Membership
The Ballina Malibu club currently has 32 members
of diverse ages and surfing abilities. The majority of members
are in their late 30's to mid 50's and have surfed their whole
lives. Collectively they have an extensive knowledge of surfing
and survival in the ocean.
New Members
The Ballina Malibu Club is always keen to attract
new members. Whether you are looking to raise the level of your
surfing through friendly competition, or to increase your social
involvement through participation in local sport, membership of
the Ballina Malibu Club is an easy and affordable solution. The
only criteria is that you must have a longboard over 9' in length.
The "Point-Score" Competition
Club competition rounds are held on the first
Sunday of each month (except January) at Flat Rock just north
of Ballina. The competition operates using the "Point Score
System". Each round the attending members are drawn into
4 man heats lasting 20 minutes where the best 2 waves rank the
surfers. Surfers surf twice on the day, the first time to rank
them into 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, or 4ths, the second time to rank them
within the 1sts, 2nds, 3rds, or 4ths. Points are awarded as follows:
- First in Firsts = 24 points
- Second in Firsts = 23
- Third in Firsts = 22
- Fourth in Firsts = 21
- First in Seconds = 20
- Second in Seconds = 19
- Third in Seconds = 18
- etc etc
The great benefit of the Point Score system is
it rewards attendance. Quite simply the more often you turn up
the more likely you are to do well in the annual result. It's
not solely about surfing ability, commitment counts.
The Social Scene
Club competition rounds usually finish with a
social get together over a few cold beers on the beach. Club social
events are programmed each year and are generally held on Friday
evenings at various hotels and restaurants in the local area two
weeks after each competition event. See the calendar
page for dates and times.
And of course, outside of competition rounds
it's always great to paddle out into the surf and see other members,
it just makes you feel at home.
Joining
The annual membership fee is $50. This fee covers
your monthly competition entry fees, morning tea during each comp
round, and the annual presentation evening.
To find out more about the club you are welcome
to turn up at Flat Rock at 7:00am on any competition day. See
the calendar page
for dates and times.
To join the club simply download and complete
a Member
Application form then either mail your completed form to Ballina
Malibu Club, PO Box 1277, Ballina NSW 2478, or Email to info@ballinamalibuclub.org
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