Full Name: Tayla Green
Nickname: t t
Date of birth: 27/12/2005
Hometown: Sunshine coast /Gisborne
Height: 5’7
Stance: natural
How many boards do you own: 11
Length range:5’6 to 6’0
Shaper: js
Sponsors: js, boost mobile, beach beat, ocean performance centre (OPC)
Favourite board: js xreo and xero gravity model is really ideal for the wave we have around home
Surfing Since: 11 years old
How did you start surfing: I’ve been a water baby my whole life thanks to my dad and living by the beach also influenced me surfing.
Surfing competitively Since: 13 years old
Competition strategy: fast start, good wave selection and building throughout the heat
New Zealand teams: This is my first time competing in a New Zealand team, which im very greatful to be apart of
Career highlight: New Zealand National Champion under 18 girls
Ambitions: To be the best surfer I can be in and out of the water, to be world champion
Main surf breaks you surf: out the front of my house, which is called Kawana beach
Favourite surf break: Uluwatu
People you surf with the most: my dad and my young sister
Occupation: student
Other interests: all sports
Surfing heroes: Molly Picklum, Griffin Colopinto
Life heroes: my dad
Favourite food: Acai bowls
Favourite moves: fore hand carve
Favourite surf video: the kangs
What is your favourite event to compete at in the New Zealand junior Series? Nationals
Have you been to Brazil before? No
What are you looking forward to most about the trip? Getting to experience new culture and team environment as surfing is usually an individual sport
What boards will you be taking? Js: zero, zero gravity, monsta 10 and a forget me not step up
Is there anyone you would like to thank? My family mum and dad for everything they do for me, community, and Northshore board riders.
What are you doing training wise on the lead up to the ISA World Junior Games? I am surfing everyday aiming for twice a day, gym 3 times a week and 3 cardio sessions.
