NSSA - National Scholastic Surfing Association

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Gold Coast Explorer Juniors
#SurferPoints
1Conner Coffin7709
2Shaun Burns6068
3Parker Coffin6028
4Duke Van Patten5938
5Francis Curren5881
Southwest Explorer Boys
#SurferPoints
1Kanoa Igarashi6009
2Taylor Clark5079
3Brady Ruysschaert4955
4Jake Saenz4756
5Matthew Passaquindici4457
Southwest Open Mens
#SurferPoints
1Conner Coffin9224
2Christian Saenz7957
3Jacob Halstead7055
4Parker Coffin6671
5Shaw Kobayashi6171
Southwest Open Juniors
#SurferPoints
1Trevor Thornton9049
2Parker Coffin8837
3Jacob Halstead7268
4Kanoa Igarashi6535
5Colin Moran6512
Southwest Explorer Juniors
#SurferPoints
1Mason DeRieux5413
2Taylor Clark5113
3Shaw Kobayashi4544
4Sam Zaiser4227
5Zane Norman4100
Southwest College Men
#SurferPoints
1Drew Irons2438
1Nick Suhadolnik2438
3Marty Weinstein2292
4Andrew Gahan2194
5Colin Andersen2016

NSSA members celebrating birthdays this week:
#Surfer NameBirthday
1. Edward Holt11/22/2009
2. Brady Ruysschaert11/22/2009
3. Justin Wood11/22/2009
4. Hanna Shoen11/22/2009
5. Kaj Wirsing11/23/2009
6. Christian Ramirez11/23/2009
7. EJ Mitsui11/23/2009
8. Ezekiel Lau11/23/2009
9. Keoni Jones11/24/2009
10. Mike Lonson11/24/2009
11. Bryson Greaves11/24/2009
12. Angelina Caprio11/25/2009
13. Stephanie Schechter11/25/2009
14. Coral Buxton11/25/2009
15. Hunter Silvas11/26/2009
16. James Tolliver11/26/2009
17. Taylor Mathiesen11/27/2009
18. Trevor Thornton11/27/2009
19. Daniel Plon11/27/2009
20. Tabin Shamblin11/28/2009
21. Max Gardenier11/28/2009

The National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to encourage and assist its members in their interest to learn and develop the fundamentals and skills of surfing competition while competing in structured and quality events. The NSSA promotes the qualities of discipline and competitive excellence while supporting the merits of academic achievement to young surfers. The NSSA strives to provide a fun surfing experience for all of its members.

The NSSA is one of the few national youth sports organizations that require its participants to maintain academic standards in order to compete. Since 1978, the NSSA program philosophy has been that athletics and scholastics go hand in hand. More than 80 NSSA events are run nationwide that culminate with the annual National Championships which is regarded as the highest profile youth surfing event in America.

To view the 2009 NSSA Championship Dates, click here.
NSSA - National Scholastic Surfing Association

Surfer of the Week - 11/23/2009

Jake Halstead

Age: 15
Hometown: La Jolla, Ca
School: Adeo Charter School-10th grade
Sponsors: Hurley, Rusty, Oakley, Nixon, Da Kine, Vertra.
Claim to Fame: The heats just kept on coming for Jake who was surfing in both the Mens and Juniors divisions at the SW Open #6 at Newport's 54th St. In fantastic 4-6 foot grinding rights, Jake competed in 10 heats advancing to both finals, placing 2nd in Men's and 3rd in Juniors. In a display of dynamic surfing and physical toughness, Jake put up some huge numbers. He owned 4 of the top 10 scores in Mens and 5 of 10 in Juniors including 2 blistering 9.60 waves and the highest heat total of the contest-a 19.20.
 
Click here to view the 2009 NSSA Surfer of the Week archives.
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NSSA Late Breaking News

RIP CHRIS POMPA: (1985-2009)


The NSSA mourns the passing of longboarder Chris Pompa. Dominic DiPietro reflects on the loss of his friend and role model.

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SOUTHWEST OPEN SEASON #5 AT CHURCHES


Open Men's ratings leader Conner Coffin gives all the lowdown from the 6-star rated mid-season event.

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NSSA SOUTHEAST EVENT #5 SCORES FANTASTIC SURF AT PONCE DE LEON


Hurricane Ida pumps in a solid northeast ground swell with head high plus surf!

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NSSA HAWAII OPEN AND EXPLORER AT TURTLE BAY


Kaimana Jaquias and Ian Gentil are red-hot with double victories!

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WEST COAST COLLEGE SEASON-BLESSING IN DISGUISE



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NSSA Featured Stories

2009 NSSA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP WRAP UP AND RESULTS!


Kolohe Andino and Lakey Peterson take home the National Open Men's and Women's titles and the coveted Governor's Cup at the 31st annual NSSA National Championships

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2009 NSSA WEST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS!


Luke Davis wins the Open Men's on a tiebreaker and Courtney Conlogue still reigns in the Open Women's.

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2009 EAST COAST CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS!


Evan Thompson scores the Open Men's Regional Cup, Evan Geiselman takes lucky 13 and Balaram Stack rises to perfection.

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2009 HAWAII REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS!


Check out all of the highlights, results and heaps of awards recipients from beautiful Hawaii.

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2009 INTERSCHOLASTIC STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS!


San Diego State, San Clemente High School and Shorecliffs take State titles! Check out the complete results and highlights from Church Beach.

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NSSA Interviews

INTERVIEW WITH 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPION NAT YOUNG


Read the exclusive Q & A with the Open Men's and Governor's Cup Champion!

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INTERVIEW WITH 2008 NATIONAL CHAMPION COURTNEY CONLOGUE


Executive Director Janice Aragon goes one-on-one with the Open Women's National Champion!

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TIMMY REYES INTERVIEW: Timmy speaks about his NSSA days and life on the WQS and the WCT: Check it out!


Like most red-blooded American young surfers, Timmy Reyes grew up in the NSSA. Competitiveness was embedded in his DNA. Throughout his NSSA years, he had a burning desire to win and was passionate about improving his surfing and his contest results. Even though he never won a National title, his final amateur year was a telltale sign that he was destined for success.

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