Category: ASP (WSL) Surfing News 2005-2015

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
July 9 – 19, 2009

Stellar Match-Ups for Round 2 of Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay

Pictured: Nic Muscroft (AUS), 26, 2009 ASP Dream Tour rookie, was in sensational form during his Round 1 heat yesterday. The young Australian will take on reigning nine-time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater (USA), 37, in Round 2 of the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay.

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JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Tuesday, July 14, 2009) – With clean, consistent three-to-five foot (1.5 metre) waves steaming through Jeffreys Bay this morning, competition has been called on for the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, with the first heats hitting the water at 7:45am.

Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay is running the new competition format, featuring elimination man-on-man matches from the outset, with yesterday seeing the completion of Round 1 as well as the opening two heats of Round 2.“We’re… Read the rest

Roxy ASP Women’s World Longboard Championships (WWLC)
ASP Women’s World Longboard Title Decider
La Côte des Basques, Biarritz – France
July 10-14, 2009

Jennifer Smith Wins 2009 Roxy Jam, Claims her second ASP Women’s World Longboard Title

[Photo credit: ASP/ROXY/Aquashot] Jennifer Smith (USA), 23, claimed her second ASP Women’s World Longboard title today in France after winning the 2009 Roxy Jam over Coline Menard (REU), 21

BIARRITZ, France (Tuesday, July 14, 2009) – Jennifer Smith (California, USA), 23, won the Roxy Jam in Biarritz today to claim the second ASP Women’s World Longboard title of her brilliant career after defeating fellow finalist and outsider Coline Menard (Reunion Island, FRA), 21, in the final exchange of the 2009 edition. Smith, who dominated the final bout from the beginning until the end, confirmed her stellar Semifinal run where she managed to score a 9.25 point ride, the highest wave score of the event, defeating Menard confidently.“To… Read the rest

Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay
Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour
Jeffreys Bay, South Africa
July 9 – 19, 2009

Parkinson Claims Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, Solidifies ASP Ratings Lead

Pictured: Joel Parkinson (AUS), 28, has won the 2009 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay, his third ASP World Tour event victory this season alone, solidifying his position as frontrunner in the race for the 2009 ASP World Title.

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JEFFREYS BAY, South Africa (Wednesday, July 15, 2009) – Joel Parkinson (AUS), 28, has claimed the 2009 Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay in clean three-to-five foot (1 – 1.5 metre) surf over Damien Hobgood (USA), 30, strengthening his stranglehold on the ASP World Tour ratings lead.

Stop No. 5 of 10 on the 2009 ASP World Tour, the Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay will go down as one of the finest in history, with the two final days of competition enjoying pumping surf and amazing performances, culminating in today’s exciting finale.… Read the rest

Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) North America

Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing (ASP WQS 6-Star Men’s)
Hurley U.S. Open of Surfing (ASP WQS 6-Star Women’s)
U.S. Open of Surfing Nike 6.0 Pro Junior (ASP Grade-2 Men’s)
U.S. Open of Surfing Nike 6.0 Pro Junior (ASP Grade-4 Women’s)

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Explosive Action in Latter Rounds of Hurley U.S. Open

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Thursday, July 23, 2009) – The Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star Hurley U.S. Open saw explosive action from an array of surfing talent including former ASP World Champion Mick Fanning (Tweed Heads, AUS), 28, Julian Wilson (Coolum, AUS), 21 and Eric Geiselman (New Smyrna Beach, FL), 20, as the event’s top performers took the water in two-to-four foot (1 metre) surf at Huntington Beach Pier today. Reigning U.S. Open Champion Malia Manuel (Wailua, HI), 15, continued her quest for a repeat U.S.… Read the rest

Nine-Time ASP World Champion Kelly Slater Re-Signs With Quiksilver

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, California (Tuesday, June 9, 2009) – Quiksilver is pleased to announce that it has signed legendary 9-time ASP (Association of Surfing Professionals) World Champion Kelly Slater to a 5-year endorsement contract, extending his sponsorship arrangement with the company and ensuring that the greatest surfer of all time will be sponsored by Quiksilver for his entire competitive career.Robert B. McKnight, Jr., Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President of Quiksilver, Inc., commented, “We couldn’t be more pleased than to continue our long-standing relationship with the greatest surfer the sport has ever known. Kelly has been a fantastic spokesman for Quiksilver, a terrific ambassador and promoter for the sport of surfing and a true friend of the company. Kelly continues to work toward broadening the exposure of surfing through projects such as his upcoming IMAX movie, and he’s got some great ideas that we will work on together to enhance the marketability of surfing and bring surf competitions to a broader audience in new and innovative ways.… Read the rest