2006 Margaret River Pro
presented by O’Neill

ASP 4 Star WQS Mens Event
Surfers Point, Margaret Rive
27 March - 2 April 2006

Live webcast    |    Scores/Results/photos etc

Big names of surf on their way to WA

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 23 March, 2006 : - - The 2006 Margaret River Pro presented by O’Neill marks the 22nd year of the event. Action kicks off on 27th March. The event schedule has now been finalized and is avialbale below;-

EVENT SCHEDULE

What’s on at the Margaret River Pro
[current as at 23 March 2006, subject to change]

PRE-EVENT SUNDAY 26 MARCH
7.30am to 4.30pm Competitor Registrations @ Surfers Point, Margaret River

DAY 1 MONDAY 27 MARCH
7.30am to 4.30pm 16 heats - Round of 256
6 heats - Round of 224

DAY 2 TUESDAY 28 MARCH
7.30am to 4.30pm 10 heats - Round of 224
12 heats - Round of 192

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 29 MARCH
7.30am to 4.30pm 4 heats - Round of 192
16 heats - Round of 160
10.00am Official Opening Ceremony with traditional land owners, the Wardan People. Location - VIP Corporate Marquee
10.30am Media Call, all welcome. Location - VIP Corporate Marquee
5.00pm Leeuwin Estate Surfers’ Wine Tasting - competitors will sample some of Australia’s finest wines at a private wine
tasting presented by the award-winning Leeuwin Estate, a new sponsor of the Margaret River Pro.
Location - Leeuwin Estate Winery, Stevens Road, Margaret River

DAY 4 THURSDAY 30 MARCH
7.30am to 4.30pm 16 heats - Round of 128
4 heats - Round of 96
6.00pm to 10.00pm Surfers’ Party for PMH for competitors and sponsors only with sausage sizzle, drink specials and Miss Summergirl
finalists. Part proceeds go to WA’s Princess Margaret Hospital for Children. Location - VIP Corporate Marquee

DAY 5 FRIDAY 31 MARCH
Throughout the day Miss Summergirl finalists on parade at Surfers Point
7.30am to 4.30pm 12 heats - Round of 96
8 heats - Round of 64

DAY 6 SATURDAY 1 APRIL
Throughout the day Miss Summergirl finalists on parade at Surfers Point
8.00am to 12.00pm 8 heats - Round of 64
12.00pm to 12.30pm SunSmart Grom Prix Final, showcasing WA’s hottest junior surfers
12.00pm to 4.30pm 8 heats - Round of 32
1.00pm to 5.00pm Chill Bill and Chillette live at Surfers Point, thanks to Brownes Chill
6.00pm to 1.00am Mainbreak Concert - the ultimate surf party, featuring Ben Lee, alongside Pendulum, Butterfingers, Bodyjar,
Cowtown, Raggabeats, Fdel, Armee, Cooker and Adema. Details @ www.heatseeker.com.au.
Location - Margaret River Oval / Gloucester Park, off Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River
From 6.00pm Margaret River Pro Leeuwin Dinner - invitation-only event for VIP sponsors, incorporating special award
presentations, proudly sponsored by Leeuwin Estate.
Location - Leeuwin Restaurant, Leeuwin Estate Winery, Stevens Road, Margaret River

DAY 7 SUNDAY 2 APRIL
Throughout the day Miss Summergirl finalists on parade at Surfers Point
8.00am to 10.00am Margaret River Pro Quarter Finals
10.00am to 11.00am Margaret River Pro Semi Finals
11.00am to 12.00pm Toohey’s Extra Dry Expression Session
12.00pm to 12.40pm Margaret River Pro Final
1.00pm to 1.30pm Closing Ceremony with traditional land owners, the Wardan People. Location - Main Stage
1.30pm to 2.00pm Margaret River Pro Presentations, with officials from the WA Government and O’Neill. Location - Main Stage
7.00pm to 10.00pm Wind-up Party for competitors, crew and sponsors, to celebrate the week that was
Location - VIP Corporate Marquee

For further information on the 2006 Margaret River Pro presented by O’Neill, or to watch the event live online, go to www.margaretriverpro.com.  For travel, accommodation and visitor information, contact the Margaret River Visitor Centre on (08) 9757 2911, email welcome@margaretriver.com or visit www.margaretriver.com. 

Previous reports:
# 1 : Big surfing names heading to 2006 Margaret River Pro.
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

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