PRESS RELEASE
The Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF) is pleased to announce the 6th Annual Steel Pier Classic Surfing Contest and Surf Art Expo to take place Memorial Day Weekend (May 23-25, 2009) at the Virginia Beach Oceanfront, First Street Jetty, presented by Freedom Surf Shop. This annual charity event will raise money for The Virginia Beach Noblemen. The three day event celebrates the roots of surfing and will feature Longboard and Shortboard Pro divisions with a cash purse, amateur divisions, Stand Up Paddle and the Club Challenge. Over 300 surfers from all over the United States are expected to attend. In honor of our Fallen Soldiers killed in combat, the VLF will hold a true Hawaiian Paddle out at noon on Monday, May 25th. The local Military community will be joining the surfers to honor those Hero’s memory. The VLF, who are “Partners in Education” with the City of Virginia Beach will feature the Student Art Show on the Beach. Local area High School Students will be competing for first place in this annual show. Students from Princess Anne High School along with the VLF will produce the show. The VLF and local agency Sponsorships Unlimited are pleased to present the Surf Art Expo along the boardwalk for the second year. Artists from across the nation will feature surfing themed art. Saturday May 23rd party at Kokamos 8 p.m., featuring local beach band “Ray and the Ultraviolet’s”. Festivities continue Sunday night, May 24th with the Virginia premier of the Mikey DeTemple’s new surfing flick “Picaresque” , showing at 7:30 p.m. on the beach, featuring the band “BLORR” live. The memory of former Virginian Pilot Sports Writer, Danielle Roach will be honored at the awards ceremony with the presentation of the “Danielle Roach Sportsmanship Award”.
For more information, entry forms, and a schedule of events visit www.virginialongboardfederation.com or contact Mary Knight at 757-409-1363. Applications are also available at Freedom Surf Shop, 1361 Laskin Road, Va. Beach. For more information on the Surf Art Expo contact Sponsorships Unlimited at 757-222-2355 or go to www.vbsurfartexpo.com
Categories: Board Sports, Boating, Bodyboarding, bodysurfing & Skimboarding, Fundraiser and/or Volunteer, Kayak, Canoe & Rafting, Kiteboard, Powerboat, PWC, Sailing, Surfing & SUP, Wakeboard & Tubing, Water skiing, Windsurf & Sailboard
DEAR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF SAVE THE WAVES
This week YOU have the chance to actively oppose offshore oil drilling on our coast. The Department of the Interior’s Secretary Ken Salazar is holding a public comment hearing this Thursday, April 16, at the UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center in San Francisco. Government officials are seriously considering lifting the moratorium on offshore oil drilling in the United States. We strongly encourage you to come to this Thursday’s hearings and protect your local coastline from oil! Numerous citizen groups are holding a rally at the event and we need your presence to say no to offshore oil and yes to renewable energy.
In addition, if you would like to get more involved, there will be a pre-rally at the Sports Basement (1590 Bryant Street, San Francisco) on Wednesday, April 15 from 6 -9 PM. Come meet with others opposed to offshore drilling and screen print your own custom protest shirt with the San Fran-psycho crew.
Learn more and get directions to Thursday’s public hearing in San Francisco at www.nottheanswer.org
If you cannot attend Thursday’s hearing please submit to the U.S. Department of Interior your written comments opposing offshore oil drilling at www.mms.gov
WHAT:
Public hearing on proposed new oil drilling and rally
WHERE:
UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center
Robertson Auditorium
1675 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA
WHEN:
April 16, 2009
8 AM – 8 PM
WHY:Â STOP OFFSHORE DRILLING!
Thanks again for your help, Your friends at Save The Waves
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