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<\/p>\nBILLABONG PRESENTS THE COASTAL EDGE
\nSTEEL PIER CLASSIC & SURF ART EXPORT<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
0th Annual Event Supports VA Gentlemen Foundation
\n(VIRGINIA BEACH, VA \u2013 April 10, 2013) \u2013 Billabong presents the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic and Surf Art Expo this Memorial Day Weekend, May 25-27 in Virginia Beach, Va,
\naccording to the Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF), the producers and organizers of the Steel
\nPier Classic (SPC).<\/p>\n
Both the professional Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s longboard contests will offer cash purses,
\nincluding a $5,000 men\u2019s division; the women\u2019s purse will be announced closer to the event. In
\naddition, a $5,000 Men\u2019s pro shortboard contest will be part of the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor 10 years, surfers and fans have come to expect the high caliber competition,
\nunsurpassed judging and unique community spirit at this event,\u201d said Mary Knight, president of
\nthe Virginia Longboard Federation (VLF). \u201cFrom year one we were committed to those
\nprinciples and after a decade, it\u2019s still what the Steel Pier Classic is known for.\u201d”We consider the Coastal Edge Steel Pier Classic & Surf Art Expo presented by
\nBillabong as the kick-off to the summer surf season in Virginia Beach,\u201d said D. Nachnani,
\npresident of local surf wear retailer Coastal Edge. \u201cLocal fans, competitors and returning visitors
\nknow that this event drips salt water.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year will take on a whole new flavor with the cast of personalities who\u2019ll be
\nattending,\u201d said Ken Hunt, mid-Atlantic sales representative for Billabong\/RVCA\/VZ brands.
\nNames like surf artist Andy Davis; riders Jason \u201cWee Man\u201d Acuna, Mark \u201cOccy\u201d Occhilupo and
\nKeala Kennely, Ford Archbold and surfboard craftsman Alex Knost will be here, Hunt said.
\n\u201cIt\u2019ll be unmatched by any East Coast action sports event this year.\u201d<\/p>\n
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annual CE Steel Pier Classic, add one
\nMore than 400 amateur and professional surfers from all over the United States are expected to compete in this three-day surfing contest; pro division surfers in Men\u2019s and Women\u2019s Longboard and Men\u2019s shortboard will compete for prize purse.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event supports the Virginia Gentleman Foundation\u2019s charitable works in the community, including the building of \u201cCamp Grom,\u201d a camp that will serve special needs children and disabled veterans.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor 10 years, Longboard Federation volunteers, the surfers and their families and friends have celebrated the roots of surfing through art and sport,\u201d Knight said. This year, \u201cCoastal Edge and Billabong are strong supporters of this Memorial Day tradition.\u201d Other key sponsors this year include: clothing manufacturer RVCA, and sunglass brand VonZipper (VZ).<\/p>\n
Details for this year\u2019s Steel Pier Classic weekend:
\nDATES: Saturday May 25 through Monday, May 27, 2013
\nTIMES: Vendors\/Surfing starts at 7:30 a.m.; Art show activities begin at 10 a.m.
\nActivities continue until 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Monday, until 5 p.m.<\/p>\n
SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS: Appearances and Autograph sessions scheduled to appear: famed surf artist Andy Davis; VZ rider, Jason \u201cWee Man\u201d Acuna from \u201cJackass\u201d movie and TV; Billabong team riders: former world champ, Mark \u201cOccy\u201d Occhilupo and Keala Kennely, star of the film \u201cBlue Crush\u201d; RVCA surfer Ford Archbold; pro surfer\/shaper\/musician, Alex Knost. Saturday\/Times: 1:30 p.m. Tandem Surfing: this returning amateur event is a real crowd-pleaser Days\/Times TBA. Billabong Tow-at (watercraft assisted big air wave jumps) “Battle Royale” schedule TBA both will be signing autographs at the main surfing area. SUP \u2013 Stand-up Paddle Surf competition and SUP race continues to be a HUGE growing sport; schedule TBA Hawaiian Dancers — Copeland Mills School of the Arts performs traditional dances Sunday May 26, 1:30 p.m., in front of the surf scaffolding Billabong GromFest\u2014 Saturday, May 25, 11:30 a.m. special under 12 years surfer division (free entry but limited to 125 entries; every participant will receive a free Billabong Lycra jersey)<\/p>\n
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10th annual CE Steel Pier Classic, add two
\nHawaiian-style Paddle Out scheduled for Noon on Memorial Day, Monday May 27. This traditional ceremony is held annually at SPC honors fallen US soldiers of ongoing military operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere.<\/p>\n
EVENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. No admission fee for spectators; contestant fees for each surf division entered (surfing entry deadlines: May 22, 5 p.m.) Works of art, food, refreshments and T-shirts for sale to public.<\/p>\n
SURF ART EXPO\u2014In 2008, a surf art component was added to the Steel Pier Classic and the event officially became known as the Steel Pier Classic & Surf Art Expo. Now in its sixth year, this unique art show produced by local sponsorship agency Sponsorships Unlimited features the creations of professional artists like Matt Haddaway, Lisa Ashinoff, Ed Obermeyer, Paul Emig, Reba McConnell along the boardwalk near the First Street Jetty at the Oceanfront.<\/p>\n
On the beach, an art show showcasing the creative works of students in every Virginia Beach high school is now twice as large as in past years. Corporate sponsors are supporting the student art show component.
\nEach Virginia Beach high school enters a team to design a blank pair of Vans shoes; a best design is selected and the winning school\/team receives a trophy and gift certificates.<\/p>\n
RVCA is known for uniquely combining art, music and fashion. The RVCA Art Pavilion will showcase the student art show where young artists will have their creations voted on by their peers on Saturday, May 25. The school with the winning entry receives a hand-shaped surfboard from Alex Knost, and the winning student artist will receive a RVCA prize pack. All winners will be recognized at an \u201call-ages\u201d concert performance that evening at the Jewish Mother at Hilltop and featuring Alex Knost\u2019s band, \u201cTomorrow\u2019s Tulips.\u201d
\nThe VLF is a nonprofit organization. Proceeds from this annual event will support the Virginia Gentlemen Foundation. www.vagentlemen.com
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\nVisit http:\/\/www.virginialongboardfederation.com\/ For more information, entry forms, and a schedule of events.
\nFor Coastal Edge, stop by the beach superstore, 316 21st Street and Arctic Avenue, Virginia Beach, or visit: http:\/\/www.coastaledge.com.
\nFor the Surf Art Expo, go to www.vbsurfartexpo.com or contact Sponsorships Unlimited at 757-222-2355. The Surf Art Expo is takes place on the boardwalk during the surf competition and is all about the surf, the ocean, and the beach. Local surf artists and artisans are featured in all mediums, such as painting, sculpture, metalwork, jewelry, photography, furniture, woodwork, and surfboard shaping<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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