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ISA / FOSTERS WORLD MASTERS SURF TITLES 2003 (An ISA Sanctioned Event)

Dates: April 15 – 20, 2003

Location: New Plymouth (Taranaki Coast), New Zealand

Entry Form is available online at: www.worldmasterssurf.com.

The Event Organizers are progressing well with all aspects of the event and are getting great feedback from several of the ISA member nations, such as Italy, Peru, Barbados, Venezuela, Trinidad &Tobago, Brazil, Ireland and Australia. They are confident that the inaugural ISA / Fosters World Masters Surf Titles 2003 will be an occasion that will meet expectations!

The ISA / Fosters World Master Surf Titles is a new and exciting event sanctioned by the ISA and organized by Surfing New Zealand. It will be open to any surfer (men, women, kneeboard) over the age of 35 years and will not be reserved for past world champions or current top level surfers. This event is an individual entry event, rather than a team entry event. It is envisioned that 300-plus surfers will come from overseas. Entries are on a first come, first serve basis, so sign up now.

For further information on this event, please contact Masters Event Organizer, Wayne Arthur at malibu@xtra.co.nz or Lindsay Nelson, ISA Office Manager at lindsay@isasurf.org.

SOUTH PACIFIC GAMES 2003 – FIJI

The stage has been set. The accommodations and surfing event for the South Pacific Games 2003 has been confirmed to be on none other than the Island of Tavarua. The rest of the events will take place in Suva, Fiji.

The South Pacific Games 2003 Organizing Committee has confirmed that they will sanction the event but first there needs to be a minimum of 6 countries for them to even hold the event.

The South Pacific Games 2003 will be held from the 28^th of June through the 12^th of July.

ISA ACTIVITY REPORT

In order for the ISA to comply with its role as a recognized federation by the IOC and as a member in good standing of GAISF, the requirements for ISA Membership and "good standing" status have been reviewed and updated. In addition to payment of all ISA membership fees, submission of a completed Activity Report of your NGB, will continue to be required in order for NGBs to remain as member in "good standing" with the ISA.

The Activity Report form, which was sent to all ISA NGBs on October 1^st, is a questionnaire that lists documents and general information that each NGB needs to send to the ISA each and every year (i.e. election results, contest information, statistics). Please send your completed report to the ISA by no later than NOVEMBER 30^th, 2002. Thank you.

Completed Activity Reports may be sent via email to Lindsay Nelson, ISA Office Manager lindsay@isasurf.org, faxed or mailed to the ISA Headquarters by certified airmail.

All such filings must be signed under oath by the head of each NGB to insure the contents are true, correct and complete. The information submitted will be held in confidence and only used in aggregate form by the ISA. Please contact the ISA if you did not receive the form via email.

Please also remember that the ISA Annual Membership Fees 2003 are due January 1^st, 2003. 2002 Annual Membership fees that are not paid by December 31^st, 2002, will incur a 100% late fee penalty.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation and support!

The ISA encourages nations that are considering hosting the WSG 2004 to express their interest by a return email to the Head Office of the ISA (E-mail: lindsay@isasurf.org). Any ISA NGB has the right to organize the WSG provided they fulfil the requirements put together by the ISA Executive Committee. The ISA Executive is interested in making a decision as soon as they see a serious, committed and well funded proposal from an NGB that is deemed able to deliver the WSG in proper time and fashion.

CANADIAN SURFING ASSOCIATION (CSA)

Congratulations to the following people who were elected to the Executive Board of the CSA:

Matt Healy, President matthealy@hotmail.com

Vice President, Mark Alexander

Secretary: Pat Bannister

Treasurer: Glen MacDuff

EUROPEAN SURFING FEDERATION (ESF)
New contact for the Secretary General of the ESF: 
Karen Walton
Champions Yard
Penzance
Cornwall
TR18 2TA, United Kingdom
Tel: 44 1736 360250
Fax: 44 1736 331077
E-mail: karen@eurosurfing.org

On behalf of the ISA, Maile H. Aguerre, ISAVice-President, will be attending the 36th GAISF Congress & General Assembly in Colorado Springs, USA, from November 21 – 24, 2002.

EUROJUNIOR 2002

September 21 – 29, Mimizan, France

Congratulations to France for its third consecutive win of the European Junior Championship title. It is quite an achievement!

The European Surfing Federation Eurojunior 2002 event brought together 90 young surfers and bodyboarders from 9 different nations. The last Eurojunior event was 2 years ago in Jersey, Channel Islands and 4 years ago in Mimizan, France.

