SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR TITLES SEES SIX NEW AUSSIE CHAMPS CROWNED ON FINAL DAY OF COMPETITION.

ABOVE: Thanks to a near-perfect 9.33 wave score, Molly Picklum was able to gain the upper hand against her opposition to claim victory in the Under-16 Girls final. Picklum executed a chain of gigantic backside snaps to post the aforementioned score (the highest score of the day).

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Steve Conti / Surfing NSW. Social: @steve_conti_images / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

Six new Australian Champions crowned on final day of the Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Titles.
NSW surfers claim three titles while Qld land two titles and Vic claim one.
Conditions: Windy four-to-five foot waves.
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WARRAIN BEACH, CULBURRA BEACH (Saturday, 2 December 2017): The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles has concluded today with six new Australian champions being crowned in sizey four-to-five foot surf at Warrain Beach.

Noah Stocca (Peregian, Qld) will be taking an Aussie Title back to the Sunshine Coast, thanks to an impressive performance in the Under-18 Boys. Stocca showed little restraint in the punchy surf, hammering giant sections with gusto to post a 7.93 scoring wave and a 7.00. West Australian surfer Cyrus Cox (Margaret River, WA) remained hot on Stocca’s heels over the duration of the final, but was unable to find the 7.93 score needed to take the win.

Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) still seemed to be carrying the same momentum she had when she took out the recent Phillip Island Pro WSL Qualifying Series event, bagging herself the Under-18 Girls Australian Title. Harrison attacked the punchy lefthanders in her heat to be rewarded with a 14.00 heat total which gave her the upper hand against fellow Queensland competitor Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld) who took out second place.

Grayson Hinrichs (Bondi, NSW) became the first male surfer from Sydney’s eastern suburbs to take out an Australian Junior Title since Bronte’s Tom Whittaker back in 1996 when he claimed the Under-16 Boys final today. Hinrichs gained the edge over his fellow competitors in the exciting final thanks to an outstanding 15.33 two-wave heat total. Event standouts Seth Van-Haeften (Margaret River, WA), Arch Whiteman (Mona Vale, NSW) and Codie Jeffery (Newhaven, Vic) all remained within striking distance over the duration of the final, but were unable to find the excellent scoring waves required to steal the victory.

Thanks to a near-perfect 9.33 wave score, Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach, NSW) was able to gain the upper hand against her opposition to claim victory in the Under-16 Girls final. Picklum executed a chain of gigantic backside snaps to post the aforementioned score (the highest score of the day), followed by a 6.37 to round out her 15.70 two-wave heat total. The heat total meant that Sage Goldsbury (Cape Woolamai, Vic), Emma Cattlin (Yallingup, WA) and Raya Campbell (Coolangatta, Qld) all required excellent scoring waves to take away Picklum’s lead.

Jarvis Earle (Cronulla, NSW) showed the same level of promise seen from prominent Cronulla goofy-footers like Connor O’Leary, Andy King, Richard Marsh, Gary Green and Mark Occhilupo, when he took out the Under-14 Boys division. Earle posted an excellent 8.67 scoring wave for an extraordinary left-hander, which he proceeded to smash apart and link together a chain of innovative turns and snaps. When the heat wrapped up, Earle got the nod with 14.67 heat total to claim the win against West Australian native Solomon Pogue-Englert (Gracetown, WA) who notched up a valiant 14.06 total and finished in second.

Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads, Vic) posted an impressive 14.34 heat total to take victory in the Under-14 Girls division. Harrison surfed well beyond her years in the final, nailing an eclectic mix of backside turns to take the win ahead of Queensland’s Grace Kama (Elanora, Qld) who claimed the runner-up position.

