SURFERS WORLDWIDE UNITE TO CELEBRATE THE FIFTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SURFING DAY<\/p>\n
Over 100 Events Scheduled To Take Place Globally on June 20<\/p>\n
On June 20, 2009, surfers globally will wax their boards, paddle out and catch waves in honor of International Surfing Day presented by Monster Energy.<\/p>\n
Founded five years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation.\u201cWe are really excited to be celebrating International Surfing Day\u2019s five year anniversary,\u201d says Laura Mazzarella, Surfrider Foundation\u2019s Marketing Manager. \u201cThe success and growth since the first celebration is phenomenal, and we look forward to continue growing and raising awareness in the years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
In addition to over 100 coastal events taking place worldwide, various International Surfing Day sponsors will be hosting special \u201cchallenges,\u201d that will allow the public to compete for prizes through various activities. In celebration of ISD\u2019s 5th anniversary, there will be five on-site challenges: You Tube Challenge: Best ISD Influence Video, Most Unique Piece of Trash, Best Trash Sculpture, Costume Party: Best Costume While Riding a Wave, and Most Spots Surfed on ISD: Photo and\/or Video Contest. ISD prize sponsorships will be announced shortly.<\/p>\n
For more information on International Surfing Day, including challenges, events and participating chapters, please go to www.intlsurfingday.com.<\/p>\n
About SURFING Magazine<\/p>\n
Founded in 1964, SURFING Magazine is the global leader in coverage of progressive, international and competitive surfing. As the official magazine of the National Scholastic Surfing Association and the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, SURFING continues to showcase Generation Now and the generations of the future. SURFING\u2019s unique properties include International Surfing Day and Shaper of the Year. SURFING publishes 12 issues per year as well as the annual Swimsuit Special.<\/p>\n
COMPETE, SURF, CREATE FOR A GOOD CAUSE<\/p>\n
International Surfing Day Announces Challenges and Prizes<\/p>\n
In celebration of International Surfing Day\u2019s 5th anniversary on June 20, Surfrider Foundation chapters and other ocean lovers around the world will be holding three on-site challenges to get beach-goers creating, surfing and competing: Costume Party: Best Costume While Riding a Wave, Most Spots Surfed on ISD: Photo and\/or Video Contest, and the Butt Challenge: How Many Cigarette Butts You Can Collect in an Hour.<\/p>\n
In addition, ISD \u201cchallenge\u201d sponsors are hosting a variety of activities ranging from filmmaking, to beach cleanups, to art and surf contests. This year, \u201cchallenges\u201d and prizes are sponsored by Electric, Ocean Minded, Matix, DVS, O\u2019Neill, Reef, Sector Nine, Globe, Vans, Volcom, Body Glove, Patagonia, Billabong, Quiksilver, Rip Curl, Ecousable and DaKine.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are very excited to continue the tradition of incorporating \u2018challenges\u2019 into International Surfing Day,\u201d says SURFING Magazine\u2019s editor-in-chief Travis Ferre. \u201cThe \u2018challenges\u2019 are a great way for people to get involved and be creative all while giving back to a good cause, our oceans.\u201d<\/p>\n
Founded five years ago by the Surfrider Foundation and Surfing Magazine, International Surfing Day, presented by Monster Energy, unites surfers from around the world in celebration of the sport of surfing. As is tradition with the annual holiday, surfers will do their part to give back to our oceans, waves and beaches through various organized events such as clean-ups and restoration projects courtesy of the Surfrider Foundation.<\/p>\n
For more information on International Surfing Day, including challenges, events and participating chapters, please go to www.intlsurfingday.com.<\/p>\n
The Surfrider Foundation
\nis a non-profit grassroots environmental organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of our world\u2019s oceans, waves and beaches. Now in its 25th year, the Surfrider Foundation has grown from a small group of dedicated surfers in Malibu, California to a global movement made up of over 50,000 members and 90 chapters worldwide. For more information visit us at www.surfrider.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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