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Quiksilver Announces Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 in Phuket from September 22-26

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  Open Division Finalists L to R: 4th place Ekkarat Sriden(Thai), 3rd place Jakkapan Thongnak(Thai), Open Division winner Jamie Smith(Thai), Quiksilver's Jake Paterson, and runner up Yudi Andika (Indonesia)

  

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  Jamie Smith, winner of Quiksilver Island Crown Open Division

  

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  Crowded Kata Beach during 2009 Quiksilver Island Crown event

  

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  Kata Beach, Phuket-Thailand

  

Phuket -Thailand: Quiksilver Thailand in conjunction with Surfing Thailand is pleased to announce that the second annual Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 will be held at Kata Beach in Phuket from September 22 – 26, 2010.
 
Surfers from all over South East Asia are expected to compete in this event that will have three divisions of competition (Men’s Open, Women’s Open, and Longboard) offering a total prize purse of over $7,500 USD (240,000 THB).  The Men’s Open winner will receive 50,000 THB, the Women’s Open winner 30,000 THB, and the Longboard winner 30,000 THB.  First to fourth places in each division will receive cash, trophies and prize packs from Quiksilver and other sponsors.
 
Last year over 100 surfers from Thailand, Australia, Japan, France, South Africa, Indonesia, Hawaii, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore competed in the two day Island Crown event, and this year promises to be bigger and better with a myriad of events and activities held over the 5-day period that will entice and entertain both surfers and non-surfers alike.
 
Along with the professionally run international surfing competition, spectators and participants will be treated to concerts, parties, cultural shows, awareness presentations, surf instruction clinics, and a whole lot of fun on the beach.
 
Endorsed and supported by both government and public sector organizations, the Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 will provide local Thai surfers the opportunity to gain valuable experience competing at an international level, getting them familiar with the rules and regulations of ISA sanctioned events and opening the door to competing in ISA competitions held throughout South Asia and the world.
 
The International Surfing Association recently recognized Surfing Thailand as the governing body for surfing in Thailand.
 
The Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition takes place during what is typically called the “Low Season”, though surfers have long termed this period the “Surf Season”, and the event brings to light yet another activity which both locals and visitors can enjoy during the Southwest Monsoon, helping to further endorse Phuket as a year-round holiday destination.
 
The Quiksilver Thailand Surf Competition 2010 is sponsored/supported by Quiksilver Thailand, Surfing Thailand, the Tourism Authority of Thailand, Nok Air, Ibis Hotel, Jim Beam, Singha Light Beer, 95.5 Virgin Hitz Radio, MTV, Action Asia Magazine, SurfTime Magazine, Lines Magazine, Thailand Surfrider Magazine and the Asian Surfing Championships.
 
Schedule
 
Dates: September 22 – 26.
 
Divisions: Men’s Open Shortboard Division and Women’s Open Shortboard Division and Long Board’s Open Division
 
Day 1 (September 22)
-       Opening Ceremony
-       Environmental Awareness Presentation
-       Surf Contest
-       Local Cultural Show
 
Day 2 (September 23)
-       DJ Music and Beach Activities
-       Musical Presentation
-       Surf Contest
 
Day 3 (September 24)
-       DJ Music and Beach Activities
-       Musical Presentation
-       Surf Contest
 
Day 4 (September 25)
-       DJ Music and Beach Activities
-       Surf Clinic for Tourists and Visitors
-       Surf Contest
 
Day 5 (September 26)
-       Surf Clinic for Thai Singers, Movie Stars, and Other Celebrities
-       Surf Contest Final
-       Surfing Demonstration by Quiksilver Surf Team
-       Awards Ceremony
-       Party and Concert by Live Bands
 
 
Prize Money Breakdown
 
Men’s Open Shortboard Division
1st Place:  50,000 THB Cash, Surfboard, Trophy,  Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: 30,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: 20,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: 10,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
 
Women’s Open Shortboard Division
1st Place:  30,000 THB Cash, Trophy,  Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: 20,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: 10,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: 5,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
 
Longboard Open Division
1st Place:  30,000 THB Cash, Trophy,  Prize Package by Quiksilver and Sponsors
2nd Place: 20,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
3rd Place: 10,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver
4th Place: 5,000 THB Cash, Trophy, Prize Package by Quiksilver


Attached Photos from 2009 Quiksilver Island Crown at Kata Beach:  Tim Hain