University of Plymouth dominance Continues
 

Source: British Surfing Association - http://www.britsurf.co.uk

Plymouth University's dominance of the British Universities Sport Association –BUSA- championships was continued today with its 6th team victory in 7years. And with 3 of the 4 men finalists being from Plymouth, it was one of their most resounding victories ever.

The contest was staged at Fistral Beach, in Newquay, from Friday to Sunday -1/4 March-and attracted around 450 British University students from as far away as Aberdeen and Ulster. Phil Attwell, chairman of the British Universities Students Association, that organizes the event, explained why they are willing to travel so far: “For many it is their only chance to take part in a competitive event. Some students only start surfing when they join their university team in October and they then spend the next six months focusing on taking part in this contest.”

The conditions over the weekend varied from perfect 6-8 ft surf on the first day, to some tough onshore waves on day two. On the day of the finals the surf was 3-4 ft, a little ragged due to the wind, but totally contestable.

There was success for University College Falmouth, which entered a team for the first time this year. Their women’s team was awarded third place and contender, Emma Vardy, was thrilled to have a place on the winner’s podium.

She said: “We worked really hard in some tough conditions and considering we are the local team it is great to walk away with a medal.”

Swansea Institute had plenty to celebrate, boasting the women's inividual winner as well as 3rd and 2nd placings in the Men's and Womens Team competitions respectively

Final Results of the 2007 BUSA Championships

Men's Individual:
1st - Ludovic Henry (Plymouth A)
2nd - Luke Parkhouse (Plymouth A)
3rd - Matt Le Maitre (Plymouth A)
4th - Luke Haverman (Aberdeen)

Men’s team:
1st - Plymouth A
2nd - Aberdeen
3rd - Swansea Institute

Women's Individual:
1st - Jo Dennison (Swansea Institute)
2nd - Shauna Ward (Ulster)
3rd - Bethan Cara-Price (Swansea)
4th - Sarah Street (Cambridge)

Women’s team:
1st - University of the West of England
2nd - Swansea University
3rd - University College Falmouth

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