RIP CURL GROMSEARCH KICKS OFF IN FRONT OF SELL OUT CROWD!
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RIP CURL GROMSEARCH KICKS OFF IN FRONT OF SELL OUT CROWD!
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 01 July 2004: - - The Rip Curl Gromsearch 2004 Tour kicked off yesterday in Pacific Beach, CA to an army of groms ready to slash, bash, and do whatever it takes to bring home a Gromsearch victory. The sold out event was welcomed by fun 2-4ft lefthanders that pealed off the Crystal Pier, perfect for any grom to blow up in. Groms marched in from as far as Hawaii, North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida to surf the prestigious event. Some of the best talent the Rip Curl Gromsearch has ever seen went down throughout the event, and the results reflect it.
Groms came out of the gate with a bang as the clean early morning conditions gave way to some of the most explosive surfing seen in years. In the 12 & Under division groms battled it out all day, however it was a select few that were able to rise to the occasion. Ripping his way through solid left-handers and landing a 6th place finish was JD McFaden. Pushing his way to a solid 5th place finish was Rip Curl’s own, Levi Yunwiyah out Kauai, HI. Securing a solid 4th place finish and utilizing the unusual right handers toward the pier was Nat Young out of Santa Cruz. Advancing on in third and securing himself a spot in the Rip Curl Gromsearch National Championship was Nick Rupp. Battling it out for first place were the two powerhouses of the 12 & Under division, Taylor Brothers and David Price. Both went head to head slashing explosive maneuvers on the outside, then connected multiple hits onto the inside reform. In the end they both secured spots in the National Championship however, it was Taylor Brothers who edged out David Price for the victory.
Moving into the highly contested 14 & under division the competition went neck and neck all day. The groms came for fame; however, only a few were able to show what it takes to be a Rip Curl Gromsearch Finalist. Michael Van Meirlo crushed lips all day long and it paid off as he landed himself a 6th place finish. Coming in fifth and throwing down cutbacks in style was Eric Templeton. 4th place went to the solid maneuvers of Derek Wong as Michael Dunphy powered home his 3rd place finish and a trip to the National Championships. Jeff Lukasik secured himself a 2nd place finish and a trip to the National Championships. Taking the win and also securing a National’s spot was Tyler Newton.
The big boys of the 16 & Under division took competition to a new level as they busted out some of the most technical maneuvers seen all day in their action packed final event. Each competitor looked like a champ in this division; nonetheless, it was Nathan Hink securing 6th place, Jason Harris bringing home 5th, and Rip Curl’s own Leandro Usuna taking the 4th place finish. Rising above with consecutive combo-maneuvers was Daniel Blasee who secured 3rd. Battling it out for the victory was Torrey Meister and Stu Cornuelle. Both showcased explosive maneuvers; however it was Torrey Meister who had the crowd on their feet. Torrey busted out a clean 180-air reverse that he connected with multiple big hits all the way to shore. Needless to say, Stu took the bull by the horns and answered back with pro-like turns on countless waves. In the end Stu pushed his way to the 16 & Under Division Victory.
The young ladies stormed the pier in hopes of taking the crown in the women’s 16 & Under division. The girls turned heads on the pier as the punished waves all throughout the event. The elite crew found in the final were Kristi Rife taking 6th place, Alison Perry holding down the 5th place spot, and Jenna Sussex securing 4th. Handling her own with a 3rd place finish and executing plenty of solid turns was last year’s Girls 16 & Under Champion, Caity Griffin. Moving on in second was Lacey Pfilbsen and securing the win was Rip Curl’s own Alana Blanchard out of Kauai, HI. ( Top 3 finalists invited out to Rip Curl Gromsearch National Championship.
There was one more star of the day that had the crowd on their feet and one who brought tears to some peoples eyes. His name is Ian Osten and he came to us from the Make A Wish Foundation. Thanks to Robbie Nelson of Happy Barrels Surf Instruction, Ian was able to not only surf for the first time, but also able to compete for the first time in front of a sold out crowd. Right on Ian!
With sponsorship partners Surfing Magazine, SG Mag, Surfline.com, FCS, Surf One Skateboards, Sticky Bumps, and ADD Marketing & Advertising the Rip Curl Gromsearch is bigger and better than ever. Every Gromsearch competitor comes away stoked on the event!
