Tahiti goes to Ecuador with full team

The Tahitian Surfing Federation has announced the team that will represent the Polynesian country in the seventh edition of the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, to be held in Salinas, Ecuador from March 28 until April 5.

The Tahitian Team will have as representatives:

Under 18 Boys
Charles Teiki
Jocelyn Poulou
Haunui Amueran
David Ariimoana

Under 16 Boys
Vehiatua Prunier
Kevin Bourez
Mihimana Braye
Turo Ariitu

Under 18 Girls
Karelle Popke
Hereiti Manuel
Raio Keauni
Mauarii Maro

Coach
Michel Demont

Team Manager
Steven Pierson

Tahiti has competed in every edition of the Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championship, always placing in the top ten. Their best result came in Durban 2003 and at home, in Papenoo 2004, when they reached the 7th position.

About the International Surfing Association (ISA)
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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