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TOP SEEDS SET SIGHTS ON ASP GRADE-4 NIKE 6.0 PIER PRESSURE PRESENTED BY JACK’S
Huntington Beach, CA, June 22, 2009 – The fourth stop on the Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) North America Pro Junior Series, the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack’s, will be the most critical event for North American juniors towards qualification for the ASP World Junior Championships due to its ASP Grade-4 status. The highly anticipated event will hit South Huntington Beach Pier, June 28-29, 2009.
With all surfers on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series looking to compile their best four results this year in an attempt to finish within the top three in order to earn an ASP World Junior Championships berth, the additional points on offer at this year’s only ASP Grade-4 event will play a crucial role in all surfer’s overall rating for 2009.
Andrew Doheny (Newport Beach, CA), 16, was the only American finalist in last year’s Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure, and is currently sitting atop the ASP North America Pro Junior Series ratings after three events. The stylish regular-footer hopes to capitalize on the additional points on offer at the upcoming contest in order to extend his ratings lead over the field, but knows he is up against a barrage of tough competition.
“Last year I was in disbelief to make the final with those guys,” Doheny said. “It was fun to surf against one of my favorite surfers, Julian Wilson. It’s gnarly with all the
international guys doing the contest, but guys like Dillon Perillo, Conner Coffin and Nat Young are just as good as the international boys to me.”
Doheny finished third overall on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series last year and his appearance in the Final at the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure was an imperative result in helping him achieve an ASP World Junior Championships berth.
“This contest is really important for me because it’s a Grade-4 and it’s the one contest you want to do well in to make it to World’s,” Doheny said. “I really like Huntington Beach as well. It’s like my second home break, so, it’s going to be fun.”
Nat Young (Santa Cruz, CA), 18, who is currently rated third on the regional series, claimed a victory at the Arnette Pro Junior last month and is looking to carry his momentum to the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure. The explosive goofy-footer is a constant threat to his competition, and hopes a consecutive solid result will place him in good standing on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series.
“I’m super stoked to have won a contest this year,” Young said. “It was my first win so far this year so hopefully I can get on a little roll. I would like to back up my result at the Arnette with another solid result. I think whoever does well in this contest between the top five guys will take the lead, so I’m hoping to do my best and see where that puts me.”
Dillon Perillo (Malibu, CA), 19, was the early season regional ASP Junior ratings leader, but due to unfortunate circumstances, was unable to enter the Arnette Pro Junior, falling to sixth overall. The Malibu local is looking to gain some important ground at the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure to regain his ratings lead over the entourage of talent that make up the ASP North America Pro Junior Series.
The Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure will run from June 28-29, 2009 at South Huntington Beach Pier and will begin at 8 a.m. local time. A LIVE webcast hosted by industry icons Dave Stanfield, Peter Mel and Pat O’Connell 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.
The Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure presented by Jack’s appreciates support from sponsors Nike 6.0, Jack’s Surfboards, Hurley, Red Bull, Surfer Magazine, Surfing Magazine and WaveWatch.com.
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