SANTA BARBARA AND VENTURA LOCAL NEWS

Surf Ride's $100,000 Freedom Surf Series by Vans Opens Registration
for Feb. 21 contest at OB Pier, San Diego

San Diego Ca.

Surf Ride announces OPEN registration for the $100,000 Freedom Surf
Series by Vans.

Groms through Pro Divisions are offered, with a Prize Purse that is
unparalleled!

All registered participants receive a $200 welcome pack thanks to
Vans, DAKINE and our other generous sponsors.


Purse Breakdown:

Pro Division: $5,000 per event for 1st place, $1,700 for 2nd, $750
3rd...through 6th Place.
$10,000 up for grabs for the Season Champ!

NEW DIVISION: Open Men's Family Division: $750, $350, $200 1st through
3rd respectively*

Juniors Division: $850 1st, $400 2nd, $250 Third*

Youth Division: $700 1st, $300 2nd, $150 Third*

Also featuring Masters, Open Women and Grom Divisions- with similar
Prizes Purses.

*Pros receive Cash and Family Division winners receive Surf Ride store Credit.


"Our goal with the Freedom Surf events has been to create a California
series that develops young surfers while supporting professionals with
much needed financial support and visibility. With so much talent in
the Golden state, along with a significant industry presence, it's a
win win for both participants and sponsors."

"Vans, along with all of our sponsors have stepped up in a big way to
make this series a reality" Chris Williams Executive Director

Event Highlights:
ASP trained judges, real time scores, huge surf board demo center, and
proceeds going to support the Camp Pendleton Kids (CPK) Military surf
program on base.

NEXT EVENT: Sunday, February 21st at Ocean Beach Pier, Ocean Beach California.

Registration and more info: www.Freedom.Surfride.com