June 10, 2013
Ocean City, MD, June 11, 2013 – The Eastern Surfing Association (ESA) announced today that MaryAnn Mangiacapre has resigned from her role as Competition Director of the organization. The Competition Committee will assume her responsibilities on an interim basis while the organization contemplates the need for a replacement.
“It has been an honor to be a part of the ESA family for so many years,” says Mangiacapre. “I am stepping down so that I can enjoy more time with my own family and allow for a more diverse role in supporting the growth and progression of East Coast surfing. I will continue to stay involved in my local surf community and look forward to helping sustain quality surfing events along the coast.”
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Posted in ESA News, Surfing News | Tagged amateur surfing, Eastern Surfing Association, ESA, Michelle Sommers, stand up paddleboard, Surfer Magazine, Surfing America |
June 6, 2013
Congratulations to videographer Pete Milnes and surfer Addison Miles on winning the first round of ESA and GoPro’s Video Contest!
Now you can win a GoPro Hero camera! Round two begins June 7, 2013 and runs through July 19, 2013. Click here for full details and contest rules.
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May 23, 2013
Surfing America is pleased to announce that a limited number of slots are available to ESA competitors in Longboard and Shortboard divisions (18 & over), and SUP divisions (all ages) for the 2013 Surfing America Championships to be held at Church Beach, San Onofre State Beach, and Lower Trestles, June 14 to 22. The deadline to request a slot for this event is Friday May 31. Click here for more information.
Any ESA member/competitor who competed in the ESA’s 2013 Regionals may submit a request for available slots to info@surfesa.org. Slots are limited and will be available to ESA competitors on a first come, first serve basis.
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May 21, 2013
The Eastern Surfing Association held its 2013 Northeast Regional Surfing Championships in Sea Isle City, New Jersey this past weekend, showcasing the best amateur surfers from New England, New York, New Jersey and also the Great Lakes.
“The contest was so much fun,” said ESA Executive Director Michelle Sommers. “Although the waves were pretty small, they remained consistent throughout the event and the competitors put on a fantastic show. The local businesses and South Jersey surf community really came out to support the ESA. It was nice to bring our event to an area affected by Hurricane Sandy to help support the local economy, and Sea Isle City really pulled out the stops to show the ESA a good time!”
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May 14, 2013
The Eastern Surfing Association held its 2013 Mid-Atlantic Regional Surfing Championships in Ocean City, Maryland this past weekend, showcasing the best amateur surfing in the region.
“It was an exciting contest,” said ESA Executive Director Michelle Sommers. “We had great weather and consistent surf throughout the entire event. The competitors, some of whom drove more than 9 hours to compete, put on a fantastic display of progressive surfing. The local business and surf community really came out to support the ESA, and everyone seemed thrilled with the positive direction in which the organization is moving.”
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Posted in ESA News, Surfing News | Tagged amateur surfing, Catch Surf, Eastern Surfing Association, Easterns, ESA, ESA Allstars, Hyperflex, Jimmy Lewis, Jimmy Lewis Invitational SUP, Maryland, Michelle Sommers, Nags Head, North Carolina, Ocean City, sponsors, Starboard, Surfer Magazine, SwellInfo, Under Armour |
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