The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) will present their final regular-season contest at Pinetrees in Hanalei Bay, February 26-27 (alternate dates, March 5-6), starting at 8 a.m. Hawai‘i’s best, young amateur surfers will be jockeying for final points to qualify
The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) will present their final regular-season contest at Pinetrees in Hanalei Bay, February 26-27 (alternate dates, March 5-6), starting at 8 a.m.
Hawai‘i’s best, young amateur surfers will be jockeying for final points to qualify for the year-end state regional contest in March.
And for the first time, Kaua‘i surfers will be on their home turf at states.
Kaua‘i will be hosting the its first state championship event in March, also at Pinetrees. Three days of solid competition will then name the top winners of the state titles.
All competitors who have gained enough points after the state championship regional, will then receive an invitation to compete at the California National Contest in June 2005.
Hawai‘i traditionally plays a major role in these national contests, sending the best to compete for the national title.
The NSSA is the most prestigious amateur surfing organization in the nation. The NSSA national contests have been called the draft for the pros, sponsors from the industry flock to this event to select the brightest stars.
Well-known local professional surfers Andy and Bruce Irons, Rochelle Ballard, and Kalani Robb, all worked their way through the ranks of the NSSA, winning national titles.
Come enjoy a day in the sun and watch as Hawai‘i’s young and talented surfers battle in the points race.
Interested surfers may pick up entries at Progressive Expressions, Nukumoi Surf Company, and Hanalei Surf Company.
