Tube hounds across the globe are being encouraged to start 2025 by going barrel hunting as part of an online competition which runs until 31st March. Entries will be judged by Joel Parkinson, Mark Occhilupo, Dean Morrison, Bruce Irons and Colleen Deane. Winners from each divisions, including the filmers, will be in with the chance to win a number of prizes including, cash, trips abroad, surf equipment and more.
The Cooly Kids Classic Keg Contest, run by well-known surf filmer Simon ‘Shagga’ Saffigna, follows on from the success of the Only One MP Classic Cutback Comp which Shagga ran earlier this year.
Anyone can enter. All you have to do is post your best barrel clip to Instagram and collaborate with @coolykids.surf on the post. You can enter as many times as you wish.
Check out the divisions and the prizes below:
| Division | Prize |
| Under 10 Boys and Girls | TBA |
| Under 16 Boys | Seven night stay for two at Telo Beach House |
| Under 16 Girls | $3,000 accommodation voucher for Ocean Plaza Resort |
| Open Women’s | Seven night stay at Latitude Zero Surf Resorts |
| Open Men’s | Seven night stay at Latitude Zero Surf Resorts |
| Masters Women’s | Five night stay at Komune Bali |
| Masters Men’s | Eleven night boat trip aboard Orca Laut Charters in the Ments |
The winning filmer in each division will also receive a $300 Euro luggage voucher from DB Journey. The surfer who wins the best overall keg throughout the contest will also win $5,000 AUD on top of their division prize. The overall winning filmer will take home an eleven night boat trip aboard the Orca Laut Charters in the Ments.
With just under two months of the comp window left, there’s no better time to get out there and chase down some swells and go tube hunting. For an idea of what you’re up against, check out the January entries below:
