NSSA - National Scholastic Surfing Association

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.


2009 HAWAII REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS!

Thursday, March 26, 2009 | Written by Miko Parker

NSSA HAWAII REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRESENTED BY RVCA  

MARCH 21-23, 2009

KEWALO BASIN, OAHU, HI

 

Written by: Miko Parker

 

KEANU ASING TOOK COMMAND IN THE OPEN DIVISIONS. 

 

The 2009 NSSA Hawaii Regional Championships kicked off on Saturday March 21 and ran through Monday, March 23 at Kewalo Basin.  Hawaii’s top and up-and-coming surfers were on hand to battle for prestigious Regional titles and also to earn valuable 6-star ratings points towards qualification to the 2009 NSSA National Championships.  Kewalos delivered three days of consistent good surf and great weather and the competitors took full advantage of the contestable conditions.  Day one kicked off with the elite Open Mens competition.  After plenty of heavy heats and tough competition, four of our most amazing surfers Keanu Asing, Kolohe Andino, Alex Smith and Lahiki Minamishin were left standing!  But it was Keanu Asing who was in sensational form and came out on top to take the premier Open Men’s title and also nail the victory in Open Juniors.  Keanu delivered a phenomenal performance in both finals posting perfect 10’s.  Kolohe Andino made four finals taking the win in Explorer Boys while coming in a close second in Open Mens.  Kolohe also made finals Open Juniors and Explorer Juniors. 

        

ALESSA QUIZON SEWED UP HER SECOND STRAIGHT OPEN WOMENS REGIONAL TITLE. 

 

In the Women’s categories, Alessa Quizon showed off her outstanding potential with solid maneuvers to clinch victories in both the Open Women’s and Explorer Girls.  This was Alessa’s second consecutive Regional title in the Open Women’s.  Two-time National Champion Leila Hurst ripped the Explorer Women’s final and looks to have an excellent shot at defending her Explorer Women’s title at the Nationals!  It came as no surprise that Maui local Ian Gentil surfed his way into four finals claiming the Regional title in Open Boys.  He also stepped up his game in the upper Explorer Boys age category with an impressive runner-up placing.  Ian also placed 5th in the Open Juniors and 5th in the Explorer Menehuene finals!  When the Open Mini Groms paddled out they immediately went to work pulling off moves to impress the judges! Dylan Lehmann posted 9’s in the final taking his first Regional Championship crown.  Kaulana Apo battled hard with Dylan and came in a close second.

 

 

 

2-TIME NATIONAL CHAMPION LEILA HURST TAKES THE EXPLORER.

 

After all of the fantastic surfing came to a close, the contest was followed up with a great championship banquet at The Hard Rock!  NSSA Hawaii would like to express its thanks to all of the individuals who came out to support NSSA Hawaii surfers and present special awards.  1999 National Open Men’s Champion Fred Patacchia, Rory Parker, Rico Jimenez were on hand to present their awards.  There were also lots of our former surfers who provided special awards such as Dustin Barca, Danny Fuller, Mikey Bruneau, Makuakai Rothman and Flynn Novak who could not attend but conveyed meaningful messages to all of our Hawaii surfers.

       

                         

 NATIONAL CHAMPION FREDDY P GIVING BACK!

 

A huge thank you and shout out of appreciation goes to 2006 National Open Men’s Champion Kekoa Cazimero and The Koa Tree Foundations for the largest grant ever bestowed to NSSA Hawaii.  A huge congratulations goes to Kalani David on writing an amazing essay and winning the Koa’s Ultimate Experience.  This grant includes two round trip tickets to the NSSA Nationals, two weeks paid hotel, rental car, custom board and most importantly four Disneyland tickets and two night stay at the Disneyland Hotel! Thank you to everyone for all of your love and support!

       

1ST ANNUAL KOA TREE FOUNDATION AWARD WINNER KALANI DAVID.

 

Mahalo to the supporters and sponsors of NSSA Hawaii: RVCA, Vans, Xcel, Koa Tree Foundation, Surfco, ASP HAWAII, Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, Bubble Gum, Jason Nalu Bogle, Heavywater, Smith Optics, Kalani Robb, Honu Group, Guava Jelly, Honolua Surf Co., Surfing Magazine, WaveWatch. 

 

The NSSA is a member of Surfing America, the ISA-recognized National Governing Body for Surfing in the United States.

