Roxy Jam – Feminine World Championship Tour (WCT)

Girls now have their own WCT event in France. The 4th round of the feminine WCT will take place in Anglet, France, from May 23 to 30, along with the Roxy Jam.

During that waiting period, the top 17 best pro female surfers from the Tour will fight for the Roxy Pro France 2004 title on the spot of La Madrague, Anglet. A mobile structure is also designed in order to move the competition site on another spot if needed.

After Layne Beachley’s 6th title in a row last season, 2004 could very well see the new generation come to power! Chelsea Georgeson, Sofia Mulanovich or Keala Kennelly are ready to take over and set their own style and talent.
European Hope Champion Caroline Sarran will be the only French girl of the event thanks to a wildcard giving her the 18th and last spot for the Roxy Pro France 2004.

The Roxy Pro Jam 2004 is directed by Lisa Andersen, a big name in feminine surfing, icon of the sport and always so feminine. The 4-time world champion will be in charge of directing this round of the feminine WCT. Her challenge is to select the best timing during the waiting period of 8 days assigned by the ASP for this event in order to get the best waves.

Layne Beachley: World Champion 2003
6 titles as World Champion make her the most crowned female surfer in history. Her last title enabled the Australian to equal Kelly Slater, also 6-time world champion on the WCT. The new generation sometimes gave her a hard time in 2003, but Queen Layne once again used wisely her experience to eventually take the victory. Thirty-years-old Layne is now starting this new season with the hope to get a 7th title that would make her reach the pantheon of world surfing.

Chelsea Georgeson
Hardly 20 and already #4, Chelsea Georgeson’s rise in the WCT is dazzling. Voted “Rookie of the Year” by the ASP in 2002, Chelsea is now ranking among the bests of the WCT.
She is one of the main candidates for the title this season and she wouldn’t mind taking over her fellow countrywoman Layne Beachley at the top. Coached by Lisa Andersen herself at the beginning, Chelsea started surfing at age 13, in the turquoise waters of Avalon, Australia (NSW). Highly motivated and putting a lot of efforts in her carrier as a pro surfer, Chelsea’s future is very promising.

Sofia Mulanovich
The sparkling Peruvian, hardly 21, is a real threat for the favorites of the WCT. Sofia has just been voted “Grommet of the Year” by the ASP. This prize rewards the determination as well as the inner qualities of the young South American woman.

Samantha Cornish
Originating from Crescent Head, Australia, 2003 was Sam Cornish’s best season ever on the WCT, with a 5th place thanks to a beautiful victory at the Billabong Pro Maui.

Megan Abubo
The gorgeous Hawaiian managed to stay on the WCT despite a so-so 2003 season. Raised on the shores of Waikiki, surfing came to her very naturally. It soon became a passion for her, but also a means to overcome a rather difficult childhood. Megan is an active member of the International Women’s Surfing Movement, working for the acknowledgement of women in sports in general, and surfing in particular.

Caroline Sarran
The young European Hope champion got the only wildcard of the Roxy Jam and will compete among the very best female surfers on her homespot of Anglet. Even though she started on the neighbouring spot of Cavaliers, her knowledge of La Madrague beach where the WCT event is taking place should bring her enough confidence to stand against the Australians, Hawaiians and other such competitors from the Tour. Rising star of the European surfing scene and representative for the new French generation, Caroline keeps on progressing through her experiences in the European circuit and, of course, with other champions in the Roxy Team – like in the recent Roxy Road Trip in Australia, where she was next to Chelsea Georgeson, Sam Cornish, etc.
Lisa Andersen - Event Director
Lisa Andersen is one of the most charismatic characters in feminine surfing. A pioneer and an outstanding champion in surfing, she left her mark in the sport thanks to her talent and personnality. She impersonates success in sports, as well as personal accomplishment and femininity. With 4 World titles (94, 95, 96 and 97), she now takes a new orientation by directing events. After directing the Roxy Pro Fidji and France in 2003, she takes again this year the delicate and crucial role of director for the Roxy Jam.

