Cloud 9 hosts Roxy Siargao Womens Surfing Cup

Philippa Anderson © Roxy

Roxy Siargao International Womens Surfing Cup

Asian Surfing Championships
Cloud 9, Siargao Island Philippines
1 - 4 May 2012

Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes distributor in the Philippines hosts event at Cloud 9 from May 1-4

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 20 April, 2012 : - - Manila-Philippines: The Primer Group of Companies as the sole distributer for Quiksilver, Roxy and DC Shoes in the Philippines is proud to announce their sponsorship of the Siargao International Womens Surfing Cup, to be held from May 1-4 at the world-class surf destination of Cloud 9 on Siargao Island.

This historic event will have the distinction of being both the first-ever Asian Surfing Championship event to be held in the Philippines and the first to receive the top Ultima rating for its PHP 300,000 (approximately $7,000 USD) prize purse in Womens Division competition.

The top women surfers from Asian countries including Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, and Japan as well as from Australia and of course a strong contingent from the Philippines will soon be chasing down the $2,500 USD first place prize money, ASC championship points, and the prestige that comes with winning such a premier event at the world class surfing destination of Cloud 9. Signed up to compete in the event is Roxys own Philippa Anderson from Australia.

Anderson has surfed and competed at Cloud 9 before, winning the contest in 2009, and when she heard about the event happening again this year she was instantly keen. Ive been surfing and training in Bali for the past week to get away from the early Australian winter back home, she said, So when Holly (Monkman) told me about the event and asked if I wanted to come I said yes straight away, as surfing there has always been one of my best memories. Im really excited to see all the girls surf and to be part of the event again this yearI cant wait!

Quiksilver-Roxy Marketing Executive for SEA Holly Monkman is delighted with the opportunity to both participate and attend the event, saying Were really excited to have Roxy be a part of this event as we know the beach culture in the Philippines is a huge part of everyones lifestyle here. Seeing a womens event at such a prime surfing location is also not only a great opportunity for the surfers but its also a wonderful opportunity to showcase the ASC womens tour to the surfing world. Id love to see more professional womens events at waves like Cloud 9, so we are really proud to be apart of this years event and to help the growth of womens surfing in the Philippines.

The Philippine Surfing Federation is equally excited to gain such great support for the competition and the sport of surfing in the Philippines, according to Secretary General Zeny Pallugna. This is the 5th time we are holding the competition, but in the past two years it didnt happen due to budget constraints and a change in the local leadership. Thanks to Mayor Jaime Rusillon, Governor Sol Matugas, Congressman Francisco Matugas and Gerry Degan from the Sagana Resort we revived it this year, and thanks to the ASC who connected us with Quiksilver/Roxy/DC Brand Manager Dino Gilladoga and the team at the Primer Group of Companies we have a major surf brand sponsor in Roxy. This is indeed a major breakthrough in the surfing industry in the Philippines, she explained.

Quiksilver/Roxy/DC Brand Manager Dino Gilladoga added, The Primer Group of Companies as the distributor of Roxy is proud to announce Roxy as the presenting sponsor of this years Siargao Womens International Surfing Cup. We are excited to be part of this huge event in Siargao, the surfing capital of the Philippines, as this signals the beginning of Roxys aggressive plan for supporting and growing the womens surfing scene here in the Philippines. Events like these are truly the venue for local talent development, where our local girls get to compete side by side with international surfers, which will be very valuable for their growth. Hopefully one day we will have athletes surfing at the standard of Sally Fitzgibbons and Stephanie Gilmore.

The Roxy Siargao International Womens Surfing Cup is supported by the Philippine Department of Tourism, the House of Representatives, the Province of Surigao Del Norte, the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority and the Municipality of General Luna, organized by the Philippine Surfing Federation, and with sponsorship from the Primer Group of Companies, Rockstar Energy Drink the San Miguel Corporation, and media support by Thirty Six-O Media

The Roxy Siargao International Womens Surfing Cup will take place over a 4-day period at Cloud 9 on Siargao Island, arguably the most well-known surf destination in the Philippines, known for its perfectly barreling right hand wave that has captured the hearts and minds of the surfing world. Great waves, white sand beaches, clear blue water, tall palm trees and the laid back island life has made Siargao Island one of most popular surf destinations for traveling surfers, and with a the variety of accommodations and restaurants fronting the Cloud 9 break it makes for an incredible venue for an international surfing competition.

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