 In 2012, she became the ISA World Masters World Champion.During her years on tour, Ballard won 7 world championship events and in 2004, she was runner-up to the World Championship title.In 1997, at the Billabong Pro at Burleigh Heads, Gold Coast, Australia, Rochelle scored two perfect 10 barrel rides against Layne Beachley in the semifinals and went on to win the event, after beating Lisa Anderson in the finals.