Team Hawaii, overall winners : photo AJ Neste/Surfing America/Quiksilver ISA WJSC 2005

 

International Surfing Association (ISA)
Huntington Beach, California, USA
8 - 16 October 2005

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DAY 8 : HAWAII WINS GOLD AT THE 2005 QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Stephanie Gilmore (Aus), Tonino Benson (Haw) & Jefferson Silva (Bra) take the golds

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, Huntington Beach, Calif., October 16, 2005 - The Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships concluded today awarding Hawaii the 2005 World Junior Surfing Champions with 5,904 total points. Brazil earned silver with 5,321 points, USA bronze with 5,173 points and Australia copper with 4,966 points. Individual gold medals and world titles went to Jéferson Silva of Brazil in Boys Under 18, the defending junior world title holder Stephanie Gilmore of Australia in Girls Under 18 and Tonino Benson of Hawaii in Boys Under 16.

The nine day event began last Saturday, October 8, gathering 28 teams from around the world representing the global surfing community and marking the largest junior event to date. Some teams arrived with full squads of 12 surfers plus coaches, managers, translators and alternates, while others like the Dominican Republic, Germany, Guatemala and Ireland came with only one or two surfers to represent their country. The International Surfing Association (ISA), the world governing authority for wave-riding as recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), organized the annual event.

“The 2005 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships has been a triumph of love for surfing,” said ISA President Fernando Aguerre. “We've just seen nearly 300 junior surfers from 28 countries surf almost 5,000 waves in 270 heats over eight days with the conditions in Huntington remaining good throughout. Some athletes came from nations where the cost of a plane ticket is one year's salary and they've gone home knowing they've represented their countries well, worn their colors, waved their flags and done it all while doing what they love most, surfing. We've shown the world what the ISA and our surfing tribe know: There is more that unites us as surfers and human beings than separates us. With this amazing network of family, friends and supporters from around the globe this has been possible. Muchas gracias to Quiksilver and to all the teams.”

 
Jefferson Silva : photo AJ Neste/Surfing America/Quiksilver ISA WJSC 2005

Today saw some of the best surfing action in the world as the last six remaining countries, Australia, Brazil, Hawaii, New Zealand, South Africa and the USA competed in nine heats of semi-finals, finals and grand finals. Wrapping up the week-long contest and with the competition very close, the inconsistent and windy conditions added to the challenge for the surfers in the water. Yet the talent of the surfers prevailed.

It was a case of déjà vu in the Girls Under 18 final where Stephanie Gilmore of Australia secured her second consecutive World Title and the gold medal with a solid two-wave combined score of 17.70 followed by USA’s Karina Petroni earning silver for the second year in a row with a 12.20. “There has been a lot of learning,” said Stephanie Gilmore. “I am preparing for the ‘CT, and am feeling more confident for the ‘QS. I have had a little bit more experience than the other girls, but I still see myself on the same level as them. I can’t get too cocky because you never know what’s around the corner.”

Hawaii’s Carissa Moore and Lani Hunter secured the bronze and copper medals respectively. Petroni and Moore, examples of how surfers can lose in a qualifier and work back up into the finals through the repercharge rounds, both had lost heats earlier in the contest.

The climactic Boys Under 16 division ended with Tonino Benson taking the win, title and medal. Taking some big risks paid off for the Hawaiian team with both Benson and teammate/Quiksilver team rider Clay Marzo successfully landing some huge maneuvers and taking the gold and silver respectively. “I am stoked I got the win,” said 15-year-old Tonino Benson from Kona, Hawaii. “It’s the biggest win of my career. Hawaii has very different waves from here. It’s pretty challenging, but I just got off the East Coast and that helped me prepare for the waves here. Finally all my work is paying off.”

Jefferson Silva with team Mexico : photo AJ Neste/Surfing America/Quiksilver ISA WJSC 2005

Australian David Delroy-Carr came in third for the bronze and Brazilian Wiggolly Dantas took copper, dropping from first to fourth in the last few minutes of the heat for an interference call against him.

Boys Under 18, the only final not to have a Hawaiian representative, was a showdown between two of Brazil’s best Jéferson Silva and Thomas Hermes, USA Surf Team member Tanner Gudauskas and South Africa’s Jordy Smith. The heated contest was anyone’s game all the way until the closing minutes. Brazil was in the lead with Hermes in first and Silva in second, Gudauskas made a breakaway for the gold on a wave that opened up out the back. Waiting for the scores to still come in, Silva returned the move with a left towards the pier connecting all the way to the sand with powerful smooth turns. The scores dropped, Gudauskas, a 7.37 and then Silva, an 8.37. Knowing he could do no more before the heat ended, Silva exited the water while the time counted down. The Brazilian team charged the sand, lifting Silva to their shoulders and adorning him in the green and yellow Brazilian flag. “He is 18 now so this was his last chance to ride for Brazil,” said Brazilian Coach Marcos Conde, speaking on behalf of Silva who doesn’t speak English. “He is very happy for his win and for his country.”

