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Simon Farrer wins the Phillip Island Classic In 2008.
By winning this event it also makes Simon the 2008 Australian Kneeboard Champion...Congratulations to Simon and every one who competed this year..
A complete story with pictures will be on site as soon as possible.

Simon Farrer,1st - Gavin Coleman, 2nd - Chayne Simpson, 3rd,- Albert Munoz, 4th...


Yeeha!! Im back on line.
Hi all.
Well I finally fixed this dam computer and have just about all the programmes I need to get this site updated...What a pain in the arse it's been, sourcing out what I needed..anyaway that's all over thankfully.
I still haven't had the time to do a report on the Phillip Island contest, but I have managed to process some of my pictures from the weekend, here is a small slide show of those images.
Jimmy Brown has sent me a disc with more images, I will be processing them this week, so check back for more images from the contest.

There was some great surfing and some of the shore break action was the highlight for everyone watching....enjoy Slide show here


Glen called into my place on his way up the coast coming home from the PI Contest....here's a shot of him at small Aussie Pipe.


Waka October pointscore slide show here.
The Waka's had their October pointscore down the south coast at Sussex Inlet, and to everone's delight they had waves....for most it was unexpected as Nth of the bay it was flat and had been that way for over a week....while down here we have had some great swell,,,all the swell has been South of the Bay and completely missing the Gong area...A full report may soon be on site if we can get a Waka to send one in...

All pictures on the isite this month were taken by Waka Williams at the Waka pointscore...thanks Adam...someones on the ball at least!!!


Drift Team rider, 16 year old Shane Whitehouse came down from Port McQuarrie for a week on the south coast and he and his dad Peter
had a surf at Aussie Pipe as well.....a couple more below.


WORLD TITLES ENTRY UPDATE 31st October 2008
have negotiated and secured accommodation for Australian Team members and their families.

KSA has paid the deposit to secure 11 SINGLE BEDS, 4 DOUBLE BEDS and ONE ENSUITE ROOM WITH DBLE BED with the Club Hotel situated in the main street of Opunake and not far from all the major social events. Accommodation was filling fast due to the Easter break so I secured what rooms were available.

I have received a few confirmations from those eligible to represent Australia. I will be sending out instructions and details to kneeboard club officials and contacts around the country soon via snail mail. We need to confirm flight and transport ASAP so start considering the Air NZ proposal stated below. KSA will also be paying for a 12 seater bus for the Aussie reps and their families if it is required.

Also, the NZ World Titles will be ISA sanctioned and recognised. I am currently negotiating with Surfing Australia regarding support and official recognition for those competing. Big news soon!

I have obtained Women's fleece lined jackets for our Australian Reps which will be embroidered soon. As promised during the year, each Australian rep will receive a free t-shirt with Australian crest, KSA & world titles logo. Plus we will have for sale, mens & women pull-over's and perhaps shorts. Watch this space for photo's soon. Many thanks to Ken Stapleton and Scott Feeney for their efforts.

Thanks also to all the kneelo's from the western states of Oz who have been contacting me. KSA will be announcing supportive measures to ensure our sport continues expanding and including kneelo's from W.A & S.A. Stay tuned.

More updates to come soon .

John Clingan
President

Update Update Update World Titles Airfare
UPDATE ON WORLD TITLES OCT 08

I have obtained a deal with Air New Zealand for the Kneeboard Surf Australia team travel.

SYD - AUCKLAND - SYD
Depart SYD Thur 9 Apr 3.30pm. Arrive AKL 8.30pm
Depart AKL Mon 20 Apr 5.30pm. Arrive SYD 7pm

Total Adult $610 return. Incl taxes
Total Child $460 return. Incl taxes

NOTE>>>>>If we wish to go to Hamilton Airport, the connecting flight from Auckland cannot guarantee carrying our boards as the aircraft is a 20 seater and priority will be given to normal luggage.

I have obtained a great deal with our boards. Air New Zealand will NOT charge us for boards/luggage totalling up to 30 kg each passenger. This means, if your board/s and bag/s total weight is under 30kg, there is NO charge.

