An overview of beautiful Maresias, Brazil : photo courtesy Quiksilver ISA WJSC

International Surfing Association
Maresias, Brazil.
6 - 14 May 2006

Opening functions and final team preparation underway

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 6 May, 2006 : - - After another day of heavy surf yesterday, today [sat] has dawned with smaller waves but still a consistency in the contest zone that would challenge competitors. Judges briefings were held yesterday by contest Head Judge Glen Elliot, who is the ISA Judging Co-ordinator [and Surfing Australia Judging Co-Ordinator].

The confederation of Surfing Brasil have done a great job setting up the infrastructure for the event and all teams are happy with their accommodations and general arrangements.

Team Australia broke 3 boards in the extreme conditions on day one but didnt increase the tally yesterday, despite some super heavy waves. Spirits are high but all surfers here realize the break will be challenging as far as wave selection is concerned.

Today the managers meeting is first off, where final team lists and arrengements are locked in. Following at midday will be a march past of all teams through the street to the civic square. Local school children will be carrying flags of the nations and the "sands of the world" ceremony will be held where sand brought from all participating countries is poured into a glass box to commemorate the coming together of all 29 surfing nations here.

Competitive heats begin tomorrow.

Surfing Australia

Quiksilver CEO Bob McKnight with the team trophy
photo courtesy Quiksilver ISA WJSC

Quiksilver announce continuation of World Junior Championships Sponsorship for a futher three years

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 6 May, 2006 : - - The ISA announced on riday that Quiksilver will be continuing their contract for the world junior surfing championships for a further three years until 2010. This announcement was made by Fernando Aguerre, ISA President at a function hosted by Quiksilver Brazil in a luxurious home on the hills over looking the contest site of Maresias.  

The function was attended by delegates and leaders from each country and international media. Numerous ISA officials and Chairman/CEO of Quiksilver Bob McKnight attended the function. In recognition of his support for the ISA and the event McKnight was presented with a replica of the trophy that will be awarded to the winning team at the 2006 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Championships.  

The championships will officially be opened today (Saturday, May 6th) when the teams march through the streets of Maresias in their national colors, and take part in what is know as the Sands of the World Ceremony. 

Maresias was going off the day before the start of the event
photo courtesy Quiksilver ISA WJSC

The traditional SANZ Challenge, which involves the South African and New Zealand teams and was scheduled to take place on Friday May 5, was postponed due to difficult surf conditions. The management of the two teams are hoping to hold the event sometime next week.

The 2006 contest will be available to view online with live scoring and streaming video enabling people from around the globe to watch and root for their home country.

Compiled by Dagan Gold 
On behalf of Surfing South Africa

Distributed by
Olivia Jones Communications

Check www.quiksilver.com/isa for more details

Previous reports:
# 1 : Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships '06
# 2 : Quiksilver WJSC sets new 28 team attendance record 
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon 

INDIVIDUAL TEAM REPORTS:

Team Australia reports:
# 1 : Team Australia announced for World Junior Champs 06 
# 2 : Team Australia primed for World Jr. Championships
# 3 : Team Australia arrive in Brasil for ISA World Jr Champs
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Brazil reports:
#1 : Quiksilver ISA WJC Equipe brasileira treina em Maresias
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team France reports:
# 1 : Preparation de l'equipe de France Espoir pour WJSC 06
# 2 : L’équipe de France est bien arrivée à Marésias, Brazil..
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon   

Team Great Britain reports:
# 1 : British surf team fly to Brazil for World Championships
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Hawaii reports:
# 1 : Hawaii Team off to World Championships with aloha!
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team New Zealand Reports
# 1 : New Zealand Juniors set to take on the world in Brazil 
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team South Africa
# 1 : SA Juniors arrive in Brazil for World Jr. Championships
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team Spain reports:                                        
# 1 : La selección Española de Surf Junior en el ISA WJSC
# 2 : Coming soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team USA reports:
# 1 : Surfing America to hold special US Surf Team selection 
# 2 : Coming Soon
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

ABOUT THE 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 in 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 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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Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships 2006
João Carvalho
joaocarvalho@matrix.com.br

Confederação Brasileira de Surf (CBS):
Serginho Laus 
cbsassessoria@uol.com.br

Ader Oliveira 
ader@cbsurf.com.br

Confederação Brasileira de Surf (CBS):
www.cbsurf.com.br
Tel: 55 (041) 3023-4169
cbsurf@terra.com.br

Kate Herber
ISA Operations Manager
International Surfing Association
www.isasurf.org
Tel: 858-551-5292

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