T&C Surf is stoked to announce the 16th
Annual T&C Surf / Surfer Magazine Grom Contest presented by
Chili's Grill & Bar. Join the T&C ohana May 18-19 at
Queen's surf break in Waikiki for a weekend full of surf,
fun and sun.
The event gives inspiring surfers age 12 and
younger the opportunity to compete at one of
the South Shore's premier surf breaks. Groms take on the
waves at Queen's surf break in the shadow of the legendary Duke
Kahanamoku statue at Kuhio Beach in Waikiki.
T&C Surf and Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, our non-profit
partner, produces the event each year to introduce young surfers to
the world of competitive surfing in a less-intense setting. Only
surfers age 12 and younger who are not ranked in NSSA or HASA
standings are may compete. We are anticipating more than 300
entries for this year's contest.
"Each year we look forward to sharing the stoke
of surfing with a new batch of kids. Our focus is on
providing an opportunity for those kids that do not regularly
compete and give them a chance to gain some experience and feel the
thrill of competition. It all about fun!" says Craig
Sugihara, president and founder of T&C Surf. "This
year no NSSA, HASA or other competitive surfers will be eligible to
participate. We think this is a positive development, as there are
many contests out there for surfers who focus their energy on
competing. Our goal as always is to share the stoke of surfing with
as many people as possible and bring family and friends together
for a fun weekend of surfing."
The contest has grown so popular that T&C
Surf added a kokua division last year for keiki ages 3 -6 years
old. The division maxed out and organizers expect the same this
year. Adults are allowed in the line-up during these heats to help
little ones catch waves. It gives the youngest of surfers the
opportunity to take part in a contest with some extra support from
a grown-up. The addition of a kokua division follows an increase in
divisions for girls over the past several years. T&C Surf now
offers three age groups for girls in both shortboard and longboard
divisions.
The expanded offerings bring parents, uncles,
aunties and kids from across the island chain
to Waikiki Beach for a full weekend at the ocean.
The fun kicks off Saturday with preliminary heats in three
divisions for boys and girls: shortboard, longboard and bodyboard
(schedule is subject to change). Passing the time between heats,
kids enjoy beach games with opportunities to score prizes from
their favorite surf brands. Before the sun sets, the top young
surfers will advance to the finals on Sunday.
Kids also get stoked about being in the
spotlight of Surfer Magazine, the shared title sponsor of the
event. Many of Hawaii's notable surfers, who now grace the
pages of surf magazines worldwide, got their start at this grom
contest.
"Surfer Magazine is once again proud to partner
with T&C for the 2013 Grom Contest! We at Surfer
know how much the kids look forward to this special event each year
and how much fun everyone in attendance has!
Craig and Linda Sugihara and the entire T&C crew are
helping make memories that the groms will carry with them for years
to come. Can't wait for the event"! - Jeremy
Schluntz, Associate Publisher of Surfer Magazine. "The
crew at T&C Surf creates an experience that kids will remember
for the rest of their lives. No other surf competition in the
islands celebrates having fun and healthy competition the way they
do."
Adults can also get in on the fun by signing up
for the FreeSurf Magazine Expression Session. Grown-ups join keiki
in a special adult/child tandem surf event that gives them the
opportunity to share the waves family style.
"There are so many surf events in Hawaii.
We have been historically picky about when we get involved," says
Mike Latronic, publisher of FreeSurf Magazine. "T&C Surf's Grom
contest highlights that special bond that ocean-loving families
share. We are honored to be invited back to participate in the
event"
The Expression Session is open to all adults
and children (under age 5). On-site entry is free (limited to 10
entries) and prizes and trophies are awarded to the top three
teams.
The event wraps up with the final heats on
Sunday, where the top six in each division receive trophies and
prize packs filled with surf products from event sponsors and the
opportunity to win one of two custom T&C Surf boards.
The Board Stories film crew will be on-site to
capture all the action in the water for a segment on Board Stories
TV this summer.
Entry forms are available at all T&C Surf
locations, online at TCSurf.com/grom13 and on Facebook (keyword
Grom Contest). A portion of the proceeds from contest T-shirt sales
will be donated to the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii. The public
can call 808-483-8710 for more information.
Title
16th Annual T&C Surf/Surfer Magazine Grom
Contest
Date
May
18-19, 2012
Location
Queen's surf break
- Kuhio Beach, Waikiki
Entries
Available at
all T&C Surf locations,
online at www.TCSurf.com/grom13
or on Facebook (keyword Grom Contest)
Deadline for $25 entry
Must be received by
Friday, May 10, 2013
- Lunch courtesy of Chili's Grill & Bar
- Hydration compliments of Naked Juice
- FREE contest T-shirt from T&C Surf
- Goodie bag from product sponsors
Divisions
Boys shortboard
(6-8 years old) (9-10 years old) (11-12 years
old)
Girls shortboard
(6-8 years old) (9-10 years old) (11-12 years
old)
Boys longboard
(6-8 years old) (9-12 years old)
Girls longboard
(6-8 years old) (9-12 years old)
Boys & girls bodyboard
(6-8 years old) (9-12 years old)
Boys & Girls Kokua Division
(3-6 years old) parent assisted, short or
longboard
Posted
Saturday, 6 April 2013