Wade Carmichael (AUS) not only won the event today, but he also took the lead on the ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series. This is Carmichael’s second win of year, and he’s confirmed his spot on the 2012 ASP World Junior Tour.

Jack Robinson (Margaret River, WA/AUS), the youngest surfer in the Men's draw. Pic ASP/Dunbar.

BURLEIGH HEADS, Queensland/Australia (Saturday, 21 January, 2012) – The opening day of the Billabong World Junior Championships Gold Coast was treated to 2 – 3 foot (1.5 meter) surf rolling through the Burleigh Heads rock break. Competitors were reviling in the super clean conditions that offered a mix of long walls, ramps for airs and even a couple of tube sections.