Brooke began to compete in amateur competitions in 1990 where she was crowned the Queensland amateur surfing title as well as the Australian National Title. Following her graduation from high school in 1995 she entered the pro ranks and finished her rookie season with a #13 overall ranking on the woman's tour. She was named the 1995 Women's Rookie of the Year.
Brooke began participating in amateur competitions in 1990, where she won both the Queensland amateur surfing title and the Australian National Title. After graduating from high school in 1995, she entered professional competition and ended her rookie season with a #13 ranking on the women's tour. She was named Women's Rookie of the Year for 1995.