December 18, 2009 - Surfing America, the National Governing Body for surfing in the United States, is pleased to announce the final selection of the PacSun USA Surf Team for the 2010 Quiksilver ISA World Junior Surfing Championships.  The 2010 ISA Juniors event will take place January 18-28 in Piha, New Zealand. 

What started out as a group of the twenty best Under-18 year old surfers in the mainland United States has been streamlined to the 12 who will actually travel and compete in the January event.

Four USA athletes will compete in each of the three divisions:  Boys Under 18, Boys Under 16, and Girls Under 18.  The 2010 PacSun USA Surf Team is as follows:

Boys Under 18

Conner Coffin

Evan Thompson

Evan Geiselman

Andrew Doheny

Boys Under 16

Kolohe Andino

Jake Halstead

Trevor Thornton

Parker Coffin

Girls Under 18

Courtney Conlogue

Lakey Peterson

Kaleigh Gilchrist

Taylor Pitz

California Milk Processor Board Signs on as Official Beverage of Surfing America and the PacSun USA Surf Team 

December 15, 2009 - Surfing America is pleased to announce the addition of the California Milk Processor Board (CMPB), creators of GOT MILK? as the Official Beverage Sponsor of Surfing America and the PacSun USA Surf Team. Already the presenting sponsor of the Surfing America Prime Surf Series for the best under 18 year old surfers in the nation, CMPB has committed additional funds to support all of Surfing America's programs including the Surfing America USA Championships presented by Verizon Wireless, the Surfing America Prime Series, and the PacSun USA Surf Team. "Milk and Surfing America are a perfect fit", says Surfing America Executive Director, Mike Gerard.  "What could be more wholesome and healthy for young surfers than milk?"

California Milk Processor Board Executive Director, Steve James, agrees. "We are pleased to be associated with an excellent program like Surfing America," said James.  "We see these amazing young athletes as the perfect advocates for milk.  We have always had the mothers in our court encouraging milk consumption, but we want the teens to choose milk when they go to a restaurant, the school cafeteria or a convenience store.  Milk builds strong bones and muscles that give these young surfers the strength and endurance they need to compete at the Surfing America level.  Plus, according to a recent Surfing Magazine article, drinking milk raises your "Core Score"!" 

"Words cannot express how excited we are to have the CMPB's support," added Gerard, "Milk makes perfect sense as a partner for Surfing America because it aligns directly with our values and with what Surfing America represents.  Surfing America has just expanded its nutritional and physical training program for athletes on the PacSun USA Surf Team--and the inclusion of GOT MILK? further underscores our commitment to the health and wellness of our young American athletes."

"Milk contains protein and minerals that help muscles rebuild after physical activity," said Surfing America's Nutrition and Fitness Program Director, Kevyn Dean MSPT, OCS.  "And milk remains the best way to get your daily bone-building dose of calcium.  Having GOT MILK? involved is great!  And we look forward to embracing all opportunities to promote the benefits of milk through our programming." 

Girls' Surf Brand Signs on as Official Sponsor of Surfing America and the PacSun USA Surf Team

December 14, 2009 - Surfing America is pleased to announce the addition of Gidget Worldwide as an Official Sponsor of Surfing America.  Gidget Worldwide has committed to a multi-year agreement, providing funds to support Surfing America's programs including the Surfing America USA Championships presented by Verizon Wireless, Surfing America Prime Surf Series and the PacSun USA Surf Team.

"We are excited to be a part of Surfing America," said Gidget Worldwide President, Victor Valles. "Their mission of encouraging, developing, and advancing the best young surfers in this country meshes perfectly with Gidget's.  We truly want to encourage girls to live more active, confident, joyful lives.  Our sponsorship of Surfing America, and other events such as the Triple Crown of Surfing Gidget Pro Sunset Beach, Western Surfing Association and Professional Longboard Association, help an entirely new generation of young women and girls to experience the wholesome fun that Gidget stood for way back when, right now in the 21st century."

The partnership with Gidget Worldwide includes a presence at the 9 Surfing America Prime events nationwide and at the Surfing America USA Championships presented by Verizon Wireless in June 2010.  "We are stoked that Gidget has stepped in to support the girls," said Surfing America Prime Series Director Greg Cruse, "They are active participants in our events, handing out swag and making pancakes.  They bring a great vibe to our events." 

"We are very pleased to have Gidget's support," said Surfing America Executive Director Mike Gerard, "The brand projects wholesome values in line with Surfing America's Mission; and their commitment to supporting the girls in action sports is impressive.  Gidget's addition to the Surfing America family is a perfect and welcome fit."

Huntington Beach, CA (Nov. 30, 2009) – Huntington Beach Pier, a traditional hotbed of California kneeboarding talent, will serve as the venue for the sixth annual Kneeboard Surfing USA Titles and Kneeboard Festival, January 29-30, 2010. 

The top 64 kneeboarders in the U.S. will compete in the Open Division.  In addition, the contest will include a Junior’s Division for those under 21 years of age and a Women’s division.  Registration will be available at www.ksusa.org

Huntington Beach’s Tom Backer is among the top-ranked Kneeboard competitors expected to be among the finalists.  Backer won the 2008 Kneeboard Surfing championships held at Oceanside Harbor (Australian Gavin Colman won the 2009 event held at Steamer Lane).

Huntington Beach is home to a large number of hard-core Kneeboarders who take considerable pride in their local breaks and the influence HB surfers and shapers have had on the evolution of the sport.  In addition to Backer, who’s been competing for many years, other top kneelos to come from the area include the legendary Bill Sharp, Bill Lerner (the only American to win a Kneeboarding World Title), and former U.S. Champs Phil Fein and Chris Conceico.

The 2010 Kneeboard Surfing U.S.A. Titles is open to the public.  Heats will run from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. weather and waves permitting.  An evening gathering will be held each night at Duke’s Huntington Beach. 

“Bringing this event to HB is a no-brainer,” said Don Harris, president of Kneeboard Surfing USA. “We’ll be in the backyard of the U.S. surf industry and there’s already a lot of buzz about it amongst the local kneelos.  For anyone connected with the U.S. Kneeboard community it’s a can’t-miss event.”

The event marks the sixth KSUSA Titles – all held in California.  KSUSA also hosted a highly successful World Titles in 2007. 

Sponsors of the Kneeboard Surfing U.S. Championships include:  Aleeda Wetsuits, Blast Hawaii, Bolsa Clothing, Brand ID, Duke’s, Electric Visual, Flashpoint Surfing, Freeline Design, Frog House, Gordon Biersch, Joel Mayer Surf Photography, Maxim Capital Advisors Inc., Ocean & Earth, Parkes Australia, Primo Beer, Skull Candy Headphones, Stay Covered, Steen Barnes Photography, Surftech, Stonefish Skegs, Tide Has Turned and Viper Swim Fins.

Established in 2003, Kneeboard Surfing USA is dedicated to promoting the sport of Kneeboard Surfing through competitions, kneelo gatherings and other activities.