The day also included the final for the ISA Cup, a tag team event and unique ISA tradition. Australia, France, South Africa and the USA competed with France taking gold, South Africa silver, USA bronze and Australia copper. Although the tag team has no bearing on the championship results, it’s a fun aside to the contest that shows a different surfing format and gives teams another chance for medals.

In the awards ceremony, special medals were given to the head judges, Glen Elliot and Midget Smith and the entire judging staff who assisted for the eight days of the contest. The panel of judges was made up of 16 countries with each of the major surfing countries represented. “I’d like to congratulate all the teams that are here,” said Elliot. “With the standard of surfing demonstrated here, we don’t have to worry about the future of our sport. I’d like to thank my panel of judges. All of you have done a fantastic job.”

 
Stephanie Gilmore, team Australia : photo AJ Neste/Surfing America/Quiksilver ISA WJSC 2005 

Medals were also presented to the first through fourth place finishes for the tag team ISA Cup event, followed by the crowning of the champions in each division and singing the national anthem for each country who won gold medals.

After the individual medals were given out, the team medals were awarded beginning with fourth place. For the first time in ISA history, Hawaii was crowned the World Champion. In addition to gold medals the team was awarded the International Olympic Committee President’s Trophy. “There was a lot of hard work and last minute scrambling, but the help, funding and support of all the parents coming together got us here,” said Rainos Hayes, Hawaii’s coach. “The event is incredible in itself because it’s the closest thing surfing has to the Olympics. Surfing is such an international sport these days; you can’t deny that with the turnout here. There is so much camaraderie and bringing together the spirit of the whole thing. It really helps for the recognition of the sport as a sport and not just a past time.”

This year’s contest was hosted by Surfing America, the national governing body (NGB) for the sport of surfing in the United States and a member of the ISA. In addition to hosting the event, Surfing America, which is based in Surf City USA™ Huntington Beach, California, also selects the USA Surf Team and organizes competitions within the United States. Surfing America and the city of Huntington Beach will also host the 2006 World Surfing Games next October. (Note: Hawaii and the USA are recognized as separate members of the ISA, in part to honor the historical contribution Hawaii has made to the sport of surfing.)

“Surfing America and the USA Surf Team is proud and honored to have shared our hometown, Surf City USA™, Huntington Beach, California with the world,” said Surfing America Executive Director Mike Gerard. “What a tremendous event to take place on U.S. shores, where we've seen the whole future of surfing converge. Surfing America strives to provide a venue to grow and foster young surfing talent and we've certainly seen the best of the best here this week. There's no doubt that several of these juniors will go on to be the leaders in professional surfing and our industry.”

Stephanie Gilmore, team Australia : photo AJ Neste/Surfing America/Quiksilver ISA WJSC 2005 

May 2006 will bring the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships to Maresias, Brazil hosted by the Brazilian Surfing Confederation.

Quiksilver, the title sponsor for this year’s contest has been involved with junior surfing for more than 20 years. In the opening ceremonies, Quiksilver announced they will continue their sponsorship for the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships for another three years. “This event has been a huge success and has exceeded our expectations,” said Jeff Booth, Quiksilver Brand Manager. “It has been an honor to be involved with the ISA and this event and to see the stoke of all the countries coming to Huntington Beach to compete.”

For complete competition results and complimentary photos go to www.quiksilver.com/isa

Results

Junior Boys U18s
1 Jefferson Silva (Bra)
2 Tanner Gudauskas (USA)
3 Tomas Hermes (Bra)
4 Jordy Smith (SAfr)

Junior Boys U16s
1 Tonino Benson (Haw)
2 Clay Marzo (Haw)
3 David Delroy Carr (Aus)
4 Wiggolly Dantas (Bra)

Junior Girls U18s
1 Stephanie Gilmore (Aus)
2 Karina Petroni (USA)
3 Clarissa Moore (Haw)
4 Lane Hunter (Haw)

Team Championship
Place    Country        TOTAL
1            Hawaii            5904
2            Brazil              5321
3            USA               5173
4            Australia         4966
5            S.Africa          3948
6            France            3621
7            N.Zealand       3543
8            Tahiti               3485
9            UK                  2700
10           Peru               2520
11           Portugal          2460
12           Japan             2400
13           Argentina        2304
13           P.Rico             2280
15           Venezuela       2175
16           Ecuador          1896
17           Barbados        1818
18           Mexico             1764
19           Jamaica           1758
20           Chile                 1631
21           C.Rica             1500
23           Canada           1428
24           Italy                  1158
25           Ireland               600
25           El Salvador        360
27           Germany           330
27           Domenican        270
27           Guatemala        180

Tag Team
1 France
2 South Africa
3 United Sates
4 Australia
5 Brasil

For complete results on today’s competition, scores, photos, and video, go to www.quiksilver.com/isa.

