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We scored! The WSA headed to Ponto, South Carlsbad for the 4th event in the WSA/Hobie Championship Tour. WSA sponsor Surfline’s forecast was right on. The waves were incredible with head high plus lefts reeling off the jetty. This was the largest WSA in recent history with over 340 entries.

The beach was jammed with competitors, parents and friends all cheering each other on. We went from dawn ‘til dusk and even had to add a third area to accommodate all of the frothing groms showing up for our super popular MicroGrom and SuperGrom divisions. The friendly folks from SoCal Volvo were on hand to show off the 2008 Volvos and to burn hot dogs for the hungry hordes.

With six regular season events left, it’s not too late to surf five events and qualify for our West Coast Championships. Top rated competitors then go on to the Surfing America USA Championships and Team Trials. We head up the road a bit for our next event at Oceanside Harbor on December 2. Make sure you get online to register ‘cause this one is going to fill up fast! We had to turn away competitors at Ponto. If you register online we will get you in a heat. To register go to Active.com

BOYS’ LONGBOARD 13 & UNDER
1. Brody Stevens, Malibu
2. Brooks Bushman, Vista
3. Tony Morelli, Huntington Beach
4. Dane Petersen, Trabuco Canyon
5. Trevor Robbins, Malibu
6. Ashton Malkin, Agoura Hills

BOYS’ LONGBOARD 14 - 17
1. Eli Gillis, San Clemente
2. Cecil Page, Ventura
3. Kevin McNicol, Moorpark
4. Nick Hagen, San Clemente
5. Cody Ulrich, San Clemente
6. Trevor Robbins, Malibu

BOYS’ SHORTBOARD 12 & 13
1. Scott Weinhardt, Dana Point
2. Jake Kelley, Newbury Park
3. Cameron Faris, Huntington Beach
4. Brooks Bushman, Vista
5. Tony Bartovich, Huntington Beach
6. Skylar Lawson, Agoura Hills

BOYS’ SHORTBOARD 14 & 15
1. Shaw Kobayashi, San Clemente
2. Cecil Page, Ventura
3. Christian Arballo, Oceanside
4. Tyler Packham, Los Angeles
5. Kris Williams, Mission Viejo
6. Chance Lawson, Agoura Hills

BOYS’ SHORTBOARD 16 & 17
1. Christian Arballo, Oceanside
2. Nick Hagen, San Clemente
3. Hunter Smith, Malibu
4. Michael Cozad, Bonsall
5. David Slay, Manhattan Beach
6. Tyler Christian, Carlsbad

GIRLS’ LONGBOARD 13 - 17
1. Carly Martin, Manhattan Beach
2. Kyla Peterson, Encinitas
3. Tory Gilkerson, San Clemente
4. Britlyn Coleman, Malibu
5. Maggie Dunn, Capistrano Beach
6. Lisa Tuttle, Torrance

GIRLS’ SHORTBOARD 13 - 15
1. Chelsea Byland, San Clemente
2. Kyla Peterson, Encinitas
3. Carley Martin, Manhattan Beach
4. Bryn Lutz, Carlsbad
5. Shelby Detmers, Costa Mesa
6. Madi Swayne, Orange

GIRL’S SHORTBOARD 16 & 17
1. Chelsea Byland, San Clemente
2. Shelby Detmers, Costa Mesa
3. Taylor Garrett, San Clemente
4. Madi Swayne, Orange
5. Mackenzie Kessler, San Anselmo
6. Kirra Kehoe, Santa Monica

GRANDMASTERS’ SHORTBOARD 50 AND OVER
1. Patrick Schlick, La Mirada
2. Scott Lewis, W. Los Angeles
3. John Silver, Carlsbad
4. Bob Higgins, San Diego
5. Rick Fignetti, Huntington Beach
6. David Pahoa, Woodland Hills

JUNIOR WOMEN’S SHORTBOARD 18 - 29
1. Morgan Gore, Moraga
2. Jessica Silver, Carlsbad
3. Sheila Huber, Huntington Beach
4. Heather Carrick, Anahiem
5. Monica Real, Venice

MASTERS’ SHORTBOARD 30 - 39
1. Adam Newsom, Long Beach
2. Brady Martin, Ladera Ranch
3. Scott Garner, San Diego
4. Kevin Hamor, Westlake Village
5. Kelly O’Connell, San Clemente
6. Connor Erwin, Oceanside

MEN’S SHORTBOARD 18 - 29
1. Dane Anderson, Carmel
2. Zach Newsom, La Mesa
3. Jose Velazquez Garcia, San Diego
4. Justin Pierson, Rancho Santa Fe
5. Gibran Garcia, San Diego
6. David Daly, Carlsbad

