Thursday, March 21, 2013

Volcom Presents The 14th Annual NHHS Newport Surf Classic

VOLCOM AND NEWPORT HARBOR HIGH SURF TEAM TO HOST
14TH ANNUAL NHHS NEWPORT SURF CLASSIC

Surf Contest Benefitting Newport Harbor High School Surf Team To Be Held on
April 6 and 7th at 54th Street, Newport Beach

In conjunction with Volcom, Newport Harbor High School Surf Team will host the 14th Annual NHHS Newport Surf Classic, a surf team fundraiser, at 54th Street, Newport Beach.  With heats starting early in the morning, the all-day event will be held on Saturday, April 6th, with additional heats and finals on Sunday, April 7th.

A longstanding community event to nurture young surfers, as well as provide a competitive stage for advanced surfers, the NHHS Newport Surf Classic offers an opportunity for local Orange County kids to compete and get experience.  Over 150 participants are expected.

“Our goal for the Newport Surf Classic is to get kids of all ages excited about getting in the water and surfing,” says Matt Burns, Newport Harbor High School Surf Coach.

To participate:
·         $30 Pre-Registration; pre-register at Surfside by Thursday April 4th, 2013 (Surfside: 233 E. 17th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627; www.Surfsidesports.com; 949.645.4624)
·         $35 Day of Beach Entries
·         Each additional division $20
Participants will get a T-shirt designed by Volcom, a raffle ticket and lunch.

Divisions:
·         Elementary
·         Junior High
·         High School
·         Graduated
·         Masters
·         Boardboarding
·         Girls
·         Longboard

As the event gets closer, check the NNHS Surf Facebook Page, http://www.facebook.com/pages/NHHS-Surf-Team/166460486717338, for heat times, photos, results and more information. Division winners will be given a trophy.

On Saturday, there will be a silent auction with items including surfboards, skateboards, sunglasses, and more; as well as opportunity drawings, including surf wear and gift certificates to local eateries, in addition to other items.  Registration proceeds from the surf contest benefit the NHHS Surf Team. Sponsors of the event are: Volcom, Surfside, Arnette, Vestal, OAM (On A Mission), and Clearview Investment Partners.

The 2012-2013 NHHS Team has about 37 members, including boys short board and longboard, girls short board and longboard and body boarders. www.NHHSSurf.com