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Day 3: Rough Piha Seas Continue as Youngest Americans Rule the Day |
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Rough Piha Seas Continue as Youngest Americans
Rule the Day
PacSun USA Surf Team's Under 16 Boys Surfed like Men--Sweeping their Qualifying Round with Wins in Powerful and Unsettled Piha Waters
Piha, New Zealand - Friday, January 23 - The youngest boys on the PacSun USA Surf Team put on a quite a show during Day Three at the 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships at Piha, New Zealand. Rain, wind, and churning seas were thematic again, but the USA Team was ready. No second podium today and, for the PacSun USA Surf Team, the event was limited to the second Qualifying Round for the Boys Under 16 Division.  Â
The PacSun USA Surf Team, fired up over yesterdays misfortunes in the Under 18's, came to the beach with their game face on. Trevor Thornton started it off in the second heat of the day--winning with a commanding lead over 2nd place finisher Hawaiian Kain Daily.
Next was Jake Halstead, who battled hard to win his heat in the challenging conditions. He was followed by Parker Coffin who opened it up in the surging sea and threw down a 8.5 to defeat Hawaiian Koa Smith.
Kolohe Andino batted clean up for the USA Under 16's and dominated his heat; he captured the day's high score of 9 and defeating Australian Creed Taggart.
"Today was a day we've been training for," said Ian Cairns, Head Coach of the PacSun USA Surf Team. "The big messy surf demanded punchy and deliberate movements. The Under 16 Boys all stepped up and surfed with authority and poise - like men. They demonstrated the composure and power of surfers well beyond their years. I'm proud of their performance today."
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UNDER 18 BOYS HEAT SHEETS
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UNDER 18 GIRLS HEAT SHEETS
PacSun USA Surf Team's Kolohe Andino Button Hook Photo: ISA
Piha Fury Photo: ISA
Jake Halstead Photo: ISA
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Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sport's World Governing Authority. Surfing America's Member Organizations are recognized as the finest in the country.  Created by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) to develop the sport from the ground up, Surfing America is an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 charitable organization and an industry-wide initiative. Key projects include: improving competition standards, hosting national championship events, and selecting and fielding the official United States Surf Team to compete internationally. With its primary emphasis on youth development, Surfing America is a critical element to successfully growing the sport, and business, of surfing on a global basis.  All donations made to Surfing America are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Donation checks should be made payable to: Surfing America, 33157 Camino Capistrano Suite B San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250. For donations under $250, a cancelled check or credit card statement is sufficient evidence for IRS purposes. Surfing America will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one. http://surfingamerica.org Â
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CHRIS WARING LEADS TEAM REEF TO VICTORY AT KATIN PRO/AM TEAM CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY PRIMO |
CHRIS WARING LEADS TEAM REEF TO VICTORY AT KATIN PRO/AM TEAM CHALLENGE PRESENTED BY PRIMO
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., Jan. 15, 2010 – Local surfer Chris Waring (Seal Beach, CA), 22, ousted fellow local Brad Ettinger (Huntington Beach, CA), 25, in an action packed Final to win the Katin Pro/Am Team Challenge presented by Primo for himself and Team Reef. Ettinger’s Team Hurley, last year’s reigning Team Champion, claimed the runner-up position.
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The historic Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Specialty Event has a unique camaraderie-driven team-based format, with 20 four-man teams competing in an open-draw format. Team results were determined by the placement of individual surfers who received points in each heat (4 points for 1st, 3 points for 2nd, 2 points for 3rd and 1 points for 4th place). More than $28,500 in cash and prizes was awarded.
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Waring battled back to claim his first Katin Pro/Am Team Challenge victory after Ettinger posted the event’s only perfect 10-point ride with a lengthy barrel into the pier. Waring found a barrel of his own to earn a 9.53 out of 10, and quickly followed up with a 6.50 to overtake the goofy-footer, holding on for the win despite a valiant effort by Ettinger to bounce back.
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“I just can’t believe it,” Waring said. “I don’t even know what to think right now. Brad (Ettinger) started off with that 10, so to come back and win is amazing. This is a special event for Huntington Beach, and it has such a great history. Now my name is going to be up there with all of the great surfers who have won this event in the past.”
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In addition to taking out the personal victory, Waring’s standout performance carried Team Reef to victory over last year’s winner, Team Hurley, who finished second this year.
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“I’m stoked that my team was able to win,” Waring said. “Getting the win on top of it for Reef, it just couldn’t have gone any better.”
