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FOUR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP TOUR SURFERS ROUND OUT THE ELITE U.S.A SURF TEAM FOR THE 2006 LOST ENERGY DRINK ISA WORLD SURFING GAMES
Ten U.S.A. Surfers and Bodyboarders Will Compete for Team and Individual Medals in Huntington Beach, Calif., U.S.A.
What: The 2006 ISA World Surfing Games, produced by Surfing America will bring the best surfers from around the globe to Huntington Beach to compete on behalf of their respective countries. The ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries in six continents. 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). Surfing America is the ISA-recognized NGB for surfing in the United States and is responsible for holding the official USA Championships and for selecting and fielding the official USA Surf Team. The event takes place over the course of nine days with surfing competition and event festivities, including the notable and colorful Parade of Nations.
Who: Surfer ____ Hometown_____________ Division__________
CJ HobgoodSatellite Beach, FLMen's Open
Damien HobgoodSatellite Beach, FLMen's Open
Pat O'ConnellLaguna Niguel, Calif.- Men's Open
Chris WardSan Clemente, Calif.Men's Open
Colin McPhillipsSan Clemente, Calif.Longboard
Julia ChristianCarlsbad, Calif.Women's Open
Courtney ConlogueSanta Ana, Calif.Women's Open
Brad MebustHuntington Beach, Calif.Men's Bodyboard
Jeremy WrightLong Beach, Calif.Men's Bodyboard
Tara ParsonsSan Clemente, Calif.Women's Bodyboard
Countries Competing
34 countries confirmed to compete, including: Argentina, Aruba, Australia, Barbados, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Cote D’Ivoire, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, France, Germany, Guatemala, Hawaii*, Ireland, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Tahiti, United Kingdom, United States* and Venezuela
* Hawaii and the United States are recognized as separate members of the ISA. This is done in part to honor the historical contribution Hawaii has given to the sport of surfing
When: Opening Ceremonies – Parade of Nations and Sands of the World ceremony
Saturday, October 14 2p.m4p.m. Huntington Beach Pier.
Competition – Sunday, October 15Sunday, October 22, 2006
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