MR PRICE PRO 2010 - Ballito

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7/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Sunday, July 18 2010 saw the Billabong Pro Jbay finishing in fine style, as records were broken. South African Jordy Smith blitzed the final, taking down on-form surfer and Tour rookie, Australia’s Adam Melling.

Jordy Smith Wins Mr Price Pro Ballito

2/10/2010 12:00:00 AM

Saturday July 10, 2010 – Twenty- two-year old Jordy Smith (Dbn) etched his name into the history books today, becoming the third ever South African winner of the Mr Price Pro Ballito, simultaneously moving into the No. 1 position on the ASP One World Rankings.

Smith Into Semifinals At The Mr Price Pro Ballito

7/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Friday July 9, 2010 – World No. 2 Jordy Smith (Dbn) booked his ticket into the semi finals of the 5 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito today, defeating 2006 Pro Surf Tour Champion Warwick Wright (Dbn), before the competition was called off due to deteriorating conditions caused by the North Easterly wind.

Ballito Delivers For South Africa’S Best

7/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Wednesday July 8, 2010 - Big names dropped as conditions turned on at Surfers Beach in Ballito this morning, the flawless two-meter surf producing some benchmark scores as well as unlikely eliminations from the 5 Star Mr Price Pro today.

Expression Session To See Surfers Go Ballistic

7/8/2010 12:00:00 AM

Thursday July 8, 2010- The Island Tribe Expression Session is a great addition to the 5 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito, giving surfers even more to compete for at this year’s R1 Million event.

Knox And Smith Take Charge At Mr Price Pro Ballito

7/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

Wednesday July 7, 2010 - A powerful south west swell brought on by the arrival of the highly anticipated cold front, brought with it plenty for surfers to contend with at the 5 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito today.

Surfers Get To Work In Ballito

7/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Tuesday July 6, 2010 - Despite a delayed start to competition at the 5 Star ASP Mr Price Pro Ballito that got underway at 12H00 today, competitors punctuated the surf with excellent rides making it worth the wait for spectators who flocked to Surfers Beach, to watch South Africa’s best in action.

Three Heats Completed At The Mr Price Pro Ballito

7/5/2010 12:00:00 AM

Monday July 5, 2010 - Spectators at Ballito’s Surfers Beach were given a small taste of this year’s competition with just three heats of surfing completed at the 5 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito today.

De Vries And Baum Clean Up Mr Price Pro Ballito

7/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

Sunday July 4, 2010 - Beyrick De Vries (Umhlanga) ran away with the biggest title in South African Pro Junior Surfing, claiming the 6A Surfing South Africa Mr Price Pro Ballito by defeating Chad Du Toit (Dbn) today.

Well Done To Sarah Baum And Beyrick De Vries!

7/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

Beyrick De Vries and Sarah Baum have won the Mr Price Pro Ballito!! More soon...

Junior Boys And Womens Champs To Be Crowned

7/4/2010 12:00:00 AM

Sunday July 4, 2010 – Light offshores and a one-meter swell are on offer at Surfers Beach this morning that will see the final day of competition underway at the 6A Surfing South Africa Mr Price Pro Ballito.

Semifinalists Decided In Ballito

7/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Saturday July 3, 2010 – Beyrick De Vries (Umhl) kept his foot flat on the performance pedal obliterating his quarterfinal heat to best his best mate Jacob Mellish (Swes), advancing into the semifinals on day 2 of the Mr Price Pro Ballito.

Updated Results - Saturday July 3, 2010

7/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Pro Boys Round of 16 Heat 1: Davey Brand (Kom) 12.00; Jacob Mellish (Swes) 8.75; Daniel De Souza (Dbn) 5.85 ; Kyle Yoko (Ballito) 5.35 Heat 2: Beyrick De Vries (Umhl) 11.55; Haydn MacNicol (Scott) 9.90; Jean Du Plessis (El) 8.05; Steven Sawyer (JBay) 6.40 Heat 3: David Van Zyl (Dbn ) 11.85; Chad Du Toit (Dbn) 10.50; Brendon Gibbens (Kom) 9.65; Michael February (Kom) 3.25 Heat 4: Dale Staples (Cstfr) 12.75; Matt Bromley (Kom) 9.00; Shawn Dennis (Dbn) 8.60; Vaughan Weyer (Rbay) 5.15

Semifinalists Will Be Decided Today

7/3/2010 12:00:00 AM

Saturday July 3, 2010 – Spectators are in for an action- packed day of the best Pro Junior and Women’s surfing in the country, as the 6A Mr Price Pro Ballito surges into the second day of competition at Surfers Beach today

De Vries Flies High On Opening Day Of Mr Price Pro

7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM

July 2, 2010 – 2010 ISA World Junior finalist Beyrick De Vries (Umhlanga) top-scored on the opening day of the 6A Surfing South Africa Mr Price Pro Junior in Ballito, posting a near perfect 9.50 (out of ten) for a radical aerial reverse maneuver.

