T&C Surf/Surfer Magazine Grom Contest 2012
YOUTH SURF CONTEST
PERPETUATES SURFING STOKE
2012 CONTEST RESULTS
HONOLULU (April 2, 2012) - T&C Surf
is stoked to announce the 15th Annual T&C Surf / Surfer MagazineGrom Contest
presented by Genki Sushi. Join the T&C ohana May 19-20 at
Queen's surf break in Waikiki for a weekend full of surf,
fun and sun.
The event gives surfers age 12 and younger the
opportunity to compete at one of the South Shore's
premier surf breaks. Groms take to the waves at Queen's surf break
in the shadow of the legendary Duke Kahanamoku statue
at Kuhio Beach. T&C Surf 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 eligible.
"The Grom event is an annual highlight for me,"
says Craig Sugihara, president and founder of T&C
Surf. "After 40 years in the surf industry, I never
tire of seeing the pure stoke on a kid's face when they catch a
wave. I've shared this love with my sons and my grandchildren and
consider it an honor to bring this contest to many more keiki who
love the waves as much as we do."
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 and as far away
as Australia 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 and 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, title sponsor of the event. "None of Surfer
Magazine's partnerships brings us more pride than the T&C
Surf/Surfer Magazine Grom Contest," says Jeremy Schluntz, associate
publisher of Surfer Magazine. "We're honored to be part of a contest
that is all about fun, family and the love of surfing. The T&C
crew puts on a truly unique event for the kids and it's one that we
look forward to every year."
Adults can also get in on the fun by signing up
for the "FreeSurf Magazine Expression Session" on Sunday afternoon.
Grown-ups join keiki in a special adult/child tandem surf event
that gives them the opportunity to share the waves family
style.
"We are super proud to be invited back to
participate in the T&C Surf Grom Contest for the fifth year,"
says Mike Latronic, publisher of FreeSurf Magazine.
"Our Expression Session will once again highlight the special bond
that ocean-loving families share. These ohana exemplify that the
most precious times in life are those spent together."
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/grom12 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
15th Annual T&C Surf/Surfer Magazine
Grom Contest
Date
May 19-20, 2012
Location
Queen's surf break - Kuhio Beach, Waikiki
Entries
Available at all T&C Surf locations, online at
TCSurf.com/grom12 or on Facebook (keyword Grom Contest)
Deadline for $25
entry
Must be received by Friday, May 13, 2011
- Lunch courtesy of Genki Sushi
- Snacks from Enza Apple Co.
- Hydration compliments of Naked Juice
- FREE event 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) (9-10 years old)
Girls longboard
(6-8 years old) (9-10 years old)
Boys & girls bodyboard
(6-8 years old) (9-10 years old)
Boys & Girls Kokua Division
(3-6 years old) parent assisted, short or
longboard
Posted
Tuesday, 3 April 2012