Surf competition: JESUS PRO AM (Australia)

The Jesus Pro Am is a professional/amateur surf competition run by Christian Surfers Australia.


The 2010 Jesus Pro Am Series, presented by Network Communications and Coastalwatch, will kick off on the Gold Coast for the first time in it's 26 year history.

www.JESUSPROAM.com.au

Jesus Pro Am has become a favoured surfing event on the calendar for many of Australia’s best surfers.


Our aim is to provide a professional ran competition, which blesses the surfers, spectators & builds into the local surfing community.

Open Mens & Womens Divisions

With a total prize pool of $4000 and $1000 cash for first place in both the opens mens and womens up for grabs, plus series points (series winner will walk away with a surf holiday at Samoa), this popular contest is sure to fill up fast with only limited places in both opens and cadets divisions.

CADETS 16 & Under Boys And 16 & Under Girls Divisions

With a total prize pool of $4000 and $500 cash for first place in both the 16 & under boys and 16 & under girls up for grabs, plus series points, this popular contest is sure to fill up fast with only limited places in both opens and cadets divisions. To enter the 16 & under boys and girls divisions, competitor must have been born in 1994 or later.

*Also, 3 Cadets will be chosen by MISFIT surfboards to be given a chance to score a board sponsorship deal. 3 Cadets will be asked to come to the Cronulla event to be involved in an expression session with 1 Cadet walking away with a board sponsorship deal from MISFIT surfboards.

To keep up to date with all the latest news, heat draws, running schedule, live streaming and live scoring for the Gold Coast JPA and the overall JPA series be sure to regularly check www.jesusproam.com.au

This popular series is the flagship event on the Christian Surfers Australia (CSA) calendar with volunteers coming from all over the country to ensure that the vibe on the beach is second to none.

In honour of Jesus who taught us to "love one another", and in partnership with local churches, CSA crew aim to make sure every spectator and competitor has a memorable experience and is buffed out with free hospitality (fair trade coffee & home made goodies) all weekend.

JESUS PRO AM 2010:
Website: www.jesusproam.com.au



-Gold Coast: (QLD) : 5-6 June
-Coffs Harbour: (NSW) : 7-8 August
-Cronulla: (NSW) : 9-10 October


Be there!!


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QUIKSILVER In Memory of EDDIE AIKAU

Tournament in Memory of Eddie Aikau

The tournament in memory of Eddie Aikau captures the heart of one of the true legends of the surf and recounts the story of his life and death in a way that can not easily forget.

Begins with a traditional Hawaiian ceremony, which opens the period of two months of waiting for a swell that makes rolling waves of 20 feet at Waimea Bay.




In Aikau's honor, the surfwear company Quiksilver sponsors the The Eddie — the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational in Memory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay. The idea of the Quiksilver Big Wave Invitational was created by Bruce Raymond and Bob McKnight.

Since its inception (Eddie Aikau's brother Clyde Aikau won the first Eddie in 1985), the tournament has only been held seven times, due to a precondition that open-ocean swells reach a minimum of 20 feet (this translates to a wave face height of over 30 feet).

The most recent tournament was in December 2004, when waves in the bay reached 30 to 50 feet (15 m) high.

The contest only invites 24 big-wave riders to participate in two rounds of competition. The event does not allow the use of jet skis to tow surfers into the waves.




In 1978, the Polynesian Voyaging Society was seeking volunteers for a 30-day, 2,500-mile (4,000 km) journey to follow the ancient route of the Polynesian migration between the Hawaiian and Tahitian island chains. At 31 years of age, Eddie Aikau joined the voyage as a crew member.

The Hokule'a left the Hawaiian islands on March 16, 1978. The double-hulled voyaging canoe developed a leak in one of the hulls and later capsized about twelve miles (19 km) south of the island of Molokai.

In an attempt to get help, Eddie Aikau made a decision that costed his life, Eddie Aikau paddled toward Lanai on his surfboard. Although the rest of the crew was later rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard, Eddie Aikau was never seen again.

Eddie Aikau , he gave his own life while trying to save the lives of their friends.

This is Awesome !!! Eddie Aikau and the sacrifice, he made.

He understood what being a true friend, give your life for the good of others.



It is no surprise when they retell the story of Eddie Aikau and our hearts are touched with respect.

