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World Surf League x Bond University

Take an exclusive Backstage Tour

Explore the inner workings of an international surfing competition.

As the Official Higher Education Partner of the World Surf League Australia, Bond University is proud to invite year 11 and 12 students to take an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of one of international surfing's biggest events.

During a backstage tour, you will explore the athlete spaces, judging area, media and broadcast area and operations control room, then enjoy watching surfing royalty battle it out from the best seats in the house.

This experience offers front-row seats to a full lineup of careers from sport management to marketing, events, exercise and sports science, business, journalism, film and television and project management. A Bond University representative will be on site to answer any questions you have about Bond. 

As the Official Higher Education Partner of WSL Australia, Bond students have an even greater access to internship opportunities across all facets of the organisation, including Sport ManagementSports Science, Event Management, Marketing and Film and Television

This is an exclusive event and places are strictly limited. Register an expression of interest below. 

Backstage tours for 2025 will open soon. 

Bells Beach WSL event

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Margaret River Pro

Surfers Point, Margaret River, WA

Date: Saturday, 17 May - Sunday, 18 May 2025

Time: 11am & 1pm

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Gold Coast Pro

Snapper Rocks, Gold Coast, QLD

Date: Saturday, 3 May - Monday, 5 May 2025 and Saturday, 10 May - Sunday, 11 May 2025 

Time: 9am, 11am & 1pm 

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Newcastle Surfest

North Narrabeen, NSW

Date: Saturday, 7 June - Sunday, 8 June

Time: 11am & 1pm

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Rip Curl Pro Bells Beach

Bells Beach, VIC

Date: Saturday, 19 April - Sunday, 20 April 2025 and Friday, 25 April - Sunday, 27 April 2025

Time: 11am & 1pm

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