Description:
The East Coast Surfing Championships, North America's oldest running surfing competition and the second oldest continuously-run surfing competition in the world according to event organizers, is held annually at Virginia Beach, Virginia. The event, which originally grew from a casual party for teenagers in Gilgo Beach, New York during the summer of 1961, has evolved into a four day celebration of surfing, beach sports, entertainment and more.In addition to the featured surfing competitions, hundreds of festival visitors enjoy other sports including beach volleyball and a 5K run, plus exhibitions showcasing BMX, skateboarding and skimboarding. Beachfront entertainment by local and national artists adds to the fun.
2008 East Coast Surfing Championships:
- Dates: August 20 - 24, 2008
- Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Competitors: More than 100 male and female professional surfers from around the world are expected to compete for cash prizes, as well as several hundred amateur surfers competing for top ranking on the amateur circuit or a coveted spot in ECSC history.
- Event Schedule: See the 2008 ECSC Event Schedule.
- Additional Information: ECSC Web Site - Information may be subject to change, therefore be sure to confirm all details at the ECSC Web Site before making your final plans.
