2009 Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure
25 June 2009
The Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure event returns to the Huntington Beach Pier for a two-day schralp session, June 28-29, immediately following the NSSA Nationals, June 23-27. The ASP Grade 4 event is the highest rated Men’s Pro Junior in North America on the 2009 schedule.“Nike 6.0 is honored to bring Pier Pressure back to Huntington, providing a great platform for the world’s top youth surfers to compete,” said Jason Kenworthy, Nike 6.0 Surf Mentor. “This generation is progressing surfing daily, and we are looking forward to seeing some more next level competition at this year’s Pier Pressure.”
As an ASP Grade 4, the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack's boasts more ratings points than any other Men’s Pro Junior in the nation this year and provides a crucial venue for North American surfers looking to qualify for the ASP World Junior
Championships. That combined with a wallet-fattening prize purse of $20,000, the event is sure to draw a who’s who of under 20-year-old talent from around the globe.
Last year's event drew a bevy of standout international talent including Julian Wilson (AUS) who won the title, as well as fellow Aussies, Stuart Kennedy and Chris Salisbury, who finished in second and third, respectively. Another solid Australian contingency looks to be returning again for 2009.
Hosted by industry icons Dave Stanfield, Peter Mel and Pat O’Connell a LIVE webcast at www.nike6pierpressure.com will feature a high-quality stream filmed with HD cameras, complete daily surfing action, blow-by-blow live scoring, on-air giveaways and drop-ins by special surprise guests.
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