The contest is set to go down on Saturday "somewhere" on Pea Island. The official site has not been determined as the contest directors will look for the best possible conditions. Good luck to the Outer Banks team and our ESA District members that are part of the team. (Julian Payne, MT Leavel, Reese Patterson, Pat McManus, Jason Breiholz, Chris Macdonald, Jesse Fernandez)
A new format to the contest was added late this week due to the change in the number of surfers from originally 20 down to only a team of 15 surfers from each county(VB and OBX). Contest directors have decided to have an additional qualifier or "surf off" for the remaining 3 spots on the team. The 8 qualifiers and alternates from the Outer Banks Pro Contest will surf a heat in the morning and the 3 highest placers in that heat are added to the 12 invitees for the team of 15 in the "Main Event".
Stay informed by visiting www.surfkdh.com or www.easternsurf.com
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Surf Shop Team Riders Cup Update After Contest 6
Well, as the unofficial "Director" of the inaugural Surf Shop Team Riders Cup, I've come across several challenges and questions over the course of the season. Concerns such as "how will I calculate the points for each team?", "who rides for what shop?", "what happens when team riders transfer?", "is it fair to count all the points for each team rider?", and the list goes on. But since this was my idea and I'm running this show, I'm going to establish the rules. I've talked with several team managers, riders, surf shop owners, local surfing professionals, and friends to get advice on how to do this thing right. Obviously, the rules and format may change over time, the ASP World Tour format sure has, so for the inaugural season I've decided on the following "official" format below to establish the winner. Rule #5 summarizes how the winner will be determined. I will post a points update after contest 6 points have been calculated. Remember, the final cup standings can only be determined AFTER all contests have been completed.
Stay Stoked,
Jason Breiholz
Surf Shop Team Rider Cup Basic Rules:
1. Only team riders can score points for each surf shop. Team riders must be officially reported by a team manager or surf shop owner. If a surfer if falsely reported as a team rider, the shop will be disqualified for the season.
2. Team riders must finish the season in the top 6 of their division for their points to count. Except in the Open Division, the top 10 will get points toward the surf shop cup.
3. If a team rider transfers sponsorship to a different surf shop during the season, the points will be equally divided among BOTH surf shops, regardless of the number of contests surfed.
4. If a team rider is dismissed from sponsorship from a surf shop, only the points they have accumulated up to the point of dismissal will count.
**5. The total number of points that a surfer accumulates throughout the entire season in each division will also be the total number of points the surf shop will accumulate towards the cup. For example, if a surfer finishes the season in 1st place with 5423 points in their division, then the surf shop will get 5423 points towards the cup.
6. The surf shop with the highest total number of points from team riders finishing in the top 6 of their division will be determined as the cup winner.
7. Any surf shop has a period of 1 week following the announcement of the winner to call for a recount of points.
8. The cup director has the authority to change, alter, or add rules as see fit. Any rule changes or alterations will be posted on the district website.
Stay Stoked,
Jason Breiholz
Surf Shop Team Rider Cup Basic Rules:
1. Only team riders can score points for each surf shop. Team riders must be officially reported by a team manager or surf shop owner. If a surfer if falsely reported as a team rider, the shop will be disqualified for the season.
2. Team riders must finish the season in the top 6 of their division for their points to count. Except in the Open Division, the top 10 will get points toward the surf shop cup.
3. If a team rider transfers sponsorship to a different surf shop during the season, the points will be equally divided among BOTH surf shops, regardless of the number of contests surfed.
4. If a team rider is dismissed from sponsorship from a surf shop, only the points they have accumulated up to the point of dismissal will count.
**5. The total number of points that a surfer accumulates throughout the entire season in each division will also be the total number of points the surf shop will accumulate towards the cup. For example, if a surfer finishes the season in 1st place with 5423 points in their division, then the surf shop will get 5423 points towards the cup.
6. The surf shop with the highest total number of points from team riders finishing in the top 6 of their division will be determined as the cup winner.
7. Any surf shop has a period of 1 week following the announcement of the winner to call for a recount of points.
8. The cup director has the authority to change, alter, or add rules as see fit. Any rule changes or alterations will be posted on the district website.
