OCCY GROM COMP AT GOLDENWEST ST...FREE ENTRY!

Come hang out with Occy April 11th at Goldenwest in Huntington Beach

That’s right. Occy will be here in Southern California and he’s coming down to Goldenwest St on April 11th. We’ll be running a Free Surf Contest for the Groms and giving out a bunch of prizes. Here’s the rundown:

What: Occy Grom Comp

When: April 11th, 2009
- 8 am - ?

Where: Goldenwest St, Huntington Beach

Divisions:
Boys 14-16
Boys 10 -13
Girls Open
Push in Division

Great Food provided by Chipotle

Media: Fuel TV, Surfline, Transworld Surf

Prizes from: Billabong, Globe, Hoven, Monster Energy Drink

Sign Up will be on the beach and there are Limited Entries, so get there early

Every Competitor receives a Billabong T - shirt

COME SHOW OCCY WHAT YOU GOT!

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HB Surf School Introduces Spring Break Surf Camps

Huntington Beach, CA) March 25, 2009 – The City of Huntington Beach and HB Surf School will be offering two surf camp sessions during Spring Break. The surf camps, run by Bill Sharp who heads the city’s Learn to Surf program, will run Monday – Friday, from 8:30 am – 11:30 am the week of April 6 - 10 and April 13 -17.

These one-week camps are designed to help advanced beginner/intermediate surfers take their skills to the next level. For those who have the basics down, this program will help improve overall paddling and board riding ability,=2 0master a variety of basic and advanced maneuvers, understand tides and swell, and learn important ocean safety. For those who desire to compete, competitive analysis and techniques will also be covered. There are no age restrictions but camp surfers should be proficient ocean swimmers.

Cost for the camp is $245 per person. Campers will receive a goodie bag and T-shirt and Del Taco lunch will be served on Friday.

The surf camp instructor is Bill Sharp, who also heads the Learn to Surf program for the City of Huntington Beach. Sharp, a former pro surfer from South Africa, has been coaching and teaching surfing for more than 30 years. He is the former coach of the South African National Surf team.

For more information about the camps, see The Sands community magazine online at www.surfcity-hb.org or email hbsurfschool@yahoo.com.

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HB Surf School - New Dates for Spring Camps

These one-week camps are designed to help advanced beginner/intermediate surfers take their skills to the next level. This program will help improve overall paddling and board riding ability, master a variety of basic and advanced maneuvers, understand tides and swell and learn important ocean safety. For those who desire to compete, competitive analysis and techniques will also be covered. Surfers must be 8 or older and be a proficient ocean swimmer. Camp meets at the Beach Service Center south side of the Pier. Equipment is available, but it is recommended that surfers practice on their own boards. Bring a towel, wetsuit, hat, sweatshirt, sunscreen, water and snacks. Sponsor gift packs handed out and Del Taco lunch served on Friday.

Here are the Dates:

8 - 18 years - Monday - Friday, April 6th - April 10th -------- 8:30 AM - 11 :30 AM

8 - 18 years - Monday - Friday, April 13th - April 17th -------- 8:30 AM - 11 :30 AM

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