2012 Regional Sign up information

Entry forms and slot information can be obtained from the ESA Website link below. Same as last year, entries will be handled individually so please pay attention to the due date and follow the instructions carefully. FYI, the Regional Championships is by invitation only and you must have competed in at least 3 contests last season to qualify.

First, here is the link to the host hotel; http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ILMCB?groupCode=MASMASA&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/2/12&toDate=5/6/12 Remember to mention ESA for the discount. I should be getting information about other motels soon. OR you can check out the Mid Atlantic Region page on the ESA website. This page will be your permanent source of information, links, entry forms, entry links, etc. So if you lose this email, remember you can always access the same info on the ESA Website:
http://www.surfesa.org/content/category/6/32/42/

The slots attachment lists all the districts and their slot allocations. Look for your division and the CNC Column. If you forget your rank, go to the CNC website and look up the final points standing from the 2011 season. http://cnc.surfesa.org

***Alternate slots are important for a few reasons. 1) many, if not most alternates get into the event. 2) the # of alternate entries often determine which divisions get expanded. If you qualified by competing in at least 3 contests last summer, and want to go, fill out and send in an entry form. If you don’t get in, your money will be returned. If you don’t enter, you will definitely not get in!

Here are the instructions I received from Harry Purkey, our Regional Director:

As we did last year, we are offering an electronic entry option. Competitors have the choice of entering electronically or filling out the attached entry form and sending it to the ESA PO Box. Sorry-no overnight delivery to the ESA office is available this year-BUT-people can go to the Post Office and use USPS overnight mail to the PO Box if need be.

Some points/issues/thoughts to keep in mind:

1. The entry deadline is Monday March 12 at 11:59PM. All entries after that will be treated as late paid alternates and may be included in the contest on a space available basis but there are no guarantees for LPAs. One issue with the electronic entry process last year was that the DDs didn’t know which of their competitors had entered and when. This year I plan to give you all periodic updates of who has entered. It may be an entry by entry notification or it may be a periodic spreadsheet-I haven’t settled on that yet. Either way, you’ll “not be in the dark” about who has entered.
2. Competitors must have met the 50% rule in order to compete and must have their membership good thru Sept 30, 2012. If a Regionals entrant had a membership that expired on or before 9/29/11 they will need to renew for basically 2 years-one renewal to get them up to 9/29/12 and then one to get them to/past 9/30/12. This is nothing new-it’s been SOP since about 2008. Each entrant will be checked for membership thru 9/30/12 and meeting the 50% rule.
3. We will accommodate demand (within reason) an expand divisions where necessary, especially in the youth divisions. If, for example, you got 3 boys slots but have 7 boys Region eligible, then encourage those “back 4” to put their entry in. If they don’t get in they get their money back (except the Active convenience fee which is non refundable).
4. The MA webpage is up and running with the entry form and the electronic entry link!! There is also a link to the Marriott and they have a special rate for ESA competitors-a click on the Marriott logo takes people directly to registration with the ESA rate of $159/night. That might seem pricey, but they do a wonderful job there and the contest site is front and center behind the hotel.
5. Amy and Jesse are working really hard to put on a great event. We had the 2004 Regionals at the same site and it was a rousing success! SNC is pretty much centrally located for all of us so this should be a great time!!

My email is temporarily working. If you have questions, email me or give me a call at 252-241-8821. As always, I am concerned about the folks who don’t check their email or who have changed their email address. I will post the same information on the CNC Facebook page. Please pass the word to your friends that the Regional entry process has begun. I’d love to see a large turnout of CNC competitors since the contest is so close!

Make sure you pay attention to the deadline…..Monday, March 12th!!!
Beth

2012 ESA Mid Atlantic Region Surfing Championships

The ESA MARSC will be held in Carolina Beach on May 3-6, 2012. I expect that the adult events will be held on Thursday and Friday and the youth events held on Saturday and Sunday. More information will be coming soon. Check your email regularly for all updates.

New Grom Series

This summer, CNC will be working in conjunction with Emerald Isle Parks & Rec to introduce a Grom Series for area youth. There will be 3 contests offered for kids 14 & under at one of the two public accesses in Emerald Isle. These mini contests will be held on a Wednesday starting at 4:30 pm. Medals will be awarded at each of the contests. A grand prize will be awarded to the series champion in each of 3 divisions: Boys 11 & under, Boys 12-14, and Girls 14 & under. I am focusing on novice surfers, especially those who do not participate in our CNC contests. If you know of any grom who is just starting out, please spread the word. These contests will be free of charge. I will be looking for Kiley’s kids, Lucas’s brother and sister, Brian Carpenter’s son, Jake’s son, along with any of our novice menehunes….Alejandra, Ann-Wallis, Sophie, etc!!

The proposed 2012 Contest dates

2012 proposed CNC Schedule

Contest #1- April 21-22, make-up April 28-29 -

Contest #2- May 12-13, make-up May 19-20

Contest #3- June 2-3, make-up June 9-10

Contest #4- June 23-24, make-up July 7-8

Contest #5- August 4-5, make-up Aug 11-12

Contest #6, Sept 1-2, make-up Sept 8-9



Grom Contest- Wednesday, June 13, 4:30-

Grom Contest- Wednesday, July 11, 4:30

Grom Contest- Wednesday, August 15, 4:30

Easterns Information

Easterns® update #4 (Posted Friday, September 9, 2011 @5:30pm)

The Eastern Surfing Association would like to thank you for your patience during this difficult decision making period. We have many friends and sponsors on the Hatteras Island that have endured a most difficult time since Hurricane Irene came. All of our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who lost it all and also to those that stepped in and helped those in need. It truly shows what the power of the human spirit can do in devastating times.

We have decided to move the contest this year only to Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head, NC with the original starting date of September 18, 2011 and the original heats and schedules. Be advised that you are strongly urged to follow www.SURFESA.org for any and all updates on a daily basis.

The Eastern Surfing Association will also be holding a “Boots on the Beach” Benefit in conjunction with the WRV Hurley Pro throughout the week to benefit those on the island. If you have any school items, bedding, clothing, can goods, money, etc. that you would personally like to bring to donate, please do so.

More information will be posted over the weekend, so please check back,

BP Summertime Blues

Summertime Blues Art/Memorabilia Auction

Saturday, February 26 • 7:00pm - 10:00pm
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Location The Watermark, Atlantic Station A.B.
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Created By The Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation

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More Info Great time...Great Cause. Art, photography, jewelry, and fantastic memorabilia for the surf enthusiast. Yummy food, music by Free Poor!All ages. $15.00 donation to enter. All proceeds benefit the Buddy Pelletier Surfing Foundation.

1st Contest

The 2011 CNC competition will kick off with our first contest on April 9 or 10 at Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier in Emerald Isle. Make up dates will be the following weekend. Our contest will be sponsored by South Swell Surf Shop and Volcom. Entry forms will be in the regular shops about 3 weeks prior to the event. I am in the process of setting up online entry via Active.com This will be posted on our website. Stay tuned!