There continued to be a lack of waves on the last few days, forcing the event to a stop. The teams divided the remaining points still in dispute: (according to ESF rules) 2/3 divided among the competitors in the P rounds (main event), 1/3 divided among the competitors still in the R rounds. In the end, France is first as expected. Portugal ends second, followed by England and Spain.
 

Results:

1^st France, 13889 pts

2^nd Portugal, 11525 pts

3^rd England, 10059 pts

4^th Spain, 8721 pts

5^th Ireland, 7142 pts

6^th Wales, 6144 pts

7^th Germany, 3448 pts

8^th Channel Islands, 2834 pts

Results from the ESF website: www.eurosurfing.com. For more information on this event, please visit the ESF website or email Press Contact person, Romain Goubet at info@surfingaquitaine.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

EUROCLUBS 2002

November 1 - 3, Biarritz, La Grand Plage, France

Organizers: European Surfing Federation (ESF) and Biarritz Surf Club

This event will host clubs from France, Portugal, England, Ireland and Guadeloupe. A total of 48 surfers will participate. For more information on this event, please visit the ESF site: www.eurosurfing.org
 

Report submitted by Rui Felix, afelix@mail.telepac.pt

The 6º PAN-AMERICAN SURFING GAMES will be held for the first time on the Pacific Coast, in Salinas, Ecuador from March 16^th through the 23^rd, 2003 on the beaches of the FAE. Invitations and information on this event will be sent to the brother countries of the three Americas by the end of this month.

INDEPENDENCE PRO

November 9 – 10, 2002, Barbados

This event is open to all surfers. For more information, please email Andrew Lewis of the Barbados Surfing Association at bsasurf@sunbeach.net or call 246 228 5117.

Report submitted by Andrew Lewis.

3^rd LATINAMERICAN SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

October 18 – 23, 2002, Encuentro, Dominican Republic

Carlos Cabrero of Puerto Rico placed first in the Open category of the Latinamerican Surfing Championships. He executed varied radical movements, which evoked a very positive reaction from the crowd on the beach. Juan Ashton (PR), Ahmed Perez (VEN) and Giovanni Benitez (VEN) placed second, third and fourth respectively.

In the Longboard Category, Fransisco Posada of Ecuador, who is the Latinamerican COPA ALAS Longboard Champion placed second after Venezuelan, Gerhard Weilheim. Third was Marcos Saint Hilaire (DR) and fourth was Gustavo Alvarez (DR). Results are as follows:

OPEN MENS:

1. Carlos Cabrero (PR), 2. Juan Ashton (PR), 3. Ahmed Perez (VEN), 4. Giovanni Benitez (VEN)

1. Brandon Vinas (DR), 2. Collins Saunders (VEN), 3. Manuel Selman (VEN), 4. Nahuel Amalfitano (VEN)

LONGBOARD:

1. Gerhard Weilheim (VEN), 2. Francisco Posada (ECU), 3. Marcos Saint Hilaire (DR), 4. Gustavo Alvarez (DR)

1. Willian Omar Lopez (VEN), 2. Raul Van Eiken (DR), 3. Manuel Aquino (DR), 4. Willian Asmar (DR)

1. July Gonzalez (PR), 2. Lucero Pacheco (VEN), 3. Adriana Cano (VEN), 4. Ruth Parra (VEN)

1. Ruth Parra (VEN), 2. Monica Larrea (PER), 3. Monica Leon (PER), 4. Lucero Pacheco (VEN)

Daniel Guerrero, the young hope of Ecuador, got second place in the Junior category of the International Championship, the "COPA DEL PACIFICO" (Pacific Cup). This event was held at Playa Redonda, District of Zorritos, Peru on the 11^th and 12^th of October, 2002. Guerrero finished second by a tenth of a point behind Sebastian Alarcon of Peru. Claudio Manrique and Carlos Borbor (ECU) placed third and fourth respectively. The condition of the ocean was ideal for the event, with glassy and tubular waves of three to five feet high. The Ecuadorian Team received 2 silver and 2 bronze medals in the Junior and Bodyboard categories. Participating nations: Peru, Ecuador, Argentina and Chile.

For a full list of results, please email Alcides Guerrero, FESURF

INTERSCHOLASTIC SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Dec. 27 - 28 3^rd Interscholastic Championship, PacoIllescas, Salinas

Submitted by Alcides Guerrero, FESURF fesurf@coe.org.ec

For more information, please go to www.fesurf.org

The International Surfing Association would like to extend its deepest condolences to the people of Bali and people of other nations who have been impacted by the tragic events of October 12^th at the Sari Club and Paddy’s Bar in the heart of Kuta. This horrific event has touched deep to the soul of the global surfing community. Kuta, Bali, a town known around the world for its surfing, has given much to the surfing world. There is hardly any surfer who does not have personal memories of this amazing place or listened to wondrous stories about it.