However, anything over the 30kg per person will be charged 1kg = $10.00 each kg
* ANY single PIECE WHICH WEIGHS IN EXCESS OF 32KG WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AS PASSENGER BAGGAGE - PASSENGER WILL HAVE TO REPACK TO GET THE ITEM BELOW 32KG, OR SEND SEPARATELY AS CARGO. This is very doubtful any board or bag would be over 30kg. However, if you are considering taking a quiver of 5 boards, with double padded re-enforced aluminium covers, you may have a problem.

Don’t pack kids/grommets into board bags. They do make great padding for your boards but you will be charged extra to clean up the mess.

If you are considering travelling on a 'budget' type airline, CHECK THE FEE'S & CHARGES OF TAKING YOUR BOARDS. Many cheaper style airlines will charge a considerable amount to take a board. Your cheap airfare may be more expensive than you think.

I will need to confirm numbers and names to Air NZ by the Philip IS contest, which I am attending.

Let me know as soon as you can if you are DEFINITELY going and want to travel as part of the Australian Team. ( AIR NZ will give us a special welcome on board during the flight) And lastly…..ensure your Surfing Australia membership is up to date. I am sending the list to them so we receive official recognition and support. More to come on that later….

Thank you to all those who have contacted me of their travel plans. It’s a big help and very appreciated.

More news on entries and numbers soon.

John Clingan President



Latest World Title update
Hello kneelo bretheren,

I have been in constant contact with New Zealands Murray Weir regarding our upcoming World Titles trip next April.

You may have had difficulty gaining access to the site, however, as at 3pm EST, Thursday 4th Sept th eNew Zealand World Titles website was back up and running.

NEWS<<<<<<
KSA has booked a 12 seater bus with roof racks and trailer from Auckland Airport. This is available FREE to all Australian team members & partners/family. The funds come from KSA contest supporters and entrants who purchase raffle tickets and merchandise throughout the year.

Depending on numbers., KSA may book an additional bus.

I have looked at travel dates for the Australian Team and supporters:
Departing Syd Thursday 9th April 2009,
Depart Auckland return to Australia Monday 20th April 2009.

I have not yet confirmed details as I am awaiting feedback from airlines. More news as it comes to hand.

I have also made a tentaive booking at the Club Hotel in Opunake township. Prices start at $45 (NZ) per person per night. Spaces are limited. There are bunk beds, single share & double.

I will require definite numbers of attendees by end OCT 2008Note: I have been receiving many enquiries regarding entering World Titles. If you are an Australian , you MUST have entered at least 2 KSA/Surfing Australia events in 2008. This applies to EVERYONE. I know I have repeated this often, however, I wish to assure people not to travel to New Zealand only to be denied entry if you do not satisfy qualification rules. This includes current financial membership of your states Surfing Australia. NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have entered a State or Regional Surfing Australia event in 2008, then you only require one more event to qualify, such as entering a KSA contest such as Bendalong 08, Coffs 08 or Phillip Is 08.

There is still time to qualify
If you have missed out on entering all the events so far , the ONLY way to qualify and enter the World Titles from Australia is to enter the upcoming Phillip Is 08 contest AND the Bendalong 2009 contest now happening in March 09. This was negotiated with our major sponsor and provides a last pportunity to qualify.

So……
1. Get your Surfing Australia membership up to date. See their website for forms & details.
2. Ensure you have entered the 2 contests as required.

That’s it…there is no requirement to place above a certain ranking or achieve certain points to represent your country as a professional surfer in 2009.

More details soon on flights and team clothing.
John Clingan.



KSA Caps
John just let me know the KSA Caps have been selling great and he's ordering another batch, so if you want one get your money in and John will send you off one in the post. He wanted me to thank everyone for their support.



They are for sale at $25 AU posted anywhere in the world.
Dont forget to include your return address with your order. Bank cheque or Money order only.

KSA has caps for sale @ $25 AUS including postage. Send a MONEY ORDER or bank cheque ( no personal cheques) to:
Kneeboard Surf Australia
P O Box 171
Sans Souci
NSW
Australia 2219.

Latest World Title update
Hello kneelo bretheren,
I have been in constant contact with New Zealands Murray Weir regarding our upcoming World Titles trip next April.

