Florida Surfing Association

Surf Warriors – June 1, 2013

On June 1, 2013 at Huegonot Park in Jacksonillve the United States Surfing Federation will assist the Florida Surfing Association and the Wounded Warrior Project with the 3rd year of the Surf Warrior program.  Working with Wounded Warrior Project the FSA will provide equipment, training, refreshments at North Jetty and introduce the sport of surfing to Wounded Warriors.  It will be from 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM June 1.  If you would like to be involved, please send us an email to info@floridasurfing.org

It is a great way to give back to those that gave so much.

Wavemasters May 4-5

The  contest was started as a Pro/Am in 1984 by Bill Hixon & Sandy Forsyth,  owners of the two biggest surf shops in town. Both adept businessman, they knew  a big Pro/Am would ignite a new stoke on the local surf scene, as well as help  raise the image of surfing as a viable sport. Bringing top pros from around the  world could only raise the performance of local surfers. The first few years  were very successful but the pro purses were a financial burden, resulting in  dropping the pro divisions. Every year the contest has grown in size and  popularity. The pro event was reintroduced about seven years ago as a way to  give our local amateurs a chance to mingle with and compete against a higher  level competitor. This really helps heighten the energy level on the beach and  raises the  bar in the water as well.
For  years, monthly meetings with hot topics and guest speakers were the norm, but  busy work schedules and time restraints have put those on  hold.  More information at: http://wavemasters.org/blog/

6th Annual Matt Gray Memorial – April 12 -13

 Matt Gray Memorial Surf and Skate Contest this Friday and Saturday in Atlantic Beach.  Entry forms are at Sunrise Surf Shop and can be dropped off there as well.  More information including entry forms, electronic entry, click here

Red Bull Call ‘Em Out

 This event is part of the Surfing the Blues which is held in conjunction with the George’s Music Spring the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.  The Red Bull Call ‘Em Out will be held on April 6, Saturday.  All other division of the Surfing the Blues will be held on Sunday April 7.

SURFING GETS PERSONAL AT RED BULL CALL EM OUT

16 Shredders Set to Catch Waves and Call the Shots at George’s Music Springing the Blues Festival

WHAT:  Red Bull Call Em Out is a unique surf event in which a dynamic pool of 16 established surfing professionals are selected to battle it out in a one on one format.  Competitors have the ability to either “call out” or be “called out” by their rival competitors in a double elimination competition like the old west gunfights. The field will be divided in half at random to see who has the chance to call their competition out, and who will be called out to take to the water for each round of one on one battles.

This year’s Red Bull Call Em Out is run in conjunction with the 10^th annual Surfing The Blues and the world famous George’s Music Springing the Blues Festival in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.

WHO:        16 North Florida dynamic surfers will take to the water to battle the competition head to head until there is only one winner crowned.  The diverse grouping will include the working class heroes, weekend warriors, childhood prodigies and the likes of international surf stars such as Cody Thompson, Asher Nolan and Gabe Kling.

The history with this range of surfers is personal and run deeps with local childhood rivalries still cemented in the North Florida surf scene.

Dane “Jah” Jeffereys will also be on-site bringing some local flair through his emcee talents as the day’s curator for the event between heats. This event is sanctioned by the Florida Surfing Association.

WHERE:                         Southside of the Jacksonville Beach Pier

503 1^st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL

WHEN:            Saturday, April 6, 2013

8:30 AM:  Athlete Check-In | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM:  Event

DIGITAL:             Twitter: @redbull  #CallEmOut

Facebook: http://on.fb.me/WjT7eq

MEDIA:   For media inquiries, contact Dustin Schumacher at dustin.schumacher@us.redbull.com

ENDLESS SUMMER SURF CAMP 2013

Sign up by February 28 and receive an automatic 10% off summer rates!

