International Bodyboarding Association (IBA)
World Tour event (WMT) (Trials)
Cronulla Point – Australia 16th – 18th of June
The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge Trials Day 2
Event completed in 6ft conditions – The 7 trialist are confirmed
By Mark Fordham
Cronulla Point- Saturday 17th of June – 2006
Australian Nick Ormerod takes out the Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge trials.
The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge Trials – presented by Rockstar Games, part of The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge on the IBA World Men’s Tour has been won by Australian Nick Ormerod in solid 6ft conditions out Cronulla Point. The Southerly swell which produced slightly smaller waves on Friday continued to build all day.Ormerod who comes from Queensland took out the trials event dedicated to Cronulla legend Brett Young. A field of 96 competitors battled there way through 5 rounds in hope of reaching the semi finals. Ormerod was one of the standouts through out the event and now gains automatic entry into the main draw of The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge with six others when the waiting period for the main event starts on the 27th of June.
At the presentation MC – Terry McKenna said that anyone who wins this trials event should be extremely proud, especially since it was dedicated to Brett Young who was such an inspirational individual and such a dedicated bodyboarder. He helped paved the way for future aspiring professional athletes on a national and global scale, especially in Japan of which he called his second home.
After the presentation Mark Fordham added – “This event really shows the true numbers of world class bodyboarders situated in Australia. I am so stoked with the level of bodyboarding that was presented to judges over the two days of competition. Also not forgetting the International riders that made their way from countries like Portugal, France, Hawaii, New Zealand, USA and the Reunion Islands, they all surfed so well and I am honored that they travelled this far to compete in this prestigious event. There were so many standouts – it is just unfortunate that only seven trialist make it to the main event.
With all new fresh faces apart from Nick Ormerod and Portugal’s Hugo Pinheiro this years challenge looks set to be one of the most exciting to date. Stay tuned to www.cronullasharkislandchallenge.com for more info.
Round 4 highlights
Heat 1 – The first heat saw Scott Rigby, Nicholas Perry, Alex Leon and Simon Ormerod – Simon Ormerod taking the heat with Nicholas Perry coming in second to also progress to Round 5.
Heat 2 – The second heat saw Robert Banfield, Dallas Singer, Lloyd Pereira and Eli Beach – Dallas Singer taking the heat and Lloyd Pereira coming in second to also progress to the Round 5.
Heat 3 – The third heat saw Dave Crowley, Jason Hazle, Grahame Miller and Martin O’Connor – Dave Crowley taking the heat with Grahame Miller coming in second to also progress to Round 5.
Heat 4 – The fourth heat saw Ewan Donnachie, Nuno Trovao, Thomas Smith and Max Arent – Ewan Donnachie taking the heat with Max Arent coming in second to also progress to Round 5.
Heat 5 – The Fifth heat saw Jesse Dolman, Jorge Baggio, Shaun Pyne and Byron Namenyi – Byron Namenyi taking the heat with Jesse Dolman coming in second to also progress to also progress to Round 5.
Heat 6 – The sixth heat saw Lee Szczepanski, Glen Sullivan, Adam Wright and Nick Ormerod – Nick Ormerod taking the heat with Lee Szczepanski coming in second to also progress to Round 5.
Heat 7 – The seventh heat saw Ashley Bryant, Alex Bunting, Joe Clark and Grant Tyrrell – Alex Bunting taking the heat with Grant Tyrrell coming in second to also progress to Round 5.
Heat 8 – The eighth and final heat in Round 4 saw Ben Hansen, Aidan Taylor, Thomas Robinson and Sam Bennett- Thomas Robinson taking the heat with Ben Hansen coming in second to also progress to Round 5.
Round 5 highlights
Heat 1 – The first heat saw Troy Kneeves, Hugo Pinheiro, Simon Ormerod and Nicholas Perry- Simon Ormerod taking the heat with Hugo Pinheiro coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 2 – The second heat saw Michael Chapple, Amaury Laverhue, Dallas Singer and Lloyd Pereira – Lloyd Pereira taking the heat and Dallas Singer coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 3 – The third heat saw Corey McLean, Liam O’Toole, Dave Crowley and Grahame Miller – Dave Crowley taking the heat with Corey McLean coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 4 – The fourth heat saw Josh Kirkman, Luis Pereira, Ewan Donnachie and Max Arent – Max Arent taking the heat with Josh Kirkman coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 5 – The Fifth heat saw Ben Gohl, Richardo Faustino, Byron Namenyi and Jesse Dolman, – Richardo Faustino taking the heat with Ben Gohl coming in second to also progress to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 6 – The sixth heat saw Adam Luehman, Justin Vassallo, Nick Ormerod and Lee Szczepanski – Nick Ormerod taking the heat with Adam Luehman coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 7 – The seventh heat saw John Cruikshank, Vijay Maharaj, Alex Bunting and Grant Tyrrell – Alex Bunting taking the heat with John Cruikshank coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Heat 8 – The eighth and final heat in Round 5 saw Trent Cowan, Daniel Worsley, Thomas Robinson and Ben Hansen- Daniel Worsley taking the heat with Thomas Robinson coming in second to also progress to the Quarter finals.
Quarter Final highlights
Heat 1 – The first heat saw Nick Ormerod, Hugo Pinheiro, Lloyd Pereira and Dallas Singer – Lloyd Pereira taking the heat with Hugo Pinheiro coming in second to also progress to semi final.
Heat 2 – The second heat saw Dave Crowley, Corey McLean, Max Arent and Josh Kirkman – Dave Crowley taking the heat with Corey McLean coming in second also progress to semi final.
Heat 3 – The third heat saw Ricardo Faustino, Ben Gohl, Nick Ormerod and Adam Luehman- Nick Ormerod taking the heat with Adam Luehman coming in second also progress to semi final.
Heat 4 – The fourth heat saw Alex Bunting, John Cruikshank, Daniel Worsley and Thomas Robinson – Thomas Robinson taking the heat with Daniel Worsley coming in second also progress to semi final.
Semi Final Highlights
Heat 1 – The first heat saw Lloyd Pereira, Hugo Pinheiro, Dave Crowley and Corey McLean – Corey McLean taking the heat with Dave Crowley, both progressing to the final.
Heat 2 – The second heat saw Nick Ormerod, Adam Luehman, Thomas Robinson and Daniel Worsley – Thomas Robinson taking the heat with Nick Ormerod, both progressing to the final.
Final
The Final saw Nick Ormerod, Dave Crowley, Corey McLean and Thomas Robinson in that order..
First Reserve
Due to the 7 spots being allocated for the main event the 8th spot was decided by the rider with the lower 4th place in the Semi finals which was Daniel Worsley.
Final placing for the trials and the trialist to progress into the main event goes as follows
1) Nick Ormerod
2) Dave Crowley
3) Corey McLean
4) Thomas Robinson
5) Hugo Pinheiro
5) Adam Lloyd
7) Lloyd Pereira
8) Daniel Worsley
The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge waiting period commences on the 27th of June. All riders and officials will be attending a briefing night on the 26th.
The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge is Australia’s most prestigious bodyboarding event sponsored by Human and presented by Rockstar Games. The location is Australia’s most premier bodyboarding location, Shark Island, known for its big barrels and heavy wipe outs.
The Human Cronulla Shark Island Challenge (June 27th – July 31st).
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http://www.cronullasharkislandchallenge.com