Dillon Perillo, Team USA : Photo Daniel Smorigo.

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

Webcast   |   Scores/Results/Photos etc

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UPSETS CONTINUE AT QUIKSILVER ISA WORLD JUNIOR SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 11 May, 2006 : - - Three of the event’s big guns - Brazil’s Wiggolly Dantas, South Africa’s Jordy Smith and Hawaii’s Granger Larsen - were relegated to the long road of the Under 18 repechage rounds in a day of upsets at the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships at Maresias, Brazil, today. 

Smith and Dantas made the finals of this event at Huntington Beach, USA, last year (in the Under 18s and Under 16s respectively) and Larsen has been in outstanding form this week, but today they failed to get through the fourth round of the Under 18 Qualifying. The trio are still alive in the contest but now have a much harder route, having to surf an extra three heats, to make the finals. 

The day started in clean, three foot (one metre) surf but competition was postponed mid-afternoon when a strong, onshore wind blew through the contest site at Maresias Beach. Dantas, the current Under 18 Brazilian champion, said he wasn’t too fazed by having to contest the sudden-death repechages, where a third or fourth placing means instant elimination. 

“I’m feeling OK,” he said after today’s loss. “It’s going to be harder to make the final but I’ll do my best. In California last year, I had to go through the repechages to make the final so it’s nothing new.”  

Jordy Smith Team South Africa : Photo Daniel Smorigo 

Jordy Smith, 18, from Durban, who won the Under 16 world title at his home break of North Beach in 2003, was also philosophical about today’s loss: “I’m not feeling too bad. I just want to focus on the next heat. Now it’s pretty much just an extended contest for me and I’m ready for it. My boards feel good, and everything is full bore ahead.” 

In a major upset, Venuzuela’s Rafael Pereira knocked USA’s Dillon Perillo and Hawaii’s Dylan Malamed out of the Under 16 competition. Despite a strong challenge from his more touted rivals, Pereira held on to second place behind Tahiti’s Tamaroa McComb in their round four repechage.

It was an amazing performance considering that Pereira, 16, had just finished a heat in an Under 18 repechage at the second podium, and had progressed in that division, before competing again on the main podium. “I feel very good and I’m very happy,” Pereira said after his mammoth effort. “These are the biggest wins I’ve ever had. I feel really prepared to get to the finals of both divisions and I’m hungry for it.” 

Wiggoly Dantas  Team Brazil : Photo Daniel Smorigo 

All teams have now lost at least one competitor from the event and four countries share equal first place – defending world junior champions Hawaii, along with Australia, South Africa and France. Dylan Malamed is Hawaii’s first loss of a team member from the contest and they now have 11 remaining to help defend their world junior teams title.

Australia also lost their first team member today, Under 16s Garrett Parkes (Byron Bay, NSW), as did France with Under 18s Adrien Toyon being eliminated.  Brazil lost two surfers today – Dodo Veiga in the Under 18s and Johnny Max in the Under 16s, while New Zealand lost three – Billy Stairmand (Under 18), Sean Peggs (Under 16) and Ryan Hawker (Under 16).  

France’s Marc Lacomare continued his outstanding form in this event by posting today’s highest heat score of 16.47 (out of 20 points), which included an excellent 8.57 score.  

Brazil’s Diana Souza top-scored round four of the Under 18 Girls Qualifying, with 13.16, and Australia’s Sally Fitzgibbons was next highest, scoring 12.77 in winning her heat. In a day of drama, Team USA lodged an official protest after one of their surfers, Kolohe Andino, was eliminated in the Under 16 round four repechage.  

Jessica Hickson, Team Australia : Photo Daniel Smorigo.

USA team manager Mike Cianciulli, said they felt the judges should have called an interference on New Zealand’s number one Under 16 seed, Paco Divers. “Divers took off on the same wave as Andino near the end of the heat when Andino only needed a 4.4 and they should have called it,” Cianciulli said. Andino was eliminated from the whole event after placing fourth. Divers and Japan’s Kento Takahashi progressed. A result on the protest will be known tomorrow. 

And the swell is also expected to increase tomorrow. TUNE IN TO THE LIVE WEBCAST ON www.quiksilver.com/isa

Competition starts at 8.30am Brazil time. 

Tomorrow’s schedule (Friday 12 May, 2006) is:

Main Podium (Live webcast on www.quiksilver.com/isa):

8:30am 2 heats Boys U18 Qualify 5
9:10am 2 heats Boys U16 Qualify 5
9:50am 2 heats Girls U18 Qualify 5
10:30am 3 heats Boys U18 Repechage 5
11:30am 3 heats Boys U16 Repechage 5
12:30pm 3 heats Girls U18 Repechage 5
1:30pm 3 heats Boys U18 Repechage 6
2:30pm 3 heats Boys U16 Repechage 6

Second Podium (Not webcast)
8:30am 6 heats Girls U18 Repechage 4

Contest site : photo Daniel Smorigo

The eight-day competition continues until Sunday 14 May when gold medals will be decided in three divisions – Under 18 and 16 Boys, and Under 18 Girls. 