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2010 FINAL RESULTS
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Team
1st: Reef (45 points) – Two-page spread in Surfing Magazine
2nd: Hurley (39 points) – Page ad in Surfing Magazine
3rd  Surfline (37 points) – Online package in surfingthemag.com
4th: Surfing America (31 points) – Online package in surfingthemag.com
Pro/Am
1st: Chris Waring (Reef) -- $4,000 and Kicker Car Stereo System
2nd: Brad Ettinger (Hurley) -- $2,000
3rd: Nathaniel Curran (Surfline) -- $1,500
4th: Evan Thompson (Surfing America) -- $1,000
5th: Andrew Doheny (Surfing America) -- $500
6th: Michael Dunphy (Hurley) -- $500
Equal 7th: Adam Lambert (Rip Curl), Anthony Petruso (Rusty) -- $250
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Mike Morgan “Most Futuristic Maneuver”
Andrew Doheny -- $500
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Kicker Stereo System for High Heat Total
Day 1: Micah Byrne
Day 2: Chris Waring
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For complete results, highlights and images log on to www.katinproam.com <http://www.katinproam.com> .
Special thanks to event sponsors: Katin USA, Primo, Jack's, Surfing Magazine (surfingthemag.com), Hook-up Wireless, Cushe Footwear, Future Fins, Power Balance, Thumbwrestle Communications, Oceanaire Sportswear, Shorebreak Hotel, Fred’s Mexican Café, Wahoo’s, Faction Surfboards, Toyota of Orange, Kicker and official event forecaster Surfline.
About Katin
Kanvas by Katin was founded in 1959 by Nancy Katin in Surfside, Calif., when she and her husband Walter transformed a canvas boat cover business into one of the nation’s first surfwear brands, specializing in high quality surf trunks.  Currently a core surf company, today the Katin brand is carried in surf shops and throughout the U.S. and worldwide.  More info is available at www.katinusa.com or Contact Greg Weber:
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PacSun USA Surf Team Opens its Account in Piha |
PacSun USA Surf Team Opens its Account in Piha
All Boys Advance through First Day of Competition at the 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships - Girls' Heats Start Tomorrow
Piha, New Zealand - Thursday, January 21 - The 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships started today in Piha, New Zealand with the opening rounds of the Boys Under 18 and Boys Under 16 Divisions.Â
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Amidst on and off sunshine, a cross-shore wind, and a few light drizzles of rain, the Piha beachbreak produced a disorganized 4-foot swell that is expected to build and clean up over the next couple of days.  All eight of the PacSun USA Surf Team boys advanced through their heats into Qualifying Round Two scheduled for tomorrow. Also, the girls take to the water tomorrow in what's expected to be a great opening day of competition for them.
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"The Team had a good first day," commented Ian Cairns, Team USA's head coach. "We just need to keep it going-one heat at a time. We've got contenders, 4-deep, in every division--and our objective is to stay in the moment, focused on the task at hand."
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Andrew Doheny Sweeping in Piha Photo: Surfing America/Billy Watts
Conner Coffin On-deck for his Heat Photo: Surfing America/Billy Watts
PacSun USA Surf Team Evan Thompson  Photo: Surfing America/Billy Watts
Evan G, Evan T, and Coach Cairns Photo:Â Surfing America/Billy Watts
Conner Coffin in Piha Photo: Surfing America/Billy Watts
Kalohe Andino Photo: Surfing America/Billy Watts
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About Surfing America, Inc.
Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sport's World Governing Authority. Surfing America's Member Organizations are recognized as the finest in the country.  Created by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) to develop the sport from the ground up, Surfing America is an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 charitable organization and an industry-wide initiative. Key projects include: improving competition standards, hosting national championship events, and selecting and fielding the official United States Surf Team to compete internationally. With its primary emphasis on youth development, Surfing America is a critical element to successfully growing the sport, and business, of surfing on a global basis.  All donations made to Surfing America are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Donation checks should be made payable to: Surfing America, 33157 Camino Capistrano Suite B San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250. For donations under $250, a cancelled check or credit card statement is sufficient evidence for IRS purposes. Surfing America will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one. http://surfingamerica.org Â
Join the Surfing America Cause on Facebook:Â CLICK HERE
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Surfing America Mission Statement
The Mission of Surfing America is to promote the growth, competitive success, and positive image of surfing in the USA and to provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing, and administrating the sport--while producing champions.Thank you for your support! |
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ISA World Junior Surfing Championship |
| | | | About Surfing America, Inc.
Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the sport's World Governing Authority. Surfing America's Member Organizations are recognized as the finest in the country.  Created by the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association (SIMA) to develop the sport from the ground up, Surfing America is an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 charitable organization and an industry-wide initiative. Key projects include: improving competition standards, hosting national championship events, and selecting and fielding the official United States Surf Team to compete internationally. With its primary emphasis on youth development, Surfing America is a critical element to successfully growing the sport, and business, of surfing on a global basis.  All donations made to Surfing America are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Donation checks should be made payable to: Surfing America, 33157 Camino Capistrano Suite B San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250. For donations under $250, a cancelled check or credit card statement is sufficient evidence for IRS purposes. Surfing America will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one. http://surfingamerica.org Â
Join the Surfing America Cause on Facebook:Â CLICK HERE
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Surfing America Mission Statement
The Mission of Surfing America is to promote the growth, competitive success, and positive image of surfing in the USA and to provide the best possible experience for all participants by encouraging, developing, advancing, and administrating the sport--while producing champions.Thank you for your support! | |
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