HUNTINGTON SURF & SPORT (HSS) PRO-AM BRINGS HIGH PERFORMANCE, STANDALONE WOMEN’S SURFING TO BOARDFEST ‘07

Huntington Beach, Calif. – Huntington Surf & Sport, one of the nation’s leading surf & specialty retailers, has secured naming rights to the HSS Pro-Am surfing competition at Boardfest ’07. Taking place over Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 1-3, the HSS Pro-Am features high performance shortboarding, longboarding and amateur divisions, along with an exciting tag team finale.

“HSS is stoked to be involved with Boardfest ’07 and support women’s surfing,” said Darin Bradley, HSS Marketing Manager. “We’ve watched as Boardfest has grown from being a small, grassroots contest to a major action sports festival. We’re excited to be a formal part of it this year and look forward to some high performance surfing.”

Where action sports, music and life collide, Boardfest ’07 (www.myspace.com/boardfest) offers something for every level of involvement, synergistically weaving surfing, skateboarding and snowboarding competitions featuring 100 high-caliber women athletes, surfing and skateboarding clinics, live music & entertainment, activities, attractions and exhibits.

The action is non-stop as the HSS Pro-Am at Boardfest showcases a $2,500 pro-am shortboarding competition with top surfers like recent U.S. Open semi-finalist Courtney Conlogue (Santa Ana), Erica Hosseini (Newport Beach) and Holly Beck (Redondo Beach). The $1,500 longboard division features stars like Mary Osborne (Ventura) and reigning event champion Summer Romero (San Diego). Two amateur brackets and a dramatic tag team format round out the activities.

Against the backdrop of the HSS Pro-Am, the very popular Boardfest surf clinics return this year as groms and amateurs will be able to mingle with and learn from top-caliber stars in divisions ranging from beginner to intermediate. “Whether you are a first time boarder or want to sharpen your riding skills, the Boardfest clinics are a fun way to learn a new sport and make new friends,” said Event Director Cherie Whyte. All clinic participants receive a goody bag and refreshments.
Entry forms and information are available at HSS downtown Huntington, HSS Bella Terra and HSS Girl and/or online at www.boardfest.com.