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King Of The Groms 2010
June the fifth and sixth 2010, saw the return of the Quiksilver ‘King of the Groms’ competition on Fistral Beach in Newquay. The event is aimed at giving the youth of surfing the chance to get out there and compete to win a fantastic prize of an apprenticeship package that most will only ever dream about. The apprenticeship will include a wildcard to the world championship tour ‘Quiksilver Pro France 2010’ and the ‘Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast 2010 (Australia)’. This will also enable them to compete in trials for two of the Men’s events.
Over the 18 years the event has ran its been known as “The pro junior” and “The grommets trophy” but its currently known as The Quiksilver ‘King of the Groms’, and brings new talent and visitors to the event every year.
The fourteen year old from Bude, Jobe Harriss is crowned Quiksilver UK King of the Groms, after a close second place last year, Jobe put the extra work in and it paid off. Miles Lee Hargreaves was last years winner but was unable to retain the King of the Grom’ s crown, but came in a respectable 3rd place, and fellow team mate Luke Dillion coming in fourth after just returning from Portugal at the European Championships representing the UK.
Liam Murrey Strout grabbing a well earned first place in the under 12’s. Harry de Roth came in second after taking the U12’s Saltrock UKPST title recently at Croyde. Best up and coming from the boys was Oli Davies from Newquay for his ability in the tuff conditions.
Males Results
Under 12
1. Liam Murrey Strout (Port Isaac)
2. Harry de Roth (St Ives)
3. Alex Gibson (Ilfracombe)
4. Angus Scotney (Newquay)
Under 16’s
1.Jobe Harriss (Bude)
2.Harry Timson (Newquay)
3.Miles Lee Hargraves (Bournemouth)
4.Luke Dillon (Newquay)
Last years winner of the girls event ,Gabi Rowe was too old to defend her title this year, but fellow team members Lucy Campbell, Tasyy Swallow and Laura crane held it down for the Roxy team, with lucy in first Tassy second and Laura third. The best female up and coming surfer went to Peony Knight from Newquay, Impressing the judges with her skill on a surfboard.
Female results
Girls U16
1. Lucy Campbell (Woolacombe)
2. Tassy Swallow (St Ives)
3. Laura Crane (Croyde)
4. Jaide Lowe (Newquay)
