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

QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS’ FINALISTS PASS ANTI-DOPING TESTING

ISA Vice President and Doping Control Officer Maile Aguerre confirmed last Thursday that all tests are negative.

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, NOVEMBER 7, 2005 (San Diego, CA) - The International Surfing Association (ISA) is pleased to confirm that the UCLA Analytical Laboratory at the UCLA School of Medicine reported no adverse findings in the results from the anti-doping tests administered to the top four finishers at the 2005 Quiksilver ISA WJSC in the Boys Under 16, Girls Under 18, and Boys Under 18 divisions.

The laboratory analyzed the urine specimens for the World Anti-Doping Administration (WADA) list of prohibited substances: anabolic and masking agents, diuretics, stimulants, narcotics, peptide hormones, cannabinoides and glucocorticosteroids. The specimens were also analyzed for tetrahydrogestrinone.

Testing was carried out according to ISA Anti-Doping Code (which is the same as the WADA code) without any problems.

Inspired by the Olympic spirit, the 2005 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships showcased athletes competing on behalf of their country.  The top four finishers were 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.

28 countries participated in the week-long competition held October 8th through October 16th, including Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Tahiti, United Kingdom, United States and Venezuela.

This Olympic doctrine of promoting international sportsmanship and peace through sport is the very culture of surfing; it is also the foundation of the mission of the ISA. The ISA Anti-Doping Program, in existence since 1992, seeks to preserve what is intrinsically valuable about sport. This value is often referred to as the “spirit of the sport”; it is the essence of true sportsmanship. It is how we play true.

The History of the World Junior Surfing Championships

The first World Junior Surfing Championships were held in 1980 as part of the ISA World Championships. That year Tom Curren was crowned champion in Biarritz, France. The event was held every other year until 2002 in Durban.  In 2003, the World Junior Surfing Championships were held in Durban independently from the World Surfing Games, in order to provide a singular focus for world junior surfing.  The following year, the contest was held in Papenoo, Tahiti as the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships, the official name of the event.

The World Championships, also called World Surfing Games, date back to 1964, with the first event being held in Manly, Australia.  Bernard "Midget" Farelly won the Open Men's division and Phyllis O'Donnel won in the Open Women's Division.

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

The History of the ISA:
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recognizes the International Surfing Association (ISA) 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.

 For more information, visit: www.isasurf.org.

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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