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2012 CHILL WA SCHOOL SURF TITLES - REGIONAL

Chill School Surfing Titles Kick Off Around WA

12/8/2012

The regional qualifying events have long been a breeding ground for the next crop of junior surfing talent, and the opening events of the WA School Titles didn't disappoint with many schools submitting teams of talented surfers that could go on to represent their school and their state at the Australian Junior Surfing Titles in Nubeena Beach, Tasmania in December this year.

In the Peel region, five local high schools entered teams in eight divisions. Tranby College, Comet Bay, Frederick Irwin, Mandurah Baptist and Mandurah Catholic College, took part in the event which provides a unique opportunity for male and female surfers and bodyboarders to surf with their friends and represent their school in a relaxed and fun environment. Secret Harbour provided ideal conditions with Mandurah Catholic College the best of the Peel schools, capturing four of the eight divisions being contested.

Peel regional coordinator Peter Skeggs from Frederick Irwin Anglican commented on the opening event,

"We've been running this event with the help of Surfing WA for many years now, but it days like this that make it all worthwhile, perfect conditions and a great classroom for the day." He said.

Standout surfers on the day included Harry McPherson (Mandurah Catholic College), Kai Feodorov (Mandurah Baptist College) and Aleigha-Shae Norton (Comet Bay) who along with their team mates will represent their schools at the State Final.

Friday saw the South-West regional event also take place with Margaret River Senior High School dominating the powerful waves just south of Gas Bay, winning all but two of the eight divisions on offer.

In an ominous sign for other schools, Margaret River Senior High School took the first step towards a record seventh straight WA Champion School Title with a team brimming with talent. With the likes of Jacob Willcox, Shaun Manners, Josh Burke, and Jack Teague all performing well Margaret River looked at home in the clean barrelling waves.

"It was by far some of the best waves I've seen for any School Surfing Title event. I was impressed by the performances of all students especially the outfit from Margaret River." Said Surfing WA Events Manager Justin Majeks who was on hand to witness the action.

Mutton Bird Beach in Albany hosted the Great Southern regional event also on Friday with six schools competing. Great Southern Grammar and Denmark Senior High were the best performing schools, along with Esperance Senior High who will be the most regional school to compete at the State Final, being over 700km's away from Trigg Beach.

The remaining regional title event is in Geraldton on Monday 20th for schools in the Mid-West.

The forecast for the metropolitan events which begin Monday at Trigg Beach isn't look as pleasant with strong onshore winds and winter weather forecast for the start of the week.

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Peel Regional Winners >

Senior Boys Surfing : Mandurah Catholic College (Harry Mcpherson & Brahe Lynes)

Senior Girls Surfing : Comet Bay College (Aleigha-Shea Norton & Claudia Bailey)

Junior Boys Surfing : Mandurah Baptist College (Kai Feoderov & Jake Webb)

Junior Girls Surfing : Comet Bay College (Elle Martens & Kiera Pollock)

Senior Boys Bodyboarding : Mandurah Catholic College (Davis Blackwell & Billy Jones)

Senior Girls Bodyboarding : Mandurah Catholic College (Jamie Macklin & Tamika Weeding)

Junior Boys Bodyboarding : Mandurah Catholic College (Josh Hudson & Ben Griffin)

Junior Girls Bodyboarding : Comet Bay College (Kaylee Tilley & Jade Reynolds)

South-West Regional Winners >

Senior Boys Surfing : Margaret River SHS (Josh Burke & Jack Teague)

Senior Girls Surfing : Margaret River SHS

Junior Boys Surfing : Margaret River SHS (Jacob Willcox & Shaun Manners)

Junior Girls Surfing : Margaret River SHS (Bailie Hastie & Luciana Burke)

Senior Boys Bodyboarding : Margaret River SHS (Lee Wilson & James Purvis)

Senior Girls Bodyboarding : Georgiana Molloy Anglican College

Junior Boys Bodyboarding : Cape Naturaliste College (Mitch O'Brien & Aaron Waters)

Junior Girls Bodyboarding : Margaret River SHS

Great Southern Regional Winners >

Senior Boys Surfing : Great Southern Grammar (Fraser Bradley & Daniel Goodliffe)

Junior Boys Surfing : Demark SHS (Lachy Ross & Austin Taylor)

Junior Girls Surfing : Denmark SHS (Emi Campbell and Ruby Adams)

Senior Boys Bodyboarding : Esperance SHS (Claude Spencer & Hamish Hazelden)

Senior Girls Bodyboarding : Mandurah Catholic College (Jamie Macklin & Tamika Weeding)

Junior Boys Bodyboarding : Great Southern Grammar (Noah Symmans & Thomas Squires)

For further information regarding the Chill WA School Surfing Titles, please contact Surfing WA on (08) 9448 0004 or visit www.surfingwa.com.au or www.schoolsportwa.com.au/Sports/Surfing.htm

For more information contact:

Surfing Western Australia - Event Manager
Justin Majeks
T: +61 8 9448 0004
justin.majeks@surfingwa.com.au

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