SPOGOMI – Rubbish Pick Up Competition – Manly Beach

SPOGOMI Australia 2025: Clean Up Manly Beach & Win a Trip to Japan! 🇯🇵

Turn Beach Cleanup Into Competition – The Most Earth-Friendly Sport is Back!

📅 Saturday, August 30, 2025⏰ 9:30am – 12:30pm📍 Manly Beach, Sydney💰 FREE Entry – All Ages Welcome

🌊 What is SPOGOMI?

SPOGOMI transforms ordinary beach cleanup into an exhilarating competitive sport! Teams race against time to collect the most rubbish, earning points based on quantity and type of waste collected. It’s not just about winning – every piece of trash you pick up prevents ocean pollution and makes a real difference for our planet.

The Challenge: 1 hour. 1 designated area. Maximum impact.

The Ultimate Prize

WIN A TRIP TO JAPAN! The winning team will represent Australia at The Nippon Foundation SPOGOMI World Cup 2025 in Tokyo this November, competing against teams from 20+ countries for the global championship!

How to Participate

🔸 TEAMS OF 3 – Grab your friends, family, or colleagues🔸 SOLO PARTICIPANTS – We’ll match you with other eco-warriors🔸 ALL AGES – Kids under 18 need adult supervision🔸 30 TEAMS MAX – Register early to secure your spot!

Why Join SPOGOMI?

✅ Make a Real Impact – Every 5 minutes, 1+ tonne of plastic enters Australian waterways✅ Community Fun – Connect with like-minded environmental champions✅ Stunning Location – Experience iconic Manly Beach while protecting it✅ Global Movement – Join thousands worldwide in this environmental sport✅ Celebrity Support – Ambassador Ky Hurst (Australian ironman champion & dual Olympic swimmer)

Event Details

What’s Included:

• Equipment and safety briefing
• Refereed competition with official scoring
• Community celebration and prizes
• Professional event photography
• Contribution to marine conservation

FREE REGISTER:

https://meditationhq.com.au/spogomi/

Requirements:

• Australian citizen/resident with valid passport (expiring after May 2026)
• Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes
• Sun protection and water bottle
• Enthusiasm for environmental action!

Critical Ocean Facts

• 80% of marine litter originates from cities like ours
• Plastic takes 20-600 years to break down
• By 2050, ocean plastic may outweigh fish
• Only 12% of Australia’s plastic waste gets recycled

Your participation isn’t just competition – it’s conservation in action!
“Let’s Show the World How Aussies Clean Up!”

After the phenomenal success of our 2023 inaugural tournament, SPOGOMI Australia is back and bigger than ever. Join fellow environmental champions in this unique sport that combines competition, community, and conservation.

Ready to make waves? Register now – spots are limited to 30 teams!

🔗 More Info: meditationhq.com.au/spogomi📧 Questions: Contact event organizers via Eventbrite

SPOGOMI: Where environmental action meets competitive spirit. Every piece counts. Every team matters. Every ocean thanks you.