There is a story in the pages of the Bible, about Jesus, who gave his life for everyone, even by those who do not know.

In Romans 5: 6-8 is written:

*6-You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless, Christ died for the ungodly.

*7-Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous man, though for a good man someone might possibly dare to die.

*8-But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."

"Eddie Would Go" , is written on the stickers and shirts.

But in the bible you will read that "JESUS WENT."

he went all the way up to the Cross for you.




•Christian Surfers International
Website: http://www.christiansurfers.net





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Christian Surfers Australia: JESUS PRO-AM - Manly

JESUS PRO-AM: Manly 2-3 May - 2009 - Hi-Lights

Jodene Watling , comments about the surf competition called JESUS PRO-AM.

The Jesus Pro-Am is a surf competition run by Christian Surfers Australia;

presented by the Bible Society NSW and Coastalwatch.

The comp is a 3-part series (Manly, Coffs Harbour & Wollongong)

Manly: famous for ferry rides, the Corso, a buffet of international multiculturalism & the place to go for a gentle canter down the Esplanade, swiftly followed by an ice-cream.

In May 2009, the 3-part "JESUS PRO-AM" series kicked off at the uber metro Manly, drawing people from far (OTB - over the Bridge) & wide (a plethera of interstaters) to feast on a smorgasbord of surfing action, join in the community vibe & partake some of the infamous hospitality.

CHECK IT OUT!

Next stop: Wollongong, NSW - 21-22 November 2009

SEE YOU THERE!

•JESUS PRO-AM in Coffs Harbour 2009 - Hi-Lights
http://www.christiansurfers.org.au/Jesusproam

•Christian Surfers Australia
Website: http://www.christiansurfers.com.au

•Bible Society New South Wales
Website: http://www.biblesocietynsw.com.au

•Coastal Watch
Website: http://www.coastalwatch.com

•Manly-Manado
website: http://manly-manado.org.au

•Jesus All About Life
website: http://www.jesusallaboutlife.com.au


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Christian Surfers Australia: JESUS PRO-AM - Coffs Harbour 2009

JESUS PRO-AM: Coffs Harbour 15-16 Aug - 2009 Hi-Lights

Jodene Watling , comments about the surf competition called Jesus Pro-AM.

The Jesus Pro-Am is a surf competition run by Christian Surfers Australia;

presented by the Bible Society NSW and Coastalwatch.

The comp is a 3-part series (Manly, Coffs Harbour & Wollongong) that saw the Coffs Harbour leg run at Diggers Beach in 3-4ft surf.

There was spectacular surfing ahoy, fantastic weather & a grooving community vibe.

CHECK IT OUT!

Next stop: Wollongong, NSW - 21-22 November 2009

SEE YOU THERE!

•JESUS PRO-AM in Coffs Harbour 2009 - Hi-Lights
http://www.christiansurfers.org.au/Jesusproam

•Christian Surfers Australia
Website: http://www.christiansurfers.com.au

•Bible Society New South Wales
Website: http://www.biblesocietynsw.com.au

•Coastal Watch
Website: http://www.coastalwatch.com

•Manly-Manado
website: http://manly-manado.org.au

•Jesus All About Life
website: http://www.jesusallaboutlife.com.au


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JESUS PRO-AM SERIES 2009

In 2009, the largest Christian surfing competition in Australia is heading into its 25th year. Jesus Pro-Am NSW series 09 will consist of 3 competitions throughout NSW:

Manly - 2nd-3rd May
Coffs Harbour - 15th-16th August
Wollongong - 21st -22nd November

Getting involved:
- Prayer partners - If you would like to receive monthly prayer updates, please email us
jesusproam(at)christiansurfers.org.au
- Competitors - rego forms will be uploaded soon, keep checking.
- Volunteer - there are numerous ways you can be a part, either individually, as a group or as a church, contact us if you would like to find out more.

You can compete (Junior girls & Open women’s division) or get involved as a volunteer, it’s a AWESOME WEEKEND!!


Jesus Pro Am Series LIVE stream, Watch Live TV or Broadcast Live On Your Website, Free or Pro, Live Streaming Video, Video Chat Rooms, Internet TV, Free Live TV

website: http://www.mogulus.com/jesuspro

For more info get online at http://www.jesusproam.com or
email Series Co-ordinator al@christiansurfers.org.au




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