The Commencement of Rip Curl’s 2004 Gromsearch season will be at the Gromsearch National Final being held at Salt Creek in Dana Point, CA on November 6th. The Rip Curl Gromsearch National Final boasts the culmination of the best groms in the nation going head to head in hopes of winning the prestigious Rip Curl Gromsearch Title. However, it doesn’t stop there….This year’s top National Finalist will be invited out to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Australia for the first ever 2005 International Gromsearch Final!
Check out all Rip Curl Gromsearch highlights on ripcurl.com, surfingthemag.com, and sgmag.com. Also be on the lookout for Gromsearch tour coverage in upcoming issues of Surfing Magazine and SG Mag.
Event #2 will take place at 9th street in Huntington Beach on Thursday, July 1st. Check in starts at 7:30AM! See you there!
Final Results of Event #1 – June 29th, Pacific Beach, CA.
Girls 16 & Under
1) Alana Blanchard – Kauai, HI
2) Lacey Pfilbsen – Vista, CA
3) Caity Griffin – Cardiff, CA
4) Jenna Sussex – San Clemente, CA
5) Alison Perry – Encinitas, CA
6) Kristi Rife – San Diego, CA
Mens 16 & Under
1) Stu Cornuelle – Honolulu, HI
2) Torrey Meister – Hawaii
3) Daniel Blasee – N/A
4) Leandro Usuna – La Jolla, CA
5) Jason Harris – Huntington Beach, CA
6) Nathan Hinck – San Diego, CA
Mens 14 & Under
1) Tyler Newton – Hawaii
2) Jeff Lukasik – San Clemente, CA
3) Michael Dunphy – Virginia Beach, VA
4) Derek Wong – HawaiiHonolulu, HI
5) Erik Templeton – N/A
6) Michael Van Mierlo – San Clemente, CA
Mens 12 & Under
1) Taylor Brothers – N/A
2) David Price – San Clemente, CA
3) Nick Rupp – North Carolina
4) Nat Young – Santa Cruz, CA
5) Levi Yunwiyah – Kauai, HI
6) JD McFaden – Oceanside, CA
RIP CURL GROMSEARCH KICKS OFF IN FRONT OF SELL OUT CROWD!
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 01 July 2004: - - The Rip Curl Gromsearch 2004 Tour kicked off yesterday in Pacific Beach, CA to an army of groms ready to slash, bash, and do whatever it takes to bring home a Gromsearch victory. The sold out event was welcomed by fun 2-4ft lefthanders that pealed off the Crystal Pier, perfect for any grom to blow up in. Groms marched in from as far as Hawaii, North Carolina, Virginia, and Florida to surf the prestigious event. Some of the best talent the Rip Curl Gromsearch has ever seen went down throughout the event, and the results reflect it.
Groms came out of the gate with a bang as the clean early morning conditions gave way to some of the most explosive surfing seen in years. In the 12 & Under division groms battled it out all day, however it was a select few that were able to rise to the occasion. Ripping his way through solid left-handers and landing a 6th place finish was JD McFaden. Pushing his way to a solid 5th place finish was Rip Curl’s own, Levi Yunwiyah out Kauai, HI. Securing a solid 4th place finish and utilizing the unusual right handers toward the pier was Nat Young out of Santa Cruz. Advancing on in third and securing himself a spot in the Rip Curl Gromsearch National Championship was Nick Rupp. Battling it out for first place were the two powerhouses of the 12 & Under division, Taylor Brothers and David Price. Both went head to head slashing explosive maneuvers on the outside, then connected multiple hits onto the inside reform. In the end they both secured spots in the National Championship however, it was Taylor Brothers who edged out David Price for the victory.
Moving into the highly contested 14 & under division the competition went neck and neck all day. The groms came for fame; however, only a few were able to show what it takes to be a Rip Curl Gromsearch Finalist. Michael Van Meirlo crushed lips all day long and it paid off as he landed himself a 6th place finish. Coming in fifth and throwing down cutbacks in style was Eric Templeton. 4th place went to the solid maneuvers of Derek Wong as Michael Dunphy powered home his 3rd place finish and a trip to the National Championships. Jeff Lukasik secured himself a 2nd place finish and a trip to the National Championships. Taking the win and also securing a National’s spot was Tyler Newton.