The scores of the top three athletes per division are added to reach the final ranking to decide the World Junior Surfing Champion Team, a title currently held by Hawaii. 

The 27 countries competing in the event (in order of their placing in last year’s contest) are: Hawaii, Brazil, USA, Australia, South Africa, France, New Zealand, Tahiti, United Kingdom, Peru, Portugal, Japan, Argentina, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Ecuador, Barbados, Jamaica, Chile, Canada, Italy, Germany, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Spain, Sweden and Uruguay. 

For detailed results, news and photos, please visit www.quiksilver.com/isa 

Previous reports:
# 1 : Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships '06
# 2 : Quiksilver WJSC sets new 28 team attendance record 
# 3 : Quiksilver to sponsor ISA WJSC for three more years..  
# 4 : Quiksilver ISA WJSC declared open in Maresias Brazil 
# 5 : Brazil comes alive on Sunday for Quiksilver ISA WJSC 

# 6 : Lee Ann Curren posts highest wave score at ISA WJSC
# 7 : Granger Larsen & Lee Ann Curren standouts at WJSC.
# 8 : USA gets beat up; Owen Wright (Aus) sets new record 
# 9 : Coming soon
# 10 : Coming soon  

Scroll down for "Team Reports" 

 INDIVIDUAL TEAM REPORTS:

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

# 5 : Australia continue to impress at Quiksilver ISA WJSC
# 6 : Team Australia are well alive at ISA WJSC in Maresias
# 7 : Coming soon
# 8 : Coming soon

Team Brazil reports:
# 1 : Quiksilver WJSC Equipe brasileira treina em Maresias
# 2 : Surfistas brasileiros prontos para o Quiksilver WJSC..
# 3 : Brasileiros fazem bonito em Maresias ISA Quiksilver..
# 4 : Brasil segue na briga em Maresias Quiksilver ISA WJ..

# 5 : Brasileiros avançam em Maresi Quiksilver ISA WJSC
# 6 : Catarinense Alejo Muniz e paraibana Diana Cristina...
# 7 : Coming soon
# 8 : 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 : Les Françaises magnifiques, Curren, Arnaud, Ado........ 
# 4 : L'Equipe De France impressionne au ISA WJSC Bresil  

# 5 : Une equipe de France lucide et radicale au ISA WJSC
# 6 : Magnifique 5ème journée pour les Francais en Bresil
# 7 : Coming soon
# 8 : Coming soon  

Team Great Britain reports:
# 1 : British surf team fly to Brazil for World Championships
# 2 : Junior Brits complete first day of competition in Brazil
# 3 : The British girls shine in stormy weather at ISA WJSC
# 4 : Tough heats for Great Britain as ISA WJSC heats up 

Team Hawaii reports:
# 1 : Hawaii Team off to World Championships with aloha!
# 2 : Hawai'i Girls advance in Quiksilver ISA WJSC in Brasil
# 3 : Hawai'i juniors making run at titles at the ISA WJSC
# 4 : Hawaii in 4 way tie for the lead at Quiksilver ISA WJSC

Team Jamaica reports:
# 1 : Jamaica's team arrive in Brazil for Quiksilver ISA WJSC 
# 2 : Jamaican surfers relegated to losers' round at WJSC..
# 3 : Coming soon
# 4 : Coming soon  

Team New Zealand Reports
# 1 : New Zealand Juniors set to take on the world in Brazil 
# 2 : Captain Christie leads the way for team New Zealand
# 3 : Divers through to U16 last 24 for team NZ at ISA WJSC
# 4 : Mason last Kiwi standing in qualifying rounds of WJSC

Team South Africa
# 1 : SA Juniors arrive in Brazil for World Jr. Championships
# 2 : Team SA off to good start at the Quiksilver ISA WJSC
# 3 : South Africa continue good run on Day 2 of ISA WJSC
# 4 : South Africa still in strong position at end of day three

# 5 : South African team stays in contention at ISA WJSC
# 6 : South African team has a fair day at Quiksilver WJSC
# 7 : Coming soon
# 8 : Coming soon 

Team Spain reports:                                        
# 1 : La selección Española de Surf Junior en el ISA WJSC
# 2 : Team Espana - segunda jornada en Quiksilver WJSC
# 3 : Tras la tercera jornada en el mundial junior de Mares
# 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.

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