Posted on 26th Aug 2009 @ 5:33 PM

COMMONWEALTH BANK BEACHLEY CLASSIC 2009

The fourth annual tournament has relocated from Manly to Dee Why Beach and will be staged in conjunction with a 6-day festival thanks to the Warringah Chamber of Commerce and local businesses. 

Featuring live bands, performances from Dancing With The Stars celebrities, samplings from some of Sydney's best restaurants and wineries and a special guest appearance by Bob The Builder.

Commonwealth Bank Executive General Manager Local Business Banking, Symon Brewis-Weston, says that with so much to offer the Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic provides a great opportunity for local businesses.

"This outstanding event is testament to the small business community and should be recognised for the significant positive impact it has on the local community as well as the female surfing community," he said.

The standalone women’s event will give Sydney-siders the chance to watch the world’s Top 17 female surfers in action. This year’s event features five new rookies and also defending champion Tyler Wright  (Lennox Head, NSW).

Last year 15 year-old Wright became the youngest ever surfer to win an ASP World Tour event as the then 14 year-old Oakley wildcard.

Two time ASP World Champion and current world no.1 Stephanie Gilmore (Aus) will headline the tournament which she has won twice previously in 2006 and 2007.

The Commonwealth Bank Beachley Classic will be staged in conjunction with Events New South Wales and Blue Kiss.  The ASP Women's World Tour event is proudly supported by NSW Sport and Recreation, Warringah Council, Oakley and Arrive Alive.