Some of you may have already seen this site but I just thought that it was pretty innovative. My Charitable Life is a great way to sell you old gear and know that your proceeds are going to a great cause. This site is almost like an ebay but for raising some money for charities too. Check out the athlete stores where some are selling off trips to shred with them and some of their gear for cheap.
Rincon Classic LIVE webcast
Live webcast presented by REELcomp.com
The Deckers Rincon Classic 2009 has teamed up with REELcomp.com to produce this years live webcast.
2009 marks the 26th year of the Rincon Classic and this year Surf Happens and REELcomp have teamed up to bring the event into the homes of everyone who can not make it to the event. REELcomp is producing the complete webcast featuring live chat, live scoring, interviews, a host of local announcers providing the seasoning, and online give aways for a little extra spice. Enjoy watching Santa Barbara county’s best surfers ripping at the Queen of the coast live. Now that’s couch surfing!
Show your support and tune in on January 17-18 to watch, chat, question the announcers and chances throughout the weekend to win product from the sponsors.
We hope to see you all there!
REELcomp.com/events/rincon-classic
Sponsors include: Deckers Brand, Surf Happens, Red Bull, Bud Light, Wahoos, Oxbow, Quicksilver, Roxy, DEEP, and REELcomp as well as a number of other contributing sponsors (see rinconclassic.com).
About REELcomp: Founded by action sports enthusiasts, REELcomp is the premier destination to upload original footage to share and compete in online competitions as well as watch live webcasts of rarely seen board sport events. REELcomp provides users with an online community where they can share their similar interests in board sports and filming with a touch of competition.
About Surf Happens: In addition to sponsoring an Elite Surfing Team, Surf Happens teaches the fundamentals of surfing to people of all ages and abilities through local and international clinics, camps, private lessons and corporate outings. Adult coaching, women-specific coaching and land-based surf strength training are just a few specialties.
Founded upon grass-roots surfing competitions and community service efforts, Surf Happens established and produced the Santa Barbara Surfing Series(SBSS) from 1997-2006, the Santa Barbara Ocean Festival, and has been running the Rincon Classic for the last nine years. Surfhappens.com.
possible. 2009 features over $50,000 in sponsor donated prizes, 12 regular divisions from the Gremlins (11 & under) to the Legends (55 & up). Also on tap are the highly anticipated specialty divisions, the Red Bull Airshow, The Budlight Pro (featuring over $5,000 in cash!), and the Wahoos Expression Session! Surfhappens.com or rinconclassic.com for more info.
Today was super sick. The forecast didn’t call for much snow, but it seems like some snow showers stayed right on top of Alpine Meadows all of last night. This morning brought cold temps, sunny skies and 20+ inches of fresh snow. The snow that fell was not typical Sierra Cement. This storm produced Utah-like snow and some of the better conditions I remember in Tahoe. Check out some of the pictures!
Put on your own custom skate, snow or surf branded video contest.
REELcomp recently released a completely customizable video contest platform. As video continues to become more and more popular on the web the next level of video contests had to be created.
REELcomp holds a year round video competition for Skateboarding and Snowboarding, while holding “minicomps” for the surfing community. Each bracket is made up of 16 qualifying rounds that ultimately compete head to head to determine a grand prize winner. The current “minicomp” for surfing is based around the Rincon Classic 2009 event where members submit their video and the winner wins entry into the Rincon Classic, $500 cash and a ton of prizes from the sponsors.
As video contests start popping up on the web REELcomp has developed a solution to putting on your own branded contest without the programming, use of low quality video sites or the mess of accepting videos by mail. This video contest platform can help target your contest and assure entries while using a high quality video platform. The platform allows for customization of the contest as far as the visual appeal, dates ranges, user based voting or a judging panel and in a particular sport (skate.snow.surf) or all three.
About REELcomp: Founded by action sports enthusiasts, REELcomp is the premier destination to upload original footage to share and compete in online competitions as well as watch live webcasts of rarely seen board sport events. REELcomp provides users with an online community where they can share their lifestyles in board sports and filming with a touch of competition.
