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21 Oktober 2024 – Uluwatu, Bali: Liga Surfing Indonesia Grand Final ke-4 yang diselenggarakan oleh Kala Surf Camp dan BINTANG Crystal resmi berakhir setelah 3 hari kompetisi seru di Uluwatu yang ikonis. Para pemenang dari setiap divisi dan juara keseluruhan dari Club Challenge diumumkan di malam penghargaan yang diadakan di Kala Surf Camp, di mana Halfway Kuta Boardriders berhasil mempertahankan gelar juara Club Challenge untuk kedua kalinya secara berturut-turut serta beberapa kemenangan individu dari anggota klub mereka.

Acara akhir pekan yang berlangsung selama 3 hari ini dimulai pada hari Jumat dengan ombak besar dan ganas setinggi 6-8 kaki, kemudian mengecil menjadi 4-6 kaki pada hari Sabtu, dan pada hari terakhir di hari Minggu, ombak 3-4 kaki yang indah memberikan tantangan besar bagi para surfer klub terbaik dari seluruh Indonesia untuk menunjukkan keterampilan dan adaptasi mereka.

Club Challenge diadakan kemarin sore di bagian Racetracks, di mana Kuta Halfways Boardriders berhasil mengejar ketinggalan dan menggeser Legian Boardriders, yang sebelumnya memimpin hampir sepanjang sesi, ke posisi kedua. Uluwatu Boardriders finis di posisi ketiga, Pererenan Boardriders di posisi keempat, dan West Sumbawa Surfing Club di posisi kelima.

Saat menerima penghargaan Club Challenge, Rahtu Suargita dari Kuta Halfways Boardriders dengan bangga mengangkat trofi dan berterima kasih kepada semua yang terlibat atas dukungan mereka. Dia mengucapkan selamat kepada klubnya atas penampilan hebat, dan sambil menunjuk ke Tipi Jabrik dari ASC, dia berkata kepada para groms di barisan depan, “Tanpa orang ini, tidak ada dari kalian yang akan berada di sini menikmati semua ini, karena dia telah bekerja keras selama lebih dari 20 tahun agar kita bisa memiliki semua ini, jadi jangan pernah lupakan itu dan beri dia tepuk tangan besar serta ucapan terima kasih!”

Sebelum Club Challenge dimulai, Tommy Sobry dari Bingin Boardriders melanjutkan dominasinya dan memenangkan Divisi Open Pria, membuat Raditya Rondi dari Kuta Halfway dan Bronson Meydi dari Lakey Peak dalam kombinasi, dan meninggalkan Mega Artana dari Kuta Halfway membutuhkan skor hampir sempurna 9,17 untuk menang. Sobry mengakhiri Final dengan total skor 15,83 dari dua ombak, dimulai dengan kuat melalui manuver powerful yang menghasilkan skor 7,50 dan kemudian menutup final dengan skor 8,33 untuk ombak yang lebih panjang hingga bagian dalam yang dangkal.

“Saya beruntung Mega (Semadhi) berada di atas tebing dan memberi tahu saya bahwa ada ombak bagus yang datang,” kata Sobry. “Saya sebenarnya hanya mendapat dua ombak di final karena ombak nya slow, jadi saya senang saya memberikan yang terbaik di kedua ombak itu. Saya sudah hampir setahun tidak berselancar di Uluwatu, jadi saya sangat senang menang dan ingin berterima kasih kepada semua teman-teman yang mendukung saya.”

Di Divisi Open Wanita, Kailani Johnson dari Legian Boardriders meraih kemenangan atas Georgie May Hicks, Jasmine Studer, dan Hanasuri Jabrik melalui serangkaian manuver tajam yang menghancurkan lip ombak, menghasilkan skor 8,17 yang memastikan kemenangannya. Saat ditanya bagaimana rasanya menang, Johnson menjawab, “Ini lebih menyenangkan dari yang bisa saya ungkapkan dengan kata-kata… Biasanya saat saya berada di luar sana dan kondisi sebaik ini, setidaknya ada 50 orang yang ikut… jadi berada di luar hanya dengan 3 orang lain dan menangkap ombak yang saya dapatkan untuk menang, rasanya luar biasa! Saya ingin berterima kasih kepada Legian Boardriders karena telah mengizinkan saya menjadi bagian dari keluarga besar yang mendukung mereka, dan kemenangan ini untuk kalian!”

Kuta Halfway Boardriders memenangkan Divisi Longboard Pria dan Wanita, dengan Dhany Widianto memenangkan kategori Pria dan saudarinya Dhea Natasya Novitasari memenangkan kategori Wanita. Dalam pidato penerimaan penghargaan mereka, keduanya menyampaikan harapan agar lebih banyak orang Indonesia yang tertarik dengan longboarding, sehingga Indonesia dapat menjadi seperti Filipina, yang memiliki banyak longboarder kuat, termasuk Jay-R Esquivel yang kini berada di WSL Longboard Championship Tour.

