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With
12 interstate competitors from Victoria and NSW competing in South Australia's
Rip Curl GromSearch, it was left to Brett Edwards and Alex Rix to stave off the
interstate invasion in the finals of the 16 and Under boys. Brett Edwards narrowly
pushed Jarvis Cininas (VIC) into second position in the last few minutes of a
tense final for judges and spectators. 
30
degree temperature and offshore winds with a clean 1 to 1.5 metre swell provided
fantastic conditions at Parson Beach for the 5th leg of this National junior surfing
series. This years Rip Curl GromSearch presented by Snickers
saw a strong field from South Australia and interstate enjoy the best full day
of surfing conditions thus far in the whole series. 
Local
Brett Edwards (Stonyfell) was a popular winner of the premier 16 & Under division
(16's) and earned himself a spot in the national final at Easter 2007. "I
am very happy to win the chance to compete against all the top juniors from the
other GromSearch events around the country". Winning
both the girls 16's and 14 & Under (14's) was the standout female surfer of
the day Georgia Fish (Flinders,VIC). Georgia surfed with flair and technique beyond
her years to win a place in the national finals. Fellow Victorian Tessa Galbraith,
(Torquay) came in second just in front of 3rd Brinkley Davies (Hope Forest) and
Gracie Byass (Kangaroo Is). "The day was fun and there were lots of waves",
said Georgia. "It was a great competition. It's my second time here in South
Australia and I definitely will be back next year." Khai
Adams (Victor Harbor) was a deserved winner in the Boy's Under 14's. He edged
out Connor O'Leary and Rory Jenkins both from Cronulla, NSW. He also scored the
highest wave of the event in one of his earlier rounds (10.0pts). Specialty
prizes were awarded by the judging panel for outstanding achievements to other
standouts throughout the event. Willis Hartigan (Aireys Inlet, (VIC) and Anna
Jenner (Kangaroo Is) who scored the highest heat score of any eliminated surfers
won a Rip Curl watch and backpack respectively. Waves Magazine
6 months subscription went to Brett Edwards and Brinkley Davies for consistently
surfing in the excellent category. The Carve Stix rising star
of the event award went to Max Longhurst (Pt Elliot) for his efforts in both the
16's & 14's divisions winning a skateboard. Grommets were
kept busy throughout the day with heaps of prize give aways and contests to keep
every body entertained including parents and spectators. Snickers
Wave of the Day went to talented Connor O'Leary (Cronulla, NSW) who narrowly finished
in 2nd place in the 14's final.
FINAL RESULTS
16 & under
boys final
1. Brett Edwards (Stoneyfell)
Jarvis Cininas (San Remo)
3.
Darcy Langan (Lorne)
4. Alex Rix (Middleton) 16 &
under girls final
1. Georgia Fish (Flinders)
2. Tessa Galbraith (Jan
Juc)
3. Brinkley Davies (Hope Forest)
4. Gracie Byass (Kangaroo Is)
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