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, a 5K run, skateboarding, skimboarding and other activities. A second oceanfront area will feature a twin tube skate park hosted by Vans. Beachfront entertainment by local and national artists adds to the fun.
2009 East Coast Surfing Championships:
- Dates: August 27 - 30, 2009
- Location: Virginia Beach Oceanfront
- Competitors: Hundreds of amateur surfers are expected to compete with many of the top-ranked male and female division surfers for an improved ranking on the amateur circuit or a coveted spot in ECSC history.
- Event Schedule: See the 2009 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.
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