Pemenang Divisi Junior adalah Kalani Ryan, yang mengesankan para juri sepanjang acara dengan beberapa skor luar biasa, sementara juara Junior tahun lalu, Dylan Wilcoxen, berada di posisi kedua setelah juga mencatatkan beberapa skor luar biasa sepanjang akhir pekan.

Di Divisi U-10, Jaya Suhendra tampil menonjol, menunjukkan kematangan selancar yang luar biasa dengan gaya surfing backhand yang halus dan tajam di Peak dan Racetrack. Pidato penerimaannya juga mengesankan, karena ia dengan lancar berterima kasih kepada semua sponsor, pendukung, dan penyelenggara acara.

Akhirnya, dalam aksi Master, di sebuah point break kiri, tidak bijaksana bertaruh melawan Made “Bol” Adi Putra, yang keahlian barrel riding dan manuver powerful dengan tangan depan membuatnya mendominasi final dan menambah trofi lagi ke koleksinya yang sudah sangat banyak.

Tuan rumah Liga Surfing Indonesia ke-4 adalah Kala Surf Camp, yang dengan senang hati mendukung acara ini dan selancar Indonesia. Dalam pidatonya, Frank Brueggemann dari Kala (dan atas nama putrinya Lisa) mengucapkan terima kasih kepada ASC atas kesempatan untuk terlibat dalam acara ini, serta berterima kasih kepada masyarakat Bali atas sambutan hangat mereka di pulau ini dan memberikan kesempatan untuk berbagi dengan komunitas.

Sebagai penutup, Tipi Jabrik dari ASC mengingatkan semua orang bahwa hadiah uang dari para pemenang individu akan langsung diberikan kepada klub boardriders pemenang, karena klub-klub ini sangat membutuhkan dukungan untuk mengembangkan talenta-talenta baru dan terus mendukung perkembangan selancar di Indonesia. Mengenai kesuksesan acara tahun ini, “Saya sangat senang dengan acara tahun ini, bahwa kami bisa mengadakannya di lokasi ikonis Uluwatu, dengan ombak kelas dunia,” kata Jabrik. “Ini adalah penghargaan besar bagi klub boardriders, di mana mereka bisa benar-benar menunjukkan bakat mereka, dan kami akan terus mencoba menyelenggarakan acara di lokasi-lokasi dengan ombak terbaik. Acara ini membutuhkan banyak upaya dan dukungan, dan saya benar-benar ingin berterima kasih kepada sponsor tahun ini seperti Kala, Bintang, Ulu Boardriders, Single Fin dan lainnya, serta berharap tahun depan kita mendapatkan dukungan lebih banyak lagi dan mengadakan acara ini di lokasi hebat lainnya.”

English version

Liga Surfing Indonesia 2024 Grand Final 2023 presented by Kala Surf Camp and BINTANG Crystal Wraps with Halfway Kuta Boardriders Claiming another Club Challenge

21 October, 2024 – Uluwatu, Bali: The fourth annual Liga Surfing Indonesia Grand Final presented by Kala Surf Camp and BINTANG Crystal wrapped up 3 days of exciting surfing competition at iconic Uluwatu by celebrating the divisional winners and the overall club championship at the beautiful Kala Surf Camp resort last evening, where the Halfway Kuta Boardriders claimed their second consecutive Club Challenge as well as multiple individual club member wins.

The 3-day long-weekend event started on Friday with large and unruly 6-8 foot surf, then diminished in size to 4-6 foot and peaky on Saturday and then for the final day on Sunday provided beautiful 3-4 foot conditions, a great test of skill and adaptability for the best boardriders clubs from around Indonesia.

The Club Challenge was held in late afternoon at the Racetracks section yesterday, with Kuta Halfways Boardriders coming from behind to push Legian Boardriders, who held the lead through the majority of the session, down to second spot, while Uluwatu Boardriders finished in third, Pererenan Boarders in fourth, and West Sumbawa Surfing Club in 5th place.

When accepting the Club Challenge award, Kuta Halfways Boardriders Rahtu Suargita proudly hoisted the trophy and thanks all involved for their support, congratulated his club on another great performance, then said to the young groms on the front row while pointing to ASC’s Tipi Jabrik “Without this guy here, none of you would be here right now and enjoying this, as he’s put in so much work over the last more than 20 years so we could have all of this, so never forget that and let’s give him a big round of applause and thanks!”

