Geared Pro Junior Day 1 - Report and Video
The inaugural Geared Pro Junior got off to a cracking start in classic Easter conditions at North Cronulla today.
As the seventh stop on the prestigious ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series, the Geared Pro Junior saw the Australasian region's best junior surfers battling it out for $25,000 and precious ratings points. With critical, futuristic surfing the order of the day, the first round of the boys division (round of 96) was completed in the one-metre conditions.
David Vlug dominated the day's competition with a glimpse into the future of competitive surfing. Unleashing a barrage of powerful turns, combined with a mind-blowing aerial display, Vlug claimed the highest single wave and total heat scores respectively. Joining Vlug in the winner's circle were Sam Lendrum, Cooper Chapman, Ryan Callinan, Coby Nau and New Zealand's Buck Woods, who all progressed through to tomorrow's round of 64. Lendrum, who is still suffering from the effects of an ankle injury, could not downplay the importance that the event plays for the rest of the ASP Australasian Series, "This is a crucial time," he offered. "All competitors know that from here on in all results need to be excellent in order to be in the mix at the end of the year." On the local front, Jessie Horner was the only Cronulla competitor to progress through the round of 96. Also on display today were the RTA Slow Down Pledge ‘pods' for people to take an oath against getting into a car with speeding drivers. David Campbell, Minister for Transport and Roads, was quick to encourage all drivers to ‘make a pledge'. "We want young drivers to take the issue of speeding seriously because the consequences are very severe and real. These pods will be available throughout the event and we encourage everyone to come down and take the pledge," he stated.
Day one video highlights Running in conjunction with Geared.com.au, an online magazine aimed at helping young people get their licence and become safe and competent drivers, The Geared Pro Junior continues to impress as conditions and swell improve with the initiation of the event's top seeds into the fray. Tomorrow will see the likes of Dean Bowen, ASP Australasian Series ratings leader Mitch Crews and current ASP World Junior Champion Laura Enever in action in front of anticipated big crowd. For all scores, LIVE vision, results, digital images, highlights and media please visit www.geared.com.au The Geared Pro Junior will take place from 3 April - 7 April 2010.
The Geared Pro Junior is proudly supported by Geared.com.au, Triple Bull Surf, Suncorp, Swellnet, Sutherland Shire Council, The Sea Life, The Leader, Australia's Surfing Life magazine, Fuel TV, The Frog Crew, ASP Australasia and Surfing NSW.
