NSSA Southern California Kneeboard Contest Circuit 2013/14!

southpeakbrad · Post by **southpeakbrad** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 2:48 pm

Hi Mike,

It's good to know that there's interest beyond what's been posted here. I have emailed a question to Gayline but have not yet gotten a reply.

It seems that we could ask for kneeboarding in all of the contests. I would propose that we then use each surfer's top 5 (out of 7) finishes to determine any rankings. That would allow for some flexibility for work committments or injury.

Brad

C.P.Odom · Post by **C.P.Odom** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 3:29 pm

Brad; I agree.

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:19 pm

Sounds good Brad as long as they have at least one or two heats per contest. Not sure if they would like to run a three or four person contest. This thing is growing for sure.

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Sat Jul 13, 2013 9:26 pm

I received another request from Gayline about dates and since nobody has set the dates on here and only six have posted an interest on this thread, I suggested these dates; Sept 7 HB, Oct. 5 Salt Creek, Nov. 23 Seaside reef, Feb. 8 HB and April 19 Oceanside.
Seems like more people are coming from north of OC than from SD area, plus I only hear bad things about Pacific Beach and San Fernando Court. Most of the dates are the same as last year. I think this should work well since we are not getting two complete heats in every contest yet. Things are growing it seems though. The worst thing would be to have a bunch of contests with only three or four competitors in one heat. That would kill the program. This is only my suggestion, I am not in it, or running the show, just a helpful conduit.
In the absence of a plan, someone has to take charge.
Feel free to e-mail Gayline if you guys would like to add or change dates, she might oblige.

eqKneelo · Post by **eqKneelo** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:12 am

Those are great, Mike.

I like how they are spread out too.

C.P.Odom · Post by **C.P.Odom** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 11:15 am

I am good with these. The locations seem to be evenly split between the counties. I am a Pacific Beach-Mission Beach native and those would not be my choice for one of the five.

southpeakbrad · Post by **southpeakbrad** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 3:42 pm

Sounds great Mike, thanks.

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Sun Jul 14, 2013 7:37 pm

Whew, glad you guys approve. Gayline said she would wait a few more days, then post the dates.
Awesome guys!

Tom Linn · Post by **Tom Linn** » Tue Jul 16, 2013 6:45 pm

Sounds great Mike

Sprocky · Post by **Sprocky** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 4:51 pm

I'm in for all

Zero17 · Post by **Zero17** » Wed Jul 17, 2013 10:18 pm

Great schedule-I'm in as well-Thanks Mike.

fishfinger · Post by **fishfinger** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 4:19 pm

thanx mike your the man with the plan...

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Thu Jul 25, 2013 1:32 pm

The season entry forms are now posted. Scroll down for the kneeboard entry form.
2013-14 Southwest Conference KNEEBOARD Entry Form

http://www.nssa.org/Surf_Entry_Forms.asp
I could be wrong, but I think the fees are lower.

OceanTrends17 · Post by **OceanTrends17** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:15 am

Hey guys. I finally got accepted for membership to this site after many attempts. I'm excited to be able to communicate with you all now. I definitely plan on surfing some of the NSSA events, possibly the Sept. date at HB but befinitely the Salt Creek event in Oct. I already have my flight set for that one. I live in a suburb of Seattle for the past 15 years. I haven't been in the water in 28 years, having given up the sport in 1985 to pursue a career in music. In the 80's I was sponsored by Fluid Drive surfboards, Body Glove wetsuits, later Surf Skins wetsuits and a surfwear shop in the Santa Monica mall. I won the first 5 contests I'd entered (mostly WSA events) but I simply quit. I re-entered the water on a new Fluid Drive board I designed and Tim Phares shaped for me in June, surfing here in Washington, back home in Santa Monica and the south bay and in Alaska. I am enthused to see so many kneeboarders now after so much time has passed and I look forward to meeting and competing with many of you in the very near future.

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Tue Aug 20, 2013 8:35 am

Welcome OT. I also had a long break. It would help if you went out and got into paddling shape. The riding comes back fairly quickly, but the paddling muscles take time.