 

NSSA HAWAII GRANTS

XCEL

Derek Cuevas

Barron Mamiya

Gavin Klein

Tyler McCoy

Liam McTigue

Andrew Niemann

James Thesken

Colin Valhuerdi

Cole Walter

Peirce Watumull

Jason Nalu Bogle

Ry Cowan

Mauhia Kinimaka

Dylan Kowalski

Elliott Leon

Theo Niarchas

Eli Olson

Shelby Schweitzer

Kylen Yamakawa

Kala Willard

 

FUN GRANTS

Jenny Chang’s Day at the beach

Alyssa Wooten

 

Hawaii Junior Surf Team

Vincent Starn

 

Aunty Mikos Award

Lianna Patey and Taoaatua Pou

 

THE BOYS GRANTS

Freddy P’s Golden Ticket

Barak Maor

 

Rory Parker Award

Kona Oliverira and Kahanu Delovio

 

Dustin Barca Award

Tabin Shamblin and Kaikea Elias

 

Rico Jimenez Award

Kaulana Apo

 

Danny Fuller Award

Dorian Blanchard

 

Mikey Bruneau Award

Elijah Gates

 

SURFBOARD AWARDS

The Jason Bogle HIC Custom Surfboard 

Kaito Kino

 

Keanu Asing Surfboard

Josh Lindstedt

 

AIRLINE FLIGHT AWARDS

Makuakai Rothman Award

Kaulana Apo

 

Bamp Award

Noa Mizuno

 

Alex, Travis, and Koa Air Award

Kalen Galtes

 

Bubble Gum Air Award

Tosh Peila and Chatson Barrett

 

THE KOA TREE ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE

Kalani David

 

 

 

THE SCOREBOARD

2009 HAWAII REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

KEWALO BASIN, OAHU, HI

RESULTS

 

OPEN MENS

  1. KEANU ASING
  2. KOLOHE ANDINO
  3. ALEX SMITH
  4. LAHIKI MINAMISHIN

OPEN WOMEN

  1. ALESSA QUIZON
  2. MALIA MANUEL
  3. LEILA HURST
  4. NAGE MELAMAD

OPEN JUNIORS

  1. KEANU ASING
  2. EZEKIEL LAU
  3. KAIMANA JAQUIAS
  4. KOLOHE ANDINO
  5. IAN GENTIL
  6. KOA SMITH

OPEN BOYS

  1. IAN GENTIL
  2. JOSH MONIZ
  3. LUCAS ANGULO
  4. KAULANA APO
  5. DORIAN BLANCHARD
  6. IMAIKALANI DEVAULT

OPEN MINI GROMS

  1. DYLAN LEHMANN
  2. KAULANA APO
  3. MAHINA MAEDA
  4. NOA MIZUNO
  5. KONA OLIVEIRA
  6. DAX MCGILL

EXPLORER MENS

    1.  KIRON JABOUR

   2.  TANNER HENDRICKSON

   3.  DEREK WONG

   4.  KYLE GALTES

   5.  KEONI PERKINS

   6.  NICK FALBO                       

 

EXPLORER JUNIORS

  1. TANNER HENDRICKSON
  2. KAIMANA JAQUIAS
  3. KOLOHE ANDINO
  4. KEANU ASING
  5. KIRON JABOUR
  6. KYLEN YAMAKAWA

EXPLORER BOYS

  1. KOLOHE ANDINO
  2. IAN GENTIL
  3. KALANI DAVID
  4. KOA SMITH
  5. ISAIAH MONIZ
  6. LAHIKI MINAMISHIN

EXPLORER MENEHUENES

  1. KALANI DAVID
  2. DORIAN BLANCHARD
  3. JOSH MONIZ
  4. BENJI BRAND
  5. IAN GENTIL
  6. SETH MONIZ

EXPLORER WOMENS

  1. LEILA HURST
  2. ALESSA QUIZON
  3. MALIA MANUEL
  4. NAGE MELAMED
  5. KELIA MONIZ
  6. HANA HARRISON

EXPLORER GIRLS

  1. ALESSA QUIZON
  2. TATIANA WESTON WEBB
  3. KALLEE KREBS
  4. DAX MCGILL
  5. KULIA DOHERTY
  6. BAILEY NAGY

EXPLORER SENIORS/SUPER SENIORS

  1. RAYMOND SHITO
  2. GILBERT PEREA