Endless Summer Surf Training’s mission statement is, “to spread the ‘Aloha Spirit’ through surfing and community service” and that carries over to our surf instruction. We will fine tune your lesson to meet your specific needs and skill level. Our staff is skilled and experienced with all levels, ages, and special needs surfers. We will have at least 1 current CPR and first aid certified member on staff at all times. Also, we have full liability insurance coverage. Patience, experience and dedication are what we are known for. Plan on spending at least an hour and a half with our instructors for a private lesson and longer for groups. Everyone gets the same individual attention. Our instructors work year round to accommodate your scheduling needs. Call at least a week in advance or more during the summer for the best scheduling options. All you have to do is just show up in beach attire, bring sunscreen, a towel, a water bottle and we will take care of the rest!

Test the Water – One Day Surf Camp

We are introducing a new program for our services.  A one day trial to “test the waters”.  This is a new program that will allow a participant to come to one day of our surf camp that runs Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.  For only $45.00 you can jump in and experience a one day surf camp!  This is perfect for those who have challenging schedules or someone who wants to see what it is like.

We request that you sign up at least one day in advance when possible to insure we staff properly.  You can contact camp managers at (904) 383-0443 for more details.

You may also register online with a credit or debit card by clicking here.

You may contact us at endlesssummer@floridasurfing.org

POLAR PLUNGE JANUARY 1, 2012

The WaveMasters Surf Club will once again host the Annual Polar Plungethis coming New Year’s morning in Jacksonville Beach. We will begin to gatherat 8 am at The Seawalk Pavilion, next to The Lifeguard Station, for a 9 am Plunge. Plungers must wear only swimming attire and completely submerge in the chilly Atlantic Ocean.Longsleeve commemorative Polar Plunge T-shirts will be on offer, as well as free stickers to participants.There will be prizes for youngest and oldest Plungers, and the Plunger that traveled the farthest. What started over 20 years ago by a few crazy surfers here in Jax Beach has grown to seeas many as 500 participants show up for this annual celebration. It may not have the icy conditionsof The Polar Plunges way up North, but it’s still a great way to start the New Year. The WaveMasters started over 30 years ago when Sandy Forsyth of Aqua East and Bill Hixonof Hixon’s Surf Shop, started a Pro/Am Contest to raise money for local charities, whileraising the reputation of the sport of surfing. The contest has since grown into one of Florida’slargest and most prestigious surf events, raising thousands annually for local non-profit organizations.This May will mark the 30th anniversary for the Annual WaveMasters Pro/Am at The Jacksonville Beach Pier. Current recipients from the contest’s proceeds include The Carver Center, which provides a safe environmentin the area known as “The Hill” for children to participate in sports programs, art, computer skills, field trips and more. Beaches Watch is a community organization which closely monitors the activities and plans of the beachesgovernments and keeps the citizens abreast of all local issues and agendas. The Jacksonville Beach Lifesaving Corps just celebrated their 100th Anniversary. They help keep our beachesa safe environment and a top travel destination for vacationers around the world. Their competition teamconsistently places in the winners’ circle both locally, nationally, and internationally. Check wavemasters.org for more info. See you New Year’s morning!

   Merry Christmas!

FSA Toy Drive

CHRISTMAS PARTY IS DECEMBER 19      5-7 PM AT ANGIE’S GROMS!

We are organizing our annual toy drive.  We have drop boxes at Sunrise Surf Shop, all Stein Marts, Coggin Nissan, Adamec, Angie’s Groms and Angie’s Subs and Bojangles.  We will pick up drop boxes on December 17 and we will have an FSA Christmast Party from 5-7PM at Angie’s Groms on 2nd Street in Jax Beach.  We will have some fun giveaways, video and still photos playing on the TV’s, some special drink and food deals and we ask that everyone bring a toy to the Christmas Party. (unwrapped)  We will be delivering the toys to the Hubbard House in Jacksonville, Peds Community Hospice Care and Wolfson Children Hospital.

Thank you for helping make Christmas a little more special for these children.

More information available by request: info@floridasurfing.org

Florida Surfing Championships

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