SAN CLEMENTE, California – On May 25th, 2014 Performance Paddling is proud to introduce the 2014 Junior Pro line-up, for the world’s premier ALL YOUTH standup paddle event.
This unique event features not only talented young “veterans”, but also many enthusiastic sup groms, who for some, will be competing in their very first surfing competition. Many of the young competitors already have names that are easily recognized while others will be new to the sup scene, but this is a chance for unknowns to become well knowns!
Below is a list of the current Junior Pro Invites:
Boys Girls
Yuri Daberkow, 17, Brazil Alleanna Clark, 15, California
Max Fleming, 15, California Lara Claydon, 14, Maui
Mo Freitas, 16, Oahu Izzi Gomez, 14, Florida
Felipe Gaspar, 14, Brazil Sasha Ka’uhane, 11, Oahu
Noa Hopper, 15, California Mason Schremmer, 13, Oahu
Ridge Lenny, 17, Maui Natalia Smith, 17 Kauai
Kai McPhillips, 11, California Vanina Walsh, 17, Oahu
Riggs Napoleon, 16, Oahu Fiona Wylde, 17, Oregon
Bernd Roediger, 17, Maui Kali’a Alexiou, 13, California
Although the $5000 prize purse is only for the Junior Pro SUP Surfing contest, many of the invites will be competing in their Age Group in sup racing as well. There is going to be plenty of action all day!
Come meet the Junior Pros, and get their autograph, at our event Pre-Party which will be held Friday Night at Daphne’s California Greek restaurant in San Clemente. After the autograph signing, there will be a special concert by our very own Junior Pro Invite & Performance Paddling Competition Team member Izzi Gomez. 20% of food sales will also be donated by Daphne’s, to the Performance Paddling Competition Team. Come hungry and enjoy a fun night supporting the Sup Stars of the future.
Friday May 2
Pre-Party at Daphne’s California Greek, San Clemente
6:30-7:15 Junior Pro Autograph Signing
7:30-8:15 Izzi Gomez Concert
Fundraiser Hours 4pm-Close
Saturday May 3
Junior Pro Invites will be helping Zane Schweitzer with his clinics
Sunday May 4, 2014
2nd Annual Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta
Registration: 6:45-7:30
Athlete Briefing: 7:30
Blessing & National Anthem: 7:40
Race Heats Begin: 8:00
Surf Heats Begin: 9:30
Awards: 6:30
• “Socially” interact with the SUP Fiesta using with the hashtag #supfiesta14
• Spread the word to family and friends to watch the event live at performancepaddling.com
There are NO beach entries. Divisions will be limited to 12 competitors. Click Here to register today!
The Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta would like to our sponsors:
Sweet Waterwear Quickblade Maui Jim Ultimate SUP Showdown
Bark Infinity SuptheMag South Tahoe Stand Up Paddle Boga
FCS OnitPro Victory Surf Fur Boardworks GoodOnYa Bar Kicker Audio Humu Surf Co Positive Existence Printing
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AS of Friday April 25 the following divisions of Age Group SUP Surfing are close to capacity:
9-11 Boys – 3 spots remaining
9-11 Girls – 5 spots remaining
12-14 Boys – 5 spots remaining
12-14 Girls – 5 spots remaining