Sally Fitzgibbons, Team Australia : Photo Daniel Smorigo 

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

Webcast   |   Scores/Results/Photos etc

U/18 girls division commences – Sally Fitzgibbons standout

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 9 May, 2006 : - - The Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships continued today with the start of the U/18 girls division. Glassy 2-3 foot left and right peaks were on offer with the worlds best junior surfers taking to the waves of Maresias,, Brazil. All for Australian U/18 girls progressed to round two convincingly winning there opening heats.

Sally Fitzgibbons (Gerroa NSW) posted the highest combined heat score of round one, with a total of 15.46. “There were some really good waves during my heat, I am happy to get the ball rolling’. Sally was awarded the golden jersey (authentic wallaby’s jersey) for her achievements. The Jersey is awarded to one Australian team member each day for an outstanding performance; the previous day’s winners included Nick Vasicek, Caleb Reid- Boquist and Matt Wilkinson.

Angela Keighran (Mullaway NSW) also impressed the judges, posting a scorching 8 point ride on her way to a polished total of 14.67 to progress into round two

U/18 boys round two heats were also run today with Julian Wilson, Nick Vasicek and Caleb Reid Boquist all winning there heats to progress into round three. Matt Wilkinson failed to find a second scoring wave and was eliminated into the requalify side of the draw for the remainder of the event.

Surfing Australian Head Coach Sasha Stocker was happy with today’s results, ‘all divisions are performed well. We are looking for all athletes to raise the bar and stay focused on the job at hand’.

To watch the event live go to www.surfingaustralia.com and follow the Team Australia links.

Team Australia would like to recognize the Australian Sports Commission for their ongoing support of the program along with support of the team from Casuarina Domain Resort Rec Club, Rhythm, Salomon, Gorilla Grip, FCS, Endura, and BC Hats.

The annual ISA World Junior Championships is hosted by the International Surfing Association (ISA) with support from Quiksilver.

Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships -

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.

www.surfingaustralia.com

Team Australia reports:
# 1 : Team Australia announced for World Junior Champs 06 
# 2 : Team Australia primed for World Jnr. Championships
# 3 : Team Australia arrive in Brasil for ISA World Jr Champs
# 4 : Team Australia at WJSC - Sally Fitzgibbons a standout

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