Mr Price Pro Junior Boys Round Of 40 Results

7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM

Heat 1: Michael Venter (Dbn) 10.25; Damien Stander (Dbn) 5.45; Benjamin de Castro (ANG) 3.45; Fika Ngubane (Dbn) 2.65

Mr Price Pro Ballito Underway At 09H30

7/2/2010 12:00:00 AM

Solid 1.5 meter waves are on offer at Surfers Beach in Ballito, KwaDukuza this morning, promising an action packed day of Pro Junior and Pro Women’s competition at the 6A Surfing South Africa Mr Price Pro Ballito.

More For Sports Fans At The Mr Price Pro Ballito

6/30/2010 12:00:00 AM

As support for international sport reaches fever pitch this month, South African fans will have even more to cheer about as South Africa’s finest surfers do battle at the R1 Million Mr Price Pro Ballito.

World No. 2 Jordy Smith To Compete In Ballito

6/29/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Mr Price Pro Ballito will be a special event for current ASP World No. 2 Durbanite Jordy Smith. The 22-year-old world title contender will surf before a home crowd for the first time in 2010 at the 5 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito which gets underway from July 2-11.

Taylor Knox Returns To The Mr Price Pro Ballito

6/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

The Mr Price Pro has seen no shortage of stars from the international professional surfing circuit, attracting many of the sports most prolific athletes who return each year in the quest to capture one of the oldest crowns in professional surfing.

Surfer Girls To Contest For Innuagural Crown

6/21/2010 12:00:00 AM

Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal, Monday June 21, 2009- After massive surf and wild winds put the brakes on the 2009 women’s edition of the Mr Price Pro Ballito South Africa’s female surf stars are eager to return to Kwadukuza to contest the 6A rated Surfing South Africa Pro Surf Tour event.

Mr Price Pro Ballito Magazine Set To Launch

6/14/2010 12:00:00 AM

The inaugural edition of the glossy Mr Price Pro Ballito magazine will be launched in the lead-up this year’s July 1-11 event, providing readers with a tantalising appetizer to this renowned surf contest.

Catlike Thieves Earn Spot At Mr Price Pro Concert

6/7/2010 12:00:00 AM

It’s official – Durban band Catlike Thieves pocketed the coveted first place at the Mr Price Pro Ballito Playoffs at the eBandla Hotel in Ballito on Friday night, June 4!

Music Mania At Mr Price Pro Ballito Playoffs

5/26/2010 12:00:00 AM

In just a week’s time, finalists in the Mr Price Pro Ballito Playoffs proudly supported by East Coast Radio will take to the stage at the eBandla Hotel in Ballito – an event that not only promises to be one of the best parties in the KwaDukuza coastal town, but also the big night when the band that will feature in the Mr Price Pro Ballito Rock Night on Saturday, July 10 will be revealed.

Battle Of The Bands For Mr Price Pro Ballito

5/5/2010 12:00:00 AM

Grab the guitar, bring in the bass – the Mr Price Pro Ballito has declared a music war!

Pro Junior Attracts Tomorrow’S Stars To Ballito

4/28/2010 12:00:00 AM

The fabled lineups of ‘Surfers’ and ‘Salmon Bay’ will attract many of tomorrow’s stars to Ballito when the Mr Price Pro Junior touches down at the world class surfing destination in Kwadukuza from July 2-4.

Unhappy Landing For Guy Ahead Of Mr Price Pro

3/2/2010 12:00:00 AM

Former national surf team member and multiple Western Province Champion Stacey Guy recently suffered a fractured ankle, but should be back in action well in time for the Mr Price Pro Ballito.

"Bigfoot" Is Back For Mr Price Pro Ballito

2/22/2010 12:00:00 AM

Experienced ASP World Tour surfer Greg “Bigfoot” Emslie will be back at the Mr Price Pro this year and looking to leave a noticeable imprint on his sponsor’s celebrated event, which has made Ballito its new home.

Mr Price Pro Ballito Looks Forward To 2010

10/12/2009 12:00:00 AM

Monday October 12, 2009. The 2009 edition of the Mr Price Pro Ballito will be remembered for more than just the historical move to its new home in Kwadukuza. It will be remembered for the giant waves that were compared to that of Hawaii and the successful music concert that rocked Salt Rock to its foundations.

