Surfrider Foundation partners with National Surf League

San Clemente, CA, The Surfrider Foundation announced today that it has signed on as the official non-profit partner of the National Surf League. The two organizations have agreed to work to promote environmental stewardship of beaches and coastlines through the National Surf League’s upcoming Quiksilver California Cup Series.

Unlike the man-on-man, multi-day format of traditional surf contests, the California Cup series utilizes a revolutionary contest format called “The Game,” which pits teams of surfers from one country or region against teams from visiting areas. Because The Game takes place over a relatively short time period, typically three hours, the action is fast paced and includes elements of strategy.

This year’s California Cup Series kicks off April 6th at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, and runs through May, with subsequent contests taking place in Oceanside, Leo Carillo, C-Street and Huntington Beach.

“We are thrilled to be partnered with the National Surf League for this year’s Quiksilver California Cup,” says Surfrider Foundation’s Marketing Director, Matt McClain. “This is a great opportunity for communities to come out and root for their team, as well as find out how to protect their local beaches through involvement with the Surfrider Foundation.”

The Foundation anticipates using each one of the contest stops as an opportunity for local chapters and activists to educate fans and spectators on the various threats to local beaches and to garner support for specific campaigns within the region.

“The National Surf League is excited to be working with the Surfrider Foundation in supporting our community by using the California Cup to raise awareness of beach and coastal issues,” said NSL President and Founder Brad Gerlach.

For more information on the National Surf League and the 2005 Quiksilver California Cup, go to www.nslgame.com 

The Surfrider Foundation is a non-profit grassroots organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of our world’s oceans, waves and beaches. Founded in 1984 by a handful of visionary surfers, the Foundation now maintains over 40,000 members and 60 chapters across the United States and Puerto Rico, with international affiliates in Australia, Europe, Japan and Brazil. For more information or to join the Surfrider Foundation, go to www.surfrider.org

Source: Global Surf News

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