2013 Otter Rock and Roll Youth Surf Contest

2013 Otter Rock and Roll Youth Surf Contest

It's almost time for the 2013 Otter Rock and Roll Youth Surf Contest!

Registration is now open for the event on June 15th at Devil's Punchbowl State Park (Otter Rock) near Newport. The contests is open only to surfers 18 and under. Space is limited to 10 entrants per age and gender bracket, and 50 total surfers for this event, so be sure to sign up soon. There's also a Parent/Child event that is limited to 20 contestants.

It is a great family friendly event to celebrate International Surfing Day, a simple way for people all over the world to celebrate the lifestyle and activity of surfing.

Here is the general information for you:

WHERE: Otter Rock/Devil’s Punchbowl State Park

WHEN: Saturday, June 15, 2013, 8 A.M.—4 P.M. Pre-Registration -$20 online at www.otterrockandroll.com by June 14th **Beach Registration – $35, closes at 8:00 A.M. on June 15th, No exceptions! ** FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: oregon@surfrider.org, or visit: www.otterrockandroll.com

We're going to support our local shop groms Ronnie, Aiden and Keenan at the event. Wish them luck if you see them at Otter Rock, or working at the shop in the next couple of weeks before the event!

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