Mount Maunganui's Todd Doyle is one of 12 teens named in the New Zealand Junior Surfing team to contest the Quiksilver ISA World Surfing Championship in Peru in May.

Coach Michael Fitzharris says this is an experienced team of surfers and despite its young age, the surfers know what to expect at an international level.

Todd Doyle. Photo CPL.

Competing in the under 18 boy's division with Todd are Ben Poulter from Raglan, Joe Moretti from Northland and Tane Wallis from Piha.

The team has an interesting component of naming two sets of siblings, the Moretti brothers from the remote Northland location of Mimiwhangata and the brother sister Poulter combination of Alexis and Ben.

Three non travelling reserves have also been named – the surfers coming from Hawke's Bay, Taranaki and Gisborne.

The team includes three new caps in Ella Williams and Dune Kennings from Whangamata and Paul Moretti from Mimiwhangata.

The remainder of the squad combines for 13 appearances at the ISA World Junior Championship, Alexis Poulter being the most capped having attended the prestigious event on four previous occasions.

After a lengthy lead in to the naming of the team that comprised training camps, weekly communication with surfers and a number of national events, the 12 surfers now have stage two of preparations to look forward to.

These include further training camps for the surfers as well as fundraising to help pay their way to South America for the trip of a lifetime.

Surfing New Zealand executive officer Greg Townsend praised high level of ability within the initial squad of surfers.

'The selection of surfers in all divisions was very close. We look forward to seeing some excellent results from the selected surfers when they compete in Peru in just over two months time.”

Several national and international events also take place between now and May when the team departs for Peru.

Key dates:
April 18-19 – Team Training Camp, Venue TBC
May 21-29 – 2011 Quiksilver ISA World Surfing Championship, Peru

The New Zealand Junior Surfing Team is as follows:

Under 18 Boys
Ben Poulter (Rag)
Joe Moretti (Mimiwhangata)
Tane Wallis (Piha)
Todd Doyle (Mnt)

Non travelling reserve - Tyler Lawson (H Bay)

Under 18 Girls
Alexis Poulter (Rag)
Ella Williams (WGM)
Grace Spiers (WGM)
Sarah Mason (Gis)

Non travelling reserve - Jayda Martin - Fitzharris (Gis)

Under 16 Boys
Adam Grimson (Gis)
Dune Kennings (WGM)
Elliot Paerata - Reid (Piha)
Paul Moretti (Mimiwhangata)

Non travelling reserve - Sean Kettle (Tara)

Team Manager: Lee Ryan (Mnt)
Team Coach: Michael Fitzharris (Gis)
Team Assistant Manager/Coach: Anna Jolly (Auck)