Tanner Gudauskas Crowned Mr Price Pro Champ

7/5/2009 12:00:00 AM

Sunday July 5, 2009 – Just hours after celebrating both his 21st birthday and American Independence Day (both on 4 July), Tanner Gudauskas (California, USA) celebrated the biggest victory of his professional surfing career, taking out the ASP WQS 6-Star Mr Price Pro Ballito, today.

A 2009 Champion Will Be Crowned Today

7/5/2009 12:00:00 AM

Sunday July 5, 2009 – Small, testing conditions greeted the eight remaining surfers in this year’s ASP WQS 6-Star Mr Price Pro Ballito this morning, that will see a 2009 champion crowned by 11H00 today.

Ross Into Wqs No1; 8 Surfers Advance Into Quarters

7/9/2009 12:00:00 AM

Saturday July 4, 2009- Former ASP World Tour campaigner Daniel Ross (Aus) has assumed the current ASP WQS ratings lead, after advancing into the quarterfinals of the ASP WQS 6-Star Mr Price Pro Ballito today.

Mens Round Of 16 Underway At Surfers Now

7/4/2009 12:00:00 AM

Saturday July 4, 2009 - Just sixteen men remain in this year's ASP WQS 6-Star Mr Price Pro Ballito which will literally halve by midday today with just eight surfers advancing into the Quarterfinals.

Three Saffas Advance Into Final 16 At Mr Price Pro

7/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

Friday July 3, 2009 – South Africa’s hopes of crowing a 2009 Mr Price Pro Ballito champion lie firmly in the hands of three talented KwaZulu- Natal South Coast surfers, all of whom advanced into the final 16 surfers during the R1.4 Million event this morning.

Event Will Start At 07H30

7/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

Friday July 3, 2009 - After a spectacular night of music at the Mr Price Pro Ballito Music Concerts at Salt Rock last night, the Men's action will get underway at 07H30 at Surfers this morning.

South Africans Bounce Back At Mr Price Pro Ballito

7/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

Thursday July 2, 2009 - South African hopefuls in this year’s 6 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito put Wednesday’s devastating 12-man loss behind them with six surfers advancing on day four of the R1.4 Million ASP World Qualifying Series event.

Event On Hold Until 14H00

7/2/2009 12:00:00 AM

Thursday July 2, 2009- The arrival of the onshore North Easterly has prompted organisers to put the Mr Price Pro Ballito on hold until 14H00. Eight heats of the Men's Round of 48 were completed in contestable 1 meter surf at Surfers this morning. Check back at 14H00 for the next update.

Strachan Earns Spot In Mr Price Pro Thanks To Ho

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Wednesday July 1, 2009 – Former South African Junior Champion Klee Strachan (Winkelspruit) was the lucky recipient of the Aloha spirit at the Mr Price Pro Ballito today, when Hawaiian surfing heavyweight Michael Ho, 51, (Oahu) gave up his spot in the main event for the local surfer.

Mens Round Of 96 On Now!

7/1/2009 12:00:00 AM

Wednesday July 1, 2009 - The Men's Round of 96 is underway at surfers at its still pumping out there!

Staples Scores A Perfect 10 At Mr Price Pro

6/30/2009 12:00:00 AM

Tuesday June 30, 2009 – Day two of the Men’s 6 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito revealed some of the most perfect surf witnessed on the ASP World Qualifying Series, as thunderous two and a half to three meter barrels roared the length of Willard’s Beach in Ballito this morning.

Its Pumping! Mens Action Kicks Off At 08H00

6/30/2009 12:00:00 AM

(Tuesday June 20, 2009) - Epic 8ft walls fanned by a fresh offshore are peeling the length of Willards beach in Ballito this morning that will see some amazing surfing underway at 08h00.

Action Packed Start To Mens Mr Price Pro Ballito

6/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

(Monday, June 29, 2009) – Thrilling rides, spectacular wipeouts, broken surfboards and nail-biting victories were the order of the day as the Men’s 6 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito got underway in a powerful two-meter swell, that lashed the Ballito coastline today.

Men’S Round Of 144

7/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

Heat 1: Lincoln Taylor (AUS) 8.53; Byron Lindsay (ZAF) 8.17 ; Craig Anderson (AUS) 7.17 ; Miguel Pupo (BRA) 6.14

Women’S Mr Price Pro Ballito Ends With 24 Surfers

6/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

(Monday, June 28, 2009) – The Women’s Mr Price Pro Ballito will not crown a 2009 champion for the first time in the event’s history, due to the adverse surf and weather conditions that wrecked havoc with the R243 000 5 Star ASP World Qualifying Series event at the weekend.

