9 July 2009, Kuta-Bali:  The first day of the Quiksilver King of the Groms at Halfways on Kuta Beach saw 40 young surfers age 16 and under competing for the eight open spots in the first round of competition that will start at 7:30 am tomorrow morning.

Halfways on Kuta Beach was pumping with 3-4 foot sets all morning, giving the younger grommets (surfing slang for young surfers 16 and under in age) a real workout and the older surfers some excellent waves to rip apart and impress the judging panel up in the tower. 

The morning’s lineup consisted of kids from Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia, all vying for a place in Round 1 that would give them a chance to compete for the ultimate prize of a free trip France to compete in the Quiksilver King of the Groms World Final at Hossegor France this September. 

At the end of the morning’s action, there were eight surfers that made the cut and will be on the beach and ready to join the other Round 1 competitors tomorrow morning.

1. Matt Lindsay – Australia
2. Josh Lindsay - Australia
3. Azor Joseph Laudes –Philippines
4. Paul John Alipayo – Philippines
5. Wayan Andika – Indonesia
6. Surya Atmaja – Indonesia
7. Jung – Indonesia
8. Pandu – Indonesia

The Quiksilver King of the Groms is a Grade 2 Coca-Cola Indonesian Surfing Championship Tour Junior Division sanctioned event, presented by Coke Zero and Sprite Zero, and sponsored-supported by The Haven, Harris Hotels, Aroma, Bapak Bakery, GUS, SurfTime, Trax, Cosmo Girl, Men’s Fitness, Spicey, Gadis, Seventeen, and Cinta-Cinta.

See attached Heat Draw for tomorrow First Round competitors list.

Photos and text:  Tim Hain – Coca-Cola ISC Tour


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Tim Hain
Media Director- Coca-Cola ISC Tour

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