Guerrero State surfing selection contest

By: Isaac Avila
Translation: Heido Sundstrom

This past weekend, the first event organized by the newly created Guerrero State Surfing Association was held at Playa Punto Muerto in Acapulco. This event had more than 60 competitors from all over the state, including surfers from Petatlan, Zihuatenajo and locals from Acapulco, who were divided into seven categories.

Though the waves did little to help, as they were small in size at one to two meters, the quality of the competition was good and the competitors exhibited their best tricks. Those from Acapulco clearly dominated their heats and won in several categories. Highlights of the event included the current junior champion, Luis Rey Hernandez, who won the Under 14 and Under 18 categories, while Oscar “Pawi” Chino took the Senior category as well as the most coveted and heaviest category: the Open.

This tournament was the first of three and counts for the State Selection that will go to compete in the upcoming National Surfing Games in Rosarito, Baja California Norte this August.

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The guerrero state surfing association Elects new board

By: Isaac Avila
Translation: Heido Sundstrom

At a recent press conference, the new board members of the Guerrero State Surfing Association announced their plan of action for the 2012 – 2016 term. Experienced surfer and national champion in multiple categories, Javier “Charra” Hernandez, is the newly elected leader of the Association; this is part of their plan:

-    The development of an annual work plan that considers all possible events and activities to carry out.

-    Credentialing of the entire surfing community for the state they are affiliated with.

-    Register with the Hacienda to be able to issue tax-deductible receipts to sponsors.

-    Commit not to profit in any way from the activities of the Association. Any funds gained will be used for the purpose of supporting community champions to participate in official tournaments and to live amongst the surfing community.

-    Negotiate with the competent authority the possibility of opening a space on the beach for the activities of the Association.

-    Organize a “cevichada” to gather as many surfers as we can to let them know about the project and get them involved by organizing clubs.

-    Establish a code of conduct to be followed by all associations.

-    Find equipment to carry out events.

-    Form a state directory of members.

Board members for the 2012 – 2016 term:

President – Javier Hernandez Castañon
Vice President – Sixto Mendez Avala
Secretary – Víctor Pérez
Deputy Secretary – Martin Torres
Treasurer – Augusto Sagaon
Deputy Treasurer – Ivan Fernandez
Honor & Justice – Manuel Rios
Judge Coordinator – Roberto Sauri
Lifeguard Coordinator – Juan Bravo
Board Member – Manuel Suazo
Board Member – Raul Sanchez
Board Member – Erick Wuerner
Board Member – Florencio Santiago
Press & Public Relations – Xochitl Avila
Honorary President – Wulfrano Salgado and Arturo Monroy 

Fernando stalla bronze medal in career long in the World Games 2013 Peru sup.

Fernando Stalla makes history by being third in the race Marathon of the World SUP and Paddleboard Championship in Peru, and win the first bronze medal for Mexico in these games. No doubt greater expectations were with him, in extremely difficult conditions, with fog and a little difference of seconds separated the first four places in the competition. Very exciting career in its final minutes, see them go fog when they turned to the buoy and went towards the beach, "Vamos Mexico!", said. "!!!" His teammate, Javier Jiménez, did another good job left in the seventh position.

The President of the ISA, Fernando Aguerre, said: "athletes faced difficult conditions and with a dense fog, but fought against this and gave a great show. The champions of last year fought hard to defend their titles, but it is equally impressive to see new faces emerging in surf and Board racing. This demonstrates how the sport has developed in a short time, partially as a result of the SUP Championship and last year ISA Paddleboard".

Long race, distance male SUP
Gold - Jamie Mitchell (AUS) - 2:32:01
Silver - Casper Steinfath (DEN) - 2:32:03
Bronze - Fernando Stalla (MEX) - 2:32:04
Copper - Paul Jackson (NZL) - 2:32:05

BEJUCO PRO 2013 Bodyboard Contest

Bodyboard Mexican tournament

The Bodyboarding Association of the State of Michoacán, is pleased to invite all foreign and Mexican competitors at this event. In the Bejuco de Ocampo, Michoacán, the first week of may 2013.
(30,000 In cash and accessories bag)

The registration fee will be 250 and includes:
T-shirt of the event, a badge of competitor and a recognition for having participated in the competition

Awards:
OPEN:
1st place: 6,000 cash Bodyboard
2nd place: 3,000 cash Bodyboard
3rd place: 1,500 cash accessories
4th place: 800 cash accessories

DK(Drop knee):
1st place: 3,000 cash Bodyboard
2nd place: 2,000 in cash
3rd place: 1,000 cash accessories
4th place: 800 cash accessories

Juvenile:
1st place: 2,000 in cash
2nd place: 1,000 cash
3rd place: 800 in cash
4th place: 400 in cash

Women's:
(Pending how many participants to attend)