A group of expatriate surfers who live in Bali and were volunteers at the Sanglah Hospital during the crisis are organizing a non profit foundation (a Yayasan) called "Yayasan Kemanusiaan Ibu Pertiwi' to raise funds to build a permanent burns and trauma unit at Sangalah Hospital in Denpasar. The global surfing community can help the people of Bali by contributing to the foundation.

While it may seem to be too late to build such a facility after the bombings, it should be looked at as a permanent resource and an important infrastructure project to serve both the local community and the tourist industry. For more information, please visit http://www.yamp.com/balifund/. If you have any questions, please contact the Yayasan Kemanusiaan Ibu Pertiwi foundation directly at reachout@dps.centrin.net.id or Tony Wales (CEO Quiksilver Indonesia 1997 to 2001) at surfershelpbali@aol.com

JAMAICA SURFING ASSOCIATION - CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Nov. 16, First NQS (National Qualifying Series) event. To be held at the Zoo surfing beach, Harbor View

Dec. 7, Second NQS event. To be held at the Lighthouse surfing beach. Palisadoes.

Dec. 28, Final NQS event. To be held at Boston Beach, Portland.

Calendar submitted by Billy Wilmot, JSA jasurfas@hotmail.com

2002 RIPCURL GROMSEARCH SERIES EVENT #2

Approximately 115 of New Zealand’s top U12, U14 and U165 surfers were in Gisbourne over September 28 and 29 to compete in the 2^nd contest of the Rip Curl Gromsearch Series. This event consists of three 2A rated events, which are aimed at providing competitors with contest experience, career direction and to identify future surfing talent at a grassroots level. The first contest kicked off in July in Taranaki, off the West Coast of New Zealand.

During a break in the finals, New Zealand's elite surfers, Bobby Hansen, Blair Stewart, Jay Quinn and aerial specialist Jay Papworth treated the crowd to 20 minutes of explosive surfing during an expression session. Not only did this wow the crowd, it also enabled the new generation of surfers the opportunity to see high profile surfing at its best.

The Rip Curl GromSearch heads to Muriwai/ Auckland on December 14 - 15 where the final contest will decide who the series winner for each division will be.

FINAL RESULTS

U16 BOYS:
1st Chris O'Leary (Gis), 2nd Owen McMillan (Gis), 3rd Nathan Welch (Gis), 4th Dean Amess (Whangamata)
U16 GIRLS:
1st Jess Santorik (Raglan), 2nd Tara Ryan (Australia), 3rd Clare Thompson (Gis), 4th Jessica Welch (Gis)
U14 BOYS:
1st Richard Christie (Mahia), 2nd Jai Stevens (Gis), 3rd Kieran Van Der Halder (Raglan), 4th Thyge O’Leary (Hawkes Bay)
U14 GIRLS:
1st Jessica Welch (Gis), 2nd Tara Ryan (Australia), 3rd Mischa Davis (Piha) 4th Nina Thompson (Gis) 5th Genevieve Armstrong (Mount)
U12 BOYS:
1st Ryan Hawker (Piha), 2nd Eli Jacobs (Taranaki), 3rd Stefan White (?), 4^th Karne Pitcher (?) 5th Adam Cranston (Gis)
U12 GIRLS:
1st Paige Hareb (Tara), 2nd Arini Mason (Tara), 3rd Jessica Hale (Wgtn), 4^th Ella Williams (Whangamata)

Results and report submitted by Steve Ria, SNZ. steveria@world-net.co.nz

2003 SMOKEFREE / ARNETTE WOMEN’S OPEN SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

February 28 – March 3, 2003, Mount Maunganui, New Zealand

Organizers of this unique, women’s only Surfing New Zealand (SNZ) circuit, have confirmed the new name of this well-established contest. This forthcoming SNZ women’s circuit will provide plenty of challenge for the higher rating female surfers, as a whole new batch of future female surf champions is well on its way to making an impact. Sponsors, Smokefree and Arnett have re-confirmed their commitment to this highlight event for women.

Report by Jonnie Mead, Women’s Coordinator for SNZ. For more information, please email Steve Ria, SNZ at steveria@world-net.co.nz

The NEW ZEALAND LONGBOARD CIRCUIT 2003 has been confirmed for the coming year.

Divisions: Open, Women, Junior (U18 at January 1^st, 2003), Over 40, Over 50 and Old Malibu (boards Pre 1968).

