Australian Open Of Surfing Competition - 11th feb - 19th Feb

Of his role as The Australian Open of Surfing Contest Director Barton Lynch says, "I grew up in Manly and from the age of 12 until 30 I surfed there nearly every day. It's exciting to see a competition the size of The Australian Open of Surfing coming back to the Northern Beaches, and there has been nothing like it since 1999."

The Australian Open of Surfing Contest Director Luke Egan says, "It's exciting that such a highly rated ASP event will be in Sydney - and after many years on the tour with Barton I'm really looking forward to working with him as a Contest Director. We both know Manly well, and know it will deliver great surf."

The event also includes Channel [V] Music Stage on 17th February - 18th February with acts such as Children Collide and Sneaky Sound System announced to play on those dates, with one monster act still unannounced. So if you want to see a new big event happening only locally to you, then gets yourselves to Manly.

What: Australian Open of Surfing Competition
When: Saturday 11th February 2012 - Sunday 19th February 2012
Where: Manly Beach, North Steyne, Manly 2095
Price: Free

THE AUSTRALIAN OPEN OF SURFING EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:

Surfing
• The Australian Open of Surfing Men's ASP 6 Star event (14 - 19 February)
• The Australian Open of Surfing Women's ASP 6 Star event (13 - 19 February)
• The Australian Open of Surfing Men's Pro Junior ASP 4 Star event (11 - 12 February (heats), 18 February (finals))
• The Australian Open of Surfing Women's Pro Junior ASP 4 Star event (11 - 12 February (heats), 18 February (finals))
• Blackberry BBM Music Power 50 Super Sessions (18 - 19 February)

Skate
• The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM - Juniors (16 - 18 February)
• The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM Pro (16 - 19 February)
• The Beach Bowl at the Australian Open of Surfing Pro AM Pro Masters (16 - 19 February)
• Best Trick presented by Sony (19 February)