Chris Ward in Chile : photo Rowland/ASP Covered Images

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CHRIS WARD WITHDRAWS FROM EVENT NO. 1 OF 10 ON THE 2008 ASP WORLD TOUR

Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 6 February, 2008 : - - Huntington Beach – ASP World Tour surfer Chris Ward (USA) has relinquished his spot in the first event of the year, the 2008 Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast, to replacement surfer Nic Muscroft (AUS).

Ward, who is currently facing criminal charges after an alleged altercation outside of a bar in Mammoth Lakes, Calif. last month, will not surf the season opener, but plans to compete at the second event on the 2008 tour in Bells Beach, Australia in March. He is also slated to surf in two events of the upcoming Australian leg of the ASP’s World Qualifying Series (WQS).

As per the original statement released last month, the ASP has investigated the matter and will await the outcome of the court case before making any decisions on Ward’s eligibility to compete on tour. At present, no court dates have been set.

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www.aspnorthamerica.org

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