ASNews.net Newswire - Action Sports News Feed Informer http://feed.informer.com/images/fd.gif http://feed.informer.com/ http://app.feed.informer.com/digest3/DPKUW4PF4A.html Respective post owners and feed distributors http://feed.informer.com/ 9 February, 2010 : - - After two years of building the most notable Pro Junior series on the planet, the Oakley Pro Junior Global Challenge has evolved into a fully sanctioned Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) series of events including the first stop on the new multi-event ASP World Junior Tour. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45325/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45325/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 9 February, 2010 : - - North Stradbroke Island, Queensland -- Two up-and-coming Brazilian surfers, Peterson Crisanto and Marco Fernandez lead a host of internationals dominating proceedings on day-one of the 2010 Oakley Pro Junior. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45330/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45330/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Ever since Simon Anderson's breakthrough with the thruster, surfers on the pro tour have looked for any design edge they can get. Board design is a constant evolution and if there's any way for those of us on the Pro Tour to improve our performance, we'll go looking for it. My break since Hawaii has revolved around my fitness regime and some board experimentation. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45313/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45313/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Huntington Beach -- Former Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Champion CJ Hobgood (Melbourne, FL), 30, clinched the first ASP WQS 6-Star PRIME event on the 2010 calendar, the Hang Loose Pro, at Brazil's famed barrel of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil over fellow finalist Raoni Monteiro (Saquarema, BRA), 27. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45314/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45314/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Queensland -- 140 of the world's best professional junior surfers are set to invade the pristine North Stradbroke Island (Queensland, Australia) for the 2010 Grade – 5, AUD$30,000 Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Oakley Pro Junior. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45315/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45315/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Joan Duru (Ondres, FRA), 20, got back to his best level last weekend after nailing a solid equal 5th place finish in the Hang Loose Pro, an ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star prime competition taking place on the beautiful island of Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45316/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45316/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Animal, the UK's leading freesports lifestyle brand is delighted to announce the appointment of Andy Cox as its new Sales Director. Andy brings more than 10 years of sales and marketing experience to the role having previously worked as sales and marketing director at Debut Sport and Leisure Ltd. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45317/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45317/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - South African junior surfer Dylan Lightfoot stunned his Kiwi counterparts by clinching victory in the premier Under 16 boys division of the Billabong Grom Series presented by Oceanbridge at Mount Maunganui in New Zealand on Sunday. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45318/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45318/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - ‘The Wet Zone' T/A Hurricane Surf has successfully concluded a deal to purchase the distribution and manufacturing facility of Island Style in Durban. Warren Wareing is still the 100% owner of the ISLAND STYLE trademarks. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45319/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45319/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - In mid-April this year, six intrepid adventurers on jet ski's will travel over 2800km's of coastline in 3 Southern African countries in order to increase awareness and raise funds for the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) as part of the Coast2Coast4CANSA (C2C4C) campaign. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45320/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45320/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - State series surfing made its long awaited return for 2010, with an entertaining first round of competition winding up today at Big Rock in Gracetown. The typically surf rich coastline of Margaret River couldn't deliver its usual pumping summer time swell and the event was forced to go mobile in search of quality surf. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45321/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45321/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - 'God damn it woman, I ain't done drinkin' yet!' and with that he slams down his fist of stone on the table in the bar. Shot glasses and coasters spin and flutter post impact. His ageing partner, a kind looking woman in her 50's politely rises from her seat and walks to the door, before she leaves she turns and bellows. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45322/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45322/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Lakewood, NJ -- With continued support and success amongst buyers and media at ASR, ERGO has steadily gained recognition from the industry, not only as a fresh new brand to retailers, but also as a company with a solid plan, marketing strategy and strong team athletes. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45323/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45323/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - The upcoming Roxy Pro Trials will boast two newly crowned world champions Laura Enever (North Narrabeen, Aus) and Tyler Wright (Lennox Head, Aus) both out to secure the lone wildcard into the season-opening Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) Women's World Tour event on the southern end of the Gold Coast. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45324/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45324/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Australia's leading web cam and surf forecasting resource Coastalwatch have partnered with Surfing Australia for 'Camp Coastalwatch' which will be aimed at the development of junior surfers. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45326/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45326/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Facundo Ané se consagró campeón del VI Arenas Vedes Surf Contest, primera fecha del Circuito Argentino correspondiente a la categoría Junior. Un fuerte temporal con tormenta eléctrica impidió que se disputaran las finales de M16, M14, M12 y Damas Junior. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45327/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45327/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - The kick off of the Waterman League's Stand Up Paddle World Tour had an anxious build-up, as athletes from around the world would come together to mingle, compete, and inevitably judge and be judged by their respected peers, and the North Shore would be host to yet another event close to others by date, yet distanced by medium... SUP. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45328/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45328/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 8 February, 2010 : - - Newcastle -- Rarely seen photographic images depicting the heart and soul of Newcastle's surf culture during the past six decades are set to roll into Newcastle Region Library's Lovett Gallery as part of Surfest's 25th anniversary celebrations. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45329/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45329/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 6 February, 2010 : - - Fernando de Noronha Brazil -- North American C. J. Hobgood confirmed his top seed 1 level of the 2010 Hang Loose Pro Contest and won the first prime location of the year in Fernando de Noronha, Brazil. Raoni Monteiro made his third final in a row in Cacimba do Padre waves, but as last year, didn't find the barrels to win. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45307/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45307/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT 7 February, 2010 : - - Werri Beach Boardriders Club (Sth Coast NSW/Kiama are indisputably Australia's best Boardriding Club after they won the Rhythm Kirra Teams Challenge in outstanding surf at Duranbah Beach on the southern Gold Coast today. http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45308/news.htm Surfing News and Contests, Surf Reports, Wave Forecasts http://www.surfersvillage.com/surfing/45308/news.htm? Tue, 09 Feb 2010 15:33 GMT