We got to get out of the office this weekend for a minute and we decided to head on over to Sugarbowl at the peak of Donner Summit, CA. Last weeks storm was evident with both ample trail coverage with fresh snow as well as herds of people. Considering the late season start the Lake Tahoe area has been dealt, Sugarbowl had an impressive amount of terrain open. We headed straight for the top on the Mt. Lincoln Express quad in search of some high speed groomers that we’d been craving all summer. After warming up the legs we were on the hunt for any stump jibs, log rides, and side hips we could find. Check out a couple of the pics we got from the day of shredding. Oh, by the way we grabbed another Bradley, Tim’s brother Patrick just moved out on the Sugarbowl program and two Bradley’s combined accomplish the work of six men. If you don’t know who I’m talking about, climb out from under the rock, search “tbradley” on the site and see what I mean for yourself. Big thanks to JP Martin at Sugarbowl, please enjoy and pray for more snow!!!
2009 DECKERS RINCON CLASSIC BROUGHT TO YOU BY SURF HAPPENS
26TH ANNUAL EVENT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY JANUARY 17 & 18, 2009
Santa Barbara (CA) December 17, 2008 – Santa Barbara County’s oldest and most revered surfing competition returns to the fabled cobblestones of Rincon Point on Saturday and Sunday January 17 & 18, 2009 for the Deckers Rincon Classic presented by Surf Happens. With over $50,000 in sponsor donated prizes, and the bragging rights of competing for the coveted divisional titles on the line, the 26th annual event will showcase the area’s top surfers, bringing together the multi-generational extended family of locals who call her shoreline home, to celebrate the spirit of Aloha through the sport and lifestyle of surfing.
The surfing competition is an all age’s event consisting of fourteen divisions from the 11 & under Gremlins, to the 55+ Legends division and will run from 7:00am to 5:00pm both days. In addition to the regular divisions, the 09 Rincon Classic features specialty division favorites such as: the Red Bull Airshow, the Budlight Professional “Budlight Pro” Division ($4,500 purse), the Wahoo’s Expression Session, and the Oxbow Long board Divisions. This year the event dropped the first division cost by $10 from 2008 and included the insurance as part of that fee. First division entry is $60, $40 for the second division with bigger discounts for three or more and $150 for the Budlight Pro division. Register online at surfhappens.com. Please note you must be a Santa Barbara county (805) resident only.
Surf the net with the Queen of the coast from the comfort of your home! The 2009 Deckers Rincon Classic announces the launch of our first LIVE webcast! Courtesy of ReelComp.com, the event will be captured live for web surfers to view both event days featuring: live announcing and commentating, live scores, special guests, on beach interviews, online giveaways, instant replays, highlight video clips, and 15-30 second sponsor advertisements.
After the contest, the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is hosting the 2009 “Classic Sunday” – Awards Ceremony and Live & Silent Auction Fundraiser. Enjoy delicious food fully catered by Wahoo’s Fish Taco’s, find out the results of this year’s contest winners, view actual highlights of the 2009 weekends event, bid and win big at our silent and live auctions to help raise money for charity’s Heal The Ocean, Hugs For Cubs, The Santa Barbara Maritime Museum, and the Surf Happens Foundation. Also featured is a photo slideshow courtesy of dubock.com and Santa Barbara’s home grown reggae talent, Cornerstone.
Submit a Clip…keep the tip! The prize give away continues! From now until January 5/2009, submit your video at REELcomp.com, and you can win $500 CASH, surf swag, and FREE registration to The Deckers 2009 Rincon Classic! Top four winners walk with prizes.
For a full list of sponsors, schedule of events and more info click on the following links: rinconclassic.com, surfhappens.com, myspace
SKATEBOARDING:
Just wanted to give a shout out to user erincoffey for his video “Drugs are your friend” which won last weeks BEST EDIT. I know a little different but when it comes to editing the majority vote pointed to this vid and it was def. fun to watch. Check it out:
SNOWBOARDING:
In the snow category HappyTreeFilms took home this qualifying round with “marc olivieri best trick 2″. He scored himself a spot on the final bracket and $500 cash…. Check it.
