Surfing Australia News Winter 2017 | Page 35

SLIDESHOW PLAYING Six States were represented at the titles across Under 14, 16 and 18 age groups in both boys and girls divisions at the event that is considered the benchmark of junior surfing in the country. The School Sport Australia divisions were again a part of the event in 2016. The 2016 Surf Dive Nā€™ Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles determined the selection of all positions on the Australian Junior Surf Team for the 2017 ISA World Junior Surfing Championship. With past winners including World Champions Steph Gilmore, Chelsea Hedges, Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Mark Richards, Tom Carroll and Damian Hardman, a win in this event is a legitimate stepping stone to world stage glory. The 2016 Surf Dive ā€™N Ski Australian Junior Surfing Titles was proudly supported by naming rights sponsor Surf Dive ā€˜n Ski, School Sport Australia, Bass Coast Shire Council, Victorian Government, Nikon, Subway, Hydralyte Sports, Surfing Australia, Surfing Victoria and the Australian Institute of Sport. INSETS ā€“ CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Under 18 Boys; Zahli Kelly; Under 18 Girls; Under 16 Boys; Under 14 Girls; Under 14 Boys. surfingaustralia.com | 033