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Jesus Pro Am - Cronulla (Open Men & Women)
Nick Squires, Ellie-Jean Coffey & Chris Robertson take top honors at the the Jesus Pro Am at Cronulla

The third and final event of the Jesus Pro Am Series culminated in Cronulla in 2-3 foot contestable conditions over the weekend long competition.

Event organizers were nervous about the quality of the waves, however the Alley came to the party - providing plenty of rides with huge scoring potential, highlighted by a perfect 10 point ride by Cronulla\'s Jesse Horner in the preliminary rounds on Saturday.

The Jesus Pro Am festival in the park brought a great crowd on Saturday, with local church's providing an array of free activities, including skateboarding, jumping castle, bands, and a live broadcast by Hope 103.2.

The final of the Cadet boys came down to a local battle between Chris Robertson, and Zac Scott. Commentators built on the rivalry, as both surfers showcased great form all weekend. Scott appeared the favorite, coming off the back of an epic victory in Coffs Harbour early in the week at the Ripcurl Gromsearch. He held the lead until Robertson launched a blistering forehand array of critical turns to net a 7.8, the largest single wave of the final. The ride took Robinson from 4th to first place, to take out the $500 and his first Jesus Pro Am Cadet win.

Ellie-Jean Coffey reinstated herself as one of the most dangerous junior surfers in the country, taking out both the Cadet Girls, and Open Women\'s finals in front of hundreds of cheering spectators. 15 year old, Coffey showed amazing fitness and mature surfing to take out both finals. "Jesus ProAm is my favorite event to compete in." Coffey said during her acceptance speech. " Everyone is so friendly and there is such a great vibe. Thanks to Christian Surfers and thank you to Jesus for a great weekend."

In the Cadet Girls final Ellie-Jean Coffey edged out Jess Van Der Meer, Fiona Casey, and her sister, Holly-Sue Coffey.

The first place pendulum swung between Angie Koops and Coffey as the Open Women\'s finalists battled it out in testing conditions. A wave in the final minute saw Ellie-Jean Coffey take the lead when it mattered most. She collected $1000 for the win, adding to her $500 from the Cadet Girls final win.

The Open mens brought previous winners together to battle it out in a man on man format, with series rating leader and Gold Coast winner, Ice Periera Ryan from Coolangatta, taking on Wollongong local and winner of the Coffs Harbour event, Nick Squires.

Both surfers started the 20 minute final with high scores on the left at the alley rip bowl. Squires and Periera-Ryan proved their place in the final with massive turns and plenty of spray to keep the judges and spectators breathless. Squires, backed up with a solid right-hander, netting two big turns that impressed the judges, giving him a commanding lead. With 30 seconds remaining Ice required a 9.51, and pulled out a huge \'super-man\' air, followed up with a vertical re-entry which had the Commentators and crowd cheering. But, Periera-Ryan fell just short of the required score leaving Nick Squires to claim the Jesus Pro Am Cronulla 2010 Open Mens Champion, ahead of Periera Ryan in 2nd, with Joel etherington of Cronulla, and Coby Nau of Woonoona, placing equal 3rd.

The expression session saw Dru Adler take $300 for a single front side air-reverse. Close behind him was Merewether surfer Philippa Anderson showing the boys some incredible surfing, almost landing a huge backside rotation that would have had her in first place. Other notable mentions go to Josh Hay and Dylan Hayllar.

The Jesus Pro Am Cronulla has been a huge success. During the Presentation, Christian Surfers Regional Coordinator, Dave Lovell reminded the crowd that "Surfers are often so busy chasing the next wave or experience; they may miss the free gift of eternal life offered by Jesus"

The free hospitality at the event had everyone fed thanks to the awesome contribution of local churches and the generosity of Shire stores including Bakers Delight Caringbah, Gymea, Miranda and Muffin Break Miranda. We would also like to thank all the volunteers who sacrificially gave up their time to make the event the success that it was, in particular, Al Westbury, Dave Lovell, James and Shelley Forrest, Beth forrest, Jess Naoum, Brad Whittaker, Pete Hunt, Sera Hicks, Ryan Naoum, Jarrod Denny, Jake Hadcroft, Rich Agius, Aaron Hughes, Mike Crisp, Cleaver, Kane Lawson, Nicola Sneddon, Aaron Babs, Nato Bennett, Mike Koffo, Cindy, and all the Christian Surfers Clubs and Church\'s who came to support the event.

The Jesus Pro Am Cronulla is proudly sponsored by Network Communications, Coastalwatch, Hope 103.2, Surfing World, PSI Printing, Bible Society,movemedvd.com, Tracks, Misfit, Epidemic, Futures, Lineup, Slava, Build by Design, RB Shapes, Triple Bull and Peak.