SURFING:
ENTER into the Rincon Classic 2009 video contest for your chance to win an invitation to compete in the division of your choice, $500 cash and tons of prizes! Upload your video to REELcomp.com and then submit it to the contest.
For the last twenty five years Santa Barbara’s best surfers have gathered at the Queen of the coast, for the event where legends are made, the Rincon Classic. The 09 event is the 26th annual Rincon Classic since it’s inception back in 1979, and will feature generations of local surfers competing for over $50,000 in sponsor donated prizes with coveted titles on the line. Former champions compete against old rivals, as their children and a new generation of local surfers pave the way towards the future. In addition to eleven regular divisions, this years event also features the specialty events the Red Bull Air Show, The Bud Light Pro (over $4,500 in cash purse), the Wahoo’s Expression Session (see it to believe it!), and the Oxbow Long Board Divisions. Past event champions include: Tom Curren, Bobby Martinez, Davey Smith, David Pu’u, Josh Bradbury, Kim Mearig, Aaron Ernst, Joe Curren and more. Current titles are held by Connor Coffin, Killian Garland, Parker Coffin, Demi Boelsterli, Catherine Clark, Adam Lambert, Tyler Anderson, Decker McAllister, among others.
This video teaser contains action highlights featuring: Chris Brown, Conner Coffin, Killian Garland, Henry Mills, Tyler Anderson, Bobby Morris, Pete Mussio, Adam Lambert, Decker Mc Allister, Demi Boelsterli, Catherine Clark, Brett Jordan, Brett Robbins, Wayne Rich, and others! Created by up and coming film maker Ben Fries of Volt Productions the action is electrifying!
Live web cast Saturday and Sunday January 17 & 18, watch and win! If you can’t make it to the contest go couch surfing instead at Reelcomp.com. Reelcomp.com is broadcasting the live web cast featuring high powered action, live announcing, scores, interviews, instant replay, heats on demand, and online prize give aways that are sure to pull you out of your seat!
Enter to win $500 cash, entry into the event, plus heaps of sponsor prizes! The good folks from Reelcomp.com and Surf Happens have teamed up with event sponsors to bring you an online video clip contest, submissions made from December 15 through January 9th 12:00 noon. The lucky winner will receive email notification by Friday at 5:00pm. Runner up and third place submissions will also receive an official Deckers 09 Rincon Classic prize package with T-shirt and sponsor prizes! Surf in to win at Reelcomp.com today!
Edited By: Ben Fries – Volt Productions
Contact: sbdjco@aol.com
Music
Artist: Them Terribles
Song: Medicate Me
Contact: myspace.com/themterribles
More information: Surfhappens.com – rinconclassic.com
Results of the Delta Delta Delta’s 5th Annual Surf, Sand, & St. Jude Surfing Contest & Beach Day presented by Surf Happens on Sunday November 16 at Campus Point, Goleta.
Talk of the recession and recent tea fires were quickly replaced with cheers of joy, laughing children, and the mild braggadocio of proud parents, as community members joined together to help raise money for children’s cancer research at the Delta Delta Delta’s 5th annual surfing contest and beach day, presented by Surf Happens. The event was held on Sunday November 16 at Campus Point, Goleta under sunny skies and 75 degree weather, with mild offshore winds, and 2-4 foot surf prevailing. The fairytale conditions provided the perfect setting for all those on hand to enjoy and participate in the variety of events available to help raise money for the cause.
From the surfing competition, to the sand castle building contest, the learn to surf program, to the beach slip n slide and Indo Boarding, this event truly had something for everyone. By mid morning as the beach scene filled up, and the music pumped, five groms even went head to head in a dance off for free sandals from Deckers, much to the delight of spectators. The vibe was purely Aloha, enabling even the normally intense competitive arena to become fun. In all, over 500 people came down to the event with 82 people in the surfing competion, 17 in the learn to surf program, all the girls from the Tri Delta sorority, and members of the greek and local communities.
