Here is the Southend Snapshot of one of our original super grommets, Tye Koolis. Tye has been absolutely ripping lately, gleefully dropping in on anyone he doesn’t recognise and treating waves with reckless abandon.

Name: Tye Koolis
Date of Birth: 22/10/01
Grew up at: Maroubra
Started surfing at age: 3
Joined Southend in: 2007 (Age 5)
Stance: Goofy
Board dimensions: 4’9 x 16 ¾ x 1 7/8

March 2013: At the moment…
My sponsors or supporters are: RMS Surfboards, Mum & Dad
My goal is: Ring the Bell, Win Pipe Masters, ASP World Title
My favourite surf spot is: Spotties (secret), Green Island, Manyana, Maroubra
My favourite move is: Tail Slide
My favourite Surfer is: Kelly Slater, Taj Burrow, Larry Blair

My Best comp results are:

• 2007 5^th Southend Boardriders Micro’s
• 2008 2^nd Southend Boardriders Micro’s
• 2009 2^nd Southend Boardriders Micro’s
• 2009 4^th Wahu Groms Comp Newcastle U/9
• 2010 1^st Southend Boardriders Micro’s
• 2010 3^rd BL Blast Off 8 Boys
• 2011 1^st Southend Boardriders Micro’s
• 2011 6^th Wahu Groms Comp Dee Why U/11
• 2012 5^th Southend Boardriders Cadets U/15
• 2012 2^nd Southside Regional Titles U/12
• 2012 5^th Wahu Groms Comp Wollongong U/11
• 2013 Ocean & Earth Expression Session: Opens – Best Wave
• 2013 2^nd Southside Regional Titles U/14

I’m listening to: Waves Breaking
I’m loving: Surfing
I’m hating: Swimming Training