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Standlick
destroys Billabong Pro Junior Bells Beach (Bells Beach, VIC – Saturday, 3 October 2009): Perth Standlick (Bondi, NSW) today capped off a remarkable week of competition winning the Billabong Pro Junior Bells Beach in big, testing conditions. Having seen the best junior surfers in Australasia converge on the famed stretch of coast for the final event of the 2009 ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series, the Billabong Pro Junior Bells Beach saw some amazing performances in massive seas. None more impressive was the actions of Standlick who mastered the three metre waves en-route to his first ever ASP Australasian Pro Junior title. “I’m over the moon,” an elated Standlick said. “It’s been a long time coming, so I’m going to enjoy this one for some time to come.” Having had a disjointed year marred through injury and missed contests, Standlick was relieved to have finally achieved his dream.
“It’s been such a crazy year with injury and the like,” he said. “But, to finally win one – it’s amazing!” Defeating Davey Cathels (North Narrabeen, NSW) in a tightly fought affair, Standlick accrued a massive 14.50 (out of a possible 20) to Cathels’ 10.25. Going blow-for-blow, the two combatants put on a great show in front of a gallery of spectators. Having been the standout all week, Standlick was awarded the final title of the 2009 ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series thanks to the help of local knowledge and nous. “I’ve been coming down to Bells for some time now,” Standlick said. “So I feel comfortable out here, but staying with the Bell-Warren’s and other local guys has definitely been the catalyst for this performance.” Enjoying the bigger conditions, Standlick was relieved to finally contest an event in challenging waves.
“I love surfing when it gets big,” he admitted. “It relaxes me and makes me feel comfortable in my surfing knowing I don’t have to hassle for waves.” Having been in amazing form throughout the event, including a perfect 10-point ride in the quarter-final yesterday, Cathels was disappointed to have fallen short of the crown. “It’s disappointing, but that’s surfing,” Cathels said. “I felt good, but I think I surfed my final yesterday.” Despite finishing second, not all is lost for Cathels who finished third on the ASP Australasian Pro Junior ratings guaranteeing him a spot in the Billabong ASP World Junior Titles. “Yeah I’m stoked with qualifying,” he said. “Surfing against all the best junior’s in the world at my home break will be unreal.” Joining Cathels will be Owen Wright (Lennox Head, NSW) and Dean Bowen (Gerroa, NSW), who finished first and second respectively on the ratings, with Christopher Friend (Alexandra Headland, QLD) and Garrett Parkes (Suffolk Park, NSW) bringing up the final two places for the Australian team. In
the female side of the draw Laura Enever (North Narrabeen, NSW) and
Tyler Wright (Lennox Head, NSW) filled in the two spots thanks to
their superior years on the ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series.
(Bells Beach, VIC – Friday, 2 October 2009): Laura Enever (North Narrabeen, NSW) battled massive waves and challenging conditions today as she conquered the Billabong Pro Junior Bells Beach in style. Defeating Felicity Palmateer (Trigg Beach, WA) in an epic final, Enever was crowned queen of the famed surfing colosseum winning her fourth ASP Australasia Pro Junior title of the year and cementing the ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series win. Arriving as expected, the massive three metre waves battered the Victorian Surf Coast with corduroy lines pulsing through Bells Beach setting stage for an epic finale between two of Australia’s most revered junior competitors. Showing no fear and a host of skills, Enever revelled in the solid, blustery and stormy seas posting an impressive 14.00 (out of a possible 20, which included an eight-point ride, in the final.
“I’m so stoked,” she said after taming the Bells line-up. “To finish off the year with a win in these conditions is amazing.” Not afraid to mix it up in the big stuff, Enever was appreciative of being able to show her wares in the testing conditions. “I’m thankful that we were afforded the opportunity to surf in these conditions,” Enever stated. “It’s great for all the girls to push themselves and continue to bridge the gap between the boys.” Having blazed a trail throughout the entire 2009 series, Enever not only won a massive four events, but qualified as the top Australasian seed for the prestigious Billabong ASP World Junior Titles. “I’m so excited,” Enever continued. “Going to the Billabong ASP World Junior Titles at my home break is going to be something special.” “I can’t wait,” she continued. Not to be outshone was runner-up Palmateer who more than impressed all spectators and officials alike with her fearless approach. “I
much prefer the bigger conditions,” she said.
“It’s always fun to surf Bells when it’s big and pumping, especially in a final.” Surfing in only two events all year, Palmateer managed to finish first and second in both – heralding her big future and star on the rise, finishing 13th on the ASP Australasian Pro Junior ratings. “I’m happy with the results I got this year,” she said. “I only surfed twice on Junior Series this year and made the final both times so that gives me plenty of confidence going into next year.” |
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Enever
(North Narrabeen, NSW) claimed the Billabong Pro Junior at Bells Beach
today in massive seas to further cement her 2009 ASP Australasian
Pro Junior Series crown.