Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage champions crowned at Avalon

November 3rd, 2010

Ocean & Earth Team Rider and former ASP World Tour surfer Phil MacDonald (centre) with the Champions of the Ocean & Earth Teenager Rampage. Pictured left to right are Jordi Lawler, Sam Bond, Phil MacDonald, Holly Wawn and Audrey Styman-Lane.

(Avalon, NSW – Sunday, 31 October 2010): The North Avalon instalment of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage has provided yet another amazing insight into the future of Australian surfing.

Providing an innovative and fresh approach to the traditional junior surfing competition in an effort to unearth the new wave of Australian surfing talent, competitors, over the two-day period, took advantage of the progressive format.

Jordi Lawler (North Narrabeen, NSW) claimed the prestigious 16 years division of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage today at North Avalon in style.

Greeted with excellent conditions over the weekend, high scores were the order of the event with a number of near perfect rides highlighting the amazing talent on show.

Leading from the front was 16 years boys champion Jordi Lawler (North Narrabeen, NSW), who had been on a mission throughout the entire event.

Racking up the highest heat score of the day, with a blistering 17.16 (out of a possible 20), Lawler felt at home in the two to three foot conditions.

“There’s some fun little waves out there,” he said with a smile.

“The waves today are a lot like my normal break at North Narrabeen, so I felt pretty comfortable.”

Audrey Styman-Lane (Avalon, NSW) claimed the prestigious 16 years division of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage today at North Avalon in style.

Seeing the best surfers under 16 years from the Northern Beaches and Central Coast regions, living between Sydney Harbour and Lake Macquarie, Lawler rose above the pack, continuing on his recent run of good form.

Adding further incentive to this event, which is one of a dozen international events being staged throughout the year, is that it will act as a qualifying event to the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage.

The top four surfers in the male divisions and the highest two from the female divisions qualifying for the Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage to be held on 21-23 January, 2011 at Cronulla.

“I’m glad the international Rampage is at Cronulla I seem to go okay there every time I’m there,” he said.

“I have made a few finals lately but have not been able to win so I’m stoked I got the win on this one especially as it is a qualifier through to the next round.”

Sam Bond (Avalon, NSW) claimed the prestigious 13 years division of the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage today at North Avalon in style.

Unlike other surfing competitions, the Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage allows competitors, 16 years and under, to surf three heats each without elimination instead of the traditional cutthroat format.

With a leader board format that rewards consistency and fun, the four best-placed surfers in the each division will progress to their division final.

Joining Lawler in the winners circle today was local favourite Audrey Styman-Lane (Avalon, NSW), who claimed the 16 years girls division. Outpointing her sister Grace in an enthralling final, Audrey was gracious in victory.

“Me and my sister have a good rivalry going on it pushes both of our surfing,” she admitted.

“But, in saying that I’m so glad that I won, I’m really excited to be able to surf in the International Final.”

Having recently taken out the Honey Women’s Classic in Cronulla a mere two weeks ago, Styman-Lane was over the moon to get the win today at home.

“This was definitely the biggest event I have ever won.”

“It feels like I’m on a bit of a roll, so hopefully I can take this into the Final in Cronulla.”

In the 13 years division Holly Wawn (Newport, NSW) took out the final with a strong performance, accruing 11.40 (out of a possible 20), whilst in the 13 years boys division local phenom Sam Bond (Avalon, NSW) took the crown with a combined heat score of 13.17 (out of a possible 20).

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The Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage is proudly supported by Ocean and Earth, Vodafone, Coastalwatch, Surfing World, Gideon shoes, NASA and Surfing NSW.

FINAL RESULTS

Under 13 Girls
1-Holly Wawn
2-Alysse Cooper
3-Emily Benecke

Under 13 Boys
1-Sam Bond
2-Harley Ross Webster
3-Fraser Dovell
4-Darcy Crump

Under 16 Girls
1-Audrey Styman Lane
2-Jess van der Meer
3-Lauren McAleer
4-Sophia Bernard

Under 16 Boys
1-Jordi Lawler
2-Nathan Munro
3-Jackson Carey
4-Jake Thompson