The biggest, best and most prestigious domestic surfing series is back, bigger than ever as the Hurley NSW Championship Circuit gears up for another huge campaign in 2009.
Having torn up the NSW coast last year with force and gusto, the 2008 Circuit saw Australia’s best, junior and open, surfers going ballistic in the state’s best waves and most beautiful locations.
With a whopping total prize pool of $24,500, plus $1000 bonus for the overall Open winner and $500 for Cadets champion, 2009 will once again see the best of the best competing on our doorstep – something which Surfing NSW CEO Mark Windon, sees as an asset to high-level surfing within the state.
“The Hurley NSWCC is a vital lynch pin for NSW surfers trying to bridge the gap between the Pro Junior Ranks and the ASP World Qualifying Series (WQS),” Windon said.
With $3,500 up for grabs per event ($3,000 for Opens and $500 for cadets) the Hurley NSW Championship Circuit provides the states elite with an opportunity to compete against the best for serious monetary rewards.
“With event’s spread across NSW, the Circuit gives surfers a chance at some solid prize money which helps them with their respective, professional campaigns”, he added.
Won last year by current ASP World Tour competitor Drew Courtney (Umina, NSW) and Team Australia member Jordi Watson (Currarong, NSW), in the Cadet division, 2009 will see the Circuit continuing to grow and expand with the announcement of a sixth event – the Bay Action Pro in Byron Bay.
“ The strategy for the Hurley NSWCC has always been to support the retailers, surfers and local communities along the NSW coast,” said Marketing Director of Hurley Australia, Jason Haynes.
“We are very happy with the growth of the series along with the addition of another event this year in Bryon partnering up with long time local surfers and retailer Bay Action,” Haynes added.
Also new to this years Circuit will be the Hurley Boardriders Challenge, an invitational event which recognises the importance of grassroots surfing throughout the state.
“This year we have also incorporated the Boardriders Challenge into the events along with a beach clean up to increase the opportunity of the local surfers and community to get even more involved,” Haynes continued.
Each event will see six local Boardrider Clubs going head to head in a Teams Format with the winner taking home up to $600 cash.
“Hurley have been making solid inroads in to the Australian surf market over the past 5 years and to have them as our major sponsor of the NSWCC shows their commitment to surfing in Australia,” Windon stated.
“Given the current economic climate maintaining a strong domestic circuit is imperative for our athletes,” he added.
The first event is the Triple Bull Pro taking place from 16-17 May 2009 at Cronulla.
For more information be sure to check out www.surfingnsw.com.au
The Hurley 2009 NSW Championship Circuit is proudly supported by Hurley, Australia’s Surfing Life, Surfing NSW Triple Bull Surf, Dripping Wet Surf, Bay Action Surf Centre, Saltwater Wine Surf Centres, Wild Surf Co, Zink Surf and Slimes Boardstore.
Hurley NSW Championship Circuit 2009 Schedule:
Triple Bull Pro, 16-17 May 2009 at Cronulla
Dripping Wet Pro, 23-24 May 2009 at Freshwater Beach
Bay Action Pro, 30-31 May 2009 at Byron Bay
Saltwater Wine Surf Classic, 13-14 June 2009 at Old Bar
Wild Surf Co. Mattara Pro, 26-27 September 2009 at Newcastle
Zink Surf South Coast Pro, 10-11 October 2009 at Werri Beach
Slimes Pro, 7-8 November 2009 at Avoca Beach
