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Maggie Douglas / Public Relations Chairman
email: pr@surfecsc.com / phone:
800-861-SURF(7873)
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.- On August 22nd, an estimated 600 surfers will
travel from around the world to compete in the 39th annual East Coast
Surfing Championships (ECSC) in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
The ECSC is the oldest continuously running surfing contest in North
America. From humble beginnings in 1963, this event has evolved into
a spectacle that now draws over 100,000 surfing fans and beach lovers
to watch the world's best amateur and professional surfers compete for
bragging rights, prizes and cash.
The contest is open to surfers of all levels. Competitive divisions
include surfing, bodyboarding, and longboarding. Each event is subdivided
into age groups for men, women, and children. For entry information,
call (757) 456-1535, 1-800-861-SURF or visit our website at www.surfecsc.com.
THE PRO DIVISION:
The United States Surfing Federation is the national governing body
for the sport of surfing in the United States and will be administering
the event. This year's Pro event boasts a $20,000 purse for the professional
competition. It is a 2-star ASP rated professional event. Heat sheets
and schedule of events will be posted with daily updates on www.USSURF.org.
On location registration for the amateur event occurs on Sunday, August
19th at Wave Riding Vehicles (WRV) at 19th and Cypress Ave. from 5 -
7PM. Final registration for Professionals occurs at WRV on the 22nd
from 5 - 7PM.
THE AMATEUR BRACKET:
Competition in this year's amateur event is likely the fiercest in recent
memory due to the concurrent running of the United States Surfing Team
trials. On Monday and Tuesday August 20-21, the US Team Trials final
event to select the US Team to represent our country at international
team events will be held at 1st Street Jetty. The country's top amateurs
are all expected to be in attendance. For more information on the US
Surfing Federation, call 888-9US-SURF.
Story Ideas: International Competition:
The world-wide draw of the event became clear during last year's contest
as Brazilian, Marco Polo powered his way to the title. He found himself
in the final heat of the competition, fighting off a truly international
cast comprised of a fellow Brazilian, a South African, and an Australian.
An eye on the weather:
It is no mystery why these professionals are willing to leave great
surf in their home countries to travel to Virginia Beach. It's all about
timing. ECSC is held on the last week of August, near the peak of the
Atlantic Hurricane season. Storm activity thousands of miles south often
generates fantastic waves and surfing conditions under perfectly clear
skies in Virginia Beach. During this time of year, there are few places
in the world an avid surfer would rather be.
History:
Believe it or Not! ECSC is North America's longest continuous surfing
contest and the event is regularly voted one of the best festivals held
in Virginia. For a complete list of all activities, sports and entertainment
for the ECSC Beach Sports Festival Weekend, log onto www.surfecsc.com.
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