All results can be found at www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

Prime location for the event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

Results:
Under-18 Boys
1 – Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld)
2 – Cyrus Cox (Margaret River, WA)
3 – Max McGuigan (Maroubra, NSW)
4 – Jack Haslau (Margaret River, WA)

Under-18 Girls
1 – Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld)
2 – Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld)
3 – Kiara Meredith (Barrack Heights, NSW)
4 – Anna Toohey (Sunshine Coast, Qld)

Under-16 Boys
1 – Grayson Hinrichs (Bondi, NSW)
2 – Seth Van-Haeften (Margaret River, WA)
3 – Arch Whiteman (Mona Vale, NSW)
4 – Codie Jeffery (Newhaven, Vic)

Under-16 Girls
1 – Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach, NSW)
2 – Sage Goldsbury (Cape Woolamai, Vic)
3 – Emma Cattlin (Yallingup, WA)
4 – Raya Campbell (Coolangatta, Qld)

Under-14 Boys
1 – Jarvis Earle (Cronulla, NSW)
2 – Solomon Pogue-Englert (Gracetown, WA)
3 – Touma Cameron (Suffolk Park, NSW)
4 – Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld)

Under-14 Girls
1 – Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads, Vic)
2 – Grace Kama (Elanora, Qld)
3 – Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW)
4 – Lilliana Bowrey (Tewantin, Qld)

SCHOOL CHAMPIONS CROWNED ON DAY SIX OF SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES AT CULBURRA BEACH.

01/12/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25029526

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SCHOOL CHAMPIONS CROWNED ON DAY SIX OF SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES AT CULBURRA BEACH.

ABOVE: Western Australia ensured they left their mark on the Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles, taking out the Under-16 Boys and Girls MR Shield and Under-19 Boys MR Shield. The teams most dominant performance came in the 16 Boys, thanks to some powerful surfing from Margaret River Senior High School’s Seth Van Haeften (Margaret River) and Jed Gradisen (Gracetown) - pictured above.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Steve Conti / Surfing NSW. Social: @steve_conti_images / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

First champions crowned in Schools divisions at the Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles
WA and NSW take out three titles each, while Victoria takes out two.
Final champions to be crowned on the final day of the event tomorrow.
Conditions: Windy three-to-four foot waves.
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CROOKHAVEN HEADS, CULBURRA BEACH (Friday, 1 December 2017): The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles saw its first round of champions crowned today with the Schools divisions of the event winding up in windy three-to-four foot waves.

Western Australia ensured they left their mark on the Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles, taking out the Under-16 Boys and Girls MR Shield and Under-19 Boys MR Shield. The strong team put on a stellar performance over the course of the day with the team taking three out respective titles. The teams most dominant performance came in the 16 Boys, thanks to some powerful surfing from Margaret River Senior High School’s Seth Van Haeften (Margaret River) and Jed Gradisen (Gracetown) who notched up an impressive 16.33 two-wave heat total to get the edge over the NSW team of Finn Hill (Kincumber High) and Olly Bolton (Kincumber High) who finished in second position.

Hot on Western Australia’s heels was the host state of NSW who managed to claim wins 19 Boys and Girls All-Stars division as well as the Under-16 Girls All-Stars division. Jay Brown (Cronulla) and Darcy Crump (Avalon) were able to get the highest scores across the Schools divisions, posting a giant 16.34 heat total to get the win ahead of Victoria’s Tully Wylie (Jan Juc) and Taj Sleeman (Wonthaggi) who finished in second.

Other victories came at the hands of Victoria’s Xavier Huxtable (Jan Juc) and Indi White (Jan Juc) who managed to take out the Under-16 Boys All-Stars for St.Josephs College with a heat total of 14.84. Meanwhile, the three lady team of Sophie Fletcher, Lannia Fostin and Daisy Corbett propelled Newhaven College to a victory in the Under-19 Girls MR Shield.

All results and heat totals can be found at www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles will wrap up tomorrow.

Prime location for the event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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UNDER-14 SEMI-FINALISTS DECIDED ON DAY FIVE OF THE SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

30/11/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25019867

UNDER-14 SEMI-FINALISTS DECIDED ON DAY FIVE OF THE SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

ABOVE: Jarvis Earle - pictured (Cronulla, NSW) and Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) both went toe-to-toe over the course of their Under-14 Boys heat with both surfers making the most of the tiny conditions.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

Jarvis Earle (Cronulla, NSW) and Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) go toe-to-toe over the course in Under-14 Boys quarterfinal.
Under-14's division semi-finalists decided.
Conditions: Tricky one-foot waves.
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CROOKHAVEN HEADS, CULBURRA BEACH (Thursday, November 30, 2017): The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles saw a decrease in swell today as competitors in the Under-14s division battled it out in tricky one-foot surf.

