surfest in the Cadet Cup is an obvious way to not only nurture local surfing talent but also create awesome events at the beach, allowing participants and spectators to join in the action"
Nick Baker - CEO