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2018 VISSLA CENTRAL COAST PRO PRES. BY SLIMES TO LIGHT UP AVOCA TOMORROW.

06/03/2018
 
 

2018 VISSLA CENTRAL COAST PRO PRES. BY SLIMES TO LIGHT UP AVOCA TOMORROW.
 
ABOVE: Former Central Coast Pro runner-up and local Central Coast resident Shane Holmes (Shelly Beach) will be looking to post another solid result on the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series when the Vissla Central Coast Pro pres. by Slimes Boardstore kicks off. 
MANDATORY IMAGE CREDITS: Ethan Smith / Surfing NSW
 
KEY POINTS
  • Vissla Central Coast Pro pres. by Slimes Boardstore to kick off at Avoca tomorrow. 
  • Over 200 male and female surfers will compete in the event, which will see over 18 different countries represented in both divisions.
  • DOWNLOAD HIGH RES IMAGES HERE 
 
SYDNEY (Tuesday, March 6, 2018): The Vissla Central Coast Pro pres. by Slimes Boardstore will form the final event on the Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series, when the competition hits Avoca tomorrow.
 
The elite five-day World Surf League (WSL) Qualifying Series (QS) 1,000 rated competition will take place from 7 –11 March 2018.
 
Over 150 male and female surfers will compete in the event, which will see over 15 different countries represented in both divisions.
 
Member for Terrigal Adam Crouch said the event was a firm favourite on the Central Coast’s summer sports calendar.
 
“The Central Coast Pro showcases our stunning region to hundreds of surfers and fans from around the world, and I’m delighted to welcome them back to the coast for a third consecutive year,” Mr Crouch said.
 
“As part of the NSW Pro Surf Series, this event provides a significant boost to local businesses and accommodation providers and I’m looking forward to seeing Avoca Beach packed with competitors and spectators in March.”
 
Previous event champions include CT surfer and local Adrian Buchan, former World Championship Tour surfer Justine Dupont (France) and former US Open of Surfing champion Hiroto Ohhara (Japan).
 
Local Central Coast event entrants include Lennox Chell (Avoca), Caleb Tancred (Avoca), Shane Holmes (Shelly Beach), Troy and Jamie Skillin (Norah Head), Kirra-Belle Olsson (Avoca) and Molly Picklum (Shelly Beach).
 
Event dates and locations:
Event One: Carve Pro
Location: Maroubra Beach
Date: January 18th – 21st, 2018
 
Event Two: Mothernest Tweed Coast Pro
Location: Cabarita Beach
Date: January 31st – February 4th, 2018
 
Event Three: Vissla Great Lakes Pro pres. by D'Blanc
Location: Boomerang Beach
Date: February 7th – 11th, 2018
 
Event Four: Vissla Central Coast Pro pres. by Slimes Boardstore
Location: Avoca Beach
Date: March 7th – 11th, 2018
 
The Vissla NSW Pro Surf Series was developed for Australian and international surfers to gain ranking points and prize money on the WSL Qualifying Series. The Series also creates a NSW coastal road trip for all to explore the variety of waves, visit local communities and enjoy NSW surfing culture.
 
The 2018 NSW Pro Surf Series will be proudly supported by the NSW Government through its tourism and major events agency, Destination NSW. The series will also be proudly supported by Vissla, Randwick City Council, Central Coast Council, Destination Tweed, Mid Coast Council and Tourism, NBN, Toyota, Coastalwatch, World Surf League and Surfing NSW.

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