For more information, please contact Nicky Murden, SNZ Longboard Coordinator at nickeye@ihug.co.nz

SURFING NEW ZEALAND CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Oct. 26 - 27, Cape Classic, Westport

Oct. 26 - 27, O'Neill Blue Light Surfing Challenge, Mt. Maunganui

Oct. 26 - 28, Auahi Kore Aotearoa Maori Surfing Title, Taranaki

Nov. 2 – 3, Auckland Championships, Piha

Nov. 9 – 10, Billabong / Oceanbridge / SNZ Pro 5A, Muriwai Beach, Auckland

Nov. 15 – 17, Canterbury Surfing Championships, SNZ Pro, Christchurch

Nov. 23 – 24, Hot Tuna / O&E / SNZ Pro, New Plymouth

Nov. 23 – 24, Lost in the 60’s Longboard Special, Taranaki

Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, Rip Curl Raglan Classic, SNZ Pro, Manu Bay, Raglan

Calendar submitted by Steve Ria, Surfing NZ steveria@world-net.co.nz

FEDERACAO PORTUGUESA DE SURF (FPS) CALENDAR OF EVENTS:

Oct. 26 - 27, 4th National Clubs Championships, Sagres

Nov. 1 – 3, 4^th Circuit of the National Bodyboard Open Series, Sagres

Nov. 9 – 10, 5^th Circuit of the Longboard and Kneeboard Series, Faro

Nov. 16 - `7, 5^th Circuit of the Bodyboard Esparancas, Sagres

Nov. 30, Finals of the National Clubs Championships, Location to be determined

Calendar submitted by Rui Felix of FPS, email: afelix@mail.telepac.pt

2002 REEF WETSUITS SOUTH AFRICAN JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

(Sanctioned by Surfing South Africa)

September 30 – October 5^th, 2002, Big Bay Bloubergstrand in the Western Cape, South Africa

A determined Kwa-Zulu Natal team secured a brilliant seventh consecutive win in a row in tricky 1 to 2 meter surf and rainy conditions at Bloubergstrand on Saturday (October 5th) when they overwhelmed hosts Western Province to win the 2002 Reef Wetsuits SA Junior Championships. A solid team effort from Border put them in third spot behind Western Province and earned them the Best Team accolade.

The under 18 showdown was a true reflection of the caliber of South African surfing with all of the finalists current National Team members. Warwick Wright of KZN showed the form that earned him the Junior World Surfing Title at the ISA Quiksilver World Games in June when he beat South African and KZN teammates Daniel Redman, Ricky Basnett and Andrew Groenewald into second, third and fourth places respectively.

Western Province's only gold medal went the way of Tara Hossack, a member of the SA Junior team in Australia in July. KZN surfer Josh Redman won the under 16 Boys title beating two WP surfers, Brandon Roberts and Damien Fahrenfort, into second and third spot respectively.

One of South Africa's most determined competitors, Rosanne Hodge of Border, surfed consistently throughout the event and was rewarded with victory in the under 16 girl’s category. She was also named Surfer of the Contest. The under 14 boy’s division was dominated by KZN’s top two seeds, Jordan Smith and Rudy Palmboom. In the under 12 division, Southern Cape surfer, Shaun Joubert beat Chad du Toit of KZN.

All seven provincial associations affiliated to Surfing South Africa (SSA) were invited to send teams to the championships. A South African Junior Academy Team made up of surfers from all over the country that are members of the National Development Academy also competed in the event.

The Reef Wetsuits South African Junior Surfing Championships have been held since 1996, when they first took place in Durban. Since then, the tournament has grown in stature. The individual titles as well as the Team Trophy at this contest are regarded as the most prestigious junior titles in SA surfing.

U/18 BOYS:

1. Warwick Wright (KZN)
2. Daniel Redman (KZN)
3. Ricky Basnett (KZN)
4. Andrew Groenewald (KZN)

1. Tara Hossack (WP)
2. Stacey Guy (WP)
3. Jessica Matthews (KZN)
4. Cindy Culbert (Bor)

1. Josh Redman (KZN)
2. Brandon Roberts (WP)
3. Damien Fahrenfort (WP)
4. Keegan Nel (Bor)

1. Rosanne Hodge (Bor)
2. Kate Matthews (KZN)
3. Kate Goldreich (KZN)
4. Sarah Matthews (KZN)

1. Jordan Smith (KZN)
2. Rudy Palmboom (KZN)
3. Klee Strachan (WP)
4. Josh Schmeltzer (KZN)

1. Shaun Joubert (SC)
2. Chad du Toit (KZN)
3. David Defillipi (SN)
4. Kyle Whittaker (SN)

-Rosanne Hodge (Bor)

BEST TEAM:

-Border

TOP JUDGE:

-Mathew Mey (Bor)

SPORTSMANSHIP TROPHY:

-Jonathon Bruton (Bor)

TEAM TROPHY:

1. Kwa-Zulu Natal

2. Western Province

3. Border

4. Eastern Province

5. Southern Natal

6. SA Junior Academy

7. Southern Cape

8. Boland
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

NOTE: Reef Wetsuits is a South African company not affiliated with Reef, the USA based footwear company.

