Performance Paddling Hosts Junior Pro Contest Fiesta

Kristi Page will be coming all the way from Australia to attend the Inaugual Performance paddling Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta.

HUNTINGTON BEACH, California - The Inaugural Performance Paddling Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta presented by Ocean Minded is an event not to be missed. Tune in LIVE to watch an event that is the first of it’s kind as the world’s top youth SUP athletes, and many first time sup surf competitors converge on Bolsa Chica State Beach in the city of Huntington Beach on May 5, 2013.

This all youth event will feature the first ever “kids only” surf race sanctioned by the World Paddle Association, along with a Junior Pro Sup Surf Invitational and age group sup surfing competition for 17 and under. With seven divisions for both sup surfing and racing, there will be lots of competition and great prizes to win. The technical surf sprint race format will make for lots of exciting action.  Some of the sports top pros will be on hand to encourage athletes through the course including Brandi Baksic, who is the Head Race Official.

The highlighted Junior Pro Invitational will feature athletes from Australia, Maui,Oahu, Oregon, Florida, and California. These specially selected athletes will be surfing for a chance to win their share of a $5000 cash prize purse and title of Junior Pro Champion.

Performance Paddling’s, Candice Appleby, couldn’t be more pleased with the event. “This event is a dream come true. My first surf contest ever, was the “Jericho Poppler Kid’s for Clean Waves” at Bolsa Chica, 18 years ago. To be able to put on an event there for kids is really special.” Candice also adds, “Having Ocean Minded as our presenting sponsor is the ultimate icing on the cake. Ocean Minded was my first sponsor since I was 13, so to have their support, and in such a huge way, is amazing. It’s really important to share the Ocean Minded message with the younger generations and this event will do just that.”

Ocean Minded is excited about the event as well.  "We are extremely proud to be the presenting sponsor of the Performance Paddling Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta", stated Ocean Minded's Marketing Director, Bob Tanner.  "Performance Paddling has shown a continual commitment to stand-up paddling, with an emphasis on the sport's youth, and we think it's phenomenal that they have put together a world class event for these elite junior athletes.  Ocean Minded looks forward to being on-hand for this one-of-a-kind authentic event and continuing to support the stand-up community, which Performance Paddling plays such a large role in," finished Tanner.

Just as Bolsa Chica was the location of Candice Appleby’s first surfing contest, the SUP Fiesta will be the site of many young sup athletes first sup surfing contest as well. This will also be the first sup race through waves for many young competitors. The finest crew of SUP enthusiasts will be assembled to help every child succeed, and most importantly have fun.

Celebrity Sup judges, announcers, and volunteers will be on hand to encourage the youngsters and to celebrate their performances throughout the day. A Pro Expression Session will feature: Brennan Rose, Dave Boehne, Colin McPhillips, Chuck Patterson, Kody Kerbox, Candice Appleby, and a few other surprises.

Confirmed Junior Pro SUP Surfing Invitees Include:
Guys: Riggs Napoleon (Oahu), Tucker Ingalls (California), Ridge Lenny (Maui),Noah Yap (Maui), Giorgio Gomez (Florida), Fisher Grant (Florida), Kai McPhillips(California), Jack Warner (California), and a few more to be confirmed.
Girls: Kristi Page (Australia), Vanina Walsh (Oahu), Izzi Gomez (Florida), ShelbySchweitzer (Maui), Lara Clayton (Maui), Fiona Wylde (Oregon), Alleanna Clark(California)

“We are really stoked to have Kristi Page coming out all the way from Australia,” explains Performance Paddling’s Anthony Vela. “As well as all the kids comingfrom Hawaii and Florida”, he continues, “There are some really excited locals as well.” ·Tucker Ingalls, Naish Team Rider, considers himself lucky. ·He said, “I’m lucky, I live in Santa Barbara, so I consider So-Cal and this event, to be in my backyard”,says Tucker.

Live HD Webcast:

The Performance Paddling Junior Pro & Youth SUP Fiesta presented by Ocean Minded will feature a live HD Webcast brought to you by Supconnect. With multiple-camera angles, instant replays, slow motion replays, and Live interviews; the crew from Supconnect have taken SUP Webcasts to the next level. With supconnect on board, the world will also get to see just how these kids are taking their SUP skills to the next level. ·When asked about having his heats streamed Live in HD, Tucker Ingallsresponded, “Having the event online is a great opportunity to share with other family members and friends what I am doing and how much fun I am having.”·That’s what this event is all about; kid’s having fun competing, watching and enjoying a fun day of Stand Up Paddling. ·

Check out the Junior Pro SUP Fiesta Event Page and learn more about this exciting day. Beyond the competition in the water, there are a few special features including; the “OceanMinded” Essay contest, Report card improvement contest, Overall Performance awards, raffles, beach clean-ups and a sportsmanship award.

Final Items:

All proceeds of this event go to Standup for the Cure who will donate the fundsto the Orange County Affiliate of Susan G Komen for the Cure of Breast Cancer.

Don’t forget to bring your sombreros, because this Sup Fiesta is the Cinco de Mayo celebration not to be missed.

Register your child today at the Performance Paddling Website.  There will be no beach entries.

Thank you to all the sponsors:

Oceanminded.com
Quickbladepaddles.com
Indoboard.com
Mauijim.com
Sweetwaterwear.com
Worldpaddleassociation.com
SurftechSup.com
BoardworksSup.com
Infinitysurf.com
Onitpro.com
Victorykoredry.com

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