Doheny has been a top competitor for several years in the NSSA and is currently rated number four on the ASP North America Pro Junior Tour.

He was chosen by PacSun USA Surf Team Head Coach Ian Cairns to be one of five surfers to represent the U.S. in the boys 18 and under division.

When Doheny’s not competing or on a photo trip to some remote surf spot, he can be found ripping up his backyard, 54th street in Newport Beach.

Andrew Doheny’s sponsors include Volcom clothing and wetsuits, Vans shoes, Electric Visual, JS Surfboards, Creatures of Leisure surfing accessories, Sex Wax , Vestal Watches and HSS surf shop.

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Newport Beach stand out Andrew Doheny, who is the current regional series ratings leader, is among the top juniors to compete in Huntington Beach on Friday and Saturday.

With all surfers on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series looking to compile their best four results this year in an attempt to finish within the top three in order to earn an ASP World Junior Championships berth, the additional points on offer at this year’s only ASP Grade-4 event will play a crucial role in all surfer’s overall rating for 2009.

Doheny was the only American finalist in last year’s Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure and is currently sitting atop the ASP North America Pro Junior Series ratings after three events. The stylish regular-footer hopes to capitalize on the additional points on offer at the upcoming contest in order to extend his ratings lead over the field, but knows he is up against a barrage of tough competition.

“Last year I was in disbelief to make the final with those guys,” Doheny said. “It was fun to surf against one of my favorite surfers, Julian Wilson. It’s gnarly with all the international guys doing the contest, but guys like Dillon Perillo, Conner Coffin and Nat Young are just as good as the international boys to me.”

Doheny finished third overall on the ASP North America Pro Junior Series last year and his appearance in the Final at the Nike 6.0 Pier Pressure was an imperative result in helping him achieve an ASP World Junior Championships berth.

“This contest is really important for me because it’s a Grade-4 and it’s the one contest you want to do well in to make it to World’s,” Doheny said. “I really like Huntington Beach as well. It’s like my second home break, so, it’s
going to be fun.”

When: 8 a.m. Sunday and Monday

Where: South Side of Huntington Beach Pier

Webcast: www.nike6pierpressure.com

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We’re about half way through the contest, which launched the end of May and will wrap up on July 9. We’ve had amazing response, with more than 200,000 votes submitted. It’s been a really exciting contest to follow - with the females gaining more votes than any of the men, and a battle going on between Brad Ettinger and Brett Simpson for the shortboarders. If you haven’t voted, take a second to cast your pick for your favorite OC surfer - remember, only 10 votes per hour!

Here’s how it’s looking as I’m writing this for the four segments:

Shortboarders: Brett Simpson, 20,542 votes

Longboarder: Joe Aaron, 14,299

Rising Star Male: Andrew Doheny, 19,676

Rising Star Female: Taylor Pitz, 40,274

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The invite-only competition is always an amazing event, not only for the competitors, but the spectators on the beach.  This year’s theme is the VQS Hillbilly Stomp which should make for some great comedy.

Volcom’s big event has a $50,000 prize purse, $10,000 of which will go to the winner of the Pro/Am division.  Juniors winner takes $7,000, Groms $5,000, Girls $4,000 and Air winner $2,000.

Some of the local rippers taking part in the big shindig include Huntington Beach’s Brandon Guilmette, Newport Beach’s Andrew Doheny and Kaleigh Gilchrist of Newport Beach. As always the Volcom crew will be tossing out a ton of killer gear for the fans on the sand.

When: Friday, May 8, through Sunday, May 10

Where: 54th Street in Newport Beach

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