Jarvis Earle (Cronulla, NSW) and Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) both went toe-to-toe over the course of their Under-14 Boys heat with both surfers making the most of the tiny conditions. Both Harrison and Earle opted to remain busy on opposing ends of the contest bank with both surfers catching a multitude of decent waves. After the lead pinballed back and forth between the two, Earle was able to get the nod thanks to an impressive 16.17 two-wave heat total.

Zeph Lamperd (Barwon Heads, Vic), Touma Cameron (Byron Bay, NSW) and Solomon Pogue-Englert (Gracetown, WA) all posted respective heat wins and cemented their spot in the semi-finals and will face off against Harrison and Earle for a spot in the finals.

Liliana Bowery (Tewantin, Qld), Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW), Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads, Vic) and Poppy Corbett (Cape Woolamai, Vic) all surfed exciting quarterfinals with each competitor notching up heat totals in excess of 12.00 to claim wins and earn their spot in the semi-finals. They will be joined by all respective runner-ups when the division resumes.

The semi-finals of the Under-14's division can be found here.

Prime location for the event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

To follow the event visit www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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UNDER-14 COMPETITORS SHINE ON DAY FOUR OF THE SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

29/11/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 25006458

UNDER-14 COMPETITORS SHINE ON DAY FOUR OF THE SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

ABOVE: Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) shone in the small peaks, nailing an eclectic mix of turns and snaps in his opening Under-14 Boys exchange.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

Under-14's round one make their first appearance at the Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Titles.
Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) and Cedar Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW) dominate opening round of Under-14's division.
Conditions: Clean one-foot waves.
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CROOKHAVEN HEADS, CULBURRA BEACH (Wednesday, November 29, 2017): The Under-14 Boys and Girls divisions got their moment to shine today as the fourth day of the Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles got underway in clean and punchy one foot waves.

Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) shone in the small peaks, nailing an eclectic mix of turns and snaps in his opening Under-14 Boys exchange. Glinderman posted two scores in the excellent range - 8.25 and 9.00 - to get the edge over his opposition and leave his closest rival Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) chasing an 8.86 to snake his lead. As a result of the heat, both Glinderman and Harrison sealed themselves a spot straight in the quarterfinals.

Zeb Stokes (Qld), Jett Dellitt (Qld), Touma Cameron (Byron Bay, NSW), Kalani Van de Polder (Cronulla, NSW) and Kobi Clements (Long Reef, NSW) all claimed wins in the opening Under-14 Boys heats and will join Glinderman and Harrison in the quarterfinals.

Cedar Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) followed in her sister (Under-18 Girls competitor), Bodhi’s footsteps, dominating her Under-14 Girls heat. Leigh-Jones notched up an excellent 17.50 two-wave heat total to claim a win and leave her fellow competitors chasing two-wave combinations to take away her lead. Leigh-Jones opted to use her forehand attack in the opening exchange performing an array of snaps and carves.

Charlize Everitt (Boomerang Beach, NSW), Ellie Harrison (Barwon Heads, Vic) and Zali Hewson (Margaret River, WA) all joined Leigh-Jones in the Under-14 Girls winners circle and will meet her in the quarterfinals.

Prime location for the event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

To follow the event visit www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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COMPETITORS FIGHT TO KEEP THEIR CAMPAIGNS ALIVE ON DAY THREE OF THE SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

28/11/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24990609

COMPETITORS FIGHT TO KEEP THEIR CAMPAIGNS ALIVE ON DAY THREE OF THE SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

ABOVE: Thomas Carvalho (Coolangatta, Qld) put on one of the most dominant displays of power surfing seen all event as he fought to earn a spot out of the Under-18 Boys requalification rounds.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles sees first batch of eliminations.
Thomas Carvalho (Coolangatta, Qld) and south coast local Aiden Lewand-Parsons (Ulladulla, NSW) dominate the first round of Under-18 requalification heats.
Conditions: Clean two-foot waves.
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CULBURRA BEACH, SHOALHAVEN (Tuesday, November 28, 2017): The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles saw its first round of main event eliminations today as competitors fought to keep their campaigns alive and earn a spot in the quarterfinals.

Thomas Carvalho (Coolangatta, Qld) put on one of the most dominant displays of power surfing seen all event as he fought to earn a spot out of the Under-18 Boys requalification rounds. Carvalho surfed well beyond his years in the exciting exchange with Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW) with both surfers posting excellent scores. Carvalho continued his dominance in his second heat, posting a near-perfect 9.25 wave score to claim his second win from as many heats.

