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THIRD ANNUAL ARNETTE ALL DAY ANTICS PRO JUNIOR PRESENTED BY JACK’S SURFBOARDS RETURNS TO NEWPORT JUNE 5-6
SAN CLEMENE, CALIF., May 25, 2010 – The Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior presented by Jack’s Surfboards will be back at 54thStreet in Newport Beach, California for the third year running June 5-6, 2010 bringing with it the nation’s top Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Pro Junior talent.
“Going into our third year hosting this event we couldn’t be more stoked to be providing a forum for some of the best young surfers in the world to show their skills and advance in the sport,” says Joe Freitag, Arnette Global Brand Manager. “Jack’s and the ASG crew are great partners and we’re really looking forward to making this one the best yet.”
Andrew Doheny at Lower Trestles, held nothing back in his quest for victory.
The 2010 ASP North America Pro Junior Series is a qualifier for the ASP World Junior Championships. As the fourth stop of the series, this grade-3 event will play a critical role in each surfer’s campaign towards qualification for the championships.
Among the field of 80 juniors competing for the $15,000 prize purse and the vital ratings points on offer are local favorite Andrew Doheny (Newport Beach, CA), 17, defending champion Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA),19, and current junior series ratings leader Evan Geiselman (New Smyrna Beach, FL), 17.
Doheny will be entering the event at his home break after his inaugural ASP Pro Junior victory at Lower Trestles last month and is out to carry his momentum to Newport.
“Winning the last pro junior contest at Lowers definitely helps my confidence going into the Arnette Pro Junior, but I still have to give it everything I have,” Doheny said. “I felt like I got lucky at Lowers.”
Although Doheny hopes the support of the local crowd will loan him additional momentum in his quest for back-to-back ASP North America Pro Junior Series event wins, the stylish regular-footer knows he has little advantage in the lineup due to Newport’s often tricky conditions.
“The local support helps, but there’s not much local knowledge when it comes to Newport,” Doheny said. “The wave is just a closeout most of the time.”
Doheny, who is currently sitting in the No. 2 position behind Evan Geiselman knows that the a solid result at the upcoming Arnette Pro Junior will play a crucial role in his hopes of qualification for the ASP World Junior Tour.
“This event’s grade-3 points mean a lot for sure,” Doheny said. “I’m going to try my best and let that take me where it wants to.”
Defending Arnette Pro Junior Champion and the reigning ASP North America Pro Junior Series Champion, Nat Young, has been dialing in his equipment to suit Newport’s beachbreak and hopes to capitalize on the spread out lineup at the upcoming event.
Nat Young going for gold at the 2009 Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior.
“I think Newport is a really fun wave for a contest,” Young said. “There are peaks all over so you can kind of sit off on your own. At the moment I have boards that work really well in those punchy beachbreaks and hopefully there [will be] a little swell for the contest.”
Although the defending champion is well aware of the event’s substantial ratings points on offer, his main focus of qualifying for the ASP World Junior Tour by way of the PRIME and Star events relieves the pressure of a repeat performance at this year’s Arnette Pro Junior.
“Since this contest is a grade-3 you definitely want to do well here,” Young said. “I have already missed the first two events, so a win here could do a lot for me. Since I’m going try and qualify for worlds through the Star and PRIME series, I feel like I have less pressure in the pro juniors, and I can just surf and have fun and do my best.”
Geiselman, who is currently holding a slight lead over Doheny on the regional ratings, will also be hungry for another standout performance to retain his current No. 1 position. The stacked field guarantees that both days of the 2010 Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior presented by Jack’s Surfboards will be packed full of progressive surfing from the best junior talent in North America.
Catch all of the live action via high-quality webcast with live video coverage and scoring during both days of competition at arnetteprojunior.com. For additional ASP information log on to aspworldtour.com or aspnorthamerica.org.
The Arnette All Day Antics Pro Junior wouldn’t be possible without the generous support of sponsors. A special thank you goes out to title sponsor Arnette and presenting sponsor Jack’s Surfboards.
About Arnette
In 1992, Arnette was founded on the principle that doing things your own way is not only the right way, it’s the only way. Created in the humble surroundings of a one-car garage in Orange County, California, Arnette has since gone on to establish itself as a leader in the youth-inspired, lifestyle eyewear market. Arnette is backed by some of the best action sports athletes and influencers from the surf, skate, snow, wake and BMX communities including Fred Patacchia, Pat Duffy, Randall Harris and Rob Darden. With the mission of creating stylish eyewear, Arnette fuses exceptional design with bold attitude. See the world through Arnette’s eyes at: www.arnetteantics.com.
About Jack’s
Jack’s Surfboards reached a milestone in 2007 celebrating its 50th year in business. Since 1957, Jack’s has built a reputation as an icon in surf retail. It has been the place to go for surf fans around the world to find the newest surf products and clothing labels. Offering a huge selection of surfboards, wetsuits, skateboards, snowboards, apparel and accessories, Jack’s is Orange County’s premier surf shop. www.jackssurfboards.com
About Source Interlink Media’s Action Sports Group (ASG)
Reaching more than two million enthusiasts, Source Interlink Media’s Action Sports Group (ASG) is the dominant force in the action sports and adventure sports arenas. In addition to publishing leading lifestyle publications such as Surfer, Surfing, Snowboarder, Skateboarder, Bike, Powder, Canoe & Kayak and SUP Magazine, Source Interlink Media’s ASG delivers a cutting-edge network of online properties such as Fantasy Surfer and The Hot 100, events and television programming. www.actionsportsgroup.net
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