December 7 & 8

Schedule & Heat Draws are posted HERE

Hi WSA Surfers!

We have a big weekend ahead with our annual Salt Life Midget Smith Memorial Pier Rat Challenge which will be at T-Street San Clemente. This is event number 5 in our Championship Series. 

The schedule and heat draws are attached or can be downloaded HERE.

This is also our 17th Annual Toys For Tots collection event. Please bring a nice, unwrapped, new toy for a deserving child who may not get much this Christmas. Marines from Camp Pendleton will be on hand to collect the presents. You can also make a cash or check donation. Everyone who donates will get a Rick Erkeneff designed long sleeve t-shirt printed by Inkwright LLC. This years’ shirt is a throwback to the 60’s hot rod era with a “Pier Rat Fink" inspired design.

WSA Head Judge, Pat Downey, has this to say about this weekends conditions and what the judges will be looking for:  
The judging criteria for this weekends event is as follows:

Good Morning Athletes  - 

It will be fairly small this weekend. The surf looks to be in the 2-3ft range both days. Even though it’s small, there are still some opportunities out there this weekend. 

This weekend we will be looking for the surfers who can execute quality maneuvers in the pockets of energy and critical sections. Those surfers that can combine these quality moments with speed, power, flow, and variety of maneuvers, will receive the higher scores. 

For maneuvers to be deemed complete, the surfer must show control and ride out in front of the white wash. Any loss of control will hinder scoring. Also, please be mindful of crushing sections on surfers. 

Good luck to all athletes this weekend. 🍀

We are also stoked to have former USA Surf Team Coach, Pipe Masters Winner, Pastor and Author, Joey Buran “The California Kid”, signing copies of his new book “Beyond The Dream” from 10:00 to 1:00 on Saturday.  Come and chat with Joey and get an autographed copy of his book. Make a great Christmas gift and it is an honest uplifting read.

Also, former WSA surfer, USA Surf Team member, QS Standout and Fire Fighter, Kevin Schulz will be on hand Saturday morning selling raffle tickets to support the Orange County Professional Firefighters Association - Fallen Fire Fighters Relief Fund to help the local fire fighters that were injured in the horrific roll-over accident returning from fighting the Airport Fire in Trabuco Canyon.  There are several great surfboards as raffle prizes.

The City of San Clemente requests that we don’t serve breakfast out of deference to the local small business at T-Street, West Toast Cafe. West Toast has generously agreed to grant a 10% discount to our competitors and families this weekend. They have great food and drinks, reasonably priced with the best view in town, without having to leave the beach. Check them out at WestToastCafe.com

We will have Got Milk? providing regular and chocolate milk from Hollandia Dairy. Also Gogo SqueeZ will have their apple sauce pouches on hand and, of course, Sticky Bumps will be providing wax.

See you at T-Street!

November 9 & 10

Schedule and Heat Draws
Good Evening WSA Competitors!

The schedule and heat draws for this weekend’s event are HERE.

This is stop #4 on the 2024-2025 SaltLife WSA Championship Tour presented by Got Milk? 

Please be sure to check the schedule and heats to confirm your heat time. The heat time is listed above your heat. If you miss your heat, you are not automatically re-added to the event; you will go to the bottom of the alternate list. No refunds for missed heats will be provided. 

We are not permitted to cook at the pier but we encourage you to patronize all the great local restaurants. While we can’t have  Sur Coffee, Kodiak Cake pancakes or Hot Dogs at this event, we will have  GoGo SqueeZ Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes and Got Milk? chocolate, strawberry and white milk at the beach for surfers. We will also have Sticky Bumps Wax and  a limited supply of water bottles. Parking for the event is available south of the pier and on the street above.

Please take some time to review the 2024/2025 Rulebook paying special attention to the Sportsmanship Clause on pg.12 and Heat Preparation Sections on pg. 9. 

MEMO: WSA Head Judge
WSA Oceanside Pier  November 9-10. Notes from the head judge.
The judging criteria for this weekend’s event is as follows:
“Good Morning Athletes  -

There will be some surf this weekend. Saturday and Sunday look to be decent days for surf and weather conditions. There will  a bump in surf Sunday. Both days should have opportunities to showcase your talent.

This weekend we will be looking for the surfers who can execute quality maneuvers in the pockets of energy and critical sections. Those surfers that can combine these quality moments with speed, power, flow, and variety of maneuvers, will receive the highest scores. Sunday we will apply the full judging criteria elements as written.

Please remember for maneuvers to be deemed complete, the surfer must show control and ride out in front of the white wash. Any loss of control will hinder scoring. Also, please be mindful of crushing sections on surfers.”

Good luck to all athletes this weekend. Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping to make this event happen!

Got Milk?
Salt Life
Sun Bum
GoGo SqueeZ Active
SurfOne
Sticky Bumps
Kodiak Cakes

See you in Oceanside!

WSA Board of Directors

October 12 & 13

Link to Schedule and Heat Draws

Schedule & Heats are posted HERE
The schedule and heat draws for this weekend’s event are HERE.

This is stop #3 on the 2024-2025 SaltLife WSA Championship Tour presented by Got Milk? 

Please be sure to check the schedule and heats to confirm your heat time. The heat time is listed above your heat. If you miss your heat, you are not automatically re-added to the event; you will go to the bottom of the alternate list. No refunds for missed heats will be provided. 
Click HERE for a map.

We will have Sur Coffee, Kodiak Cake pancakes, GoGo SqueeZ Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes and hot dogs at the beach for surfers. We will also have a limited supply of water bottles. Parking for the event is free but unfortunately the motor-homeless have taken over most parking spots, so come early and give yourself plenty of time to find a spot. Also, Sunday the Rock and Roll Marathon in San Diego is running. We suggest you use Waze to map out the best route.

