NZ JUNIOR SURFING TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

and stoked to be sharing it with my little sister Alani,” he added.

Finally, we will see Leia Millar of Piha make a return to the team after an outstanding performance throughout the 2023 Grom Season. She looks to better her 22nd place finish at the 2022 ISA World Junior Championships whilst Alani Morse (Rag) and Lola Groube (Pau) make their debut on the team.

Alani Morse, who qualified for the team alongside her brother Theo, also looks forward to the challenge ahead. “Personally, I’m feeling extremely blessed to be a part of the team and being able to represent New Zealand. I’m so excited to challenge myself in a new environment. I am pumped to see the different cultures and being a part of an incredible event. I am also looking forward to travelling with my older brother Theo, stoked we can be together and share the experience which is super special”.

The last time New Zealand competed at the Championships was El Salvador in 2022 where the New Zealand Junior Team placed 13th.

As an IOC recognised event, New Zealand has been represented at ISA World Junior Championships since 2003 when the junior divisions were separated from the World Surfing Games.

The ISA has yet to confirm a date or venue for this year’s event.