KIWIS TO FIGHT FOR SHOT AT US$100,000 AS VQS GRAND CHAMPIONSHIPS HIT
RAGLAN
By
Ben Kennings –
www.surfingnz.co.nz
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The cream of New Zealand’s surfing talent will descend on the country’s
finest wave at Manu Bay, Raglan on April 22nd in a bid to win Volcom’s
VQS Grand Championships and a earn a shot at US $100,000!
What started off as a series of free events in Wellington, Gisborne and
Raglan, now climaxes as the finalists from each contest travel to the
famous left point in what promises to be a four-division battle royale.
The eventual winners of both the Open and Junior Divisions will be flown
to Newport Beach California to represent New Zealand at the VQS World
Championships which carries a similar prize purse to the World Tour
Events surfed by Kelly Slater and Andy Irons.
“It’s a massive opportunity,” says Volcom Events Co-ordinator Ryan
Cowell. “These guys started out surfing in a free comp and now they’re
just a couple of heats away from representing their country on an
international playing field and bagging more money than the world’s top
pro surfers would at an elite tour event. The stakes are huge but the
vibe of the day still stays true to what the VQS is famous for – an
entertaining festival that’s fun for the whole family.”
The VQS Championships will also feature a girl’s and a grommets division
with major prizes up for grabs plus the usual activities, giveaways and
good times for all.
“Surf contests these days are big business,” says Cowell. “Kids are
under pressure, parents are under pressure and the fun has really been
sucked out of surfing heats. It’s Volcom’s aim to just go nuts, put on a
day everyone can enjoy but still have the big rewards. That’s the
essence of the VQS.”
Volcom’s VQS Grand Championships will be held at Manu Bay Raglan on
Sunday April 22nd.
For event information contact Ryan Cowell:
cowboy@volcom.com.au
For media information contact Vaughan Blakey:
vaughan@volcom.com.au
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