South Coast local Aiden Lewand-Parsons (Ulladulla, NSW) followed a similar trajectory to Carvalho in his opening Under-18 Boys requalification heat, posting a solid 15.35 heat total for a barrage of mammoth backside snaps.

Bodhi Leigh-Jones (Whale Beach, NSW) used her powerful backside attack to nail a giant 15.00 two-wave total in her requalification heat. In what was one of the most exciting heats of the division, Leigh-Jones and Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld) exchanged multiple blows to claim the top two spots. Both surfers will make their next appearance in the quarterfinals.

Teah van de Wakker (Cabarita, NSW) and Daisy Corbett (Cape Woolamai, Vic) were the two other respective heat winners who managed to seal themselves a spot out of the requalification rounds.

Prime location for the event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

To follow the event visit www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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INTERSTATE COMPETITORS DOMINATE THE OPENING ROUND OF THE UNDER-18's DIVISION AT SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

27/11/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24980930

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INTERSTATE COMPETITORS DOMINATE THE OPENING ROUND OF THE UNDER-18's DIVISION AT SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

ABOVE: Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) was one of many interstate competitors who locked in an Under-18 Boys round one heat win at the 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles at Culburra Beach.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

Interstate competitors dominate the second day of the 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles at Culburra Beach.
Swell increases for the second day of competition.
Under-18 Boys and Girls get their campaigns underway.
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CULBURRA BEACH, SHOALHAVEN (Monday, November 27, 2017): Day two of the 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles saw a slight increase in swell as interstate competitors dominated the lions share of Under-18 boys and girls round one heats.

Ben Gradisen (Gracetown, WA) and Maddy Job (Miami, Qld) both played an integral part in one of the biggest upsets of the event thus far, taking first and second over perennial standout Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW). Gradisen and Job both opted to surf the punchy right-handers over the course of their heat to post a handful of decent scores and notch up heat totals in excess of 12.75 (out of a possible 20 points). As a result, Gradisen and Job have cemented their position in the quarterfinals, while Brown will have to surf through the requalification rounds.

Cyrus Cox (Margaret River, WA) and Noah Stocca (Peregian Beach, Qld) both stood out over the duration of their opening Under-18 Boys exchanges with both surfers posting respective 13.65 and 13.45 heat totals to lock in a position in the quarterfinals.

Other Under-18 Boys round one heat winners included: Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld), Micah Margieson (Cabarita, NSW) and Kurtis Vaughan (Bateau Bay, NSW).

Amber Dodds (Sunrise Beach, Qld) proceeded to post one of the highest heat totals of the event so far in her Under-18 Girls round one heat. The lightning-fast Sunshine Coast surfer locked in a solid 15.00 two-wave heat total to leave her closest rival Pemba Spargo (Albany, WA) chasing an excellent 8.80 wave score.

Other Under-18 Girls round one winners included: Sophie Fletcher (Cape Woolamai, Vic), Sophia Chapman (Narrabeen, NSW), India Robinson (Jan Juc, Vic) and Kiara Meredith (Barrack Point, NSW).

Prime location for event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

To follow the event visit www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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UNDER-16 COMPETITORS GET THEIR CAMPAIGNS UNDERWAY AT SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

27/11/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24980893

UNDER-16 COMPETITORS GET THEIR CAMPAIGNS UNDERWAY AT SURF DIVE N SKI AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES.

ABOVE: Joel Vaughan (Bateau Bay, NSW) got his campaign underway at the 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles at Culburra Beach.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles got off to a flying start in playful two-foot peaks.
Under-16 Boys and Girls get their campaigns underway.
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CULBURRA BEACH, SHOALHAVEN (Sunday, November 26, 2017): The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles got off to a flying start in playful two-foot peaks with the Under-16 Boys and Girls getting their campaigns underway.

Joel Vaughan (Bateau Bay, NSW) and Arch Whiteman (Mona Vale, NSW) both engaged in one of the more exciting heats of the morning with both surfers managing to get the upper hand over perennial surf comp standout Jay Occhilupo (Elanora, Qld). Whiteman and Vaughan both traded off a variety of lefts and rights in the heat and as a result saw them finish in first and second respectively, while Occhilupo will have to redeem himself in the requalification rounds.

