Source: Costa Rica Surf Federation - www.surfingcr.net-
Jason Torres won in Tamarindo and postulates the national title
Jason Torres from Jaco won the second consecutive national competition, this time in Tamarindo, and strongly positioned himself at the top ranking, especially after his stronger competitors in this standing abandoned the race in the semifinals and quarter-finals.
His immediate follower, Carlos Muñoz, did accompany him in the Open finals. Previously positioned ninth and with a third place obtained in Tamarindo, he does not represent a major pressure to Torres at this time.
The grand final was run by the surfers Torres, Esterillos-born Muñoz, the local Federico Pilurzo and another Jaco athlete, Juan Carlos Naranjo. They ran one of the most difficult finals in the history of the National Circuit.
Final results were:
Open
- Jason Torres
- Federico Pilurzu
- Juan Carlos Naranjo
- Carlos Muñoz
Women
- Nataly Bernold
- Lisbeth Vindas
- Liz Block
- Ana Herrera
Junior (Under 18)
- Anderson Tascón
- Roberto D’mico
- José Calderón
- Ramón Taliani
Junior Women
- Nataly Bernold
- Avalon Esterak
- Maia Velarde
- Marcela García
Boys (Under 16)
- Noe Mar McGonagle
- Jordan Hernández
- Carlos Muñoz
- Tomas King
Grommets (Under 14)
- Josué Rodríguez
- Manuel Mesén
- Noe Mar McGonagle
- Leonardo Calvo
Mini Grommets (Under 12)
- Leonardo Calvo
- Gabriel Muñoz
- Sean Forester
- Carlos Brown
Mini Grommets Girls
- Arisha Grioti
- Leilani McGonagle
- Paula Rodríguez
- Marta Fillingim
Masters (older than 35)
- Cassio Carvalho
- Marcelo Matos
- Mauro Sergio Oliveira
- Creig Schieber
Grand Masters (40+)
- Cassio Carvalho
- Craig Schieber
- Carlos Velarde
- Mario Rodríguez
Longboard
- Cedric Auffret
- Anthony Flores
- Adolfo Gómez
- Alexander Jimenez
Beginners
- Francesco Dagapiti
- Itai Hagage
- Carlos Guido
- Carlos Mejía
Bodyboard
- Johan Matarrita
- Reymar Ramirez
- Richard Marín
- Reiner Montenegro
Bodyboard Women
- Jimena Calvo
- Jennifer Torres
- Michelle Rodríguez
- Verónica Quirós
ISA Managing Director visits Costa Rica
International Surfing Association Managing Director, Stephanie Keith, visited Costa Rica on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 of January in preparation of the 2009 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games.
She met with the governing body of the Surf Federation, and the directors of the Costa Rica Tourism Board (ICT, for its Spanish acronym), and members of the Jaco Municipality and Chamber of Commerce.
First stage of the Metropolitan Tour coming up
The first phase of the Metropolitan Surfing Circuit will kick off on Saturday, January 24 in the waves of Jaco. The tour was created for all those surfers that live in areas with no coasts, such as the capital San José, Cartago, Alajuela and Heredia.
This initiative of the Federation aims to encourage surfing throughout the country, so all Costa Ricans can improve their surfing performance and integrate themselves in the national competitive activities.
Surf Federation and local surfers will capacitate the press (technically) for the World Games
In a great initiative by the Federation, two eight-hour training days for the national press, so they learn the ABCs of surfing competitions.
These courses are being carried out due to the occurrence of the 2009 Billabong ISA World Surfing Games in August. The Federation seeks for all the press to understand the details that take place during a surfing event.
About International Surfing Association
The International Surfing Association (ISA) is recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the World Governing Authority for surfing, bodyboarding and surfriding. It was originally founded as the International Surfing Federation in 1964 and has been running world championships since 1964 and the Junior World Championships since 1980.
ISA membership includes the surfing National Governing Bodies (NGBs) of over 50 countries on six continents. Its headquarters are located in San Diego, California. It is presided by Fernando Aguerre, first elected in 1994 in Rio, and re-elected six times since. The ISA's four Vice Presidents are Alan Atkins (Australia), Robin de Kock (South Africa), Mike Gerard (USA) and Karin Sierralta (Peru).
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