Kathleen Spears secures third place in British Pro Juniors

Congrtaulations to Kathleen Spears who successfully secured third place in last weekends British Pro-Juniors held at Fistral beach, Newquay. Its also the XPY surf comp this weekend 27th/28th Sept, at Fistral so good luck to Kathleen Spears and Lewis Clinton in that event.

British Juniors 2008- Fistral Beach Newquay

This weekend 20th/21st Sept see's an important event for young UK surfers as the British Juniors kick off at Newquay's Fistral beach. Two of our team riders, Lewis Clinton and Kath Spears will both be competing and we wish them both the very best of luck.

Press release

Britain’s top junior surfers will gather to battle it out for the prestigious Billabong British Junior champion titles in the Under 12’s, Under 14’s, Under 16’s, Under 18’s, Girls Under 14’s, and Girls Under 18’s. Over £2000 worth of prize money is also up for grabs thanks to Billabong.

It’s a busy time for the top rated juniors as The British Surfing Association (BSA), has also started its intensive, bespoke winter training programme.

The BSA is also grateful to the RAF Waveriders Association and to the Station Commander at RAF St Mawgan for the use of their facilities where a full activity programme has been implemented for the squad training. The Junior team members have certainly been being put through their paces with early morning runs at 7am, low ropes team building exercises, circuit sessions, bleep tests as well as surfing drill sessions and heat drill sessions.

A follow-up weekend at Fistral has also been run with intensive heat drills run under contest format, enabling the squad members to sharpen their own contest tactics and for the squad coaches to assess squad members fitness commitment and consistency of their performances.

The training weeks and Billabong Junior Championships will form a strong basis for the selection process for the World Championships in Ecuador in March 2009 which will occur after this weekend’s contest so there is everything to play for.

Karen Walton, National Director, BSA said, “The Billabong British Juniors is always such a great event and the enthusiasm at last year’s event was just phenomenal. This is an important competition because the results will have a heavy bearing on the selection process for the World Junior Surfing Games next year so we look forward to the weekend and seeing everyone compete at their best, in the highly charged conditions.”

Lewis Clinton Returns from a summer in Europe

Lewis Clinton knows what it takes to make it on the world stage of pro-surfing and the commitment to his goal is ever present. Lewis has recently returned to Cornwall after a summer in Europe, free-surfing and competing in the Pro-Juniors. In his own words:

"I have just returned from a epic summer of waves and sun in France, Spain and Portugal. In May i didn't think i would make it down to Europe this summer but with a little help from my parents i managed to get it together. Now when i think back to the time i had there i am so glad they did. I think for all the experience, great waves and sunshine i had this summer it was probably the best decision i've ever made. I entered all of the pro jr events whilst i was there, not doing too badly but still occasionally getting my ass kicked. My best result was in Portugal, Ericera to be precise where i got to the round of 32 ( one before the money haha) which i was stoked about. I had a great time and can't wait to get back down there to surf the powerful hollow sucky beach breaks, reefs and point breaks europe has to offer."

Northcore Custom Fish surfboard features in Corduroy Lines magazine

The 6'0" Northcore retro quad fish is a beautiful custom surfboard. Finished in gloss primary colours it looks as good as it surfs, which is fast, loose and with style. Corduroy Lines the Devon based online surf mag have used an image of our fish to grace a full page of their current issue.

To check the mag out visit:
http://www.corduroylines.com

Oakley XPY Pro-Junior

Theres a great surf comp running this Sept at Fistral beach, organised by Newquay's Jack Clinton; surfer, entrepreneur and brother of Northcore team rider Lewis Clinton.

Press release

On the 27^th & 28^th Sept, Fistral Beach will be hosting the 5^th successful Oakley XPY Pro Junior Presented by Globe and this year is looking to be bigger and better than ever before!

The event is stop two on the UKPST Pro junior circuit, and with this event being another 2 star rated event, there is top points up for grabs along with a £500 prize purse for finalists! The Pro junior category will stage all the top under 20 surfers from across the kingdom. Other categories included in this years event are under 16’s, under 16’s girls and under 12’s OPEN. All categories will be supplied with cash prizes for finalists along with tons of other goodies to go with it! With the event being blessed every year with waves, it has grown a reputation amongst the surfers as one of the best stops on the tour! Sponsors this year include Oakley headlining the event, along with presenting sponsor Globe shoes. Other sponsors this year include new sponsors on the scene, Northcore, Monster energy drinks, and carveboard skateboards. Also thanks to Eurobeach & Fistral Blu. For details on entering the event, contact the UKPST office on 01637854854 or www.bpsauktour.com . Check out the contest website at www.x-pressyourself.co.uk .

Our best wishes go out for another hugely successful event and we hope the finalists enjoy the few Northcore goodies in their winners bags.

British Longboard Union Surf Championships: Scarborough 2008

NEWS FLASH:

EVENT POSTPONED TO ALTERNATE DATES 04TH/05TH OCT DUE TO POOR SURF FORECAST THIS WEEKEND (20TH/21ST OCT)

The UK's North Sea is the spiritual home and testing grounds for Northcore, so we are always stoked to be able to support local events.

This year Scarborough Malibu Club is hosting the British Longboard Union Championships and we're pleased to be able to donate some prizes for the raffle to help raise funds for the event and for Surfers Against Sewage.

Phil Thacker: Club Chairman "The club championships were last held here in 2002, when Scarborough’s own club was newly-formed. The event was a brilliant success; our surfers came eighth and since then have steadily climbed up the rankings – they’re now second.

There’ll be eight clubs, with up to three teams of six each, in this year’s competition for the annual perpetual trophy. Teams come from Devon, Cornwall and Sussex with members drawn from Jersey and The Isle of Wight. The Royal Marines will also send a team. Surfers take part in 20-minute heats against each other, with winners scoring for their teams on style and moves.

Holding the championships here is a great coup for Scarborough. The east coast is well known, but not so well used. As Phil says, ‘The surfers who come up north for practice are the hardcore international types who like to surf the various point and slab breaks around our area, which are well known among the experienced surfers.’ But this event will give the area more exposure in the surfing world, and a lot of that will be down to the Malibu club and its nurturing of surfing talent: ‘We as a surf club are doing well because of the youngsters that have grown up with us hitting the water every time there is a surfable wave.’

DATE: Sat 20th/Sun 21st Sept
VENUE: South Bay, Scarb, Nth Yorks

Pic: Joss Wescombe, Northcore team rider and Scarboro local