The 28 countries participating in the week-long event include:-
(Country name linked to national association/federation website where applicable)

Argentina,                                                                                   
Australia, ............................................ (see updates below)       
Barbados,                                                                                    
Brazil, ................................................. (see updates below)                                                                                          
Canada,                                                                                       
Chile,                                                                                            
Costa Rica,  ........................................ (see updates below)        
Dominican Republic,                                                                      
Ecuador,                                                                                        
El Salvador,                                                                                 
France, ............................................... (see updates below)        
Germany,                                                                                     
Guatemala,                                                                                    
Hawaii,                                                                                          
Ireland, ................................................ (see updates below)        
Italy,                                                                                             
Jamaica, .............................................. (see updates below)        
Japan,                                                                                           
Mexico, ................................................ (see updates below)    
New Zealand, ...................................... (see updates below)    
Peru, .................................................... (see updates below)                                                                                              
Portugal,                                                                                        
Puerto Rico,                                                                              
South Africa, ....................................... (see updates below)    
Tahiti,                                                                                             
United Kingdom, ................................... (see updates below)      
United States                                                                               
Venezuela.     

For more information on Surfing America and ISA, visit www.surfingamerica.org and www.isasurf.org.

Previous reports:
# 1 : US set to host 2005 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Champs
# 2 : Over 250 representatives / 25 nations take part in WJSC 
# 3 : Parade of Nations/Sands of the World to launch the WJSC 
# 4 : ISA WJSC starts on Saturday, CR and NZ Team updates

# 5 : 27 teams attend Quiksilver ISA WJSC opening ceremony 
# 6 : Hawaii opens with strong hand at Quiksilver ISA WJSC 
# 7 : Aussies US Hawaii dominate WJSC, Canada/UK strong 
# 8 : Competition builds in superb conditions at WJSC day 3  

#  9  : Fading swell & battles for waves mark WJSC Day Four 
# 10 : Top Juniors battle on as 28 nation field dwindles to 10 
# 11 : 7 countries still chasing gold at World Junior Champs.. 
# 12 : Hawaii lead charge as 5 nations battle for world titles  

Team Updates: 

Australia:
Team Australia arrive in Surf City ready to take on World 
Top 4 Aussie seeds bundled into repercharge at WJSC
U/16 Aussie boys move towards business end of WJSC 
Aussie spirits soaring despite further WJSC eliminations 
Six Australians remain in Hunt for Gold at ISA Champs.. 
Aussies Gilmore & Delroy-Carr going for Gold at WJSC
Stephanie Gilmore claims back-to-back world titles at HB

Brazil:
Time brasileiro faz bonito na Quiksilver ISA WJSC 2005 
Brazil News: Franklin Serpa avança em Huntington Beach
Jadson André/Brasil dá show em WJSC Huntington Beach
Esquenta a briga no ISA World Junior Surfing Champs...
Jefferson Silva conquista Mundial Júnior em Califonia

Costa Rica:
Costa Ricans travelling to World Junior Surfing Champs
Costa Rica and New Zealand national  Team updates
Costa Rica presents biographies of the ISA WJSC team 
Costa Ricans Naranjo Vega & Brown advance at WJSC
Costa Rica earn 21st place at ISA WJSC gain experience

France:
France announces team for ISA World Junior Champs. 
L'équipe de France de surf aux Championnats du Monde
Debuts timides de l'equipe de France sur l'ISA WJSC...
Tous les français restent encore en course au WJSC... 
Championnats du Monde Espoirs: mi-figue, mi-raisin... 
Championnats du Monde Espoirs: Blues pret au combat 
Team France: Les filles portent le drapeau au WJSC......
France termine ces Championnats du Monde en fanfare

Great Britain:
Britain's standout surfers travel to World Junior Champs
British team on fire at ISA World Junior Surfing Games
British Team still in event and on target at ISA WJSC..