Roxy Learn to Surf Now
The idea is simple but great: offering both the experience and the talent of pro surfer girls to beginners who can freely come and discover surfing. In a word, it is girls teaching girls, giving them little tricks and hints as well as specific advice.
It starts with a presentation of the coaches of the day, a teaching of the basics in surfing and safety, and then groups are made according to levels… After putting on the wetsuit, the warmup takes place and then, the first steps in the water. The boards used for the lessons are specific to the initiation. Thanks to Roxy Girls’ wise advice, the beginners will have a unique first experience with water as well as great memories of the best female surfers they met then…
To join in, you have to:
-be a girl
-register at: www.roxy.com
-provide a swimming certificate

The outstanding success of those surfing lessons taking place in a very relaxed and simple way since last year, and managed by champions along with trained instructors, have encouraged Roxy to do it again this year on several shores of France and Europe during a specific Tour.
With the best female surfers in the world gathered in Anglet from May 23 to 30, the Roxy Learn to Surf Now Tour is a great opportunity for a first approach of surfing.

Program:
Wednesday 26:
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Kids’ Session of the Roxy Learn to Surf Now
Saturday 29:
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Adults’ Session of the Roxy Learn to Surf Now

Great Teachers

Veronika Kay
The good-looking Californian grew up near San Diego and took her first wave at age 13. The following year, Veronika took intensive lessons in surfing before and after school. She was heading towards a carrier as amateur surfer when Quiksilver offered her to represent its feminine range Roxy. Her natural gift for surfing along with her spirit and look make her the perfect incarnation of the Roxy Girl as well as the main embassador of the brand.

Missy Gibson
Pretty Missy has been part of the Quiksilver and Roxy surfing family ever since she was 13. Athletic young woman, she also practiced swimming and water-polo at a good level before going into surfing and modeling only for Roxy right before her 20th birthday.

Other Roxy girls ?

Teenie Wahine Contest

They are between 8 and 16 and all share the same passion for surfing. Teenie Wahines are little girls or young women who have had their own event on the Basque Coast for several years already.
Roxy presents this attractive event where young surfers are amazingly at ease in the water. The most skilled already display their own style along with an outstanding technical experience.
Even though they act a bit like their elders, the little sirens still have a mind of their own and their own personal approach of surfing which is a game above all for them. However, just like with the “pros”, the teenies’s sharp competitve spirit give out some great confrontations. Alize Arnaud, [other names], will go in the water under the friendly and expert watch of their prestigious elders.
We can bet those wannabe champions will do their best in front of this choice audience.

Program for the Teenie Wahine Contest:
Friday 21:
Starting at 9:30 a.m. – Surfers’ meeting
Starting at 12:30 p.m. – Beginning of the series

Saturday 22:
Starting at 12:00 p.m. – Finals
Starting at 4:00 p.m. – Rewards Ceremony
Followed by the opening ceremony for the Roxy Jam 2004.

How to register?

Shortboard Expression Session

Aside from the demanding and exhausting series of the Tour, the WCT champions will take part along with Roxy Team surfers in the very spectacular Evian Expressions Sessions. Looking to pull it off with the most radical manoeuvre, the competitors are going to try their best to please the judges.
This event usually reveals to the public unknown talents surfers can’t always display under the pressure of the competition. The expression Session is the opportunity for them to share their talent and fancy.

Longboard Expression Session

The longboard is a symbol in itself of the spirit and origins of surfing. This long and heavy board becomes amazingly easy to handle and graceful in the water. Women give the longboard a new and aesthetic dimension sublimated by surfers such as Kassia Meador. For the past 3 years, the beautiful Kassia and her devastating smile has been gathering titles and video makings. She will be Roxy’s longboard charming embassador in Anglet.

Pirogue show

In Tahiti or Hawaii, the pirogue is tightly linked to surfing. First used as a means of transport, island people can also surf waves at amazing speeds with the elegant boat.
Dave Kalama, one of the most prestigious watermen and surfers in Hawaii will be at the Roxy Jam to organize pirogue shows.

