Macca's Teenage Rampage 2010

Macca’s Teenage Rampage finishes in style

April 10th, 2010

Josh Szele (Warilla, NSW) was crowned the champion of the 16 years division today at Macca’s Teenage Rampage.

(Cronulla, NSW – Saturday, 9 April 2010): Macca’s Teenage Rampage finished in style today as the southern suburb’s finest tore apart North Cronulla. With the qualification for the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage in the back of all competitors’ minds, all stops were pulled out in fun, windswept conditions.

Local standout Veronica Charles (Cronulla, NSW) was pipped in the final of Macca’s Teenage Rampage, finishing second today at The Alley.

Lining up in the 16 years boys were standouts Josh Szele (Warilla, NSW), Jesse Horner (Cronulla, NSW), Chris Robertson (Cronulla, NSW) and Hank Hartley (Maroubra, NSW).

Seeing some amazing surfing and a plethora of futuristic manoeuvres, it was Szele who reigned supreme over Horner, Robertson and Hartley, who finished second, third and fourth respectively.

At a mere 14 years of age, Szele highlighted to all why he is one of the most anticipated talents in the country defeating his more fancied, and older, competitors.

Having won the 13 years division at last year’s event, Szele went on to finish second in the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage and hasn’t showed any signs of slowing his

“I love these contests,” he said with a beaming smile.

“Being able to surf three times and hang out with your friends all day is awesome.”

Kalani Ball (Stanwell Park, NSW) dominated from the get-go at Cronulla to take the 13 years division.

Accruing a total heat score of 13.60 (out of a possible 20), which included an impressive 7.60 (out of a possible 10), Szele had his backhand arsenal running smooth.

“The conditions were tough,” he continued.

“But, there were some little runners that allowed you to link a few turns together.”

With brother Jarrod finishing second in the 13 years division, the sibling rivalry seems to be proving a successful breeding ground.

“We push each other every time we surf,” Josh admitted.

“It’s a healthy rivalry that seems to be helping us both out.”

Joining Szele on the winner’s podium was Tayla Ayshford (Matraville, NSW), who cruised to victory in the 16 years girls division.

Defeating Veronica Charles (Cronulla, NSW), Lucy Kavanagh (Bondi, NSW) and Grace Bambridge (Maroubra, NSW), who finished second, third and fourth respectively, Asyhford surfed with poise and grace.

Seeing the top four surfers in the male divisions, and the top two surfers in the female divisions, qualifying for the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage at Cronulla in early 2011, Asyhford will pit herself against qualifiers from around the globe.

Future superstar Kalani Ball (Stanwell Park, NSW) took out the 13 years division, whilst Billie Melinz (Coalcliff, NSW) continued her great form to take the corresponding girls division.

The ever-popular Vodafone Happy Hour, with Wombat, kept all beach-goers on the edge of their seats as former ASP World Tour surfer Phil Macdonald gave away cash and a host of great prizes.