Elms is now in strong contention for selection for the GB team

Jersey surfer Nathan Elms claimed two third places at the British Junior Surf Championships at Fistral Beach, Newquay on Sunday.

Elms won the bronze in the Under-16 and Under-18 divisions and was best placed of the strong Jersey contingent.

Ben Bates finished fourth in the Under-14s, with Matt Chapman and Hayden Bishop going out in the semi-finals.

Jersey Surfboard Club president Dave Ferguson was pleased with the results of the team.

"I'm delighted for the team as a whole, particularly for Hayden (Bishop) who is at his first National Championships," he said.

Ferguson said he did expect a lot from the senior members of the team.

"It's where he (Elms) was expected to come, Matt Chapman should have made finals as well," he added.

Elms now has a strong chance of making the Great Britain team for the World Junior Championships being held in New Zealand in January next year.

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