The hottest talent on tap? Yep. Cash money prizes? You know it. Paparazzi-status media coverage? That too. The 2009 Rip Curl GromSearch fueled by H20 Overdrive is locked for 9th Street, Huntington Beach this weekend, June 13-14, to showcase the West Coast's 16/under talent.

With a pulsating chest high southwest swell aimed to grace 9th street with its presence, no doubt the groms will have the proper platform to get busy. While understandably competitors will be battling for the cash prizes, bottomless giveaways, and bragging rights, they will also be looking to qualify for the prestigious Rip Curl GromSearch National Final this November. Winners of the National Final will be cashing in on an all-expenses paid trip to Bells Beach, Australia, where they will compete in the Rip Curl GromSearch International Final during the Rip Curl Pro WCT.

For event registration, info, and updates, check out Ripcurl.com/gromsearch. Also, stay tuned to Surfline and surfingmagazine.com for all post-event coverage, video clips, blogs, and more.

For media inquiries, or any additional information on the Rip Curl GromSearch, please contact Rip Curl marketing coordinator, Chelsea Johns: [email protected]