Cole Fox (Jan Juc, Vic) was the standout performer amongst the interstate surfers, with the whippy goofy-footer taking out his opening heat. Fox went toe-to-toe with fellow goofy Lennox Chell (Avoca, NSW) in the first round exchange which saw the Victorian finish with a 13.25 two-wave heat total (out of a possible 20 points) ahead of Chell who finished in second position.

Other Under-16 Boys round one heat winners included: Grayson Hinrichs (Bondi, NSW), Ethan Stocks (Coffs Harbour, NSW), Indi White (Jan Juc, Vic) and George Pittar (Manly, NSW).

Holly Williams (Buddina, Qld) made her intentions known in her opening heat, with the Sunshine Coast natural-footer posting an excellent 8.25 wave score to give her the edge against her fellow competitors. Williams backed up the excellent score with a respectable 6.35 wave score, to give her an accumulative heat total of 14.60 and allows her to cement a position into the quarterfinals.

Other Under-16 Girls round one heat winners included: Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW), Arabella Gibson (Margaret River, WA) and Emma Cattlin (Yallingup, WA),

The prime location for the event is Culburra Beach and Crookhaven Heads with back up locations of Seven Mile, Shoalhaven Heads, Tilbury Cove, Culburra Beach, Cudmirrah Beach, Sussex Inlet, Narrawallee Beach, North Mollymook Beach, South Mollymook Beach, Rennies Beach, Ulladulla and Racecourse.

All teams, families and coaches are advised to ring the event hotline (0458 247 212) by 6.45am on the days of competition to confirm location and running order.

With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this year’s event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory.

To follow the event visit www.australianjuniorsurfingtitles.com

The 2017 Surf Dive n Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles is proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The event will also be supported by City of Shoalhaven, Hydralyte Sports, Woolworths, Toyota, mySURF.tv, School Sport Australia, Surfing NSW, Surfing Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport.

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BOOMERANG BEACH TO HOST SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST SURFERS AS PART OF THE VISSLA GREAT LAKES PRO.

22/11/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24920970

BOOMERANG BEACH TO HOST SOME OF THE WORLD'S BEST SURFERS AS PART OF THE VISSLA GREAT LAKES PRO.

ABOVE: 2016 Quiksilver Pro France Champion and former WSL World Championship Tour surfer Keanu Asing (Hawaii) is excited about returning to the location that kicked off his 2017 campaign.

MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW. Social: @ethdogsmith / @surfing_nsw

KEY POINTS

Former World Tour surfer Keanu Asing plans to make a return to Boomerang Beach in 2018.
Vissla comes onboard as naming rights sponsor for Great Lakes Pro, with D'Blanc in for supporting rights.
An estimated 20-plus countries and 200 surfers to be represented at the 2018 event.
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MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Wednesday, 22 November 2017): Boomerang Beach will become a showcase for some of the world’s best surfers when the Vissla Great Lakes Pro pres. by D’Blanc lands in the idyllic region in February 2018.

The elite five-day World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1000 rated competition – which will form the third of four QS events on the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series – will take place from 7 – 11 February, 2018.

Over 200 male and female surfers will compete in the event, which will see over 18 different countries represented across both divisions.

In addition to sponsoring the entire NSW Pro Surf Series, Vissla has become the naming-rights sponsor to the Great Lakes Pro, with D’Blanc as supporting partner. Vissla’s John Mossop believes the increased partnership will help to enhance the sustainable qualification pathway for Australian and international surfers.

“Aspiring professional surfers have a long road in front of them in order to potentially qualify and gain seeding into higher ranked events, so we’re extremely proud to be able to assist in this by getting behind competitions in regional areas with great waves like the Great Lakes,” said Mossop.

2016 Quiksilver Pro France Champion and former WSL World Championship Tour surfer Keanu Asing (Hawaii) is excited about returning to the location that kicked off his 2017 campaign.

“The Vissla Great Lakes Pro event at Boomerang Beach was such a great event for me to start my year and such a special place to be. Boomerang Beach produced amazing waves for the whole event and to stay at Moby's Retreat was an incredible experience," said Asing." There was no better way to start my year other than competing in this particular event. I can't wait to come back to surf this event again in 2018 to try and defend my title.”

