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Ben Player World Champion!!!

Ben Player wins World title…

Australian bodyboarder Ben Player has secured his second IBA World title after gaining enough points at the Confital Pro in Gran Canaria.

Amaury Leverhne (REU) and Benwer both vying for the title and after making it past Magno Oliveria (BRZ) Ben secured the title.

“I can’t believe it. It’s really happened” said an elated Player.

“It’s a great feeling to set a goal and achieve it. It makes you think that anything is possible if you really put your mind to it”

“Amaury is actually one of my favourite riders and it was amazing to be in such a tight race with him for the championship”

“I guess that I need to now refocus on the event and try to concentrate on the task in front of me”

“Thanks to all my friends and it was great to have my Mum here watching the whole thing”

After all the dust settled Ben won thru to the final tomorrow and will take on Uri Valadao (BRZ) and in the Women’s final Mayla Venturin (BRZ) will take on Lilly Pollard (Aust)

The last day of this epic event will kick off at 10am local time.

All the results can be found at www.ibatour.com

03.11.07 - Bodyboard World Title race is on!!

03.11.07 - World Title race is on!!

Written by Terry Mckenna

Thursday, 01 November 2007

The 2008 World Title is a two horse race!! The WWT has been run and won by Neymara Carvalho from Brazil but the WMT has come down to two riders with one event to go… The only person who can beat Ben Player (Australia) at this time is Amaury Laverhne (Reunion Island) and he needs to win the event. Even if anyone else wins they can’t get close. Amaury can get a maximum of 3510 points if he wins and gets the 1100 on offer. If he finishes second (946) he will end up with 3356 points.   Amaury   This is behind Ben’s current points of 3371. If Amaury does win, then Ben will need to finish equal 5th or better. (the 671 points will then give him 3542 points). Finishing equal 7th will only give him 3481 points. This will make for an exciting finish to this years title race with both riders in outstanding form during 2007. IBA wishes both Ben and Amaury good luck in their quest to become the 2007 Men’s World Champion. Stay tuned to this website for more info on the last event in Canary Islands (Dec 3-9)…

Mick Fanning gets closer to Maiden World Title!!

Surfing : Monday, November 5, 2007, Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro
Stop No. 9 of 10 on the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour
Imbituba, Brazil
Oct. 30 – Nov. 7, 2007

Defending Champion Mick Fanning (Yallingup, WA, Aus) (pictured) advanced into Round Four of the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro along with his closest rivals for the Fosters ASP World Tour in Imbituba, Brasil today. Fanning would have clinched his maiden world title today had Taj Burrow (Aus) or current 8X World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) lost their Round 3 heats. While they could keep their aspirations alive into Hawaii by finishing ahead of Fanning in Brazil, the likelihood of them beating him in Pipeline decreases with every heat Fanning makes.

The second to last stop on the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour, the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro, will decide this year’s ASP World Champion should current ratings leader Mick Fanning (AUS) take it all the way in Brazil’s beach breaks next week.

ASP - Brazil. World Title race still on !!!

Surfing : Sunday, November 4, 2007, Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro
Stop No. 9 of 10 on the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour
Imbituba, Brazil
Oct. 30 – Nov. 7, 2007

Taj Burrow (Yallingup, Western Australia) remains in contention or the Fosters ASP World Title after advancing into Round Three of the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro in Imbituba, Brasil today.  Burrow had a slow start to his Round One heat this morning feeling too hot in his wetsuit in the warm water.  In the last minute of the heat he caught a wave giving him the score he needed and the victory.  Burrow needs to advance through the next round to stay in contention with Mick Fanning (Aus) and current 8X World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) for the world title.

The second to last stop on the 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour, the Hang Loose Santa Catarina Pro, will decide this year’s ASP World Champion should current ratings leader Mick Fanning (AUS) take it all the way in Brazil’s beach breaks next week.

Soul Longboard Titles

SOUL Australian Longboard Titles

Port Macquarie, Mid north coast, NSW

Event period: Monday 22 – Sunday 28 October, 2007

174 competitors across 11 divisions

Australia’s best Longboard surfers are descending upon the surfing and longboarding Mecca of Port Macquarie for the annual SOUL Australian Longboarding Titles which are set to begin next Monday October 22nd and run through to Sunday October 28th.

The SOUL Australian Longboard Titles is the premier longboarding event in Australia and the winners of all divisions will be crowned the 2007 Australian Champions!

Divisions to be contested include: under 18 boys & girls, open men & women, over 35 men & women, over 40 men, over 45 men, over 50 men, over 55 men and over 60 men.

Obviously the Open Men’s and Women’s are the blue divisions and the fields lining up include numerous internationally acclaimed surfers along with a vast number of very talented national surfers and some emerging potentials stars of the sport.

