United States Set to Host the 2005 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surf Champs

Surfing America, the recognized national governing body for the sport of surfing in the United States, will host the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships in Huntington Beach. The event is sanctioned by the International Surfing Association (ISA) - the world governing body for the sport of surfing, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The event spans nine days with surfing competition and event festivities, including the notable and colorful Parade of Nations, Sands of the World and the International Olympic Committee President's Trophy Award Ceremony.

Top amateur surfers from more than 25 nations, including Argentina, Australia, Brazil, France, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, Morocco, New Zealand, South Africa, Tahiti, the United Kingdom and our own USA team will represent their countries as they compete for individual and team championship titles.

Surfers under the age of 18 will compete in one of three divisions: Boys Under 18, Boys Under 16 and Girls Under 18. Current 2005 USA Surf Team members include, Courtney Conlogue, Evan Geiselman, Tanner Gudauskas, Bethany Hamilton, Erica Hosseini and Chris Waring. From the 38 member USA Surf Team, 12 representatives will be selected to compete in the October contest. These fortunate surfers will be announced just prior to the event.

WHEN: Saturday, October 8 - Sunday, October 16, 2005 Huntington Beach Pier, Huntington Beach, California, USA

The Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships brings together the world's best young surfing talent in an international event. The event provides the kids with an opportunity to represent their countries in an international competition and the chance to win the coveted and prestigious world title. This year's top ranking national team will be awarded the International Olympic Committee (IOC) President's Trophy. At last year's World Junior Surfing Championships in Papenoo, Tahiti, the USA Surf Team secured a solid silver medal finish, just behind the Australian team. They hope to better their record this year on their home turf.