The Vissla Great Lakes Pro pres. by D'Blanc, part of the NSW Pro Surf Series, is supported by the NSW Government via its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW.

Member for Myall Lakes Stephen Bromhead said: “The Great Lakes Pro showcases the stunning Mid North Coast region to hundreds of surfers and fans from around the world.

“As part of the NSW Pro Surf Series, this event provides a significant boost to local businesses and accommodation providers and I’m looking forward to seeing Boomerang Beach packed with competitors and spectators in February.”

Event dates and locations:
Event One: Carve Pro
Location: Maroubra Beach
Date: January 18th – 21st, 2018

Event Two: Mothernest Tweed Coast Pro
Location: Cabarita Beach
Date: January 31st – February 4th, 2018

Event Three: Vissla Great Lakes Pro pres. by D'Blanc
Location: Boomerang Beach
Date: February 7th – 11th, 2018

Event Four: Central Coast Pro
Location: Avoca Beach
Date: March 7th – 11th, 2018

The Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series was developed for Australian and international surfers to gain ranking points and prize money on the WSL Qualifying Series. The Series also creates a NSW coastal road trip for all to explore the variety of waves, visit local communities and enjoy NSW surfing culture.

More information on accommodation and the event series will be housed at nswprosurfseries.com

The 2018 NSW Pro Surf Series will be proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The series will also be proudly supported by Vissla, Randwick City Council, Central Coast Council, Destination Tweed, Mid Coast Council and Tourism, NBN, Toyota, Coastalwatch, World Surf League and Surfing NSW.

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CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH AT MAROUBRA.

03/10/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24356776

CHAMPIONS CROWNED AT RIP CURL GROMSEARCH AT MAROUBRA.

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ABOVE: Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) ensured one GromSearch title would be heading interstate, thanks to a commanding presence in the 14-and-Under Boys final.
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MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Glenn Duffus / Surfing NSW. Social: @gd_photo / @surfing_nsw

MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Tuesday, October 3, 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre finished off with a bang today with six new champions being crowned across three different age divisions.

The 16-and-Under Boys saw a tight battle between all competitors, with all four finalists locking in respectable heat totals, however, Broulee’s Harry Phillips ensured he would be taking the coveted title south, thanks to an impressive 15.23 two-wave heat total. Phillips executed a barrage of backside snaps to claim the title ahead of local favourite Tye Koolis (Maroubra, NSW) who finished in the runner-up position.

Former Australian Junior Champion and perennial GromSearch standout Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW) added another accomplishment to her overflowing mantelpiece, taking out the 16-and-Under Girls. Olsson relied on her consistent backhand surfing to post a 15.4 two-wave heat total and claim the title.

Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) ensured one GromSearch title would be heading interstate, thanks to a commanding presence in the 14-and-Under Boys final. Harrison notched up a 13.67 heat total to claim the win ahead of Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW), Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW) and Zeb Stokes (Buddina, Qld) who took out second, third and fourth respectively.

Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW) continued her rampage through the GromSearch series, taking out the 14-Girls division. Ryan flared in the throaty Maroubra peaks, amassing 15.00 points to get the win ahead of fellow junior dynamo Cedar Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW) who finished in the runner-up spot.

All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2017.

The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.

The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.

Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:

Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).

Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).

The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.

Results:
16-and-Under Boys
1 – Harry Phillips (Broulee, NSW)
2 – Tye Koolis (Maroubra, NSW)
3 – Finn Hill (Avoca, NSW)
4 – Ben Duncan (Stanwell Park, NSW)

16-and-Under Girls
1 – Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW)
2 – Bodhi Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW)
3 – Sasha Baker (Mudjimba, Qld)
4 – Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld)

14-and-Under Boys
1 – Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld)
2 – Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW)
3 – Jai Glinderman (Lennox Head, NSW
4 – Zeb Stokes (Buddina, Qld)

14-and-Under Girls
1 – Nyxie Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW)
2 – Cedar Leigh-Jones (Avalon, NSW)
3 – Sage Goldsbury (Cape Woolamai, Vic)
4 – Charli Hurst (Port Kembla, NSW)

12-and-Under-Boys
1 – Nate Hopkins (Noraville, NSW)
2 – Dembe Ryan (Lennox Head, NSW)
3 – Matt Boyle (Currumbin Waters, Qld)
4 – Jarvie Robson (Bulli, NSW)

12-and-Under Girls
1 – Keira Buckpitt (Culburra, NSW)
2 – Zahlia Short (Austinmer, NSW)
3 – Holly Wishart (Gerringong, NSW)
4 – Jahly Stokes (Buddina, Qld)

Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018

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RIP CURL GROMSEARCH HEATS UP AHEAD OF FINALS DAY.

