This past weekend, 28 of South Africa’s most talented Junior surfers gathered down the KZN South Coast at Trafalgar Beach for the SA Junior Squad Selection Camp.
The assembled squad.
The South African Surfing Legends played host to the trials, which Surfing South Africa use to determine who’ll be part of the 12-strong team that will be representing SA at the ISA World Junior Surfing Champs in October.
Patrick Flanagan from SA Surfing Legends snapped some photos and sent us these words from an enjoyable weekend for all involved.
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SA Junior Selection Camp 30 January – 1 February 2015
by: Pat Flanagan
The 2015 ISA World Junior Surfing Championships will be held in Southern California in October. The selection camp for the South African team was held during the weekend that straddled January and February.
SA Team Manager, Isaac February addresses the squad.
For three days, 18 boys and 10 girls in both the under 18 and under 16 divisions surfed a bunch of heats at Trafalgar on the KZN South Coast to determine who will make the team. The arduous format tested their endurance and also gave the squad ample chances in the water to stake their claim.
Trafalgar produced a variety of waves on which contestants could showcase their moves. The general consensus among those watching from the beach is that the next generation of South Africa’s stars is an exciting and high calibre bunch of future champs. We can’t wait for the team to be announced.
Sebastian Williams in action, vying for a spot in the team.
The South African Surfing Legends hosted the event, providing air and ground transport, accommodation and all meals for the whole party. The Legends coaching team, which included Graham Hynes, engaged with the national coaches, Greg Emslie and Dave Malherbe. A massive thanks to Gavin Varejes and Avis for making this memorable event possible.
Anoush Zakarian
Team coaches, Dave Malherbe and Greg Emslie.
The Trafalgar locals were stoked to share their spot with some of SA’s best young talent.
Koby Oberholzer.
Joshe Faulkner
Management.
Luke Malherbe.
Adin Masencamp.
Joshe Faulkner.
Awesome support -SA surfing legends !