SURFING SOUTH AFRICA (SSA) EVENTS

Nov. 2 – 3, Rip Curl Grom Search, Durban

Nov. 30 – Dec. 1, Industry Challenge Cup, Durban

Dec. 7 – 8, Roxy Wahine Cup, Umhlanga

Results and Calendar submitted by Robin de Kock, rosadian@iafrica.com

Following the success of the British Surfing Team in the ISA World Surfing Games in South Africa, the British Surfing Association (BSA) is looking for a Team Manager to take the team to the WSG 2004. The Manager will work together with the British Team Coach, Ester Spears and the BSA Office to gain sponsorship and make arrangements for the trip. For an application form, please contact the BSA Office:

Karen Walton, BSA karen@britsurf.co.uk

Tel: 01736 360250

Fax: 01736 331077

EUROJUNIOR (European Surfing Federation Event)

September 21 – 29, Mimizan, France

After ten days of small surf in Mimizan, France, Reubyn Ash of Bude, UK was crowned under 14 European Champion, with the English team finishing a respectable third place.

France made the most of their home turf advantage to retain the team title for the third consecutive time. Portugal narrowly took second place. Great individual performances came from St. Agnes's Josh Ward who suffered due to the small waves in the final, placing fourth. Bude's Tazmin Sheppard also made the grand final of the ladies bodyboard and the Isle of Wights, Jonny Friar made the final of the under 18's surf before the event had to be cancelled due to a lack of waves. The cancellation of the event cost the English team a second place finish as strong results were expected from the seven surfers and bodyboarders that were still in the event.

Team manager Rob Barber commented, "The team made the most out of the conditions and genuinely worried the top opposition. We were tactically sound with some great individual performances. The competition's given us a great building block for the future. We're very grateful to our sponsors Rip Curl clothing and Dirty Dog sunglasses who supported the team."

Report submitted by Karen Walton, BSA. For more information, please email info@britsurf.co.uk

HEADWORX BPSA UK SURF TOUR 2002:

-September 28 – 29, Brims Ness, Scotland

Spencer Hargraves won the fourth event of the Headworx BPSA UK Tour. Finishing second was Alan Stokes (English National Champion). Third place went to South African Richard Sills with displays of radical contemporary surfing. Finishing fourth came Steve Winter.

-October 19 – 20, Langland Bay, (Swansea) Wales

Alan Stokes pulled into a big barrel and earned a near perfect score to win this event. The win takes him to within striking distance of ratings leader, Mark Harris, after five events of the UK based Tour.

-October 26 – 27, South Devon, Challaborough

Surfing Life South Coast Challenge - the 6th event on the HEADWORX BPSA UK TOUR 2002

Alan Stokes of Newquay wowed the judges to win the £1200 BPSA Surfing Life South Coast Challenge in gusty and difficult two to three foot surf. His win now leaves him just marginally behind ratings leader and fellow finalist, Mark Harris. This event attracted many of Britain's top surfers as well as travelling international competitors.

-The Tour moves to Cayton Bay in Yorkshire next week for the Headworx North East Surfing Championships after stops in Cornwall, Jersey, Scotland and Wales.

Report and results by Dave Reed, info@britsurf.co.uk

LAGLAND BOARDRIDERS SURFERS AGAINST SEWAGE (SAS)  
TOXIC TROPHY EVENT 2002

Last year, the contest was cancelled due to lack of swell. However, the evening fundraiser event raised over 400 pounds for SAS who word very hard to keep our oceans and it’s surrounding environments clean. Categories: open mens, open ladies, U18 and U16. This contest is open to everyone worldwide, but will also be a Welsh ranking event.

Inquiries: Nick Swinnerton nick@billabong.tm.fr. Website: www.welshsurfingfederation.co.uk

SURFING INJURY QUESTIONAIRE

Please go to http://surfverletzungen.de to fill out this simple questionnaire (in English, German and French). This study is of interest to the surfing community because the information gained by the completed questionnaires should lead to discussions on how to prevent and/or minimize injuries and overuse syndromes in surfing by using accurate equipment and behavior.

Data collected and email addresses will be kept confidential.

Questions: Email Lukas Dau lukas@surfverletzungen.de
 
 
 
 
 
 

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