On Saturday 12th of April the guys from Plastic People are doing a
promo at the BSC Gold Coast store from 11am. The following team riders will be on board to do a few signings, and throw away some cool Plastic People shirts and posters.
-Andre Botha
-Mike Murphy
-Anthony Savoji
-Max Arent
-Dave Crowley
-Toby Player
-Keith Laub(photog)
-Chuck himself

WBA EVENT ONE: CRONULLA: RESULTS

Women’s Bodyboarding Australia successfully held it first contest for the year at Elouera Beach, Cronulla. The competitors where greeted with clean 1-2 foot conditions and were soon out there after the membership sign up. First up, Women’s World Tour competitor Lilly Pollard and some of the more experienced riders took the younger girls through a quick coaching clinic and then it was into the competition.

The first division to be run was the ‘A’ and was stacked full of fresh young blood. With some of the older girls in the water to encourage them on, the A’s enthusiastically took on the conditions with Taylor Jackson (Brad Jackson’s little cousin) eventually taking the win by catching the biggest sets to come through. For her efforts Taylor took home a Manta Mist Bodyboard. One of these boards will be up for grabs at every WBA competition.

Next, the AA division was a tight affair with Paige Gregory, Beth Gibson and Cronulla local Monique Farmer showing early form. Unfortunately, Paige was nudged out in a tight semi-final that saw Beth and Monique advance to the final—to be joined by Zoe Edwards and Jodi Bruce. Jodie, who normally surfs stand up, proved to be the surprise packet of the comp busting out great spin-roll combos and nailing the win with a huge roll.

The AAA division also had a great turnout and was filled to the brim with competitors from the Australasian Professional Tour. Eventually Lilly Pollard was victorious narrowly beating Kaitlin Murphy on a countback, with Nicole Fleming third and Lauren Knowles fourth.

Overall it was a great day filled with fun including a drop-knee expression session where Emma Roby was the stand out. Aside from the action in the water we also had games on the beach including a flipper race which saw grommet Jayda Sharpe take home a pair of Manta Propel Fins.

Women’s Bodyboarding Australia would like to thank Turbo Surf Designs, Manta Bodyboards, Wing Wetsuits, Bodyboarders Surf Co, Endless, Sundowner Tourist Parks, Bakers Delight, Cronulla Cinemas and the Farmer family for all their support.

Women’s Bodyboarding Australia’s next competition will be held on Friday the 18^th of April at Box Beach, Nelson Bay. The 18^th is a layday for the girls competing in the Newcastle event of the Australasian Professional Tour and NSW state titles to be held between the 17^th and 20^th of April. All questions should be directed to Lilly Pollard lillypollard81@yahoo.com.au

New members are welcome!

FINAL RESULTS WBA EVENT ONE

A Division:

1. Taylor Jackson
2. Jayda Sharpe
3. Monique Rubesa
4. Tayla Zannis

AA Division:

1. Jodi Bruce
2. Zoe Edwards
3. Monique Farmer
4. Beth Gibson

AAA Division:

1. Lilly Pollard
2. Kaitlin Murphy
3. Nicole Fleming
4. Lauren Knowles

Our latest recruit is carrying the torch for the future of the sport. A man who at age 15 has already received his own signature model with Science bodyboards, spent a Hawaiian winter season with Mike Stewart (where he absolutely killed it) and picked up a sponsorship cutting edge fashion label Iamnone. Now the young man joins the biggest family in bodyboarding and we’re thrilled to bits to see what the future holds for Tom and BSC!

All the staff and team at BSC would like to wish you all a happy and safe Easter long weekend! Our Easter opening  hours are included below to let you know when you’ll be able to drop into either of our stores.

After returning home from a month long Aussie-wide wave hunting stint with a haircut that can only be described as thuggish, Chris James is now in the air on his way to Tahiti. The man who brings a new meaning to the expression ‘Short back and sides’ is hoping to score some big Teahupoo pits for the first time in his life, and with the bigwigs of the surfing world attending the Bells event at the moment, he’s picked a good time to test the waters.

BSC young gun Nick Perry has just picked up a sponsorship with Tiki wetsuits and he’ll be sporting the suits on the trip with Chris, where they’ll be accompanied by the likes of Ryan Hardy and Glen Thurston. The charts are looking good, so we wish the boys all the best of luck!

Gold Coast grom sensation Jimmy Williamson reports he’s having an amazing time in the Cook Islands, where shallow bowly pits, warm water and a chilled vibe are standard fare. Jimmy has been surfing a cracking peak right out the front of his accommodation for hours on end, with some sweet footage and shots assured.

We’re also very happy to announce the addition of another blazing young supergrom to our ranks. Tom Rigby is a name that you will be very familiar with - at 16 being the youngest rider ever to receive his own pro model. Science bodyboards and Iamnone clothing are already providing the man with their support and if his stellar form in Hawaii this season is anything to go by, Tom will be making his way to the top in a very swift manner. Welcome aboard Tom!

Science is proud to announce its wetsuit line is about to be released into the Australian market for Winter 08.

Science brand manager Chris Apps says the wetsuits are incredibly comfortable and super warm.

“The suits are specifically dialled in for bodyboarding from head to toe, they feature functional design features such as super stretch neoprene, revolutionary ripcord entry system, flex arm grips and hip grips and the suits also have a very competitive price tag”.

Mike Stewart is equally as pleased to see the suits hitting the market in Australia: “I have gone through a lot of wetsuits in my career, some were a little better than others but none were specific for bodyboarding. I am stoked that they are finally hitting the shores of Australia”.

The suits are due to hit Bodyboarders Surf Co at the end of March. The line includes a 3/2 GBS Steamer, L/S Spring, S/S Spring, Neoprene vests and long and short sleeve rashies. You can check out the suits, and even pre-order them here.

Got any cool shots of you or your mates surfing? Empty lineups?

We’d love to see them, and put them up for display in our Narrabeen and Gold Coast stores!

If you’d like to show off your handiwork with a camera, or on a bodyboard then bring in your photos to either of our stores (making sure to write your name and phone number on the back)  and we’ll put them up  on our walls!

Event 2) April 11-13th - the Rheopaipo QLD Pro
Running straight off the back of the Flowrider Fiesta, Queenslands biggest bodyboarding event is set to fire with the massive support from board manufacturer Rheopaipo and Bodyboarders Surf Co. Will Andrew Lester set his sail again this year with an early points grab? We’ll see as this year it’s tee’d up for the wedgy banks of Queenslands infamous DBAH peaks. Click the link below for the entry form!

BSC & Rheo Aussie Tour Event 2 Entry Form

To be in the running to win one of five $100 BSC Gift Cards, all you have to do is take a minute to fill out our brief survey. Tell us what you think about your favourite brands, riders and how you think the sport is progressing and you’re automatically in the draw! Click the banner below to take the survey!