Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Pro Longboard contest and events Nov. 14-15 in Oceanside

The Professional Longboard Association (PLA) is a professional surfing association committed and focused on bringing longboarding to the fore front of the surfing and action sports industries. In 2009, the PLA has become an Official Qualifying Series in the ASP Longboarding Division, and will run 5 ASP sanctioned Professional Men and Women events in Southern California.
Event locations include Oceanside, Calif.

WHAT: PLA Men’s and Women’s Pro Champion, as well as a North America Men and Women Longboard Champion. The PLA has also created events and activities surrounding the Pro Contest.

1. Surf Expo in the Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre

2. Live Music all weekend

3. Surfboard Demos

4. Raffles
a. Surfboards (T-Patterson, Flynn, and Trident SUP board)
b. Skate Gear
c. Surf Clothing
d. Wetsuits
e. Surf Accessories

5. Beach Cleanup Saturday, 10-2

6. PLA BBQ on Sunday for all participants

7. Awards Ceremony on Oceanside Pier Amphitheatre stage

WHEN: Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 14-15, 2009

1. Saturday, Nov 14, Amateur contest in conjunction with the Pro Division. Divisions will include Men’s Open and Women’s Open only.

2. Sunday, Nov 15, Stand Up Paddle race, with Purse Prize to the top 3 finishers in each of the 3 divisions (12’6”, 14’, Unlimited). Men’s and Women’s Divisions.

WHERE: Beaches at Oceanside Pier, Oceanside, Calif.

Background: Registrations for the SURF RACE and AMATEUR CONTEST are available on the PLA website http://www.surfpla.com/

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I just want too take some time out thank the active members for doing what you do and make this community great im a long time reader and first time poster so i just wanted to say thanks.

Mickie said...

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Many happy waves to you in the coming year!