ASP AUSTRALASIAN CHAMPIONS CROWNED
Josh Constable
The ASP
Australasian region's Longboard Qualifying Series have wrapped up for 2011.
Events were run and won, champions were crowned and most importantly the
Australasian qualifiers have been decided for the ASP men's and women's
World Longboard Tours.
Josh Constable finished the 2011 Australasian Longboard Qualifying Series
equal first with American Taylor Jensen. The top two surfers from each ASP
region (North America, South America, Europe, Australasia, Africa, Japan)
then go on to compete for an ASP World Title. Since Jensen is from another
region the second Australasian qualifying spot goes to third placed Mitch
Surman.
"I'm wrapped" Constable said. "I had a good start to the year and all my
training paid off. Now I've got to get ready for the World Longboard Tour
events, so I plan on doi ng plenty of surfing, boxing and training. I can't
wait to go to the SriLankan Airlines Pro and shake things up."
In the women's division we had another American, Jennifer Smith take top
honours. With the Australasian qualifying spots going to Georgia Young and
Emma Webb who placed second and third respectively.
"It was unbelievable to have a win at the Whalebone Classic," Young said.
"Especially because it's at my homebreak and my favourite event of the year.
This was the first time I've surfed in the event as a LQS. I think Women's
longboarding is really starting to attract some attention and I'm stoked to
be a part of that for next year!"
Men's ASP World Longboard Tour Qualifiers
Josh Constable
Mitch Surman
Women's ASP World Longboard Tour Qualifiers
Georgia Young
Emma Webb