While the highly contestable surf at the point enabled participants to showcase their surfing prowess, the inside section had all the juice necessary for the Surf Happens all ages surf lessons. Children raising money for other children with cancer is a pretty amazing concept. Local ripper Henry Hepp (9) carved out double wins in the Mini Chim and Gremlins divisions, while simultaneously Giana Hughes (5) stood up for the first time. Meanwhile 13 members of the Tri Delta sorority also caught their first waves. I don’t know whose smile was bigger, but the stoke was the same.
All those on hand received t-shirts, raffle tickets, and free lunch from Wahoo’s fish tacos, as well as drinks from Pacific Beverage Company and coffee courtesy of Caribbean Coffee. The soul of the event came in the form of Decker’s brand sandals, the locally grown company who donated 40 pairs of sandals for contestants to log on to deckersbrand.com and choose the pair of their choice. Other prizes included Quiksilver and Roxy wetsuits, hats and t-shirts courtesy of Surf Happens, skateboards by Surf One, and more….
Results: (82 participants)
Mini Chim (9 & under)
1. Henry Hepp
2. Jeffrey Knell
3. Cousteau Christopher
4. Cameron Lundy
5. Aciano Bonillo
6. Noa Mahoney
Gremlins (10-12 )
1. Henry Hepp
2. Christopher Imperato
3. Connor Lundy
4. Isabelle Radis
5. Vinnie Leonelli
6. Cousteau Christopher
7. Jason Knell
8. Cha Cha Fisher
9. Dustin Fitzer
10. Aciano Bonillo
10. Jackson Hill
11. Brendan Lokre
11. Zoey Luna
Boys (13-14)
1. Connor Lundy
2. Vinnie Leonelli
3. Tavis Boisel
4. Cousteau Christopher
5. Jesse Brinkenhoff
6. Zack Briones
7. Aciano Bonillo
7. Foster Campbell
Juniors (15-17)
1. Charlie Dentzel
2. Christian Lundy
3. Suri Sherman
4. Dylan Lucas
5. Matt Maheri
6. Jesse Brinkenhoff
Wahines (17 & under)
1. Isabelle Radis
2. Cha Cha Fisher
3. Zoey Luna
4. Ali Shiras
5. Zia Shiras
Masters (35 +)
1. Tony Luna
2. Steve Kuhn
3. Dana Fisher
4. Brett Fraley
Womens Longboard (all ages)
1. Chelsea Curtis
2. Kelly Cuttrell
3. Kara Block
4. Susan Curtis
5. Zhareen Bulalacao
6. Kathy Goeden
Womens Shortboard (all ages)
1. Lisa Wynn Luna
2. Corey Radis
3. Susan Curtis
4. Rachel Brady
Mens Longboard (all ages)
1. Timmy Bolton
2. Tony Luna
3. Shane Bowen
4. Alex Hauck
5. Luke Maggio
6. Jason Klein
7. Derek Belisle
8. Corey Oleson
9. Brandon Pinn
10. Raphy Mapour
11. Dylan Mignogna
Mens Shortboard (all ages)
1. Robert Curtis
2. Charlie Dentzel
3. Chris Keet
4. Terrance Aleman
5. Matt Maheri
6. Joe Riggio
7. Dylan Jacobi
7. John Mangelli
9. Dre Martinez
9. Marcello Portes
11. Brandon Pinn
11. Ryan Andrade
13. Luke Maggio
13. Justin Jones
13. Derek Belisle
13. Tyler Souza
17. Jeff Blair
17. Alex Hauck
Thats right you are reading that correctly ALLY NIGHTS is offering a premiere of “NOTES” in full and on demand for a limited time only on their PRODUCTION page on REELcomp.com. Check out the complete schedule so you don’t miss out on the premiere and the discounts offered during the premiere!
