Nike Block Series Zarautz

A tour organized in association with local clubs around the coasts of France and

Spain to promote junior surfing, the Block Series hit Zarautz on June 22 after Sopelana

and Hossegor, for another special moment for all surfer kids and families.

Zarautz, a classy little beach side resort on Iberia's NE coast considered the Basque

Country's very own hotbed of talent, enjoyed a groovy competition all day on the

famous sands, with glassy one-meter peaks offering the youth a chance to shine.

And shine on they did, like crazy diamonds! The round-robin format featured no

instant elimination, offering all comers at least two heats to surf in, and as the tide

filled-in up the Zarautz sandbar, performance went from rad to « mucho » rad!

The Nike Block Series isn't all about out-performing the neighbour, it's also about

spreading the irie vibes, with free entry, free food, and wicked prize packs going

down a storm with the Basque youth.

One local grom, known only as 'Txema' wasn't all about glory, saving his love purely

for the comp set-up itself. "Yeah it's so cool," chimed the wee lad. "I'm really stoked

they put chairs out so we all had somewhere nice to sit...'

But amidst of the fun and camaraderie, there was a contest on too, and it was

Maddi Aizpurua, Iker Amatrian and Nikolas Illaramendi who took top honors

respectively in the Super Groms (Under 12), Groms (Under 16) and Junior (Under 20)

divisions. All grabbing their precious qualifying ticket for the Block Series Final

scheduled late August.

With only two events and six coveted spots remaining for the grand finale, the Nike

Block Series will meet with Biarritz (France) locals on June 23 and Somo (Spain) locals

in early July, the Somo event forced to be delayed due to inconsistent surf.

THE BLOCK SERIES -- SCHEDULE

Sopelana, Spain -- June 9

Hossegor, France -- June 17

Zarautz, Spain -- June 22

Biarritz, France -- June 23

Somo, Cantabria -- June 24

FINAL -- To Be Announced