Contest #6 Results
Contest #6 of the Outer Banks ESA District season was held Saturday October 10th at Ramp 23 in Salvo. To the surprise of the directors and contestants, the swell arrived just in time as the contest saw glassy 2'-3' surf with occasional 4' sets. The winds and tide were a little tricky in the morning heats and the glare from the lowering fall sun angle created challenging judging conditions as well. But by mid-morning the surf shaped up and the contestants were stoked to see fun waves for the second contest in a row. As the tide pushed in during the late morning, some of the bigger sets showed just how much swell was pounding on the shallow sandbar as it claimed 3 broken boards for the day.
Though the turnout for the contest was slightly lower in number compared to the contests held in the summer, the level of surfing was definitely not lacking by any means. Most of the more dedicated surfers in the district attended the contest to score points as well as some fun left barrels and rippable right-handers. Some of the standout surfers in the Open division were Sean Martin, Pat McManus, Julian Payne, Jason Breiholz, Prescott Metcalf, and Reese Patterson. In the highly contested final, McManus was able to claim the win over Martin with several solid scores on some of the better left handers that came through. Though there was a tie at the end of the heat, McManus was able to pull out the win. The other five finalists were left scrambling for a back up scores as McManus and Martin seemed to get every set that rolled through the contest line-up. The points race for the open division has become interesting as there were many changes in the top 6 leaders for the season, but its McManus that still holds the lead in that division. Contest 7, scheduled for October 31st, will be very important in deciding the top finishers of the highly competitive division.
The contest proved to be pivotal in each divisional points race as some upsets and strong finishes saw some changes in the season standings going into the last contest of the season. Notable finishes for contest #6 included Grant Tyler in the Boys division who claimed his first win of the season that will see him rocket up in the points ratings. Julian Payne and MT Leavel continued to show there dominance of the JR. mens divisions, but both surfers are closely battling for the prestigious JR. Mens district title. Lewis Molton in the Sr. Mens division scored a huge upset win over Jason Breiholz. Though Breiholz has the district title locked by winning all but 2 of the contests, Molton takes a leap up in the points rating, as well does Brian Breiholz finishing 3rd in Sr. Mens and 1st in open bodyboard. Reese Patterson again claimed double wins in Masters Longboard and Grandmasters to increase his points lead over Joe Gillen in both divisions. In the Menehune division, Quintin Turko posted his 5th win in a row for that division, locking down the district title before contest 7 even runs. Ray Gray posts another win over Gary Smith in the Legends division, making that a perfect season so far for Gray have won every contest in that division.
Menehune
1 Quentin Turko
2 Jahfar Christ
3 Nohea Futrell
4 Beau Douglas
3A Boys
1 Grant Tyler
2 Ryan Jones
3 Joey Gillen
4 Hunter Matthews
3A Juniors
1 Morgan-Taylor Leavel
2 Julian Payne
3 Dillon Pratt
4 Josh Beveridge
5 Michael Foard
6 Max Lingg
7 Brandon Harrison
3A Men
1 Sean Martin
Masters
1 Prescott Metcalf
Senior Men
1 Lewis Molton
2 Jason Breiholz
3 Brian Breiholz
4 Brad Higginbotham
5 Scott Williams
Grandmasters
1 Reese Patterson
2 Jay Hawekotte
3 Joe Gillen
4 Ricky Brake
Legends
1 Ray Gray
2 Gary Smith
Open Shortboard
1 Pat McManus
2 Sean Martin
3 Julian Payne
4 Jason Breiholz
5 Prescott Metcalf
6 Reese Patterson
Girls
1
Jr Women
1 Jackie Thomas
Women
1 Jeanne-Marie Destefano
Ladies
1 Jessica Delosreyes
2 Chrissy Swain
Menehune Longboard
1 Ryan Jones
2 Beau Douglas
3 Joey Gillen
4 Hunter Matthews
Jr Longboard
1 Morgan-Taylor Leavel
Mens Longboard
1 Prescott Metcalf
Masters Longboard
1 Reese Patterson
2 Joe Gillen
3 Brian Breiholz
4 Bob White
5 Scott Williams
6 Rascoe Hunt
7 Jason Breiholz
Legends Longboard
1 Ray Gray
2 Jay Hawekotte
3 Gary Smith
Ladies Longboard
1
Menehune Bodyboard
1 Joey Gillen
2 Beau Douglas
3 Hunter Matthews
Open Bodyboard
1 Brian Breiholz
2 Charles Shelton
3 Joey Gillen
4 Morgan-Taylor Leavel
Though the turnout for the contest was slightly lower in number compared to the contests held in the summer, the level of surfing was definitely not lacking by any means. Most of the more dedicated surfers in the district attended the contest to score points as well as some fun left barrels and rippable right-handers. Some of the standout surfers in the Open division were Sean Martin, Pat McManus, Julian Payne, Jason Breiholz, Prescott Metcalf, and Reese Patterson. In the highly contested final, McManus was able to claim the win over Martin with several solid scores on some of the better left handers that came through. Though there was a tie at the end of the heat, McManus was able to pull out the win. The other five finalists were left scrambling for a back up scores as McManus and Martin seemed to get every set that rolled through the contest line-up. The points race for the open division has become interesting as there were many changes in the top 6 leaders for the season, but its McManus that still holds the lead in that division. Contest 7, scheduled for October 31st, will be very important in deciding the top finishers of the highly competitive division.