The big boys of the 16 & Under division took competition to a new level as they busted out some of the most technical maneuvers seen all day in their action packed final event. Each competitor looked like a champ in this division; nonetheless, it was Nathan Hink securing 6th place, Jason Harris bringing home 5th, and Rip Curl’s own Leandro Usuna taking the 4th place finish. Rising above with consecutive combo-maneuvers was Daniel Blasee who secured 3rd. Battling it out for the victory was Torrey Meister and Stu Cornuelle. Both showcased explosive maneuvers; however it was Torrey Meister who had the crowd on their feet. Torrey busted out a clean 180-air reverse that he connected with multiple big hits all the way to shore. Needless to say, Stu took the bull by the horns and answered back with pro-like turns on countless waves. In the end Stu pushed his way to the 16 & Under Division Victory.
The young ladies stormed the pier in hopes of taking the crown in the women’s 16 & Under division. The girls turned heads on the pier as the punished waves all throughout the event. The elite crew found in the final were Kristi Rife taking 6th place, Alison Perry holding down the 5th place spot, and Jenna Sussex securing 4th. Handling her own with a 3rd place finish and executing plenty of solid turns was last year’s Girls 16 & Under Champion, Caity Griffin. Moving on in second was Lacey Pfilbsen and securing the win was Rip Curl’s own Alana Blanchard out of Kauai, HI. ( Top 3 finalists invited out to Rip Curl Gromsearch National Championship.
There was one more star of the day that had the crowd on their feet and one who brought tears to some peoples eyes. His name is Ian Osten and he came to us from the Make A Wish Foundation. Thanks to Robbie Nelson of Happy Barrels Surf Instruction, Ian was able to not only surf for the first time, but also able to compete for the first time in front of a sold out crowd. Right on Ian!
With sponsorship partners Surfing Magazine, SG Mag, Surfline.com, FCS, Surf One Skateboards, Sticky Bumps, and ADD Marketing & Advertising the Rip Curl Gromsearch is bigger and better than ever. Every Gromsearch competitor comes away stoked on the event!
The Commencement of Rip Curl’s 2004 Gromsearch season will be at the Gromsearch National Final being held at Salt Creek in Dana Point, CA on November 6th. The Rip Curl Gromsearch National Final boasts the culmination of the best groms in the nation going head to head in hopes of winning the prestigious Rip Curl Gromsearch Title. However, it doesn’t stop there….This year’s top National Finalist will be invited out to the Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach, Australia for the first ever 2005 International Gromsearch Final!
Check out all Rip Curl Gromsearch highlights on ripcurl.com, surfingthemag.com, and sgmag.com. Also be on the lookout for Gromsearch tour coverage in upcoming issues of Surfing Magazine and SG Mag.
Event #2 will take place at 9th street in Huntington Beach on Thursday, July 1st. Check in starts at 7:30AM! See you there!
Final Results of Event #1 – June 29th, Pacific Beach, CA.
Girls 16 & Under
1) Alana Blanchard – Kauai, HI
2) Lacey Pfilbsen – Vista, CA
3) Caity Griffin – Cardiff, CA
4) Jenna Sussex – San Clemente, CA
5) Alison Perry – Encinitas, CA
6) Kristi Rife – San Diego, CA
Mens 16 & Under
1) Stu Cornuelle – Honolulu, HI
2) Torrey Meister – Hawaii
3) Daniel Blasee – N/A
4) Leandro Usuna – La Jolla, CA
5) Jason Harris – Huntington Beach, CA
6) Nathan Hinck – San Diego, CA
Mens 14 & Under
1) Tyler Newton – Hawaii
2) Jeff Lukasik – San Clemente, CA
3) Michael Dunphy – Virginia Beach, VA
4) Derek Wong – HawaiiHonolulu, HI
5) Erik Templeton – N/A
6) Michael Van Mierlo – San Clemente, CA
Mens 12 & Under
1) Taylor Brothers – N/A
2) David Price – San Clemente, CA
3) Nick Rupp – North Carolina
4) Nat Young – Santa Cruz, CA
5) Levi Yunwiyah – Kauai, HI
6) JD McFaden – Oceanside, CA
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