Queensland State Jr Titles kick off at D-Bah

Queensland State Junior Titles

Surfing Queensland
Gold Coast Queensland Australia
24 - 26 September 2012

State Champs crowned tomorrow afternoon

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 25 September, 2012 : - - The 2012 Queensland State Junior Surfing Titles kicked off today on the Gold Coast, with the state's best U/18, U/16 and U/14 male and female surfers beginning their campaign for a prestigious state junior surfing crown. A building South-Easterly swell saw consistent waves pour in at Duranbah Beach, with competitors in all six age division hitting the water for the opening rounds of competition.

The 2012 Queensland State Junior Surfing Titles will resume tomorrow morning, before concluding in the afternoon where this year’s champions will be crowned.  The Queensland State Junior Surfing Titles is the exclusive qualification pathway for the state's elite junior competitors aiming for selection in Queensland's State Junior Surfing Team, set to compete at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Tasmania later this year.

The event is a key stepping stone in Surfing Queensland's development pathway, with the likes of Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson and Bede Durbidge just a few of the high profile athletes who have previously competed in this event. In 2012, Surfing Queensland will embark on a significant change in the selection process of the Queensland Junior Surfing Team. In contrast to previous years, the Queensland Junior Surfing Team will now be selected through a combination of the Queensland State Junior Titles and newly formed Queensland State Junior Selection Camp.

The 2012 Queensland State Junior Titles will be activated over a three-day period (September 24-26), followed by the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp (September 27-28).
The three-day, 2012 Queensland State Junior Titles will also see the introduction of two new divisions (U/14 Boys and U/14 Girls),  which is designed to provide younger Queensland athletes with an introduction and positive experience in competitive junior surfing.

Queensland State Junior Selection Camp

Athletes will be chosen to attend the 2012 Queensland State Junior Selection Camp based on their performance at the Queensland State Junior Titles. These athletes will also be joined by wildcard competitors chosen by the Surfing Queensland Selection Committee. Wildcard competitors will predominantly be chosen from participants in the Queensland State Junior Titles, however, special circumstances may be considered by Surfing Queensland.

U/18 Boys, U/18 Girls & U/16 Boys

The winner of the U/18 Boys, U/18 Girls and U/16 Boys at the Queensland State Junior Titles will be granted automatic selection into the Queensland Junior Surfing Team. These athletes are still required to attend the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp. 2nd, 3rd and 4th at the Queensland State Junior Titles will be granted a position in the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp, where they will compete for the final three Queensland Junior Surfing Team allocations in their respective division.

Two wildcard positions in each division will be invited by the Surfing Queensland Selection Committee to attend the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp.  A total of six competitors in each of the U/18 Boys, U/18 Girls & U/16 Boys divisions will be selected to attend the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp.

U/16 Girls, U/14 Boys & U/14 Girls

The winner of the U/16 Girls, U/14 Boys & U/14 Girls at the Queensland State Junior Titles will be granted automatic selection into the Queensland Junior Surfing Team. These athletes are still required to attend the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp. 2nd & 3rd at the Queensland State Junior Titles will be granted a position in the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp, where they will compete for the final allocation in their respective division.

One wildcard position in each division will be invited by the Surfing Queensland Selection Committee to attend the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp. A total of four competitors in each of the U/16 Girls, U/14 Boys & U/14 Girls divisions will be selected to attend the Queensland State Junior Selection Camp.  For competition start times/location, competitors and spectators can call the Surfing Queensland Events Hotline each morning of the event - Ph# (07) 3030 6388
 
U/18 Boys - Top four competitors qualify for State Junior Surfing Team
U/18 Girls - Top four competitors qualify for State Junior Surfing Team
U/16 Boys - Top four competitors qualify for State Junior Surfing Team
U/16 Girls - Top two competitors qualify for State Junior Surfing Team
U/14 Boys - Top two competitors qualify for State Junior Surfing Team
U/14 Girls - Top two competitors qualify for State Junior Surfing Team

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Source: Surfing Queensland

Author: Chad Calderon

Tags: Surfing Queensland, Junior Titles, Gold Coast

Events: Surfersvillage