Just before the Club Challenge got underday, it was Bingin Boardriders Tommy Sobry continuing his dominating performance and winning the Men’s Open Division, putting Kuta Halfway’s Raditya Rondi and Lakey Peak’s Bronson Meydi in combination and leaving Kuta Halfway’s Mega Artana needing a near perfect score of 9.17 to take the win. Sobry ended the Final with a total score of 15.83 for two waves, starting out strong with powerful turns to post first a 7.50 score to jump into the lead, and then close out the final with an excellent 8.33 for even longer wave taking it all the way to the shallow inside.

“I was lucky that Mega (Semadhi) was on top of the cliff and let me know there was a good wave coming,” said Sobry. “I really only got two waves in the final, as it was a bit slow sometimes, so I’m glad I did my best on both of them. I haven’t surfed here at Uluwatu for probably a year actually, so I’m so stoked to win this and want to say thanks to all the boys for supporting me.”

In Women’s Open action, Kailani Johnson from Legian Boardriders took the win over Georgie May Hicks, Jasmine Studer, and Hanasuri Jabrik by unleashing a series of critical lip destroying turns earn an excellent 8.17 score and assure her victory. When asked how it felt to take the win, Johnson replied, “This was more fun than I can even put into words..as usually when I’m out there and the conditions are this perfect, there are at least 50 people out …so to be out with only 3 other people, and to catch the wave I did and win, it was the best feeling ever! I want to thank the Legian Boardriders for letting me be a part of their big supportive family, and for being able to represent them…this win is for you guys!”

Kuta Halfway Boardriders claimed both Longboard Division wins, with Dhany Widianto winning the Men’s and his sister Dhea Natasya Novitasari winning the Women’s. At the awards celebration in their acceptance speeches, both of them stated their hopes that more Indonesians would take up longboarding, so that Indonesia can become more like the Philippines, which has a very strong field of longboarders that includes Jay-R Esquivel, who is on the WSL Longboard Championship Tour.

Winning the Juniors was Kalani Ryan, who impressed the judges all through the event and posted multiple excellent scores, and in second spot was last year’s Junior winner Dylan Wilcoxen, who earned several excellent scores of his own throughout the weekend.

Under 10 winner, Jaya Suhendra was a clear standout, showing mature surfing beyond his years with smooth and critical backhand surfing at the Peak and at the Racetrack. His acceptance speech was also impressive, as he thanked all his sponsor and supporters and the event organizers very smoothly.

Finally in the Master’s action, at a left hand point break it would not be wise to ever bet against Made “Bol” Adi Putra, whose forehand barrel riding expertise and powerful turns saw him dominate the final and land him another trophy to add to his already extensive collection.

Host of the 4th Liga Surfing Indonesia Final was Kala Surf Camp, who were delighted to support the event and Indonesia surfing. In his speech, Kala’s Frank Brueggemann (and on behalf of his daughter Lisa) thanked the ASC for chance to be involved in event, and also thanked the Balinese people for welcoming them to the island and giving them the opportunity to share with the community.

To close, ASC’s Tipi Jabrik reminded everyone that the prize money from individual winners was going directly to the winner’s boardriders club, as the clubs need as much support as possible to nurture upcoming talent and continue the growth of Indonesia surfing. Regarding the success of this year event, “I’m really happy with this year’s event, that we could hold it in such an iconic location of Uluwatu, a world class wave,” said Jabrik “It’s a great reward for the boardriders clubs, where they can really perform and showcase their talents, and we’ll continue to try and host the event in locations that have the best waves. It requires a lot of effort and support, and I really want to thank this year’s sponsors like Kala, Bintang, Ulu Boardriders, Single Fin and the others, and hope that next year we’ll have even more support and have the event in another great location.”

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Liga Surfing Indonesia Grand Final 2024 Results

– Men’s Open

1. Tommy Sobry (Bingin Boardriders)

2. Made Raditya Rondi (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

3. Mega Artana (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

4. Bronson Meydi (Lakey Peak Boardriders)

– Women’s Open

1. Kailani Johnson (Legian Boardriders)

2. Georgie-May Hicks

3. Jasmine Studer (Legian Boardriders)

4. Hanasuri Jabrik (Legian Boardriders)

– Men’s Longboard

1. Dhany Widianto (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

2. Jori Sanjaya Putra (Denpasar Boardriders)

3. Dhimas Shabil (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

4. Ivan Sudena (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

– Women’s Longboard

1. Dhea Natasha Novitasari (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

2. Aura Zeflin

3. Safira Theresia Den Hoedt

4. Sang Ayu Putu Dewi (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

– Juniors

1. Kalani Ryan

2. Dylan Wilcoxen (Indonesia)

3. Natanael Johannes (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

4. Dwi Putrawan

– Under 10

1. Jaya Suhendra (Pererenan Boardriders)

2. Wayan Navarang Apta Nata (Legian Boardriders)

3. Kadek Dafa Winata Yasa

4. Krisna Adiputra

– Masters (over 40)

