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Competitor Profile - Blake Thornton

Steve Robertson/ASP Australasia

NAME: Blake Thornton

AGE: 22

LOCAL BEACH: Maroubra Beach, Sydney

COMPETITION HISTORY & RESULTS:
Finished 129th overall on 2007 ASP World Qualifying Series
Member of Team Australia at 2006 ISA World Games
2005 Australian Open Men's Champion
2005 NSW Open Men's Champion
13th ASP Australasia Pro Junior Series - 2005
1st Billabong Pro Teen Series - 2004
7th ASP Australasian Pro Junior Series - 2004
1st Billabong Pro Teen, Newcastle - 2004

AGE STARTED SURFING: 12

MAIN GOALS FOR THE EVENT:
1. Winning is my goal at every event
2. Promote the Arrive alive message wherever possible
3. Start the WQS year with a strong performance

Steve Robertson/ASP Australasia

GREATEST SURFING MOMENT:
There are a lot to choose from but it would be a session in Indonesia with my old man on our first serious surf trip. He was the first to get barreled on a good 6ft wave and it put as big a smile on my face as I have ever had!

PERSONAL HERO:
Mum and Dad, they both work hard to support my sisters and me and taught me how to surf and have helped me out whenever I have needed it along the way. Kelly Slater is my hero when it comes to surfing.

WHAT ARRIVE ALIVE MEANS TO ME:
Arrive alive means educating of young drivers about the dangers of drinking, taking drugs while driving and driving recklessly - there are far too many accidents involving people aged under 25 involving these 3 factors, which often result in serious injury or even death. Arrive alive also brings awareness that by engaging in risky driving behavior they are not only endangering themselves but also putting other people's lives in danger.

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CAR Program

This year Arrive alive expanded its successful NRL sponsorship Road Safety Program to include the Manly Sea Eagles, Newcastle Knights, Penrith Panthers, St George Illawara Dragons and the Wests Tigers More >