Date of Birth: May 10, 1994
Best Known For: Winning Aussie titles in pumping Margaret River
Local Spot: North Narra
My Crew: all the NN Boys
Board of Choice: Chilli surfmobile, top secret model and dimensions though so I can't say anything more.
Dream Wave: Firing NN
| My Top Five: | 1.) Surf 2.) Sleep 3.) Food 4.) Chicks 5.) Learning new things, aka school |
Cooper Chapman (North Narrabeen, NSW) continued his exponential rise one of Australia’s finest today, winning the Zink Surf South Coast Pro with a scintillating display at Werri Beach.
Having already seen epic conditions and mind-blowing performances in the previous five Hurley NSW Championship Circuit events, today saw the curtain close on the prestigious Circuit for 2009 in blistering style.
Defeating Jake Sylvester (Bar Beach, NSW), Connor O’Leary (Cronulla, NSW) and Cory Robertson (Cronulla, NSW), who finished second, third and fourth respectively, Chapman took the crown and the over Circuit – pocketing $500.
“I’m so stoked,” he said walking away with two cheques.
“The conditions were unreal – I loved surfing out there today.”
Over the course of the five events he surfed in, Chapman highlighted his dominance and consistency throughout the overall Circuit.
With his worst result a fifth, Chapman managed to rack up two wins to sit alongside a second and third placing.
“This Circuit forces you to be consistent with your surfing,” he admitted.
“It’s definitely a great initiative and I know the guys love surfing in these events.”
Having been locked into an intense battle throughout the year, a mere 200 ratings points separated Sylvester and Chapman leading into the final, with both knowing that a victory was needed to be crowned champion.
“I knew I needed to beat him,” Chapman said.
“It made for an exciting final, but I wanted to take home the win.”
Meet Cooper Chapman, who very well could be Australia's next big thing
Age. 15
Loves. Getting barreled and hanging with his big family. Coop has a mum and dad and three sisters. His oldest sister Chloe, 17, is a model.
From. North Narrabeen, home of Simon Anderson, Damien Hardmen, Chris Davidson, etc...
Results. Coop is the current under 16 Australian Champ and recently Won the State titles. Over the last four years himself and Matt Banting have had a strangle hold on their divisions; they take turns on winning events.
Work. Coop is sponsored by Chilli Surfboards and gets 30 a year to play with. One day a week Coop will go into the factory to learn about his boards and clean up the shaping bays, he hates getting fibre glass in his paws.
Education. Coop is a straight A student and wants to finish school.
Heroes. His Dad, His Grandparents, Kelly Slater, Tiger Woods and Michael Jordan
Favorite Movie. Step Brothers
When Coop is not surfing, he is training to be better at surfing at the Sydney Academy of Sport, where he has a scholarship.
Coop is also sponsored by Chilli Surfboards, Smith Sun Glasses, FCS, Gorilla and Skull Candy headphones.
Look for much, much more of Cooper Chapman coming soon.
Hey Guys!
Im new to the Hurley family and am stoked to be on board, thanks for having me Hurley!!!
On the weekend i went up the coast to Boomerang with my mum to compete in the State titles. It was a fun weekend, the waves were so fun, similar to my local break of North Narrabeen. In the end i won the comp which was rad! Now i get to go to the Aussie Titles to defend my title, i cant wait!
Talk soon!
.Coop.
