The Billabong Junior Series, the longest running junior series in the world, enters its 19th innings and this year Billabong are taking their Junior Series to Ballito, with the first event taking place just in advance of the Ballito Pro from the 23rd-25th of June 2016. The event will be held over three days of the four day waiting period. Top Juniors from around the country will be competing for the win at Willard Beach, as well as the opportunity to take part in the Ballito Pro main event.
This junior series comprises 7 divisions, including the U18 Boys and U18 Girls WSL 1000 Pro Junior division. Apart from division prizes there are a number of special prizes and awards from supporting sponsors BOS, Skull Candy, Neff, VonZipper and Zigzag.
“Surfing South Africa is proud of its long standing and close relationship with Billabong, which has been in place for over 20 years,” said Surfing South Africa General Manager Robin De Kock. “We are looking forward to continuing and developing this partnership on a number of events over the next six months. Surfing South Africa is extremely grateful to Billabong for the support they have given to our junior surfing program and thanks to this support, our young surfers continue to gain contest experience and grow in confidence.”
Billabong is also the presenting sponsor for the popular Ballito Pro. This includes the Ballito Trials, the Ballito Pro and the Ballito Pro Women’s, with all of these events taking place between 26 June and 3 July.
For more information check out the Billabong Junior Series Facebook page.