Hawaii:
Hawai'i team wins World Junior Surfing Championships
Maui surfers Marzo and Payne help Hawaii win surf title
Tonino Benson surfing on air a day after world title win

Ireland:
Irish teams announced for worlds and Junior champs... 
Fregal Smith/Ireland blasts top seeds in thrilling display
Fergal & Shauna (Irl) bow out of WJSC with heads high 
Ireland finishes overall in 25th place, Fergal Smith 31st

Jamaica:
Jamaican national Junior team for WJSC 05 announced
Fregal Smith/Ireland blasts top seeds in thrilling display

Mexico:
El ISA 2005 Mundial Juvinel - la seleccion de México

New Zealand:
NZ surfers to vie for ISA world titles in Huntington Beach
New Zealand beats South Africa to regain SANZ Trophy.
New Zealand girls dominate Day One of the ISA WJSC
Clean sweep by NZ U16 boys, mixed bag from U18 girls
Morehu Roberts only sparkle for Kiwis on day 3 at WJSC 
Long Day at Worlds sees 9 out of 12 Kiwis still in hunt
New Zealand girls strengthen their position at ISA WJSC
Christie and Roberts come out fighting for New Zealand 
Kiwis Roberts and Christie bow out fighting at ISA WJSC 

Peru:
Peru/Piero delucchi clasifico en primer lugar a la WJSC

South Africa:
SA Junior team to take on the World's best in California  
Strong SA Junior surfing team performances at WJSC.. 
Smith/Gravett in last 12 at World Junior Surfing Champs
South African team remain in contention at ISA WJSC...
South Africans Smith & Strachan in semi-finals of WJSC 
South Africa finish 5th in World Junior Surfing Champs

28 National Teams participating  - 11 nations reporting

About International Surfing Association (ISA)
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing, Bodyboarding and Surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964, and the Junior World Championships since 1980.

ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected five times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are from South Africa, Australia, Hawaii and the USA.

Inspired by the Olympic spirit, the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships showcases athletes competing on behalf of their country. The top four finalists will be awarded gold, silver, bronze and copper medals. Like in the Olympics, cultural identity, team spirit and moments of great personal triumph are hallmarks of the event. For more information, visit: www.isasurf.org.

About Surfing America
Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States. The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Surfriding. www.surfingamerica.org

Surfing America is also the North America Regional Office of the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP). http://www.aspworldtour.com

Surfing America is an IRS recognized 501(c) 3 charitable organization. All donations made to Surfing America are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by the law. Donation checks should be made payable to: Surfing America, P.O. Box 309, Huntington Beach, CA 92648. End of year tax receipts are sent to every individual donor of more than $250. For donations under $250, a cancelled check or credit card statement is sufficient evidence for IRS purposes. Surfing America will send a tax receipt to any donor who requests one.

About Quiksilver, Inc.
Quiksilver, Inc. (NYSE:ZQK) is the world's leading outdoor sports company, which designs, produces and distributes a diversified mix of branded apparel, wintersports and golf equipment, footwear, accessories and related products. The Company's apparel and footwear brands represent a casual lifestyle for young-minded people that connect with its boardriding culture and heritage, while its wintersports and golf brands symbolize a long standing commitment to technical expertise and competitive success on the mountains and on the links.

The reputation of Quiksilver's brands is based on different outdoor sports. The Company's Quiksilver, Roxy, DC Shoes and Hawk brands are synonymous with the heritage and culture of surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding, and its beach and water oriented swimwear brands include Raisins, Radio Fiji, Leilani and Island Soul. The Rossignol, Dynastar, Lange, Look and Kerma brands are leaders in the alpine ski market, and the Company makes snowboarding equipment under its Rossignol, Dynastar, DC Shoes, Roxy, Lib Technologies, Gnu and Bent Metal labels. The Company's golf business includes Cleveland Golf, as well as Never Compromise putters and Fidra apparel by John Ashworth. Gotcha is the Company's surf-based European brand addressing street fashion.

The Company's products are sold in over 90 countries in a wide range of distribution, including surf shops, ski shops, skateboard shops, snowboard shops, proprietary Boardriders Club shops, other specialty stores and select department stores. The European headquarters are in St. Jean de Luz and Voiron, France; and the Asia/Pacific headquarters are in Torquay, Australia. Quiksilver's corporate and Americas' headquarters are in Huntington Beach, California.

NOTE: For further information about Quiksilver, Inc., you are invited to visit our corporate website at www.quiksilverinc.com and the websites of our brands at www.quiksilver.com, www.roxy.com, www.dcshoecousa.com, www.fidragolf.com, www.quiksilveredition.com, www.hawkclothing.com, www.rossignol.com, www.dynastar.com, and www.clevelandgolf.com. 
 

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