A NEW MR PRICE PRO WOMENS CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED TODAY

DURBAN, South Africa (Saturday 7 July, 2007) – Clean 0.5 meter swell is on offer at Durban’s New Pier today, which will see the 2007 Mr Price Pro Women’s Champion crowned at approximately 16h15.

The Women`s Round of 12 is currently underway and will be followed by 8 heats of the Men`s Round of 24. The Women return to the waves for three rounds of woman on woman heats, with Quarterfinals at approximately 13h00, the Semifinals at 14h40 and the Finals at 15h35.

Prize giving takes place at 16h15 when the 2007 champion will be presented with her Mr Price Pro trophy and a cheque for R111 000.

The Mr Price Pro forms part of the Durban Beach Festival and will be broadcast live on SABC.

For live scores, heat updates and live footage, log-on to www.mrpricepro.com






An interview with Mr Price Pro Junior winner Klee Strachan

18-year old Klee Strachan took out the Mr Pice Pro Junior in fine form yesterday, catching the most waves in the heat and rising above a strong contingent of our country``s top juniors to claim the R4000 cheque and the honour of being seeded directly into the Round of 144 in the main event later this week. Craig Ritchie caught up with the powerful natural footer for a quick chat after his win.

 
Gary van Wieringen
Age: 33
From: Durban

Greg Emslie
Age: 31
From: East London, South Africa

Tammy Lee Smith
Age: 21
From: Chakas Rock, Balitto

Stephen Jake Friedman
Age: 21
From: Umhlanga, Durban

Stacey Guy
Age: 23
From: Melkbos

Tasha Mentasti
Age: 26
From: Durban North