“Keep a Breast” by Modart

During the Roxy Jam and for the first time in France, Modart introduces “Keep a Breast”.
Modart principle is to offer a unique means of expression to a large set of local and international artists evolving around surfing or skating. It celebrates beauty and youth through art in order to raise awareness for a major cause: fighting breast cancer.
Modart is a means to raise funds, but it is also an active celebration where hundreds can take part on the Roxy Jam site and during the creative process.
All women, surfers, volunteers and models here for the Roxy Jam will have their bust casted in plastic. This cast will then be used as a medium for French and international artists - painters, designers or photographers, all linked to the world of boardriding and its lifestyle.
Those artists are going to customize the busts and will then expose them during the Roxy Jam, from May 21 to 30.
Beyond its artistical dimension, “Keep a Breast” is a program aimed at raising awareness about breast cancer, a disease affectin young women more and more. It’s a new perspective for the fight against breast cancer and a way to raise awareness while celebrating feminity in its splendor.

Art auction
The casts will be auctionned during a fund raising evening on the site of the exhibit with a musical show and special guests.
The funds raised will be given to associations activly involved in fighting the disease. The guests of the evening will have the opportunity to buy a unique and outstanding piece of art while helping a good cause!
Along with the “Keep a Breast” exhibit, Modart will also set on the Roxy Jam site an independent “creative space” for beginner and skilled painters, acording to a pre-established schedule.
This “White House” will be made of large blank canvas where artists as well as surfers – and also children on Wednesday morning - can express themselves

“Girls Only” Music

A selection of very feminine bands and DJs will also take part in the Roxy Jam 2004.
Among them, don’t miss the following:

DJ Chloé
Chloé is one influential DJ woman on the French musical scene. She has recently taken part in the very famous and trendy Alcazar mix.

Frica
Frica is a spellbinding singer with jazzy rythms. She comes from Bilbao.

Jon Kennedy

Roxy Jam Schedule

Friday 21 May
12:00 p.m. Start of the Teenie Wahine Contest at La Madrague

Saturday 22 May
4:00 p.m. Finals and Reward Ceremony for the Teenie Wahine Contest
6:00 p.m. Opening Ceremony for the Roxy Pro at La Madrague

Sunday 23 May
Roxy Pro Beginning of the waiting period for the WCT
9:00 a.m. Site opening
11:30 a.m. “Keep a Breast” opening
4:00 p.m. Modart preview
5:00 p.m. DJ Chloé

Monday 24 May
9:00 a.m. Site opening
10:30 a.m. “White House” opening
2:00 p.m. Roxy Learn to Surf Now – Press only (women)
4:00 p.m. Evian Expression Session
5:00 p.m. DJ Chloé
Evening party at the Mojito

Tuesday 25 May
9:00 a.m. Site opening
12:30 p.m. “White House”
5:00 p.m. Evian Expression Session
7:00 p.m. Roxy Fashion Show

Wednesday 26 May
9:00 a.m. Site opening
10:00 a.m. Roxy Learn to Surf Now – Kids’ session
10:30 a.m. “White House”: kids and artists
4:00 p.m. Evian Expression Session
5:00 p.m. Kids’ snack at the beach
6:00 p.m. Concert: Frica Band

Thursday 27 May
9:00 a.m. Site opening
11:30 a.m. Longboard Classic
1:00 p.m. “White House”
3:00 p.m. Concert: Jon Kennedy
4:00 p.m. Evian Expression Session
5:30 p.m. Lounge in La Madrague beach

Friday 28 May
9:00 a.m. Site opening
4:00 p.m. Longboard Expression Session
6:30 p.m. Roxy Beach Party
7:00 p.m. Concert: Jon Kennedy live

Saturday 29 May
9:00 a.m. Site opening
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Roxy Learn to Surf Now
4:00 p.m. Evian Expression Session
5:30 p.m. “Keep a Breast” auction sale
8:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony

Sunday 30 May
End of the waiting period for the WCT.