You may have had difficulty gaining access to the site, however, as at 3pm EST, Thursday 4th Sept th eNew Zealand World Titles website was back up and running.

NEWS<<<<<<
KSA has booked a 12 seater bus with roof racks and trailer from Auckland Airport. This is available FREE to all Australian team members & partners/family. The funds come from KSA contest supporters and entrants who purchase raffle tickets and merchandise throughout the year.

Depending on numbers., KSA may book an additional bus.

I have looked at travel dates for the Australian Team and supporters:
Departing Syd Thursday 9th April 2009,
Depart Auckland return to Australia Monday 20th April 2009
I have not yet confirmed details as I am awaiting feedback from airlines. More news as it comes to hand.

I have also made a tentaive booking at the Club Hotel in Opunake township. Prices start at $45 (NZ) per person per night. Spaces are limited. There are bunk beds, single share & double.

I will require definite numbers of attendees by end OCT 2008

Note: I have been receiving many enquiries regarding entering World Titles. If you are an Australian , you MUST have eneteed at least 2 KSA/Surfing Australia events in 2008. This applies to EVERYONE. I know I have repeated this often, however, I wish to assure people not to travel to New Zealand only to be denied entry if you do not satisfy qualification rules. This includes current financial membership of your states Surfing Australia. NO EXCEPTIONS.

If you have entered a State or Regional Surfing Australia event in 2008, then you only require one more event to qualify, such as entering a KSA contest such as Bendalong 08, Coffs 08 or Phillip Is 08. If you have missed out on entering all the events so far , the ONLY way to qualify and enter the WorlTitles from Australia is to enter the upcoming Phillip Is 08 contest AND the Bendalong 2009 contest now happening in March 09. This was negotiated with our major sponsor and provides a last opportunity to qualify.

So……
1. Get your Surfing Australia membership up to date. See their website for forms & details.
2. Ensure you have entered the 2 contests as required.

That’s it…there is no requirement to place above a certain ranking or achieve certain points to represent your country as a professional surfer in 2009.

More details soon on flights and team clothing.
John Clingan
President.


Coffs Harbour Classic Kneeboard Contest
Dave Parkes blitzed the highly rated opposition to win the Coffs Harbour Kneeboard Classic 2008. in a Final described as being "big, wild and trying conditions".

Full report here - including results in all divisions and slide shows


Club Teams Challenge. Report here - Slide show
Thanks to Adam "Waka" Williams and SeaBreeze Photography for the great photo's.

Kneeboard World Titles New Zeland 2009
The boys have updated the site with more information, contact the organisers if something is unclear or you need more information.
http://www.kneeboardsurfingworldtitles.com



Kneeboard Surfing International
2 Fredbert Street
Leichardt NSW 2450
Australia

18 April 2008

Re: 2009 World Kneeboard Championships – Opunake, New Zealand

Dear Members;

The 2009 World Kneeboard Championships will be conducted at Opunake on New Zealand’s North Island from Saturday 11th April 2009 to Saturday 18th April 2009.

All details for the event are located on www.kneeboardsurfingworldtitles.com/ . The website will be constantly updated with information as we progressowards the event.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me or the contest organisers.

Yours Faithfully;

Ken Stapleton
President
Kneeboard Surfing International.



Phillip Island Entry download here...if you have any probs let me know...( PDF Format )


Below is the link to the web site Murray and the boys in NZ have put together with the current information about the upcoming World Titles being held in NZ in 2009.
All questions should be directed to the contact numbers provided on the site.



http://www.kneeboardsurfingworldtitles.com

Results for the Bendalong Pro Classic here.
Sorry I forgot to do the link. it should work now.



SURFING AUSTRALIA MEMBERSHIP FORM
http://www.surfingaustralia.com/docs/3441.pdf

Surfing Videos
Wrecky Dogs
1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 6 - 7


Supporters Quick Links
Dave Parkes Kneeboards - parkesaustralia.com
Neil Luke Kneeboards - www.islandsurfboards.com.au
Drift surfing site - http://www.drift2540.com

KSA CONTACTS
John Clingan. President . jclingan@tpg.com.au 0419425150
Wayne Jennings. Secretary. Mob: 0407554460

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