Josh Constable (Noosa) heads the Open Men’s division and he’ll be going for yet another Australian Title to add to his already big collection of titles which includes ASP 2006 World Professional Longboarding Champion.

With and array of surfers like Harley Ingelby (Coff’s Harbour), Grant Thomas (Maroochydore) and the emerging young talent of Bryce Young (Angourie) in the field, whoever wins this division will have well deserved the prestigious title of Australian Champion for 2007.

Chelsea Williams (Tweed Heads) leads the Open Women’s division. Chelsea has been dominant on the Women’s Australian longboarding scene over the past few years and she’s also stood tall on the international stage with numerous excellent results and goes into this event as the surfer to beat to claim the title.

The prime location is Town Beach, Port Macquarie however the event is mobile with the ability to utilize 5 different locations between Port Macquarie and North Haven that will enable competition to be held in the best conditions possible.

The event will be broadcast live via http://live.surfingaustralia.com or the link on surfingaustralia.com with live scores, audio, heat by heat results, daily event news and photo gallery.

Daily prizes to be awarded:
SOUL Wave of the Day – highest wave score of the day will receive a daily prize from SOUL
Tooheys Extra Dry Heat of the Day – highest combined heat score each day will receive a carton of TED
Event is expected to kick off around 7:30am each day

The SOUL Australian Longboard Titles is proudly supported by NSW Government, Tourism NSW, Port Macquarie Hastings Council, Greater Port Macquarie Tourism, Panthers Port Macquarie, Surfing Australia, Coastalwatch.com, Tooheys Extra Dry and Surfing NSW.

IBA Chile event heats up...

08/01/2007

Arica Chilean Challenge 1– 12 of August

Presented by: Science Bodyboards

In association with: Muncipalidad De Arica, No Friends, Via De Escape, Stealth Fins, Panamericana Hotels, Nacap, SOHO, Demolicion, Cyclo Publico Restaurant

Official Website:

http://200.29.135.55/diariomunicipal/images/campeonato_body/Index.html

Day one of the Arica Chilean Challenge saw a rising swell with local and international talent taking apart the improving 3-5ft conditions. A large crowd was on hand to support the many Chilean riders like local hero Eddy Ramirez who progressed into the next round. As well names such as Felipe Olivares, Juan Munoz, Sebastian Kreft, Reno Nilo amongst many other Chilean’s had risen to the occasion not only progressing but winning their heats. Mark McCarthy (SA) current number two in the world was quote saying, “ The Chileans seem to know their home waves well and have a competitive drive that should be taken serious”.  International riders such as Tahiti’s Nai Oliver and Australia’s Mitch Woodland came up with solid performances that landed them in tomorrows round two of competition.

Mid day as the last heats horn was blown a new show began in the competition area for the Riders and Fans on hand. This included a warm welcoming form the Arican Mayor as he presented the crowed with a performance by local artists featuring indigenous dancing.

With current swell forecasts showing much promise for larger surf throughout the majority of the waiting period there should be much more news from the Arica Chilean Challenge in days to come.

Written: Jason Bitzer

MEDIA RELEASE – REDBACK PRO 2007

Redback Pro – Strikes Back

After the success of last year’s Redback Pro, the event will be back in September bigger and better than ever.

This year’s leg of the pro tour held in conjunction with the South Australian state titles, will head once again to the infamous Knights wedge in September.

The competition, now the biggest bodyboarding event to be held off the east coast, has been bumped up to a four-star rating and the prize pool has more than tripled to $6000, thanks partly to the new sponsorships deals with National Australia Bank, Onboard Surf and a new surfing development company “Very Big Waves”.

Sunshine Coast’s Mitch Coleborn wins the Dakine Pro Junior

Sunshine Coast’s Mitch Coleborn wins the Dakine Pro Junior presented by Smith Optics and is a tear away leader on the ASP Australasian Junior Series 2007 Ratings!

In excellent 4ft (1.5m) surf at the famous North Narrabeen surf beach, Sunshine Coast surfer Mitch Coleborn reigned supreme taking a decisive win over local surfer Leigh McMahon (Curl Curl). Today’s win has placed him well ahead of his rivals in the ASP Australasian Junior Series Ratings.

With the expected increasing swell coming through this morning, Coleborn was clearly the man to beat on the final day. The powerful and solidly built Sunshine Coast surfer had managed to progress through the early rounds in tiny surf over the past two days and with much bigger waves on offer he looked unstoppable from the outset.

The 31st Sunshine Surf Masters To Incorporate 1* WQS - Great Opportunity For WA's Best To Compete In A Local WQS Event

Tuesday 24th March 2007: While the international leg of the World Qualifying Series (WQS) continues this week in Huntington Beach California, Surfing WA & ASP Australasia are proud to announce that WA will have another WQS (World Qualifying Series) event on our shores within the next month to complement the Drug Aware Pro.