The Auckland Region Scholastics Surfing Champs got underway on Sunday 19th at Forestry.  Initially scheduled for Piha the adverse forecast of 6-8 ft and onshore nor-west winds made the prospect of 3-4 ft cross shores out east far more appealing...and it didn’t disappoint!

“See there are benefits of being a surfer in Auckland” commented several frothing groms.  “We surfed glassy chest high Taka yesterday, Maori Bay on Friday and now this!!”

A big draw of kids from schools all over the Auckland region enjoyed an awesome day of waves right through the tides.  Sue and a gaggle of mum’s and kids kept the beach fed with their delicious BBQ and baking.  It seemed we squeezed one last day out of summer (well almost) with people swimming, some without wetties and the sun trying its best to shine through.

Head judge Gavin Bisman was stoked to see so many kids participate at this event that he doesn’t see at the national comps he attends - it bodes well for the future of surfing in the Auckland region.

Special thanks to Quiksilver for the awesome prize packs, Gavin and Kiwisurf , Barry for tabulation and draw control, Craig for Risk Management and the judging roster, Wildcoast Board Riders Club and all the parents and teachers who got the kids to the beach safely.

A great team effort and a great bunch of keen kids

Second  event at Maori Bay (or east if better) 3rd July

Winners  from the first event
U14 Girls - Millie Crew - Kaipara College
U14 Boys - Isaac Mennie - Takapuna Grammar
U16 Girls - Bianca Sansom - Long Bay

U 16 Boys - Elliot Paerata Reid - Mind Alive
U18 Girls - Ruby Meade - Western Springs
U18 Boys - Stefan Gross - St Kentigern
Bodyboard - Adam El Gana - Dilworth
Longboard - Damien Tafu - Dilworth

Under 16 Girls Finalists	The Forestry line up