Born in 1999 in Torquay, Australia, the Rip Curl GromSearch is a competition for young surfers under 16 years of age. Competitions are held simultaneously in different regions around the world : Brazil, Australia, Indonesia, South Africa, New Zealand, USA and Europe, and culminate in the international final, which traditionally forms part of the legendary Rip Curl Pro Bell’s Beach in Australia (next edition April 2013).