03/10/2017, Australia, Surfing, Surfing Australia, Article # 24355578

RIP CURL GROMSEARCH HEATS UP AHEAD OF FINALS DAY.

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ABOVE: Queensland competitor Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) set a solid standard on day three of competition, earning his spot in the 16 Boys quartefinals.
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MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Print: Glenn Duffus / Surfing NSW. Social: @gd_photo / @surfing_nsw

MAROUBRA BEACH, SYDNEY (Monday, October 2 2017): The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre saw another full throttle day of surfing today as competitors attempted to keep themselves in the event.

Lennox Chell (Avoca, NSW) made it known he’d be a tough man to beat in the 14 Boys, posting a giant 15.00 two-wave heat total. Chell flared in the punchy conditions to lock in the previously mentioned score and earn a position into the quarterfinals.

Jordan Turansky (Gymea Bay, NSW), Archer Curtis (Palm Beach, Qld) Axel Rose-Curotta (Manly, NSW), Mike Clayton-Brown (Corlette, NSW) and Marlon Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) all followed suit, claiming heat wins in the 14-and-Under Boys.

Jay Brown (Cronulla, NSW) claimed a win in what was a successful day for the goofy-footers, notching up a 14.37 heat total. Brown will now face Queensland duo Josh Boyle (Currumbin Waters, Qld) and Kai Tandler (Coolangatta, Qld) in the upcoming quarterfinals.

Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca, NSW), Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach, NSW) and Piper Harrison (Coolangatta, Qld) all set a high standard in the Under-16 Girls quarterfinals, taking respective heat wins. All surfers will now face off in the semi-finals with the respective quarterfinal runner-ups.

The Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Flight Centre will commence each day at 7:30am with the call for the days schedule and location confirmed via the event hotline at 6:45am. The event hotline number is 0458 247 212 which will leave a voice recorded message each morning of the event.

All Rip Curl GromSearch events include boys’ and girls’ divisions in 16 and under, 14 and under, and 12 and under age groups. Surfers receive points for their results in each event, which then count towards a National GromSearch ratings system, allowing surfers from around Australia to compare their results with contemporaries. Leaders on the National Ratings will then qualify for the last event of the series, the Rip Curl GromSearch National Final, to be held at Woonoona, NSW on January 15-17, 2017.

The Rip Curl GromSearch series started in 1999 as a one-day event at Jan Juc in Victoria. Since then it has developed into the strongest international series for 16 year and under surfers in the world. With parallel Rip Curl GromSearch series in over 10 countries, it has become a crucial stepping-stone in the development of elite junior surfers.

The list of previous GromSearch competitors highlights the elite level of competitors that make up the Rip Curl GromSearch series.

Current WSL World Tour surfers who have competed in the Rip Curl GromSearch include:

Male: Matt Wilkinson (Australia), Gabriel Medina (Brazil), Kolohe Andino (USA), Felipe Toledo (Brazil), Jordy Smith (South Africa), Nat Young (USA).

Female: Tyler Wright (Australia), Stephanie Gilmore (Aust), Malia Manuel (USA), Sally Fitzgibbons (Aust), Nikki Van Dijk (Aust), Tatiana Weston Webb (Hawaii).

The 2017 Rip Curl GromSearch series is presented by Flight Centre with managing partner Surfing Australia and Surfing NSW.

Rip Curl GromSearch 2017/18 Events:
EVENT 1 - Jan Juc, VIC - Sept 23 - 25, 2017
EVENT 2 - Maroubra, NSW - Sept 30 - Oct 3, 2017
EVENT 3 - Trigg / Scarborough WA - Oct 6 - 8, 2017
EVENT 4 - Yorke Peninsula, SA - Nov 4 - 5, 2017
EVENT 5 - Sunshine Coast, QLD - Dec 11 - 15, 2017
National Final – Woonoona, Wollongong, NSW - Jan 15 - 17, 2018

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