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