Women Underway At 07H00 Men Underway At 09H00

6/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

Monday June 28, 2009 - The last four heats of the Women's Round of 48 will be completed this morning which will spell the end of this year's Women's Mr Price Pro Ballito. The last remaining 24 surfers will split the prize money and ratings points equally, after bad weather and extreme surf delayed the start to this year's event which cannot be completed due to the number of surfers flying out of the country today. The Men's Round of 144 will kick into gear at approximately 09H00.

Bad Weather Stops Competition At Mr Price Pro

6/29/2009 12:00:00 AM

Sunday, June 28, 2009 - Adverse surf and weather conditions put a hold on the surfing action for yet a second day of competition at the 5 Star Women’s ASP World Qualifying Series Mr Price Pro Ballito, today.

Womens Action On Now

6/28/2009 12:00:00 AM

Sunday June 28, 2009 - Excellent 3 meter (6ft) surf is on offer at Tinley Manor where the 5 Star Mr Price Pro Ballito is currently underway. There will be no live scores or webcast due to the event's remote location as well as technical problem on the whole North Coast. We will update the news page with results after each round. Please be patient. We appologise for any inconvenience.

Women's Mr Price Pro On Now

6/28/2009 12:00:00 AM

(Sunday, June 28, 2009) – Conditions have eased overnight to reveal epic two meter (4-6ft) surf groomed by a fresh offshore breeze, that will see the women’s Mr Price Pro Ballito underway at 07h30 at Tinley Manor.

Dangerous Surf Keeps Girls On Beach In Ballito

6/27/2009 12:00:00 AM

Saturday June 27, 2009 - Female surfers breathed a collective sigh of relief from the safety of the shoreline at Tinley Manor, in KwaDukuza North of Ballito this morning, as organisers of the Mr Price Pro Ballito were forced to call the event off, due to hazardous surf conditions.

Event Called Off Due To Dangerous Surf

6/27/2009 12:00:00 AM

Organisers of the 5 Star ASP World Qualifying Series Mr Price Pro have decided to call the event off for the day due to extreme and dangerous surf conditions. The surfers will meet in the car park at 06h30 tomorrow morning for a possible 07h00 start.

Girls To Kick-Start R1.4 Million Mr Price Pro

6/26/2009 12:00:00 AM

A select crop of the world’s leading female surfers have gathered on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast for the start to this year’s 5 Star ASP World Qualifying Series Mr Price Pro Ballito.

Girls Prepare For Massive Swells At Mr Price Pro

6/24/2009 12:00:00 AM

Ballito, KwaZulu-Natal- Female surfers competing in the upcoming 5 Star ASP Women’s Mr Price Pro Ballito are dusting off their big wave ‘guns’ as they prepare for the massive surf, forecast to slam the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast at the weekend.

Mr Price Pro Ballito Beach Festival Set To Rock

6/24/2009 12:00:00 AM

Not only will this year’s Mr Price Pro have a new home in Ballito but it will also have a new look and feel as the KwaDukuza Municipality stages an full-scale beach festival to complement this year’s exciting surfing action.

Nationality, Age And Culture United By Surf

6/17/2009 12:00:00 AM

With a record number of entries for this year’s R1.4 Million Mr Price Pro Ballito, surfers from around the world will unite to reveal a melting pot of nationality, age and culture during one exhilarating week of world-class surfing from June 26 – July 5, 2009.

Mr Price Pro Ballito Goes Live For Ten Days

6/10/2009 12:00:00 AM

While over 200 of some of the best international surfers in the world show what they’re made of during this year’s Mr Price Pro Ballito, you will be able to catch all the thrilling action via live webcast on www.mrpricepro.com.

Record Entry For Women's Mr Price Pro Ballito

6/5/2009 12:00:00 AM

In just under four weeks a select crop of professional surfing’s brightest female stars will touch down on the KwaZulu-Natal North Coast to compete in the largest and only international women’s surfing event on the African continent, the Mr Price Pro Ballito

Gary Van Wieringen

5/21/2009 12:00:00 AM

You had an exceptional year on the PST in 2008, where do you find the motivation to keep competing after so many years? I have been competing all my life, where surfing is going at the moment is very exciting. I wouldnt want to do anything else. I just love it!

Excitement Builds For Mr Price Pro Ballito

5/21/2009 12:00:00 AM

EXCITEMENT BUILDS AS SURFERS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON BALLITO FOR MAJOR SURF EVENT

Mr Price Pro Comes To Ballito

4/3/2009 12:00:00 AM

The world famous Mr Price Pro surfing competition is moving location for the first time from Durban’s North Beach to Ballito. The competition will take place from 26th June – 5 July 2009 and will bring all the excitement and entertainment that the competition has become legendary for to the new location.