Natal Champs Junior 2011

KZNCSA hosted the Natal Junior Champs at New Pier on Saturday and Sunday 17th& 18th September respectively.

KZNCSA fielded an A and B team to compete against SKZN and an Independent team with few members representing Zululand. The event was held in tricky conditions on day one due to a strong onshore wind with 3ft-5ft waves making it a multiple line up at New Pier. However day two greeted us with favourable weather and a gentle onshore which improved the conditions all day. With over 90 competitors competing in this event this was a perfect warm up opportunity for the region prior to the South African Junior Champs which will be held at New Pier in a fortnight.

The event was held with a true spirit of comradely amongst all competitors and spectators alike. Competitors gave there all to lift Natal titles for 2011. "I think this is an important opportunity to provide a platform for surfers who are on the fringe of representing their respective regions at SA Champs and a key motivator for all our kids coming through our development program. This platform enables our region to access these kids in a competitive environment and nurture the prospective talent. The evidence of our development in the region is starting to show and the results speak for themselves". Said Brendan Callaghan president of the KZNCSA region.

So who stood out and made and made the lasting impressions of the contest? Well it was the two younger divisions who walked off with the spoils. Chanelle Botha(SKZN) U 15 won the award for outstanding girl surfer and R500.00 in her pocket. Not to be outdone was none other than Koby Oberholzer (KZNCSA A) in U 13 division respectively.The other stand out and Mr consistent was none other than Wade Simkiss however we felt Koby lifted the honours for R500.00.

Natal Champions for 2011 were Cana Foster (KZNCSA A) U13 girls, Koby Oberholzer(KZNCSA A) U13 boys,  Chanelle Botha (SKZN)U15 Girls, Dylan Gouws(SKZN) U15 boys, Caryn Mc Nicol(KZNCSA A) U17 girls,  Wade Simkiss (KZNCSA B) U17 Boys.
 
Results:
U13 Girls
4. Snthlandla Makhubu(Ind)  3. Gaby Lalivaux(KZNCSA B)  2. Sophie Bell(KZNCSA A)  1. Cana Foster(KZNCSA A)
 
U13 Boys
4. Keegan Wallace(KZNCSA)  3. Nthambo Msibi (Ind)  2. Bevan Willis (KZNCSA)  1. Koby Oberholzer (KZNCSA)
 
U15 Girls
4. Michaela Venter (KZNCSA)  3. Jade Mets(KZNCSA)  2. Courtney Ellish (SKZN)  1. Chanelle Botha(SKZN)
 
U15 Boys
4. Devon Whitehead(KZNCSA)  3. JJ Harris(KZNCSA)  2. Shane Sykes(KZNCSA)  1. Dylan Gous(SKZN)
 
U17 Girls
4. Jordyn van Hotte(SKZN)  3. Jade Story(KZNCSA)  2. Demi Mason(SKZN)  1. Caryn Mc Nicol(KZNCSA)
 
U17 Boys
4. Nicky Japha(SKZN)  3. Davey Gous(SKZN)  2. Mikey Venter(KZNCSA)  1. Wade Simkiss(KZNCSA)