1. Made Adi Putra (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

2. Made Dedi Santosa (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

3. Rizal Tandjung (Halfway Kuta Boardriders)

4. Nyoman Maika (Legian Boardriders)

– Club Challenge

1. Halfway Kuta Boardriders

2. Legian Boardriders

3. Uluwatu Boardriders

4. Pererenan Boardriders

5. West Sumbawa Surfing Club

Liga Surfing Indonesia 2024Club Members

2024 Liga Surfing Indonesia Club List

1. Gili Island Boardriders (Lombok) – @gili.island.boardriders_

2. Nias Surfing Association (Sumatra) – @nias_surfing_association

3. Tukik Anyer Surf & Sailing (West Java) -@tukikanyersurfnsail

4. Pererenan Surfing Club (Bali) – @pererenansurfingclub

5. Halfway Kuta Boardriders (Bali)- @halfwaykutaboardriders

6. Bingin Boardriders (Bali) – @binginboardriders

7. Legian Boardriders Club (Bali) – @legianboardridersclub

8. Gerupuk Boardriders (Lombok) – @gerupukboardriders

9. West Sumbawa Surf Club (Sumbawa) – @west_sumbawa_surf_club

10. East Coast Corner Boardriders (Bali) – @ecc_boardriders

11. Senggigi Boardriders (Lombok) – @s3gboardriders

12. Uluwatu Boardriders (Bali) – @uluwatu.boardriders

Liga Surfing Indonesia Background:

The Liga Surfing Indonesia brings together Indonesia’s top surf clubs in a yearly competition series directed at creating a sustainable pathway of surfing development, starting with boys and girls 10 years and younger, then Junior and Open men and women (16 to 35) shortboard and longboard, and Masters (over 35 years in age), professionally organized and managed in line with established industry rules and codes of conduct. Each club runs 5 individual events to determine the rankings in each division, and the top four ranked surfers in each division are eligible to compete in the Grand Final against the other club’s top ranked surfers. The Live Heats online competition program is used by the clubs for scoring the surfers and determining rankings.

The Liga Surfing Indonesia is sanctioned by the PSOI (Persatuan Selancar Ombak Indonesia), operated by the ASC (Asian Surf Cooperative), presented by Bintang Crystal and Kala Surf Camp, with supporting sponsors Single Fin, BGS, Biznet, and the Uluwatu Boardriders.

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About the Liga Surfing Indonesia

The focus of the LSI is on providing Indonesia’s current and future boardriders clubs with the opportunity to be part of a system that will result in them playing a key role in the development of surfing talent, growing the surf industry, and growing surfing tourism in Indonesia. Having them to fund and organize several of their own surfing events each year has them acting as a business entity, event organizer and media creator in addition to the development and nurturing of the surfing talent in their community.

If you are interested in supporting any of these clubs and/or the LSI, send us a message and we’ll help to connect you.

About the Asian Surfing Cooperative

The Asian Surf Cooperative is a professional surfing organization with 16 years of experience in the organizing, managing and supporting surfing events around the Asian region, from local boardriders club competitions to WSL World Championship Tour events. The Asian Surf Cooperative provides event management, live scoring, ISA certified judges, contest directors, digital photography and videography, event media packages, rankings, media coverage and distribution, and also assists the ISA in organizing Surf and SUP Instructor and International Judging courses.

About Kala Surf Camp:

Kala Surf Camp’s goal is to make your Bali surf trip the smoothest possible. We picked the best location in the whole island, the world-class spot of Uluwatu. Clear water and three reef breaks walking distance from your room.

We built a comfortable place where you can meet fellow surfers with all the amenities to make your stay a memorable experience, and we offer adventures, guidance, training, rentals, a cozy garden with a big pool and restaurant, western quality hygiene and an all-encompassing approach fully immersed in the local culture. Kala Surf Camp satisfies all levels from beginner to expert, you to feel pampered and cared for. See more at https://www.kala.surf/

About PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk

PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk., part of the HEINEKEN Company, has a proud history of 90 years in Indonesia. We are the producer of Heineken® (international premium beer brand); BINTANG (Indonesia’s favourite beer brand since 1952) which offers multiple variants: BINTANG Crystal smooth cold-brewed beer with less bitter taste, BINTANG Radler with lemon flavor, and BINTANG Anggur Merah with grape flavor launched in 2023; Tiger Soju Flavored Lager, a refreshing lager beer with a bold twist launched in August 2023; and non-alcoholic beverages: BINTANG 0.0% and Green Sands. PT Multi Bintang Indonesia Tbk. was certified by Great Place to Work in 2023, awarded four Sustainable Business Awards in 2022, Stellar Workplace Award in 2021, and Monde Selection Awards in 2019-2021 for BINTANG brand.