Drummy Christien & Gudaskus clean up at PSTA Pro

PSTA Pro

Professional Surfing Tour of America
San Clemente, California.
14th - 16th June 2002

Chris Drummy cleans up at San Clemente

Julia Christian wins Womens & Tanner Gudaskus the Junior

San Clemente, Calif. (16 June 2002)-

PSTA started competition on Sunday, Fathers day with a host of parents on hand to support the PSTA´s newest division for competitors aged 13-15. Athletes and families alike were welcomed with consistant 3-4´ surf with a light marine layer and no wind.

Taking the win with (17.40 ) points was Tanner Gudaskas, second place Nico Becerra (13.40), third place Chris Waring (13.15), forth place Ian Eckberg (10.50) The PSTA is proud of all these up and coming competitors and looking forward to watching this level of competition continue to grow.

It was Chris Drummy taking the win in a very close heat at the PSTA Pro in San Clemente, there were three lead changes in this closely matched final under clear skys, no wind and 4-5 foot south swell. Another epic event for the PSTA.

In PSTA women´s competition Julia Christian continues to make huge strides at the professional level, easily taking the win as the ladies were welcomed to beautiful clear skies, warm temperatures and water (70 degrees) and the southwest swell as predicted pouring throughout their competition.

Standouts in early Qualifying round competition included, Erica Hosseini (12.75), Allison Bailey (14.50), Karina Petroni (14.85),Siri Cota (11.95) and Kim Mayer (11.25)

The Next event on the PSTA Schedule is the Havaianas Pro which will take place July 18-21, 2002 in Huntington Beach at Goldenwest Street. This will be a big event, positioned between two of the nations largest events the Nationals and the US Open. Great competition everyone. All PSTA events will be televised on the Outdoor Life Network starting on the first Monday evening in July.

PSTA Pro results:

Men´s Shortboard / Final:

Red 4th Bron Heussenstamm 12.60
White 2nd Brett Simpson 15.55
Green 3rd Ryan Simmons 15.50
Blue 1st Chris Drummy 15.75

Men´s Longboard / Final:

Red 1st Colin McPhillips 16.70
White 2nd Josh Baxter 16.20
Green 4th Zack Howard 11.30
Blue 3rd Linden Brocolli 13.20

Women’s final:

Red 1st Julia Christian 18.25
White 3rd Karina Petroni 12.00
Green 2nd Jodie Nelson 12.40
Blue 4th Holly Beck 11.15

PSTA Junior Final:

Red 1st Tanner Gudaskus 17.40
White 4th Ian Eckberg 10.50
Green 3rd Chris Waring 13.15
Blue 2nd Nico Becerra 13.40

Mens Heats & Results
Longboard Heats & Results
Womens Heats & Results
JuniorHeats & Results

PSTA sponsors include the New Subaru Baja, Paul Mitchell Salon Haircare, and the Outdoor Life Network. Industry supporting sponsors include Havaianas, Surf One, Mountain High Resort, Sticky Bumps, Transworld Surf Magazine, Amtrak’s Pacific Surfliner (1-800-USA-RAIL), Cut 4 Media, Mandero Sports Products, Peak Sunscreen, Poor Boy, Beatty Products, MYOC.com, USMC and Surf Quest Media. The event will also support the upcoming big screen production of “Blue Crush”. Local sponsors include, the Fisherman’s restaurant, Cassano’s Pizza, Stuft Pizza, San Clemente Marine safety, Quality Suites and the San Clemente Sunpost.

The PSTA Pro is scheduled to air on Outdoor Life Network this summer. Fans can access Outdoor Life Network TV air dates and times for their specific region by checking out www.prosurfingtour.com

Previous report No. 4 Colin McPhillips wins longboard, top shoartborders finalists .
Previous report No. 3 PSTA returns to San Clemente Pier and ideal conditions.
Previous report No. 2 PSTA offers tent & banner space at San Clemente event.
Previous report No. 1 PSTA Pro comes to San Clemente June 14 - 16

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Jeff Grell at (831) 728-9001
or log onto: www.prosurfingtour.com

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