Please take some time to review the 2024/2025 Rulebook paying special attention to the Sportsmanship Clause on pg.12 and Heat Preparation Sections on pg. 9. 

MEMO: WSA Head Judge
WSA Ocean Beach Oct 12-13. Notes from the head judge.
The judging criteria for this weekend’s event is as follows:
“Good Morning Athletes  -

There will be some surf this weekend. Saturday and Sunday look to be decent days for surf and weather conditions. There will  a bump in surf Sunday. Both days should have opportunities to showcase your talent.

This weekend we will be looking for the surfers who can execute quality maneuvers in the pockets of energy and critical sections. Those surfers that can combine these quality moments with speed, power, flow, and variety of maneuvers, will receive the highest scores. Sunday we will apply the full judging criteria elements as written.

Please remember for maneuvers to be deemed complete, the surfer must show control and ride out in front of the white wash. Any loss of control will hinder scoring. Also, please be mindful of crushing sections on surfers.”

Good luck to all athletes this weekend. Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping to make this event happen!

Got Milk?
Salt Life
Sun Bum
GoGo SqueeZ Active
SurfOne
Sticky Bumps
Kodiak Cakes

Also, you may have heard Kai Thompson, former WSA competitor, was in an accident on his bike on his way to surf and is currently in the ICU. He has a grade 4 tear to his liver and to his kidney causing internal bleeding. He has bruised ribs, a broken pelvis, and a severe concussion among other concerns. If you feel inclined please give to his GoFundMe.

See you in Ocean Beach!

WSA Board of Directors

If you have any questions, contact mia@surfwsa.org. 

Western Surfing Association

www.SurfWSA.org

September 14 & 15

Link to schedule and heat draws

Schedule & Heats are posted at the link above

The schedule and heat draws for this weekend’s 27th Annual Donnie Solomon Memorial Event a Surfer’s Point in Ventura are live and linked here. This is stop #2 on the 2024-2025 SaltLife WSA Championship Tour presented by Got Milk? 

Please be sure to check the schedule and heats to confirm your heat time. The heat time is listed above your heat. Please be aware that some divisions are surfing Round 1 in both areas. If you miss your heat, you are not automatically re-added to the event; you will go to the bottom of the alternate list. No refunds for missed heats will be provided. 
Click HERE for a map. Event will be at the far north end of the parking lot.

We will have Sur Coffee, Kodiak Cake pancakes, GoGo SqueeZ Active Fruit Blend with Electrolytes and hot dogs at the beach for surfers. We will also have a limited supply of water bottles. Parking for the event is $20.

Please take some time to review the 2024/2025 Rulebook paying special attention to the Sportsmanship Clause on pg.12 and Heat Preparation Sections on pg. 9. 

WSA Head Judge advises the judging criteria for this weekends event is as follows:
"Good Morning Athletes  - It will be fairly small this weekend. There’s a bump in surf Sunday. I’m not sure how that will change the conditions. Even though it’s small, there are still some opportunities out there this weekend. This weekend we will be looking for the surfers who can execute quality maneuvers in the small pockets of energy and critical sections. Those surfers that can combine these quality moments with speed, power, flow, and variety of maneuvers, will receive the higher scores. Please remember for maneuvers to be deemed complete, the surfer must show control and ride out in front of the white wash. Any loss of control will hinder scoring. Also, please be mindful of crushing sections on surfers. Good luck to all athletes this weekend. 🍀"

Thank you to all of our sponsors for helping to make this event happen!

Got Milk?
Salt Life
Sun Bum
GoGo SqueeZ Active
SurfOne
Sticky Bumps
Kodiak Cakes
See you in Ventura!

WSA Board of Directors

If you have any questions, contact mia@surfwsa.org. 

Western Surfing Association

www.SurfWSA.org

August 3 & 4

Link to Schedule and Heats

Schedule & Heat Draws are posted now.

 Click Here for a map

Hello WSA Surfers, 

Welcome to the 2024-2025 SaltLife WSA Championship Tour presented by Got Milk? We have our season opener this weekend at San Onofre Trail 6.

We have a lot of new competitors joining this year -- welcome! Please be sure to check the schedule and heats to confirm you have been seated in your proper division. It is easiest to view these on a computer. If you are returning and are in the same division as last season, your points from last year are used to seed you into heats. If you are new or moved up in age division, you are in alphabetical order below seeded surfers. 

 Click Here for a map

We will have pancakes and hot dogs at the beach for surfers. We will also have a limited supply of water bottles. State beach parking for the event is $15 per day unless you have a California State Parks pass. It takes awhile to drive from the park entrance to trail six at the posted speed limit and you will also have to park at the top of the trail and walk down to the beach. Make sure you give yourself plenty of time to make your heats. If you are not checked in by the 5 minute mark, you may be replaced. If you miss your heat, you will not be automatically entered into another heat. You will instead go to the bottom of the alternate list. No refunds will be provided.

Please take some time to review the 2024/2025 Rulebook paying special attention to the Sportsmanship Clause on pg.12 and Heat Preparation Sections on pg. 9. 

We have also received an update from USA Surfing about qualification into USA Championships. In order to qualify to surf in the 2025 USA Surfing Championships, surfers must qualify via a regional organization (WSA, NSSA, ESA, TGSA, HSA) to earn an invitation. There are also changes to Prime Qualification for the 25/26 Season and Qualification for 2025 USA Surfing Championships for WSA outlined in the WSA Rulebook. There will no longer be open/uninvited registration into USA Champs, with the exception of Open Division SUP/SUP Surf/Prone Paddle, and Open Division Longboard.

See you at San O!

WSA Board of Directors