The Jack’s of Fiji has partnered with the Fiji Surfing Association under the Rip Curl Brand ahead of the Rip Curl Micro Grommet Series 2016.
Fiji Surfing National Head Coach Ian Portingale says the aim of the event is to increase the interest of young people in regards to surfing and to further develop their talent.
Portingale says after the second round of the tournament the Fiji Surfing Association will announce a Fiji Development Squad and High Performance Squad.
He says that these two squads will receive more technical training, fitness components and support in the sport.
Portingale adds that the series is designed to offer a new experience for younger male and female surfers to get involved in the sport of surfing.
He adds that there are 55 confirmed participants with half of them being female
The Rip Curl Micro Grommet will begin at 8am this Saturday at Natadola with the competition times depending on tide and swell conditions while the second round will take place on the 5th of next month at Namotu Island Swimming Pools.
