1. D Stander
2. J England
3. S De Lange
4. J Du Toit

Under 20 Women

1. Open Slot
2. Open Slot

Open Men

1. A Johns
2. M Trollip
3. M Mersham
4. V Weyer
5. M Greef
6. J Loubser
7. Open Slot
8. Open Slot

1. S Banwell

(Open slots can be filled by ZSA registered members for 2012)

ZSA open committee would like the team to stay together, to promote team building, while a team van will be sponsored by Midbay VW to transport to the various event locations as this year is a mobile event. Event sites include, long beach, kommetjie, kalk bay & misty cliffs amongst others. Accommodation is priced @ R350 per night, per individual excluding any foods. R600.00 will be supplied for fuel by ZSA, with the rest being split between all team members. (We have made arrangements for women and men to share separate rooms) 

We are in negotiations regarding Team Jackets and will revert back to the team by the 10th of May. We expect a small charge for team badges, but will let everyone know. ZSA open committee hold the right for selection and approval of open slots, however do require any surfers wanting to compete as a ZSA member to be a fully registered and paid up for 2012. If you know of potential candidate, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it – 083 675 9622

Micus Greef: Team Manager and Malcolm Mersham: Team Coach

Additional information. All surfers need to complete indemnity and confirm there selection by May 10th. Forms for indemnity http://www.surfingsouthafrica.co.za/GenericIndemnityForm.pdf

Yours faithfully
M Mersham
ZSA Chairman

Alkantstrand played host to an awesome weekend of surfing action with the third Freedom Surf Contest being held on Saturday and the final ZSA trials taking place on Sunday. The surf was contestable on both days of competition and although it was a bit on the small side on Sunday the clean surf and occasional barrel off the pier more than made up for it. Besides the contest, there was also a lot of fun had testing out demo boards from Channel Islands and no doubt there were some stiff, sunburnt but happy bodies at work on Monday.

The trials are run annually to determine the various teams that will represent the Northern KZN region at the South African Open Champs in May, Masters in July and Juniors in September. It is encouraging to see the growth of the sport in the area especially in the area of development and we look forward to some good results from our teams. The full teams will be announced as soon as they are finalised.

The ZSA committee would like to thank all involved in the running of the trials, the judges, Freedom Surf for the use of their judging tower and to competitors for some excellent form throughout the trials. Full team names are available at www.zulusurfriders.co.za

Results of Trial 3

The 2nd ZSA trial event took place on Sunday 18 March in fun, 2-3 foot surf at Alkantstrand, Richards Bay. This was the 2nd of three contests to determine teams for SA Champs in all age divisions.

The riders made the most of the offshore conditions surfing rights and lefts with the best surf shifting from the pier down towards pipe and back again throughout the day. This resulted in an extra large contest area when mixed with free surfers made it hard to spot the contestants at times. Well done to the judges for keeping track of the riders and thanks to Freedom Surf for the new bright contest rashes.

Local Open Men rider Vaughn Weyer managed to get one back on last trials winner Alan Johns with a few big turns and a backhand aerial attack. The over 50 heat with Fred, Grant and Bushy was an exciting one to watch with each of them trading high scoring waves in a period of pumping surf. Calla Esterhuysen and Mason Harrison also had quite a battle in their heat. Clint Dreyer was in top form easily winning his Over 40 heat. The only division to go from semis into finals was the over 35s where some new faces at trial 2 has made for an interesting points challenge going into the 3rd trial on 22 April.

Results