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Our Support of Surfing

Billabong remains one of the world’s leading supporters of the sport of surfing, with the investment ranging from the sponsorship of athletes and events through to the support of social programs among disadvantaged communities. Among the Company’s existing commitments are:

EVENTS

World Championship Tour events:
The 2007 Foster’s ASP World Tour for men comprises a total of 10 events, of which Billabong is involved in the sponsorship of the:

* Billabong Pro Tahiti (Teahupoo)
* Billabong Pro Jeffreys Bay (South Africa)
* Billabong Pro Mundaka (Spain)
* Nova Schin Pro Brazil presented by Billabong (Santa Catarina)
* Billabong Pipeline Masters (Hawaii)

The 2007 ASP Women’s World Tour comprises a total of seven events, of which Billabong is involved in the sponsorship of the:

* Billabong Pro Itacare (Brazil)
* Billabong Pro Maui (Hawaii)

World Qualifying Series events

The 2007 ASP World Qualifying Series for men comprises a total of 48 events, of which Billabong is involved in the sponsorship of the:

* Monster Energy Pro presented by Billabong (Hawaii)
* Yumeya Billabong Pro (Japan)
* Buondi Billabong Pro Trials (Portugal)
* Buondi Billabong Pro (Portugal)
* Billabong Pro Hyuga (Japan)

The 2007 ASP World Qualifying Series for women comprises a total of 16 events, of which Billabong is involved in the sponsorship of the:

* Billabong Girls Easter Surf Festival (Sunshine Coast, Australia)
* Billabong Girls Brazil (Itacare, Brazil)

World Junior Series Events

The 2007 World Junior Series for men comprises a total of 38 events, of which Billabong is involved in the sponsorship of the:

* Billabong ASP World Junior Championships (Narrabeen, Australia)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Sunshine Coast, Australia)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Coffs Harbour, Australia)
* Billabong Junior Pro (Florida, USA)
* Billabong Pro-teen (Raglan, New Zealand)
* Billabong Tahara Pro Junior (Akabane Beach, Japan)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Ericeira, Portugal)
* Billabong Junior Pro in memory of Robbie Burns (Hawaii)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Wollongong, Australia)
* Billabong Pro-teen (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Bells Beach, Australia)
* Billabong Hyuga Pro Japan (Miyazaki, Japan)
* Billabong Pro-teen (Senhoritas, Peru)

The 2007 World Junior Series for women comprises a total of 38 events, of which Billabong is involved in the sponsorship of the:

* Billabong ASP World Junior Championships (Narrabeen, Australia)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Sunshine Coast, Australia)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Coffs Harbour, Australia)
* Billabong Junior Pro (Florida, USA)
* Billabong Pro-teen (Raglan, New Zealand)
* Billabong Girls Easter Surf Festival (Sunshine Coast, Australia)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Ericeira, Portugal)
* Billabong Junior Pro in memory of Robbie Burns (Hawaii)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Wollongong, Australia)
* Billabong Pro-teen (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
* Billabong Pro Junior (Bells Beach, Australia)
* Billabong Pro-teen (Senhoritas, Peru)

A range of specialty events are held in territories around the world and include:

* Taj's Small Fries (Western Australia)
* Queensland Championship Circuit (Australia - six events)
* Occy's Grom Comp (Australia)
* Occy's Grom Comp (Bali)
* XXL Big Wave Awards (global)
* Girls Get Out There Day (Australia, national tour)

ATHLETES

Billabong supports hundreds of athletes around the world. Among the premiere athletes are:

World Tour

Andy Irons; Taj Burrow; Joel Parkinson; Mark Occhilupo; Shaun Cansdell; Rebecca Woods; Silvana Lima.

Free surfers

Donavon Frankenreiter; Shane Dorian; Dave Rastovich; Dylan Longbottom; Brendan Margieson;

Lifestyle

Keala Kennelly (Hawaii); Kate Dunn (Australia); Alana Brennan (Hawaii); Ashley Cheadle (Australia); Ashleigh Mannix (Australia); Hinatea Bernadino (Tahiti). Billabong also sponsors a range of events and athletes in the skate, snow and wakeboard disciplines. For a full list of sponsored athletes visit the Billabong home page on www.billabong.com and select a region.

Additionally, the other brands within the Billabong Group – Element, Von Zipper, Honolua, Kustom, Palmers Surf and Nixon – each sponsor a range of boardsportoriented events and athletes. These can be viewed on the websites of each of the brands.