As the son of one of Hawaii’s greatest surfers,  Kaimana Jaquias was born into surfing royalty. But it’s not something he’s let go to his head. Ever cordial and well-spoken, Kaimana opts to let his seamless approach to dismantling a heat do the talking. A surfer’s surfer and a great team player, Kaimana is part of the glue that bonds this year’s team.

Ewa Beach’s Keanu Asing may very well be the most talked about junior coming out of Hawaii this year. Name a domestic event this year and there’s a good chance that he won the damn thing. Ever levelheaded, Asing’s greatest strengths aren’t only on his rail, but in his mind. Last year, Asing took home the gold in Ecuador, proof to the point that the kid’s got nerves of steel come crunch time.

Another young woman with a bright future ahead of her, Kauai’s Leila Hurst has been silently cutting through the amateur ranks for a few years now, building a reputation based on smart performances and solid surfing. Expect Leila to do just that against her competition in New Zealand.

In the last two year’s Kauai’s Nage Melamed has become a beacon in the Outer Island surf scene, proving that the talent pool on Kauai runs deep. In a jersey, Nage has proven herself a formidable opponent against anyone, showcasing her solid talent with her chess-like approach to winning a heat. Keep an eye on Nage to get the job done when it’s her turn to don a singlet.