The contest proved to be pivotal in each divisional points race as some upsets and strong finishes saw some changes in the season standings going into the last contest of the season. Notable finishes for contest #6 included Grant Tyler in the Boys division who claimed his first win of the season that will see him rocket up in the points ratings. Julian Payne and MT Leavel continued to show there dominance of the JR. mens divisions, but both surfers are closely battling for the prestigious JR. Mens district title. Lewis Molton in the Sr. Mens division scored a huge upset win over Jason Breiholz. Though Breiholz has the district title locked by winning all but 2 of the contests, Molton takes a leap up in the points rating, as well does Brian Breiholz finishing 3rd in Sr. Mens and 1st in open bodyboard. Reese Patterson again claimed double wins in Masters Longboard and Grandmasters to increase his points lead over Joe Gillen in both divisions. In the Menehune division, Quintin Turko posted his 5th win in a row for that division, locking down the district title before contest 7 even runs. Ray Gray posts another win over Gary Smith in the Legends division, making that a perfect season so far for Gray have won every contest in that division.
Menehune
1 Quentin Turko
2 Jahfar Christ
3 Nohea Futrell
4 Beau Douglas
3A Boys
1 Grant Tyler
2 Ryan Jones
3 Joey Gillen
4 Hunter Matthews
3A Juniors
1 Morgan-Taylor Leavel
2 Julian Payne
3 Dillon Pratt
4 Josh Beveridge
5 Michael Foard
6 Max Lingg
7 Brandon Harrison
3A Men
1 Sean Martin
Masters
1 Prescott Metcalf
Senior Men
1 Lewis Molton
2 Jason Breiholz
3 Brian Breiholz
4 Brad Higginbotham
5 Scott Williams
Grandmasters
1 Reese Patterson
2 Jay Hawekotte
3 Joe Gillen
4 Ricky Brake
Legends
1 Ray Gray
2 Gary Smith
Open Shortboard
1 Pat McManus
2 Sean Martin
3 Julian Payne
4 Jason Breiholz
5 Prescott Metcalf
6 Reese Patterson
Girls
1
Jr Women
1 Jackie Thomas
Women
1 Jeanne-Marie Destefano
Ladies
1 Jessica Delosreyes
2 Chrissy Swain
Menehune Longboard
1 Ryan Jones
2 Beau Douglas
3 Joey Gillen
4 Hunter Matthews
Jr Longboard
1 Morgan-Taylor Leavel
Mens Longboard
1 Prescott Metcalf
Masters Longboard
1 Reese Patterson
2 Joe Gillen
3 Brian Breiholz
4 Bob White
5 Scott Williams
6 Rascoe Hunt
7 Jason Breiholz
Legends Longboard
1 Ray Gray
2 Jay Hawekotte
3 Gary Smith
Ladies Longboard
1
Menehune Bodyboard
1 Joey Gillen
2 Beau Douglas
3 Hunter Matthews
Open Bodyboard
1 Brian Breiholz
2 Charles Shelton
3 Joey Gillen
4 Morgan-Taylor Leavel
Monday, October 12, 2009
Contest #7
Contest #7 is scheduled for October 31st. There will be prizes in several categories such as "Best Costume on the Beach" and "Best Wave Ridden in a Costume". This contest will be really fun, so don't forget to bring a costume! Do you rip hard enough to win your division wearing an Elvis suit or Spider Man costume????? We'll see.....
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Congrats to our ESA District Surfers!
Congratulations to this years surfers MT Leavel, Julian Payne, Jason Breiholz, Reese Patterson, Pat McManus, Jesse Fernandez, and Chris Macdonald for being selected to the Battle of the Banks Team! These are some of the best surfers on the Outer Banks and they will represent our team well! Good Luck! Check out the preview on http://www.easternsurf.com/
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