MICRO GROM BOYS’/GIRLS’ SB/LB 8 & UNDER
1. Kei Kobayashi, San Clemente
2. Sam Wickwire, Seal Beach
3. Michael Tilly, Capistrano Beach
4. Blake Brown, Carlsbad
5. Crosby Colapinto, San Clemente
6. Malia Faramarzi, Encinitas

OPEN MEN’S LONGBOARD - ALL AGES
1. Terry Gillard, Imperial Beach
2. Josh Rapozo, Laguna Niguel
3. Chuck Glynn, Vista
4. Shawn Parkin, Mission Viejo
5. Keiichiro Tomi, Redondo Beach
6. Mark Graham, Bonsall

OPEN MEN’S SHORTBOARD - ALL AGES
1. Dane Anderson, Carmel
2. Zach Newsom, La Mesa
3. Chase Vittitoe, Long Beach
4. Jose Velazquez Garcia, San Diego
5. Terry Gillard, Imperial Beach
6. Gibran Garcia, San Diego

OPEN WOMEN’S LONGBOARD - ALL AGES
1. Blythe Bejan, Long Beach
2. Michelle Bautista Layton, San Diego
3. Kelli Koller, Costa Mesa
4. Marissa Graham, Bonsall

OPEN WOMEN’S SHORTBOARD - ALL AGES
1. Mackenzie Kessler, San Anselmo
2. Dresden Rowlett, Carlsbad
3. Morgan Gore, Moraga
4. Chelsea Byland, San Clemente
5. Sheila Huber, Huntington Beach
6. Lisa Tuttle, Torrance

SENIOR MEN’S SHORTBOARD 40 - 49
1. Witt Rowlett, Carlsbad
2. Glen Tilly, Capistrano Beach
3. Daniel James Sprock, Diamond Bar
4. Troy Bertrand, Huntington Beach
5. Walt Pazanowski, Encinitas
6. Greg Reed, Laguna Niguel

SENIOR MEN’S LONGBOARD 30 & OLDER
1. Terry Gillard, Imperial Beach
2. Barry Bushman, Vista
3. Gabriel Fimbres, El Segundo
4. Kelly O’Connell, San Clemente
5. Mark Graham, Bonsall
6. Rick Carlisle, Capistrano Beach

SUPER GROM BOYS’ SHORTBOARD 11 & UNDER
1. Ryan Harris, Huntington Beach
2. Tai Stratton, Capistrano Beach
3. John Hooper, Pacific Palisades
4. Griffin Colapinto, San Clemente
5. Marco Colombatto, San Clemente
6. Brooks Bushman, Vista

SUPER GROM GIRLS’ LONGBOARD 12 & UNDER
1. Lauren Heinmeyer, Laguna Niguel
2. Avalon Johnson, Carlsbad
3. Rachael Tilly, Capistrano Beach
4. Anna Gillis, San Clemente
5. Becca Dunn, Capistrano Beach
6. Allyson Heinmeyer, Laguna Niguel

SUPER GROM GIRLS’ SHORTBOARD 12 & UNDER
1. Allyson Heinmeyer, Laguna Niguel
2. Anna Gillis, San Clemente
3. Lauren Heinmeyer, Laguna Niguel
4. Malia Ward, San Clemente
5. Rachael Tilly, Capistrano Beach
6. Avalon Johnson, Carlsbad

WOMEN’S LONGBOARD 18 & OLDER
1. Blythe Bejan, Long Beach
2. Kelli Koller, Costa Mesa

WOMEN’S SHORTBOARD 30 & OLDER
1. Mary Setterholm, Hermosa Beach
2. Dresden Rowlett, Carlsbad
3. Casper Elizaga, Venice
4. Joanne VanMeter, Carlsbad

About Western Surfing Association
The Western Surfing Association (WSA) is the oldest amateur surfing association in the world. The WSA, established in 1959, is a California non-profit corporation dedicated to promoting and preserving the sport of surfing through fun, family oriented surf competitions.

For more information on the WSA, please visit surfwsa.org WSA is the official West Coast member organization of Surfing America. WSA members can earn entry in the Surfing America US Championships and Team Trials.

www.SurfWSA.org

About Surfing America
Surfing America is the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States and is responsible for holding the official USA Championships and for selecting and fielding the USA Surf Team.

The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for Surfing, Bodyboarding, and Surfriding. WSA is a Member Organization of Surfing America serving West Coast athletes. www.SurfingAmerica.org

The 2007/2008 WSA Hobie Championship Tour Season is sponsored by: Hobie, Point Conception, Ocean Minded, SoCal Volvo Retailers, Sticky Bumps, Bull Frog Sunscreen, Betty Belts, Liquid Vision Industries, Arrowhead Water, Clif Bar, IZZE Beverage Company, Surfer Magazine, Surfing Magazine, SurfersVillage.com, SurfShot.com, Surfline.com and CaliforniaSurfingImages.com