Matt Banting : photo Michael Tyrpenou
Cambo's Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage
Port Macquarie NSW Australia
31 October 2009
Cambo’s Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage ready for lift-off
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 27 October, 2009 : - -
Maroubra, NSW -- Professional surfer Michael Campbell is putting a spin
on the traditional surfing contest with his Ocean & Earth Teenage
Rampage coming to Port Macquarie this weekend. Cambo’s Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage provides an
innovative and fresh approach to the traditional junior surfing
competition in an effort to unearth the new wave of Australian surfing
talent. Campbell, who is currently ranked 19th on the ASP World Tour,
is excited to get amongst the local kids. “It’s such a great initiative
from Ocean & Earth to bring together the kids,” said the Port
Macquarie native. “I can’t wait to see them get out there and tear the place
apart – they inspire me to surf so much better.” Seeing the best
surfers under 16 years from the far north, north and mid north regions,
living between Hawks Nest and South Ballina, the talent on show will be
of the highest order. Unlike other surfing competitions, Cambo’s Ocean & Earth
Teenage Rampage will allow competitors (16 years and under) to surf
three heats each without elimination instead of the traditional
cutthroat format. “Surfing is about fun and this format definitely
encourages the kids to focus on having fun with their surfing as
opposed to just results,” Campbell added. Headlining the massive talent pool will be local standout Matt
Banting (Port Macquarie, NSW) who will doing battle in the blue ribbon
under 16 years division, whilst Jack Germain (Port Macquarie, NSW) will
be looking to continue his dominance of the 13 years. Whilst future superstar’s Ellie-Jean Coffey (Crescent Head,
NSW) and Emily Clapoudis (Port Macquarie, NSW) will be the one’s to
watch in the under 16 girls division. Unlike the run of the mill
surfing competition, each surfer’s two highest scoring rides from each
heat will be added together, along with bonus points awarded according
to the position the competitor finishes in each heat. The six best-placed surfers in the each division will progress
to their division final. The event, which is the one of six Ocean &
Earth Teenage Rampage events being staged throughout the year, will act
as a qualifying event to the Ocean & Earth International Teenage
Rampage to be held at Cronulla in December. There will also be a host of beach activities and challenges
with great prizes being handed out. For more information be sure to log
onto surfingnsw.com.au. Cambo’s Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage is
proudly supported by Ocean and Earth, Vodafone and Surfing NSW. 2009 Ocean & Earth Teenage Rampage Schedule:
Regional Qualifier #1
31 January - 1 February, Broulee
Regional Qualifier #2
4-5 April, Cronulla
Regional Qualifier #3
19-20 September, Gold Coast
Regional Qualifier #4
24-25 October, Newcastle
Regional Qualifier #5
31 Oct - 1 November, Port Macquarie
Regional Qualifier #6
14-15 November, Jan Juc Victoria
Ocean & Earth International Teenage Rampage
12-13 December, Cronulla
About Ocean & Earth: Ocean & Earth has been at the
pinnacle of the Australian and international surfing industry for over
25 years. Based in Sussex Inlet on the NSW south coast, Ocean Earth has
become a recognisable leader in both surf and snow accessories and
apparel in over 20 countries worldwide. Through its five year global expansion plan, Ocean & Earth
plans to further accelerate its growth both in the domestic and
international markets. Ocean & Earth is one of the few remaining
independent surf and snow brands to survive in a market now dominated
by public companies. | 
